Original subtitles

Is it fun to come here one

after another?

Did he come?

Where’s he?

He left.

Did he say anything?

He asked me to save someone from the Imperial Prison.

I refused him.

How about you?

What are your plans?

Find him.

Yan Zhi.

I remember the name.

Where is he now?

Capital City.

His name is now Zuo Qing Ci.

This person appeared in the underworld for some time.

Without him,

The Painting of Splendid Landscape won’t be in Tuozhou.

Why has he been missing for 10 years?

He came here

to save Duke Jing An?

Ru Qi said he is smart.

He knows how hard it is to save someone.

He won’t act rashly.

Your Majesty,

I can see that you’ve already had a plan.

You know me well.

We are facing dangers from all sides.

It’s finally time to act.

He is a key for us

to break these dangers.

I’ll use him to aid my cause.

How do we use him?

Are you saying that you want him to lead your troops to battle?

Two words.

Two words?

Emperor Ai.

Exactly.

Duke Wei Ning is cruel towards opposing factions.

I’m sure he wants Duke Jing An to tell him

about Emperor Ai’s whereabouts, so he’s still keeping him alive.

If Duke Wei Ning finds Emperor Ai,

he can start a rebellion

and a new emperor will rise.

We can never let him find Emperor Ai.

I want to meet Zuo Qing Ci.

The capital is big,

how do you find him?

I told you before,

people like you don’t deserve

to fall in love.

I’m just repaying my debts.

Your debts?

You are a bandit.

You have many debts to repay.

Why did you choose to return his?

Jinyan Gambling Den.

Have a look there.

I need

your help for something else.

Someone needs to stay here for a few days.

Jiang Er.

Chief Wen.

Hold it.

Su Yun Luo.

You think Shan Shui Du Fraction is an inn?

What’s your relationship with Xie Li?

Who are you?

♪ 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 16]

[Jinyan Gambling Den]

You’ve tailed me for a night.

Do you want to gamble with me?

[Imperial Emblem]

Childe.

Follow me.

Childe.

This way.

Are you Yan Zhi?

You are mistaken.

I’m here

to ask you some questions.

Your Majesty came in person.

Pardon my rudeness.

Do you know where Duke Jing An is?

In Imperial Prison.

How long can he still be alive?

I don’t know.

Do you know why Duke Wei Ning is looking for you?

He wants me to aid his cause.

He wants to know

where Emperor Ai is.

Emperor Ai?

Why did Your Majesty come to me?

The same reason.

Why do you want to know where Emperor Ai is?

What I want to know

isn’t Emperor Ai’s whereabouts.

Your Majesty, I don’t follow.

You are Duke Jing An’s son.

I’m sure you know it.

Emperor Ai perished 10 years ago at the enemy camp.

I don’t know where

he was buried.

I took a risk to meet you

although I was being watched by many.

That’s not the answer I wanted.

I disappointed Your Majesty.

Why did you take back the painting?

I don’t want my sister’s life to be in danger.

She is still a child.

How about now?

She’s in prison.

Why didn’t you save her?

A normal citizen like me can do nothing

when Your Majesty

is also powerless.

Look at me.

I came here today

to neither save your father and your sister

nor find out Emperor Ai.

I want you

to aid my cause.

I want to suppress the chaos,

re-establish the law and save the people.

It’s no use to say some big words.

Can you protect everyone from Duke Jing An’s family?

I can

protect the Northern Jing army.

That is your father’s life.

Don’t you feel embarrassed

to turn a blind eye

as a citizen of Northern Jing?

The blood of

Northern Jing’s commander flows in you.

Young Marshall of Northern Jing, Yan Zhi.

Listen up.

Don’t let Duke Wei Ning

find whom he wants.

I will not let Duke Wei Ning

take an inch from my empire either.

I dare ask again, Your Majesty.

Can you protect everyone from Duke Jing An’s family?

I’ll

try my best.

I can

protect the Northern Jing army.

That is your father’s life.

