Original subtitles

♪ Whose hair is thick and beautiful? ♪

♪ Who has adoring eyes? ♪

♪ Whose lips are the prettiest? ♪

♪ When she smiles, she melts everyone's heart ♪

♪ Literature brightens her soul ♪

♪ Making her proud and sweet ♪

♪ She's said to enjoy everything in the world ♪

♪ But nothing in this world is beautiful ♪

♪ Chaos here in small homes ♪

♪ Chaos there in big cities ♪

♪ The crown before the chain ♪

♪ The ogle before the indifference ♪

♪ Burn, let the rough burn on the face ♪

♪ Wander, bravely wander in the chaos ♪

♪ Smile, just cry and smile ♪

♪ It matters not the fate that lies behind ♪

♪ Burn, let the rough burn on the face ♪

♪ Wander, bravely wander in the chaos ♪

♪ Smile, just cry and smile ♪

♪ It matters not the fate that lies behind ♪

♪ Just be true to yourself and live the life you want ♪

[Gone with the Rain]

[Adapted from the novel "Gone with the Rain" by Ni Luo]

[Episode 4]

I bought some lamb and mantou on the way.

It'll get cold if we don't eat them.

Let's hurry back home.

Are you all right?

I twisted my ankle.

I hurt my right leg,

and you hurt your left leg.

Then, we should help each other to walk back home.

Here, eat this.

Thank you.

Why don't you eat first?

Judging from your eating manners,

you must be from a prominent family.

Look how famished you are.

There's no need to watch your manners.

How long has it been since you had meat?

Ever since I was chased by the rebels,

I never dared to stop.

I only had some dry steamed cakes at your place.

From the way you speak,

you must be from a high-ranking official family.

I never thought you would suffer like this.

What's your purpose in coming to Jingzhou City?

It's classified information, so I can't tell you.

Men like you never tell women

when something big happens.

But now, it might be difficult

for you to leave Jingzhou City.

Why is that?

Wang Er

usually smuggles

some goods out of Jingzhou City for resale.

He also helps runaway servants.

Even eloping couples go to him for help.

You sure have connections

with all walks of life.

If not for that,

I wouldn't even have enough to eat at the Bai family.

I only take advantage of others

and then receive some help from Fengyao.

That's how I managed to survive.

But Fengyao doesn't have much money either.

She usually gives me

some unused jewelry

and claims she lost them.

The rest of the Bai family is heartless and unkind.

But Miss Fengyao treats you like a sister.

Of course, she does.

Fengyao may not be the brightest.

But she's loyal to me.

By the way,

Wang Er said he wants 50 taels.

Does he always ask for such a high price?

Those who usually visit Wang Er

are thieves trying to sell stolen goods

from the palace or wealthy masters.

How could it be 50 taels of gold?

Besides, he usually asks for one-fifth of the price.

At most, a few taels of gold.

Maybe the rebels are tightening their control,

making it difficult to leave the city.

So he has to increase the price.

But if that's the case,

he could just close it down.

Why would he continue running this illegal business?

I think he's waiting

for an opportunity.

An opportunity like you.

Are you saying

he's in league with the rebels?

Wake up.

Chen Wende and his rebel army

have captured Jingzhou City for months now.

We don't even know when the Emperor

will be able to send troops to retake the city.

In this chaotic world,

the common people no longer see them as rebels

but as the official soldiers governing Jingzhou City.

Stop talking nonsense.

Be careful.

It hurts.

What's wrong?

You want to burn me to death?

They bully me, and now you're bullying me too, right?

Are you trying to burn him?

You're so careless.

Just go.

I just don't understand.

That girl clearly hides a thief in her room.

Who knows if she's keeping a lover?

Why aren't you doing something about it?

Look at how he beat me!

Look! Just Look!

There, there.

You've almost recovered.

You should control your behavior.

You're always reckless.

What if you provoke those supernatural beings?

Don't tell me you really believe

that there's a ghost in her room.

Hush!

