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"No Return" by Fan Shiqi

♫ Memories slowly surround me, are they happy or sad? ♫

♫ The intersection of being clear-headed and blurry, can’t determine if it’s white or black ♫

♫ Going against the wind yet still pursuing, I must retreat if I cannot advance ♫

♫ You needn’t and I am unwilling for tears to fall ♫

♫ For you I won’t regret anything even if I forget who I am ♫

♫ No matter how many years have passed, even when stars are falling ♫

♫ I’ll spend this long journey nestled together with you ♫

♫ Grant me a cup of deep love, a life of being intoxicated ♫

[Qing Qing Zi Jin]

[Episode 11]

You were the one who just opened the door?

Who else would it be? Don't dirty up my floor!

It's already 9:00 in the morning, why hasn't Little Monkey arrived?

It would be weird for her to come. You are always lying to her.

You should be grateful that she doesn't beat you to death.

Why would she let you continue to lie to her?

You're a relationship idiot. What would you know?

What?

Even if she was angry, she wouldn't ignore me.

Could it be that she's embarrassed?

That's ridiculous.

[Love]

Second Miss, First Madam wants you to go out.

- Where? - Just follow me! First Madam is waiting.

I'm bored. So bored.

- Little Hang. - Don't call me Little Hang.

Xiao Xue.

Don't call me Xiao Xue, either.

Xiao Xue.

Do you have anything meaningful to do today?

Practice martial arts.

Even more boring.

I've been recovering from my injuries and wasted too much time.

I need to be more diligent about practicing to make up for it.

Why don't you practice with me?

Your martial arts approach is totally different from mine.

- It would be most effective if we practiced together. - Forget about it!

I'm not completely recovered.

We lost tragically this time because of our insufficient martial arts.

We lost because he ambushed us and had a lot of people.

Why can't you stop putting all the responsibility on yourself?

Aren't you tired?

In my opinion, you're too uptight.

Why don't... I sacrifice myself to accompany you

and take you out for some fun. How's that?

I'm not going.

- What are you doing? - Let's go!

Come in here!

What are you wearing?

Do you even know how to dress up?

First Madam said

she's already ordered the food and wine.

She also said Second Miss and Young Master Li can just

focus on eating.

Young Master Li!

Second Miss and Master Li, please take your time.

Hurry up and go!

W-Wenren Juan, Miss.

Young Master Li.

Hu-Hurry! Please sit.

Please sit.

Take a look at the rouge.

I haven't been out in a while.

The capital is bustling with life.

- I told you we should come out. - Rouge!

- The capital is bustling but it doesn't compare to Qingzhou. - Take a look at this rouge!

- You can brag all you want. - Masters, take a look at the rouge.

- Let's take a look. - It is quality rouge.

- Just look! - What do you think?

Why would a man look at this? You aren't buying this for yourself, are you?

Young Master, this is where you're wrong. You must take a look just because you are a male.

You can gift it to the one you love.

M-My father told you previously.

This one is, too.

Did you hear that? A man must look at rouge often.

What? Are you embarrassed?

Luo Qiuchi, don't over do it.

Luo Qiuchi? You're the Qilin leader, Luo Qiuchi?

Yes. That's me.

Everybody gather around! This is the Qilin leader, Luo Qiuchi.

Come over!

Luo Qiuchi! You're really Luo Qiuchi?

It's not me. It's him.

It's him! Luo Qiuchi, you're so handsome!

He's so handsome!

How do you know me?

The Qilin leader single-handedly fought ten thousand enemies.

Coming from humble origins yet embodies so much talent to pass the Zhu Xiu Academy's entrance exam.

Who doesn't know?

My husband heard the story at a restaurant.

It's said that Golden Knife Da Caiya wrote the first biography of the Head of Qilin.

He read it to me. The story says you're really talented,

handsome, and dapper. It was really accurate!

Yes! Yes! So handsome!

Xiao Xue, where are you going?

You're too dapper, I'm not in the same league.

Aren't you going to save me?

Aren't you super talented? Save yourself!

