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♪ 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 6]

It's all my fault.

This has nothing to do with you.

I dragged you down.

It's okay.

My mother may have been harsh, but she'll calm down soon.

You should worry about yourself.

If General Chen learns what happened,

he will chop your head off.

I haven't asked you this, but who was that on the carriage?

Hey, you.

You're hiding the truth from me too.

Could it be...

Could it be a man?

Really?

I met him by chance.

He's from the court.

Jingzhou City has been annexed by the rebels,

and he's still brave enough to sneak in.

He must have extraordinary guts.

What does he look like?

What kind of family is he from?

Has he been arranged to be married?

Oh,

you're a fully-fledged duckling now.

You're going to hide all the details from me.

Looks like you've never treated me as a sister after all.

Ouch.

You think a cake is going to appease me?

Two cakes, then.

You heartless brat.

How is he now?

I don't know.

Today's incident was actually our plan,

but then Wu came and caused a scene.

I don't know what happened to him,

whether he's still alive or has fallen off the cliff.

Don't worry.

No news is the best news.

But, if he did escape through the city gates,

he'd still have to pass through the checkpoints of the capital region.

It was Chen Wende who gave me the permit to leave the city.

If the checkpoint officers find out,

I might just implicate him.

Stop worrying over nothing.

If he's really someone from the court,

he must be a brave man.

He will escape safely.

All right, stop thinking about it.

Eat up.

Don't hold it in.

It's coming out.

Go, go then.

No, don't.

Okay, I won't touch you.

No.

This child spends a lot of time in the brothel.

Who knows what dirty food he's had there?

He's been puking and having the runs.

Maybe we should get a physician for him.

No.

I heard that such unclean places

often have sexually transmitted diseases.

If word of his symptoms spread,

everyone would assume that he has it.

His reputation would be ruined.

How would he ever find a match?

What should we do?

I've sent someone to grab some herbs for him

and told everyone that he's out of town visiting relatives.

Mother.

Give me the medicine.

They're not back yet.

Seriously.

These children are literally my karmic debt.

Fengyao has always been our most obedient child,

and she's gotten into such deep trouble.

It was Moxi who instigated her.

No!

Okay, okay.

I won't touch you.

It comes out whenever you touch me.

Open the windows when you go there.

Otherwise, you might set this room on fire.

Say, Moxi is just like her mother.

They're both an embarrassment

and a bad influence on Fengyao.

My heart suddenly...

If it weren't because General Chen took a fancy to her,

I'd have given her a piece of my mind.

From now on, when you serve Miss Moxi,

be mindful.

If something happens to her again, Madam has ordered

that all of you will get 40 beatings each.

Yes, ma'am.

Miss Moxi.

You're now

General Chen's fiancee,

so it's inappropriate for us to punish you according to this family's rules.

But, Madam has ordered that this place

is too near to the residence's wall,

and some thieves might climb over it.

So now, they've increased the height of the wall.

Anyone who dares to climb over again

is going to be stabbed by the barricades.

I heard that Pengkun is unwell.

Is he doing better now?

Miss Moxi.

Don't listen to the rumors.

Your eldest brother is out of town visiting relatives.

He'll be back soon.

It's great that he's doing fine.

Indeed.

Let's go.

I'm sure I poisoned Bai Pengkun.

Why did she say that he was visiting relatives?

Still, it means that no one would suspect Wan Jiagui

when he uses my permit to leave.

They're not letting me leave, and they're keeping an eye on me.

They're killing me.

[Longxiang Army]

General.

We have received key military intelligence.

Speak.

Our scouts have reported

that General Chu Wei of the Longxiang Army is bringing his troops from Chibei

and heading to Jingzhou City.

They're expected to arrive latest by tomorrow.

Chu Wei's troops are coming.

That means the memorials I sent

have not been read by the Emperor.

That villainous thug Wu Lang must have pulled his dirty tricks.

General.

What should we do?

Of all the military officials today,

Chu Wei is the strongest among them.

He is a master fighter

and skilled strategist.

Battling the Longxiang Army

isn't going to end well for us.

Send my word.

Get our troops to retreat from Jingzhou City now.

General.

Why should we retreat?

Our troops have always been strong and invincible.

We have never run away from a battle.

The Longxiang Army is the State's legitimate army.

