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♫ Apricot blossoms are floating around during a spring day ♫

♫ The sunlight follow you unconsciously ♫

♫ Our youth is like a small boat drifting to the current ♫

♫ When the mist covers the rivers, worries among people begin to form ♫

♫ The people of our past has gone towards the heavens ♫

♫ When the (zither) string breaks, who will continue to play it's song? ♫

♫ Fate has been predetermined but does not help others ♫

♫ Life and death is just like a promise ♫

♫ In my dreams, I'm always drifting towards you but when I'm awake I'm alone ♫

♫ I'll never forget the joy and sorrows ♫

♫ On this path, let's meet as stranger ♫

[Song of Youth]

[Episode 19]

What's the matter, Madam?

Watching Madam Zhang's dance,

I recalled the time when Master and I were young.

That was such a good time.

What's wrong?

A woman was walking toward Bai Xi Group. We almost hit her.

- Master? - Shaochun.

Master, are you alright?

I'm fine.

Shaochun, have you run into someone you know?

Madam, she is my benevolent teacher.

I'm sorry. The servant drove the carriage too fast. Are you hurt?

I'm fine.

Madam, Master. Do you know each other?

No.

I am a lowly person. How would I know the madam from an official's manor?

It's getting late. I'm afraid the curfew will start. You should go back quickly.

Alright, I'll come to visit you another time.

Goodbye.

Time passes so fast.

She has aged too.

Does she have relatives and children?

No. My teacher has always been by herself.

Madam, you... really don't know my teacher?

How silly. Didn't she say that we don't know each other?

What is my wife busy doing?

A few days ago we went to Madam Zhang's birthday celebration. On the way back, we saw my teacher.

I finally remembered that my teacher's birthday is coming up.

I'm selecting a few good pieces as her birthday presents.

It's Master Liu's birthday celebration. I should congratulate her too.

But I've been too busy at work lately, so I'll have to bother you to congratulate her for me.

You can just do your work. My teacher won't mind it.

What are you looking at?

You are going to a birthday celebration. Don't you look too plain looking like this?

I am natural beauty. Who cares about the other women's jealousy? Don't you know me?

This is for you.

Why are you giving me this?

This is the token of love from me to you. You gave me one already, so I'm reciprocating.

When did I give one to you?

See? I've been keep it well.

I will give you this to thank you for the flowers.

I randomly weaved it. You can have more if you want.

This jade pendant is given by Maadm to you and the brothers.

Isn't it too precious?

We are married, so why divide what's yours or mine?

You usally dress plainly and don't carry anything expensive.

When you put this on, whoever sees it

will know that you are Sun Yulou's wife and want dare to covet you.

Alright, I will not disappoint your loving gesture, and will wear it night and day.

Master.

You actually remember my birthday.

Everyone else has forgotten.

Others may forget, but not Senior Brother Wushuan.

How so?

Senior Brother is right in front of me. Why ask me?

How did you know?

I believe I've imitated Master's voice and physique

totally and completely.

How did you see me through?

Do you know how old Master is this year?

40.

Master is older and she is a female.

Therefore, her fingers should be long and slender, and the bones are angular.

Even though Senior Brother has imitated the voice and physique completely,

but that little bit has failed you.

If I had known, I wouldn't have made that gesture.

I told you already that you couldn't deceive Shaochun.

But you just wouldn't believe me.

Too bad that I'm a man. If I were a woman,

I'm sure there wouldn't have been any flaw.

Alright. It's good that everyone is here.

Where is Master?

Aren't I here?

Even though you have meticulously figured out Master's demeanor and movements thoroughly,

but you left out something.

Master's neck has been hurting, so when she stands, her neck will lean a little forward. But you aren't like that.

You probably haven't seen Master for quite some time.

Shaochun has indeed inherited my knowledge.

Master.

Shaochun, this is your Senior Sister, Tao Yao.

Greetings, Senior Sister.

Master plays favorites. What do you mean that Shaochun inherited your knowledge?

Didn't I and Senior Brother inherit anything?

Surely.

Why are you quibbling?

Even though Shaochun inherited my knowledge,

but she has married into the Sun family,

so she isn't my disciple in Bai Xi Troupe anymore.

Shaochun, you'd better not come to this place often.