My dear sisters, I can't thank you enough for your enthusiasm but my friend is leaving, so I need to go.

Don't go!

Young Master, we should have fun together.

What is that?

Don't go!

So... So your father... really

bought that person's virgin pee for you to drink?

Did you drink it?

Th-That's right. I drank it.

Did it help with your stuttering?

Not e-even a little.

Sorry for being disrespectful just now.

Don't worry about it! I-I'm u-used to it.

This... Y-you... are...

- I am? - t-the only girl

who h-hasn't left after hearing me s-speak.

I think they just don't know you yet.

Really! After getting to know you, I think you're adorable.

I-I... even think

th-they don't want to

g-get to know me.

Your sister is l-like that, too.

It's not like that!

I think my older sister is the best older sister in the world.

Really!

She just likes someone already.

Don't overthink it!

S-She l-likes someone already?

This is a secret. Don't tell anyone!

Qilin scholar, can I treat you to a meal?

We really like this place.

Come! Sit! Sit!

Waiter! Waiter!

Bring us the best food and wine!

- Young Master and Misses, what would you like? - Yes, yes, yes.

Bring me all your best dishes!

- Hurry up! - All right!

It's not that she doesn't want to get to know you. Don't misunderstand!

- This is so rare! - Yes.

Am I dreaming?

- Luo Qiuchi! - Unbelievable!

The dishes are here! Try them!

The dishes here taste amazing! - After getting to know you, I've realized that you are so adorable.

Young Master Luo, please try it.

This restaurant's food is very delicious. I guarantee you'll think about it after you eat it.

- Yeah. - Try this one.

Little Monkey, good for you!

You abandoned me when I'm severely injured

and you actually came here to meet men.

Young Master, all the dishes you ordered have arrived.

- Waiter! - Yes?

Wait. Give me a bottle of wine!

- All right! - Bring it to their table.

Why?

- Why? - Yeah, why?

I-Is that so?

Excuse me! You're wine is ready.

Wait! We didn't order wine. You've got the wrong table.

Young Master Li, did you order it?

N-No, it wasn't me.

The Young Master over there wanted to treat you.

Not so. He just wanted to treat them.

Qiuchi?

- Who is that? - I have no clue.

Young Master Li, it is getting late.

How about we stop here for today and leave?

N-N-No, we c-c-can't leave.

My f-f-family already t-told me

we must stay here for 2 hours.

Otherwise, I-I'll be punished.

Being punished is better than losing your life.

Miss We-Wenren,

j-just now, w-why did you

stutter, t-too.

D-D-Did I?

Y-Y-...

Here!

You...

- Have this. - No need!

No need! I-I will get it myself. I'll get it.

Seriously!

- Young Master Luo! - Do you know each other?

Junior Sister, what a coincidence!

Who is that?

Qiuchi...

- That is... - Who is this?

This is... Young Master Li.

Young Master Li, this is my classmate.

Young Master Li, nice to meet you!

- What are you guys doing? - I...

We... a-are...

Nice to meet you! We are here on a b-blind date.

Blind date!

They match so well!

Blind date?

Someone like you still wants to go on a blind date?

- Y-Y-You... - Young Master Li, I'll talk to you later!

Young Master Li? - Th-This is...

How h-humiliating!

Qiuchi, please calm down!

You had issues to deal with at home.

You'll come and find me tomorrow.

That... Don't be angry.

He's here to find my older sister. He likes my older sister.

- What? You're not happy? - No! No!

Qiuchi, my older sister doesn't like him.

So he was sad and I was comforting him.

Whether he's sad or not, how's that your–

I didn't see anything. I didn't see a thing.

Why is it not my concern?

I'm warning you. From today onward, don't let anyone pick up food for you.

Don't say another word to another man! If I find out, he is dead! Do you understand?

- Then... what about my father? - You— Your father...

We will talk about it later. Also,

if you dare leave me alone to recover,

I'll make you suffer.

Wait!

What's wrong?

Didn't you say that you haven't recovered?

Couldn't you even leave your bed?

