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 21]

I brought poison from home.

If you won't get married today, I'll drink it right away.

- What's the point of living? - Darling!

Don't drink.

Mother!

I'll drink it now.

Stop!

Put it down.

I'll take the poison.

Mother.

Why are you forcing me?

Will you marry her or not?

Give it to me.

Go away.

- My dear... - You're also useless.

Move!

Fengyao.

Please sit down.

Fengyao.

You are a kind woman.

We fail you.

You see, Wan Jiagui is on a dangerous mission.

If he dies,

the Wan's bloodline will die too.

You know what people will say

if we adopt someone.

So please,

I'm begging you.

Please give us

this peace of mind.

Mother.

What is this about?

Yes, I might lose my life on the battlefield.

But it's not fair for her either.

Silence!

Fengyao.

Oh, Fengyao.

You

are our only hope.

If you will marry my son today, the entire Wan family

will owe you a huge favor.

You can remarry in the future

if you want.

Just please continue

our bloodline.

Please.

Mrs. Wan, don't do this.

- Mrs. Wan. - Please.

Calm down.

I am arranged to marry General Wan

so by right, I should see it through.

Fengyao.

You can't do this.

General Wan and I have a duty to perform.

When he went missing and was presumed dead,

I already decided to remain a widow forever.

A war is coming now and I can't abandon him.

Poor child.

Mother,

where did you get your poison?

Where?

From home.

A physician once prescribed some herbs to treat Fengyao's shoulder injury.

You prepared some candied apricot kernels

to offset the bitterness of the herbal soup.

Your poison here smells of apricot kernels.

It's fake, isn't it?

How could you do this?

Mrs. Wan?

Mrs. Wan?

Mrs. Wan?

Mother.

My dear.

This is getting absurd.

Mrs. Wan?

Darling.

I think -she fainted for real. - My dear.

Jiagui.

Come take a look.

- Darling! - Mrs. Wan.

Mother.

Mother.

My dear.

- Darling! - Mother!

Sir,

what happened to my mother?

If she

wants to eat anything, indulge her.

If she wants to go anywhere, fulfill her demand.

Why?

She has a brain disease.

A brain disease?

It is curable if it is diagnosed earlier.

But now it's...

It's impossible to treat her now?

I'm afraid so.

I could find blood in her facial orifices.

Brace yourself for the worst outcome.

Good luck.

I can't believe this happened.

Mrs. Wan always looks so sprightly.

Well,

what a cruel joke.

She did everything so that Jiagui and you

can get married sooner.

Fengyao,

are you truly going to marry Wan Jiagui?

Why this question all of a sudden?

You already agreed to hold the ceremony.

Why can't I ask that question?

If I don't want to marry him,

I will say no.

So you do like him.

It's getting late.

Sleep early.

I will return to my room.

Moxi.

What is this medicine?

So bitter.

So what did the physician say?

You were too emotional

and since you worked a lot,

your body couldn't take it.

The physician said you needed to rest for a few days.

Really?

So don't worry about other things.

My dear son.

Don't you know

I ran an apothecary?

This remedy has a pungent smell.

It's rank.

Don't...

- Don't worry about that. - Tell me the truth.

What sickness is it?

How many days do I have left?

Everyone including the servants is usually in a cheerful mood.

But they are all sulking now.

They are still in Mrs. Wan's chamber.

I hope she can survive this.

The Wans are afraid that their lineage will stop here

so they want Fengyao and Jiagui to get married as soon as possible.

Yet, never once did they ask if Wan Jiagui

loves Fengyao or not.

An arranged marriage

for their own agenda.

What an irony.

Still, Wan Jiagui

never steps in to clarify the situation.

I guess I am not that important after all.

You won't tell me.

I am not long for this world, am I?

But I can't leave just yet.

I want to see the day you have your own family,

the day you become a father,

the day all of us have a meal together.

But I'm running out of time.

I have never

forced you to do anything.