Young Marshall of Northern Jing, Yan Zhi.

I want to suppress the chaos,

re-establish the law and save the people.

You have a death wish?

What’s wrong?

It’s your turn to follow me?

I’m here to help you.

I know.

I know something’s wrong at the mansion.

I’ve owed you a lot

since you helped me.

It’s my turn to help you.

You still have to save your master.

Don’t waste your time on me.

I will save my master,

but I will help you as well.

Flying Bandit,

what do you want?

You wanted to kill me at Wuer Fortress,

but you want to help me now.

You think you can do

anything you want from me?

What’s wrong?

Let me help you.

Just tell me

and I’ll do anything.

Alright.

What if I want the moon in the water?

Are you joking?

What if I’m not?

You’ll tell me

if I get you the moon?

Alright.

Are you stupid?

Help me sneak

into the Imperial Prison.

50 taels of silver.

Your pay.

I don’t want them.

You don’t want them?

What do you want?

I want to know why you’re going there.

What happened between you

and your father 10 years ago?

Flying Bandit works with no questions asked.

Are you

trying to break your rules?

What are you doing?

Everyone from Duke Jing An’s family is in danger.

I’m saving someone.

It’s easy to go in,

but not to save someone.

I just want to see him.

I can go there for you.

I need to go in person.

It’s heavily guarded.

No one can save you

if you are captured.

Do I need you to save me?

You’re gambling with your life.

It’s my life that I’m gambling.

It’s none of your business.

Alright.

You are right.

Flying Bandit works with no questions asked.

I’m taking the payment.

I’ll sneak you in,

but you’ll be

on your own after that.

Master’s ability increased again.

I think most people

from the alliance can’t even be a match for you

If Jin Xu allows me to take back the other half of

Tun Guang Manual,

he won’t be a match for me either.

Master.

I received a tip-off.

Shang Wan has appeared in Haizhou.

Shang Wan?

Old grudges

are none of our clan’s business.

Everyone including Elder Xiu, Master Lian

and Chief Wen came here for him

but we knew nothing about it.

Maybe the chief thinks

I’m useless because I’m old now.

So many people came to Haizhou

without informing me.

Should we send a warning?

No.

Observe them

and see what they’re up to.

Yes.

[Imperial Prison]

Hold it.

[Dasheng Imperial Prison]

Go ahead.

There’re many criminals recently.

Yes, I hurt my hand from beating them.

I brought food.

Thanks, Lao Wu.

You finally took care of us.

Eat it while it’s hot.

I bought them from the East Market.

Let me guard here.

Sure. We’ll go and eat it.

Go.

We’re leaving.

It’s good.

Yes.

[For Big Brother Yan Zhi]

[It’s been ten years since you left.] [Father misses you]

[Take care.] [From your sister, Qing.]

You’re the one who

took back The Painting of Splendid Landscape.

It’s me.

So please answer me honestly.

Where is Emperor Ai?

Zhi Er.

Don’t meddle with a dispute of the Imperial Court.

It’s too dangerous.

It’s enough for me to see you again.

Leave immediately

and live the rest of your life in peace.

Leave now.

How can I live

my life in peace with the way I am?

It’s my fault that you became

the way you are right now.

You promised

to save me.

Repay your debts

today.

What are you planning to do?

I’ll look for Emperor Xiao Ming

and exchange Emperor Ai’s whereabouts for my sister.

I left

Emperor Ai

to a trusted friend of mine.

It’s said that he had been dead.

So

no one knows

where he is now.

What’s his name?

Su Xuan.

Zhengyang Palace.

The Sword Demon, Su Xuan?

Yes.

He was wanted by the underworld for being blamed

of killing his master.

I took him in.

What happened?

A new emperor ascended to the throne.

I couldn’t tell the truth anymore.

I didn’t know what I should do with Emperor Ai either.

Su Xuan knew I was troubled

and suggested taking Emperor Ai with him

to be a normal citizen

in a peaceful place.

Time’s almost up.