Why are you all of a sudden better today?

You even have the energy to go shopping with so many women.

I know it! You deliberately deceived me, didn't you?

I... I... I-I...

Liar!

Little Monkey.

- Yes. - Thank you, Boss. - No problem.

- I'm leaving now. - Okay.

Instructor Hang is coming.

This way! This way! Hurry, hurry.

Hello, General. Please come in.

- Is there something good, again? - Yes! Yes!

Look! This is a newly arrived dagger.

Take a look!

It is very sharp.

- Boss Wu, help me wrap it up. - Okay.

Here you go, General Hang.

Thank you so much. Then I'm leaving now.

Okay.

General Hang, take care!

Scared me to death.

You are doing a good deed.

Why are you afraid he will find out?

It's a long story.

Little Monkey.

Are you angry? If you're angry just say it, don't bottle everything up.

Moreover, didn't you say you won't be difficult with me anymore?

- If you aren't going to say anything, then I'll— - Yes! I'm angry.

You are too extreme. How could you lie to me?

I was extremely worried about you every day, whether you ate or slept well.

In the end, you pulled a prank on me. You tricked me!

Was it fun to trick me?

Swindler, scoundrel, bastard! I don't want to deal with you anymore.

You're still laughing?

I'm going home.

Come, come over here! It's raining so hard!

Yeah.

Oh, right! How much was the stuff that Instructor Huang bought?

You can just give me this much.

I only brought this much today.

I'll give you the rest next time.

Please don't let him know.

Instructor Hang?

This weapon isn't actually affordable,

it's actually because you pay the difference.

- I... - This whole time,

is this how all the "defective" items Boss Wu sold me came to be?

That food and medicine that was delivered to me,

you were behind that, too, weren't you?

You dare use heavy bribes with a court commander, what are you trying to do?

- I-I'm not bribing— - You're not bribing?

Then tell me, what is it?

Because you like you.

If that's where it comes from, even more the reason I cannot accept it. Take it back!

No need, Instructor Hang!

This dagger has already caused damage.

Tomorrow, I will repay you with its full price.

If this happens again, I will not let it go this easy.

- Why is she crying? - I don't know.

Why aren't you coming in?

If you stop being angry, then I'll go in.

Okay. I'm not angry anymore. Come in now!

Standing there in the rain, are you still a kid?

- You don't need to butt in? - I will butt in!

Look at how drenched you are.

Moreover, your wound hasn't recovered yet.

What if your wound gets worse?

- If I'm sick, you can take care of me. - You!

♫ A few years ago, I thought it was best to be alone ♫

♫ Often never met ♫

♫ Always felt that keeping quiet and everything will be fine ♫

♫ You have always kept the warmest heart for years ♫

♫ Fortunately, I met you ♫

♫ I then realized everything is worth waiting for ♫

- Who is that? - That's my big mother.

But why doesn't she have the light on?

Okay. There's no one now. Let's go!

Why did you bring me here?

You... Don't think randomly!

Didn't your clothes get wet?

I'm afraid it'll be too late if we go back to the academy for you to change.

Your wound might open up again.

My father is always alone here and stays late.

So there must be a change of clothes in the study.

I'll help find you one.

Care about me so much?

I found it!

Qiuchi?

Seems like it's too big.

It's not big, it's perfect.

- Hurry and change. - Okay.

What are you doing?

Didn't you ask me to change?

Then you can't take it off in front of me.

It's not like it's the first time.

Who is the one that barged into my bedroom

and hid inside the closet to peek at me?

You...

Okay. Then change now.

Change!

Could it be that you're embarrassed?

What is there for me to be embarrassed about?

What kind of despicable things are you thinking about?

What kind of thoughts would I have? I'm just worried that you'll catch a cold.

Really?

Then I'll... change now.

Qiuchi is indeed playing a prank on me.

I won't let you win twice today.

Change!

Could it be that you're shy?

How is that possible? I... am about to change.

Then change or I'll... help you.

No, no, no! I'll change myself.

Who is inside?

