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♫ The Spring breeze blows through the world, swaying willows and making 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 together ♫

♫ 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 14]

Then tell me, what's been going on with you recently?

Nothing much.

Maybe I'm just a bit tired.

Who could it be at this hour?

It wouldn't be the Vice Principal checking rooms, would it?!

Vice Principal?

Hurry up!

Hurry!

Hide.

- But where? - Hide.

I'm coming!

Here.

I'll be right there!

I'm getting changed!

Yan Yan. Why are you here?

Song Luotian wants to hurt me.

Trust me, he's brewing a grand scheme!

He wants to lure me in and trap me without me even noticing it!

- Trap? - He's pretending to be asleep. But this whole place could be crawling with assassins!

Sang Qi, you have to save me!

Save you?

Oh no, they are already here.

A wise man knows when to retreat.

Let's hide!

Hide. But...

Get in here.

Not bad.

Vice Principal.

You came over here so late. Is something the matter?

I was patrolling the yard. I heard noises coming from here. So I came to check it out.

- Are you all right? - I'm fine.

Thank you for your concern.

Sang Qi. I feel a little parched. Could I have some tea?

He asked for tea?

Do you find this place comfortable?

Thanks to your care, I'm quite comfortable.

I'm getting used to it. This place is great.

Who could it be at this hour?

Who is it?

It's me, Lan.

I thought she left the mountain.

I'd like to have a word with A'Qi.

May I come in?

Vice Principal, perhaps you should hide for the time being.

Why should I?

It's the middle of the night. She might take it wrong. We wouldn't want any trouble.

- It's fine. I'll explain to her. - Vice Principal!

Hide!

Coming!

Why should I hide?

Where should I hide?

One, two, three...

Over here.

But...

Under the bed?

Hurry up.

Ouch.

Why are you two here?!

- Lan. - Sorry for bothering you.

Lan, if you want to talk, we can talk at the tea plantation.

To enjoy the night view?

Yes! The air at the planation is much better!

It's refreshing!

We should still talk inside.

How thoughtful of Yun Zhi.

I can tell right away he put thought into decorating this room.

He does the same for all his students.

The Vice Principal is truly thoughtful.

What's wrong, A'Qi? Are you not feeling well?

Not at all.

I just finished practicing martial arts, I'm feeling rejuvenated.

Lan, you wanted to have a word with me?

It's about your question from before.

I want to discuss it with you.

Lan, perhaps we should save that discussion for another time.

- A'Qi... - This...

I came specifically to clear things up.

There are only the two of us here.

It's quiet and cozy. I couldn't ask for a better place.

- Not at all. - You told me before about your feelings for Yunzhi.

I was ill that day, so I didn't get the chance to talk with you.

But after thinking it through,

I don't think...

you actually really like him.

Perhaps you've merely projected your longing and trust for your brother onto him.

It's only transference.

A'Qi, since we are both honest with each other,

I want to make things clear to you.

I don't want you to get hurt.

I know Yunzhi.

He is loyal to his friends.

You are Sang Yu's younger sister.

His kindness for you is to fulfill his friend's wish.

Or perhaps he only sees you as a sister.

If you were to tell him all of a sudden,

it might be very awkward for both of you. Just like Song Jiayin.

But you're also different from Song Jiayin.

After all, you still have to stay at the Imperial College to study.

Making a fuss out of it will only make life uncomfortable.

A'Qi.

Heed my advice.

You're still young. Do not get distracted.

Don't waste your time on a relationship that will never end well.

But...

Young Master Yan.

Miss Su...

Why are you here?

I-It's not just me.

- There's also... - Young Master Zhuo.

Yes.

- Zhuo Wenyuan is here too. - Yes, yes.

- Brother Zhuo. - What are the odds?

Zhuo Wenyuan, hurry, come out here.

But...

- Young Master Zhuo. - It's so lively in here.

The more, the merrier.

- Miss Su. - The three of you...

The three of us...

The three of us...

- We were drinking! - Yes.

- We were... - Bring it out.

- drinking... - Drinking.

- and eating. - Yes.

Pardon my intrusion. Sorry for the interruption.

- Not at all. - I shall take my leave now.

Let me see you out.

Vice Principal. Vice Principal.

You two! How is this appropriate?!

Why aren't you leaving yet?

Vice Principal, aren't you leaving?