I’m leaving.

I won’t let you and Qing Er die.

Zhi Er.

I’m sorry.

[Imperial Prison]

What a meal.

Time to work.

My lord.

Xing Lao Wu was

missing since this morning.

He has a shift tonight.

His wife asked me to check

if he was here.

He came. He is inside.

Xing Lao Wu.

Yes.

Xing Lao Wu!

Anyone of you has seen him today?

Be quiet.

Why are you here?

We abducted Xing Lao Wu for a day.

His family will be looking for him.

Switch our clothes.

Also, I’m sorry

about what happened

at Wuer Fortress.

Here it is.

He came before midnight.

[Xing Lao Wu]

This...

What’s wrong?

My lord.

Xing Lao Wu usually just draws a circle.

He is illiterate.

I’ll report to the commander.

Rest of you, go inside.

Open it.

Yes.

Faster.

Faster.

Hold it.

Did you see Xing Lao Wu?

We have a shift together today.

I didn’t see him after he came in.

Chief.

Lord Li from the Judgement Division

wants to question him.

I’m in a rush.

What’s his crime?

Murder.

Murder?

Take him away.

Faster.

Doctor Zuo.

Get in.

Hurry.

Come.

[Langwei Mansion]

Commander.

Someone sneaked into the prison as a guard.

Who did it?

He wore a disguise and

should still be inside.

Commander.

Do you think it’s him?

Get my horse.

Yes.

Someone’s ahead.

It’s Duke Wei Ning’s men.

Childe Yan.

I’m Shen San Zhang.

Nice to meet you.

I’m Zuo Qing Ci.

I see you just came out from the Imperial Prison.

I’m sorry to see

you suffer in these clothes.

It’s a heavy crime to break into

the Imperial Prison.

Why don’t you come with me?

We need

to talk in private.

Something that interests your lord.

You knew something that His Grace

is interested in?

Not only that,

I have the answer for him.

Wonderful.

Emperor Ai was poisoned

at the Guzi camp.

He is useless to you

even if you find him.

Keep going.

I just need the Ceylon Star Leaf.

Release me

so I can treat Emperor Ai.

That’s not how you negotiate.

You are not qualified to negotiate with me.

Hand

him over.

I’ll find the antidote.

Do you know about Su Xuan?

I don’t have Emperor Ai,

Su Xuan has him.

Su Xuan is alive?

Of course.

How could Emperor Ai be

well hidden for 10 years if it wasn’t for him?

That’s your side of the story.

How can I trust that?

Su Xuan’s disciple is inside the carriage.

Think about it.

Why didn’t Jin Xu

kill her at the Sword Congress?

Why did Jin Xu

pursue her after the Sword Congress?

Now you have to be wary of anyone

who wants Su Xuan dead.

Oh.

You’d better keep

your prisoner alive.

Both I

and Su Xuan

don’t want to see him die.

What a move by Childe Yan.

You flatter me.

Commander.

Are we letting them go?

Of course.

He is still coming back.

What did you tell him?

Why would he let us go?

That is no ordinary carriage.

It’s from the palace

heading to the prison.

Commander Shen.

Receive the Imperial Edict

from His Majesty.

It’s so late at night,

yet His Majesty is still working hard.

Sorry

to let you wait.

Act in response to the will of Heaven and time

Duke Jing An and his daughter, Yan Qing, shall not be beaten

and interrogated.

They shall not be killed.

Heavy punishment goes to the violator of the Imperial Edict.

From the emperor.

Receive the edict,

Commander Shen.

Duke, you’re such a lucky person to

have a son who is willing to do anything for you.

Now that you are in our hands,

do you think

if he will come back?

I know Elder Xiu went to catch Shang Wan.

Master, why didn’t you tell me?

You can’t join

the ambush of Shang Wan.

Why not?

I trained hard with

the hope of killing my enemy one day.

Why can’t I go with them when

Shang Wan is within reach?

Qing Er.

Get up.

Although you’re a girl,

you’re still my first apprentice.

