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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 15]

Sir, we've interrogated the teachers.

We've also searched everywhere in School for Women.

We didn't find any clues.

What is it?

Where is it hidden?

Sir.

This is a letter from the prime minister.

[Lure the snake out of its hole]

Since we can't find it,

we'll just have to wait for the marquis' arrival

to plan the next move.

As long as our bait is attractive enough,

we don't have to worry about our target not taking it.

Untie them.

Fellow teachers.

Sorry for offending you.

I did what I had to do.

Please accept my token of apology.

What do you think we are?

Are you trying to bribe us?

This gold bar is a small gesture from my master.

Did you see the emblem on them?

If you're dissatisfied,

[Wu] seek out Prime Minister Wu's Mansion in Jingzhou.

Are...

Are you from Prime Minister Wu's mansion?

We can't afford to mess with Prime Minister Wu.

What happened today concerns imperial court secrets.

Remember.

Watch your mouth.

Be careful what you say.

Since it's a misunderstanding,

please do as you please.

We have an important guest coming this afternoon.

Hurry back and freshen up.

Let's go.

Find a way to infiltrate the marquis' guards.

But it's the marquis' guards after all.

It's probably going to be a little tricky.

Do as I say.

Not only will you be alright,

but you can also make great achievements.

Yes.

[Qingzhou City]

Any time now.

He's here.

Prepare to greet him.

Wait, why are there so little people?

This is a private visit from the marquis.

So he didn't use all his guards.

The more he did so,

the friendlier he seems to Qingzhou.

Qingzhou may be inconspicuous,

but we have Qingzhou School for Women

and Empress Dowager Zhong's original works.

That's decent enough.

Welcome, My Lord.

Let's rest in the inn in the city first.

We'll go to Qingzhou School for Women after the afternoon break.

- Yes, My Lord. - Yes, My Lord.

Secretary General, come in, please.

Jingyun.

Jingyun!

Jingyun.

Shumo.

Go up there first.

What are you doing here?

Was it that wicked Feng Yan?

I thought you were dead.

It's great that you're alive.

Jingyun.

Don't worry.

We'll get you out of here.

Jingyun, your head is burning.

Isn't it a little cold?

How did Feng Yan's place

have such a big underground dungeon?

Can we get out?

Hurry and think of a solution.

What are you doing?

Stop arguing at such a time.

You rascals!

I'll give you one more chance.

Tell me!

Tell me where that thing is!

I'll let her go right away.

Please tell me!

Madam.

I beg you.

Will you let them go?

Let them go.

Let them go?

How could I let them go?

Miss.

Miss.

The city bell has rang.

Go. Prepare the horses.

I'm going to the school.

Hurry. Go.

Miss.

Miss.

I know you're aspirant and kind.

But I can't watch you make more mistakes.

You built your own cell, controlled your enemies,

and asked me to help you kidnap Miss Fengyao.

If you're caught, you'll get sentenced to death.

[Feng Ming's memorial tablet] Mr. Feng's dead.

Why get involved again?

Shut up!

My brother's dead.

But I still have my cousins.

The Feng family can't lose.

I promised my father

I'll make sure the Feng family of Lelang

gains a foothold in Qingzhou.

Miss.

You've done more than enough.

Tell me.

- The Feng family are outsiders to begin with. - Tell me!

You didn't just bought back the mansion

but also held an important post at School for Women.

You're so honorable.

Why risk getting involved in court affairs?

Mr. Feng.

You know the Feng family's descendants

are all dumb and mediocre.

Without someone with an official post,

I'm sure our status will fall within three generations.

No.

I must gain the marquis' favor

so that the Feng family can prosper...

Prosper forever, right?

Hurry. Prepare the carriage.

Hurry.

Heaven will always leave a door open.

I'm sure the marquis will like this gift.

Get up!

Get up!

Come here!

Think of a solution.

Is she trying to drown us?

What should we do?

Think of a solution.

What solution do we have?

Jingyun.

Hang in there.

Hang in there.

Mr. Wen will get us out of here.

We have to get there

before the water drowns us.

How are we getting up there?

We must get up there.

If not,

we're going to be two drowned lovebirds.

Hold this.

Be careful.

Be careful!

We have hope.

Moxi, move aside.

Stop pretending to look pitiful.

I'm not my brother.

I won't pity you.

Madam.

Please let them go.

They can't hold on for too long.

Hold on for too long?

They deserve it.

I heard you're good at writing semi-cursive script.

I wonder if you could imitate this font.

Release Moxi and the rest.

Or I won't do anything for you even if I die.