After we leave the mountain I have something to tell you. Wait for me.

Rest well.

A'Qi, you don't really have feelings for the Vice Principal, do you? [Good Health and Longevity]

That's impossible. Lan got it all wrong.

Nonsense.

Vice Principal.

Hurry and get to your work.

Aren't you joining us today, Vice Principal?

There are things I need to discuss with the farmers.

The Vice Principal is acting strange today.

Isn't he always like that?

It's normal.

Young Master.

Have you found anything?

As you ordered, I found that certain plants of the Song Tea Plantation were different.

It's heavily guarded and suspicious.

It's time to reel in the net. Ask Yan Sanlang to bring his men.

Yes, Sir.

This is the detailed map overlooking the Song Tea Plantation that I drew from the hill.

Along with what Bai Shi found, I marked several suspicious locations.

Very well. Tomorrow morning I'll raid the tea plantation in the name of arresting the fugitive.

Has the tea plantation surrounded?

Don't worry. My men have all of the Song Tea Plantation surrounded.

I assure you, not even a fly will get past us.

It's warm.

Vice Principal, it's so late, why aren't you asleep yet?

It's nothing. I was tucking in your blanket.

Go to sleep.

Don't stay up too late, Vice Principal.

Sang Qi!

- Sang Qi! - What is it?

- The Song Tea Plantation is in trouble! - What?

Hurry up!

Scram!

Confiscate the evidence!

Yes, Sir!

All of you! Stop!

Why are you raiding our plantation?

Why?

Conspiring with Xizhao and planting illegal plants. Neither are small crimes!

Go back and inform your father.

Punishment awaits him.

Impossible.

Someone must have set us up!

This is reckless of you! My father will get to the bottom of this!

Young Master Song. We have the evidence with us already.

I advise you not to obstruct us.

Otherwise, don't blame me for not showing any mercy.

My Lord!

This indeed has nothing to do with Official Song.

The land with the plants you confiscated is owned by Official Wei.

We had no idea what was going on under the table.

I can't absolve your master based on your words alone.

I wouldn't dare.

We have the land deed to prove my claim.

Everything is recorded in the ledger.

I will gladly present you with both.

It's all right. [Deed - Receiver: Wei]

I will investigate this case further in the capital.

Load the evidence onto the cart! Send it to the Prefecture Court!

Wei Zhanhong. Don't worry.

I'll ask for my father's help to clear the Wei family's name.

Brother Song... you must help my father.

The farming ended so abruptly.

This is all too sudden.

Maybe the Vice Principal find this place unlucky and that we shouldn't stay here long.

The authorities will come and search the whole mountainside.

If we stay that's inconvenient too.

Then why didn't the Vice Principal come with us?

I saw him leaving with Official Yan.

Could it be the Vice Principal came to investigate the case?

And farming was just a cover.

It's hard to tell.

The Vice Principal is a man of complicated thoughts.

It's not like we can guess what he's thinking.

[Prefecture Court]

Grand Tutor Song must be part of this operation.

But who would have thought? He would use Official Wei to shield himself.

The authorities aren't willing to pursue this case.

They just want to close it.

Something definitely is amiss.

This deed isn't new by any means.

It wasn't written recently.

Perhaps Grand Tutor Song had already planned to abandon his accomplice to save his skin.

Or perhaps Official Wei himself has been corrupted.

Someone else is pulling the strings behind the scenes.

Young Master Qi, what do you have in mind?

Could you arrange for me to talk to Official Wei in private?

He is in prison. Seeing him won't be easy.

How about this? I know a warden.

I can make arrangements for when he's on his shift.

I'll keep you posted.

I'm counting on you, Young Master San.

I still have work to see to.

- I'll be off now. - Thank you, Young Master Qi.

Vice Principal.

You're here.

Were you looking for me because of what happened at the tea planation?

I saw Yan Sanlang was there.

Sang Qi.

Do you think I asked you to come all the way here only to talk about the investigation?

Then...

I've been working hard lately.

I'm not behind on my homework.

Don't worry about me, Vice Principal.

We can talk about your homework at the Imperial College instead of here.

Then...

Is it about my brother?

Not that either.

Then Master must have got into some trouble! So he wants us back to Lingwu mountain?

Sang Qi. Aside from the Imperial College,

your brother, the investigation, and martial arts,

don't we have anything else we can talk about?

