Original subtitles

Timing and Subtitles done by the ♡ Once Upon in Love♡ Team @Viki.com

♫ Misty dawn and tender dusk, the whole world seems gentle ♫

♫ A young boy in uniform gallops under the blinking stars ♫

♫ His eyes are so loving, determined, and happy ♫

♫ Looking back, what transient beauty ♫

♫ Winter, the season when snow falls ♫

♫ But you have spring in your arms ♫

♫ The fragrance of sweet flowers fills the world ♫

♫ During the sunny summer days ♫

♫ Our feelings grow stronger ♫

♫ I'm so in love with you in autumn ♫

♫ Every falling leaf speaks of my love ♫

♫ Dancing and swirling in the air ♫

[Fall in Love]

[Episode 33]

I'm sorry.

That day when you told me at the Command

that your father's death had something to do with my family,

I was really scared.

I felt my blood freeze all over my body.

I'm sorry.

No one else was there that day, so you didn't need to act.

Why did you lie to me?

Before you came, I realized

Junichi Yamashita would try to get you involved.

I really had no idea how to make you leave me for good.

I was afraid you'd be in danger.

The spies we caught won't say a word.

[Map of Shanghai] But Old Fu is already keeping an eye on them.

This details their movement.

[Rixin Bank] Why did they go to the bank?

They all received a large sum of money several days ago.

So they went to the bank around the same time to send money to their families in Japan.

Something must be wrong.

Could it be that they knew they were going to get caught,

and the money was supposed to compensate them?

Or maybe...

they got caught just to try and confuse us.

What the hell is Junichi Yamashita up to?

Let me in.

I'm looking for Commander Tan.

Let go of me.

Get off me!

[Rixin Bank]

Oh, no.

We were tricked...

and fell into Xu Bojun and Junichi Yamashita's trap.

I can't get Wanqing involved in this.

I really had no idea what Junichi Yamashita and Xo Bojun were planning.

I don't care what they do to me,

but you are my weakness.

I don't want you to get hurt at all.

I don't want to be your weakness.

I want to be your armor.

You are my lucky charm.

Whatever danger you encounter in the future, you have to tell me.

I also want to protect you.

I understand.

What is it?

I'm sorry.

I caused trouble to your father

and Shuang'er.

I almost couldn't protect you.

You had to risk your life to help me.

It's not your fault.

After my father died,

in order to keep the Tan Army alive,

I had to live a life of deceit and intrigue.

That time, I thought, "Winner takes all."

As long as I win, everything is fine.

But every experience

resulted in close victories.

And I realized...

that I really couldn't live like that.

I really got scared.

I was afraid to live such a dangerous life.

I was afraid of watching people around me get caught up in it.

I remember when I was in Beijing,

Mr. Liao said,

"The world engages everyone.

No one can detach themselves from the world."

You're right.

Pei Xun and Xu Bojun

fought against the Qing Dynasty and overthrew those in charge.

But afterward, they became the tyrants.

I was afraid that I would be the next Pei Xun

or the next Xu Bojun, trying to protect my power.

I'm sure you that would never happen.

Whatever our outcome is,

it is our own choice.

Just like I chose you.

And this is a choice I made for the rest of my life,

I will never waver from it.

You couldn't even handle a woman.

What else can you do?

I really didn't expect... Gu Yueshuang would rather kill herself

than give Tan Xuanlin away.

It's too late to say anything.

Pei Xun has pronounced that Tan Xuanlin is innocent.

Such a good opportunity, but it didn't hurt him one bit.

Governor.

I'm okay.

It's an old sickness.

The past two days I've been having trouble breathing.

Governor, please give me one more chance.

I'll make it right.

It's okay.

You don't have to blame yourself.

The Xu family still has a bargaining chip.

It's now… or never!

The Risheng Chang will dock at Quanzhou.

And you have that place under control.

I'm sure it won't be a problem if you guys pick it up in time.

Miss Mu, thank you for your help this time.

On behalf of the soldiers on the front lines, I thank you.

It's nothing serious. Xuanlin's matter is also mine.

Yes, Uncle Liao. No need to be polite.