It's better to believe it exists than to believe it doesn't.

Moreover,

your grandfather's concubine

did die in that room.

You guys

are being played around like this.

Being manipulated

and played by her every day.

All of you are being fooled by her all day.

Just remember this.

Stop going to Moxi's room.

Mother! It's not that!

He hit me.

He made my face like this!

Why don't you do something about it?

That's nothing, so stop pretending.

Your father has already spoken to General Chen

to let him have Moxi to be his concubine.

Really?

It won't be long before Moxi leaves this house.

Why do you have to provoke her?

She's pretty lucky.

Her status has elevated overnight.

Moxi is going to be sent away to be a concubine?

As you said,

Wang Er is involved with the rebels.

So he's waiting for someone who wants to escape the city to find him.

That's why he set an exorbitant price.

Ordinary dealers would hesitate.

Only true spies would be willing to pay such a sum.

We can't trust Wang Er,

and the hooligans I know

are all under the control of the rebels.

Everywhere is a trap.

How do I get can you out

of Jingzhou City safely?

Moxi!

Someone is coming.

Hide now.

Be careful.

Moxi!

Moxi!

Moxi.

What's wrong?

My parents

want to send you off to be Chen Wende's concubine.

Chunxue, give us some space.

Don't come in without my permission.

Yes, Young Lady.

Sit here.

Hurry.

Take these and run.

Why aren't you leaving?

I didn't leave before this

because I didn't want to implicate my parents.

But you're different.

All you have to do is take good care of yourself.

The whole city is under the control of the rebel army.

Where can I even go?

Then, fake your illness.

Find the physician from before.

Don't you always say that money can solve many problems?

This time it's different.

That Chen doesn't hesitate when he kills.

His reputation has already spread.

No physician would dare to help me lie.

Then what should we do now?

If that Chen really wants me to serve him,

I'll make sure he never forgets it.

Moxi,

you must not act recklessly.

Don't worry about me.

Take these things and keep them safe.

You don't have much jewelry left.

Save them for later.

Over the years,

I don't know how much I've taken from you.

In the future, I'll slowly pay you back.

Fengyao,

if I die,

let me be your elder sister in the next life.

I'll wash your clothes and cook for you.

Moxi!

I plan to scout around the city gate guards again

and see if there are any flaws I can take advantage of.

If you're not afraid of danger,

come with me.

If you'd had a way,

you wouldn't have been heavily injured earlier.

You can't protect yourself.

Don't tell me you're willing

to stay and be Chen Wende's concubine.

Of course, not!

I'm not a pushover.

If he dares to force me,

I'll knock out a few of his front teeth.

What are you daydreaming about again?

Nothing.

I just think you look handsome when you smile.

Miss Moxi,

Chen Wende is powerful now.

Even if you have the courage,

you're no match for him.

It's better to leave.

All right.

I'm willing to leave with you.

But we have to figure out how to leave the city first.

Before we leave,

I need to make my second uncle's family pay

for everything they owe me.

And while I'm at it, I'll gather some information.

I heard you wanted to talk to us.

Second Uncle, Second Aunt.

I heard you're planning to offer me to General Chen.

This marriage was originally arranged

by parents and matchmakers.

Who gave you the right to interfere?

You're becoming more and more unruly!

Second Aunt,

don't forget, my surname

is Tang.

I'm not in Bai's family registry.

So I'm not considered one of the Bai family.

You're not playing dumb anymore?

It looks like you've grown bold

and dared to talk back.

Moxi,

all of this

is because of your mother's wretched background,

who was from the red-light district.

I've never been

to a place like that.

It makes it difficult for me to include you

in the Bai family's registry.

From a young age

until you're all grown up.

We provide you with food, shelter,

and things you need until now.

It's because you've reached

a marriageable age

that we have arranged this marriage for you.

Your so-called betrothal

is nothing more than selling me off to be someone's concubine.

You truly have no regard

for my late father.

Have you never considered your status?

You're an illegitimate child.