We...

Other things...

The weather is so pleasant today.

The view is magnificent.

Indeed.

There's good times, a beautiful view

and a beautiful lady.

Family? (T/N: beautiful lady and family sound the same)

You mean...

Do you mean I'm your family?

You want me to be your little sister.

Lan was right the other day. I'm only ever a little sister to you.

A'Qi...

I want...

What do you want?

I think you've known what was in my heart a while ago, right?

I'm tired of guessing.

I want a clear answer from you.

♫ In this short peaceful night, yearning is bright as the moon ♫

♫ As the red candlelight flickers, there's an old dream of falling in love ♫

♫ When you look back at all the worries and joy ♫

Do you understand now?

♫ In an instant, you've lingered in my every moment ♫

Sang Qi.

I'm in love with you.

♫ I want to walk the rest of my life with you ♫

♫ I want to walk in the eaves of pear blossoms with you ♫

♫ I want to see this bustling world with you ♫

That was a little abrupt. I didn't feel much of it.

♫ Some day we'll be sitting together in the front courtyard ♫

Maybe we should try again.

♫ Leaning against the railing together, idly talking about our day year after year ♫

♫ This sky full of stars, glitters in our eyes ♫

♫ I want to walk in a city full of red leaves with you ♫

♫ I want to walk in the snowfalls with you ♫

♫ I want to experience all four seasons with you ♫

♫ Some day we'll be sitting together in the front courtyard ♫

♫ Going through this mortal world together under the same umbrella ♫

♫ You'll shelter me from snow and wind ♫

♫ You'll shelter me from snow and wind ♫

Vice Principal.

Did you plan early on to confess to me after the investigation was over?

Mind your steps. Watch where you're going.

I don't need to.

I know you'll be my eyes.

I just want to look at you.

So... when did you fall for me?

Does it matter?

Of course. I want to know.

I don't remember.

You don't remember?

I think you just now forgot it.

So when you did fall for me? Do you remember?

Of course, I do!

When was it?

I'm not telling you.

In the future... when you're alone with me,

call me Yunzhi.

Yun... zhi.

No, no, that sounds rude.

I should still address you as the Vice Principal.

You can call me whatever you want.

Vice Principal.

Do you have any plans for the future?

Propose to you,

then after you graduate, I'll marry you.

Vice Principal.

Can we keep this relationship a secret for now?

Let's make it official after I graduate, okay?

Are you concerned about something?

Or are you worried about gossip and rumors?

I want to finish my studies at the Imperial College myself.

Just promise me.

All right.

From now on, I'll do whatever you say.

Let's skip some stones!

Slow down!

[A Place for the Talented] [The Imperial College]

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

♫ The legends in books are always heartwarming and amazing ♫

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

♫ 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, ♫

Vice Principal!

You two came so early.

- We ran into each other. - What?

This early in the morning, it's just you two here... practicing martial arts?

Had I not known better, I'd think you two were secretly dating.

Don't be silly.

Why don't you join us?

I'll pass.

Carry on with your training. Take your time.

Even Yan Yan's smart enough to tell.

Don't worry.

I have an idea.

Go inside first.

Then I'll be going.

All right. Go on.

See you later.

Go on.

Vice Principal.

[The wind blows and carries a beautiful poem]

Awful handwriting. Copy it three more times.

Bad posture while walking. Run three laps.

Posture...

Yan Yunzhi.

Do you have to make it so obvious?

I don't have a choice either.

I purposely tried to make it look like we two would never be together.

You could at least make up some logical excuses.

You kept punishing me over the most trivial matters!

Don't you think people might start suspecting?

But if I don't do this, we'd barely have any time for each other.

But you still can't just punish me!

You could save me some face.

All right, A'Qi. I know.

I won't be so assertive again.

I'll definitely do as you say.

Don't be mad at me. Cheer up, all right?

When you frown, you look ugly.

Vice Principal!

You hit me?!

Have you learned your mistake?

You... You're driving me insane!

Vice Principal.

You should educate the students with good manners.

You can't resort to violence!

You must always have patience!

Sang Qi.

I've heard rumors about you being more naughty lately.

It's time to behave yourself.

The Vice Principal lost his patience for a little too. Right?

Don't blame him, okay?

When students and teachers have known each other a long time, it's normal to have some arguments.

