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 36]

Moxi is dead

because of a burden like me.

With her intelligence, she should've escaped long ago,

instead of being held tightly in Chen's hand

and she ended up...

I've failed to stop Wu Yin

and watched Moxi

burn in the fire.

It's been a long while, my lord.

I'll give you a toast.

Sure.

Drink as you please. I'll bottom up.

Please.

Miss Tang.

You're back, Miss Tang.

Miss Tang.

Please have a seat.

Please.

Please.

♪ Whose hair is thick and beautiful? ♪

Moxi!

♪ Whose lips are the prettiest? ♪

Moxi.

♪ When she smiles, she melts everyone's heart ♪

Moxi.

♪ Literature brightens her soul ♪

♪ Making her proud and sweet ♪

Please come back.

Moxi.

♪ She's said to enjoy everything in the world ♪

I'll return him to you.

I'll return him to you.

I'll return him to you!

Moxi!

♪ Chaos there in big cities ♪

I'll return him to you.

♪ 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 ♪

Moxi.

I'll return him to you.

♪ Smile, just cry and smile ♪

Moxi.

♪ It matters not the fate that lies behind ♪

♪ Just be true to yourself and live the life you want ♪

Madam.

If you want to meet with them,

I can approach them.

The previous Bai Moxi is already dead,

there's only the widow, Miss Tang,

in Jingzhou City now.

[Baoqing Jewelry]

This is nice.

It sure is.

You're here, Miss Tang.

These are the latest designs.

Does any one of them catch your attention?

Please take care of them.

You can try them on.

Yes, Miss Tang.

Miss Tang.

You're here, Madam Zhou.

Miss Tang, your headpiece looks gorgeous.

But I'm not going to take that away from you.

Xiaowu.

Cleanse it with water and wrap it in a box.

Miss Tang, you're a natural beauty.

You look gorgeous even without these ornaments.

You flatter me, Madam Zhou.

You look exquisite and elegant.

A few days before, Minister Zhou came

and chose a Phoenix coronet

and a pair of dangling hairpins for you.

Hmph, that old geezer.

You have an exceptional appearance and are wealthy.

Most of the people in Jingzhou City are talking about you now.

I heard

that two earls want to take you as their concubine.

You must deal with this cautiously

before anything bad happens.

Thank you for your advice, Madam Zhou.

I'll keep it in mind.

- Please come on in. - Sure.

What do you want?

The two earls have fallen for you.

You're playing with fire.

Earl Changping covets my money as a widow,

while Earl Jingshou is a lecher.

He has lots of wives and concubines at home.

They never truly love me.

Don't worry too much.

What will you do if they want to marry you?

Neither of them is the right man for me.

Tomorrow, I'll go and visit my destined one.

Madam.

What's your plan?

This is dangerous.

No guts, no glory.

This is the only way to achieve our goal.

All right, then.

I believe the late General

will wish upon our success.

My fellow peers.

Last winter,

under the decree of His Majesty,

I led the army to eradicate Chen Wende in Qingzhou.

Our generals and soldiers suffered casualties.

I'd like to propose

that we give our first toast to the sacrificed heroes.

My peers, please enjoy the banquet today

to your heart's content.

Thank you, my lord.

Earl Jingshou, please.

Thank you, my lord.

Earl Changping used to avoid conflicts.

Why are you competing with me this time?

Earl Jingshou.

It's a misunderstanding.

Let me give you a toast.

I'll bottom up first.

My peer,

what's their conflict about?

My lord, I heard that they are competing for a widow

and they end up being at each other's throats.

Who's that widow?

The widow goes by the name "Miss Tang",

who owes a jewelry store.

Not only she's pretty, but she's also wealthy.

My lord, I'll give you a toast.

Here.

Here.

Here.

Tell Miss Tang that she can never surpass the local businessmen

even though her business is going well now.

- Make way. - Once you offended our master,

it's no use even if she seeks protection from the Prime Minister.

You'd better watch your back.

Did you hear me?

Let's go.

What's going on?

My lord.

Hooligans damaged the carriage of a jewelry store.

Is this store Miss Tang's?

Yes.

Let's leave.

Move.

[Wu's Residence]

I asked you to monitor all officials and generals closely.

Look what you gave me.

Tell me.

These are rubbish.

None of them are helpful!

Listen up.

Tell your subordinates to behave themselves.

If they do nothing useful again,

they'll be exiled to Western Regions and Mobei frontiers,

including you.

But they have families in Jingzhou City.

If they are exiled, no one can look after their families.

Are you trying to be dumber than your brother?

Don't you understand what I actually meant?

Fine.

I'll spell it out for you.

If your subordinates care about their families' safety,

they should do their job well and stop muddling along.

I won't tolerate useless fools.

Yes.

Now go

and observe them and supervise them.

Scram!

I'm sick of seeing the face of a lost cause!

Get bend!

The son of a lowly jade is always disgraceful!

Only you're kind to me.

Am I going to continue to bow down to him like this?

Can I regain my conscience?

Please come inside.

I've left a box in the carriage.

It's a gift for Prime Minister Wu.

Can you send it over to me?

I...

No worries.

I'll stay here.

All right.

How are you?

You...

You're still alive.

