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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 26]

Watch out.

The mountain path is rough. Although the place is secluded,

but it's a peaceful place.

We are almost there.

Be careful.

Here we are.

Look.

Is this really your home?

That's right. I live here.

Although it's a small place,

It has everything we need. Let me show you around.

You are lying to me even at this point.

He really underestimated me.

I put up with Sun Shijie for such a long time. I can put up with this too.

Come on in.

Watch the steps.

We are here.

Chen Boyuan, you finally showed yourself.

Surround him.

What...What do you want?

What's going on?

Chen Boyuan, the hundred tael of silver you owe me,

When are you paying me back?

Hasn't Lin Shaochun pay you a hundred taels on my behalf?

That's right. She's has paid back the principles. But you still owe us the interests.

You won't get away with this!

Interests...I...

Lin Shaochun? What is going on?

I...I...

What's happening?

Are you the Fourth Young Mistress?

The Third Young Mistress has always taken care of me.

But you showed up today, How can I help you?

I belong to the inner part of the house. It's not common that I can meet you.

Since the Sun family owe a great deal to the Chens, I'm sure we can bend the rules a little.

I know men have their pride.

No one enjoys asking friends for free meals.

I have an idea that can ease your situation.

You won't need to hide from your creditors anymore.

Do you want to hear it?

Sure.

I'm listening.

I have one condition.

Name it, Fourth Young Mistress.

Take Taoyao away from the Capital, but please do not harm her.

No problem!

Fourth Young Mistress, this is right up my alley.

Very well.

Taoyao,

Let's run!

Run! Arghhh!

Are you going to pay me back?

I will. I will!

I will! But I don't have any money on me. You can search me.

- No money? - I really don't have any money.

Beat him!

- Ouch! - How dare you be late on your payments.

Stop it!

Don't hit me anymore!

Stop! Stop it!

- Are you paying me back? - I am!

How are going to do that?

I...I...

Are you alright?

How does this girl look?

Sell her to a brothel. That will be more than what I owe you.

She can pay instruments. And she can sing too.

- Chen Boyuan... -She can make five taels a day. That's a hundred taels in twenty days.

Keep her however long you want.

Ten years, twenty years. You will not lose money on this.

Chen Boyuan, you are a vile man.

That's an idea.

Take her away.

Roger that.

Chen Boyuan! How can you?

I will come back to haunt you even after I die.

This is the place.

Shijie!

My son!

- Eldest Young Master. - I finally see you. How you must have suffered.

How can you live in a place like this!

Now that the woman has left you, come home with me.

Eldest Young Master, people say that

The most precious thing is a lost soul coming home. Everything will be alright.

Come with us.

What lost soul! Watch your words.

Son, don't mind Concubine Mei. She doesn't know what she's saying.

Come home with me.

Mother,

I only realized today that

I had nothing after leaving home.

I couldn't provide for the woman I love. I can't even feed myself.

I'm really good for nothing.

That's not true.

You are overthinking. Just come home with me.

That's alright.

From today on, I want to be independent.

If she comes back one day, and see that I have everything.

She wouldn't leave me again.

She wouldn't leave again. Wouldn't leave.

Son!

Son!

What's going on? You are scaring me.

Mother, please take care of yourself and Father.

When I make a name of myself, I will come home.

- I will come home. - Son!

Son!

Madam, Young Master said it himself. He'll be home sooner or later.

How can I not be worried? Just shut up.

My son! My son!

What...

It's not my fault that the Eldest Young Master doesn't want to go home.

Let's go.

Shelter for the rain.

Roger!

There is an ambush!

Who sent you?

No!

He's dead.

On alert!

Why did they want this hairpin?

I remember now.

Liu Huilan gave me this hairpin before she passed.

Is there anything special with this hairpin?

A piece of paper?

Unfortunately, it was all wet from the rain.

Liu Huilan must have realized that the Wild Wolves were after her.

That's why she gave you this hairpin, to point you to where the Wild Wolves are.

Wild Wolves?

Wild Wolves are the most savage bandit in this area. They break in and rob people's houses, and did many bad things.

But they are cunning. We have sent troops here but couldn't root them out.

One day, a woman showed up and claimed to be Wild Wolf's wife.

She couldn't bear the torments so she escaped.

She was willing to help us capture all of them.

The woman was Liu Huilan.

I see.

It must be the same men who searched my belongings.

It looks like the Wild Wolves have followed us all the way here.

This hairpin must be what they are after.

Roger!

Tidy up this place.

What are you doing?

We are on road all the time.

There is no time to do laundry. I drizzle some pear blossom powder on my clothes.

It smells a little better.

You are so innovative.

Why did you travel alone to the Mu City?