It'll be harmful to you if there is any trouble.

Besides, my birthday isn't a big deal.

You are different now. Your reputation is really important.

Master, how can you say this?

We don't judge a hero by his origin. I've never hidden my background either.

Everyone in the capital city knows.

Since my teacher is here, how can I not come to visit?

Shaochun is the best.

Come, come, let's start eating.

Let me tell you. This lamb is particularly fresh and tender.

Look at this. Master, have a piece.

Don't say that I'm not filial to you then.

You rascal, so glib.

- Let's eat. - Eat.

Tao Yao, eat.

Here, eat.

Delicious.

Master.

Has your mother=in-law ever mention me?

No.

Master, did you two know each other in the past?

No.

YOu both say no.

But based on your facial expressions, I think you do know each other.

Don't think too much into it. I was the one who intruded that day.

I was afraid that the Sun family would be hard on you when you got back.

Don't worry, Master.

I get along with them quite well right now.

They won't make it difficult for me.

That's good then.

That's good then.

Master, you are playing favorites again.

Even when you talk, you get Junior Sister next to you, as if you don't want us to hear.

I just made some tea. Master, come try it.

Junior Sister, you dress so plainly. Does the Sun family mistreat you?

No, I'm just used to dress simple and plain.

Junior Sister's jade pendant is so pretty.

Yulou gave me this as a token of love.

I'll temporarily leave this jade pendant passed down from my ancestors with you as security.

I'll dispatch someone to redeem it as soon as I go back to get the money.

Lord Sun, someone asked me to deliver this.

Thanks.

We live in the first courtyard in the Hongyu Alley.

[Tao] - Miss, I've been busy with work and actually forgot about this matter.

I'm finally coming over to apologize. Please forgive me.

Forgot? Sir, you forget so easily.

It's fine that you don't come,

but my young lady has inquired about you everywhere.

She said that this jade pendant is precious, and it must be returned to you.

I was thoughtless.

Please extend my apology to your young lady.

Please wait a moment.

Sir, my young lady said,

we cannot accept your money.

It's a trivial matter to crash into her and not worth your remembering about it.

Sir, please go back.

Do you want to say anything else?

Sir, actually I think my young lady should accept your money.

First of all, your carriage really did rip her clothes.

Secondly, when our young lady made inquires about you,

it cost her some money.

Our young lady is all by herself and has no family or friends to take care of her.

Our life is already simple and poor.

Her personality is also quite aloof.

I advised her to accept your money,

she actually scolded me.

This...

Miss, may I meet your young lady and apologize to her in person?

Otherwise, I would feel quilty.

This... I...

Please, Miss.

[Tranquil Peace]

Please wait a moment, Young Master.

Miss.

Young Master, is anythg the matter?

That jade pendant was given by my mother, and it's very precious to me.

I came to meet you today, Miss, to thank you for returning the jade pendant to me.

No need to thank. I only temporarily safeguarded it for you.

This jade pendant was used as a security for redemption.

Now that the jade pendant is returned, I should fulfill my promise

to repay for your torn clothes, Miss.

I am a scholar who never takes anyone's advantage.

If you don't accept it, it would make me feel unsettled day and night.

Young Master, you are too serious. A torn clothing is not a big deal.

If I took your money, it would actually feel like that I cheated you.

I would feel unsettled too.

Then...

That crash made you miss the private performance.

If you are willing, think of is as my buying a song from you.

Will you please play a song?

This way, you will feel settled, and I won't feel guilty.

As you wish then, Young Master.

♫ As the winds starts, flower and snow falls ♫

♫ Frost begin to fall like jade ♫

♫ Let's promise to meet ♫

♫ Let's promise to be content ♫

♫ Let the bow of our boat be like the clouds and conceal the moon ♫

♫ Waking from a dream and listening to the misty rain ♫

♫ The sound of a brokenhearted in form of a poem ♫

♫ With a heart full of regrets ♫

♫ But you're already gone into the distance ♫

♫ When can we meet again? ♫

♫ Since olden days, we are empowered to love ♫

♫ Every broken heart to remain silent ♫

♫ Just like a pond of spring water ♫

♫ Happiness to last a lifetime ♫

♫ Men and women have reincarnated many times ♫

♫ Just to gamble with the game of love ♫

♫ We'll blossom into two trees growing together as one ♫

♫ And compelled to be by each other side ♫

This song is good

but it's too sorrowful.

