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 27]

Good. Very good.

Why do so many people follow along?

How boring.

You should know

that many people want to kill me.

You conquer everywhere and make foes.

Needless to say, some are expecting your death.

General Chen, ever since you came to this city,

you've been supplying people here with food and repairing damaged shelters.

Many fleeing people of Qingzhou have returned.

Everyone praises you and call you the man of the people.

I'd like to kowtow to you.

No, please don't do that.

Please get up.

I'm content to see the people here

settle down in peace and happiness.

Yes.

Sir.

This pinwheel is for you.

Sure.

You're adorable.

Go back to your mother.

Please go ahead.

Sure.

Do you still think I'm Big Devil

and the local tyrant?

Listen up.

General and Madam

will take a stroll on the streets later.

You must speak well of General.

Anyone who defies will be executed.

Who knows if these people are you shills?

I'm a good egg.

Look, all people here love me so much.

I'm a bad egg.

But I admire you.

I can have all people on this street in my pocket

just to make you happy.

Can't you see my sincerity?

Moxi.

Do you admire me?

Moxi.

All people love me.

I'm such a good person.

I'm a good egg.

Annoying.

What again?

Mind your own business.

[Exquisite Textile Store]

I heard that this is the best clothing shop in Qingzhou.

Let's go and take a look.

General.

Would you like to have these?

They are fresh.

Shopkeeper.

Madam.

Oh, General.

Madam, General.

What would you like to buy?

I'm just looking around.

Please, Madam.

This is the latest brocade of Shu.

This is the most luxurious.

It has always been a tribute.

If you find it too heavy,

we have summer gauze fabrics from Jiangnan.

It's smooth and light as a feather.

Western merchants regard it highly

and they buy a lot at once.

The remaining fabrics are all here.

We have many samples of ready-made clothes too.

I made all of my clothes myself.

Do you have the latest designs?

Wait a moment, please.

Madam, please have a look at this.

This set and this set,

as well as the three sets at the back

are all the latest trendy styles.

But they all look the same to me.

If you don't mind,

could you please move to the wing room at the back?

I keep all the ready-made clothes there.

You can take a good look at them.

Sure.

If you can't wait,

take a seat at the teahouse opposite.

Sure.

Xiaowu.

Take care of Madam.

I'll wait for you outside.

- Let's go. - Yes.

This way, please.

Please.

This way, Madam.

Moxi.

Moxi.

It's you.

I'm here to save you.

I won't let you suffer again.

Jiagui.

Moxi.

Come with me.

It's so great to see you safe and sound.

Did you hear something?

I heard that Chen forced Fengyao into marrying him,

and you replaced her.

Chen Wende is such a beast.

Keep it down.

He's outside.

How did you get in here?

There's a craftsman who creates tokens in my army.

He's skilled, and his forgery skill is persuasive.

I counterfeited Qingzhou's token of that Rebel Chen

and came in here.

As of now, Qingzhou is under his control.

This is dangerous.

I can't stand by and let you and Fengyao be trapped here.

So, you came in here hurriedly.

Was it to save Fengyao or me?

When I heard that Fengyao was forced

to marry Chen Wende,

I did feel frustrated.

But when I learned that you replaced her,

my world turned upside down.

Then only do I understand the feeling of heartbreak.

Aside from scouting,

I came here to save both of you.

I thought you wouldn't come.

The imperial court sent me here on garrison duty,

I can't just escape when the city is usurped.

Isn't it shameful as a general?

Not only have you abandoned the city,

you've abandoned both of us.

I'm to blame.

It was chaotic at that time

and I had to deploy troops on the front line.

So, I failed to escort you out.

But I didn't expect...

Well.

I'll take care of myself wherever I am.

Look, I'm all good now.

Fengyao is doing well too.

But she's somewhat sad.

We can't wait anymore.

Let's leave the city right now.

What about Fengyao?

Now Chen Wende knows

that you matter a lot to me.

If you escape from him,

he probably won't trouble Fengyao.

You don't know him well.

He might look forthright on the outside,

but if someone provokes him, he'll kill.

You seem to know him well.

Why?

Do you mind that I married him?

I hate myself for failing to protect you

and letting that rebel marry you forcefully.