I'm after my debtor.

You really look the part.

Your debtor must have really suffered.

Of course.

Who is this unfortunate man?

A man named Sun Junhao.

What did he owe you?

He was conceited.

He insulted me. I will make him pay.

When I find him, I'll make him fall in love with me.

Then I will dump him.

How do you like my plan?

That's a great idea!

This guy is out of luck.

It's sp freezing. When can the clothes dry up?

Wait a moment. Soon.

What's this song?

I've never heard of it. It's so beautiful.

This is a song from the grassland. It comforts those lonely people.

Maybe you'd feel warmer after hearing this.

Does that mean... you're lonely?

Most of those who live in remote areas are lonely.

Why didn't you come back to the city?

This place is not like the capital but still got crowds.

When you're surrounded by good foods and things to do, you won't feel lonely anymore.

If I go for the comfort,

there'll be more lonely people.

Good morning, Second Young Master.

Second Young Master, we've done packing and are ready to go.

Alright. Get a few strong men and escort Miss Yang back.

- Yes. - Back to where?

I won't go back. I'm going to Mu City.

No way. Wild Wolf has been after you.

They won't give up till they get the hairpin.

If you insist on coming, it might be dangerous.

I'm not afraid. There's nothing in that hairpin.

Just give it to them if they want it so bad.

They wouldn't believe that there's nothing in it.

That's enough. You're only going to disturb us along the way.

- Jiu, see our guest off. - Yes.

Save it. I don't need you. I'll go to Mu City on my own.

I thought we'd take care of each other if I come along.

Now that you think I'm causing you trouble, then I won't bother you. I'll leave now.

It's still two days' trip left from Mu City.

Wild Wolf would find a chance to ambush along the way.

Please just go back.

He's so petty. A gentleman would take care of me all the way.

Who would dump a girl in the middle of it like that?

I can't walk anymore. Without a coach, I'm done here.

Are you guys... wolves or dogs?

Don't come close!

I'll hit you if you get any closer! Go away!

Go away!

Don't come close!

Someone help me!

Help!

Could animals get exhausted?

That was close. I'm safe now.

Be still!

Aren't you hard to catch?

So you're the Wild Wolf?

Good eye. Now spit it. What did Liu Huilan tell you?

What did she do? And what did she give you?

I've only met her once. Why would she give me anything?

You think everyone is a robber that just steals other people's stuff?

Don't mess with me. If you won't tell me, I'll kill you.

Kill me all you want. I told you, I don't have anything.

Well, then it's no use to keep you. Maybe we should feed you to the dogs.

- Kill her. - Don't! I have it.

Let me recall it.

Spit it.

I remember now. Before Miss Liu passed, she gave me a wooden hairpin.

But it was worthless, so I tossed it. Now, where did I leave it?

You'd better tell me the truth and don't mess with me.

I remember now. I left it at Yuelai inn.

Or... at the abandoned temple.

Wait. Didn't your men already visit there?

Boss, we've searched the inn thoroughly. There was nothing.

But none of the men that went to the temple has come back.

We can't miss anything.

Burn the inn and the temple. We can't let this woman live either.

Take care of her.

Huh?

Kill these bandits. Don't miss anyone!

Kill!

Go!

You want to kill me?

Naive. Second Young Master, why wouldn't you leave me alone?

Look at you. You're getting yourself killed now.

Second Young Master.

Brothers, let's go!

Stop chasing them!

Let's take a break and dress your wounds.

There'll be a doctor for us when we get out of here.

Yes.

Second Young Master, why are you here?

Second Young Master was worried about you being all alone, so we've been following you.

Thank you for saving my life.

You shouldn't be here for long.

Wild Wolf ran off now, but they will come back again.

I'll get some men to take you home.

No. I won't go back.

We're all lucky to be alive.

If anyone dies for you next time, how can you live with that?

We killed the three wild dogs for you.

You couldn't protect yourself, yet you insisted on going to Mu City.

You're only causing others to die for you.

If you don't care about that, do as you like.

I'm sorry. I caused trouble for you.

Don't blame Second Young Master. He's kind-hearted. He's just worried about you.

I know. He's a hero.

I'll take you home tomorrow.

No!

I'm still going to Mu City.

- Dizhu. - Master.

You can't master the instrument over one day.

Your fingers are scraped. Don't they hurt?

Of course they hurt. But madam has told me,

a girl has to be excellent in guqin, chess, penmanship and painting.

Only so, her future husband would cherish and love her.

But if a man only likes you because of these things,

he's not a good man for you to rely on.

Master, then what kind of man is a good man to rely on?

You'd know if he's a good man just by looking at him.

A good man aims at the world.

He would have ambition like an eagle.

