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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 25]

[Zhu Xiu Academy]

- I should go now. - General Hang, it must be tiring to train soldiers.

Now that there are no wars, you must take good care of yourself.

Don't tire yourself out.

I still have the Golden Sores medicine.

If you finish using yours, I'll send some more to you.

Sorry, I'm meddling in your business.

You've been leading soldiers for so many years. You must know everything.

You're no longer stuttering.

It's the first time I've heard you say so much without stuttering.

- We'll meet again. - We'll meet again.

Giddy up.

We'll meet again.

[General's Manor]

General Hang.

Greetings, General Hang.

General Hang!

♫ Even if it turns round and round ♫

♫ It’s also lost in the vast crowd ♫

♫ Even though it will turn a thousand times ♫

♫ There will be no complaints ♫

♫ In this life, we have each other ♫

♫ You are my bondage ♫

♫ Maybe I was too stubborn ♫

♫ Bearing sadness alone ♫

♫ Always used to hiding ♫

Qiuchi, what are we waiting for?

Do you remember the letter I got the fake Mountain Lord to write?

The one he wrote to the mastermind?

I sent it using his messenger pigeon before we left Qingzhou.

It's time for us to find out the result.

I failed to successfully complete the mission.

- I hope you will forgive me. - How did you escape from the prison?

I feigned illness!

They sent two subordinates and a doctor to see me.

I killed them and escaped.

But I have nowhere to go now. I hope you'll take me in.

Take you in?

What are you doing, sneaking about?

Aren't you going to let people sleep?

After him!

- How did it go? - It really wasn't him.

It was a trap. There were two people.

Did you see their faces?

It was too dark. But one used a whip, and the other used a catapult.

Luo Qiuchi. Wenren Juan.

- Father. - Ah Juan, why are you back all of a sudden?

I came back to get something. I'm heading back to the academy now.

Have some breakfast before you go.

All right.

Get a bowl of porridge.

Yes, Sir Wenren.

That's right, Father, I heard you threw a big tantrum yesterday.

What was that about?

It's all because of that Lu Xingyun.

He could have just gone if he wanted to.

Right? But when he left,

he took one of my best bottles of wine.

Isn't that ridiculous of him?

Father, I think you're actually sad that Master is gone.

What nonsense are you saying?

Father... about the documents,

how are your investigations going?

I've recently checked up on the documents are the Treasury.

All the fake documents that were issued in my name

had to do with withdrawing money.

I calculated it all

and it added up to millions.

Millions?

Then if we can't figure out who it was,

all the responsibility will fall on your shoulders.

That's why I have to find this person as soon as possible.

We shouldn't have let that guy escape last night.

If we hadn't, we might already know who's been forging your identity!

What happened last night?

Last night, Luo Qiuchi pretended to be Zhang Heliang.

He claimed that he'd successfully escaped from prison and lured out that person's subordinate.

We thought we could catch him.

But we still lost him in the end.

He actually brought you along to do such a dangerous thing?

What does he think he's doing?!

Father, don't be angry.

Look, aren't I just fine? Nothing happened to me.

If anything happened to him, do you think I'd let him off?

Father...

do you not like Luo Qiuchi?

- No. - That means you like him!

No.

You aren't still bearing a grudge against him

because of that earlier misunderstanding, right?

Do you think your father is such a person?

Help me.

Give me some food!

Lady Boss, two pancakes, please!

Qiuchi, why didn't you let me help him?

- He was so pitiful. - Here are your pancakes.

- Enjoy. - Thank you.

If you help him this time, what about next time?

If you help just that one person, what about the other refugees? Have you thought of that?

But didn't you buy him a pancake just now?

- What's the difference? - That was different.

By buying him food, I saved him.

If you give him a bag of money, it might cost him his life.

Why?

By giving him a pancake, once he's done with it, he's done.

But if you give him such a bag of money,

then it might attract the attention of those with bad intentions.

In the best case scenario, they might cheat him.

Or worse, they might beat him up.

They might even beat him to death.

For an orphaned kid like him,

even if he died on the street, no one would spare him another glance.

Qiuchi, are you thinking about your childhood again?

This kid is smart.