But this marriage doesn't count.

When we return to Jingzhou City,

I'm going to marry you in a grand wedding.

Have you missed me?

Day and night.

So, you missed me a lot?

You wouldn't say this before.

You would only scold me for being foolish.

I swear that I won't scold you anymore

after we leave this place.

Seriously?

You won't scold me for whatever I do wrong?

Madam, General asked if you're done picking.

Don't take any action these days.

Lichun beside you is my spy.

I'll ask her to contact you secretly if there's anything.

I'm leaving.

Be careful.

[Exquisite Textile Store]

Thank you, Madam.

Take a look at all kinds of fabrics.

Mister, please have a look.

Moxi, come over and eat something.

Why the long face?

You were the one who insisted on coming out,

but you're not talking now.

Nothing.

I was thinking of Jingzhou City.

I grew up there.

No matter how good Qingzhou is,

it can never compare with my hometown.

Homesick?

Let me tell you a secret.

I actually grew up in Jingzhou City too.

This is impossible to tell.

To you people of Jingzhou City,

I'm a rugged bumpkin.

But I was just like you before.

I saved up money to buy delicious food on the streets.

My parents then fell ill and passed away

because their property was confiscated.

It's ironic, though.

My parents weren't officials.

But my uncle, who was the Minister of Revenue,

fell prey to his opposing party's slander

and was then charged with severe punishment.

My family is his direct kin.

Hence, we were charged guilty by association.

This is absurd.

Anyway,

many things are unpredictable in this world.

If one accidentally offended the powerful,

they will end up losing their family,

like my second uncle.

And the most disheartening thing

is that my relatives

avoided us when my family was in trouble,

fearing being implicated.

After they learned that both of my parents had passed away,

they were eager to adopt me

because of my parents' residence.

The Bai family has had a similar encounter.

The Bai family had one residence left too.

To sell it at a good price,

I racked my brain to raise the price

and barely covered our debt.

Finally, one of my distant uncles

gained recognition from the authority

and sold my house happily.

Walk slowly.

He took me home.

Stop right there.

We encountered robbers

on the way.

And I saw the robbers take four gold bars

from my uncle.

- Don't take that. - Uncle.

Then, the robber stabbed him.

Uncle.

Let's go.

Uncle.

Uncle!

The residence where my parents spent their whole life there

was traded for merely four gold bars.

And this money

caused the death of my uncle.

It was tough

when Fengyao and I traveled to Qingzhou.

We met a caravan.

But we didn't know them well,

and we had a lot of inconveniences.

We faced more troubles after we came to School for Women.

What are you laughing at?

I'm thinking of when you first came to the academy.

A shrewish person like you

was restricted there.

That's a place for cultured people.

I felt so restrained.

But whenever Fengyao was bullied,

you would snap.

You carried scissors and went after the principal.

Because she's special to me.

Fengyao's father is my second father.

I lost my father

when I was seven,

while my mother was an illegitimate mistress.

She was very ill.

She knew that she didn't have much time left,

and she wanted me to return to the clan.

So, she decided

to beg my second uncle to take me in.

On our way to my second uncle's residence,

she held my hand with a red handkerchief.

She asked me to grasp the handkerchief tightly,

fearing that I might

get lost.

She wanted me to keep a distance from her.

Because she had impetigo all over,

and she didn't want to infect me.

My mother made a deal

with my father's valuables.

Only then did they reluctantly keep me.

But they've never acknowledged me

as part of the Bai family

and they walked over me.

Only Fengyao treats me like her sister.

Since then, I've decided

not to let anyone bully her.

She's kind to you,

and you're willing to treat her well.

Yes, I am.

Moxi.

If

I protect you and treat you well

like she does,

not letting anyone bully you,

will you appreciate that

and stay by my side?

Forget it.

Forget what I said.

Ignore it.

Let's not stay here.

Come on, let's watch the magic show.

Are there magic shows here?

Qingzhou is also a prosperous place.

Due to the war,

many performers fled.

And now they've returned here.

Let me take you there.

But you shouldn't watch it and dash.

You must tip the performer handsomely.

All right.

Anything you say.

Let's go.

Come on.

Where's it?

You're so impatient.

Over here.

