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[Imperial College]

[A Female Student Arrives at the Imperial College]

[Episode 20]

Young Master! Young Master! I've brought you the list of appointments you asked for.

[Decree]

[Zhuo Wen Yuan, appointed as Vice Minister of the Ministry of Personnel]

Zhuo Wen Yuan, appointed as Vice Minister of the Ministry of Personnel.

This guy usually fools around.

But to think he would be able to get such good results.

[Yan Yan, appointed as Patrol of the Left Army of Prefecture Court]

[Wen Yu Shi]

It appears that Miss Sang...

I expected that she wouldn't be appointed.

[Imperial College]

Please enjoy yourselves today.

I have prepared fruit wine that has low alcohol content.

I've informed Scholar Feng as well.

So he won't suddenly show up and punish you.

A toast to the Vice principal.

- Come. Have a seat.
- Have a seat.

- It has been a while.
- Indeed.

Zhuo.

You scored the highest results, and you were appointed as the Vice Minister of the Ministry of Personnel.

Your future will be prosperous indeed.

How did that saying go again? When you get lucky...

"Don't forget your friends when you get rich". It's no wonder you didn't make the ranks.

Who cares? I must get on Zhuo's good side first.

Don't forget about your old classmate in the future.

Of course, I wouldn't. We are all classmates.

Please continue to look after me in the future.

So humble.

But speaking of which, Vice principal Yan's teaching was exceptional this year.

And I heard he went to Grand Commandant Sang's Residence to ask for his daughter's hand.

I suppose he is going to acquire success in both love and career this year.

- Didn't that fell through?
- Then...

Since it fell through, it doesn't count.

Even if Grand Commandant Sang agreed, the marriage could be canceled at any time.

Even if they were married, they could still get divorced.

That is why they say that you can be sure about your drinking capacity, but don't be so sure about your words.

Alright. Alright. Zhuo.

Please. Let's enjoy the dishes.

Yan Yan, have you seen Sang Qi?

Drinking your sorrows away? But you can't get drunk off of this.

I'm not. I'm trying to summon courage.

I took this opportunity and got out of the house.

Vice principal, why don't you help cover for me while I go to see Lian Pian?

You promised you would bring Lian Pian happiness, didn't you?

Then, you should think things through carefully.

And you must persevere.

But don't drink. Drinking won't solve your problems.

What's going on, Yan Yan?

You only drank a few cups of wine, and you're already tipsy?

Song Luotian. You're heartless indeed.

You're acting high and mighty as if you were the top scholar.

You didn't even make it to the list!

Just wait and see. You got into that Prefecture Court or something, didn't you?

Who knows who will serve the other in the future?

[Imperial College]
Young Lady, I'm fine.

Today is the announcement of the results. I won't spoil your mood.

I feel happy too.

What are you saying?

It's fine if you're unhappy. I have ways to cheer you up.

[Imperial College]
The Imperial College is holding a banquet today.

After we see the results, I'll treat you to a feast and a good time, all right?

You're the one who is expecting good results. Why are we celebrating for me instead?

Because you're my little sister. The Third Young Lady of the Sang family.

Of course, I have to treat you. Let's go.

Young Lady, it's no wonder that the Young Master wanted you to study here.

I could tell that this is a special place, from the moment I entered.

How about it? Do you want to study here too?

Don't tease me, Young Lady. I am just a servant.

I can understand a storytelling script at best. How could I possibly study here?

Well, you know more than enough words.

Either way,

I am confident that there will be more and more female students in the Imperial College in the future,

including you.

Let's go.

[Decree of Appointment]

Why isn't Sang Qi's name on the list?
[Zhuo Wen Yuan, appointed as Vice Minister]

His Majesty has already been kind enough to allow her to study here.

His Majesty can't possibly let her become an official.

- That's right.
- Indeed.

I guess even if women can make it into the list,

they'll still have to go home and serve their husbands and take care of their children.

It's more than enough for them to know a few words to manage the household.

- Right.
- That's right.

I heard the Vice principal went to the Grand Commandant's Residence for marriage.

And Yan Xiao Lang got together with her maid.

I had already expected this a long time ago.

From the start, the Sang family already had ulterior motives.

You're right. They come from different classes and backgrounds. She doesn't deserve him.

So that's what happened.

Lian Pian, let's go.

A'Qi, you're here.

Everyone is already here.

I wasn't able to make it to the list. I'm ashamed of facing you, vice principal.