All that a woman wishes is to meet a good person to love each other for the rest of their lives.

But how long can romance last?

Youg Master must be amused by my sentiments.

No.

Miss, you only see a woman's suffering,

but you don't see a man's misery.

What do you mean?

Love involves two people.

There are men who are inconstant in love,

and there are also women who don't comprehend love.

If you marry such a woman,

it's like sinking into an abyss.

This kind of miserable gloom

is no what you can imagine, Miss.

Men and women are different.

A man can have fun all night, and can also marry a wife and take in concubines.

How can they be as miserable as you describe, Young Master?

What if someone doesn't want multiple wives and concubines,

but only want to spend his life with one person?

Where is such a man in this world?

I am.

I'm sorry for being rude.

It's getting dark. Please go back, Young Master.

I am thankful for the song today, Miss.

I've been here for half a day, but I haven't asked for your name.

"The peach tree is blooming, the flowers are brilliant." My name is Tao Yao. (T/N: Verse from Tao Yao, Classic of Poetry)

Miss, may I come again to listen to you play the qin?

Young Master, you don't need to be charitable.

I maybe poor and lowly, but I do not need others to pity me.

No, no, no, you misunderstand, Miss.

I-I only appreciate your qin playing skill. I don't mean to dispense charity.

It's difficult to find a confidante. I could only wish for such blessing

to hear you play again, Miss.

If you are a true confidant,

I welcome Young Master to come listen anytime.

[Tranquil Peace]

So hungry. I'm so hungry.

Young Mistress, just tolerate it for a while.

Young Master doesn't like to see you eat so much.

In such a grand household, I'm about to starve to death here.

I don't dare to overeat in front of Master and Madam.

Eldest Young Master thinks my eating appearance is ugly. I have to learn etiquette too. Did I commit wrongs in the past life?

I really can't tolerate it today. I must go to the kitchen to see if there is anything good to eat.

- Young Mistress... - Enough.

It's just to sneak a bite occasionally. After I eat, I'll wipe my mouth clean and not let others discover. Alright?

Go, go, go.

Eldest Young Mistress.

Xiao Cui?

What are you doing there? It's not mealtime yet.

This is the ginseng broth for Fourth Young Master. My mistress has ordered me

to cook the ginseng broth every day for Fourth Young Master.

Isn't it a coincidence? I also need to replenish my body. Give me a bowl too.

Fourth Young Master probably can't drink so much.

Yes, Eldest Young Mistress. This broth can aid sleeping and replenish eneergy.

When it's ready, I'll bring it to you.

No need, no need, I'll just wait here. You can brew it slowly. Don't mind me.

Young Mistress, how about we cook the broth for Eldest Young Master too?

Eldest Young Master hasn't been sleeping well, and he hasn't eaten much either.

Just think, when someone doesn't sleep well, he can get irritable easily.

Look at yourself. You sleep one hour less yesterday,

so you were still blowing up the next morning and even look for people to do fist fights.

That makes sense.

Maybe Eldest Young Master will drink this broth and get into a better mood, and he will be nicer to me.

Sure. You just follow Xiao Cui's way to brew a cup too. Go on.

Yes.

It's fine. You can brew slowly.

Xiao Cui, look. Are these the ones?

- Add a little more of this. - This crab is so delicious.

So delicious!

Hey, Eldest Young Master is back.

Husband, I had a broth made for you today. Shi Jian, bring the broth.

Yes.

You work hard outside. Here, drink some broth.

Alright.

Is it good?

Very good.

Good, this broth really works. I'll make the broth every day.

Such beautiful smile.

Such lively eyes.

Such lively eyes?

What does that mean?

Right here.

Such lively eyes...

Shi Jian, he's complimenting me.

This is the first time he compliments me ever since we married.

I have hope now! I have hope now!

Let him sleep.

Such a beautiful smile, such lively eyes.

Behind closed doors, listening to the rain beating on the pear flowers.

I'm forgetting my youth. My youth has missed out.

Miss?

Young Master Sun still hasn't come.