Your mother comes from a brothel.

Which noble family's son

would be willing to marry you with such a background?

General Chen now controls the entire Jingzhou City.

Who knows,

he might become a powerful noble in the future.

If you become his concubine,

it'll be a fortune for you.

I can't afford to enjoy such a fortune.

Besides,

if it's as good as you say,

I should give this fortune to Fengyao.

If she refuses,

your maiden family still has several nieces, right?

You... you're going too far.

So you want me to appreciate

your help in taking advantage of me?

Moxi,

you have no manners at all.

You don't look like a proper young lady of the Bai family at all.

If you go there like this,

General Chen won't be pleased.

I told you

my last name is Tang,

not Bai of your Bai family.

Your background may not be honorable.

But now

you're marrying General Chen as a concubine.

Naturally, you'll be recorded in the family's registry.

You're First Master Bai's illegitimate daughter,

and there's no doubt about it.

It's like dressing up a pig with flowers

to fetch a good price.

But in the end,

it will still be slaughtered.

If I believed your nonsense,

I would be even more foolish than a pig.

You... you unruly girl.

She indirectly called you a pig.

Moxi,

as your elders, we won't argue with you about such things.

Put aside the nonsense

about dressing up a pig.

Just tell me directly

how to make you obediently marry General Chen.

Now we're talking.

Let's discuss the conditions.

It's better than trying to fool me.

I

have three conditions.

- Slow down. - Watch your head.

Watch it.

Be careful.

No need to enter the house.

- Just leave these in the yard. - Young Lady.

Young Lady.

Place it there.

Over here.

Young Lady, take a look.

These are pieces of jewelry.

Look at these wonderful gifts.

Hurry up!

Put these over there.

Put them down.

Open it up.

All right.

Come.

Quickly now.

The ones at the back, hurry up.

Be careful.

Open them.

Young Lady,

look.

Everything is here.

Please count them.

All right.

I'll take them.

You can leave now.

- Yes, Young Lady. - Yes, Young Lady.

Come on, let's go.

Moxi,

are you really marrying him?

The weak can't win against the strong.

The Chen family is so powerful.

The Bai family can't afford to offend them.

I've discussed it with your parents.

Having these fine fabrics and wealth

is not bad either.

This isn't something you would say.

You know I've always been cunning and sly.

Naturally, I wouldn't do anything like going against powerful people.

Besides,

you also know how much I love wealth.

At the very least, I didn't let your parents sell me off

without gaining anything.

Moxi.

Moxi,

don't marry him.

Chen Wende is capricious

and kills without blinking an eye.

It has already come to this point.

There's no use crying.

Moxi,

run away from here.

Aren't you afraid of implicating your entire family because of me?

Then,

we can think of a clever plan.

Perhaps there'll be an even better one in the future.

But for now, it seems you'll have

to help me by preparing the dowry.

You wouldn't mind letting me use

your bridal dowry first, right?

There aren't many fine fabrics, silk,

and precious objects left in your family.

Moxi...

Look at you.

You're still a crybaby.

What are you going to do

if I truly leave one day?

Moxi.

Try them.

Try these dishes prepared by the chef.

There are three meat dishes and two vegetarian dishes.

Do you really want to serve by Chen Wende's side?

He can only dream about it.

So it's all a pretense.

What conditions did you discuss with Second Master Bai?

To have my mother's memorial tablet placed in the Bai family ancestral hall

and to have my name recorded in the Bai family's registry.

You don't seem like someone who cares about these things.

I don't care,

but my mother did.

My mother cared deeply about them.

You can say I've fulfilled her wishes.

What else?

Why do you assume

that I'll definitely make many demands?

Given your personality,

you won't settle with just those.

I did indeed ask for a generous dowry.

If they refuse,

I'll go and make a scene in front of Chen.

You haven't even married him,

and you're already using him as your puppet.

Since Chen Wende has a fearsome reputation,

it's a good opportunity to use him to scare them.

