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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 11]

Moxi.

Would you like to go with me?

What do you think?

Of course, I'll follow wherever you go.

But I thought you were going to the Wan family.

Even if their clan members disagree, you have a mandate.

If you go to them, they won't turn you away.

Going to the Wan family is also an option.

But if I bring you with me, they'll probably criticize us.

Instead of us depending on others and being judged over there,

making a living on our own is more comfortable.

I always thought you were a rich and privileged woman.

I didn't expect you to be so aspired.

I've got a glutton like you with me.

I have to keep you alive.

When Father and Mother were around, we had them to protect us.

We didn't have to think about anything.

But now,

you're the only family I have left.

I can't just watch you stand up and cover for me in everything.

I have to stand on my own too.

Let's work together to make our lives better.

[Recommendation Letter]

I've always wanted to get out of here.

But now that we're really leaving, I'm a little reluctant.

You're lucky.

You're gone

and left me here alone.

Moxi.

Have you packed?

It's time to leave.

I'm done.

Moxi.

It's time to leave.

Goodbye.

♪ If you jump off the tree ♪

♪ I won't stand alone in the wind ♪

♪ If you become a falling flower ♪

♪ I will send you by water ♪

♪ Accompany your way ♪

♪ Protect your dreams ♪

[Bai's Mansion]

♪ Make sure you have no fear ♪

♪ In my world ♪

♪ Good times don't last long ♪

I grew up here.

But it's not my home anymore.

I really should leave.

Life is uncertain.

Let it go.

Besides, we can come back anytime we want.

Mr. Luo De promised us.

♪ Whether I succeed or fail ♪

♪ I won't live in vain when I have my sister with me ♪

♪ Good times don't last long ♪

♪ Autumn and winter with you ♪

♪ Whether I rule the city or not ♪

♪ I have my sister going through thick and thin with me ♪

♪ Promises are sweet ♪

♪ They're only empty promises ♪

But how do we get there?

Let's go to the horse and chariot market.

The horse and chariot market?

I hear it's lively.

But I haven't been there yet.

Fengyao.

From this day on, You're no longer the lady of the Bai family.

No matter what happens, we have to handle it on our own.

[Bai's Mansion]

Let's go.

I've asked around.

The caravan passing through Qingzhou leaves this afternoon.

We better not miss it.

We'll encounter many stations that require customs clearance documents

on our way to Qingzhou.

The customs department is right up ahead.

Let's apply for the customs clearance document first.

Come on.

Wait here for me.

This box is all we have.

Take good care of it.

Miss.

Are you from Jingzhou?

Yes.

That's great.

I'd like to go to Fengming Pavilion.

How do I get there?

Why don't you show me the way?

Well.

Head straight for Fengming Pavilion.

Turn right.

Then turn left and walk till the end.

I don't get it yet.

Repeat it for me.

Well.

Go to the intersection ahead.

Then turn right.

You'll find a powder shop at the end of the road.

Turn left at the powder shop, walk till the end, and you'll find your destination.

Thank you.

Thank you.

Sir.

It's...

Fengyao.

What happened?

Moxi.

I... I was giving directions to an old man.

When I turned around, the box was gone.

Where did he go?

He went that way.

Look after our belongings.

Don't lose them again.

You good-for-nothing!

You heartless scoundrel!

What's so good about being a thief?

You've wronged your ancestors and descendants!

You stole from our lady.

What a ruthless jerk!

Miss.

Why are you raging here?

Sir.

A thief stole my box.

A thief?

Where did the thief go?

He ran away.

A lot of people come and go here.

If you can't identity him, it will be difficult for us to help you.

Yes.

I wouldn't have lost it if I had been around.

Why would I need you if I could find it?

As prefects,

is this how you catch thieves?

Miss, you must take care of yourself when you're outside.

You must be careful and cautious.

Or the thieves will take advantage of you.

Alright, that's it for now.

We must leave.

Go away.

