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♫ The Spring breeze blows through the world, making the willows sway and the peach blossoms glitter ♫

♫ The legends in books are always heartwarming and amazing ♫

♫ Who put pen to paper and wrote "it's never too late to meet" ♫

♫ When I look back, there's someone smiling sweetly at me ♫

♫ Having you with me in this mortal world adds a touch of intensity to this depth of love ♫

♫ Whether it's a whirlwind or dull life, I have no regrets in my life ♫

♫ Let's set a date for the next hundred years, but don't forget to be present in our youth ♫

♫ May we live up to the fleeting years, every day and every night to

♫ It turns out we met before in between a moment and a thought ♫

♫ He sends her a thousand words in writing, and she left a set of stories ♫

♫ The zither's sound is like water with the light's shadow as a dream, all worldly affairs are insightful ♫

♫ Enjoying the scenery and mountains with you ♫

♫ For the rest of my life, my mundane world is fulfilled ♫

♫ I'll wait till the Spring breeze arrives ♫

♫ That's when I'll know your deep love with just one thought ♫

[Imperial College]

[A Female Student Arrives at the Imperial College]

[Episode 11]

Vice Principal!

- Second Uncle? - Be quiet!

What are you doing?

Vice Principal!

Vice Principal, are you all right?

I'm fine. I'll take care of him. You just go.

I'm not leaving. I'll stay with you.

Take that!

Come on!

Quickly, get on!

As long as you two are happy.

Are you all right?

I think we got away.

I suppose we did.

- Why don't you go first... - Why don't you go first...

- All right. - All right.

What did you mean by that?

I mean...

You go first.

I... I had no choice, but to do what I did just now.

I didn't mean to slight you at all. Please don't misunderstand.

It's fine. It's not the first time you've done it.

Not the first...

Last time when I was poisoned in the study,

it wasn't a dream, it was...

Then your mouth... I...

It's fine.

You were poisoned.

It's understandable.

Of course, it's fine.

I won't take such things to heart. You wouldn't either, right?

Come on. Let's... l-let's go find Master.

I've already taken it to heart.

I'm just not sure if it's all right for me to do that.

Yan Yan!

Lian Pian!

Yan Yan! What are you doing?

- Yan Yan! - I'm fine.

I've practiced the Metal Skin Iron Bone Technique. I can take the hits.

- I won't let you get hurt. -Yan Yan!

Yan Yan, hurry up and leave!

Yan Yan, hurry up and get away from here!

Go, Yan Yan!

Get out of here, Yan Yan!

- Leave! - Lian Pian!

- Sang Qi, be careful! - Lian Pian!

Miss!

Master!

I'm exhausted.

Get up. Get up. Hurry, get up.

I heard your break was about to end soon, so I wanted to test your skills.

To see if you two are good enough to leave the mountain.

I can't have people say that I'm a bad teacher.

That would ruin my reputation.

Master, it's fine if you want to test us, but this is way too harsh, isn't it?

You little brat. You aren't gifted.

You're just good at taking hits. Of course, I have to test you like that.

I've already held back my hits.

Once you leave Spiritual Mist Manor, if you run into trouble,

your enemies won't go as easy on you as I did.

Vice Principal.

You knew the man in black was Master all along, didn't you?

I didn't conspire with him.

He did not, but he knew it was me the moment we fought each other.

He took a hit on purpose and pretended to be injured so that you would carry him away.

Like this. I'm even embarrassed on his behalf.

Who pretended to be injured?

I just didn't want to ruin your test. So I gave up on purpose.

How would I know that A'Qi would just carry me away like that?

So you're saying it was my fault?

Fine. Next time we run into danger, I'll just leave you behind!

Saves me the trouble of carrying a tall and heavy lump around.

Then you have to do that from now on. It's a promise.

That's for sure.

All right. That's enough. You are all my disciples, after all.

Let me give you a few words of blessing.

I hope you all will never have to use the martial arts I taught you

and that you will live a peaceful and carefree life.

This is great! From tomorrow on, my Spiritual Mist Manor have peace and quiet again!

- Thank you, Master! - Thank you, Master!

Yan Yan, are you all right?

I'm fine.

