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♪Memories of the past are always vivid♪

♪They accompanied me to take every step♪

♪On the road♪

♪Going through heat and cold♪

♪The bumpy journey has rendered my longing♪

♪Rock solid♪

♪The same moonlight shines 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 location on 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 regrets into a happy ending♪

♪May solitary figures find right companions♪

♪And become a pair♪

Time Flies and You Are Here

Episode 26

It's cold and passers-by are hardly seen, there's no point staying here

All the shopkeepers here have taught me a lot.

You've contributed greatly to Su Family over the years.

Our family

has decided to start over in the capital.

I wonder if you all

are willing to follow us?

I'm willing.

Lady Su,

count me in.

Count me in.

- I'm also going. - I'm willing.

All right.

I'm also going.

When I first arrived in Wujiang Prefecture,

you two took care of me.

Sister-in-law, if you don't mind,

when you arrive at the capital,

even if you ask me to run errands,

I'll never complain.

Let's go all together.

I don't know how to do business,

but I'm at least capable of chores

like laundry and cooking.

Su Chang Ji

is thankful for everyone.

Since it has come to this,

I just want to ask everyone.

What exactly makes

Su Chang Ji prosper until this day?

Is it the few shopfronts

which were snatched by that thief?

No!

Su Chang Ji relied on all of you

being honest in running the business

without selling inferior products.

That enabled Su Chang Ji

to grow into this scale today!

I, Meng Hanru,

thank everyone.

Winter is here.

Grandmother passed away.

The academy is also shutting down.

It seems like

everything's changed overnight.

Sometimes, I keep thinking to myself

why I went through

such tribulations this year?

The worst of it

is that I met you.

Zhao Xiaoqian,

how are you doing?

Where are you?

When we first met,

it was Insects Awaken.

We used to think winter is still far away.

There's a long way ahead

and there are many things to be done.

But somehow,

there's no more time left.

Zhao Xiaoqian,

where are you?

Did you see the snow?

Zhao Mao,

when I meet Fuweng,

what do you think he'll say?

If I do my best,

will Xiaoman stay?

I gave you so much food.

You even had peach blossom shortbread.

You're useless.

Eat away.

Ladies,

we'll get going.

Take care.

What's wrong?

Don't cry.

To Congwen

To Congwen

Congwen.

Xiaoman?

Xie Ruying gave me this.

She asked me to pass it to you.

To Congwen

Congwen,

are you also leaving?

My father was demoted

and the academy also closed down.

Staying here won't help with anything.

Demoted?

Something happened to your family?

But I've never

been a young master from an official's family.

However, going to the capital this time,

I was given cold shoulders.

Before I got to do anything,

I had become the son of an accused official.

Come on.

Let's have a chat

and watch the scenery of Fengxue Pavilion.

What do you think?

I remember, back in Yuyangli Village,

we even roasted sweet potatoes together.

Just like today,

we like to warm our hands near the stove.

So it's me who was ignorant for

asking you to join me in getting our hands dirty.

But I liked it a lot.

Congwen, you said something happened to your family in the capital.

What happened?

My father and I

used to have conflicts.

I thought many things that he did

were wrong.

I thought that there's no transparency when it comes to politics.

But when I went back this time,

I saw with my own eyes that he built a tall tower

and entertained the guests

before the tower collapsed,

only then I realized

many things

don't matter that much

between father and son.

He's my father,

not my enemy.

But it's all for good.

In the future, without the burden of my family background,

I can be a commoner,

and continue to travel

to walk my path

and write my books.

Do you agree with me?

I don't know.

But what matters is that you feel happy.

Did Princess Consort Pu make things difficult for you?

The reason Princess Consort Pu came this time

was actually to make me leave Zhao Xiaoqian.

In the beginning, I wasn't willing.

But later,

grandmother passed away,

and Su Chang Ji was also gone.

Even my brother was almost put to jail.

So, I agreed to it.

However,

after leaving him, I realized

my true feelings.