Can I make a selfish request this time?

Marry Fengyao tomorrow.

That is my final wish.

Mother.

Can we talk about Moxi?

Oh, Moxi.

She will be all alone, won't she?

After you marry Fengyao,

Moxi can stay here as your sister-in-law.

So you like her, don't you?

She's cute and witty.

Why wouldn't I?

But Mrs. Bai told me that her birth mother was a courtesan.

Now, when Fengyao and you find her a suitor in the future,

make sure the suitor has a humble background and lives far away.

Otherwise, people will dig up this scandal.

It'll bring dishonor to us.

You have always been a tolerant person

and you treat Moxi with kindness.

Why do you hold her background against her?

Are you trying to upset your mother again?

I treat Moxi how I would treat

any other child.

But to be my daughter-in-law...

Any mother would do the same.

Moxi is a kind girl.

But everyone will frown at her background.

So you can't accept someone like her

even if it happens to your son?

No.

You cannot marry her.

I won't allow it.

In fact, I will storm to the Bai family's graves

and ask why they marry off the daughter of a courtesan to my son.

Relax, darling.

And if Moxi becomes your daughter-in-law?

You're here.

Did Mrs. Wan fall asleep?

Is she feeling better?

The physician said that we could only pray now.

You must have had a long day.

Go back and rest.

Everyone in this mansion depends on you

so you cannot crumble down.

Moxi.

Yes?

And if Moxi

becomes your daughter-in-law?

My family

will not have a daughter-in-law like her.

If that happens,

I will die mortified.

I will kill myself in front of my ancestors' memorial tablets.

You hear me?

Okay.

Forget Moxi, Jiagui.

Please.

I only want to see Fengyao and you get married.

Do it for me.

Just this once.

Do it for me.

What's the matter?

Nothing.

Moxi.

♪ I'm in love with you ♪

♪ We go through thick and thin together ♪

♪ A blissful journey and sorrow for another ♪

♪ Holding your hands ♪

♪ The world may be wise, but we're lost in devotion ♪

♪ Making them blush ♪

♪ From youth to old age, with hair turning gray ♪

♪ I'll face the passage of time with you until the end ♪

♪ Every heartbeat brings along heartache ♪

♪ In the long nights, I seek solace in the light ♪

♪ I raise my cup to love as respect ♪

♪ The longing is engraved in my bones, yet it doesn't hurt without you ♪

♪ I'm in love with you ♪

♪ We go through thick and thin together ♪

♪ A blissful journey and sorrow for another ♪

♪ Holding your hands ♪

♪ The world may be wise, but we're lost in devotion ♪

♪ Making them blush ♪

♪ From youth to old age, with hair turning gray ♪

♪ I'll face the passage of time with you until the end ♪

♪ I'm in love with you ♪

♪ We go through thick and thin together ♪

♪ A blissful journey and sorrow for another ♪

♪ Holding your hands ♪

♪ The world may be wise, but we're lost in devotion ♪

♪ Making them blush ♪

♪ From youth to old age, with hair turning gray ♪

♪ I'll face the passage of time with you until the end ♪

♪ From youth to old age, with hair turning gray ♪

♪ I'll face the passage of time with you until the end ♪

Moxi.

Moxi, are you awake?

Moxi.

Moxi.

Are you okay?

You look so weary.

You didn't sleep well?

I couldn't sleep last night.

What's troubling you?

Is something on your mind?

Anyway, why did you come here?

Ruqin told me that Mr. and Mrs. Wan

want to see me in the main hall.

I don't know what's going on so I'm a bit anxious.

Can you come with me?

Moxi.

♪ While I'm as cold as snow ♪

Moxi.

♪ You catch the warmth ♪

♪ Of a spring's gentle blow ♪

♪ The peach blossoms ♪

Moxi!

♪ 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 ♪

Yes, a bit to that side.

Good.

Come down now.

And here too. Hurry up.

