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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 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 15]

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.

♫ Your gentle figure is what I yearn for ♫

♫ I'm putting on an honest expression to hide the temptation ♫

♫ Though I might not say much ♫

♫ Hidden deep inside are my feelings of certainty ♫

♫ 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 ♫

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

♫ Develop it into something deeper ♫

So pretty.

Do you want to get a clearer look?

Come on, hurry.

A'Qi, I'll go buy something to drink. Wait here for me. Don't go anywhere.

Vice Principal! Vice Principal!

A'Qi!

What's wrong?

I thought you disappeared. I couldn't find you anywhere.

Didn't I tell you that I was going to buy some drinks?

When did you tell me that?

I might have been too fascinated by the fireworks to hear it.

D-Did you steal again?

How did you become so corrupted this quickly?

Silly. Do you take me for a fool?

If I was taking you out, would I really not bring my wallet?

I was teasing you just now.

I wanted our date today to be more special and memorable.

Surprised?

Sometimes, I really think you're ridiculous.

A'Qi!

I talked to Bai Shi about this, he said this would be more fun.

It isn't fun, it's ridiculous!

All right.

I'm sorry. Please don't be angry anymore.

By the way, I saw a lot of interesting things when I went down there just now.

Let's go take a look together.

Then, promise me

that you won't play the game of running without paying again.

I promise! I'll also teach Bai Shi a lesson when I get back.

♫ 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 ♫

♫ 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 ♫

[Imperial College]

[Imperial College]

Who would've thought that this was how Wei Zhanhong would leave the Imperial College.

He was usually so loyal to Song Luotian in every way.

In the end he was discarded when he was no longer useful.

What a pity.

Song Luotian isn't even here to see him off.

Move!

That's right.

Vice Principal Yan. Scholar Feng.

Scholar Guan.

I'll be leaving Bianjing in a few days.

I'm here to bid you all farewell.

Even after you leave the Imperial College,

don't forget to study and learn.

I'll remember that.

- It's getting late, stop dallying. Take him away! - Yes, Sir!

It's a real pity.

- Move! - Stop!

- Here he comes. - Hurry!

- I'm here to save— - Song Luotian!

Young Master, you mustn't!

Master forbade you to leave the residence. If anything happens again, you'll be punished.

Put it down! Put it down!

Put it down!

Wei Zhanhong, don't worry.

I'll definitely ask my father to help sort this out.

No need.

I no longer dare to have anything to do with your Song family anymore.

- Take him away! - Yes, Sir.

- It's too bad. - Yes, it is.

Go back to your classes! Go back to your studies!

- Come on, go back to class. - Let's go.

Let's go.

Please come in.

Young Master Zhuo, why did you choose a place like this to meet me in?

Being in an austere room allows one to be clear-headed and discern everything.

Grand Tutor, my aunt said you've been in the imperial court for too long,

that you show no interest in what's happening.

You should come outside some more.

The Noble Consort is indeed right.

I should come outside more.

Your plan regarding the tea plantation helped me solve my problem.

If... you want to be an imperial official,

I'll naturally do my best to help you.

Then Grand Tutor, I thank you in advance.

Although Official Wei... took the blame,

one can't keep secrets forever.

If Official Wei can't withstand the harsh criticism, the blame will shift back to me.

Also, Yan Yunzhi isn't easy to deal with either.

If it weren't for him his external investigations, the matters at the tea plantation wouldn't have been exposed.

I fear he won't let this matter rest.

If we can get rid of Official Wei, there won't be any problems in the future.

Grand Tutor, rest assured. I'll take care of it.

[Imperial College]

There will be an imperial lecture at the Imperial College tomorrow.

[Song Qingyun will give a lecture at the Imperial College tomorrow]

Grand Tutor Song will be the speaker tomorrow?!

What gives Grand Tutor Song the right to do this?

To give lectures on behalf of the government?

Besides, it hasn't been long since the tea plantation incident.

Aren't they taking this too lightly?

It shows that Grand Tutor Song won the trust of His Majesty.

What's more, the Grand Tutor must have fought to speak in this lecture to clear the prejudices against him.

In my opinion, it's a cover-up, that's all.

It's just him wanting to show off.

Whether he succeeds in his purpose will depend on us.

Take a look, what do you think?

- Nice! - Great!

Got it.

We'll have everything arranged before tomorrow's lecture.