Just talk it through!

It'll be water under the bridge the next day.

Vice Principal, talk it through nicely with her.

No more violence!

How dare you!

Yan Yunzhi. Yan Yunzhi.

I can't believe you hit me!

- A'Qi, sorry. - You actually hit me!

It was only an act. I didn't hit too hard.

- I barely put any strength into it. - I don't care!

A'Qi.

Don't you think it's nice when we don't have to hide?

You think I want to hide?

People might see us during the daytime.

Why don't I wait outside your place after nightfall?

You mean...

I climb over the wall at night?

- That is a little exciting. - That is a little inappropriate.

Very well, that settles it.

So tonight, how do I signal you?

We can... we can use a cat's meow as our signal.

Can you make the sound? Meow.

Bai Shi can do it!

A'Qi.

I...

I didn't use any strength. Let me take a look.

Let me see it.

You can hit me back.

I won't dodge it.

I knew you wouldn't do it. It hurts me to hit you too.

Miss! The night is cold, stay warm.

- How do I look? - Meow.

- Keep meowing. - Meow.

All right.

Wait. Freshen your foundation.

- Is it done now? - Perfect.

Master?

Father. Why... What are you doing?

Keep meowing.

Why are you here?

I...

I was looking for the cat.

As soon as I went to bed, the cursed cat woke me up.

I can't train well tomorrow at the riverside if I don't sleep well.

- I'll go get rid of it. - Father! Father!

- Stop. Father, there's no need.

Let's not trouble ourselves with some animals.

It's just your usual training. Is such a large blade necessary?

How is not necessary? I promised the men I'd train with them.

What if I can't perform well tomorrow? I'll be a laughing stock for the ladies.

Father!

See? Listen to that cat! It's provoking me!

Father! Father!

Father, listen to me.

We must always try a civil conversation.

Let me talk to the cat. How does that sound?

Let me talk to it.

Stray cat out there!

Stop, stop.

Can you hear me? Meow!

My father has a really large blade! Meow!

He can split you in half! Meow!

Did you hear that? Meow!

Just go away! Meow!

Keep meowing.

Why are you talking to the cat? It doesn't understand you. Let me do this.

- Father! Listen. - Master!

It's quiet now.

There it goes again. There it goes again!

Father. Father. How about this?

Let's save the weapon for something bigger.

Use my blade instead.

I'll go slay it. Okay?

- Don't worry. - Girl, be careful.

Stop.

- I'll kill it! - Okay.

Higher.

Hurry and go, my father is here.

Come closer.

Do you see it?

I saw it! That cat just nipped me!

I have to teach it a lesson!

Hurry up, go!

- Leave now. - Let the cat hiss again.

All right, leave. Go on.

Go away! Go away!

Get down.

Go away!

Young Master, you've got what you wanted. But my throat is hoarse.

Let's go!

Well?

It's gone, Father. You can sleep soundly tonight.

Train well tomorrow.

All right.

- Young Master San. - Young Master Qi.

- What is it? - The warden had a sudden shift change. You can see Official Wei tonight.

- Okay. - Come with me.

[Prison]

Sorry for the treatment, Official Wei.

Chancellor Yan's son.

Official Wei, don't you have anything to say to me?

I will help you clear your name.

I was blinded by my greed.

I failed His Majesty's kindness.

I failed... the Grand Tutor's trust.

I've got the punishment I deserve now.

I have nothing to say.

The Grand Tutor?

Official Wei. A death sentence awaits you.

Do you not fear death?

I have nothing to tell you.

Young Master Yan, you can stop wasting your time.

In that case,

I'll leave you be.

[A Place for the Talented] [Imperial College]

Breaking news!

The case of Official Wei's conspiracy with Xizhao has been closed.

Was he guilty of the crime?

He's been convicted as the main culprit.

He claimed to have been tricked by a Xizhao spy.

Seeing that he had served the imperial court for years, his life was spared.

But his entire family has been exiled.

What about Grant Tutor Song? Was he punished?

Sure. He suffered a pay cut due to his negligence.

Grand Tutor Song got away easy.

Who in Bianjing doesn't know how cunning and suspicious he is?

It happened on his tea plantation. Who would believe this had nothing to do with him?

I don't buy it.

The most unfortunate part of this is the Song family's farmers.

They're innocent and lost their jobs.