Nothing to see here.

Go away.

Let me.

I'm really useless.

I couldn't even keep an eye on a box.

Moxi.

Never mind.

We've lost it anyway.

All that matters is that you're alright.

But...

But we didn't have much money to begin with.

After what I've done, what are we going to do?

Don't we get paid to teach at School for Women?

It's alright.

Where there's life, there's hope.

The caravan is about to leave.

Let's go.

What's wrong?

Moxi.

I'm sorry.

What nonsense are you talking about?

It's all my fault.

You don't even have a thick coat now.

Don't you have none either?

It's alright.

We'll huddle on the way so we won't feel cold.

Once we've reached Qingzhou, the weather will turn warm.

I think I can't do anything right.

I'll only drag you down.

If it weren't for me... Take this.

We didn't have to eat this cold bread here.

The Wan family might be unwilling to pay your family's debts,

but they let you live with them.

You refused and insisted on being some teacher.

Do you think it's easy to make a living?

Stop bringing up the Wan family.

You're the daughter-in-law appointed by the Emperor.

Besides,

Wan Jiagui's posthumous letter also said he liked you.

I've only

met him once.

Though I do have some feelings for him,

I didn't expect him to decisively break off our engagement

and die in battle.

He's dead.

What's there to talk about?

I have a feeling that all this is like a dream.

When I wake up from the dream,

everything's gone.

You fool.

Without me,

people might have tricked you multiple times.

I'm not hungry.

You should eat more and calm down.

Just eat.

Alright.

I will always be here for you.

I won't let you get tricked again.

Moxi.

(It turns out Fengyao likes him too.)

(He's already dead.)

(It's no use thinking about it.)

[Jingzhou City]

[Qingzhou City]

Guys.

Hurry up and unload.

- Yes. - Yes.

Be careful.

We don't have much money left.

How do we get to School for Women?

Let me ask around.

Brother.

How have you been these two days?

I haven't been home in ages.

I wonder how my parents are doing.

Alright.

Didn't they send you a letter the other day?

Haven't you read it?

We don't know anyone who can read.

It's expensive to get a scholar in the streets to read it.

You're right.

How many of us can read?

I know, right?

I wonder who can read the letter for me.

Sir.

Do you want someone to read your letter?

I can help you.

But I have a condition.

Can you send us to School for Women nearby?

Sure.

Here comes the water.

Here.

The lighting's a little harsh.

Sir.

Can I take it over there out of the light to read it for you?

Sure, thank you.

Brother.

Fengyao.

Someone's reading it for me.

That's great.

Look what this letter says.

Well...

This is a letter from his relatives.

It says his parents are dead.

And the family's field has been divided among the relatives.

How sad.

I can't tell him what's in the letter directly.

Sir.

What does the letter say?

I'll read it to you.

Sure.

Son.

Your mother and I are in good health.

You don't have to worry about us.

We have a plentiful harvest this year.

Your mother and I have plenty to eat.

Qingzhou isn't peaceful these days.

Take good care of yourself in Qingzhou.

Get a bride as soon as possible.

There's war going on now.

You don't have to hurry home.

The greatest blessing is when everyone is well.

Thank you, miss.

Here. Put it away.

Sir.

We have a journey ahead of us.

Sorry to bother you.

Sure.

Give me a second.

I'll prepare the horse.

Sure.

Brother.

Prepare the horse.

Sure.

Wait.

Moxi.

[Qingzhou City]

Hurry!

We're about to close the city gates.

Refreshments and lodging.

The wheat in front of the house has matured.

Son, don't you miss home.

Your cattle has grown up.

Son, don't you miss home.

The swallow builds a new nest again.

Son, don't you miss home.

Your childhood sweetheart has married far away.

Son, don't you miss home.

Sir.

You sing so beautifully.

It has been a chaotic ride.

I haven't been this happy in a long time.

I take it this is your first visit to Qingzhou.

Qingzhou is blessed.