Even though they're attacking me because Wu Lang instigated them,

if a battle erupts, it would only prove that I'm a traitor.

I understand.

I will order our troops to retreat now.

Wu Lang.

I will be back.

They've already replaced all your household utensils

with new ones, as well as your bedding.

They also bring in fresh coal for you every day,

yet you'd rather use my stove.

That's because your parents

don't want to offend me, the future general's wife.

If I catch a cold,

Chen Wende will find fault with them.

Besides,

do you feed your pigs for their own good?

You're just fattening them for future consumption!

I'm my parents' daughter by birth.

They're also eager to marry me off to a good family

for the sake of power and wealth

so that they can help my brother.

Do they see their own daughter

as an outsider too?

Other than the fact that he's male,

Bai Pengkun isn't worthy of anything.

By the way,

are you really not going to school anymore?

Mother keeps asking me not to go there anymore.

I tried everything to persuade her, and she finally gave in,

but who'd have known that a war was happening now,

and the School for Ladies had moved?

Even the academicians have shifted to Funan.

A war?

Where's the war this time?

You don't know?

Everyone's talking about it now.

They say that General Chu Wei has led his troops to Chibei,

and he's going to reannex Jingzhou City.

I've been locked up here,

and I can't climb over the wall anymore.

I'm going crazy soon.

I didn't even know something this big happened.

Everyone is panicking now.

There aren't a lot of people on the streets.

I wonder how he's doing now.

Who's there?

It's you.

What are you doing in my room

in the middle of the night?

If I leave Jingzhou City,

will you follow me?

You're leaving Jingzhou City?

Come with me.

There's nothing in the Bai family worth staying for.

Stop! Stand right there!

Stand right there!

Out of my way!

Stop! Stand right there!

- Stand right there! - Stand right there!

Stop running!

- Out of my way! - Out of my way!

Stand right there!

Chen Wende, you rebel!

Kill him!

Halt!

Glad that he's captured.

He's been captured.

Glad that he's captured.

Kill him!

He deserves it!

Kill them both!

Poor me!

Don't worry.

If you come with me, you won't be in danger.

[Chenming Hall]

Moxi.

From now on, you shall be the Empress.

My empire is yours!

Your Majesty!

Your Majesty!

Your Majesty!

Get over here! His Majesty is mine!

I'm His Majesty's favorite!

Why did you snatch His Majesty away?

Haven't I told you?

I will meet you one by one!

Don't steal His Majesty from me!

Why?

I'm kind of scared of you.

Scared of me?

Is it

because I'm infamous?

You may be a notorious guy,

but you've never done anything to me.

Then, why are you scared of me?

When I'm in front of you,

I can't throw a tantrum,

trick you,

yell at you,

or even pull a prank on you.

That would be so boring.

I have been called a savage wolf

and even a butcher.

This is the first time someone thinks I'm boring.

Young lady.

You still don't know much

about love affairs.

Very well.

So,

may we meet again.

[Chen]

[Jingzhou City]

Watch out!

- What's that? - Watch out!

Careful!

Quick!

Charge!

Quick, enter the city!

Shut the gates!

What's going on outside?

Mother wouldn't let me leave the house now.

They even sealed the main gates last night

to prevent anyone from plundering our home.

My father heard from his colleagues

that only a few Beishuo soldiers guard the city.

Chen Wende left Jingzhou City

last night with most of his troops.

Looks like the Longxiang Army must be a mighty bunch.

I think they'll retake the city soon.

No wonder he came to say goodbye last night

and even asked me to go along.

Are you okay?

I'm fine.

That was frightening.

Moxi, where are you going?

It's dangerous out there.

You can't go anywhere.

Didn't you say that they're regaining control of Jingzhou City?

I'm sure it's safe out there.

Let me take a look.

No, you can't!

Moxi!

They're charging in here! Quick!

Run!

Run!

Careful! Run!

Quick!

Hurry up!

Catch up with me!

Give me that!

Quick!

Quick! Run!

Quick!

Hang in there!

Quick! Get up!

Watch out!

Quick, run!

Quick, get up!

After him!

Hang in there!

What kind of weapon is that?

It's amazing.

Run!

Moxi!

Quick! In front of us!

After him!

Moxi!

Why are you out here?