I was the one who helped him just now,

but he kept crying and begging you.

Because he could tell that you were an easier mark.

Are you really worried that

a smart kid like him won't survive?

So in the end, it's just because he begged me, but not you.

You're so petty!

If you're done eating, let's go.

All right, all right! I'll pay.

Qiuchi... my money bag is gone!

It was there just now!

Oh no, is it that kid?

Qiuchi, don't be so fierce!

What if you scare the child?

All right, off you go.

He runs so fast!

That brat!

Forget it, Qiuchi, don't go after him.

It's been so long. He's long gone by now.

Since he's so young and so pitiful,

just take it as if I gave him that money bag.

It's precisely because he's young and pitiful

that I don't want him to be like that.

Forget it.

We'll let him off.

Lady Boss! The bill!

Coming! It's four wen.

Thank you.

- Let's go. - Wait!

Pancake for sale.

Son, you've done well, you've made me look good!

Thank you, Father.

Hey, sister!

Father! Brother!

Qinghe, meet our new manager of the treasury.

Brother, you got promoted?

Of course!

Wow, Father, you must have spent a lot this time!

Sister, come... I'll tell you how much he spent.

Come here... what nonsense are you saying!

Father, look, he's bullying me again!

We did spend some money at first,

but Qingcao

was hard-working and diligent, and worked his way up.

Since you entered the Treasury in July last year,

it's only been a few months!

Father, July to August is one month,

August to September is two months...

All right, son, you can stop counting.

Anyway, it's a good result!

Thank you, Father.

Father, Princess Yan took the initiative to mention this promotion.

Qingcao doesn't count.

Qingshui is a physician with the Ministry of Rites.

I heard Qingshi is going to be promoted too.

I want to see if there are any more junior sensible kids in our clan.

Father, our family members are already with the Ministry of Household, Ministry of Rites and Ministry of Archives.

- Is that not enough? - Of course not!

Since our family came to the capital,

these officials have always been friendly with me on the surface,

but in their hearts they still look down on me.

Even when Qinghe went to the academy to study,

there were many people who were gossiping about it. Why?

Because your father is a merchant!

But now it's good.

All of you young ones are doing well!

It's evident that if you want to be stable in the Imperial Court,

one needs to have many descendants. Right?

Yes, Father.

- Qinghe, about your marriage... - Father!

Your marriage...

I... I have to go to class. You carry on, I'm off!

Qinghe! Don't run!

We haven't talked about your handsome groom yet!

This child...

Father, it's been busy at the Treasury recently. I'll take my leave.

Fine. No wonder Lord Yan recommended you.

- Off you go! - Yes, Father.

[Treasury]

Brother-in-law?

Brother-in-law, weren't you going to the palace today?

When did you dispatch the disaster funds for Xiangzhou?

Zhao Qingcao!

Sir Wenren.

When did you send out the disaster funds for Xiangzhou?

Lord Yan notified me that it has already been dispatched.

It should be... 10 days ago.

Brother-in-law, we sent it out 10 days ago.

10 days ago? That's strange.

These funds are sent out using the fastest horses.

It should have arrived a long time ago.

What's going on?

Sir Wenren, are you talking about the refugees who came into the city today?

Could it have been because they left Xiangzhou too early,

and didn't get to collect the funds?

You have no business here now. Go work.

Yes.

Pay attention to the news in the capital.

I believe there will be a order very soon.

There will be another disaster relief fund to assist those victims.

Yes.

Take some men with you to the city gate and keep a lookout for the victims.

Report the sitution to me.

What?

Yes.

You must do it yourself.

Yes.

Slowly.

It stinks.

It stinks.

Let's go back.

I beg you. Please give me something to eat.

-I beg you. Please give me something to eat. -Money.

Thank you!

- Thank you. - If you want to thank, you should thank Lord Yan.

- Thank you, Sirs. - It's me.

Thank you, Sir.

Are they gone?

- Are they gone? - They've gone.

Is my hat on straight? Take a look.

It's straight.

What a bunch of hungry ghosts!

What are you writing?

Sir Yan, the situation of the refugees is worse than I'd imagined.