None of the previous wars have gotten here.

The Provincial Governor of this state is also brave and resourceful.

He fought off several incoming thieves.

So Qingzhou is peaceful and safe.

It sounds like a good place.

I'm impressed.

Of course.

How big is Qingzhou City?

How far away are we from School for Women?

It's not big.

It's right ahead.

The wheat in front of the house has matured.

Son, don't you miss home.

Your cattle has grown up.

Son, don't you miss home.

The swallow builds a new nest again.

Son, don't you miss home.

We're here.

How big.

How beautiful.

Fengyao.

We've come to the right place.

[Qingzhou School for Women]

Ladies.

This is School for Women.

Come on.

Be careful.

Thank you for sending us here.

You're too kind.

I should be the one to thank you

for letting me know that my parents are safe.

I'm happier than making twice as much money.

Hurry inside, ladies.

Goodbye.

Moxi.

You shouldn't have lied to him for our own gain.

I just want him to be happy.

If I had told him the truth, what could he do

but blame himself and be upset?

What if he tried to kill himself?

Look how happy he is now.

Maybe his parents would want him to be better.

If you were his parents, would you tell him the truth

or wish him a better life?

Perhaps you're right.

Are you Miss Bai Fengyao from Jingzhou City?

Are you a teacher here?

Yes.

My name is Shen Shumo.

It's just that I remember the school only hired one person.

You two...

Nice to meet you, Miss Shen.

I'm Bai Fengyao.

That's my younger sister.

Something happened to our family.

So I took her with me.

There might be two of us, but we're no different from one person.

If there aren't enough beds in the school,

the two of us can squeeze in one.

We'll handle our own meals.

We won't give the school any trouble.

You're safe once you get here.

You have nothing to be afraid of anymore.

It's just that you're a little later than the time we've agreed on.

But it doesn't matter.

Follow me.

I'll settle you in.

(There's more to this place than meets the eye.)

(I need to keep my spirits up.)

Moxi, give it to me.

I'll help you with it.

It's fine. I'll carry it.

Alright.

Watch your step.

I suggested the principal to remove the moss.

But she insisted that it gives off a special vibe.

So we kept it.

It's late.

Do the students need to continue practicing instead of resting?

Those are students practicing their dancing.

Dancing?

Does School for Women teach dancing too?

"Book of Rites" stated

that a woman should be taught to act with virtue.

Practicing dancing is also conducive to your posture.

Who's that? She's sneaky.

Our students are from Qingzhou's scholarly, rich, or noble families.

So they're somewhat arrogant and eccentric.

If you see anything improper in the future, don't take it to heart.

Come on.

(I'm afraid this school contains some secrets.)

Watch your step.

There's a well here.

We normally boil our water here.

Watch your step.

The second floor is where you'll live.

This is my room.

You can come to me if you need anything.

This is your room.

[Lan Xin]

This room had previously been divided between two teachers.

So it's rather spacious.

You two can stay here.

We... To tell you the truth,

this is the first time both of us has traveled this far.

We had our belongings stolen on our way here.

We don't have any bedding.

Isn't there one here?

Thank you, Miss Shen.

We'll bunk up here for the night.

By the way, why didn't the teacher take the bedding with her?

Miss Sun used to stay in this room.

She taught poetry and Confucian classics argumentation before you came.

She married a general two months ago.

She suddenly left before having a chance to collect her stuff.

That's why there's been a vacancy in the school.

I heard you're a student of Miss Bi Tao from the capital.

I heard you're also good in poetry.

It's why the principal accepted your recommendation letter.

She's been expecting you for a long time.

The principal is too kind.

Thank you, Miss Shen.

Get some rest.

Madam Zhou takes care of school chores.

I'll have her bring you hot water first thing in the morning.

The principal will come to the school

at the quarter of the hour of the snake to handle school affairs.

You don't have to panic.

It's alright to sleep in.

Thank you, Miss Shen.

I won't bother you any longer.

