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[Palace, Capital City, Dasheng Empire]

It’s early in the morning,

yet you are not serving His Majesty.

Where are you going?

You.

You’re coming with me.

[Emperor Xiao Ming]

[Pei Jing Huan, Wei Ning Duke of Dasheng]

Your Majesty.

It’s better to be on your guard.

Humans are unpredictable.

A booklet stating that Duke Jing An lost the Painting of Splendid View

was submitted earlier on.

How did your aide

leave here with an order to send reinforcement

to the duke?

Your Majesty’s aide

failed to serve Your Majesty.

Your

servant is here.

Duke.

He’s dead.

Your Majesty’s aide is dead.

You killed my aide?

Your Majesty.

Your words

do me an injustice.

What I did

was to protect Your Majesty’s empire.

My empire.

My empire?

Yes.

Your Majesty’s empire.

It is now in danger.

Duke Jing An might be a famous general of this era.

A key member of the army.

But losing the Painting of Splendid Landscape

is a heavy crime.

A harsh punishment shows

the emperor’s prestige.

I request punishment for him,

Your Majesty.

Duke Jing An guarded the northern border for years.

He contributed to the country

while neglecting his family.

But I remember that

when Ara Guzi raided Emperor Ai

ten years ago,

Duke Jing An

disobeyed orders at that time

and held his army,

which caused Emperor Ai to die in the Guzi camp.

If we don’t get rid of

such a rebellious person,

he’ll surely trouble the empire in the future.

One month.

One more month.

Alright.

One more month.

Your Majesty sympathizes

your subordinates.

I’ll wait with Your Majesty

for another month.

By then,

if The Painting of Splendid Landscape is not returned,

I’ll definitely help

Your Majesty to take back

the command of Northern Jing’s army.

♪ Clouds like frost on a golden palm ♪

♪ They flow with geese in formation ♪

♪ Women and wine during a festival ♪

♪ The warmth feels like a hometown ♪

♪ Wearing a purple orchid and a yellow chrysanthemum ♪

♪ Rushing to reminisce the crazy old days ♪

♪ To get drunk in memories instead of sadness ♪

♪ It’s better not to sing any sad songs ♪

♪ The fragrance of the leftover powder remains the same ♪

♪ It’s a shame that the warmth of people changed ♪

♪ Few letters came in spring ♪

♪ but none comes by autumn ♪

♪ The phoenix blanket turns cold and the mandarin duck pillow looks lonely ♪

♪ I’m waiting for the wine to soothe my sadness ♪

♪ I didn’t even get to dream of you ♪

♪ How am I supposed to endure this ♪

[Love in Between]

[Episode 4]

Run, it’s the Two Devils.

It’s too late. Go first.

What do you want to do?

Leave me alone. Carry on the plan.

I’ll buy us time.

You deal with Luo Mu Ye.

Trust me.

It’s really you,

doctor.

Don’t scare others.

Let’s go.

I’m going to save my master.

Stop it.

I should be the one going.

He’ll be fine.

How’ll he be fine?

Duan Yan and the Three Devils are cruel,

but he’ll be fine.

How can you be sure?

He got caught on purpose.

He can handle it himself.

It’s my master’s handwriting.

Is that the truth?

That’s up to you.

Swear on the smashed cup.

If you lied to us,

you will forever be my enemy

from now on.

Whatever.

Stick to the plan.

See for yourself.

This is the King of Frost Wolf,

the demonic wolf from freezing lands.

Bright red face covered with snow-white fur.

It’s a creature from Heaven.

A symbol of immortality.

It’s an existence holier than the snow mountains.

My supplier told me

that he hired the best hunter

who waited for ten days for an ambush

and battled for another ten days

before killing it.

Name your price.

100 taels of gold.

Do you know how many humans

can you buy with 100 taels of gold?

I heard that Madam Snow

is fond of frost wolf fur.

Every noble in Chiyan Desert

wanted this prized fur.

My lord.

How much do you think it’s worth?

Leave the fur.

What’s that smell?

My lord.

This is the scent of a genuine King of Frost Wolf.

Rest assured.

In order that the beautiful madam

can wear this fur,

I’ll use a special way to rid the scent.

I’ll send it to you in four hours.

The prime minister

said that Madam Snow wanted this fur

by tonight.

Chou Nu Er.

Send your men to escort the merchant back.

I want the fur in four hours.

We caught him.

Good.

Guards.

My lord.

Tell the prime minister

that

I’ll meet him with the fur today.

Yes.

I heard that you are a doctor

and you can’t fight.

I assume you have never suffered before?

It’s useless to capture me.

The one who is supposed to come has been here.

Who is it?

The one who stole the painting.

Tell me everything,

so you don’t have to suffer.

Bone smashing palm.

Curved demon sword.

Crown prince, you look clueless.