I need to report this quickly to Sir Wenren.

It is very serious.

Write this. Say that there are too many refugees, and riots have broken out.

Many citizens of the capital have been affected.

But I never saw any of the refugees riot.

How have they not? I was almost torn to pieces, did you not see?

I told you to write it, so write it. Why do you have so much to say?

Sir Yan, that's false reporting of the situation!

You could get put to death for that!

- Do you want to help them? - Yes.

If you don't write it that way, how will the court dispense any money? If they don't dispense money, how can you help them?

Oh, I see.

Learn to be smarter.

Yes.

Let's go. Come on!

What are you waiting for?

Step back!

Step back!

Let us in.

Step back!

What are you doing?

Surround them, hurry!

Stop!

I'm scared.

General Hang, you're finally here.

What are you doing?

We have to chase all these beggars out of the city.

What beggars? They're refugees!

Do you hear that? They're refugees!

Who told you to do this?

But... this is an order from the palace.

I'm going to the palace. You stay here and block them.

- General... who do we block? - Everyone.

If someone tries to make a move, arrest them.

If there's any problem,

- I'll take full responsibility. - Yes.

General Hang, this...

Let's go!

Lord Zhang...

Let's discuss this another day.

- This needs to be discussed again. - Fine.

Prince Kang.

General Hang, what are you doing here instead of keeping guard outside the city?

Refugees are our people too.

Now that they're suffering, as officials of the court, we should take care of them.

Hang Ru Xue, as a general

you're only in charge of leading armies into battle and completing the tasks the court assigns to you.

As for what those tasks might be... that's our job.

It's not something that concerns you.

So your job

is to neglect the people of this country?

Luo Qiuchi... you're just a young scholar.

Just because you got a jade pendant from the emperor,

you think you can speak to me like that?

Does Prince Kang really think I'm being impolite,

or are you angry because I've touched a nerve?

My soldiers can guard against threats from without and maintain order within.

But they will never be used against our own people.

So I hope Prince Kang will revoke the order.

Do you think you love the people

more than all the court officials do?

Then let me ask you: have you thought about the capital's people?

Once all the refugees come in, then what will the people in the capital eat and drink?

If those refugees get greedy and start to steal and stir up trouble,

who will be in charge if it disrupts the livelihoods and lives of the people in the capital?

You, Luo Qiuchi? Or you, Hang Ruxue?

Making decisions for the people cannot solely be based on kindness.

If all you think about is blundering ahead, then you're no official.

You're just a rash youngster.

- Let's go. - Wait!

You say it's for the people of the capital.

But have you ever asked them

if they're willing to receive the refugees?

Officials might not be kind or honest

but the people can be.

I'm warning you.. if I see a single refugee in the city,

I'll interrogate the both of you.

Prince Kang,

we've never met. But you can recognise me on sight.

Let's go.

Qiuchi, what should we do now?

It's not really possible to hope for Prince Kang to revoke the order now.

Let's go back and figure out a plan.

I have a plan...

Kidnap Prince Kang and force him to change the order!

Let's go and come up with (another) plan!

Wait up!

Qinghe, let's...

Here!

Come on, over here...

You can put it here!

I'll find some food for you later.

Qinghe!

Qinghe...

Let's go.

Did you arrange all this?

There wasn't enough time, so it's still a little simple.

I know you said in class

that helping people isn't something that can be simply solved with money.

But... you can argue with Prince Kang and protect them,

but apart from giving money, I don't know what else I can do to help.

- Give me a hand. - Okay.

Yes, this is it.

Qiuchi, let's not just stand here. Let's go help over there!

Let's go!

Did you think that I wouldn't have been able to deal with this matter?

- No... - No?

Yes... but I'm not looking down on you at all!

I come from a family of generals.

I've never questioned any order from the court.

But today... I'm not so sure.

Come on, take all this down!

Who dares to do it?

Stop!

Hang Ruxue, Luo Qiuchi...

How bold you two are.

You dare to disobey my order?

We didn't disobey your order.

See, all the refugees are here. Isn't this what you wanted?

Hang Ruxue, you're an official of the court.

Are you going along with all this nonsense?