Be good.

Or I'll increase the water current,

and they'll die faster.

You... You're crazy.

I'm crazy?

Look. Look at my brother lying there!

Yet you're all safe and sound.

Disobey me again, and I'll bury you with him.

Quick!

We can get out from here.

Did you hear that?

We're saved.

Not this.

You're fooling me!

Write!

Who wrote this?

It's hard to imitate it.

It's none of your business.

Copy it.

Hurry.

The water is rising.

I'll try to break the chain around her leg first.

Mr. Wen, please hurry.

Does it hurt?

It doesn't look the same.

It doesn't look the same!

Slow the water down first.

Who are you to bargain with me?

Who do you think you are?

At this rate,

they won't be able to hold on much longer.

Besides, this water is so loud

that it flusters me.

This person's handwriting is extremely elegant.

If I keep making mistakes,

we're only wasting our time.

I'm afraid it's not good for any of us.

Hurry.

Ouch!

No, Mr. Wen. It hurts her.

No.

I'm cold.

She's cold. What do we do?

Jingyun.

Hang in there.

Here. It's still edible.

Have some food first.

Miss Shen.

Eat it.

Why is there only one left?

What about you?

It's alright. I'm not a gluton like you.

I'll share half of it with you.

No thanks.

At least you'll die

without an empty stomach.

How could you be so loquacious at such a time?

The two of them will definitely be together in the future.

I'll try it underwater

and see if I can rescue her.

Be careful.

[Qingzhou School for Women]

This is the descendant of the one who built Qingzhou School for Women,

the head of the Zhao family.

I'm Zhao Zhanyuan, My Lord.

Welcome to Qingzhou School for Women.

You may stand up, Mr. Zhao.

Thank you, My Lord.

Who's the principal of Qingzhou School for Women?

Introduce her to me.

My Lord.

The principal of Qingzhou School for Women is Miss Feng.

She was shaken earlier

by her brother's sudden death

and has gone back to her hometown to rest.

Is there anyone who filled in for her?

Well...

My Lord.

The poetry teacher, Miss Shen,

is temporarily taking over as principal.

But...

But she has been missing since this morning.

You...

Forgive me, My Lord.

This is outrageous.

Qingzhou School for Women

is a famous private school.

It has stick to the rules for 100 years.

The marquis came to visit today.

How could you be so rude and reckless?

I'm sorry.

Where did Miss Shen go?

Does no one at School for Women knows?

We really don't know.

How could Qingzhou School for Women be so ridiculous?

We'll talk about this later.

The marquis has come here today

to see the Empress Dowager's calligraphy.

I can't tell the real from the fake.

Great.

Whose handwriting is this?

It's so elegant

that it was difficult to imitate.

Stay out of it.

Mr. Feng!

Miss.

Let's go.

Yes.

I'm going to the school.

Amazing.

You and your sister are close, huh?

Why don't I send you to reunite with her?

No.

I'll keep you around.

I'll keep you around.

I still need you.

I still need you, after all.

The school must be bustling right now.

I'll take you to see

a noble person you've never had a chance to see.

With it,

my family can restore its glory.

Amazing.

Mr. Wen.

Mr. Wen, how are you?

Mr. Wen!

Mr. Wen!

Easy.

Easy.

Are you alright?

What do we do?

What should we do?

I wonder how is Fengyao doing.

I don't know if Feng Yan will...

Will hurt her.

Cut the nonsense.

I'm not dying yet.

Let me try again.

Be careful.

Be careful.

Be careful!

Are you worried about me now?

Shumo.

Feng Yan wants Empress Dowager's things,

so she has been keeping me here ever since.

Because it concerns the people

and the country,

I can't let it fall into the wrong hands.

So...

So even if she keeps torturing me,

I'd rather die than tell her.

Now...

Now I'm at the end of my life.

I'm about to die.

And I don't want you to get involved.

I can't tell you the secret.

You...

You won't blame me, will you?

Why would I blame you?

I consider you my best friend.

There's an ancient saying that goes like this. "People will die for their best friends."

Shumo.

Life is impermanent.

We...

We're teachers.

We take teaching talents as our own duty.

You must honor my legacy

and continue being a teacher

of high character and clear conscience.

- Promise me. - I promise you.

Stop talking.

Mr. Wen can get us out of here.

Shumo.

Do you remember

the "Best Friend Poem" I recited?

Of course.

Let me recite it to you.

"You are like orchid fragrance in deep valleys.

I accompany the clouds like the breeze.

Friendship as strong as copper tin.