But why are you not concerned

about your own escape

and asking me about my situation instead?

We may only meet briefly.

But I believe

you must have a plan. That's why you're so calm.

You are truly my kindred spirit.

It should be a future accomplice, right?

Tell me.

Who are you planning to harm next?

The third condition I mentioned

is to meet Chen Wende

before I marry him.

No, it's too dangerous.

[King Xiang's Mansion]

You'd better not provoke General Chen in the future.

Or else things will go awry.

If I don't see General Chen,

then I won't marry him.

If General Chen blames you for it,

you won't be able to bear the consequences.

This is the stubbornness I'm talking about.

General Chen can only see you for ten minutes.

Go in quickly.

General Chen will only see Miss Mo Xi alone.

Of course.

Please be kind.

Leave!

It's my first time entering a king's mansion.

Can you walk slowly?

You're Wu, right?

You're General Chen's trusted aide.

I have something to ask you.

How has General Chen's mood been recently?

I'm not sure about General Chen's mood.

But if you continue

to delay,

General Chen will likely be unhappy.

He hates it when people arrive late.

Go in and meet him.

Even after seeing me, you still can't greet me properly.

It's already the third time we have met.

You're still unruly

and have no manners.

With so many noble ladies,

if you want to take a concubine,

just pick the one with the best manners.

Why? Is marrying me an inconvenience to you?

Allow me to speak the truth.

You haven't become an emperor yet.

If I were to become an empress

or a noble consort,

that would be truly prestigious.

Nonsense!

Who said

I wanted to become an emperor?

I, Chen Wende, am a loyal and patriotic man.

I've been falsely accused of being a rebel.

One day, I will present my case to the Emperor

to eliminate the treacherous officials and seek justice.

I haven't studied much.

So I don't understand what you're saying.

But all I know right now

is that you've driven the Emperor away.

You can't remove the label of being a traitor.

If I were to marry you,

I would be the wife of a traitor

and face execution.

Are you scared?

Who's scared?

I think it's pretty interesting.

You find it interesting?

I let you come here today

is not about taking you in as a concubine.

It's because I need a maid.

The women in this mansion always pull long faces.

It's not fun at all.

So I'm not good enough to be a concubine.

Why?

You don't want to my a maid.

You want to marry me instead?

You have great taste.

I'm afraid you're too capable

that I can't deceive you.

Say something.

Aren't you a smooth talker?

I'm here today

because I have a request to ask of you.

You're not even married to me yet.

But you already have requests.

With you controlling the city of Jingzhou,

everyone in Jingzhou has to listen to you.

Are there things

that you can't accomplish?

Fine.

What do you want?

Tell me about it.

I want to move my mother's grave

and bury her together with my father.

May the Bodhisattva bless and protect you.

I ask you to protect Moxi

and help her overcome this ordeal.

Do not let her marry Chen Wende.

If my wish is fulfilled,

I'll offer ten...

No, I mean 100 perpetual lamps.

I understand now.

The Bai family doesn't accept your mother

and refuses to bury them together.

You want me to order the Bai family to comply.

You're the renowned General Chen.

The entire city of Jingzhou obeys you.

The Bai family won't dare to disobey,

even if you add them all up.

By the way,

my mother's grave

and the ancestral grave of the Bai family are both outside the city.

Can you give me a permit to leave the city?

You want a permit?

Are you planning to run away with it?

Why would I do that?

I can never escape, no matter how hard I try.

Besides,

my mother's grave is right here.

I'm a filial daughter.

How could I leave her here?

Here's the permit to leave the city.

Interesting.

Very interesting.

I'll agree to your request.

Then, shouldn't you do something in return?

How about I make clothes for you?

You want to make clothes for me?

I don't expect you

to be good at needlework.

How about this?

Come closer.

Come closer! What's there to be afraid of?

If you want to be my woman,

you must have courage.

I'll take you somewhere to build your courage.

Entering the family registry is your wish.

I have already urged Father to arrange it.

This jade plaque of the Bai family

has been a symbol since birth.