Prince Kang has misunderstood. I'm obeying the order and guarding the city gate.

I won't let a single refugee into the city.

And I won't let anyone chase them away.

Hang Ruxue, I order you

to chase them away. The further the better!

Drive us away? He's too evil.

Prince Kang, they are refugees.

Listen to him.

You guys know it was Prince Kang's order to keep everyone outside the gate.

Now that the refugees are staying outside

Prince Kang is kicking them out.

If everyone knows that Prince Kang went back on his words.

Wouldn't this be going against the prestige of trust?

-Yes. -You went back on your words.

-Right -You went back on your words.

How can he do this?

You think I am afraid of you?

Cut the meaningless talking. I will say the same thing.

If I see a refugee interrupt the lives of the people in the capital

I will held you all accountable.

Lets continue.

Qinghe, lets go help them set up the tent.

-Lets go. -Lets go.

Here.

-Thank you. -This.

Help me help you.

Mother, this is for you.

I am not hungry. You can drink it.

Drink it while it is hot.

- Grandma. - Thank you.

Why didn't you stay in Xiangzhou?

There should be lots of relief funds in Xiangzhou.

What relief funds.

They only gave every household a palm-sized bun.

How is that enough for us to eat.

I heard father say

that there is a lot of relief fund.

That's all right, grandma, since you're here, just stay here.

The people in the capital are all kind people.

Rest assure.

Little brat...

Little thief!

Where else can you go?

Qiuchi! Grandma, I'll make a move.

You still want to run.

It's you?

Brother, I am hungry.

-Hungry. -Here.

Eat inside.

Thank you.

I am hungry.

Come help.

Come here. Don't be afraid.

Good.

The money is right here. Please do not capture me.

They will starve if I am gone.

Good.

Hide it well. Do not let someone see it.

Remember, I didn't give this to you.

Thank you.

From now on, don't...

Little brother, are you all right?

You must be tired. Rest for a bit.

Qiuchi, are you tired?

If anything, I'll do it myself. I can carry it.

I'm tired? I'm a man! Why would I be tired?

Wait.

What is this?

This...is just clothes. What's wrong?

Clothes?

This many?

- I'm afraid of the cold. Can't I? - Why did I hear something?

- Did you hear it? - How come there was a noise?

Was there? You must be mistaken.

No, what mischief are you two up to?

Open it up for me to see.

See what? What's this got to do with you?

Yeah, what are they up to?

I insist on opening it to see.

Who knows what you two brought in?

What if it's something shameful?

I must tell the Professor about it.

Open it!

You want to see? I'll tell you truthfully.

Inside are all my undergarments.

You want to see? I'll show it to you.

Just look at it in front of everyone and show them.

How a young lady from Wenren family treats a man's clothes with her manipulation of others.

Shut up!

You don't want to see? Move aside.

This...

I really did hear something.

[Dormitory of Luo Qiuchi]

Quickly, quickly.

We carried this for a long time. Wouldn't there be suffocation?

Touch it and see.

I'm embarrassed to.

Qiuchi, say, did my sister get suspicious just now?

What if she finds out?

Who cares?

Take off the clothes first.

Little brother, you're awake. Do you feel okay?

I'm fine. Thank you, sister.

Don't pretend to be pitiful. I don't buy it.

- Qiuchi, he's really feeling unwell! - Really?

Who knows if he's afraid that I would go after him for stealing?

Little brother, don't be afraid.

Tell me. What's your name?

- My name is Xiao Zhan. - Xiao Zhan?

- Then sleep some more, okay? - But my younger brothers and sisters...

Don't worry, I've taken care of it all.

Be good.

I told you not to meddle in this.

If you are discovered, Prince Kang will unleash himself.

What else can I do then?

If we don't take care of him, what if his illness gets worse?

Prince Kang has ordered so many soldiers to search for the refugees

the physician refuse to take him in, and we can't let him stay in the guest room.

He's such a young child.

If his illness gets worse, it'll be even harder to treat.

It's not that easy to get sick. Who hasn't walked that road?

All right. Go bring the water and medicine over.

You're always being the stupid good person,

with no bandit charisma at all. How are you going to be my wife?

Hurry and go!