Just call me Shumo from now on.

Moxi.

This place is even more run-down than your old room.

You've suffered by following me.

Alright.

Stop it.

By the time you're done, it'll be dawn.

Stand there.

Hold this.

Moxi.

Isn't this the fabric I gave Madam Li before I left?

Madam Li took a casket full of good fabric from you before she left.

This is one of those she rejected.

I was going to wear it as a bag.

Now.

It's the only decent material left.

It's all my fault.

I'm to blame.

Alright.

If I... Stop it.

If you speak again, I'm going to scold

the thief who stole our belongings.

This place is full of scholars.

Aren't you afraid I'll embarrass you?

Are you thirsty?

Moxi, where are you going?

I'm getting water.

Who's there?

Who are you? Why are you sneaking around?

She's sneaky.

I call tell at first sight that she's up to no good.

Who is it?

Why is this so heavy?

Don't move.

Moxi, why is this so heavy?

It's nothing.

Wipe your face and body.

We've had a long journey.

Aren't we only getting hot water tomorrow?

Where did you get the hot water?

I'm a smooth talker.

Madam Zhou has gone to rest.

But seeing I'm pretty and cute, she made me a kettle of hot water.

You're amazing.

This room is pretty good after cleaning it up.

There's also a bed here.

Fengyao, help me move this.

Alright.

I'm coming.

There's blankets here.

Amazing.

Keep your voice down.

Help me move this.

Move this.

This blanket feels soft.

I think there's goose down.

Can you smell the lingering fragrance?

The woman who used to use this blanket must have been a beauty.

It must be Miss Sun.

She's weird.

She had a teaching job and got married so soon.

She even left behind her belongings

and left the subject with no teacher.

She must have met the man of her dreams

and didn't want to miss out on a good match.

Alright, stop thinking about it.

Go to bed.

You're a quick sleeper with a simple mind.

But I find something strange about this place.

(Miss Sun was so in love with the general)

(that she left everything behind for him.)

(I envy her.)

(Wan Jiagui.)

(You gave me this lantern.)

(But my waiting ended up with nothing.)

Let me help you.

How heavy.

Are you drying the books in the sun?

Let me help you.

These books are special.

Do you think anyone can touch them?

Go away.

This old hag.

What's wrong with my hands?

How snobbish.

No.

She's drying books on a rainy day.

What a weirdo.

I've searched the entire library.

They're all not what I want.

I think people here are quite weird.

I met an old hag this morning.

I helped her out of kindness.

Yet she scolded me.

When I meet the principal, I'm going to complain to her.

Our principal is kind.

Don't worry too much.

Principal.

That's the old hag.

Oh no.

Where did this village girl come from?

She has no manners.

Kick her out.

Get out.

Go. Get out.

Get out.

- Hurry. - Go.

It's freezing.

Kind soul.

Give us some food, kind soul.

Is anyone here?

- Go away! - Is anyone here?

Is anyone here?

Moxi.

Hurry. There's bread.

There's bread.

Give us a bread.

Give us a bread.

So you're the principal.

No wonder I found you beautiful and kind the moment I saw you.

My mother told me when she was still alive

that big shots have big hearts.

No matter how others treat them,

they'll requite resentment with kindness.

What's that saying again?

Old people something... And something...

Fengyao.

What's the saying again?

"Honor old people as we do our own aged parents,

and care for other's children as our own."

Yes, that's it.

You have a big heart.

I'm sure you won't argue with nobodies like us.

Right?

Principal.

This is the new teacher, Bai Fengyao.

Next to her is her little sister, Moxi.

We only hired one person.

But since Miss Moxi is all alone and has no one to rely on,

I took it upon myself to take her in too.

Please don't be mad, Principal.

You've always taken action before asking first.

When have I ever been mad at you?

That's because you're kind, Principal.

Hurry and thank the principal.

- Nice to meet you, Principal. - Nice to meet you, Principal.

Principal.