Don't be disappointed. You've already proven yourself.

You're late.

What's going on? Why is everybody pulling a long face seeing me here?

Everyone got their appointments with their own merits.

You should all be happy.

You were on the list as well. But you weren't appointed.

But everyone in Bianjing knows how well you did.

- This isn't fair.
- That's right.

Even those who scored lower marks than you did manage to land positions in the ministry.

They should give an explanation for this.

Sang Qi, at least you made it into the list. And what about me?

I... I have to stay back for another year.

Guo Cheng, didn't you say you wouldn't get drunk off fruit wine?

I'm not. I'm not drunk...

Wine does not make a man drunk, but he is already confused.

We'll leave now. Excuse us.

- Slowly now.
- An entire year...

That's enough. You guys don't have to comfort me.

I've already decided.

I, Sang Qi, won't give up.

But you're right too.

Since I made the list, I deserve the same opportunities as you do. Right?

Well, you're a tough one.

We've never had a woman as an official in our dynasty.

I am the first female student of the Imperial College.

I can become the first female official in our dynasty too.

That's right, Sang Qi.

I will continue to support you and help you get back what you deserve.

A'Qi, we've known each other for many years.

I'll always support you too.

And I will be joining the Ministry of Personnel soon.

I will gain more ways and contacts to help you.

Thank you.

Zhuo Wen Yuan. As your teacher, I have to advise you.

You haven't even joined the Ministry of Personnel yet.

As a new member joining the court, you should learn how to manage your own duties first.

The Vice Principal of the Imperial College is not a position of high status either.

Neither do you have much authority.

I will be able to have more opportunities and a brighter future.

It's fine.

Zhuo Wen Yuan. Thank you for your reminder.

But it's enough for me to help Sang Qi.

Let's go.

Yan Xiao Lang.

Am I drunk?

Ow...

What my mother said must have made you feel awful.

I talked to my mother.

Even though she still disapproves...

Yan Xiao Lang, maybe we should just give it up.

You're still mad after all.

I will try my best to get my mother's approval as soon as possible.

Wait for me, alright?

Then what if she won't?

Would you let go of me first?

I will never.

You are the only one for me, Lian Pian.

A'Qi, what's on your mind?

The appointment or Yan Yan and Lian Pian?

I thought as long as I could get into the Imperial College and study hard,

I would be able to change the society's perception of women.

But I tried so hard

and in the end, I am still restrained by societal norms.

My name was on the list.

But I was not appointed.

Lian Pian is a wonderful girl.

But Madam Yan still said those awful things about her.

A'Qi.

What do you want to do the most if you receive an appointment?

I want to go back to the Imperial College.

I thought about it a lot.

From entering the Imperial College, meeting you and everyone else

to going our separate ways now.

I finally understood why my brother wanted me to join the Imperial College

and why he wanted me to strive to get good results.

Perhaps he had already expected this.

That's why he wanted me to help the women in this world fight for this opportunity.

If I can go back to the Imperial College and teach others...

No.

Even if I could just get a minor position in the Imperial College,

that would already have great significance, and I wouldn't disappoint my brother.

A'Qi. Even if I have to risk my position as the Vice Principal, I will get you the title and accreditation you deserve.

I said I wanted to become your colleague.

You're usually a stickler for the rules.

Why aren't you saying anything about it?

If you can stay in the Imperial College, you will already be the greatest role model for women to study.

That is much more significant than me lecturing students every day.

Let's go.

[Grand Commandant's Residence]

I'll go inside now.

Rest early.

Go on.

[Grand Commandant's Residence]
Bai Shi.

I'm going to make a trip to the palace tomorrow.

Aren't you going to ask for her hand in marriage?

I have to ask His Majesty to give Sang Qi her due appointment first.

If I ask her father for her hand now, everyone will know that she is my wife-to-be.

Rumors will spread.

They'll say that Sang Qi was only able to stay in the Imperial College because of me.

I can't let her go through that.

You're indeed thoughtful, Young Master.

Yan Yun Zhi.

Yes, Your Majesty.

You didn't come here to show me what a wooden dummy is like, right?

I was thinking of a matter.

It concerns Your Majesty's reputation among the people.

I wish to ease Your Majesty's burden.

So I hope that Your Majesty will allow me to do so.

Well, given your hesitance, you don't appear convincing.

What is the matter? Tell me.