- Hurry and hide! - Father, is that you?

Hide, quick!

Sister.

Little Sister, why are you here?

- Where is dad? - Dad isnt' here.

I just secretly came in to find a book.

The year-end final exams are coming up.

To find a book to read?

How are you going to read if you don't use any lamps?

I...

- I'll go help you light up the lamps. - No need, Sister!

I already finished. Really!

I was getting ready to leave.

Then okay. I'll go back to rest.

- You rest early, too. - Okay.

Who is there?

I thought dad wasn't here.

Dad, is it you?

Dad, why are you there?

Right, Dad! So you are here.

Don't come in here!

Father, what's wrong with your voice?

I think it's because of the rain.

Father, were you in the rain and caught a cold?

Right.

Then I'll go get someone to bring the physician.

No need!

What father means is his health is so great,

maybe he'll be all better tomorrow.

No need to trouble others.

But...

Kneel!

Father, are you telling me to kneel?

Shu'er understands.

Father, did Shu'er do something wrong?

Father, just forgive sister. Don't let her kneel!

Hurry and get up.

- Go. - Go?

- Let's go. - Father.

Are you saying you have business to attend to?

And you want me and sister to leave, right?

- You leave. - I leave?

I know!

It must be that Father thinks I'm too dumb and wants to instruct me in my studies.

Is that right, Father?

Good girl!

You see?

Father, but I also have many areas that I don't understand.

- I also want Father to instruct me. - You're not good.

No! That's not what I mean.

- Copy book! - Copy book?

A hundred times!

Sister, don't say more. Just go back!

Or else, Father will get even angrier.

Since this is what Father wants,

I will take my leave first.

[Wenren Manor]

Father.

This is a hundred copies of the Song of Everlasting Regret. I copied it word for word.

I did not sleep all night. Please review it!

Song of Everlasting Regret?

Why did you copy this?

You asked me to do it.

Do you not remember?

When did I ask you to copy it?

Last night.

I told you to copy it?

Yes, you told me to do it.

- Last night? - Yes.

Father, how could you forget?

Good! Good!

So strange!

Luo Qiuchi.

What?

What are you smiling about?

I'm smiling about how nice today is.

Well...

Do you have money?

Only this much?

How much do you need?

100.

Why do you need so much money?

Do you know what that Zhao Qinghe did to me?

What did she do to you?

How do you know she sent me something?

It is all out of good intentions for her to give you things. Why are you so angry?

I am a dignified man.

Letting a woman buy things for me, what would I be if others heard of this?

Like... a gigolo!

Regardless, I must return this money to her.

Aren't you the leader of a bandit gang? You're stealing all year round, where's all the money?

Wrong! I'm the leader of a righteous bandit gang.

I steal to help the poor. How could I have that much money?

Hey! Don't go messing with my things like that.

You're a court commander I'll report you for looting a citizen.

This is called confiscating illegal funds.

Okay.

Where are you going?

I'll go steal from the rich to help the poor like you.

I'll... think of something else.

Do you know the easiest way?

What?

That's just... continue being a gigolo!

It's a waste of time to talk to you.

Hang Ruxue, tell me once you've thought it through.

I'll gift you a plaque that'll say

"Gigolo General Hang Ruxue."

Isn't that imposing?

I'm going to keep thinking about my Little Monkey.

A'Juan, I've actually always known that

he will find out sooner or later.

When he finds out, he will be so mad.

But it really happened.

I still feel so disappointed and sad.

Qing He, right now,

do you feel a bit angry and wronged,

but you want to find him?

- How do you know? - Then just go.

Go and explain it to him and tell him your intentions.

Or else, you will regret it forever.

Really?

Gather around!

Hurry up!

Instructor, everyone is here.

- Return to formation. - Yes.

Everyone, listen up!

Take out your money pouches.

- What? - Why are you just standing there?

This money...

think of it as I'm borrowing it from you.

Once we are paid our salary, I will add interest

and return it to you all.

Where's yours?

Eat less this month.

Instructor Hang, there are no classes this month at the academy.