You are so kind that you will live a long life.

I've always loved books.

I never let others dry my books.

When we first met this morning, I thought you were a stranger.

You won't mind me for reacting so violently, will you?

We won't.

Besides, you're right.

Look at my rough hands.

How can I touch books that elegant?

You're a smooth talker.

Qingzhou School for Women convinces people with our knowledge.

Whether you two can stay depends on whether Miss Bai

can teach the first lesson well.

No problem.

Fengyao's good.

Right, Fengyao?

Why is there a test?

[Qingzhou School for Women] "The Great Learning teaches illustrious virtue,

love for the people, and rest in the highest excellence."

How do you explain this?

What's virtue?

We exist because of God.

Then what is wise virtue?

The color of the sky is black and the color of the earth is yellow.

It has been a wasteland for a long time.

If there's no one,

there are only four seasons.

If there's people, there's virtue.

People are born to stand upright in the world and live their own life.

If your heart is like sunlight and moonlight,

your words are as good as gold,

and your behavior is apparent

throughout the changes of the seasons.

Wise virtue is establishing honest moral integrity.

Fengyao's teaching position should be secure.

You just came.

And the principal made you the warden of Ding Er Class.

Besides teaching, you have to keep an eye on the girls' schoolwork.

Isn't she just bullying you?

Don't talk nonsense.

The principal thinks highly of me.

This is a class on archery.

You're only here to keep an eye on them.

The six skills of a gentleman.

Rites, music and dancing, archery, riding, calligraphy, and calculus.

I've learned some from Miss Bi Tao.

But I'm not very good at it.

But fortunately, I'm not responsible for this.

They will have a professional archery teacher to teach them.

I'd like to see what female archer they can get.

Miss Bai.

Miss Shen.

Let me introduce you.

This is the new archery teacher.

Mr. Feng Ming.

I heard yesterday that Miss Bai is talented and beautiful.

Now that I've met you, you really did live up to your reputation.

Mr. Feng.

Don't call me Mr. Feng.

Miss Bai.

We're not outsiders.

Just call me Ming.

Mr. Feng.

Students of Ding Er Class are already falling behind in their studies.

You might want to start teaching.

Then I...

Miss Bai.

Sir.

Who's the captain?

I am.

Are you two wondering why the school forbids men from entering

but that man is an exception?

Miss Sun worked as the archery teacher too.

After she left, we couldn't find another woman good in archery

in the entire Qingzhou.

So the principal made an exception and let him teach.

Stand straight.

Here, let me.

He's the principal's younger brother.

Straighten your waist.

Good.

Relax.

Then he... No.

The man is full of frivolous remarks, but I don't think

he'll do anything inappropriate to his students.

I asked you to watch for the sake of the students' reputations.

Shumo.

This school mainly teaches poetry and etiquette.

No one's expecting these students

to go to wars and kill enemies, right?

Since only Miss Sun also worked as the archery teacher,

that means the school doesn't attach great importance

to this subject.

Why does the school have to continue teaching archery

after she's gone?

You even broke the rules and hired a man to teach.

It's probably because we're in troubled times.

These rich and noble ladies

want to learn some self-defense skills too.

Besides,

the principal has her own considerations.

Alright.

I have things to attend to.

Goodbye.

♪ 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 ♪

♪ You who carry a lantern stun me who is in the dark ♪

♪ We make our way into each other's eyes ♪

♪ If our love is mutual, the worst wine will be the best ♪

♪ If I can find love in this world, I will be willing to go crazy for you ♪

♪ With the one, we go crazy ♪

♪ They might hate us, but it's fine ♪

♪ I am willing to be a bowl of soup ♪

♪ That will chase away all your worries ♪

♪ Together, we travel the world ♪

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

♪ I am willing to be a wisp of sorrow ♪

♪ That is too hard to ever forget ♪

♪ Red beans are ground into the fragrance of time ♪

♪ Hope we will all be safe ♪