The whole tea plantation has been sealed off.

Isn't the Vice Principal good at solving cases?

Why can't he investigate it for the Prefecture Court?

He's still the son of Chancellor Yan after all.

It'd look bad if he got involved.

It might cause a rift between the two families.

Don't spread baseless rumors. The Vice Principal isn't like that!

Sang Qi. Of course, we know he's not like that.

But because of pressure from Chancellor Yan, he might not be able to get involved.

Why do you have to get so agitated?

Was I?

Very much so.

I... just find... this whole case fishy.

It's not fair to the farmers, that's all.

I'll have a word with the Vice Principal.

He must have an explanation for this.

Well said.

Move aside.

[Cultivating Flower Pavilion]

Vice Principal. Does Grand Tutor Song really have no connection with Xizhao?

We'll discuss it another time.

Pretend we are fighting first.

Why fight?

[There are eyes and ears everywhere.]

Why won't you help with the Prefecture Court's investigation and prove the farmers' innocence? Why?

The case is concluded.

There are no other doubts. What do you want to frame others?

Forget it!

I don't have time for you.

[Cultivating Flower Pavilion]

[Monument of Beloved Son, Sang Yu]

A'Qi.

Can you tell me now?

I talked to Official Wei in prison.

He's the type who cherishes the life of a tiny ant if it falls onto his clothing.

He must cherish the life of any living being.

Conspiring with Xizhao is a serious crime.

He'd surely be executed, but he was so calm.

He didn't bother to defend himself either.

His calmness wasn't normal.

Unless...

Unless he knew he would escape the death sentence.

He must have made a deal with the mastermind.

As long as he keeps his mouth sealed, he would be spared.

I see.

I doubt the mastermind would stop at this point.

Official Wei might not survive his exile.

I plan to follow him secretly and track down the mastermind.

You're going to go after him covertly?

My position at the Imperial College will only hinder my plan.

If I leave Bianjing too suddenly, people will start suspecting something.

So I need an excuse to leave the Imperial College.

I need you to play along with me.

I understand.

But why are we meeting here?

I want Brother Yu to know about our relationship.

[Monument of Beloved Son, Sang Yu]

Brother Yu.

I swear on my life I will never let Sang Qi down.

As long as I live, I will keep her safe.

A'Qi.

Are you sure no one will recognize us here?

I asked Lian Pian.

She told me the young masters and ladies don't come to this area.

So don't worry about it.

No one should recognize us.

So... can we be at ease now?

Of course.

Relax. Be yourself.

Two bowls of noodles. Enjoy the food.

Sir!

Wait.

We need some hot water to sanitize the chopsticks.

What...

But we don't have a kettle.

If it's the chopsticks... wait a moment.

There is no need to be too fussy.

He's...

I...

I'm starting to think this bowl of noodles aren't edible.

Young Master Yan, we aren't in a fine restaurant.

Don't be so picky.

Try it first. Okay?

Come on.

Dig in.

This is remarkable!

[Noodles]

I never knew such delicacy existed in Bianjing!

- Was it delicious? - Yes.

Where are we going next?

Why don't we walk and think about it?

Let's pay first.

Sir.

Give me a moment.

Oh no. Oh no.

Don't tell me you didn't bring any money.

I didn't bring any money.

I've never needed to carry any money.

I only pay the bill once every month for the handful of shops I go to.

As expected of the son of Chancellor Yan.

What about you?

I usually... let Lian Pian handle it.

As expected of the Grand Commandant's daughter.

What now?

Stay calm.

I have an idea.

A friend of mine once ran into the same predicament.

He's coming.

Have you two finished the noodles?

It was delicious, Sir.

Let me ask you something, do you know who I am?

No.

Do you know this lady?

No.

He doesn't know us.

How can you not know who we are?

He doesn't know us!

He has no idea who we are.

Let's go!

Pay up!

Stop right there!

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

♫ The legends in books are always heartwarming and amazing ♫

He's not still chasing after us, is he?

I don't think so.

Is running without paying for the noodles something a Vice Principal should do?

I'll send someone to pay the bill tomorrow.

By that time, people will be telling stories about a bandit couple who didn't pay for their noodles.

A couple of scammers.

Yan Yunzhi, what are you doing?

Since we are a bandit couple, we should do something we wouldn't dare to do or think of doing.

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♫ 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 ♫