Sang Qi, are you going to create trouble again?

This isn't some small matter.

Stop causing trouble already.

Let me tell you this in advance.

I'm not causing any trouble.

It's Grand Tutor Song who has bad luck.

- Exactly. - She's right.

This is Heaven's will!

- Yes, it's Heaven's will. - Heaven's will!

Then, all of you must be careful and not let anyone get anything on you.

This is what a friend should say.

I'll repeat the things you need to pay attention to. Watch closely.

- Yan Yan, you must be here pulling on this rope. All right. - All right.

That way, Grand Tutor Song won't notice it.

Don't worry.

Ever since I was appointed as an imperial official,

I've been doing my best to perform my duties.

I devote my entire life to serving my country.

It's all to live up to His Majesty's expectations of me.

I know some people

have been spreading rumors deliberately to dishonor me recently.

All of you haven't seen much of the world yet.

So you're easily deluded. You've misunderstood me.

I don't care.

Everyone, look.

I'm sure you recognize this, right?

This tree is the Imperial College's famous "Evil-eradicating Cypress".

It's said the top four scorers of the imperial exam would give lectures under this tree.

This cypress is very spiritual.

It can distinguish between the loyal and the treacherous.

Only honest and loyal officials can stand under this tree.

Do you understand?

Grand Tutor, watch out!

Grand Tutor, careful! Grand Tutor, careful.

Assassins!

- Careful. - Assassins!

Assassins! Catch the assassins!

- Hurry! - Hurry!

My Lord, there are signs this branch was damaged on purpose.

All right.

This Imperial College indeed harbors some talents.

You dare plot against me?

Today, I won't let this go until I get to the bottom of it!

No one's going to admit to it, right?

Fine.

Then don't blame me for not showing mercy!

Grand Tutor, calm down.

Vice Principal.

Vice Principal.

Vice Principal, look...

Grand Tutor Song, I'm willing to take all of the blame.

You're willing to take full responsibility?

Grand Tutor, please punish me severely.

Don't cover up for the students who did evil.

Grand Tutor, please deliver the punishment.

It's inevitable that you'll have to suffer.

Looks like the discipline at the Imperial College is declining.

You show no respect towards superiors or the law!

You've even offended an imperial official.

It really is true that if the upper beam isn't right, the lower beams will be crooked. (T/N: meaning the students aren't taught well by the teachers)

Based on this along, you alone are to blame!

Respect the Vice Principal!

The Grand Tutor has been humiliated. It's only natural that he'd lose his temper.

Don't try to help right now.

Reason does not lie in how loud a person is.

- Just keep quiet. - Grand Tutor Song,

a person should be responsible for his actions.

I'll take responsibility.

Quiet!

Go back.

I did it. It's not related to the Vice Principal.

- I did it. It's not related to the Vice Principal! - I did it. It's not related to the Vice Principal!

- I did it. It's not related to the Vice Principal! - I did it. It's not related to the Vice Principal!

How dare you? Are you rebelling?

Grand Tutor Song, I know who the troublemaker is!

Who?

In the end, isn't it because of this tree?

His Majesty has attested that this is a sacred tree that specializes in attacking treacherous officials,

but there are times this tree would make mistakes and offend you, Grand Tutor Song.

We can simply chop down this tree to appease Grand Tutor Song.

Am I right?

- Yes! - All right!

Bring the tools!

- Let's go. - Come on.

This... This... This...

You...

- Here you go, Master Sang. - Let's go!

You... You...

Grand Tutor Song, how do you want us to chop this tree down?

We can satisfy you.

If you're cold, I can split it into firewood to keep you warm.

If you're tired, we can chop it and make a bench, chair or a wooden bed for you.

Anything you want, you choose.

Your choice.

If you're hungry...

Hungry? That's even better!

I'll whittle them into toothpicks for you and sprinkle my unique secret spices on it.

It tastes pretty good as you pick your tooth. Make your choice.

You... All of you... You!

Outrageous!

Where are your manners?

Grand Tutor.

If someone's going to chop it down, it should the Grant Tutor himself.

Since when would it be yours to chop?

Grand Tutor, please go ahead.

Outrageous.

Are you rebelling?

Are you trying to rebel now?

- Are you trying to rebel?! - You...

Your father wants his son to have a bright future. So I'm giving you a chance.

Take it.