I know the Metal Skin Iron Bone Technique.

Lian Pian, when we get back to Bianjing, I'll treat you to some good food.

All right. You have to keep your promise then.

Of course. Definitely.

I had fun during this break.

Yes.

Me too.

I had a lot of fun too!

No one asked you.

Either way, this trip wasn't in vain.

Vice Principal. Sang Qi.

I'll see you when classes begin.

I'm sure that after this harvest break, a lot of things will have changed.

Things have changed.

Oh, right, Vice Principal.

After classes start, next semester, I...

Don't even think about it. You won't get any special treatment.

Dream on.

We haven't even returned yet. You already...

Vice Principal...

Vice Principal, just let me have this, please? Vice Principal!

[Grand Commandant Manor]

Father!

Your precious daughter has returned!

So you still remember your father.

How could I forget?

Miss,

Master had already ordered the chef to prepare all your favorite dishes this morning.

I've been craving this reunion meal for a long time already.

I'm so glad you prepared it, Father. Come on, let's eat.

We can't let the food get cold.

Come, come.

[Clear Speech Pavilion]

Why do I feel as if, this time on the mountain,

has made you lose weight?

Have I?

Parents always worry about their children.

I haven't lost weight. I've gained muscle.

I've been training every day up there.

I haven't slacked off at all.

Is that so?

See? I can even snatch a meatball from you now.

You have improved.

But you didn't tell me that there would be

someone else there with you.

Father.

I didn't know Vice Principal Yan would be there before I went to the mountain either.

I didn't try to hide it from you.

Vice Principal Yan was there too?

Oh, you were talking about Yan Yan?

- Yan Xiaolang was there too?! - I told you, didn't I?

Even if you don't mind,

if rumors got out about you spending a month on a mountain with a bunch of young men,

what do you think will happen to your reputation?

Don't worry, Father.

All of them are still unmarried.

They care much more about their reputation than I do. I won't tell anyone else.

Nonsense.

From today onward, you're grounded.

You are not to leave without my permission until classes begin again.

All right.

Don't you get stubborn with me.

If I find out that you snuck out,

I'll punish her. She won't be able to have any meat!

Master, I'm innocent!

Miss, I'm begging you.

Please be good and stay home. Don't go anywhere.

Have some meat.

If you don't want to be punished, keep a close eye on her.

Yes, Sir.

[Clear Speech Pavilion]

Father, have some beansprouts.

Here.

Ever since you came back, you've been in high spirits.

I guess things went well.

Then, let me help you.

[Invitation]

An invitation?

[To Yan Yunzhi, you are cordially invited to my birthday banquet]

[held on 7 September at 9am at Qingfeng Restaurant. From, Lan.]

Lan's birthday?

How is this helping me?

I'll prepare a gift.

But I won't attend the banquet.

If I go, it might cause more misunderstandings.

So be it.

I heard Sang Qi has been grounded since she came back.

So I figured both of you probably haven't met in a while.

She'll attend the banquet too. That's why I gave you the invite.

But you don't appreciate it. Never mind then.

The harvest break isn't over yet.

I'll go. I'll go.

Your ability to change your mind is improving.

Yan Qi, I never knew you had this side to you.

I'm still figuring myself out too.

But I never expected that you would help Sang Qi and me.

You are Lan's brother, after all.

What does that matter?

You aren't interested in my sister.

Forcing you two together would only cause trouble.

It's better for her to realize this sooner and set herself free.

I hope so too.

I've already made things clear with her,

that we are only childhood friends.

At most we are like brother and sister.

Nothing else.

The matter of marriage is just a joke between our parents.

It doesn't count at all.

But Lan doesn't seem to be able to take it to heart at all.

She still regards herself as my future wife.

I really want to clarify things in public.

But I'm afraid of embarrassing her.

Don't worry.

Clearing things up in public will quell all of her hopes.

You two really have a good relationship indeed.

It is precisely because we are close that I understand her better than anyone else.

She may appear gentle and demure,

but she is stubborn to the core.

If you don't reject her firmly, give her hope,

and have her cling onto you, that would really be ruining her.

That's why you must be harsh and reject her sooner.

A harsh rejection will truly help set her free.