It'll begin soon.

Okay.

Do not dally now.

♪ Bitter wine turns sweet ♪

♪ 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 ♪

♪ Red beans are ground into the fragrance of time ♪

♪ Hope we will all be safe ♪

Oh, my dear son.

You did well.

No need for this.

Fengyao, sit beside me.

Come.

Sit here.

Come.

Hurry.

Fengyao,

I'm sorry that my condition puts a damper

on Jiagui and your marriage.

You know what?

Today,

Jiagui and you will get married.

I know it's quite hasty but we have already prepared

everything.

Haven't we, my lord?

Yes.

Everything is in place.

That's right.

I might not live to see another day.

Will you be kind enough

to fulfill

my selfish wish?

Jiagui already said yes.

He is waiting for your answer.

Right, my lord? Say something.

Oh, yes.

Jiagui already said yes.

Right, Jiagui?

Yes, Mother.

Speak louder!

Yes, Mother.

You hear that?

You hear that?

He said yes.

Don't worry now.

Now, I can die without regret.

How wonderful.

All right.

Let's make ourselves scarce.

The servants need to decorate this place.

Exactly.

And then...

Oh.

You will get married at the hour of the Dog.

Get changed now.

Yes.

Go.

Get changed now.

Go.

Miss Moxi.

You...

Please give us a moment.

But sir...

Leave.

Noted.

So you will marry Fengyao now?

All because your mother is sick?

She wants you to get married now and you said yes.

Yes, I did make a mistake

and Fengyao ended up becoming your widow.

But after what we have gone through,

shouldn't you tell your parents

what you truly think despite the current circumstance?

Yet, they have no idea what you want.

Wan Jiagui.

I am not a fool.

Tell me already.

What's holding you back?

Am I not good enough

for you?

Why won't you defend our mutual love?

Mother asked about you when she discussed

the marriage arrangement with Mrs. Bai.

She learned that...

I knew it.

I saw it coming.

Please forget me,

Moxi.

The auspicious hour is upon us.

Bride and Bridegroom, present yourselves.

Oh, goodness.

In this solemn ceremony,

we wish you

a peaceful matrimony and a prosperous family life.

Bow.

Halt!

Wan Jiagui.

You can't ignore your heart's desire.

It's not fair to you, to me, and to Fengyao.

Let's talk to His Majesty

and ask him to revoke the arrangement.

Moxi! What are you doing?

You...

It's your sister's wedding.

How could you ruin her big day?

Guards!

Show Miss Moxi out.

Wan Jiagui.

It's now or never.

Tell them who you truly love.

Sorry, Fengyao.

I am in love with Moxi.

No! I will not allow this.

Never!

Mrs. Wan.

Moxi.

We are very close to each other.

I always let you have the best thing.

So this is no exception.

Today,

I entrust my dearest sister to you.

Please do her right.

Do not worry.

Fengyao, how could you say that?

Mrs. Wan.

All this is due to me.

No need to defy the edict.

No need to disregard your true feelings.

I have the perfect solution.

Fengyao!

Fengyao!

Fengyao!

Fengyao.

Fengyao.

Fengyao.

My dear, my dear!

Fengyao.

♪ Whose deep longing ♪

Fengyao...

♪ Turned the night into a sighing wind? ♪

First bow to an eternity of mutual love and togetherness.

♪ The ever-changing clouds fill the sky ♪

♪ Deeply affectionate souls are hard to come by ♪

At ease.

Second bow to the sanctity of this matrimonial bond.

♪ In the long nights, I seek solace in the light ♪

♪ I raise my cup to love as respect ♪

At ease.

♪ The longing is engraved in my bones, yet it doesn't hurt without you ♪

Greet your in-laws.

♪ We go through thick and thin together ♪

♪ A blissful journey and sorrow for another ♪

♪ Holding your hands ♪

Bow.