Look at this. Two bowls.

No problem.

Three balls, no problem.

Watch your eyes.

Flip this bowl. And cover the ball with another bowl.

One, two, three, go.

Look, the ball went over.

The ball went over.

An immortal picks beans.

For all the guests who came from afar.

Watch.

The bowl is here, and the ball is here.

One, two, three, go.

You think the ball is here, but it's here.

Xiaowu.

Here, look closely.

Take them and wait outside.

Don't carry swords here.

Yes.

Move.

The last ball, take it over here.

Is there anything more interesting?

The upcoming Persian illusion is fun.

You looked so excited just now.

Why are you so quiet now?

Does this remind you of something?

Gosh.

Because I didn't pay for the tea before

and performers in Jingzhou City

would chase me out whenever they saw me.

I don't understand why.

I wasn't thirsty but why should I drink the tea?

I see.

But wait,

places where magic performances are shown

would allow the audience to watch even though they don't pay for tea

because they need the audience to warm up the place.

Did you do something offensive

and they resented you,

so they wouldn't let you watch?

Here, take a look at it.

Look at the pigeon.

Well, it's nothing big.

It was once when I went to a magic show

and I ran into a lecher.

He lusted after me.

He saw that I was alone

and came to harass me.

So, I picked up a cut of hot tea

and poured it onto his crotch.

Good. Well done.

It's here.

- Bravo. - Bravo.

Anyway, why are you so familiar with this place?

After my parents passed away

and my uncle lost his life to the robbers,

I was living on the streets

before I turned ten.

I was starving,

and I served tea to the audience who watched magic shows

for tips.

Over time, I started working at these places.

So, I'm very familiar with magic performances like this.

All right.

I place it on the earth.

I grab the Azure Dragon from the east,

White Tiger from the West,

Vermilion Bird from the South,

and Black Tortoise from the North.

Go in.

Blow some air in.

I'm sorry, my hand is agile.

It's fine.

I know that.

I didn't expect to see him embarrassed.

He's like a child.

Look at this.

Nothing is inside.

Nothing is in my hand.

Look, after I do something to this box,

what's it inside?

It seems that Chen Wende wants to make it hard.

Please take a look at this.

Wan Jiagui led 50,000 elite soldiers

to lay siege to the entire Qingzhou,

but they don't conduct attacks.

What's he after?

Who are you?

What do you want?

What noise is that? Where's the guard?

What secret deal are you talking about?

May I join you all?

Of course.

I left hurriedly yesterday.

I didn't have the chance to ask for your name.

You don't have to know my name.

After this, we will go back

to our own masters

and they'll have to decide the future.

Kuizhou is the leading state among all.

Given your arrogant conduct

and you taking others lightly, I'm afraid...

Youzhou is in a remote location

and the Hu brothers aren't united.

As for Lord Xiao of Yaozhou, although he has a public spirit,

he's too weak in strength,

let alone others who're short-sighted

and not worth mentioning.

I must say your plan

is overly optimistic.

You know that the imperial court is on the decline

and can't cope with two-front wars,

so, you pit the Beishuo Army

against the Longxiang Army

so as to take advantage of the court.

Be it claiming for lands or titles,

this is such an audacious demand.

Once Chen Wende succeeds,

he would use the alliance as an excuse and lay his hand on the iron ore mine.

But you miss out on something.

Though Chen Wende came from humble origins

and is the least experienced,

he isn't someone you can manipulate

and Wan Jiagui isn't a hothead

who loses his head in wrath.

None of them has made any move,

but are you going to sit idly?

You sound reasonable.

But may I know what strategy Official Cao offers

that we don't know about?

Chen Wende is cunning.

If he was forced to marry that woman,

he would've left her aside.

Instead, he's strolling around with his wife now.

They look lovely.

So, who's the one falling into the trap?

Is this true?

I saw it with my own eyes.

Scoundrel!

How dare he trick us!

Argh, Chen Wende.

We need to come up with a plan to punish him

and make sure he daren't abandon us.

We'll rely on you, mister.

It's not hard to break his spirit.

But if Official Cao is going to step in this,

we might need help from other governors

who can be loyal to the alliance

and don't secretly inform Chen Wende

for personal gain.