I didn't expect that view from you.

Here.

I'm happy to see you getting along [Grand Commandant Manor]

with the Su family's young lady.

Put more effort into choosing a gift for her.

Don't be negligent. It was a kind gesture for them to invite you.

Yes, Father!

Yay!

Slow down, Miss!

Lian Pian! Smell that!

What is this smell?

The fried stinky tofu stall!

This is freedom.

The smell of freedom!

Miss, you're too dramatic.

It has only been three days at the manor.

During which, you were either training

or talking to Young Master's portrait in the study room.

You even went to the kitchen and did the chef's work.

How were you not free in this huge Grand Commandant's Manor?

Lian Pian. Have a heart.

I only stayed because of you.

Otherwise do you think my father would really be able to make me stay put?

Thankfully, Miss Su invited us to her birthday banquet.

Today, we two will roam the markets!

We'll go to Qingfeng Restaurant and feast!

We have to make up for the past three days!

Let's go!

Hurry!

[Peach Blossoms]

Miss, it's about time, isn't it?

Miss, you've been shopping for almost four hours already.

We should go back soon.

I'm looking for a gift for Miss Su. I can't just simply choose something.

Who would spend an afternoon in the markets to buy a gift for Miss Su?

Besides, I doubt Miss Su would like any of these things.

I think you're just having fun yourself, Miss.

Master Sang! Master Sang!

Master Sang!

What? Are you being chased by a ghost? Why the panic?

Even scarier than that.

My mother. She...

She...

Go on. Why did you start and then stop?

I'll leave my family matters aside for now.

What about you two?

I heard the Grand Commandant Sang grounded you.

You knew?

I thought you didn't.

You knew, and you didn't come to help me?!

Help you?

You're lucky I didn't try to get even with you.

Your father sent his men to my residence.

He specifically told me not to bring you around with me and cause trouble.

What gives? I'm innocent.

You were the one who dragged me up the mountain with you.

But I'm the one being blamed.

So you mean you managed to learn martial arts up there because of me,

but it's my fault?

Fine. Don't come with me anymore.

Don't. Don't.

We are martial siblings now. Let's not bother with these things.

Why did Grand Commandant Sang agree to let you two out today?

I have to prepare a gift for Lan's birthday. Of course, I have to use the opportunity

to spend some time outside.

You just reminded me.

I haven't prepared my gift yet too.

Perfect. Let's shop together.

- Let's shop together. - Sure.

I don't know what girls like. Could you give me some advice?

Well, you sure are clever.

Each girl has her own preferences.

Sometimes, even we can't decide ourselves.

Much less give you advice.

Well, it's still better than me choosing one randomly on my own.

You only need to tell me what you like.

I...

What I like may not be suitable as a gift.

Why would something you like be unsuitable?

Then... Then...

Then, then, then? Why all the "thens"?

By the time you two finish talking, I'll have purchased the gift already.

Miss you should take a look at how long you yourself have been dawdling.

Lian Pian, you are talking back to me again.

I'll poke you...

Master Sang, do you like this?

It clearly suits you really well.

I'll buy it for you.

Mister, how much is this?

- That's more like it. - That'll be three wen.

Here.

- Thanks then. - Here. Keep the change.

- Thank you. - Here you go, Master Sang.

Let me know if you want anything else. Come on.

Let's take a look around.

- Miss. - Shoo.

Doesn't this look nice?

It's okay, I guess?

I'll take it.

No.

Don't keep buying things for me.

Miss! You haven't paid for the bracelet yet.

- They took it. Why should I pay? - I don't care about that.

They took it. Why should I pay?

You are all together, Miss.

Here. Have this.

Lian Pian! Lian Pian!

You two!

Lian Pian, you left without even paying and left me behind.

- Miss, I'll go and pay for it right now. - Right.

You go ahead and wait for me at the silk store. I'll be right there.

I'll go with her. I'll go too.

Lian Pian.

- Lian Pian, let me carry that pouch for you. - No.

- Let me carry that money pouch for you. - No.

It's not a big deal if I buy something for you.

No.

- Come on, Lian Pian. [Zhou's Silk Fabrics]

Oh, my, if it isn't A'Qi.