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Wenren Juan, open the door!

What are you doing here?

Professor, Luo Qiuchi is inside.

Luo Qiuchi and Wenren Juan, these two neglected school rules and regulations,

are conducting themselves improperly.

Wenren Shu, before we understand the situation,

don't make rash conclusions.

Professor Xuan, she refuses to open the door is because she is guilty.

This is a fact as clear as day.

This...

Come, move aside.

Luo Qiuchi, open the door.

I'm the Professor.

What should we do? They're all here.

- I'll go out first. - No! They're find out!

We have to explain this. Or else it'll be even more troublesome.

- But– - But what? We have to explain it.

- No, Qiuchi, no! - Sooner or later--

What's this?

Professor.

Luo Qiuchi, why is Wenren Juan in your room?

- Explain this to everyone. - Yeah.

What is she doing in his room?

It has already come to this point, you better quickly explain.

Yeah, I believe you two.

Tell us the truth. Quickly!

I...We...

Who are you all?

This...

Your child is already this old?

Professor Ouyang.

- No, no. Please don't misunderstand! - Look!

The situation is like this. When we found Xiao Zhan,

he was already severely ill.

But the condition of the tents at the outskirt of the city is bad,

And no one was able to take care of him.

So we thought to bring him back first.

Get him settled for now.

Since it's like this, why didn't you tell

everyone the truth?

Because the imperial court has a order to prohibit refugees from entering the capital.

It's said that they are unclean.

Xiao Zhan is just ill.

- He only needs a few days to recuperate. - Everyone knows there are many victims of the disaster.

Perhaps he'll steal everyone's things so he can fill his stomach.

Do we have any solutions?

Who's to say if he is really actually sick?

You have no shame in dragging everyone into this mess.

I said that he is ill! I've asked a physician already.

- Who knows if you're telling the truth or not. - You!

Enough! Stop bickering.

I know you are doing this

with good intentions.

But I am an imperial official.

I cannot disregard the orders of the imperial court.

Take this money from the academy for him to be treated by a physician.

- But Professor... - Take it.

- Here. - Thank you, Professor.

But this child must leave the academy.

Remember, have the child leave before noon.

- Professor! - Let's go.

Professor Ouyang.

Professor Ouyang, I'm begging you.

The Professor has spoken.

- Let's go too. - Let's go.

Sister, it's okay.

It's best if I leave.

Qiuchi, what should we do?

Qiuchi!

Professor!

Qiuchi, you don't need to say more.

This matter is non-negotiable.

I'm not here to negotiate. I'm here to tell you.

I'm taking charge of this kid.

Luo Qiuchi, ever since you entered the academy,

you disputed with the students.

Subsequently, at the birthday banquet of Lord Wenren,

you incurred hatred from the civil and military officials.

And now, you want to defy the prohibition issued by the Imperial Court?

Qiuchi, you're something who will take the imperial exam to become an official.

The way you're going against the imperial court

- what good will this do for your future? - Professor.

I am not becoming an enemy of the imperial court.

I am becoming an enemy of injustice.

Have you been out the city gates recently? Seen the situation with the refugees?

Keeping warm and adequately fed is even a problem--as for us,

we're just here talking cheerfully, joking around, free of worries.

What you are saying is not something that can be solved by just the two of us.

So we just stand by and let the oppression happen?

Professor, do you remember

what you said to me?

As scholars, if you want to ensure the welfare of the citizens,

then you have to take the imperial exam and become officials.

Use what you've learn to govern for the welfare of the people.

Our responsibility is to teach you all

each and every one of you to become someone who can stand up for the people.

Officials who work for the good of the world and the people.

I thought

you're the Professor and you teach us

so we can become a good official that will help the world and the people.

And now, just because of a mere order prohibiting the refugees from coming into the city

you don't even care for the life or death of a child. Tell me how I should be convinced?

You read the books of virtues everyday, you talk of the principles of being virtuous and benevolent.

The refugees that need your help are right in front of your eyes but you choose to ignore them.

Tell me how I can be convinced?

Since Professor is unwilling to help,

then I won't force you.

I will make sure of the welfare of this child.

"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 ♫