Am I really silly?

In the past,

I just thought that he's a rich man's son.

That I had poor fate for

being forced to marry him as a concubine.

I kept thinking about leaving.

However, as time goes by,

I began to develop feelings for him.

After our farewell,

I then realized

I had thoroughly

acknowledged him as my husband.

I fell in love with him.

However, Congwen,

why didn't anyone

tell me

liking someone

can be so painful.

Why do I think of him

every single moment?

When the weather gets cold,

I'll worry if he'd catch a cold,

whether he has eaten enough,

or has a good night's sleep.

I know we won't end up together,

but I couldn't forget him no matter what.

But it's already ended, right?

Since it's come to an end,

if you couldn't forget about him,

then you should move on,

okay?

Don't worry.

With me around,

I won't let you feel wronged.

My feelings

are written in the book.

Lonely Boat At Night, volume four I'll wait for you...

This is bad! Something happened!

Those people are here again!

What are you doing?

Why are you here again?

Who gives you the right to close our academy?

That's right! What are you doing?

Yes! Who gives you the right to close our academy?

Bailu Academy

Yes!

Didn't we agree to wait for the document?

We still have an examination coming up in a few days.

Let me tell you.

As long as the document is not here,

don't even think of closing our academy!

That's right!

You can't close the academy! No way!

Mr. Yan,

it's bad enough that other students aren't reasonable.

Why are you taking the lead in stirring up trouble?

I'm stirring up trouble?

- I... - Boyang.

Calm down.

Let's talk nicely.

Congwen.

We just want to buy a few more days

to sit for the last examination,

right?

That's right! We want to take the examination!

You want to take the examination?

Yes!

Then take the civil examination

at the imperial college.

What's so great about

a mere academy's examination?

What's there to take?

Ridiculous!

You're saying we're incapable?

Fine.

I'll show you

that we're capable!

Boyang!

- Boyang! - Boyang!

Arrest him!

Boyang!

Let him go!

Bring him away!

Don't you dare touch him!

You can't arrest him!

You can't arrest him!

Boyang!

How could you arrest him?

Let go of me!

Boyang!

- Boyang! - Boyang!

Yan Boyang!

Why are they arresting him?

Let's go to the magistrate court!

Let's go to the magistrate court!

Let's talk to Yan Nengfu!

Come on! Let's go!

Let's go to the magistrate court!

Magistrate of Wujiang We want to talk to Lord Yan!

We want to talk to Lord Yan!

What are you doing?

What do you think you're doing?

You can't enter!

We want to take the exam, Lord Yan!

We want to talk to Lord Yan!

Back off!

Ridiculous.

All we want is to take the exam.

Why can't we?

What's the reason?

I've never seen you being so concerned.

When it's almost over,

you're causing this ruckus.

What's in it for you?

This is ridiculous.

We don't want the academy to close down.

What does it have to do with

what's good for us?

Besides,

the teachers from Bailu Academy taught us much more

than you did.

Why should our academy shut down just because you said so?

You...

You unfilial son.

I'm carrying out my official duty here.

It's not up to you.

Moreover,

if you're really so capable

and have high ambitions,

you should stop

doing this kind of silly stuff here.

Become one of the top scorers in the imperial examination

before you negotiate terms with me.

I'm silly

and I'm negotiating terms with you.

So what?

You...

Fine.

Today, I'll teach you

how to be humble!

Guards!

Yes!

Beat him!

Yes!

If I'm able to take it today,

you'll promise me this once.

Beat him!

We want to take the exam!

We want to talk to Lord Yan!

What are you all doing?

Boyang!

Go away!

Boyang, are you listening?

We want to talk to Lord Yan!

We didn't break any law!

We want to take the exam!

Don't push us!

We want to talk to Lord Yan!

Students!

Go away!

Lord Yan!

Students!

Ladies and gentlemen,

on behalf of all teachers,

we thank you all

for what you've done for Bailu academy.

I'm deeply moved

by what everyone did for the academy.