He would be strong as the mountain rocks and have compassion for the unfortunate.

He would respect everyone.

He would choose a career stick to it, and fight for his dignity for life.

But no other girl can match such a man.

He would like a noble girl who excels in everything.

If a man truly loves you,

he couldn't care less about those fixed values.

He would love the entire of you.

Love you for who you are.

I know that you care about me.

But I'm still going to Mu City.

Since the Wild Wolves are targeting me, it takes farther to go back to Meng County than going to Mu City.

Your men and horses are also hurt. How can you protect me from the Wild Wolves on my back back?

I'm actually safer being with you.

Also,

you got injured to save me.

If I leave you without helping you, how can I be at ease?

I'm always stubborn. Whatever I've decided, I'll definitely do it.

I went on this long and arduous journey to go to Mu City.

Now that Mu City is close, I won't easily give up.

You... Why are you looking at me this way?

You're not thinking about tying me up and dragging me away, are you?

To deal with a disobedient woman,

this method is the most simple and effective.

No, no, no.

Even if you send me back, I will come again.

It doesn't matter to me if you come again. As long as you won't run into me, I won't care.

You...

It's useless to play dead.

A'Jiu!

Second Master!

Second Master, what's wrong with this miss?

She must have caught a cold from the rain last night.

She's gotten a fever. It's not enough time to go to Meng County.

- Hurry, embark now to rush to Mu City and let Sir Bai Cao to treat her. - Yes.

Sir Bai Cai, how is she?

Her body has a wet and cold by nature. With the additional intrusion by wind chill, her sickness is quite severe.

If she doesn't get a prolonged period of nurturing therapy,

I'm afraid she will develop a chronic illness.

So I can stay here during this period of time?

You absolutely have to stay here.

If there's any more turmoil, even the celestial deity cannot save you.

See? Even the doctor says so.

When you recover, leave immediately.

Sir, please help take of her during this time then.

Second Master, don't worry.

I think Miss Dizhu is a good person, and she is very pretty.

Second Master, haven't you noticed?

Miss Dizhu likes you. In my opinion,

you are guarding the border all year long,

you don't have a sweetheart next to you.

You finally got home, Young Mistress has passed.

Second Master, if you don't dislike Miss Dizhu, just keep her by your side.

- Are you done yet? - I'm done. I'm done.

I'll take my leave.

Remember to take the medicine on time when you go back. Don't eat anything cold.

- Yes. Thank you, Doctor. - Good, good.

Come, come, sit.

- Where don't you feel well. - I've been having a headache.

Sir Bai Cao, there is a total of 10 taels of Lasiosphaera Calvatia.

Each tael in one package. It's all ready.

Good. Put them away first.

Miss Yao.

Second Master.

You came to Mu City to see Sun Junhao, right?

I've found him for you.

Whatever you want to say, say it now in person. Once your knot in the heart is untied, you can leave sonner.

You are Sun Junhao?

Yes, yes, I am.

With your looks, you actually look down at me?

Miss Yao, it's like this. I feel ashamed of my looks.

I don't think I am suitable for you, that's why I said that.

You actually understand yourself.

But why did you write such a mean letter?

Is it to humiliate me?

He has his own difficulties. Do you want him to write that he's ugly, so he can't be a match to you?

He just doesn't want to delay you.

Why are you forcing him so aggressively?

In that case, you are a good man then.

Of course. Even though this is a small place,

those girls at Smoky Flower Alley...

Miss Yao.

Have you fulfilled your wish now?

I guess so.

When will you leave then?

I haven't fully recovered from my illness.

Whether you've recovered, I can see it with one glance.

I've already chosen a team of elite troops.

They are skillful in fighting, so they can protect you well.

You can pack up now.

The carriage is already prepared. You can leave right away.

Why are you in such a rush to make me leave?

Am I blocking you from anything?

Mu City is at the border.

The bandits are rampant here. It's not a place for a young lady to travel around the mountains and rivers.

Didn't you come here specifically to see Sun Junhao?

You've seen him already. What else do you want?

If something really happened to you, I...

Sun Junhao will feel guilty for the rest of his life.

Yes, yes, yes, I'd feel guilty.

What if I must stay for another reason?

No reason is as important as your life.

It's decided. You must leave right away.

Wait!

You want me to leave, but why are you staying here?

I am an official.

Only the official can make a fire, but the civilians aren't allow to light a lamp?

Miss Yao, if there isn't anything else, I'll take my leave.

You are strong and skill, and you can protect the homeland. I can too!

I've studied military books since childhood. Regarding strategies, I could be at least as good as you.

Why are you so angry?

Don't blame Second Master.

He's staying here because he has his own reason.

