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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 its 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 25]

[Court of Judicial Review] My Lord, I ran into these beggars on the way to visiting my family.

I pitied them and told the maid to give them some money.

Who would have known that they thought I gave too little.

A bunch of them climbed into my carriage.

They robbed all the valuables from me.

Is this true?

Lord, please be merciful. Please be merciful.

We couldn't help it.

It's true that a beggar can't help being poor.

But she already gave you money, why did you go up to grab more?

Lord, please allow me to reply.

Ever since the flooding disaster, there was no harvest.

My family's men either died or got sick.

What's left are us women and children. We don't have any skills,

so we can only beg on the streets.

We don't want to see our children die of hunger.

That's right.

I remember that Jishan Charity Hall would regularly distribute money to the disaster victims.

The money distributed by the Ministry of Revenue is getting less and less.

Jishan Charity Hall's money isn't enough to feed so many mouths.

The adults don't eat.

We just pick up some rotten tree bark and vegetable leaves.

We can survive this way. But,

the children can't.

We saw this young mistress was wearing gold and silver,

so she must be from a wealthy family. We thought,

even if she lost some stuff,

she wouldn't hurt.

So we...

What a joke! A wealthy family should be robbed?

- Lord, please be merciful. - Lord, please be merciful.

Enough.

Only money was lost this time. There was no loss of life.

Considering you were forced by your living, I won't pursue further.

But there won't be a next time.

If you offend again, I won't forgive you.

- Thank you, Lord. - Thank you, Lord.

You may leave.

You let them leave? What about my things?

Whatever Third Sister-in-Law lost in items, I will repay you.

- This... - Isn't Third Sister-in-Law going back to your family?

What for? What if I run into bandits again?

[Court of Judicial Review]

[Court of Judicial Review]

Heavens!

Master and Madam, you had no idea.

I was almost killed by those beggars.

I originally thought if I reported to the authorities, Brother Yulou would exact justice. But look at him!

He didn't help his own family. His elbow was turning to the outside.

Brother Yulou, Eldest Brother has left.

Second Older Brother went to the border. Your Third Older Brother isn't an official.

You are the only pillar in this family.

Instead of punishing those robbers, you actually let them get their wonton way.

Third Sister-in-Law, don't be anxious. How much money did you lose? I'll repay you.

Repay? Look at my hands.

They are bruised blue and purple by those killers. How do you repay me?

Enough. Just get a doctor to take a look in a while.

- I... - Yulou.

I know that you pity the civilians and feel sorry for those defenseless women and children.

But the law is blind. As an imperial official, you must carry out law and order.

If you don't rule it once, it will be difficult to convince the people next time. Remember that.

Yes, I'll remember it.

It hurts so much.

How did it get into such a mess outside?

That's why it's said that women and children suffer the most after a disaster.

A man can support himself with a skill.

Those homeless women and children don't have any skill to survive.

So they become burdens. I've already reported to the Ministry of Revenue.

But the disaster is over, and they are able-bodied.

It's inappropriate to let the imperial court continue to support them.

But these women and children are really helpless.

There is no place to house them either.

Don't be anxious. I'll think of a solution to help you.

I finally know now how difficult it is to be an official who is like parents to the civilians.

Everyone only thinks it's glorious to be an official, but they don't know the hardships.

" Loving the people as if they are your children" sounds easy,

but it takes great pains to do it.

You've finally realized the real flavor now?

Yes. The higher the position, the bigger the responsibility.

Don't worry. There must be a solution.

Let's go.

This is quite good-looking.

This pattern is pretty,

but the fabric isn't good. It won't last from the rubbing.

- It is a little thick. - Fourth Young Mistress.

Why is she here?

We are in one family, why hold an overnight grude?

Besides, your disagreement with Brother Yulou has nothing to do with Shaochun.

That's right, Third Sister-in-Law.

I will apologize on behalf of my husband.

I hope Third Sister-in-Law will be forgiving.

Come, Shaochun, sit.

Anyway, I won't dare to walk around in the area that Brother Yulou is in charge of.

Even if I have to leave the manor, I will take Eldest Sister-in-Law with me.

Eldest Sister-in-Law is strong in martial arts.

She will suppress the mob with a few moves.

I don't want to come home with a body full of wounds.

I didn't know I'll be so useful these days.

You are more useful than Brother Yulou.

Is that so?

Oh yes.

- What is it? - Can Eldest Sister-in-Law go somewhere with me?

- Where? - Come with me.

Where?

I haven't finished talking.

Lin Shaochun, I haven't forgiven you!