He seems like someone from the martial arts circle.

He knows for sure.

Both of you seem to have some misunderstanding with

the martial arts circle.

Even a harmless doctor like me

is prepared to fight desperately.

What do you think the powerful warriors who want

to dominate the world will do?

Don’t you know that troubles are coming your way

on every side

and you’re at the end of your rope?

How dare you!

Crown prince, calm down.

Don’t waste your time

to stall us.

What am I stalling?

I want to advise both of you

to think about Luo Mu Ye.

He is a greedy person.

Do you think it’s worth the risk for him to arrange

your meeting with the Guzi clan

just for a few boxes of treasure?

Assuming that the meeting is arranged successfully,

do you think the guards that

he sends to you

will allow you to leave Chiyan Desert alive?

More importantly,

didn’t you ever think of

the possibility of him working together with the Guzi clan

to kill you on the spot?

Where does

your trust on Luo Mu Ye come from?

Deposit from Duan Yan.

You deserve this.

I don’t want it.

It’s your fur.

So it’s your money too.

Take it.

How about the debt at the brothel?

Don’t bother.

I’m sending the fur to Madam Snow.

The warriors you speak of

are a bluff.

We’ve never heard of these people

from the underworld.

I do know

that you came up with the idea.

I also know that

the two people who fought with Scorpion Lady

have amazing martial arts prowess.

There’s also someone who steals the painting.

He specializes in Qinggong.

Am I right?

They won’t beat me

even if they work together.

I’ve said what I needed to say.

Stop wasting your time

on me.

You’d better

think of a way to repel

the warriors who are coming for The Painting of Splendid Landscape.

Guards.

Beat him up.

Report.

Crown prince.

It’s the prime minister.

He wants the fur

to be sent to his mansion tonight.

Guards will be sent to his mansion.

He’ll also

discuss with the king about

our escort to Guzi immediately.

Also,

Guzi’s envoy has arrived.

He asks when you will be able to meet him.

Tell him.

Tonight,

I’ll bring the fur to meet him.

Yes.

Report.

Crown prince, the shop is on fire.

The fur?

We can’t find it.

Fire is spreading.

No one escaped from the shop.

Crown prince.

How should we reply to the prime minister?

How should we reply?

How can I give a reply?

All of you...

All of you ruined my plan!

Crown prince, calm down.

Luo Mu Ye should still be in the dark about this.

This is suspicious.

The fur should still be there.

If I don’t see

the fur before sundown,

I’ll take

the gold along to my grave.

Greetings, Madam.

Stand.

Madam,

where did you get this fur?

Recently, I heard that the frost wolf’s fur is rare

and I got someone to look for me.

Surprisingly, after I told the king,

Crown Prince Duan from Zhong Jing

sent it over immediately.

Have a look.

Isn’t this rare?

Did he

tell you anything?

Just some usual stuff among men.

He wanted me to put in a good word for him

and request the king to increase the guards

on the Guzi issue.

Maybe the Guzi clan wants him to die.

Who knows?

I’m not interested in meddling in these matters anyway.

I

have a meeting with the king.

I’m excusing myself.

Madam! Madam!

The small prince woke up.

Really?

That Duan Yan.

Unappreciative

and greedy.

You...

Aren’t you the one by Duan Yan’s side?

Why are you here?

Why are you scared?

What do you want?

The Painting of Splendid Landscape.

I don’t have it.

Don’t be afraid.

I’m not here to take your life.

I’m here to give you

the Painting of Splendid Landscape.

What do you mean?

I have two brothers who love money.

A few months ago,

they heard that Duan Yan is paying 300 taels of gold for the safety

of The Painting of Splendid Landscape.

So, I escorted him

to Chiyan Desert for the gold.

But the crown prince had his eyes on a piece of fur.

He promised to pay

100 taels of gold to the merchant of Chiyan Desert

and sent it to the palace.

That piece of fur

is from him as expected.

I pity you.

But I pity myself even more

for losing 100 taels of gold.

You are saying...

If you pay me 300 taels of gold,

I will get The Painting of Splendid Landscape for you.

You just have to tell Duan Yan that

Madam Snow’s son woke up and

the king is very happy.

With that,

he agreed on your suggestion.

As long as the deal between Duan Yan and the Guzis is successful,

the king will send Chiyan Desert’s army

as an escort.

Tomorrow at three quarters past twelve,

I’ll give you a show.

You just have to sit back and enjoy.

Everything

will proceed as planned.

Crown prince.

Everything is going according to the doctor’s plan.

But he wouldn’t say a thing

when I tortured him.

I’m afraid...

Report.

Crown prince.

Luo Mu Ye said the small prince had woke up.

The king is happy.

He will send the Chiyan Desert army as escort

if your deal with the Guzi clan succeeds.

Even Heaven is helping me.

When is it?