I would like to ask Your Majesty to give Sang Qi an official position.

That's it?

Would that affect my reputation?

Firstly, Sang Qi did make it into the list.

It is within all reason for her to be awarded an official position and for her to serve the imperial court.

Secondly, Sang Qi is the first example of a woman studying in the Imperial College.

Everyone in the nation knows of this.

If she can become a female official, then Your Majesty's benevolence and efforts to push for education for all

would certainly be a great deed recorded in history.

You make it sound so reasonable.

But do you know how controversial it is for a woman to become an official?

Now, what's this other thing about easing my burden?

The Imperial College is short of a Manager of the Archive.

It is a position neither too high nor too low. Sang Qi is the perfect candidate.

If someone opposes it, then I, as her teacher and her superior, will be the one to face the criticism.

Your Majesty will not have to worry about that.

In doing so, Your Majesty will have upheld the fairness of the imperial examination

and quell the disputes among the people.

Wouldn't that be a win-win?

The Manager of the Archive of the Imperial College.

Very well.

[To serve the people.
Appoint her as the Manager of the Archive.]

Yan Yun Zhi. What if I was the one who opposed the decision?

Your Majesty has already written the decree of the appointment, haven't you?

[Appointed her as the Manager of the Archive of the Imperial College]

You must have bewitched me with your honeyed words, haven't you?

- I wouldn't dare.
- You wouldn't?

I think you most certainly would.

I wouldn't dare.

Young Master.

Bai Shi. Help me change my clothes. We'll make a trip to the Sang Residence.

I see you have good news to tell Miss Sang.

Mind your steps.

When did Ian get here?

Young Master, I asked the servants about it.

Miss Su often comes to visit Madam when you're not around.

And she usually stays for quite a while and gets along very well with Madam.

Would you like to greet her?

Qi Lang!

Qi Lang, why didn't you tell the family that
you went to ask for her hand in marriage?

You're unruly indeed.

I've already made it clear
about who I want to marry.

But it was against your wishes. So both of you pretended you didn't hear.

I won't allow you to refute me.

I'm telling you, we will never
allow you to marry that Sang Qi.

That's fine.

Then, I'll just leave the family
and start a new one on my own.

You...

Young Master.

Wouldn't this be too direct?

Your expression is full of happiness.

Miss Sang will be able to know it right away.

Right.

You're right.

I should pretend that things didn't
go well. And give her a surprise later.

That's a good idea.

[Agarwood]

Young Lady, try the snacks I made.

All right.

[Muyan Pavilion]

Qi.

What's going on, Deputy Chief?

You don't seem to be in a good mood.

I'm sorry.

I wasn't able to get His Majesty to let you work as the Manager of the Archive.

Oh, you had me worried there!

I wondered what the matter was.

Well, this matter is resolved.

So you already know.

That's right. Thanks to Zhuo Wen Yuan.

He had someone
from the Ministry of Personnel put a word in.

I'm the Imperial College's
Manager of the Archive now.

I'm your colleague now.

Zhuo Wen Yuan?

- That's right.
- He and you...

Deputy Chief.

Let's not argue
over who gets the credit over this matter.

Sang Qi's happiness is the most important thing.

Deputy Chief was worried
that it might be inappropriate

for you to do such a thing
as you just joined the Ministry of Personnel.

But you already settled it today.

I never try to gain anything from you, Sang Qi.

I've always been sincere.

A thousand gold is worth nothing
before your smile.

We've been friends for so many years. Don't say things like that. It grosses me out.

Have a seat, Deputy Chief.

It's fine. There's no need.

I only came to tell you this.

Since this matter is already settled,
I'll take my leave now.

[Muyan Pavilion]
You just came, and you're already leaving?

I have some matters to attend to.

What a surprise indeed.

[Secretariat Chancellery]

Ian. I heard you've been visiting my mother recently.

But you didn't tell me about it.

You've been very considerate.

I was only visiting her
because I had time on my hands.

That's perfect, then.

There are some things
I would like to talk to you about as well.

It has been a while since we had a chat too.

Let's find a place to talk.

Young Master. Miss.

Ian. You've visited my mother many times.

Are idle talk all that you've done with her?

You must be bothered because I told her that you asked for Sang Qi's hand in marriage.

She must have tried to stop you, didn't she?

I am serious about that.

No one and nothing will stop me.

You think too much.

To be very honest with you, my feelings for you ceased

the moment I heard you asked
for her hand in marriage.