True feelings prevailing only after going trouble thick and thin."

Great.

It has a unique choice of words

and has a fresh angle.

It describes the friendship between friends to the fullest.

I call it "Best Friend Poem".

I wrote it to celebrate friendship.

You must remember it well.

I got it.

Let me recite it to you.

"You are like orchid fragrance in deep valleys.

I accompany the clouds like the breeze.

Friendship as strong as copper tin.

True feelings prevailing only after going trouble thick and thin."

If you...

If you can escape today,

I hope...

I want you to hang this poem

on the wall above my bed in my residence

in memory of our friendship.

I will. Don't worry.

You will be fine.

- You will be fine. - In the future,

when new teachers see it,

they'll pass on our friendship.

Stop talking.

You will be fine.

We can all get out of here.

Mr. Wen!

How was it?

Come.

How was it?

Still no.

What do we do?

What do we do?

It seems...

It seems I...

I...

I'm not getting out.

Quick.

Stop wasting time.

Hurry.

Think fast.

Quickly think of a way to get out.

Quick.

Come up with something.

Mr. Wen.

You must remember.

Remember that poem.

I do.

Jingyun!

Jingyun!

Jingyun!

Miss Shen.

- We have to get out of here. - Jingyun.

Jingyun.

I want to find...

Shumo.

Wait here for me.

I... I'll go check on Fengyao.

Wait here.

I'll go in and see what's going on.

Wait here for me.

Moxi.

My Lord.

We've searched Pavilion of Books

and didn't fine Empress Dowager's original works.

What about the other teacher at School for Women?

Do they have any clues?

My Lord.

We've asked all over the school.

No one has even seen Empress Dowager's handwriting.

My eldest sister was once a famous student

of Qingzhou School for Women.

She should have left behind some calligraphy works.

I had a deep bond with my eldest sister.

I came a long way not only to mourn her,

but I also wanted to pass on these mementos

to His Majesty so that His Majesty may mourn.

But we got nothing.

Could it be fate?

I can't believe I can't even see

a word from my eldest sister.

Fengyao!

Fengyao.

They must have just left.

These are some moral articles that students must read.

Look at this. How nice.

And here.

I've seen it before.

Jingyun imitated it before.

Is it Miss Jingyun's handwriting?

No.

But it's a good imitation.

This is Empress Dowager Zhong's handwriting.

Empress Dowager Zhong's handwriting?

She probably

wanted to give it to Zhong Yuqi so that he could give it to His Majesty

to mourn.

So Feng Yan has gone to meet the marquis?

Then why is this thing here?

Where did Fengyao go?

Jingyun has probably discovered Empress Dowager Zhong's authentic calligraphy

in the Pavilion of Books

and went to argue with Feng Yan.

They probably got into an argument

and tore up the authentic calligraphy.

So Feng Yan was scared to hand it to the marquis.

Yes.

Fengyao is good at semi-cursive script.

Feng Yan must have made her to imitate Empress Dowager's calligraphy.

Then she brought Fengyao with her to be safe.

What do we do then?

You promised me you'd save Fengyao.

We had a deal.

I promised you.

But I haven't seen that thing yet.

Miss Shen.

Did Sun Jingyun say anything

before she died?

Miss Jingyun never told Shumo the secret

before she died.

It meant she didn't want to get Shumo killed.

She's taking that secret to her grave.

The only person who knows is dead.

We lost the lead.

Whatever the case,

I'm going to save Fengyao.

Don't panic.

You and Bai Fengyao are not biological sisters.

She's the apple of the Bai family's eye.

And you had never been acknowledged.

But she's my sister.

She always will be.

Hurry.

Quick.

I'm the principal of Qingzhou School for Women.

Let me in.

Who's causing a commotion here?

I have come to present the marquis a gift.

My Lord.

It's the principal of Qingzhou School for Women.

Principal Feng.

Let her up.

Go up.

Hurry.

Come.

Hurry.

Greetings, My Lord.

Enough with the courtesy.

Get up and speak.

Thank you, My Lord.

You said you have Empress Dowager's calligraphy.

Yes.

Empress Dowager was smart and one of a kind.

Qingzhou School for Women is lucky to have preserved

Empress Dowager's authentic calligraphy.

I stumbled upon Empress Dowager's calligraphy

and am lucky enough to read it many times.

Every word it contains is a gem.

I've benefited a lot from it.

That's great.

Show it to me quickly.

How dare you?

My Lord, please let me speak.

My Lord.

My parents are already dead.

My only brother is gone too.

All I want is to honor my father's wishes

by bringing glory to the Feng family.