How did I treat you?

You taught me everything

without being selfish.

You’re like another parent to me.

There are rules in Zhengyang.

Females can never become the master of the clan.

You are still a girl no matter how greatly skilled

you’ve become.

My hope for you

is to quit the clan and get married.

That’s also what your late parents

would have wanted.

I don’t want to get married.

What kind of nonsense

are you talking about?

How can I marry someone before taking revenge?

The clan

will help you get your revenge.

Your mind should be pure

since you are getting ready to marry.

I still have something to take care of.

Master.

There were

rumors of you and Wen Si Yuan at Yu River.

You’ve embarrassed Master Mu.

Are you still going to be rebellious now?

[To Master Immortal Jin Xu]

Master, please

allow me to get revenge

with my own hands.

No.

An ally.

Don’t worry.

Your father and sister are safe.

Wait for your news.

You want to know what happened 10 years ago?

Yes.

10 years ago, Ara Guzi invaded.

The old capital fell.

Emperor Zhao Wen perished.

Duke Jing An led the Imperial Guards to

escort Emperor Ai,

but they were ambushed by Guzi forces.

Duke Jing An asked me

to act as Emperor Ai and take

the carriage as a decoy.

I promised

to hide my identity

before he came to save me.

Remember, Zhi Er.

Whenever someone

asks you, you must say that

you

are the emperor.

Father.

Will you come back?

I’ll save you after

I send His Majesty away.

Guzi clan

came for Emperor Ai that day.

Duke Jing An threw

his son to the Guzi camp

for Emperor Ai’s safety.

Guzi clan thought Duke Jing An

would surrender and retreat since they had me as captive.

So they attacked the city

with their elite army.

My father hid the truth

and went to war with the Guzi army

because he knew

that my life would be in danger

if either the Guzi clan

or Duke Wei Ning found out

that I was not the Emperor.

Guzi got

a poison called Netherworld’s Pull

and poisoned me between both camps.

I passed out

yet my father saw it

and did nothing.

Reinforcements finally

came at night

and took down the Guzi camp.

The Guzis thought

I was dead and left me there,

but I survived.

The battle

lasted for a whole day.

Northern Jing’s army won.

Guzi Clan left the northern borders.

Dasheng

restored its short-lived peace.

My mother saved me

and brought me to Fangwai Valley.

She passed away

before I woke up.

How about the duke?

We were no longer related after we separated at the capital.

You still can’t forgive him?

If it’s you,

can you forgive him?

I don’t know.

It doesn’t matter.

He repelled Guzi clan, regained lost grounds

and hid the truth about Emperor Ai.

Duke Wei Ning lost

his puppet to dominate the empire.

He gave me up

and caused my mother’s death.

But he was right.

Isn’t it funny?

There’s something I need to tell you.

Your master took Emperor Ai.

So I need to find him

to know where Emperor Ai is.

My master took Emperor Ai?

Besides,

I told this to Shen San Zhang.

You told it to Shen San Zhang?

Yes.

You told him about my master?

Ah Luo.

Are you killing me again?

Don’t you know he is dangerous

and works for the Imperial Court?

My master might be killed.

Your master might be killed,

but my father, my sister

and I

might be killed too.

You’re looking for

Emperor Ai to save your family?

Alright.

Thanks for telling me

that Ceylon Star Leaf is with the Blood Wings.

I’ll find the medicine

and cure my master.

He’ll tell you about Emperor Ai.

I’ll go with you.

No.

Flying Bandit works alone,

not with others.

Alright.

Let’s see

who’ll be the first to find

Ceylon Star Leaf.

The book says

The Blood Wings is full of poisons and poisonous bugs.

They are also wary of people from Zhong Jing.

Ah Luo.

Let us go with you.

It’s better to

have Doctor Zuo with us.

I hope you don’t betray my master again

because of Emperor Ai.

I also hope that you won’t sacrifice my life again

to find Ceylon Star Leaf.

♪ 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 ♪