We are friends who can trust each other with our lives.

This time they found nothing.

But I'm sure Pei Xun must be upset.

What are you going to do in the future?

The King of Shanghai sounds noble and dignified.

But I can't even protect myself.

I used to have to defend against Xu Bojun, but now I have to also add Pei Xun.

When you cross over the Yangtze River,

Shanghai must be the first place you want to get to.

Oh, come on. You're beginning to be wary of me, too?

Of course not.

But the Communist Party is brave and will fight hard in the war.

Oh, and the Independence Regiment known as the Iron Army.

Since the Northern Expedition, they haven't been defeated.

Putting aside our friendship, if we fight,

I don't have confidence in beating your men.

Furthermore, I brought my men to Shanghai to give them a good life,

not to let them be cannon fodder.

If they are cannon fodder for Pei Xun, it would be even less worthwhile.

I see you've got something on your mind.

Uncle Liao, I want to take a new path.

A new path?

This matter… you have to think about it carefully.

This new path means giving up what you have,

including your position, power, and wealth.

Uncle Liao,

what we have today, we could lose tomorrow.

You're right.

In this chaotic world, no one will win.

Rather than fighting for fame and wealth,

it's better to fight for a good world for the people.

So, Uncle Liao,

I would prefer to work with you

helping to change the world.

The organization and I will give you our full support.

[Cathay Theater]

[New Movie] [Dreamer in the Spring Boudoir]

I don't care. I mean it.

Well…

I can't keep owing you like this.

Don't keep waiting for me.

I...

I am already in love with someone else.

[Cathay Theater]

Why didn't you go in?

Hongchen.

Is he all right?

He didn't say a word.

It's not your fault.

Junior Marshal Su won't blame you for that.

As you requested,

I put the silver pendant in the urn and buried it with her.

Before she was cremated,

I kept some of her hair.

Now, I'll leave it to you.

You can keep it.

I think...

she would want you to be by her side.

Are you okay?

I won't hold your father's sins against you,

but...

I won't let him get away just because he is your father.

Since the beginning, loyalty and filial piety have been at odds.

It's either loyalty to your country

or filial piety to your father.

The choice is up to you.

Xu Guangyao,

I don't want to be your enemy.

But if one day we meet on the battlefield,

I won't show mercy.

I hope that day will never come.

Brother Guangyao,

don't take what he said too seriously.

You may leave.

I think I need time alone.

[New Movie] [Dreamer in the Spring Boudoir]

Your words were very harsh.

Guangyao is sad enough,

and you still hit him when he was down.

I know he's upset.

But he has to make his choice.

So you don't blame him.

You did it on purpose.

This world doesn't deserve him.

If he wasn't Xu Bojun's son,

we could've been good friends.

You're forcing him to make a choice.

A man like him…

If he went down with the Xu family, it would be a pity.

Come with me to She Mountain.

Tan Si, drive to She Mountain.

[Cathay Theater]

Does it still hurt?

A few days ago,

my uncle, Tan Zijie, died in Jiang City.

He ignored military affairs all year.

And the military power...

was held by several of his division commanders.

The Revolutionary Army attacked Jiang City

on the other side of the Yangtze River.

If war breaks out,

the people of Jiang City will suffer.

It sounds like you've got a plan.

I've talked to my men.

They are all from Jiang City.

Although they haven't been home for over ten years,

Jiang City is the place where they were born.

So they don't want to see the city destroyed by war.

They also don't want to see their folks suffer.

I'm from the Tan family,

so I always have to take responsibility.

I'd like to ask Pei Xun

for the post of City Guard of Jiang City.

I'll bring the Tan Army back to Jiang City

and get out of the Beiyang government

to join the revolution.

This will keep Jiang City safe from war.

Does the Revolutionary Army

know what you're going to do?

They know about it.

I sent a telegram to Mr. Liao.

He convinced the headquarters

to order a ceasefire for the Revolutionary Army on the other side of the city

and to cooperate with me.

Now that everything is ready,

why are you still hesitating?

Wanqing,

my biggest concern is you.