You can't abandon me here.

Look at me.

Why did you drag me here?

Can Eldest Sister-in-Law teach them to learn martial arts?

Teach them?

They used to have their own homes. It's because of the natural disaster that they've wandered here.

A woman without a man, and has no skill of her own,

she does nothing all day long. It's not good to continue on like this.

But what can they do if I teach them martial arts?

Eldest Sister-in-Law must have forgotten. Many a manor's women need bodyguards when they go out.

But the manor's servants are all men.

It's not that convenient to have them follow.

If there is a female bodyguard that knows martial arts,

isn't it more convenient for the female dependents, and it lets these people

have something to do and make money?

Yes. That's good. That's good.

I'm not doing anything in the manor anyway.

I'm either practicing martial arts or chatting with Third Sister-in-Law.

After that shameless Eldest Young Master left, I kept missing him day and night.

I may as well teach them. It will distract me too. It's one stone two birds.

- I will thank Eldest Sister-in-Law on their behalf first. - Alright.

- Everyone, come here! - It's my turn.

Fourth Young Mistress.

Come, come over this way.

From now on, the Sun Manor's Eldest Young Mistress will teach you martial arts.

This skill will benefit you.

First of all, it will strengthen your body and not let others bully you.

Secondly, once you become good with your martial arts,

you can guard the female dependents from the manors when they go out, and make some money.

The imperial court has limited funds and can't feed so many people.

It's best to rely on yourself instead of begging others. When you eventually can't stand up from begging,

you will regret it. Utilize this time when you still have strength

to save some money. Later on,

you can help your children to have a better future.

This...

Of course, if you are willing, you can start practicing with Eldest Young Mistress today.

if you are not willing, my Jishan Charity Hall can only assist the aged, disabled, and the sick.

We can't support those who only eat and do nothing.

If anyone wants to enjoy the fruits of others' labor, please leave and find other ways.

I've said everything. You can decide on whether you'll stay or leave.

- What do we do? - Do you want to learn martial arts?

What is martial arts?

- Learn martial arts? - I'm willing.

I want to earn money. I want to learn martial arts from Eldest Young Mistress.

- I'm willing. - I'm wiling too.

- I want to learn martial arts. - I'm willing too.

Good, good.

- Yay! - Stand in a steady pose.

Downward. Continue downward.

The hands must be forceful. Head up, chest out.

The two legs must stand solidly on the ground.

Focus.

Careful.

Here.

Thank you.

Fist and eye in one line.

- Four. - Stand solidly.

- Look! - Good!

- Good!. - Thank you.

So awesome.

I didn't expect them to learn so quickly.

That's right. They came from the farms, so they are used to work in the fields.

Their physicial foundation is naturally stronger than young ladies in manors.

If this continues, they can be independent in making a living within a month.

I've actually done a good deed.

Fourth Young Mistress is right. I should find something to do.

This way, my heart opens up and the days don't feel difficult to endure.

I told you right? My martial arts

can be useful sooner or later.

That's right, Young Mistress. You were right to come this time.

I haven't seen you look so happy in a long time.

I understand it now.

In life, other than a husband, there are many other things to pay attention to.

The most important is that I am happy in what I do.

Look at my calligraphy, standard font.

Dried fruits! Fried food!

It's the smell of chestnuts! Hurry and stop the carriage!

How much? - 30 wens for one calligraphy.

30 wen? No, how about 29 wen? (T/N: one tael of silver is about 1,200 wens)

Just give one extra wen.

No, Big Brother, just give one extra wen.

- I— - What a disgrace to the scholars.

Thanks you. Thank you.

- Do you want any calligraphy or paintings? - No.

Why did Eldest Young Master fall down so much?

Shi Jian, go find someone he doesn't know and buy all of his calligraphy and paintings.

Young Mistress, Eldest Young Master treated you that way,

why do you still consider for him?

Are you hungry?

I'll give you two chestnuts then.

- My painting... - Eat. Eat.

Thanks.

Even though he doesn't want to live with me,

I still wish for him to live carefree.

He's been the cherished son of Master and Madam since he was born.

He's never endured hardship.

Marrying me is a big aggrievance for him.

Now that he's found someone he loves,

I'm willing to fulfill him.

But seeing that he doesn't live well, I can't just stand by and watch.

Shi Jian, go.

Find someone he doesn't know.

I beg you.

He has such huge pride. If he knows that I'm buying his calligraphy and paintings, he won't be able to endure it.

Go on, Shi Jian.

Yes, yes, yes, my Eldest Young Mistress.