Please don't be suspicious.

You should know that Chen Wende is merely a pawn

we use against the imperial court.

A pawn needs to be guided strictly,

so that he won't get ahead of himself,

thinking that he could run off from us.

What's your plan, mister?

I'm worn out.

It was you who insisted on going out,

and now you're the one complaining.

Put them on the table.

This is how women are.

Crude men like you won't understand.

Previously, you were so invested in haggling.

And now you're buying everything

without asking the price.

Do you think I'm made of money?

The entire Qingzhou belongs to you.

I could just take things without paying.

No.

The people of Qingzhou have been tough.

They experienced incessant wars before.

And now, they have to mine ores

to forge weapons for me.

As their official,

I must treat them well.

I thought you...

Why?

Did you think

I'd allow my army to plunder and slaughter?

In your eyes,

I'm just a crude and brutal butcher,

while Wan Jiagui

is an elegant gentleman.

[Vinegar]

I didn't say that.

You brought him up yourself.

What's this?

This is the cooling candy made of mugwort and pine nuts.

It helps to remove feverish heat.

This is the kid's snacks.

Why did you buy such a big bag of it?

Are you a three-year-old?

I was trying to make you happy.

Why are you mocking me instead?

I've bought a lot today.

Let's do this again next time.

General.

What's wrong?

An assassin has infiltrated Qingzhou.

[An unidentified person entered the city. General's wife might be in danger.]

Moxi.

I'm afraid your wish can't be fulfilled.

An assassin has infiltrated Qingzhou

and you might be in danger.

You can't leave this mansion for the time being.

Xiaowu, from today on,

the four maidservants will follow her all the time.

Do arrange guards at the entrance.

Make sure no mistake is allowed.

Yes.

Go ahead.

Who wants to kill me?

You're trying to confine me.

Someone wants to kill you.

Besides students and tutors of the School for Women

and you, no one in Qingzhou knows me.

Who's coming after me?

It must be more than the eyes meet.

Just like the Qingzhou School for Women.

It turned from an academy into a place of chaos.

The current Qingzhou City is also the same.

It looks calm, but it's tumultuous underneath.

The powerful of all states are gathered here

and have been observing.

Wan Jiagui hasn't made a move

and they can't judge the situation.

And all of them know

that you're the weakness of Wan Jiagui's and mine.

They assassinate you

because they intend to provoke Wan Jiagui

to fight against me.

So that they can get benefited.

I'm not that important.

So, I'm confined

until the day they come after me?

If they don't come

to kill you,

that means I've protected you well.

I'm leaving.

Get rest early.

What's with your embroidery? It looks terrible.

We can never do better than Lichun.

Let me see yours.

Rest easy. What are you doing?

The Qiqiao Festival is around the corner.

We're competing with our needlework.

I almost forgot that.

But during the Qiqiao Festival,

the best embroiderer

can ask for divination with their skilled needlework.

Who are you sending?

It must be Lichun.

She's the most skilled one.

True. I want to participate in that too.

But my needlework skill is terrible.

Since you're so skilled, you'll teach me.

I...

Yes.

Enjoy yourself.

I'll take Lichun with me.

Madam.

General Wan did send me here to rescue you.

But no plan has been made yet,

why are you so anxious?

As of now, someone is coming after me.

I'll figure something out and make them believe

that the assassin snatches me.

By then, Chen Wende

will find me from the envoys of those states.

When a conflict breaks out between them,

we can leave the city.

But, this is too risky.

It's the biggest risk

if Wan Jiahui stays in Qingzhou.

Now he's the general standing toe to toe

against Chen Wende.

I know you can reach out to him.

Tell him to do it right now.

It'll be late if the assassin comes.

What are you doing here?

I'm learning skills from her.

Learning skills from her?

What skills?

The Qiqiao Festival is coming soon.

My needlework...

Well, I'll stop laughing.

Please continue.

If you make progress, you can embroider a wallet

or shoes, or socks for me.

Sure.

I'll make it if you dare to wear it.

Why do you come here?

This is my room.

No.

This is our bedroom.

Why can't I come in here?

What's with that look?

Do you think I'm coming after your beauty?

Who knows if you have such an intention?

If I don't,

why did I take you my wife?