I will ask Wu Xiangying

to keep you and the Mu family safe.

Do you remember what I shouted

when you first came here with me?

I do.

Back then, you yelled, "Shanghai, I'm back."

That's right.

At that time, I was arrogant and ignorant.

I thought you were protecting Shanghai,

and I was watching over the Mu family,

so I thought we could get by every day.

But now, Shanghai can't be held.

And how long will I keep the Mu family?

I'm sorry.

Why are you sorry?

Could it be because you, the City Guard of Jiang City,

can't bring your family?

Shanghai, I'm leaving!

Shanghai, we're going to leave!

You...

You're going back to Jiang City with me?

Yes.

After Mr. Liao left that day,

I had a lot on my mind to consider.

Although the Mu family is very rich,

we are, in fact, very weak

and still under the control of the military governors.

Now that the Revolutionary Army keeps pressing on,

and military governors everywhere are getting worse,

many places are collecting taxes after fifty years.

People can't have a good life at all.

So how long do you think I can keep the Mu family?

But the Mu family

has been doing business in Shanghai for many years.

Businessmen are not like the men who fight in wars.

Although Shanghai has changed its owner

and business may be difficult,

at least they can survive.

So you don't have to make your decision like I did.

True.

The Mu family are businessmen.

Whether it's Xu Bojun, Pei Xun, or the Revolutionary Army who come,

I can live.

As long as Shanghai is still there,

the Mu family's business will certainly be able to keep going on.

But that was before I knew you.

If I hadn't met you,

I'm sure I'd have continued business like this all my life.

But now that I have met you,

my ambition has also grown.

The world is a big chessboard.

Inside it,

only players can make a decision,

and the chess pieces can only listen.

So... you want to be a player.

If you are not a player,

no matter how exciting the game is, it's someone else's.

I won't be satisfied.

I didn't realize it.

Sure enough, you are my lady.

I'll take my chances anyway.

And I still have you to protect me.

Wanqing, I assure you

that we won't lose this game.

I believe you.

After we make it,

let's get married in Jiang City.

I'll let my father, my mother,

my older brother,

and the ancestors of the Tan family come and see,

that I have a great wife.

Okay. Then you have to tell them,

not to worry about leaving this man to me.

I will love him forever.

I'll give him a home so that he's not alone anymore.

Okay.

♫ During the sunny summer days ♫

♫ Our feelings grow stronger ♫

♫ I'm so in love with you in autumn

♫ Every falling leaf speaks of my love ♫

♫ Dancing and swirling in the air ♫

Go easy on the alcohol, Hongchen.

It's bad for your health.

It will be the last time I'll get drunk in my life.

I will…

never drink anymore.

Starting tomorrow,

I'm not going to live my life like this, ignorantly chasing after a dream.

Or…

I'll never be able to face her in the next life.

Hongchen!

I also want to change myself.

I really tried hard.

But I still couldn't protect her.

From today onward,

I'm going to live again.

Live as she liked

before I meet her in my next life.

What is your next plan?

I'm going to Guangzhou

to join the revolution.

Military Governor Su won't allow it.

Go their way,

and we can only live like them.

Do you want to live like them?

Guangyao,

come with me.

Put aside your status as Junior Marshal

and live for yourself once.

I also want to live for myself once.

But...

am I qualified?

In life,

the toughest thing

is when you do something involuntarily.

- Don't worry. You can go back. - Take it easy.

After you arrive in Guangzhou,

you should go to the headquarters to find Mr. Liao

and give him the letter.

He'll make arrangements for you.

Thank you, Commander Tan.

I didn't think you'd be willing to help me.

Shuang'er will be glad to see that you have cheered up.

Oh, also…

Give my regards to Mr. Liao.

I will. But...

please keep my trip to Guangzhou a secret.

Rest assured. I won't tell anyone.

We will meet again.

Take care.

Guangyao.

Take care.

Take good care of yourself over there.

Guangyao,

are you sure you're not coming with me?

All right. Let's go.

Don't stay here. Move along.

- Please have some mercy! - Go away. Go.

- Hurry. - Go. You've made a mess here.