♪ The world may be wise, but we're lost in devotion ♪

♪ Making them blush ♪

I, Jiagui,

a bachelor

of suitable age

have long heard that Moxi of the Bai family

possesses exceptional character.

My adoration for her

is ineffable.

Though she and I are not united by name,

my longing for her has never decreased.

I humbly ask

her hand in marriage

with the greatest reverence.

Should you decline,

I will still accept your response

with respect and grace.

♪ We go through thick and thin together ♪

♪ A blissful journey and sorrow for another ♪

♪ Holding your hands ♪

♪ The world may be wise, but we're lost in devotion ♪

♪ Making them blush ♪

♪ From youth to old age, with hair turning gray ♪

May you two

grow old together.

Treat each other

as equal and continue our legacy.

Good. Good.

Thus concludes the ritual.

Wonderful.

Finally.

You can put your mind to rest now.

For a peaceful marital life.

For a life of longevity and prosperity.

For deep mutual love.

For children and offspring abound.

You are dismissed.

Noted.

A hasty wedding without any guests.

I'm sorry.

It is troubled time.

We can always hold the banquet later.

I will perform all the necessary rites

to your family and friends.

Fengyao.

You are educated and sensible.

I see why my parents love you so much.

It is troubled time indeed.

Everyone sets their eyes on Qingzhou.

And I am bound

by my military duty.

I might not be able to devote my time to you

and I feel ashamed.

Darling.

Don't stand on ceremony.

I know we got married today because of my mother's condition.

However, I have to move to the encampment now

or I will be accused of dereliction.

I understand.

Allow me to pack your belongings now.

No need.

Jiang already did it.

I'm leaving now.

Wan Jiagui.

Prep the horses.

I'll join you shortly.

Noted.

You two, come with me.

You're leaving already?

Shouldn't you consummate with her?

We will come under attack anytime.

I don't have time for this.

You don't have time for anything other than your duty.

You flirt with death all the time.

I waited and waited.

All I got is this wedding ceremony between Fengyao and you.

You are a loser. You're not a man.

Moxi, calm down.

We're in the courtyard.

If someone sees you...

So what?

People have been giving me looks all my life.

I know you're leaving

not because of duty calls,

but because you can't face Fengyao.

You don't love her.

Maybe.

But I am now her husband.

I might not love her now

but our marital status cannot be changed.

She is my responsibility now.

From now on,

let's...

Let's forget each other.

Forget each other?

I did not agree to that.

You don't get to tell me what to do.

If you won't abandon Fengyao,

I can be your second wife.

Did you hear yourself?

I'm serious.

You won't tell your parents you love me

because of my shameful background.

I know they want a proper lady like Fengyao.

But what if I'm ready to be your second wife?

Snap out of it.

Do you remember what you said before your mother's grave?

You told me that your mother

said you should never settle

for being someone else's second choice.

Yes.

That's what my mother told me.

She didn't want me to become someone's second wife

because I will be shafted otherwise.

That's why, I, Moxi,

will never ever be someone's second wife,

even if I'll starve to death.

Even if it's you,

I will not concede.

Sorry.

Desperation got the better of me just now.

Don't take what I said seriously.

I

Am a soldier who might lose his life

on the battlefield any day.

I do not deserve your fidelity here.

If I return in one piece,

I will adopt you as my godsister.

I will find you a gentleman.

Wan Jiagui.

Listen carefully now.

I decided to love you.

And now,

I decided to leave you.

Don't ever think that I can't live without you.

Don't ever think that I need you to find me a man.

[Wan's Mansion]

Sir.

The provincial governor sent a message

and invited you to his residence

to discuss the latest military situation.

The new provincial governor only took office recently.

He is a pacifist so unless it's something urgent,

he won't summon me this late at night.

Sir.

We intercepted the confidential letter from Yaozhou's emissary.

[I have invited]

[all three provincial governors]

[to attack Chen Wende.]

[Gifts were offered. Answers will be given in a few days.]

♪ 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 ♪