Song Luotian!

I... I...

You unfilial child!

What are you...

Listen up!

All right, fine.

I'll definitely report this farce to His Majesty today!

All of you, just wait!

- Father! - Grand Tutor, calm down!

- Father! - Grand Tutor, calm down!

Grand Tutor, calm down!

- Father! - Grand Tutor, calm down! [Imperial College]

Grand Tutor, calm down!

- Father! - Grand Tutor! Grand Tutor!

Father!

Grand Tutor Song!

Grand Tutor, calm down.

Father, I...

I'm going to the palace. Why are you following me?

You unfilial child, you've humiliated me. Get lost!

- I... - Get lost!

Vice Principal.

Do everything according to the plan.

Vice Principal, be careful.

Don't worry. I'll be fine.

[Report]

Greetings, Your Majesty.

The nerve of you Yan Yunzhi!

The imperial lecture was a complete mess!

- There were so many petty tricks! - I was incompetent.

It's my fault that the Grand Tutor was humiliated.

Wasn't it just to harass Grand Tutor Song?

You couldn't even handle a small matter like this.

He's driving me up the wall with his memorials all day long!

As for the tea plantation, I know the Song family is involved.

It's just that they took preemptive measures and sold the Wei family out.

That's why Yan Sanlang wasted his effort.

Yan Yunzhi, I'm removing you from the position of the Vice Principal.

First, I need to appease Grand Tutor Song's anger.

Second, without the position of the Vice Principal,

you can fully devote yourself to investigating the Song family for me.

Your Majesty is indeed wise. I shall not let Your Majesty down.

Remember. It's unpleasant to say this,

but we're carrying out a mission in the dark.

You must be careful.

Be sure not to get caught by Grand Tutor Song again.

Yes, Your Majesty.

When it comes to yesterday's incident,

Grand Tutor Song won't let it go that easily.

Who knows what's going to happen to the Imperial College now.

It's all right.

The Song family abuses their power by oppressing people.

We'll just act accordingly.

Why are you so confident today?

Something bad has happened!

- What's happened? - Why are you in such a panic?

The Vice Principal is gone!

- What? - The Vice Principal is gone?

Is the Vice Principal gone again?

Tomorrow, under Grand Tutor Song's strong demands,

His Majesty removed Vice Principal Yan from his position yesterday!

- Let's go! - Hurry!

- Let's go. - Hurry!

- Hurry. - Let's go.

- Hurry up! - Quickly!

Come on, let's go! [Cultivating Flower Pavilion]

- Vice Principal! - Vice Principal!

- Don't go! - Vice Principal!

- Don't go, Vice Principal! - Vice Principal!

- What are you doing? - Where's the Vice Principal?

Where's Vice Principal?

Where are your manners?! What's with all the yelling?

After the trouble you caused yesterday, are you not going to hold yourselves back today?

Is Yan Yunzhi really not going to teach at the Imperial College anymore?

That's the arrangement for the time being. I'll be taking over from now on.

His Majesty takes Grand Tutor Song's feelings very seriously.

Why don't we head to the Grand Tutor's Manor to seek justice for the Vice Principal?

I don't believe that they could do anything with this many of us, am I right?

- Yes! Seek justice! - You're right!

- You... - Signs show that there's no way out of this, we'll get hurt doing it.

What are you saying?!

I meant, unity is strength and man will conquer all!

- That's right! - Stop causing trouble!

- Scholar Feng! - Scholar Feng!

I've let all of you down!

Look at how you've upset Scholar Feng. He's already close to death.

Vice Principal.

- Vice Principal. - Vice Principal.

Yunzhi, you're finally here.

These students are so disobedient.

I can't manage them at all!

I only came back to get some books.

When you behaved disrespectfully towards Grand Tutor Song yesterday,

didn't you think about the consequences?

From now on,`

you must heed Scholar Feng's teachings, and behave yourselves, understand?

- Yes. - Yes.

- Lian Pian. - Miss.

Prepare the carriage. We're going to the Yan Manor. Let's go.

Is there something in your eye?

No.

Father.

You must be hungry. Let's go eat.

You want to eat?

- Go to the Yan Manor then. - Okay.

Stop right there.

Father, without Vice Principal Yan at the Imperial College,

I have a lot of questions that need answers.

You better not get the wrong idea. It's for my studies.

You're so hardworking. Are you trying to be the top scholar?