I wish it will rain every day. Then I can convince myself

that Young Master Sun can't come because of the rain.

Miss, since you are missing Young Master Sun, how about I ask him to come?

Miss, hurry and look!

[Tranquil Peace]

Speaking of the devil, he is here.

I thought Young Master Sun wouldn't be coming.

I've been busy at work, so I got delayed.

But I've been missing you.

No, no, no.

I've been missing the sound of your qin.

Song Lian, hurry and help Young Master change into clean clothes.

Yes.

Young Master, please sit.

Miss,

is this your father's clothes?

This is the most popular clothing in the capital now. How can it be my father's?

Besides, my father passed away many years ago. I have forgotten his appearance.

Young Master, you should appreciate it.

My young lady made it herself based on your measurements.

It's one that that you aren't grateful,

but you actually suspect it belongs to someone else.

Song Lian.

I'm sorry. I'm sorry.

I worried too much.

But, why did Miss suddenly decide to make clothes for me?

Don't be mistaken, Young Master. It's inconvenient for you to be wearing your official robe to come here to listen to my qin.

I have free time anyway, so I made the clothes for you.

If you don't like it, you don't need to wear it.

That's not what happened.

My young lady clearly knows that Lord Sun has casual clothes prepared in the carriage.

But she simply wanted to make another one for you.

What are you still doing here?

Nothing you say is good.

Why don't you hurry and leave?

Which song do you want to hear today?

Whichever song you'll, I'll love listening to it.

If you don't know what you want to hear, I won't sing.

It's been raining consecutively several days, so stuffy.

Why not do this?

How about we chat a little?

What do you want to talk about?

Tell me about your wife.

She... What is there to talk about her?

I'm afraid I've made you upset.

If you don't want to talk, then we don't need to talk.

It's alright to talk a little.

She is a descendant of a general's family. She married me when she was 18.

The marriage between two families is naturally for solidifying power.

How much true love can there be in such a marriage?

From the first time that I saw her, I disliked her.

She is crass, unreasonable, and uneducated.

I originally thought that I was most disgusted with

those people who thirsted for power in the bureaucracy.

I didn't know that I would ultimately dislike her the most.

Young Master, you like an educated woman.

It's probably unsuitable for you to come here too.

If being uneducated will make Young Master dislike someone,

wouldn't I be someone you dislike too?

No, no, no.

How can she be compared to you?

A great man such as Young Master

should have an ideal and happy marriage.

Since you are already married, why don't you look at your wife under a differenet gaze?

Yes.

Miss, you are absolutely right.

In this world, everyone should have a good marriage.

Why can't I?

She is simply not the soulmate in my heart.

The one in my heart

should be of pure heart and mind like Miss.

No. You are wrong, Young Master.

Since you are already married, you should whoeheartedldy treat your wife

and not fall in love with another woman.

Yes, it's my fault.

But what's the meaning that you made clothes for me?

Who were you waiting for in the rainy day?

I am only treating Young Master just like an average customer.

I made clothes for you only to wish that you'd be more comfortable listening to the music.

I waited for you in a rainy day. It's for business.

After all, only when you come,, then I'll have income.

I hope Young Master won't misunderstand.

So I've misunderstood.

Don't say it anymore, Young Master.

I was originally born in a big manor.

But because I was born by a concubine, others often looked down at me.

Which family doesn't have squabbles between the wife and the concubine?

The one with a solid position isn't liked by the master.

The one who is favored is always subordinated. They are both pitiful.

So I swore an oath that I would not repeat the same mistake.

I also secretly inquired about your wife.

Even though she doesn't please you,

but she is a straight-forward and kind person.

Also, the most important thing is

that she truly loves you.

I cannot deprive another person's beloved.

Fine.

Since you treat me as an ordinary customer,

why did you inquire about my wife?

Young Master, you've heard it, why keep questioning me?

I don't have other skills.

I'll just play a song for you then.

I don't want to listen to a song today.

I want to hear what your heart says.

- Song Lian. - Yes.

Miss.

See the visitor out.

Since Young Master doesn't want to listen to music, then there's nothing to talk about.

This is how I do business.

You really want me to leave?

If I leave, I won't ever come again.

Young Master shouldn't have come anyway.

Young Master Sun.