Sir, you know the inside story?

Of course I know.

Second Master especially avoids mentioning those matters again.

If I tell you everything about it today,

you must keep your lips sealed.

How do those who live in affluent areas

understand the cruelty in war?

The officers and soldiers at the border face the challengeo of life or death every day.

Master, this man is still alive.

In that battle,

everyone died,

except for Second Master who survived alone.

When a man survives

a near-death in the battlefield,

How can his heart stay in one piece?

Kill!

Who are you?

Why are you here?

You... Don't be afraid. I am Qu Ling'er. My master and I saved you.

The war is finished. You've survived.

The war is over. Everything has passed.

Look at how good the weather is. You can sit under the sun for a while.

Your injuries can recover sooner.

I'll brew another bowl of medician lsoup for you. If you're afraid of the bitter taste, there are sweet fruits.

Eat a fruit after drinking the medicine soup, you won't taste the bitterness.

You've never met Qu Ling'er.

You don't know how good a girl Ling'er is.

When Ling'er was five,

Her parents died in the war.

I found her

Among piles of dead bodies.

She's been living with me since.

She has a good personality.

She didn't lose hope even though her parents died.

She finds joy in everyday of her life.

She always has a smile on

No matter when you see her.

What is your name? How old are you?

Where are you from?

Strange. All your wounds have healed.

Still, you wouldn't speak.

Are you still thinking of the past?

Let the past of the past.

Just pretend that you had a bad dream. You still need to live on after you wake up.

Think about your parents.

Think about this beautiful scenery in front of you.

You and your men fought for this peace with your lives.

You have nothing to be ashamed of.

Still no words? How about I whistle a song for you?

The wounds on the body heals readily.

But the wounds in the heart are difficult to treat.

Ling'er tried many different ways.

Day after day,

She finally moved the Second Young Master.

We found out later,

that the Second Young Master

was a man with feelings.

You are beautiful.

Your wounds have healed.

Everyday, you either go with me into the woods,

or sits by yourself in the room.

This is not good.

How about this? I can find a job for you.

I don't know what I can do.

There are so many of them.

So long as you are willing.

Peace has finally arrived at the Mu City. The common people can enjoy their lives.

Let go of your concerns. You should try whatever your heart desires.

What about gathering herbs in the woods with you?

No. Master appointed me to gather the herbs.

It doesn't take much efforts.

I can handle it by myself.

Think. What else do you enjoy doing?

I don't know.

Look. What's going on there?

Let's take a look.

A decree from the court.

The bandits are out of control around the Mu City.

The occupied land, and took people's money and food.

They have committed crimes with impunity.

Hence, we are recruiting 100,000 soldiers.

You will receive ten taels when you sign up, and will be paid five taels per month.

No... No.

No...

I don't want to be a soldier ever again.

I'd rather be a peddler than a soldier.

Don't worry, I won't ask you to become a soldier.

No matter what you do, I just want you to be happy.

Do you mean it?

Of course!

Let's go.

Ling'er cured him.

He became human again,

all thanks to Ling'er.

We thought the Second Young Master

will never kill another man in the rest of his life.

But a man who returned from the battlefield,

cannot get rid of his weapons easily.

What happened next? Why did he join the army again?

Did something happen to Ling'er?

It must be bad karma.

Good things don't last long.

Like the fragile clouds and brittle glass.

That's what it was like with Ling'er and the Second Young Master.

Why do you sell these?

If people don't know what they are getting and fall ill from this,

They will need to visit Sir Bai Can again.

The ingredients that we sell here dissipates heat,

and invigorates your Qi.

See, Huangqi, Dangshen, Baizhu, Gancao,

These are nutritious.

It's good for you if you take them in moderation.

As doctors, we know very well

which ingredients enhance your health.

No wonder. I thought Sir Bai Can was worried that those ingredients might spoil.

That's why he wanted to get them off his hands.

No way.

Do you want to hear a song?

This is a present.

- Ling'er, let's go. - I need to pack this up.

Ling'er, stop it. Let's go.

No! The master told me,

Although these ingredients are not expensive, they can save lives.

Hurry! I'm not done yet.

Ling'er!

Ling'er!

Ling'er!

Ling'er!

Ling'er!

- Ling'er! - I...

Ling'er!

Retreat!

The Wild Wolves revived the hatred

in the Second Young Master's heart.

The hatred wouldn't dissipate easily.

The Wild Wolves are cruel and violent.

They disturbed the peaceful lives of the people in the area.

The Second Young Master picked up the sword again,

in order to protect

the land that Ling'er loved.

Ling'er.

Be assured.

I will protect the Mu City for you.

Protect the land you love.

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♫ 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 ♫