Madam, you're so daring.

I'm not afraid of him. He has his intention.

What's it?

You heard it too, he lusts after my beauty.

So, you're here to get a scroll?

You saw it?

Are you disappointed?

Do you think even a scroll is more attractive than you?

Scram.

Interesting.

Amusing.

The two of you, go over there and guard.

- Yes. - Yes.

What's going on?

We're guarding the place to protect you.

I'm not going anywhere, though.

There's no danger.

This building is the General's residence

and people will frequent here.

There might be troubles.

I'm not allowed to go out.

So, can you bring someone here I want to see?

It's not advisable to do so.

I can't even meet with people?

Listen up.

If I can't stand the confinement,

I'll climb over the wall and leave.

You...

Well, then.

That's better.

Go to the women's academy in the south of the city

and fetch Principal Shen for me.

Yes.

Xiaowu, can you send someone to escort her here?

Yes.

Good.

I really want to meet Mo now.

Get back to your duty.

The two of you, stay guard over there.

- Yes. - Yes.

[General's Mansion]

Mo.

Moxi.

Where's Fengyao?

Come with me.

It's been months since we last met.

You look more ladylike now.

Stop teasing me, Mo.

Please sit.

Mo.

It smells so nice.

The academy is having a hard time, right?

Not really.

Your clothes are decent,

but the stitches on your sleeve are loose.

Both you and Fengyao care about decency.

If it weren't for you to have trouble,

the stitches would have been sewn perfectly.

Besides, you're out to meet with me today.

You've noticed that,

I won't hide it from you.

Due to the war,

many students have returned home,

and the rest stay because they can't leave for the time being.

The workers of the academy have escaped.

And the tutors have to take turns guarding the place.

And now we're short of food and clothes

and we don't have money to buy them.

Don't worry, Mo.

I'll ask General Chen

to supply you with some food.

Seriously?

That's great.

Moxi.

I don't think you called me here just to catch up.

How are you and Fengyao faring?

We have enough food and clothes here.

But...

What's wrong?

Are you crazy?

You're General Chen's wife

and Fengyao is his captive.

It'll be a big trouble if he knows about it.

Rest assured, Mo.

I won't make it difficult for you.

I doubt I can help you this time.

I can't risk my life on this

as I want to consider for the academy,

tutors and students.

If it's as simple as you said,

I'll give it a try.

But does what you promised me still count?

No worries, Mo.

When did I ever lie to you?

You're so naughty, and you lied a lot.

Fengyao is more honest than you.

Please, Mo.

Take this warrant.

Soldiers are searching for spies everywhere.

If you're questioned, show this to them

and they'll let you pass.

Hold on.

What's inside this?

Just some food.

Do you want to check this?

Wait.

Where's Lichun going?

She's going back to the academy with Mo

to fetch me some books.

Can you read?

What do you mean?

Fine.

I shall take my leave.

Take care.

Though I've never studied,

Fengyao has taught me a lot.

I've learned poetry and literature.

"The dragon down in the abyss is trapped,

while the dragon up in the sky worries the cloud."

What's the latter part?

Cloud? Dragon?

The next line is,

"Wind from the west covers the path with weeds.

How many will go, and how many will stay?"

It's written by a famous poet of the previous dynasty.

If you do read books, you should know this.

You understand poetry?

A little.

Look at how ostentatious you are.

What's so great about knowing poetry?

You can only guard the door for me.

You should do your job well.

General needs you so much.

General asked me to stay guard here.

This is a military order.

How long are you staying here?

Until the assassination crisis is resolved.

Are you going to guard here forever

if the assassin doesn't come?

Exactly.

It's no use for the soldiers to guard here.

Ask them to guard the gate.

All of you, go guard the gate.

- Yes. - Yes.

Take turns every three days

and keep an eye on Xiaowu.

Record the time when he comes and goes,

and when he changes his shift.

Madam, do we need to do this every day?

Yes, every day.

Remember this.

Never let him notice.

Yes.

What's up? Tell me.

Madam, Miss Fengyao who stays in the west wing room

doesn't look well.

And she hardly eats the food we send.

Why didn't you tell me earlier?

Don't follow me.

Yes.

♪ 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 ♪