To think I would run into you here.

I was just talking to my friends about you.

I heard you were grounded by Grand Commandant Sang.

Did you get into trouble again?

I had been away for a few days and my father missed me too much.

That's why he made me stay in the house for a few days.

But you, on the other hand, still like to talk behind other's backs.

One day you'll get into trouble for it.

Well, you're sharp-tongued indeed.

Aren't you the same Miss Song? Causing trouble everywhere.

I'm in a good mood because I chose a good gift.

I can't let you ruin it.

For Lan's birthday?

I thought you wouldn't know about that, seeing as you had been in the mountains for awhile.

I put a lot of thought into this gift.

I'm sure Sister Su will understand my efforts when she sees it.

Others will also be moved by my cleverness too.

Well, since you're here, I'll show it to you.

This is the Fragrant Dragon Ink I specially ordered from Xuanzhou.

Don't touch it!

Do you know the meaning of this Fragrant Dragon Ink?

I figured you wouldn't.

The Su family is a family of scholars.

Miss Su is Bianjing's most talented young lady as well.

A fine piece of ink naturally suits her best, of course.

That's the first reason.

What about the second reason?

As for the second reason, I hope that Miss Su will understand

that when she marries into the Yan family, I am the official wife and she is the concubine.

She ought to be obedient and mind the rules.

She mustn't use her looks to seduce my husband.

A'Yin, you've certainly put a lot of thought into this.

Not only that, I think you've over thought it as well.

You don't have to praise me, A'Qi.

Oh, how I wish you could be there to witness it.

Unfortunately, Miss Su would never invite such a bumpkin like you to her banquet.

A'Yin, don't be too upset.

Miss Su and I may have only met a few times, but we get along well.

I received her invitation a long time ago.

Then, I must remind Sister Su that she mustn't simply invite anyone to the residence when she marries into the Yan family.

I can't lose face as the wife.

[Grand Commandant Manor]

Yan Yan, we've already arrived at home. You should go back too.

Let's go, Lian Pian.

Wait.

You...What are you doing?

Take these.

- These are all things for women. I don't need any of them. - Oh my, my.

I... I don't like them. I don't like them. I don't want them.

Don't lie. You held each of these for a long time earlier.

From the look in your eyes, you clearly liked them.

I'm off now.

Well done, Lian Pian.

Yan Yan even did this earlier. Like this. How gross.

Miss.

I'm telling you, whatever Yan Yan buys you, I can too.

Don't look so happy. This is nothing!

Miss.

Miss, what are you thinking about now?

About Song Jiayin.

Song Jiayin?

Did you lose the argument earlier?

Impossible.

Miss Song has always lost to you in arguments.

Besides, you've never taken her words to heart before.

What's going on exactly?

I don't care about her.

I'm bothered by what she said.

This won't do. I have to make another trip.

- Where are you going? - To the Su Residence to see Lan.

The banquet is just around the corner. Why make another trip there?

Because there are some things that need to be said and would be inappropriate at her birthday banquet.

Miss.

[Mountain View Pavilion]

A'Qi. It's so late. Is there something you need from me?

Why don't we talk inside?

Lan, I've thought about it.

I think I should make things clear with you before your birthday banquet.

Please go ahead.

We haven't known each other for long, but you've always treated me sincerely

and never hid your thoughts from me, so I think I should do the same.

Since I have some thoughts now, I think I should tell you as well.

Do you remember the heart-to-heart talk we had before?

Why did you bring that up all of a sudden?

Recently, I spent some time with the Vice Principal on the mountain.

I suddenly realized that my feelings for him have somewhat changed.

But it's not like those stories in the novels,

the mushy and overly clingy feelings.

I think he is... he is like the afternoon breeze outside the Great Wall

when it blows onto you. Comfortable, relaxing, and refreshing.

Like roast lamb over a fire pit, which smells warm and fragrant.

No, that's not it either.

Like... horse milk wine in a wine pouch, when you take a sip of it, you feel warm and tipsy.

I... I don't know if I'm putting it well. But anyway...

A'Qi, are you hungry?

No.

I'm not.

I just think I should be upfront with you about this since you've been sincere and honest with me too.

I'm happy that you're willing to tell me this.