- Get out of here. - Please have some mercy!

Tan Si, go and check it out.

Don't sit here. Move.

What are you doing?

- Hello, sir. - Sir.

- Do you have commands for us? - Who said they can't beg at the train station?

Our headquarters hasn't made such a rule.

So did you make it yourself?

This is the train station.

They're begging here. Isn't it shameful?

You think it's shameful, so you're kicking them out of here?

- If you did, would they get food? - We are almost starving to death.

If anyone here today

dies of starvation because of being driven out,

would you be responsible for that?

Please have mercy! Help us!

I was being thoughtless.

I was thoughtless.

Thank you, sir.

- Go get some food and distribute it. - Yes, sir.

Take this as well.

- Thank you. - Thank you. Sir.

All right! Come over here with me!

Thank you, sir. Thank you.

After years of war,

they are the ones without a choice.

- Step aside! Please. - Come here.

- It's coming. - Don't worry!

- There's plenty for everyone! - Don't grab!

Take it easy! Don't grab!

Junior Marshal Xu bought these. Everyone will get some!

There's plenty for everyone.

Take it easy.

Is he Xu Bojun's son?

Yes. But why do you call our marshal by name?

Xu Bojun. He is the killer!

- Yes! - He is the killer!

- Xu Bojun started the war. - Stop pretending to be a good man.

Stop acting like a good man!

We don't want your food!

Calm down, everyone!

Calm down!

Stop. Calm down.

- Calm down. Everyone! - Oh, come on.

- Stop! Stop! - Relax! Relax!

You can only be her brother in your life.

Because the Xu family owes her a brother.

Why did he do this to her?

What did she do to you?

I've been looking for her all night.

I was about to find her!

I was just one step away!

For me, brothers are a big deal.

Do you know that your father is using the Japanese Chamber of Commerce to kill me?

And I bet you didn't know

how he defeated Luo Bingwen ten years ago.

It was all because of this Junichi Yamashita.

[Mr. Yamashita] Mr. Yamashita. A Japanese?

Stop! Stop!

Brother Guangyao!

Xu Guangyao, you're not qualified to judge me.

Mu Wanqing's greatest misfortune is being related to your family.

Don't you know that?

Mu Zhiyuan got killed at the train station.

Don't you know who did it?

Haven't you ever had doubts?

Bring my son back to life!

Guys, stop!

- Jerk. - It's a sin.

Stop. Relax!

Calm down! Listen to me. Everyone!

- Calm down. - I knew he was not a good man.

I am Tan Xuanlin.

I must say something for him.

Supervisor Xu has been working in Shanghai.

He had nothing to do with what the Military Governor's Mansion of Yue City did.

Just calm down, okay?

- How come it has nothing to do with him? - Exactly!

- Who says it has nothing to do with him? - Calm down!

Calm down! Everyone!

Calm down! Everyone!

How come it has nothing to do with him?

I have two sons.

The younger son was a soldier under Military Governor Pei.

The older son was under Xu Bojun.

My younger one was killed on the battlefield.

The older one missed me and wanted to come back to see me.

Unexpectedly, you caught him

and shot him dead.

A soldier who can't pull the trigger, can't shoot.

It's useless to keep him.

Thank you, Junior Marshal.

- Calm down, everybody! - Calm down! Stop!

I want my son.

Give me back my son!

I want my son.

Give me back my son.

- Killer! - Murderer!

You're a kid, too.

Let's go. Leave.

Come on. Leave. Leave.

- Let's go. - Leave.

You finally figured it out.

Brother Guangyao!

We will meet again.

- Take care. - Take care.

Although you don't talk too much,

you have a lot on your mind.

Has Military Governor Pei agreed to my brother's request?

Now that Jiang City is on the frontline,

and my father is worried about a replacement,

Commander Tan volunteered for the post.

My father went along with his wishes.

He not only agreed to his appointment as City Guard of Jiang City,

but also accepted his recommendation.

Wu Xiangying will take over as Commander of Shanghai.

I don't get it.

My brother went through all this trouble for a little profit?

And the post will go back to Wu Xiangying.