You didn't have one before.

But I've obtained it for you now.

May the ancestors of the Bai family bless you,

and may the Bai family be safe

and free from any more trouble.

I don't usually believe in Buddha.

But if it can ensure her safety,

I'm also willing to light a thousand perpetual lamps.

The trees desire tranquility, but the wind continues to blow.

How long will this calamity persist?

What is this place?

This is where I interrogate prisoners.

Take a good look. Does he look familiar?

The Beishuo Army is arbitrarily arresting people again!

He used to be a trusted informant undercover at the Prime Minister's Mansion.

But he betrayed me

and joined that scoundrel Wu Lang.

This is the fate of those who betray me.

Fengyao always says

it's easy to obtain certain treasures.

But hard to find the right person.

So be it!

I thought you were fearless.

But it turns out you're afraid of blood.

Nonsense.

I'm not scared of blood.

Are you afraid of me then?

I just dislike your cruel demeanor.

People outside call me a madman,

fearing me to death.

Aren't you scared of me?

Even if I encounter a madman,

I shouldn't be too scared.

Or else they will become even more pleased.

What's so funny?

Because you're interesting.

I can't wait for the day you'll marry me.

Do you know why I tried to scare you?

You hold great power.

Do you need a reason to scare a weak woman?

You're not a weak woman.

You are a cunning little fox.

With my one careless move, you'll think of using a laxative.

How can I not be cautious?

Remember the sight just now.

Be extra careful

and not end up like that.

You can go now.

Wu,

she won't stay still.

Get several maids to go with her.

If they find anything unusual,

tell them to report it to you immediately.

Yes, sir.

Such a cunning young lady.

I'd like to see

what exactly you're up to.

How inappropriate. How lacking this is.

How disgraceful for the Bai family this time.

How disgraceful indeed.

How improper!

Enough with your nagging.

This is General Chen's order.

If this matter got out,

it would be a great embarrassment.

You...

If we let that courtesan be buried with Eldest Brother,

it'll be a joke to everyone

if this gets out!

Say something!

Are you going to let that brat

seduce and manipulate General Chen

and use his power to pressure us?

I never expected her to pull off such a stunt.

I thought she went to see General Chen

gain his affection.

Who would have thought she had such wicked intentions?

If they really end up being buried together,

that courtesan would become my sister-in-law

in terms of status.

My sister-in-law!

What humiliation!

What should we do?

My sister-in-law...

Second Aunt,

you both received General Chen's order, right?

I've read the document.

Starting tomorrow,

I'll take care of the burial arrangements for my parents.

I will need money and manpower.

I hope you understand and cooperate.

We agree to follow your instructions.

Everything will be done according to your wishes.

You...

Have you understood clearly?

All of you must listen to me.

If I don't marry,

your entire family's lives will be in jeopardy.

What should we do now?

We brought so much food. But they still won't let us in.

You're supposed to attend to Moxi.

Why are you gathered here instead of doing your job?

Miss Moxi locked the gates to the courtyard.

She doesn't allow us to go in.

Moxi.

Moxi, it's me.

When Moxi is willing to open the gates,

please give this chicken soup to her.

Yes, Young Lady.

Miss Moxi's status

has elevated.

That's right.

Everyone in the Bai residence revolves around her.

She also openly plans

to have her parents buried together.

This is causing great embarrassment to the Bai family.

Exactly!

Look at her arrogance.

She even disregards Miss Fengyao now.

That's right.

You're right.

What kind of attitude is this?

I have to agree.

Miss Fengyao delivered chicken soup to you.

Are you ignoring her too?

I don't know how to face her.

I made her parents livid

and caused a stir in Bai's Mansion.

Miss Fengyao is a person who can discern right from wrong.

She won't take this matter to heart.

But I still feel uneasy.

I don't want to see her for now.

You say one thing but mean another.

This silly girl.

The newly made Bai family jade plaque can't be completed this quickly.

She clearly gave hers to me.