Tomorrow at three quarters past twelve.

Doctor.

Tell me about your plan.

There are only four of you

and you are captured.

You don’t stand a chance.

I know you won’t tell me.

How about this?

Let’s make a bet.

On what?

Tomorrow at three quarters past twelve,

we’ll deal with the Guzi clan.

You will be executed

at the same time.

Do you think

your companions will save you

or steal the painting?

There are only three of them.

Both are happening at three quarters past twelve,.

This means that

they can only choose one between the painting

and your life.

According to your plan,

all three of them

must work together

to steal the painting successfully.

If they split up and try to save you,

the plan

will fail.

Which one do you think they will choose?

I’ll bet on them to save you.

You are young and wise.

They will not

choose your death.

I’ll let them save you at the execution ground.

Think.

Think.

Think.

Think.

Think.

Think.

Brother.

Get someone

to draw his portrait.

As soon as possible.

Yes.

Alright.

Make way.

What happened?

[Notice] [Execution at noon]

Leave us alone.

Yes.

Save my master. I beg you.

Bai Mo saw the notice.

His master will be executed

at three quarters past twelve tomorrow.

Is that true?

You said he will handle it after being captured,

yet he is going to be executed soon.

You were there when he got caught.

You did not save him and faked his handwriting.

You dare say that you told the truth?

Did you forget that you swear on

the smashed cup?

If you’re not saving him,

I’ll go alone.

He cannot die in vain.

Duan Yan is dealing

with the Guzis at three quarters past twelve tomorrow.

It’s a trap by Duan Yan.

So you’ll let my master die?

Don’t you want the painting?

You lied to us.

Why would I lie?

There are rules in the circle.

Never involve the innocent.

We

must save him.

Is this

the custom of Zhong Jing?

What custom?

A custom to fight.

Looking for trouble?

You two are fighting against one.

I’m just helping.

My master is dying

yet you are fighting?

I’m saving your master.

If you go now,

you’ll walk into the trap set by the Three Devils.

I never sacrifice the innocent.

I’d rather die.

The country will fall if the painting loses.

You won’t be the only sacrifice.

You are saying that

we sacrifice the doctor?

The painting is heavily guarded.

We can’t save him.

You’re so heartless.

I was wrong to trust you.

The painting must be stolen.

That is Zuo Qing Ci’s plan.

Why did you help me?

They bullied you.

No.

I’m just returning a favour.

I did not explain it to them.

But I have

already returned the favour.

I need your help.

You can redeem

you when it’s done.

Really?

Will Doctor Zuo

be fine?

Run.

It’s too late, you go first.

What are you doing?

Just stick to the plan.

I’ll buy us time.

Deal with Luo Mu Ye.

Trust me.

He’ll be fine.

[22:45]

Prime minister.

The painting?

The Guzi clan is coming.

I don’t want any surprises.

Don’t worry.

Take a seat.

[15 minutes to noon]

Wonderful!

Pour wine for the crown prince.

Please enjoy.

What’s wrong?

You think there’s something wrong with my wine?

You’re overthinking.

It’s usual for them

to be cautious as warriors.

Say no more.

You.

Drink the wine.

Great.

Pour the wine.

Prime minister.

Cheers.

Let me scout.

I had the wine. I can’t inhale it either.

Are you okay?

Yes.

You are a female.

This is for you.

You’ll briefly have

Scorpion Lady’s voice.

Be quick.

Guzis will be here soon.

[Almost noon]

[Noon] Ara Guzi’s envoy is here.

This is Crown Prince Duan from Zhong Jing.

He brought

The Painting of Splendid Landscape.

[Almost noon]

Why isn’t it three quarters past twelve yet?

[The Painting of Splendid Landscape]

It’s a good thing that I arranged this meeting.

Shouldn’t we toast to this?

Crown prince, please.

A dancing girl is missing.

Kid.

Any last words

for your warriors?

Perhaps they can really hear you.

[Noon]

♪ Nothing lasts longer than winter ♪

♪ Nothing is deeper than a dream ♪

♪ Nothing mesmerises me more than you ♪

♪ when our lips touch ♪

♪ Please pass by my roof ♪

♪ Please be in my field of vision ♪

♪ Please help me to pass a message ♪

♪ Oh howling wind ♪

♪ I understand you too well ♪

♪ which is why I gave you some space ♪

♪ A sentence became ♪

♪ a wall between us ♪

♪ There is a secret ♪

♪ I never told you ♪

♪ all my nine wishes ♪

♪ I wish the mountains are invisible ♪

♪ so they don’t stop the melody ♪

♪ I wish the candle stay lit at night ♪

♪ to light up the darkness ♪

♪ I wish the sound of frustration ♪

♪ don’t wake me up ♪

♪ I wish that when the bustling festival ends ♪

♪ A paper flower lantern will still remain ♪