Moxi.

I'm worried about you.

You shouldn't have.

Are you hurt?

No.

Come on.

The Longxiang Army has entered the city!

Jingzhou City is free!

The Longxiang Army has entered the city!

Jingzhou City is free!

The Longxiang Army has entered the city!

Jingzhou City is free!

The Longxiang Army has entered the city!

Jingzhou City is free!

Fall, the first year of Anping reign.

The Longxiang Army, led by General Chu Wei, successfully regained control of Jingzhou.

The Emperor returned to the palace together with his officials.

The Longxiang Army is here.

Looks like peace will finally return to Jingzhou City.

This is great.

♪ 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 ♪

Hear ye.

Moxi, the daughter of Bai Wenchang,

has, in spite of turbulent times,

remained loyal and steadfast

and has assisted in the Longxiang Army's recovery of the city.

The mutual love she shares with Left General Wan Jiagui,

and the support she has provided in challenging times,

is indeed a touching affair.

Therefore, I bestow marriage upon them

to reward the general's bravery and the lady's loyalty.

We thank His Majesty.

♪ That you can never forget ♪

♪ Red beans are ground into the fragrance of time ♪

My wife.

From now on, you shall safeguard my salary.

You shall look after this family as well.

What are you two doing there?

We... We wanted to...

To share your happiness, Madam.

You're calling me Madam now?

What were you thinking before this?

You snobs.

Stand right there!

At first, both of you should have been chopped into pieces.

However,

I shall spare you for Fengyao's sake.

From now on, you shall serve me.

How nice.

[Bai's Mansion]

Why... Why did we spend so much money last month?

The Emperor's army had recovered the capital, so

the officials came to collect donations.

What...

My husband is an official.

They shouldn't even be collecting donations from us.

My Lord.

What happened?

Wait.

Get out!

Get out now!

My Lord.

What happened?

Preposterous!

You're all sick!

There, there.

Let me get some water.

Sure.

Calm down.

Tell me what happened.

It's Wu Lang!

Wu Lang is literally a wolf!

He returned with the Emperor,

so I wanted to visit him, but he said that I...

He said that I was colluding with the rebels!

He stripped me of my position!

He even ordered me to stay at home and await punishment!

That thug!

What...

Why is this happening?

You're just an idle official.

When the rebels took over the city,

you didn't help them at all.

Colluding with the rebels?

There's no way you could have done so.

It's all because of Moxi!

He said I colluded with the rebels and betrothed my niece to General Chen!

He even said I'm close friends with the rebels!

Close friends.

Cl... Close friends, really?

That's nonsense.

Moxi's mother was a lowly woman.

We took her in because we pitied her.

Besides,

Chen Wende fancying her has nothing to do with us.

You said that you're going to add her name and her mother's to our family registry.

Did you do that?

It'd have been too late by the time you think about this.

As soon as Chen Wende left the city,

I changed the family registry back.

That's smart of you.

Quick.

Show our family registry to Prime Minister Wu.

Prove our family's innocence.

What about Moxi?

Don't worry.

I'll get someone to keep an eye on her.

If anything does happen, she'll take the first blow.

I won't let her off.

Keep calm.

Don't get worked up.

Stop talking.

Go, go.

What does she have to do with us?

Seriously.

Madam.

Who sent this letter?

We just received it.

It's sent from Chibei.

Our family does have some relatives in Chibei.

[We shall bring our son here and pay you a visit. Yours sincerely, Wan Fuhai]

This is great!

I forgot about this.

We're saved.

We're saved.

Moxi!

Moxi!

This is bad!

Why is your room colder than outside?

You've run out of coal.

Didn't anyone deliver any coal?

The butler said that today's a fine day,

so there's no need for coal.

Nonsense.

Early fall is one of the coldest times of the year.

It'd be bad if you caught a cold.

Chen Wende has already run away,

and I don't serve the Bais any purpose now.

Of course they wouldn't spend any money on me.

I'll take some coal from my room later.

Our family is running out of money.

I'm not getting money this month either.

Your father is an idle official.

The salary he gets every month

isn't even enough to buy some collectibles.

Our family is eating into our savings.

That's why we're suffering.

Even so,

Bai Pengkun has no intention of behaving himself.

He's still having fun outside every day.