Eldest Young Master's handwriting is so good. Why can't they be sold?

This one is so hard to peel.

Eldest Sister-in-Law.

Shaochun, you're here. Hurry and sit down.

I'm eating chestnuts.

Eldest Sister-in-Law, I came to tell you a good news.

All of your disciples have found jobs.

They are guarding those ladies and young misses in the manors.

See? These rouge and makeup powders are their gifts to thank their teacher.

Really?

This is the first time I receive thank-you gifts.

Right. Eldest Sister-in-Law has made a great accomplishment.

Heavens!

Are these Eldest Brother's calligraphy?

There are his. I was out today and saw him selling calligraphy and paintings by the road.

Ever since he is with that woman, he's lost his position,

the family quit giving him money,

and these calligraphy couldn't get sold.

I can't stand by and watch.

Looks like Eldest Sister-in-Law still likes Eldest Brother.

What's the use to like him?

We married for so many years, but he doesn't like me.

But I don't expect that anymore. I am broad-minded now.

It's better to teach martial arts and snak on chestnuts every day.

It's opened.

Fried bread!

Fried bread!

Calli-Calligraphy and paintings for sale.

Calligraphy and paintings for sale.

Calli-Calligraphy and paintings for sale.

30 wens for one. Calli-Calligraphy and paintings for sale.

Calligraphy and paintings for sale.

Calligraphy and paintings for sale. 30 wens for one.

Calligraphy and paintings for sale.

Why did you take my stall?

Brother, we can talk, why kick things?

I've been selling for over ten days now. How can it be your stall?

Besiddes, you don't have a sign that says it's your stall.

Around here, everyone knows who is in which stall.

I was sick a few days ago, so you snatched it.

Hurry and go away. Don't grab my business.

What are you doing?

Can you be reasonable? Everyone knows I've been selling calligraphy and paintings here.

No one has said it's yours.

Besides, there is no law that these roadside stalls are for rent.

Do you have a rental agreement? Let's prove it.

You are a stinky scholar. When I say this spot is mine, then it's mine.

Scram!

If you can't show the proof today,

- don't you dare to occupy it. - Scram!

Why are you hitting me?

You are a stinky scholar. Look, what is this?

I'll hit you stinky scholar to death.

- Grab that person! - Yes.

What are you doing? What are you doing?

Eldest Young Master.

He-He grabbed my stall.

He...

- Scram! - Yes, yes.

I'll scram.

Eldest Young Master, are you alright?

Thank you, Steward Ding.

That man has nothing to do with Sun Manor.

Let Lord Du handle these civilian conflicts. We don't need to get involved.

Go.

Eldest Young Master, take care.

My flesh and blood from ten months of pregnancy.

That's how you treated him?

Aren't you too heartless?

It's one thing that you don't help him with money,

but you don't help when he is being bullied.

My son is hit by a hoodlum on the street.

As a father, you'd actually watch and do nothing?

How are you as a father?

I'm doing it for his sake.

Watching him get bullied, that's for his sake?

If he doesn't experience some hardship for a few years,

how can he understand the difficulties among the regular people?

Don't worry.

I know what's appropriate.

He enjoyed too easy a life before. That's why he's so spoiled.

He dares to abandone his family and position for a woman from the outside.

- Do you think— - I don't want to listen to these great principles.

I only know that my son is near death.

- I'm going to find him now. I'm going right now. - Stand right there!

If you dare to take half a step out of Sun Manor,

I will divorce you!

Master, how can you divorce your wife?

Madam gave birth to so many successful sons and daughters for you. Even if she didn't accomplish merits, she worked hard.

If you are really angry, just forbid Madam from going out.

Shut up! You have no right to talk in front of me!

If you dare to incite more, I'll forbid you from going out.

Yes, Madam.

Madam, what's happened? Why are you so angry?

Often a kind mother produces failing sons.

If you didn't pamper him, would Shijie have become this way now?

Master, Madam, what has happened?

Husband...

Shijie has been weak in the bones since childhood.

Everytime he got sick, it would take ten days to half a month to recover.

I know you did it for his sake.

You want him to know his mistake and make correction.

But have you thought of this? What if he gets sick outside,

he has no money to get treatment, and there's no one to serve him.

it would be so terrible.

I'd rather let that woman enter the family

so that my son's life can be saved.

No.

What should we do then?

Don't be anxious, Madam. Just hold on for a few more days.

I will definitely find a way to let Eldest Brother come home.

[Tranquil Peace]

- It really happened? - It really did.

All the people on the street saw it.

