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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 23

Zhu Xiu Academy

Lord Wenren, what brings you here?

- I'm here to visit my daughter. - This way, please.

Greetings, Lord Wenren.

Lord Wenren.

- Second Miss, why are you back? - Is my father in the study?

Didn't he go to the academy to see you?

He went to the academy? When?

He left more than an hour ago.

Second Miss, I'm going to work.

Why did you bring me here?

Go down.

Why do you want me to go down?

There are no feud between us.

Why did you send men to pursue and kill me?

You are right.

There are no feud between us. Why would I do that?

I'm asking you!

There are no feud between us.

Why did you send men to pursue and kill me?!

Wang Quan has already told me about your terrible state.

The problem is, I didn't send anyone to kill you.

Still quibbling?

Is this your handwriting?

Yes.

Is this your seal?

Yes.

Just because of a few words

written by your brush and ink I was being pursued to be killed by someone.

My mother died without seeing me one last time.

Come here!

- Listen to me. - Come here.

Da Qiang, did you see my father?

Lord Wenren? Didn't he go in to find you?

Find me?

Can you see this? I was holed up here nine years ago.

Do you know much of a trauma it is for a child nine years ago?

It has been nine years. I have been looking for you.

I finally found you. I'm going to kill you now!

Listen to me.

I do not know where that came from. I can promise you

that I did not write that. It was not my order.

Nine years ago, there wasn't any connection between us.

-Why would I kill you? -Stop explaining!

I'm going to kill you today.

I want to take revenge.

- Classmate, did you see my father? - No.

What about you? Did you see my father?

I didn't.

- Did you see my father? - No.

Father.

Father.

I'm A'Juan. Where are you?

Father.

Father.

What's wrong with you? Dont't scare me.

Wake up now, Father.

Father.

Father.

Wake up now.

Father? Father.

Father, wake up now.

Wake up now.

Father.

Zhu Xiu Academy

Why are you back so late?

Are you okay?

- Madam. - How's my husband?

Lord Wenren is still unconscious.

What did the doctor say?

The doctor said that Lord Wenren may not wake up for a while.

What's going on?

Madam, someone from Ministry of Revenue is here. They request Lord Wenren to settle some official business.

Look at the time now.

Let me talk to them. Tell them that father is unconscious

- He can't go.. - Stop.

Are you out of your mind?

Many officials in the Imperial Court are eyeing his post.

If they find out and your father is still unconscious,

they will definitely take actions.

Tell them that Lord Wenren caught a cold. In a serious condition.

He won't be going out for the following days.

What about his work?

Send them all to the manor. I will take care of it.

Whoever dares to expose Lord Wenren condition

will be punish according to the house rule.

You, come here.

Speak. What's going on?

I...

You...

I don't know either.

You don't know?

Such a big capital

and you went to look for him at a forst.

Unless...

someone told you where he was.

No one told me. I found my way there.

Madam! The physician is out.

If I find out this is related to you,

I won't spare you.

Are you really happy?

What else can I do.

After all, he is Little Monkey's father.

I will tell you frankly.

My hate toward Wenren Jing is not less than yours.

I want him to fail. Let me tell you.

This matter has nothing to do with Little Monkey.

Back when I found out that Wenren Jing is corrupted.

The hard part is not finding evidence.

It is finding a way to protect A'Juan.

In the end, it is a father that gave birth and took care of her.

Senior, do you have any solutions?

Enough. I'm leaving.

Where are you going?

Go to Xiangzhou.

There was disaster there last year.

Wenren Jing took part in the relief money.

I believe there's something fishy.

I may find more evidence if I go there.

Let me take care of this bad guy.

Be responsible for taking care of Little Monkey. Otherwise,

I'm not done with you yet.

Senior Lu,

I'm sure we will meet again.

Zhu Xiu Academy

Did you take my father into the forest?

Yes or no?

Yes.

Why did you do that?

Didn't you promise me that you wouldn't harm him?

Why did you harm him till he's in this condition?

Whats wrong with him?

With his condition now, do you still need to pretend?

- I didn't do anything to him yesterday. - Why should I believe you?

Since the first day I met you, you have been lying to me.

You are full of resentments towards him.

You took him away and he's unconscious now.

How do you expect me to believe you?

- So, you are saying I harmed him? - Yes.

Yes, I harmed him.

He deserves to die. I told him that I was going to kill him.

I want him to experience what it feels to lose everything.

What about me?

I'm the daughter of the man you hate the most.

You want him to lose everything.

Are you going to kill me?

Tell me.

- Will you kill me too? - Yes.

What's wrong?

There's a letter from the palace

stating the General Jia caught a cold.