By the way,

you rushed in frantically just now.

What is it?

Right.

My mother said that I've been engaged since I was a baby,

and his family is coming to visit soon.

Engaged? Baby?

When was that exactly?

[Bai's Mansion]

Work quickly, everyone.

Yes, sir.

We have an important guest today.

The mansion must be spick and span.

Don't let us become a disgrace.

Understood?

- Yes, sir. - Yes, sir.

I heard that Miss Fengyao's future in-laws are coming.

I've never heard about that.

They just sent a letter yesterday.

It's true.

Really?

Let's get back to work.

These persimmons arrived yesterday.

I wanted to share with you last night,

but when I heard what my mother said,

I just don't have the appetite anymore.

Are you really going to marry him?

It's an engagement.

They said we were engaged

during a banquet back in Chibei.

So, what does he look like?

And what's his family like?

Mother said

he comes from a rich family and works in the military.

In fact, he helped the army regain control of Jingzhou City this time.

That sounds great.

Why are you crying?

But that guy looks like...

Father said that he hadn't seen him for a long time,

so he doesn't really remember,

but he remembers his father

is apparently

this tall.

He said he looked like a winter melon.

Well...

Your father has always been forgetful.

Who knows, maybe he takes after his mother?

His mother and mine

were close friends before getting married.

My mother said she's uglier than her husband!

How could you laugh?

You heartless brat!

I have a heart.

I have a big heart.

Liar.

Fengyao.

You're a beautiful lady.

I'm sure he doesn't deserve you.

Besides, I've heard that rich people are often devious.

You're a gentle lady,

usually innocent, sometimes silly.

If they're a bunch of wicked people,

they're going to take advantage of you.

Are you comforting or scaring me?

I...

I...

Young Lady.

Madam has asked for your presence in front.

I heard that there's another letter,

and they attached a portrait

of your fiance when he was young.

Is that so?

That's pretty fast.

I heard that the entire family has moved to Jingzhou City,

and they live nearby.

Come on, let's take a look.

- Let's go. - No, Moxi.

Fengyao.

How was it?

This is an obscure painting.

I can't see much from this.

You don't see it?

He's got a huge face.

A huge, fat face.

He's literally a...

So, what are you going to do?

If I were a boy,

I'd be starting a career of my own.

I wouldn't have to marry him then.

But, in my school,

some of my teachers have pledged to stay unmarried

and teach in the academy forever.

That looks like a good idea.

Your mother would never agree.

His family is coming tomorrow.

I'll sneak in as a maid and serve them tea.

Then, I'll take a look and see what he really looks like.

If he looks really like what you said,

I'll... I'll try to disgust him.

If he wouldn't give up,

I would sneak into his house at midnight and butcher him.

Moxi.

Fengyao.

Don't stop me.

You took the blame for me last time,

so it's only right for me to do anything for you.

Be gentle on him.

Place this in the main position.

Don't mess up.

Yes, sir.

Hurry up.

Okay, okay.

Add more coal.

What are you doing?

- Coming. - Add more coal here.

Coming.

Over here. Quick, it's here.

Is Jiagui in the Longxiang Army?

I...

Exactly.

My son here secretly left home back then,

hid his identity, and joined the Longxiang Army.

He'd rather join the lower ranks and suffer.

By the way,

he just got promoted to...

Left General.

Yes, yes.

He's just a fifth-rank official.

What a kid.

He's young and successful.

He looks so refined,

yet he's leading troops at such a young age.

And he's a fifth-rank official.

Meanwhile, my son here

is good for nothing.

Father.

You're just a sixth-rank official.

You...

What's that?

What did he say?

What?

It's nothing.

What did he say?

It's nothing.

He said I'm a sixth-rank official,

one rank lower than your son.

My son Jiagui may have been promoted,

but in the Longxiang Army,

he still needs to participate in battles.

We were worried about him,

so we came all the way from Chibei to Jingzhou.

We're here today so that you can acknowledge our deal.

You have a good son.

He didn't inherit your ears, did he?

He's got good ears.

No, no.

Mr. Wan.

You're too humble.

A handsome and talented man like Jiagui

is the exemplary son-in-law for many.

Try our food prepared by a chef from Jingzhou.

Freshly made snacks.

They aren't fancy food, but they'll keep your bellies warm.