I think you need some more time to go through your feelings.

Maybe you'll be able to find your answers at my birthday banquet.

Oh.

[Mountain View Pavilion]

Greetings, Miss Sang.

Miss Su has been waiting a long time for you. Please come with me.

Miss Sang.

Miss Su has been waiting for you for awhile now.

She has already gone inside.

Everyone I've invited to my birthday banquet today are friends.

There are no elders here.

I only wish for everyone to have fun and enjoy yourselves.

Everyone, please have a seat.

Sister Su, this is my gift for you.

I especially ordered this Fragrant Dragon Ink for you.

I hope you'll like it and understand what I mean by it.

It's a thoughtful gift, Yin.

Sister Su.

This is...

I sewed this together with Lian Pian. It's a picture of the grasslands.

My embroidery isn't much to speak of, but I put a lot of effort into this.

This is the best piece I have ever sewed in my life.

Thank you, A'Qi.

The design is unique. I like it very much.

Wen Yuan, put it away.

Bai Shi.

Here it comes. I knew it.

Young Master Yan knows that Lan is most skilled in playing the zither.

He'd definitely choose this as his gift.

There's more to it than that.

This zither may look ordinary, but it was crafted by a well-known craftsman.

It is hundreds of years old.

And it was once played by a renowned zither master.

It is definitely no ordinary item. It could even be considered a prized treasure.

I heard the Yan family prepared it well in advance and spent a lot of money to acquire it.

The Yan family sure is generous.

But of course. Think about it.

The character for zither rhymes with the character for love, doesn't it?

That makes sense.

"A lute and zither in perfect harmony."

Do you think the Yan family might be asking for the Su daughter's hand in marriage soon?

Thank you, Young Master Yan for your gift.

This is my favorite gift today.

You're too kind, Lan.

I've been inspired all of a sudden. Why don't I play a song for everyone?

I'm so envious.

Since it was a gift from Young Master Yan, I think she should play "Feng Qiu Huang". (T/N: a song about courtship)

That's not for her to play. I think she should play "Love's Longing".

You're right.

"One mountain, two mountains, far away, the sky is high, and the rivers run cold."

"As the maple leaves turn red, I long for you".

Miss Su is a beautiful and sophisticated young lady.

I wonder who, among here, is the young man pursuing her.

Lan has feelings for Yunzhi. Do you have feelings for him as well?

Young Lady.

I have to tell you something.

My mother arranged a marriage for me. I'll be making the proposal soon.

Lian Pian.

Yunzhi. Yunzhi.

It's a rare opportunity. Why don't you and I play a song together?

When it comes to music and rhythm, your brother is superior to me.

Why don't you play with him instead?

You gifted me this zither.

It would, of course, be most fitting that we play it together.

Lan, you and I grew up together. We are like brother and sister.

That means both Qing Xuan and I are your brothers.

Does it make a difference which one of us plays with you?

Besides, I gave you this zither in hopes that you'll find your soulmate soon.

If I played it with you, wouldn't that go against my intentions?

Please excuse me.

What's going on?

Brother and sister?

Does that mean Vice Principal Yan isn't willing to marry Sister Su?

Then Sister Su...

A'Yin, why are you upset all of a sudden?

Vice Principal Yan gave Sister Su such an expensive gift.

How could I be happy?

You put a lot of thought into your gift, too, didn't you?

How is that the same?

My gift shows my temperament and generosity as the wife.

Vice Principal Yan's gift is different.

That represents his love for her.

She hasn't even married into the family yet and he's like this.

If she does marry into the family, she'll take advantage of his love for her and make things difficult for me.

But Sister Su doesn't appear to be someone like that.

You don't understand.

All women from prestigious families are difficult to handle.

What's wrong?

You look upset.

I'm already upset, and now an even more upsetting character has come.

Let's go.

Give it to me. Give it back.

Not appreciating a person's kind intentions.

I thought I would comfort her, but instead, she scolds me.

It's not worth it.

It's all the Vice Principal's fault. It's all his fault.

All his fault.

It's all his fault. It's all the Vice Principal's fault.

What's my fault?

Shouldn't you be playing the zither with Miss Su in the front room right now?