However, I'm also thinking

while Bailu Academy is teaching all of you

knowledge and classics,

we've forgotten to teach you

the ways of the world.

As the saying goes, "think twice before acting."

However,

Lord Yan won't give us

an extension.

Bureaucrat Yan has his own standing.

Even if you have something to say,

you mustn't be rash,

and should choose the right way.

Regardless of what will become of Bailu Academy,

since you're our students,

please remember the academy's teaching.

All right.

Don't talk loudly or shout here.

I'm the principal.

I should be the person who negotiate with them anyway.

Principal.

- Principal! - Principal!

Let's see if you'll still be stubborn.

You...

Hancai.

Stop! Stop!

Principal,

you're also here.

Look.

He was making a scene.

I...

I'm just carrying out my duty.

I know. I know.

As the Bureaucrat,

official matters are more important.

You have your own challenges and stand.

However, the youngsters

are really reluctant to let go.

Since they're about to graduate soon,

I hope you'll grant this wish.

Principal,

please don't make things difficult for me.

You were a student of Bailu Academy.

Standing up for broad vision, righteousness and good faith.

Why?

Now, you only see the law

and become unsympathetic?

Although you're the Bureaucrat,

you're also a father.

Even the youngsters are doing this for their ambitions.

If you say Zhanzhi's being ridiculous,

to me, this is

Zhanzhi's proudest moment as a youth.

I'm glad.

I'm making this appeal on my students' behalf.

Lord Yan, please grant us an extension.

Principal!

Don't do this.

All right.

Forget it.

I'll agree to it.

Thank you.

I'll forgive you

for the sake of the principal.

Focus on the examination properly.

Let's see how you will score for the exam.

All right.

See you.

See you.

Boyang.

Principal, thank you.

We should thank you instead.

Go home and recuperate,

and prepare for the examination.

Sure.

Principal's here.

- He's here. - He's here.

Principal.

- Principal. - Principal.

How did it go?

Everyone,

Lord Yan has agreed.

Go home to prepare for the examination.

Great!

- Great! - Great!

Now we can sit for the examination!

Great!

Now we can sit for the examination!

Great!

- Great! - Great!

Now we can sit for the examination!

Yes!

Great!

Now we can sit for the examination!

We're taking the exam!

Yan Boyang!

Yan Boyang, are you in there?

Yan Boyang!

Minggu?

Don't come up here.

I just got spanked.

It's too embarrassing.

Does it hurt?

No.

Boyang, you're so silly.

Why did you take the beating?

I know I'm silly.

I also know there's nothing I could do well,

and I always make you angry.

And your family's case, too.

I...

I've thought about it these few days.

I can't blame you for that.

It's my fault.

I was too wilful in the past.

Most of the time,

my mother and grandmother

bore it for me

and take care everything for me.

Now, it's different.

Grandmother has passed away

and Su Chang Ji was also gone.

I'm leaving.

I'm going to the capital.

My mother and I

will reopen Su Chang Ji in the capital.

You're leaving?

You...

Are you sure you're all right?

Please don't leave.

I'm the successor of Su Chang Ji.

I have to be responsible for this.

I thought that

we'll be together forever.

Forever?

Yan Boyang, you're so silly.

In this world,

nothing will last forever.

In that case, bring more clothes with you.

The northern region is really cold in winter.

Take care.

Yan Boyang,

we're adults now.

At home,

don't upset your parents

or be idle every day.

Girls don't like it

if you do that.

I know.

Don't worry.

Today, you're like

a great hero to me.

I seem to have fallen for you.

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Military Office of Tengzhou

Your Highness.

Rise quickly.

What happened to your arm?

Was it Her Highness's doing?

Your Highness.

You've suffered

over the years.

What exactly happened back then?

How did you break your arm?

Also, how did

my brother die?

Your Highness,

I remember it was autumn.

Your Highness was flying the kite in the imperial palace,

hoping Prince and Princess Consort Pu would see it.