- Sure. - Sure.

Just some snacks.

Enjoy while they are hot.

Wan Jiagui.

You're a jerk.

Moxi.

You come from a lowly background.

We're not a good match.

I want to marry Fengyao.

Moxi.

Moxi.

Moxi.

That guy I told you before, from the Wan family, he's...

I don't want to listen.

Moxi.

Moxi.

Moxi.

Moxi.

Liar. Jerk.

Who are you talking about?

You still have the nerve to come?

What's wrong with you?

You liar.

You've been engaged to Fengyao since you were a baby.

Why didn't you tell me right from the start?

Is this why you're angry?

I knew about this much later.

I'm here today

to cancel our engagement.

What a disgrace!

The Wans looked so enthusiastic,

and I thought he was here to propose marriage.

He's actually here to cancel the engagement.

I knew it.

He's not a simple man.

He has achieved a high rank at a young age,

and he's so ambitious.

He's ditching my daughter now.

I'm sure he's planning to seduce another rich family's daughter.

It's all because you don't have a proper job.

All you do is pass the time in the yamen.

That's why my daughter and I have to swallow this bitter pill.

Well...

it may have been an engagement since babyhood,

but it was the Wans who proposed it.

Now that they're here to cancel it,

logically speaking,

they should pay us double the bride price.

No.

The Bais are a reputable family.

We're not greedy for money.

I'd love to protect that reputation,

but this family

has taken a heavy financial blow since you got stripped of your title.

You and your son are still spending as much as ever.

You think I'm a money multiplier?

Or a treasure magnet?

That's settled, then.

I'll write a letter to the Wans.

I'll reprimand them first

and talk about the compensation.

I'm just worried that my daughter's reputation

will be hurt because she gets ditched.

Yes.

This time, Fengyao is suffering for no reason.

So, you mentioned

the bride price.

Speaking of that, now I think

double compensation isn't enough.

It should be at least this many times.

You're a genius.

Lamb skewers!

Catch me!

Fresh lamb skewers!

Sir.

Five skewers, please.

Sure.

Hold tight.

I don't want them.

Lamb skewers!

Catch me!

I caught you!

Lamb skewers! Freshly made!

Don't you tease my demeanor.

I'm just glad you're enjoying it.

Why are you just looking at me eating?

You're not having any.

Have you had a poor appetite?

I've been busy in the military and have been skipping meals.

In the end, I became so hungry that I lost my appetite.

Aren't you a military official?

Jingzhou City has been recovered, so why are you still busy?

I've been promoted to Left General,

and thousands of soldiers are under my purview.

My lack of experience inevitably causes frequent blunders.

It's been a month since we last met,

and you've become a high-ranked official.

It's not exactly a high rank,

but as the Longxiang Army grows in power,

we've been getting countless work.

That's why you haven't been visiting me.

As soon as I reached Jingzhou City,

my parents came looking for me.

They saw that I got promoted

and insisted that I get married.

They even brought up that engagement since my babyhood.

That's when I knew

that they had even sent a letter to the Bai's Mansion.

So I came to resolve this issue.

Fengyao has both beauty and brains.

Why do you make her sound like a troublesome burden?

Miss Fengyao's beauty and brains are indeed rare to find.

But first of all, we don't know each other.

Second, I don't want to disrupt her life.

Why are you making yourself sound so ineligible?

Do you know how many Left Generals have been around

since the first year of Anping reign?

Four.

The ones before me didn't quit of their own accord.

Either they died on the battlefield or got killed in an assassination.

I mentioned earlier

that the Longxiang Army is the military's cream of the crop.

We value the country over our families.

When it comes to battling, we'd be the first to go.

That's why many of my colleagues don't want to raise a family.

If anything happened to us,

our wives would end up getting widowed.

I understand what you mean.

I just don't know if you're talking about me or Fengyao.

It's meant for you

and Fengyao.

As long as I'm in the military

with my life at stake all day,

I will never consider romance.

I understand that.

In other words,

you can't raise a family peacefully without bringing peace to the world.

How noble of you.

However, Wan Jiagui, how are you going to repay

what you owe me?

Now, you're telling me you'll never consider romance.

You heartless jerk!

Stop crying.

♪ 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 ♪

♪ 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 ♪