Wu Xiangying betrayed Xu Bojun.

At least he will not collude with Xu Bojun.

It's better than Xu Bojun's choice of taking up the post.

It's just…

Why would Commander Tan give up his nice position as Commander of Shanghai...

and go to Jiang City, which is a mess,

to take up office?

Actually, I don't quite understand.

My brother doesn't play by the rules.

Maybe it's because Jiang City is our hometown,

and my brother has been away for years.

He's probably homesick.

You found out after all.

You...

Who is the girl in this picture?

Who else have you seen the fireworks with?

It... It's you.

You're the only one I've seen the fireworks with.

- Really? - Yes.

Well, why were you hiding it?

I wasn't.

I don't know which little naughty girl went into my room and stole it.

This whole time, I've never given you anything.

You've painted so many portraits for me,

so I wanted to paint one for you.

As for this portrait, let's pretend we painted it together.

I was going to surprise you

and consider it good luck for a perfect pair.

Perfect pair? I like it.

But I'm not that fat.

Look. The legs are so fat. It's not like me.

I know I'm not good at drawing.

Let's say it's a first attempt.

If you ever draw again,

you must draw the two of us.

Okay.

In the future,

I will definitely draw both of us.

Timing and Subtitles done by the ♡ Once Upon in Love ♡ Team @Viki.com

[File]

It seems you've decided to leave.

Old Wu,

has the letter of appointment from Beijing arrived yet?

[Letter of Appointment] The Defense Commander of Shanghai starts work immediately.

Pei Xun handled things so quickly this time.

Commander, I'm really confused.

Why are you doing this?

Why not?

This position was originally yours.

I just gave it back to its owner.

If it hadn't been for your military coup,

I, Wu Xiangying, might have been struck down by Xu Bojun long ago.

Xu Bojun suspected me for so long.

If it weren't for you, I wouldn't be able to live till now.

Don't say that. You don't have anything to fear now.

Xu Bojun stepped down, so he can no longer control Shanghai.

You can be at ease as Commander.

I just don't understand.

You've been working hard to get Shanghai out of Xu Bojun's control.

Why are you going to Jiang City now to clean up the mess?

Jiang City is my hometown.

My hometown is now in trouble, so I must go back to help.

Furthermore, I'm retiring after winning merit and you're reinstated.

Everyone's happy.

Come on. Why do you look so sad?

I'm happy to be your deputy commander.

I'm not thinking of getting my position back.

Old Wu, I'm happy to have you as a friend

that I can pass the title to.

Take care of yourself when you arrive in Jiang City.

Okay. Don't worry.

Also, Old Wu. Although it is now free from Xu Bojun's control,

the situation is changing rapidly.

Once the Revolutionary Army crosses the Yangtze River

and they come to Shanghai, you should make plans early. Okay?

I understand.

Commander,

do let me know if you have any ideas.

We are friends.

Okay.

♫ Tears turn into heavy rain ♫

♫ We went back to when we first met ♫

♫ We went back to when we first met ♫

♫ To the endless sky and ocean ♫

♫ I made a promise ♫

♫ Let’s let the mortals fall down with us ♫

♫ If I forget your profile ♫

♫ How would I put back together ♫

♫ The memories that revived me ♫

♫ Let’s embrace either during the sunrise of sunset ♫

♫ I have exhausted myself in this life ♫

♫ My whole life has become lonely ♫

♫ Even if my vision is blurred and I can’t clearly see ♫

♫ I’ll still sing with you on horseback ♫

♫ Tears turn into heavy rain ♫

♫ We went back to when we first met ♫

♫ I immediately saw your charming face ♫

♫ To the endless sky and ocean ♫

♫ I made a promise ♫

♫ Let’s let the mortals fall down with us ♫

♫ If I forget your profile ♫

♫ How would I put back together ♫

♫ The memories that revived me ♫

♫ Let’s embrace either during the sunrise of sunset ♫

♫ I have exhausted myself in this life ♫

♫ My whole life has become lonely ♫

♫ Even if my vision is blurred and I can’t clearly see ♫

♫ I’ll still sing with you on horseback ♫