However, it was suddenly very windy

and the kite's string snapped.

Your Highness didn't know that

the kite

landed on Kunning Palace

and right in front of Her Highness.

Her Highness was frightened

and her baby was affected.

She gave birth on that night.

I know.

The baby was dead.

The imperial physician said

the baby was already dead for days,

but Her Highness

couldn't accept it.

She thought...

She thought

it's all Your Highness' doing.

Having lost her son,

Her Highness lost her composure.

That's why...

That's why Duke of Yongguo

pleaded guilty for your sake.

Her Highness was the one who sentenced him to death?

That's why she

used Prince Pu's Mansion as an excuse for years

to monitor me.

To get me to return to the capital,

she sent Lingniang

and my mother

so that I...

So that I can't seek revenge.

So I'll

forever be within her control.

Am I right?

Your Highness,

Duke of Yongguo and I

hoped that you'll carry on with your life.

Your Highness,

don't ask anymore.

What good will it do

even if Your Highness know all these?

Your Highness.

Your Highness.

General.

Come on. Cheers.

Sure.

Brothers,

let's take over Baichuankou.

Master, did you know

when my brother passed away,

I was asked to leave the capital

and stay away from the disputes?

I used to think Her Highness

was worried the throne would fall into others' hands,

so she kept going against me.

I thought my brother

was worried that I would get into the fight for the Crown Prince's title,

so he asked me to leave.

After so many years,

this is the first time I've found out

it was all because of a kite.

For so many years,

this is the first time I've found out

the price for me to leave the capital

was my brother's life.

Life is uncertain and unexpected.

Certain things

aren't your fault.

Not my fault?

I used to think

I could protect everyone around me.

And now?

Fuweng's arm is broken and brother is dead.

I couldn't protect any of them.

Master,

I just found out today that

I'm just a joke.

That's how the rule of the world is.

Only the strong survive

while the weak perish.

It's the same for the imperial court.

When the corrupted officials are in power,

only the strong can contend with them.

Hanchen.

I don't believe

staying in Wujiang Prefecture over the years

has worn out your indignation.

I also don't believe you came to Tengzhou today

just to meet Fuweng.

I wanted to protect the people around me,

but I just realized today,

if someone wants to harm her,

I could

do nothing.

Tens of thousands of Xiongjie Camp's soldiers are rushing to Baichuankou.

May I know

if there's a place for me?

You've really considered it through?

Yes.

I want to protect the people around me.

I'm going to Baichuankou

to establish military merits

and fight for military power.

I can return to the capital,

but I'll do so

victoriously.

Do you mean it?

Hanchen,

please fight along with me!

Master, thank you.

Are you not battle-dressed?

Let's share the plate for breast!

We shall go to the front line!

Let's make your lances shine!

Your foe is mine!

Are you not battle-dressed?

Let's share the coat and vest!

We shall go to the front line!

Let's make our halberds shine!

Your duty is mine!

Are you not battle-dressed?

Let's share kilt and the rest!

We shall go to the front line!

Let's make our Armour shine!

March with your hand in mine!

Today,

you're having your last examination.

Each one of you will write an article with the title

"To Each His Own Ambitions".

I hope all of you will take it seriously

to write your own ambitions and wishes.

♪Memories of the past are always vivid♪

♪They accompanied me to take every step♪

♪On the road♪

♪Going through heat and cold♪

♪The bumpy journey has rendered my longing♪

♪Rock solid♪

♪The same moonlight shines 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 location on 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 regrets into a happy ending♪

♪May solitary figures♪

♪Find right companions♪

♪I look for your distant location on 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 regrets into a happy ending♪

♪May solitary figures♪

♪Find right companions♪

♪And become a pair♪

Bailu Academy

Time's up.

Everyone,

stop writing.

Bailu Academy has been established in Wujiang Prefecture

for 30 years

to this day.

The passage of time is just like the flow of water,

regardless of day and night.

In this world,

it's as if a white steed flits past a crack,

it's a brief moment.