Why are you here?

Looking for you.

About what?

I'm just taking a stroll around the manor. I won't get lost.

You should go back and keep her company.

There are many others with her. She doesn't need me there.

Lian Pian!

Lian Pian! Wait for me, Lian Pian! Lian Pian...

You're the one getting married. Why ask me?

Lian Pian, let me explain.

What is there to explain?

Who you marry is none of my concern and I don't care.

You really don't care?

Why should I?

Because...

Because...

Because of our relationship!

Lian Pian.

Young Master Yan, mind your words.

What relationship is there between us?

If there really is something, it's only because of our families.

I don't have a right to be concerned about your family matters.

Are you mad at me?

What do I have to be mad about?

Mad that I didn't express myself?

My family arranged this marriage on their own. Of course, I won't go along with it.

Then what do you plan to do?

Drag it on for now. And see how it goes?

Drag it on?

That's your attitude towards this?

Well, to have the best of both worlds and ignore the matter at hand.

How clever of you!

- I'm not like that. - That's not what I mean. - Lian Pian.

I hope you have two have children soon!

Lian Pian!

I'll talk to my mother again...

Young Master! Young Master!

Young Master!

Miss?

Vice Principal?

Miss, why are you here?

It... it was a coincidence.

Vice Principal, how much did you two hear?

From when you started explaining.

From when she said she refused to listen.

That means you heard everything!

Young Master. Lord Qing Xuan is looking for you.

I-I'll go with you. Come on.

Miss, since you were already here, why didn't you say anything?

Well, I didn't want to interrupt you two.

Never mind.

Let's go back.

Song Jiayin!

What's going on?

Miss Su said she doesn't feel well.

We can't really stay, of course, so everyone is leaving.

What happened to Lan? Is she all right?

She's fine. Don't worry.

You really are a strange person.

You were upset earlier, but after hearing that Sister Su's not feeling well, you look so happy.

Sister Su says that she isn't feeling well,

but actually...

she is upset because Vice Principal Yan refused to marry her.

What?!

Both of us went to the garden earlier. We missed the most exciting part.

Vice Principal Yan may not have said so directly, but his words basically implied it.

And I was worried she would seduce him and make things difficult for me,

but now it seems she won't even be able to marry him. How could I not be happy?

I'm off now.

Miss, what are you spacing off about?

I understand now.

I like the Vice Principal.

You've finally come around.

But how do you think the Vice Principal feels about me?

It's hard to tell what's on his mind. He changes his mind easily.

He likes to pull pranks on me and often makes things difficult for me.

But...

On the other hand,

he always helps me a lot.

Plus he is considerate of me and also he knows what I want.

Given what you said, I think he has feelings for you too.

That's not true either.

He always emphasizes that he is only nice to me because of my brother.

Well, that's possible too.

After all, the Vice Principal and Young Master were close friends.

They...

Lian Pian, whose side are you on?

I...

Didn't you say this yourself, Miss?

Besides, it has nothing to do with whose side I'm on.

This is a matter between the two of you.

Right.

You're right.

I'll have to find out sooner or later.

I'll ask him tomorrow at the Imperial College.

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''This Life'' - Ye Xuanqing | Liu Fengyao

♫ Waiting for fate to execute its plan, and choose which lifetime we'd prefer ♫

♫ I'm willing to exchange this lifetime for the next if we can get to know each other ♫

♫ There are thousands of worries that fill my existence ♫

♫ If it's the persistence of love that generates mutual admiration ♫

♫ Then I'll have everything in this life ♫

♫ If I start missing what was in the past, that will have been my mistake ♫

♫ With all that I am, I can't do that ♫

♫ As promised, this is a perfect story ♫

♫ That happens to coincide with my determination ♫

♫ But at the dewy morning hour, I've changed my mind ♫

♫ I want to expect the fortune of this unexpected love ♫

♫ I'm writing down the statements of happiness ♫

♫ I've also accepted that this life was meant to be reincarnated ♫

♫ Even if love is faint, I want to explore and give it a try ♫

♫ Develop it into something deeper ♫

♫ Even if love is faint, I want to explore and give it a try ♫

♫ Develop it into something deeper ♫