Our salaries will be given next month.

What you said is true.

Where's yours?

- Why is it like that? - Exactly.

- What's going on? - I don't know, either.

Are you really going to return all the money back?

I always do as I say.

I say, these are her kind-hearted feelings.

If you stiffly stuff it back to her,

that would humiliate her.

In my opinion, you should buy her something

that is the same price.

This way,

you return the money

without being offensive.

You're right!

What do you think I should gift then?

Women...

You can't go wrong with jewelry.

I already gave you my opinion, the rest is up to you.

Give that back to me!

What about the rest?

- It's on the floor. - Get it yourself!

I can't believe it!

Xiao Xue actually went to buy jewelry.

What do you think, Little Monkey?

I finished this task well, right?

If it wasn't for that fact that you and Qinghe are friends,

I could care less about this matter.

I treat you so well, don't I?

Then, aren't you touched?

Now, you know how to brush me off?

No, no. I'm drawing, give me a minute.

- What nonsense are you drawing? - You'll know in a little bit.

Okay.

Look!

You know what this is, don't you? Didn't you lose your jade pendant?

Just based on that man dressed in black

for you to find any clues, it must be very difficult.

So I thought that someone might have found it

and sold it.

I drew it according to your description of every detail.

I will take this to the various jade industries to check later.

Who knows, maybe you'll find it.

What's wrong? Is it not well drawn?

Thank you.

[Zhu Xiu Academy]

We haven't had a class for half a month. Is everyone well-rested?

Yes.

Good! Then let's continue from where we left off last time

and continue studying frontier poems.

Who can tell us

amongst the poets of my dynasty,

who are the experts of frontier poetry?

Go ahead, Zuoyang.

Professor, there is Wang Changling

Lixi, Wangwei, and...

It's already great that you remember so many.

Professor, ever since I was young, I defended the country in the army.

My favorite was the beauty of the frontier view.

For example what Wang Mojie wrote,

"The magnificence of lonely desert smoke following the river into the sunset."

Also, "Worship and kill the enemies for the country"

"Huang Sha wears golden armor for a hundred battles."

"I won't return if I don't break down Loulan."

Not bad! All of you are like me,

growing up in the flourishing capital city,

never setting foot in the peripheral frontiers.

These great poets are our eyes,

nose, and ears.

They bring us to experience the desert wind

and army life.

Today, we are studying Gao Shi's masterpiece,

Yan Ge Xing.

Everyone, repeat after me!

"The Han family's smoke is in the northeast."

"The Han family's smoke is in the northeast."

"The Han will leave to destroy the thief."

"The Han will leave to destroy the thief."

"The desert is poor in autumn."

"The desert is poor in autumn."

"There are few soldiers in the lonely city."

"There are few soldiers in the lonely city."

"As a kindness..."

"As a kindness..."

Professor, what's wrong?

My vision could be blurred.

Let's continue!

Is there any news about the jade pendant?

Nothing at this moment.

Give me a copy of the drawing.

I'll help you two search.

It's this one.

However, Instructor Hang, don't let everyone know.

The more people who know, the more people will talk. That would be bad!

Understood.

- Then if nothing else, I'm leaving. - Okay.

Thanks for your help, Instructor Hang.

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What is that?

Nothing!

Did A'Juan give you a drawing of a jade pendant?

Why would she give it to you?

Yes. Jade pendant...

Yes. Wenren Juan wants to gift it to her father.

She asked me where she could buy it.

Anything else?

No.

Then I'm going to train.

Okay.

"Pear Blossoms Bloom" by Su Miaoling

♫ Pear flowers are blossoming, pear flowers are blossoming ♫

♫ Fluttering in the wind ♫

♫ Waving to and fro on the mountain ♫

♫ Thousands of miles away ♫

♫ Thousands of miles away ♫

♫ Is she still waiting there ♫

♫ Dear wind, please blow gently ♫

♫ Slowly blowing the ends of her hair ♫

♫ Rain, please drizzle slowly ♫

♫ Rain, please drizzle slowly ♫