Do you think I don't know what you did to Grand Tutor Song at the Imperial College?

He has already become a laughingstock among the imperial officials.

If I knew you'd cause this much trouble,

I wouldn't have allowed you to study at the Imperial College from the beginning.

From today onward,

no guests are allowed to visit at night, and you're not allowed to go out.

- Close the doors. - Yes, Sir.

Father!

Lian Pian.

When the light in my father's room goes out later,

- we'll... - We'll climb over the wall from the backyard.

Miss, forget about me,

Master is already familiar with this trick of yours.

The only option left is to step on his back to get out now.

Lian Pian,

it would be great if your brain worked half as fast as your mouth.

Why are you here?

Young Master Zhuo, how did you get in here?

You can chase everyone out, but your young lady's future husband, right?

What future husband?

What are you doing here?

To take you out to relieve the boredom. Let's go.

- Let's go. - Come on.

Miss! Miss!

Wait...

[Qingfeng Restaurant]

How do you think the Vice Principal feels after being dismissed from his post?

If you ask me, he may appear expressionless,

but he could be emotional and hugging Chancellor Yan's leg crying.

I don't think so. He might be thinking of some awesome tricks at home.

Think about what he did to us in the past.

Do you think a cunning man like him would stay at home doing nothing?

What do you think the Vice Principal looks like when he's rubbing his feet at home?

How would he rub his feet?

Would he do it like this or like this?

He rubs them like this!

Master Sang, you're here just in time.

Brother Zhuo.

Why don't we visit the Vice Principal at the Yan Manor together?

Calm down.

You must learn how to calm down at this age.

Although the dismissal of his position

isn't some small matter,

but is Yan Yunzhi someone who worries about gains and losses? He is not.

He might be enjoying his quiet time and doesn't want us to bother him, right?

You usually always want to get the Vice Principal's attention.

Why are you suddenly... indifferent to his situation now?

No, I...

That's right.

Master Sang, shouldn't you be the most anxious one?

I... I'm like the rest of you. I was guessing.

I just think the Vice Principal is naturally like that.

If we rush over to his place, what if the Vice Principal isn't happy about it?

All of you know very well that Vice Principal Yan is unpredictable. It's hard to guess at all.

I don't want our good intentions to cause any trouble. Am I right?

If you insist on going, I can go along.

Then, let's...

- go! - Let's go.

I really want to see how the Vice Principal rubs his feet.

Let's go.

Here comes another problem. It's going to be trouble if it gets in the way of the Vice Principal's investigation.

[Qingfeng Restaurant]

Do you think the Vice Principal went up the mountain to see Master for consolation?

Listen, if you dare go up the mountain to see Master,

he'll definitely punish you by asking you to do the stake exercise until the rooster crows.

Forget about it then.

I think that's enough for today.

While we exhaust ourselves looking for the Vice Principal, he could be...

He could be getting a rubdown at the bathhouse, right?Let's head back. [Shangshui Bathhouse]

Come on, let's go back. Let's go.

[Shangshui Bathhouse]

That's right! We haven't searched the bathhouse!

Master Sang, it's inconvenient for a lady to enter this place.

But I've been here before. I'll go.

No, wait, Yan Yan. Yan Yan!

- Trust me. - You'll try anything when you're desperate.

Why would the Vice Principal be in the bathhouse? You're unbelievable!

Think about it. Is it possible? Stop...

Why are you looking for me?

What an indecent man.

What did you say?

I've only just left the Imperial College, but you're already calling me that?

Vice Principal, turns out you are here.

Stop calling me Vice Principal. Just call me by my name.

Yan... Vice...

Yan... Yan, t-they've been looking for you for a long time.

It's his fault for dragging me around for a stroll.

I only wanted to relieve your boredom.

He came to my side house to play zither and paint.

And then ended up finishing all my wine.

I brought him here to sober up, tried dragging him inside, but he refused to enter no matter what.

- Oh, come on. - I...

One can only give up being a gentleman if he wants a bathouse rubdown.

Yan Yan, you understand.

Then, pay me for the wine.

I do.

I can drink with you but forget about paying for it.

Catch.

From today on, we're all best friends.

We'll have fun and drink wine together.

But we won't be asking Young Master Qing Xuan to join.

To be honest, I was tired of being your Vice Principal awhile ago.

Seeing students like you...