Grand Councilor Sun didn't even look back andd left.

This Grand Councilor Sun is so heartless toward his own eldest son.

Is he really going to abandon him?

No, no, no. He probably just wants to force him to go back.

Such a little trickery can't fool me.

I won't fail after all this effort.

Miss, you should reconsider.

This Grand Councilor Sun is heartless and ruthless.

I heard that ever since he became Grand Councilor, he doesn't even acknowledge other relatives.

In the manor, regardless of his wife or concubine,

or his children or servants, if anyone makes a mistake,

he will mete out punishment. He definitely won't tolerate.

Even though Sun Shijie is the eldest son,

but there are three more sons after him.

Other than the third one is good-for-nothing,

the other two, one is in civil position, the other is in the military. They are both pillars of the imperial court.

Without the eldest son, the Sun family won't be shaken.

That won't happen. Don't say it anymore.

I hear something from the doorway. He may be back.

Tao'er. Tao'er. Tao'er.

- Shijie. - Look at the good food I've brought home for you.

Song Lian, get the plates.

Hurry up. Hurry up.

Sit.

Here, try this.

These were always your favorite.

- You try it. - I'm fine.

You eat more of it.

Wait, how come you have the money to buy all this food today?

Today... there was a hawker who smashed my stall.

So there went the painting and calligraphies.

But I ran into a restaurant owner that I was well acquainted with.

So I went there and helped a little. These dishes were untouched by the customers.

They are all good.

I thought it'd be wasteful to dump them, so I brought them back.

Tao, what's wrong?

I'm alright.

I haven't been feeling well lately.

I'll get a doctor for you.

No. Don't waste money. I'm fine.

I can't just do nothing.

How about this?

Can you boil some water for me?

Okay. I'll be right back.

Look.

Look what he has become.

Is Sun Shijie supposed to be a beggar?

He made you eat others' leftovers. Did he deliberately humiliate you?

Just hold on.

Songlian.

Let's get back to the singing business tomorrow.

At least we can get ourselves some fresh food.

Yes.

Take them away.

Bravo!

Well done!

Waitor, more wine.

Sure.

Are you Tao Yao?

Yes.

I just saw your performance. Your music is from heaven.

I just thought it's such a shame that such a beautiful melody

doesn't have lyrics to go with it. I... am not bad at poems.

I'd like to give it a try. I wonder if that's okay with you.

Mister.

Huh?

Sure.

Oh, right.

Here.

Nice. It's beautiful.

Please tell me how much should I pay for this piece?

Mister?

Oh... It's up to you, miss.

I'm just trying to get by. The price doesn't matter.

Songlian.

Please tell me your name.

I'm Chen Boyuan.

Your poem is great.

Please accept this.

Thank you, miss.

Hello, my guests.

Miss.

We've already been straving. Why would you give money away to some poor scholar?

He's far from a poor scholar.

He's a rich dandy.

Didn't see? His clothes were made of expensive cloth.

Even his linings are made of satin.

He's just a rich man pretending to be poor

to test me.

There're such men in the world?

Of course. Such men are usually into me.

I don't want to cry.

But we have to be apart.

I don't want to inquire. The willows catkins are fluttering.

We are too hurt to speak.

And now I'm all alone.

When can you return to me?

But I'm afraid to see you again.

When my world is

miserable.

Your music is literally from heaven. My poem seems so amateur.

You're too humble, mister.

It's fortunate for me to meet a soulmate like you.

Your poem matches my melody perfectly. Having met you is my honor.

You've appraised me too much, miss.

I'm really flattered.

Please accept this, mister.

What's this for?

Miss.

We're already starving! How could you succor him again?

Shut it. Mr. Chen's talent shouldn't be ignored like that.

I'm indeed not well off, so this little money wouldn't help you much.

But I'd be content if it could help you get by at the moment.

Please accept it, mister.

I can never repay your kindness enough, miss.

I'd never expected to have come across a soulmate like you when I'm at my lowest.

I'm so fortunate!

Now that you've said I'm your soulmate. Don't refuse it then.

Alright.

Then I'll accept it.

Actually, I've wanted to find someone who truly loves me and spend our lives together.

It's just that... not everyone can be so lucky.

Didn't you have someone already, miss?

You and First Young Master of Sun's.

It's not news anymore.

So you're just like the others.

You don't know anything about it.

What do you mean by that?

I thought Sun Shijie was the one for me. But he isn't a good man.

He's from a noble family, so he blames me for making him suffer every day.

He can't stand my way of living as a poor woman.

Besides, if there's anything that he's not satisfied with me,

anything, he'd either scold me or hit me.