They want me to set off immediately to replace him at the army for a few days.

I can not accompany you for new year dinner.

Go then.

What's wrong? Why are you looking at me with a worried look?

I'm leaving then. Take good care of yourself.

Don't miss your meals.

Don't miss your sleep too.

I say, you are such a nag.

Go.

Didn't I tell you to go?

Dean.

Qiuchi, you are alone?

The kitchen prepared made many dishes.

If you don't mind,

Accompany me

to have a new year dinner.

Thank you, Dean.

But, your family and you,

it wasn't easy to be reunited.

I...won't impose on you.

I knew you would say this.

Look,

I brought this for you. The food is hot

and the wine is warm too.

Qiuchi, you wouldn't reject this, right?

Come, take this.

Enjoy this.

If you are unhappy eating alone,

you are welcome to impose on me anytime.

Look at the snow.

Age in the heart. You are one year older.

Happy new year.

Happy new year.

So beautiful.

Look at this.

So beautiful.

Really so beautiful. I will turn it for you.

Look at this.

Husband,

wake up soon.

Wenren Manor

♫ A few years ago, I thought being alone in my world was the best ♫

♫ Often never met. ♫

♫ I thought everything's fine in my silence ♫

♫ For years, you have kept the warmest heart ♫

♫ Fortunately, I met you ♫

♫ I feel that everything I have been waiting for is worth it ♫

♫ I just met you and it rained ♫

♫ Don’t worry about how far the road will be tomorrow, worry about it ♫

♫ It’s just that the best is always the last ♫

♫ The finale is the most beautiful beginning ♫

♫ Meet you at the intersection. Don’t worry about the twists and turns to the left and right, be more stable ♫

♫ It’s just that the last is always the best ♫

♫ Meeting you is the most beautiful beginning ♫

♫ A few years ago, I thought being alone in my world was the best ♫

♫ Often never met. ♫

Look like you.

♫ I thought everything's fine in my silence ♫

-Really cutie. -Look like you.

That's right.

♫For years, you have kept the warmest heart ♫

♫ Fortunately, I met you ♫

Come, let's eat together.

Let's eat.

Okay. Come.

Come.

♫ I just met you and it rained ♫

♫ Don’t worry about how far the road will be tomorrow, worry about it ♫

Father,

what kind of person are you?

As a daughter, I know nothing.

They say you are corrupted and a murder.

But I do not have the courage to defend you.

Hence, Father,

wake up soon. Okay?

Personally clarify to everyone.

Give everyone an explanation.

Otherwise...

Let me do it for you.

Slowly.

I wonder what's the occasion of Prince Kangqin's visit? My apologies for not going out to receive you.

Greetings, Prince Kangqin.

At ease.

I wonder why you are here today.

Where's Wenrun Shu?

My husband has the cold and is resting in bed.

Still is not recovered.

I wonder what urgent matters you have

that you came here to disturb his rest.

Cold?

He's sick for a month just because of a cold?

He should have recovered by now.

He's definitely very sick.

So he should rest in bed.

If that is true and he is still painstakingly tending to state affairs.

This is to much for him.

Prince, you must be joking.

No matter what, I should meet him so I do not worry.

Prince, a cold is easily contagious.

See Prince Kangqin? It's better you don't take this risk.

If he does not show up tomorrow, do not blame me for rushing in.

Take care, Prince Kangqin.

No need.

Take care.

Father, when will you wake up?

Wenren Manor

Qinghe, what brings you here?

Today's the Lantern Festival. The academy is hosting a Lanten Riddles event.

Did you forget this?

Yes, I really forgot.

I heard many people will attend.

Go and have fun. I want to stay home and take care of my father.

A'Juan, it has been a month since you went out.

If this continue you will get sick after your dad recover.

Do not jinx me.

I am doing this for your own good.

Wait for me. I will be back after changing my clothes.

A display of fireworks and a sea of lanterns.

The star bridge is unlocked.

The dark dust follows the horses.

The bright moon could be seen everywhere

Under the shadow of the moonlight,

the singing girls are gorgeously dressed

How beautiful.

Make room.

Qinghe?

Qinghe!

Look at that.

Over here.

How pretty.

Great!

Great!

Great.

Where's my mistake?

Do not play if you do not know it.

How many times did you lose? You have not won once.

"The yellow crane is gone and will never return". Where's the mistake?

Wrong. It is the word "Fu".

That's right. It's not in there.

Where's the word "Fu"?

That's right. The word "Fu" is missing.

That's right.

Pay.

Just wait and see.

You do not have to run if you lose.

- You... - I...

I can not. You go.

Brother Luo, why are you lying here?

Come with me to answer the latarn questions.

Everyone infuriated me.