I've finally escaped from this suffering and I'm no longer your Vice Principal.

In the future...

we'll have ample time to come out to have fun and drink wine.

But we can't bring you along, Sang Qi.

It's okay. From now on, you can hang out with me.

Stop standing there. Let's drink.

All of you...

N-Now, you've seen him, right? The V-Vice Principal...

I mean the former Vice Principal is doing better than all of us.

Let's each go back to our respective homes and mothers.

Aren't you all...

Brother Yan,

instead of choosing other days, now that we're friends, why don't we continue having fun together?

Let's go!

You don't have enough homework, right?

Wait a minute... was I being played?

Is anyone here?

Someone! Bring out all the wine in the manor!

What's going on? You reek of alcohol.

It's nothing but a Vice Principal of the Imperial College position.

Do you have to lose yourself over losing this position?

Bai Shi, bring the wine. Bring me the wine.

If you don't bring the wine here, I'm telling you, you'll...

Bai Shi, bring the wine. Hurry!

Young Master Qi, overcome your shortcomings and be respectful.

You'll ruin the Yan family's reputation like this. How is this appropriate?!

Stop drinking already. No, stop drinking.

You used an empty jar to trick me?

- Enough already. - Let's go, Bai Shi!

Go to my room and bring out the wine!

- Young Master Qi! - Let's drink!

Young Master, according to the informant, the troop escorting Official Wei this time has already left Bianjing.

You can rest assured that Lord Yan has already sent people to protect him.

Keep an eye on their whereabouts at all times.

This is the map that Lord Yan asked me to give you.

This is the route they're taking to exile. [Bianjing | Sizhou]

[Hongzhou | Jingzhou]

Jingzhou? Bai Shi.

Here.

Deliver a message to Young Master Qing Xuan for me.

Tell him... that I want to invite him to have fun out of town and have him prepare to pick me up from the manor.

Yes, Young Master.

[Mountain View Pavilion]

- Miss Su. - Bai Shi, what is your purpose here?

Is Young Master Qing Xuan home?

He's already resting. If you need something you can tell me.

It's like this, Miss Su. My Young Master is inviting him to go sightseeing out of town.

He wanted to ask Qing Xuan to pick him up in person from the manor.

All right, I understand.

Then thank you, Miss Su.

Vice Principal Yan is no longer at the Imperial College. But I don't see your homework easing up either.

After Yan Yunzhi left, Scholar Feng is still there. Have you forgotten?

After Scholar Feng started managing the Imperial College, things have become even stricter.

We study all day and write all night.

At least I study really hard, unlike Yan Yan,

who can fall asleep in any class. My gosh.

Yan Yan? He's definitely a carefree person, able to treat the Imperial College like his home.

Sleeping wherever he wants.

What is this called again?

Something about... in the eyes of the beholder...

Miss, what are you saying?

It's "beauty"!

- I'm sorry. Hold this for me. - I'm so sorry.

- I'm so sorry. - It's alright.

- Wen Yuan? - Greetings, Miss Sang Qi.

Let's go.

Lan.

A'Qi, it's been a while.

It's been a while.

Lan, you're preparing so many things. Are you going back to the villa for some time?

No, are you urging me to leave?

I was only kidding. Don't take it seriously.

Yunzhi invited me to go sightseeing out of town tomorrow.

I came out to prepare some of his favorite snacks.

Out of town? Don't tell me...

It's been awhile since I last saw Vice Principal Yan. How is he doing lately?

He's quite comfortable at home, but the elders are a bit anxious.

But I think it's good for him to rest for a while.

Before this, he was so busy with his work at the Imperial College.

I rarely had time to be alone with him as well.

Looks like Lan doesn't know.

This is great.

Since he has the mood to go sightseeing, it means he's not upset about being dismissed.

That's good to hear! Good to hear.

I haven't finished my errands yet.

I'll invite you to come over to the manor some other day.

Someone must be jealous.

Don't say nonsense. This isn't the time to think about these small matters.

Come in.

Young Master Zhuo. Miss.

Official Wei has been escorted out of the Bianjing border already.

It's said a lot of people are watching along the way.

I fear we won't get a chance at Official Wei.

It doesn't matter. We have more people in Jingzhou. Things will be easier to take care of.

Qian Jiu, go change your outfit and prepare to take the hostage.

Yes.

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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 ♫