I have no choice but to come out to perform again.

Mister.

He has no idea how lucky he is!

He's such a bastard!

Don't worry, miss. I won't just sit and watch you suffer.

Take me to him.

I'll kill him myself!

Thank you, mister.

I appreciate it. Please don't mind it.

I...

You're all alone. You shouldn't mess with Sun's family.

I'm giving you money just in the hope that

you'd be able to find a beautiful woman.

Don't find someone like me who suffers every day.

I...

In terms of the affection between us,

in next life

if I'm just a normal girl,

I'd be with you.

- Goodbye. - No.

Watch him closely. Find out who he is.

I know what I saw.

Alright, miss.

[Chen's Manor]

Welcome home, Young Master.

Yes.

- Mistress, I found out all about it. - What is it?

Master Chen is from a very wealthy family.

His family is one of the Imperial Traders.

He came to the Capital with the goods.

He'll leave once they hand over the goods to the Palace.

No wonder he dressed up as a scholar.

That's right.

The women who befriended him were all after his money.

He concealed his identity,

So that he can find someone who truly loves him.

What a coincidence.

I do truly love him.

Exactly!

We spent the money on the right thing.

We have finally come across someone dependable.

We have a good life ahead of us.

Tao!

Tao! Guess how much money I made today?

How much?

Two taels!

It'll last us a couple days.

You should get some rest.

I haven't eaten yet.

I told you. I'm not feeling well.

You can make something for yourself.

Don't expect food waiting for you when you come home.

Sulian. Is he gone yet?

He's gone.

How can I get rid of this piece of trash?

Mistress, Master Chen hasn't promised to marry you yet.

Master Chen.

Where are we going?

Stay quiet. Just follow me.

Master Chen.

I love you. I love you.

But I already have Sun Shijie.

I don't mind.

You said he didn't treat you well.

Let him be the young master he is.

If you agree, I'll take you home with me.

There is just one thing I need to tell you.

I have no money but a lot of debt.

But I won't drag you down with me.

If you want to be with me, I will love you with all my heart. Do you want to leave with me?

You have no money but a lot of debt?

That's right.

But my feelings for you are real.

I won't betray your trust if you agree to be with me.

Master Chen, can I think about this?

Tao! Tao!

Guess how much I made today?

Are you alright?

Master Sun, I have betrayed you.

Don't touch me.

Fine. I won't touch you.

Tell me what's wrong.

I don't know how to break it to you.

But I can drag this on for any longer.

I never loved you.

You have fallen to where you are now.

I cannot bear with it anymore.

It's best that you return to the Sun Manor and be a young master.

I will live my own life.

We should break up. It's for the best.

You are lying. How can it be?

That's not who you are.

Stand up.

This is the real me. It's you who idealized me.

We cannot stay at Tingtao Villa for much longer.

You can't even feed yourself. How are you going to provide for me??

The sooner we break up, the sooner we can restart our lives.

No.

You are saying this because you were worried about me, right?

You want me to go back to the Sun Manor.

Don't be silly.

You still don't believe what I said?

The Fourth Young Mistress knows very well who I truly am.

Save your breaths. I won't be with you any longer.

No.

That's no true. That's not you.

We were never engaged.

This agreement is just in case.

Put your fingerprint here. We won't see each other again.

Won't see each other again?

Read it through.

♫ As the winds starts, flower and snow falls ♫

♫ Frost begin to fall like jade ♫

♫ Let's promise to meet ♫

Sun Shijie and Taoyao were never engaged officially.

From today onwards, each can marry at their own wishes.

♫ 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 ♫

Stay here at the Tingtao Villa if you wish.

Leave when the lease is up.

♫ But you're already gone into the distance ♫

♫ When can we meet again? ♫

Tao!

♫ 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 ♫

Young Master, are we going yet?

It's about to get dark.

Please wait a couple more minutes?

She's probably not coming.

Let's go.

Sure.

Boyuan!

Boyuan! Wait for me!

- Boyuan! - Taoyao!

I knew you would come!

Boyuan, look! I will have nothing to do with Shijie anymore.

This is great!

But...I really am poor.

I'm worried that you can't handle that.

Don't worry about it. Nothing matters as long as you are nice to me.

Let's go.

What about her?

We grew up together. She's like my little sister.

You won't be able to live in poverty, will you?

Sulian.

Mistress, are you sending me away?

Find a place to settle down. I'll go get you once I figure things out here.

Give it to me.

Let's go.

Let's go.

Watch out.

Here.

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 ♫