This will be my last lesson

with all of you.

Gentleman respects fate.

Think twice before acting.

Since the establishment of Bailu Academy,

my biggest hope

is for each and every

student of this academy

to be a gentleman who is upright and just.

Gentleman respects fate.

Be it the world, personally,

or the academy itself.

I've always told you,

as a student,

you must keep in mind that,

we study for heaven and earth,

for the people,

and for the saints of the past,

and safeguard world peace for all ages.

However, in this peace,

more than anything, what you should explore

is yourselves.

Principal!

Principal, this is bad!

Principal! Principal!

Magistrate Xie is here with the officers.

They're at the entrance,

claiming they're here to close the academy.

What's going on?

I thought it's not time yet?

That's right.

They're bullying us.

Yes.

This won't do.

They can't shut down the academy.

Silence. Silence.

Grass or gravel, they're just external objects.

We have things which they can't take away from us.

A gentleman establishes his heart for heaven and earth.

Although it can contend with the external realm,

if the aim

is to change the world,

that's a fool's way.

Change what you can change

and establish a person's heart for heaven and earth.

Accepting what you can't change

is how a gentleman respects his fate.

All protesters

must think twice.

That's a gentleman's way.

Be it boys or ladies,

I hope you'll be broad-minded and not a partisan,

coexisting harmoniously and maintaining difference.

Only if our generation strictly abides by it,

the good fortune of our home country will last for a long time.

The riverbank of five lakes!

An institution of higher education!

Confucius is standing without peer among the early masters!

Continue this tradition of the sages of the past!

The six Classics, since he has cast and molded them,

ring out the resonant music of bronze and jade!

A gentleman with virtue

with extensive knowledge!

Everyone,

you've graduated from studies.

Jingnv Pavilion

Xiaoman,

what do you plan to do next?

My family has decided to go to the capital.

I'm also going with them.

Once we're there,

I might help out at my aunt's shop.

As for the rest,

I haven't thought about it yet.

What about you, Teacher Liu?

I plan to go to the capital

to set up an academy for ladies.

Having stayed for so many years in Bailu Academy

I've come across many intelligent young ladies.

I realized

there should be a place

for ladies to focus on studying to change their destiny.

I happen to need an assistant.

If you're also going to the capital,

you can join me

in teaching at the academy.

We can also finish compiling

the historical books of women we've yet to complete.

What do you think?

I've always wanted to be a teacher,

but I'm not knowledgeable

and lack experience.

By then, I hope you

will give me a chance to stay by your side

to handle miscellaneous tasks.

This is my address in the capital.

You can contact me when you're there.

Teacher, please wait for me.

Xiaoman,

I hope this letter finds you well.

I'm writing you this letter

to express my gratitude.

I'm sure you're curious,

but similarly, you wouldn't know

Congwen, who to you, is capable of doing anything

was once lost.

It's funny.

When Yanniang left,

I didn't know what to do in future.

I believed that no one would appreciate

my writing.

While struggling,

I lost my original intention.

Sometimes, throughout our lives,

we're always struggling between

others' recognition and our own choices.

If our own wish is fulfilled,

others might be disappointed.

If we're to follow others' advice,

we might lose ourselves in the process.

If it wasn't because of you,

how will I find out

even if I'm just a lonesome soul in this world,

there's someone who understands me

and appreciates my talent.

This kind of understanding

is a dream coming true to me.

I've decided to pen it down

and write you this letter

because I want you to know

you are

a good lady who is hard to find in the world.

I like you

and I wish you'd feel the same for me.

I'm not afraid

of the tribulations today.

I hope to share sorrow and joy with you.

On Chinese New Year at 5 a.m.

I hope to see you at the market on Yue Bridge.

Yours truly, Su

Lonely Boat At Night, volume four

Bailu Academy

Bailu Academy

Sealed

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♪Ask the moon whether it has seen♪

♪The other end of the earth♪

♪Your feelings fluctuate like 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♪