I have two younger cousins,

who are diligent in their studies.

Are you asking for favors and titles

on behalf of your cousins?

I can ask His Majesty for you.

Thank you, My Lord.

Thank you, My Lord.

Is this the Empress Dowager's handwriting that you've kept?

Yes.

What I hate most

is people who cheat and fraud others!

Shumo.

The dead cannot be brought back to life.

Don't get too upset.

Jingyun... Jingyun's body

is still in Feng Yan's house.

I... I must report Feng Yan

to avenge Jingyun.

Miss Shen.

Please calm down.

We still have to investigate

the power behind Feng Yan.

Or we could end up dead before avenging her.

I wonder how Fengyao is doing.

Is she in danger?

Moxi.

Calm down first.

Bai Fengyao is still important to Feng Yan.

She won't kill her yet.

You've seen what happened to Jingyun, haven't you?

Feng Yan is really a ruthless person

capable of doing anything.

What we need to do now is to sort ourselves out,

hurry back to School for Women,

and find out what's going on.

I'll ask him to hurry up.

Let me do it.

Listen to me.

This man is trustworthy.

What's the hurry?

How dare you?

How dare you lie to me?

My Lord.

I... I didn't lie to you.

This is Empress Dowager's handwriting

that I accidentally found in Pavilion of Books.

I carefully preserved it until now.

How dare you lie to me?

No.

I read my eldest sister's handwriting every day.

Her handwriting has been imprinted in my mind.

No one can imitate it.

His Majesty entrusted me with an important mission.

But you forged Empress Dowager's handwriting

to trick His Majesty.

According to the law, I should behead you.

Guards.

Drag this criminal woman away to be beheaded.

- Yes. - I didn't.

I didn't lie to you, My Lord!

Someone else forged it!

Is she the one you're talking about?

Yes.

Who is she?

She's Miss Bai who has just joined School for Women.

She gave me the scroll.

She tricked me into offering it to you.

Nonsense.

You're distorting facts.

My Lord.

Feng Yan coerced me into doing it.

No.

I didn't.

I didn't.

I didn't.

Is she threatening me with Moxi?

Yes.

She's saying Moxi's still in her underground dungeon.

The marquis is here.

No admittance except on business.

I'm the younger sister of a teacher in School for Women.

You can't go in, either.

Sir.

I'm the acting principal of Qingzhou School for Women.

I need to see the marquis.

Please inform the marquis.

What are you talking about?

The principal of School for Women has just entered.

Which principal are you?

[Longxiang Army's Captain Zhaowu's pendant]

We didn't know you're the captain of Longxiang Army.

Sorry for disrespecting you.

They're with me.

How do you have Longxiang Army's pendant?

We kept getting in touch

so we can't help being linked to each other.

It's the same for me and Longxiang Army.

Oh, right.

Miss Shen.

Would you please see if there is anything unusual

in School for Women?

Moxi and I will go to Fengyao.

Sure.

Be careful.

Come on.

Who forged it then?

It's her.

My Lord.

I imitated it.

Where's the authentic calligraphy?

It has already been torn up.

What was the original text?

This is the original text.

I wrote it according to the original text.

Word for word?

Word for word.

Have you seen any other writings from Empress Dowager?

Never.

How dare you?

How dare you imitate Empress Dowager's handwriting

and try to deceive His Majesty?

This is a crime against the Emperor.

You deserve to die.

Guards.

Drag her away.

Beat her to death.

My Lord!

My Lord, I've been wronged!

I'm going to ask you one last time.

Have you ever seen

any other handwriting or texts from Empress Dowager?

Never.

My Lord.

It's all because of Feng Yan.

- I... - Feng Yan coerced me into doing all of this!

- She instructed all this! - I'm innocent!

And her.

I'm innocent.

Take her away too.

My Lord!

Wait.

- My Lord, please let me say something. - My Lord.

Principal Feng

has always been loyal to the Emperor, patriotic,

and diligent in her duty.

Is there some misunderstanding here?

My Lord.

You told me to train beauties and dancers here.

Principal Feng has always worked hard

and spared no effort.

Though the beauties are trained,

they still need her instructions and coordinating

to dance for you, My Lord.

See if you can spare the punishment first

and give her a chance to make things right.

Keep Principal Feng around first then.

Provincial Governor has a point.

These students come from government official families.

They have been loyal to the Emperor and patriotic for generations.

I might as well take a look.

In that case,

go set it up first.

Yes.

Go.

Thank you, My Lord.

Thank you, My Lord.

♪ 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 ♪