Why aren't you being quiet?

Help me win it back.

Old Buddy, come on.

Not interested.

Xie Ziyun, what's up?

Instructor Hang, you are here just in time.

Carry Luo Qiuchi out to answer lantern questions.

Do you think Xiao Xue will bother about you?

- What are you doing? - You have been idling here for too long.

Xie Ziyun, show the way. - Okay. Over here.

Zhu Xiu Academy

Aren't you going to put me down?

Look.

This is a scenary. What a shame to miss it.

How great.

Xiao Xue.

So beautiful.

Just go. Qinghe is waiting for you.

What about you?

I'll go play a game with Ziyun.

That is great. You finally thought it through.

Okay then.

- What? - Money.

Don't you bring money along when you are out?

What? That's all?

Ziyun.

Brother Luo, this way please.

Let's go.

-Wrap it up for you? -Fine.

Okay.

Miss, your hand are full.

Let me help you with these.

- Okay. - Instructor Hang?

Here.

Hold these tight. Miss, you haven't paid yet.

Let me do it.

- Thank you. - Is this enough?

- Yes. - Thanks.

Why did you buy so many sweets?

These are for A'Juan but I can't find her now.

- Where is she? - No idea.

Can't you lower the price?

You are here too?

A'Juan, you are here too?

The outfit suits you very well today. You look really pretty.

Is that so? Thank you.

I still need to find my friend. I am leaving.

Take care, A'Juan.

- Qiuchi. - Move aside.

- A'Juan, who is he? - He's my friend.

Qiuchi, release him now.

Are you crazy?

- Sorry... - Follow me.

Brother Luo.

Brother Luo!

Where did he go?

Can you still remember which direction she went?

No idea. The pancake's getting cold.

Why don't you eat these instead?

I mean, it doesn't taste good once it's cold.

Thank you.

Isn't it for me to eat?

So beautiful.

So beautiful.

So beautiful.

Hang Ruxue.

I'm here.

You did merit in leading the troop to stabilize the chaos at Qingzhou. His Majesty's

punishment for not protecting the library at the academy,

has been rescinded and your position has been restored.

So beautiful.

So beautiful.

Release me.

It hurts. What are you doing?

I want to ask what you're doing! How could you let a random man touch you?

What do you mean by letting a random man touch me?

He even complimented your outfit.

This kind of man is not serious in what he says. What if he...

He's my cousin.

I thought you don't care about me anymore.

Why do you still care what I do with another man?

It must be tiring for you.

You've always been stuck in between me and my father.

I was too self-centered.

I kept pestering you to give it up.

But what am I asking you to let go of?

All the pain you've endured or your mother's death?

I was too selfish.

I kept giving you a hard time.

I won't anymore starting from now.

- I just don't want you to be involved. - But you and I both know that it's impossible.

He's my father. This is reality. Because of this,

I can't personally see you kill him.

Hence, I won't like you anymore.

Starting from now, I will stop liking you.

Just take your revenge.

I'll protect my family.

We'll...

Let's have our own destinies.

♫ Turned into my thoughts. They are in our story too ♫

♫ Bits and pieces that cannot be replaced ♫

♫ Want to wait until the right time ♫

♫ Then turn to the page you opened ♫

Father.

Father.

What's wrong?

Afraid that I won't wake up?

Father, you are finally awake.

Do you know how anxious I was?

Aren't I well now?

You are awake.

Have you really recovered?

- Are you really fine? - I'm fine.

You scared me to death!

Okay.

By the way, Father, what happened?

What's so urgent that you are here?

I woke up and wanted to tell you a piece of good news.

I came to the academy to clarify something.

- I'm here to find Luo Qiuchi. - What?

You are here to see him.

You can't. Did you forget he wants to kill you?

I won't allow you to see him.

Frankly, that day,

I have to kill you today!

If you aren't my junior sister's father,

I would have personally killed you.

So, this is what happpened?

Father, I misunderstood him.

Misunderstood?

What do you mean?

I just told him that I won't see him anymore.

I also said a lot of mean things.

You two are together?

Father, now is not the time to ask this!

Looks like it's not easy for the both of you.

Okay. I have something to discuss with him.

Take me to see him.

I...

I...I dare not.

Why?

I'm too ashamed to see him.

But you need to clarify this too.

Okay?

Let's go.

Father, slow down.

Be careful.

Qiuchi.

It's okay.

There's something I need to tell you.

Have a talk with me.

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"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 ♫

♫ Is she still waiting there ♫

♫ Dear wind, please blow gently ♫

♫ Slowly blowing the ends of her hair ♫

♫ Rain, please drizzle slowly ♫

♫ Don’t dampen her face ♫