Please be good to your wife.

Who doesn't want a knowledgeable and loving husband?

Your wife is this way. So am I.

Since Young Master has promised not to come again, then please do as you say.

If you come again, excuse me for not seeing you.

Fine.

Miss?

Miss, why are you suffering yourself?

He will come back.

What if he doesn't come?

I won't go to him either.

If it's like this, wouldn't all the previous work be wasted?

If he doesn't come again because of this,

it will only prove that everything that happened before was only for temporary pleasure.

Even if I go to him, I would just humiliate myself.

If he really falls in love with me,

not to mention the rain, even if it's pouring knives,

he will still come to see me.

Husband, I've made soup for you.

Yesterdady, I made ginseng chicken broth. Todady, it's better to change for variety.

I didn't know what you like, so I prepared a few different ones.

This is Milk Braised Chicken.

This is Mushroom and Bamboo Fungus Soup.

This is Pork Bones and Lentils soup.

Here. There's also Eight Treasures Soup.

This is Vitality Soup.

Husband, which one do you want to drink?

Someone told me that you are a good woman

and that I should sincerely be good to you.

Tell me, what should I do to be considered good to you?

Really?

Who is that?

That must be my confidant. I must thank that person.

What should I do to be considered being good to you?

Husband! What are you talking about under broad daylight?

People will laugh at us.

If you want to talk, let's wait till nighttime.

How can I answer you when you talk about it now?

- So you think this is what being good to you means? - Of course, Husband.

When you drink all these soups, it's also being good to me.

After all, if your body is strong and healthy,

it'll benefit me as well.

Besides practicing martial arts and making soup every day,

do have you any other thoughts?

Of course I do.

I went to a temple a while ago and got a really good fortune stick.

The temple priest said that we were a perfect match

and that you would definitely love and cherish me.

It looks like we will grow old together with many children and grandchildren.

I hope that the fortune stick is accurate.

Eldest Young Master, Master would like you to go to the study room.

Okay.

Eldest Young Mistress, he hasn't had these soups.

Put them in his study room then.

Yes.

What's going on with you?

This is the talent search decree that you submitted to the imperial court. See for yourself.

[Hanlin Senior Historiography Compiler, Sun Shijie]

Shijie,

you're the most cautious among your brothers.

You never made mistakes like this.

Why is this official document abstruse and too much of a mouthful? How could people understand it?

Fortunately, this decree wasn't handed to the emperor.

If anyone noticed it and snitched on you, you would never be promoted.

Consider yourself lucky if you could keep your official title.

It was my negligence. Please punish me, father.

Punish?

Shijie!

I think you've been absent-minded lately.

You'd better not be on duty for now.

I've informed the imperial court that you needed some time off.

You should take this opportunity to introspect.

Whenever you understand yourself is time for you to be on duty.

Yes, I obey your order.

[Guqin]

Husband,

what are you up to?

What's this?

I've never seen this book.

From head...

Yuehong, can I ask you a favor?

Husband, we've been married for many years and you've never asked me a favor.

Tell me. I'll definitely say yes.

Walk away.

[Bosom friend]

[Bosom friend]

Qingxi.

Please give your order.

Give this guqin to Tao Yao at Tingtao Villa.

and let her know that I make an apology with this guqin.

Even if we don't see each other again, keep it as a memento.

Yes.

Timing and Subtitles brought to you by the Serenade of Youth Team@Viki

♫ As the winds starts, flower and snow falls ♫

♫ Frost begin to fall like jade ♫

♫ Let's promise to meet ♫

♫ Let's promise to be content ♫

♫ Let the bow of our boat be like the clouds and conceal the moon ♫

♫ Waking from a dream and listening to the misty rain ♫

♫ The sound of a brokenhearted in form of a poem ♫

♫ With a heart full of regrets ♫

♫ But you're already gone into the distance ♫

♫ When can we meet again? ♫

♫ Since olden days, we are empowered to love ♫

♫ Every broken heart to remain silent ♫

♫ Just like a pond of spring water ♫

♫ Happiness to last a lifetime ♫

♫ Men and women have reincarnated many times ♫

♫ Just to gamble with the game of love

♫ We'll blossom into two trees growing together as one ♫

♫ And compelled to be by each other side ♫