You offended the entire Bai residence

just for the sake of exhumation and burying them together.

Is it just to vent your anger?

The exhumation requires leaving the city.

Whether or not you can safely escape

depends on this one attempt.

But before that,

we must be prepared.

What?

Let's go.

Where are we going?

You brought me out here to the clothing store.

There are maidservants in the Bai family who specialize in embroidery.

Why must you go so far away?

We'll arrive after turning right.

I'm not going to the clothing store for myself

but for you.

Come on.

This is the one.

Mister, is this good?

- Welcome. - Over here.

Please come in.

This way, please.

I'm counting on you.

Thank you, miss.

I'm done measuring, mister.

This fabric is good.

The color is so vibrant.

Why are you taking my measurement?

You see,

I want the sleeve

to be made into a folded sleeve.

All right.

As for the jacket, it must be flowing

and give a sense of elegance.

All right.

This fabric is clearly used for women's dresses.

Is this woman's attire

made for me?

You see.

Not only is he tall,

but he also has broad shoulders.

So the clothes must fit him well,

and don't make it too tight.

All right.

I've taken note of this, miss.

Come here.

What on earth are you up to?

Making clothes for you.

Making me wear women's clothing?

How else can we escape from the city?

A real man can bend and adapt.

Can't you handle it?

Come.

By the way,

I still need two veiled hats,

the one with a scarf.

About this length.

All right.

This gentleman looks handsome.

Is he going to perform in a play with this outfit?

I'm counting on you then.

- All right. - We'll go out for a walk.

Take care.

Come on.

Mine is the highest.

Mine is the fastest!

Hurry up!

Wait for me!

Moxi!

Moxi?

♪ While I'm as cold as snow ♪

♪ You catch the warmth ♪

♪ Of a spring's gentle blow ♪

♪ The peach blossoms ♪

♪ Burst into a vibrant show ♪

♪ When night falls ♪

♪ You hold a lantern ♪

♪ In surprise ♪

♪ Since then ♪

♪ You've walked into my life ♪

♪ When hearts connect ♪

♪ Bitter wine turns sweet ♪

♪ True emotions revealed ♪

♪ Together we'll dance to the beat of life ♪

♪ Meeting a soulmate, we embrace the obsession ♪

♪ Those who disapprove, let them be ♪

♪ I'll be the comforting warmth by your side ♪

♪ And put all your worries to rest ♪

♪ Together, we fear not wave nor wind ♪

♪ You will never be lonely for the rest of your life ♪

♪ I am willing to be a wisp of sorrow ♪

♪ That you can never forget ♪

♪ Red beans are ground into the fragrance of time ♪

♪ Hope we will all be safe ♪

♪ I'll be the comforting warmth by your side ♪

♪ And put all your worries to rest ♪

♪ Together, we fear not wave nor wind ♪

♪ You will never be lonely for the rest of your life ♪

♪ I am willing to be a wisp of sorrow ♪

♪ That you can never forget ♪

♪ Red beans are ground into the fragrance of time ♪

♪ Hope we will all be safe ♪

♪ While I'm as cold as snow, you catch the warmth of a spring's gentle blow ♪

♪ The peach blossoms burst into a vibrant show ♪

♪ When night falls, you hold a lantern in surprise ♪

♪ Since then, you've walked into my life ♪

♪ When hearts connect, bitter wine turns sweet ♪

♪ True emotions revealed, together we'll dance to the beat of life ♪

♪ Meeting a soulmate, we embrace the obsession ♪

♪ Those who disapprove, let them be ♪

♪ I'll be the comforting warmth by your side ♪

♪ And put all your worries to rest ♪

♪ Together, we fear not wave nor wind ♪

♪ You will never be lonely for the rest of your life ♪

♪ I am willing to be a wisp of sorrow ♪

♪ That you can never forget ♪

♪ Red beans are ground into the fragrance of time ♪

♪ Hope we will all be safe ♪

♪ When night falls, you hold a lantern in surprise ♪