But as a friend, I'm worried about your actions.

You abruptly went to ask for marrying
her at her residence.

You must not have made proper preparations.

Her family isn't as familiar with you
as my family is.

Grand Commandant Sang
will definitely not accept it.

The Three Letters and Six Rites
are essential when it comes to marriages.

Not only do you need to
send your letter of Eight Characters,

but you will need to write a letter of proposal as well.

Missing any of those will make you
appear rash and inappropriate.

Thank you for reminding me.

Oh, right.

I prepared some snacks for Madam Yan as well.

I left them on the horse carriage.

Bai Shi, help Wen Yuan to get those things.

Bai Shi?

Miss.

Young Master, should I go?

Or should I...

Go on. Come back quickly.

Yes, Young Master.

Yun Zhi, you mustn't be hasty.

This is an important matter
in your life, after all.

We have been friends for many years.

If there's anything I can help with,

I hope you won't mind and let me know.

All right. I will.

But I heard Grand Commandant Sang
has already rejected you once.

Are you sure that you will be successful next time?

If I fail, I'll just try again.

Until he agrees.

[Secretariat Chancellery]
Bai Shi!

Is Deputy Chief home?

Deputy Chief is home...

Wen Yuan.

But...

Ian is here as well?

She is here?

Qi?

[Secretariat Chancellery]

Why are you here, Ian?

I came to keep Madam Yan company.

Well, then, next time,
you can bring me along with you.

Qi, have you been here for long?

No.

I was just about to go back.

- Then, I'll send you back...
- No need.

Ian. You're about to go back, aren't you?

Will you give me a ride back?

I can have a chat with you
on the carriage as well.

I don't mind. Let's get on the carriage.

Thank you.

[Secretariat Chancellery]

What did you tell her just now?

[Secretariat Chancellery]

Come to think of it, I should apologize to you, Ian.

I understand your feelings for Deputy Chief.

But you should know that feelings can't be forced.

But...

But I met Yun Zhi first.

There is no such thing as
who came first in love, isn't there?

[Grand Commandant's Residence]

Qi!

[Grand Commandant's Residence]
Qi.

I know you saw Su Jie Yu and me together today.

But please don't misunderstand.
She came to see my mother.

There is nothing between us!

You look exactly like how I was

when I wrote the right answer
during the exams but crossed it off.

Yes. Right.

I've reflected upon myself. I was wrong.

That has to be the correct answer, right?

- Yan Yun Zhi.
- Yes.

You are not allowed
to be alone with any other woman again.

Of course. I promise.

Qi. I hope you will rest early today.
[Grand Commandant's Residence]

Because I need you to wake up early tomorrow.

Wake up early?

Grand Commandant Sang.

I came in haste last time.

I did not consider all the proper etiquette.

Today, I have written a letter of proposal, and I have prepared all the bridewealth as well.

Please reconsider, Grand Commandant Sang.

Please allow me to take care of Sang Qi
for the rest of her life.

Father, this will do, right?

I'm thinking that such an important matter
cannot be decided so easily.

If you think that there is something lacking, please let me know immediately.

I'll make the arrangements right away.

Father, if you don't accept it, I will.

Hold on. I'm not late, am I?

It looks like you chose to come
today as well, Deputy Chief.

Grand Commandant Sang, for your daughter's hand in marriage.
[Letter of Eight Characters]

Please consider allowing me to marry her.

Have you gone mad, Zhuo Wen Yuan?

This is the most serious decision
I have ever made.

You...

It seems my Qi is well-liked.

I wondered why you weren't the first to be here for such an important occasion.

Good. I think you stand a good chance.

- Father!
- Wait!

Grand Commandant Sang, you should know that Sang Qi and I have long been in love, don't you?

You won't try to separate
a pair of lovers, would you?

[Letter of Eight Characters]
Grand Commandant Sang is just observant.

He knew that Sang Qi and I grew up together.

I understand and care for Sang Qi
more than you do.

Then have you asked
Sang Qi's opinion in this matter?

Zhuo Wen Yuan. I have always thought of you as my closest friend.

We have always been just that as well.

You've seen how Deputy Chief
and I got together.

Why are you doing this today?

Hurry up and go back.

Leave!

Qi. I know you and Deputy Chief are in love.

But I have a chance to fight
for my love as well, don't I?

Besides, I think Grand Commandant Sang
favors me more.

One's parents should have the final say
when it comes to the matter of marriage.

My marriage will be decided by myself.

Qi.

In that case, we'll settle this the Sang way.

Fine.

Marriage is not a game.

Don't blame your daughter
for bullying an old man like you.

Qi!

Your father is as skilled as ever.

Qi!

Qi, please stop messing around.

Grand Commandant Sang!

Qi!

What are you guys doing?

It is pointless for Qi and I to fight here.

You guys should be the ones doing this.

A duel to decide the marriage.

Whoever wins will get to marry Qi.

Father. I told you. I'll decide my own marriage.

What are you trying to do?

I get the final say in the Sang family.

- I'll decide the rules.
- You...

I have the say.

How about it? Do you dare to duel?

- Why wouldn't I?
- Why wouldn't I?

Welcome everyone to the Sang Residence's duel for Young Lady Sang's marriage.

We hope that all young and capable
gentlemen will participate.

Welcome everyone to the Sang Residence's duel for Young Lady Sang's marriage.

We hope that all young and capable
gentlemen will participate.

[Sang]

Don't worry.

[Haoran Hall]
Today, the Sang family has set up a stage here.

There are two things we would like to announce to the people of Bianjing.

First of all, the Sang family has a new young lady.

My newly adopted daughter, Lian Pian.

Great!

Secondly, we will be hosting a duel for my daughter, Sang Qi's marriage right here.

Everyone here can be a participant as well as a witness.

The Sang family is not concerned
about statuses and backgrounds.

As long as you are a young, unmarried man of a suitable age, good character,

and are able to stand your ground on this stage,

you may ask for Second Young
Lady Sang Qi's hand in marriage.

This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

Great!

Young Master.

Didn't Grand Commandant Sang say it was
just a duel between you and Wen Zhuo Yuan?

Why has it turned into a battle where
every capable young man is allowed to join?

Grand Commandant Sang is most right to say that.

If it was just a duel between Zhuo Wen Yuan and me,

it may be a fair fight, but there are so many pairs of eyes here.

People may suspect and say things about the Sang family, and cause disputes between our families.

It risks causing tensions.

It makes sense when you put it that way.

Besides, I know that the Sang family has been practicing martial arts for generations.

They've been staying at the frontier
for many years. They favor the strong.

If I can't even handle the others, how would I earn Grand Commandant Sang's approval?

Aren't you going to warm up?

No need.

Then, remember this. Take care of yourself out there. Don't get hurt.

I don't want to see bruises on your face.

Don't worry.

I am your senior.

Zhuo Wen Yuan's skills are inferior to mine.

Just get ready to become my wife.

Grand Commandant Sang, I will win for sure.

I won't let Yan Yun Zhi take Sang Qi away.

I may have organized this duel. But my intention was not to go against my daughter's will.

I'm giving both you and Yan Yun Zhi a chance
to prove your determination to marry her.

Your fate lies in your own hands.

If you can do it, fight.

If you can't, give up.

Yes.

Zhuo Wen Yuan, the battle hasn't begun yet.

It's not too late for you to leave now.

Qi, if you're trying to get me to quit, you can stop now.

I am not someone who quits
before even trying.

Qi, you can choose not to choose me.

You can choose Yan Yun Zhi.

But you can't stop me from pursuing you
and trying to marry you.

Zhuo Wen Yuan, you and I
have been friends for many years.

I don't want to see both of you
fight and get into a dispute out there.

I don't want to just speak without actions.

I want to prove my words.

I am going out there for sure.

- Out of the way.
- What's going on?

Back off!

Sang Qi, how could you do this?

How could you have Yan Yun Zhi
fight with someone over you?

I won't forgive you if he gets hurt!

Miss Song. You must have gotten all dressed up to try and steal the attention today.

But...

That scent on you is way too strong.

Did you use all of the perfume
and aromatics in a perfume store?

You're just tasteless.

This is a rare type of aromatic
my father specifically got me.

I'm the only one who has this in all of Bianjing.

Perhaps I am too ignorant, after all.

I've never smelled something so pungent.

This is strange.

There are so many people here.

But why isn't Yan Xiao Lang around?

Can you stop fanning yourself?

It seems no one dares to come onto the stage.

If there is no one else, we will proceed to the final duel with both of them.

Whoever wins will be able to marry my Sang Qi.

Song Luo Tian from the Song family will duel!

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♫ 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 ♫

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