The dead body...

It belonged to my maidservant, Lichun.

I see.

Don't you hate me?

For what?

Because you've launched the Divine Crow Fire Arrow?

Though I didn't mean to do that,

I did make the order.

It was Wu Lang, right?

Are you going to bow down to him all your life?

If you want to be his lackey for life,

you can tell him my true identity now.

Please leave.

I won't expose you.

Wu Yin.

Don't you hate him?

You're Wu Lang's son,

but he despised you because of your mother

and left you to the kin.

In this Prime Minister's Mansion,

you're not his son.

You're merely his lackey.

Shut it.

If you still want to fool yourself,

kill me right now.

Wu Yin.

We were once close when we were in Qingzhou.

And you know what I'm after.

I hope to get your help.

We can collaborate.

But only this time.

So, you're Miss Tang?

Your name has been on everyone's lips recently.

Not at all.

That's trivial.

I didn't expect you to know about that, my lord.

The two earls actually turn against each other because they want to marry you.

There's no way I don't know about that.

So tell me.

What do you come for today?

I came here

for the sake of my marriage.

That's between you, Luo Yan, and Jiang Huan.

It doesn't concern me.

As everyone knows,

both Luo Yan and Jiang Huan are inherited earls.

However, their earldoms are titular, with no actual power.

Luo Yan is now facing a decline, while Jiang Huan

is an alcoholic and lecher.

They're not the right men for me.

How audacious.

You were insulting the royalties.

Aren't you afraid that I'll punish you?

I dare to say this

because they aren't my choice,

the person I have in mind is you...

Your son.

The young master of this mansion.

You're really something, Miss Tang.

You even found out

about my youngest son.

True.

I have another son.

He used to be well-read and talented.

But he fell from the horseback

and lost his sanity since then.

Miss Tang.

What's your intention

to marry him?

I swear

it's my sincere intent to marry him.

As you know, I'm a foreigner

and it's not easy to stand on my feet in Jingzhou City.

Even though there are two earls who want to marry me,

they covet my wealth and beauty.

Once my wealth and beauty reduce,

they'll surely mistreat me.

But it's a different case for the young master.

Though he's mentally impaired,

that's the very reason

for him not to harbor evil intentions against me.

Instead, our marriage can last longer.

He's a good choice as my husband.

Earlier, I heard

that you've arranged a marriage with the daughter of the Bai family.

However, she turned you down.

Now that I've pushed myself forward,

why don't you give it a thought, my lord?

The Bai family

has already been destroyed by me.

You should know

that the Wu family is a prominent clan in Jingzhou City.

Even though my son's mentally impaired,

no one should take him lightly.

Miss Tang,

I wonder what you offer to get my nod on this.

I only request to stand on my feet in Jingzhou City,

and your son need a decent spouse.

Isn't this marriage a perfect solution for us?

Baoqing Jewelry is a lucrative business.

The head of the jewelry business disapproves of me

and picks on me,

but if I'm fortunate to marry into your clan,

I can stand on my feet in Jingzhou City.

If you can agree with this marriage,

I'll present a generous gift to you.

A generous gift?

What's it?

All properties of Baoqing Jewelry.

It's also my dowry.

If you accept this,

we can be a family from now on.

You use the entire properties of Baoqing Jewelry

as your dowry?

Aren't you afraid

that I take over all your store and business?

You'll end up losing everything.

With your reputation,

only can Baoqing Jewelry have a place

and have more fortune to come.

Besides, the craftsmanship of Baoqing Jewelry is the best.

I believe I'll receive proper treatment from you.

Fine.

I'll give you this opportunity.

But mark my words.

I'll expand your business, but

you must take great care of my son.

Why did Wu Lang agree so easily?

They've spent years to seek a spouse for the son,

but they couldn't find anyone suitable.

Noble ladies refused flatly.

As for those who are willing to marry a mentally-impaired man,

they are simply coming after wealth and privilege.

Only I

who seek protection from the Wu family, not anything else.

Besides, I'm rich enough.

And I have to rely on them, so I won't sell them out.

Most importantly,

I'm pretty.

I won't disgrace the Wu family's reputation.

Madam, you've put so much effort into this.

I'm sure General must be glad.

If he were still around,

I wouldn't have suffered so much.

I apologize, Madam.

I shouldn't have said that.

Had Chen Wende was still with me,

he would've definitely protected me

and punched the crap out of those bad guys.

Many people can still carry on well with their lives.

Why did he die so young?

Stop the carriage!

Madam.

Madam, who are you looking for?

I think I saw Chen Wende just now.

But he disappeared in the blink of an eye.

Perhaps it was just an illusion.

Plum blossoms bloom lively in the Marquis' mansion.

Yes, they are.

Look at the small courtyard.

Madam Wan.

Please wait here for a moment.

The others will be arriving soon.

The hairpin you're wearing is exquisite.

My husband customized this for me.

Look.

Madam Zhao. Madam Gu.

Madam Wan.

Madam Wan.

Madam Wan, you have grown prettier.

Madam Gu, you're so blessed.

Madam Wu, please come in.

Ladyfolk of Prime Minister Wu are here.

Madam Wu looks radiant today.

That's right.

Madam Zhong is here.

Greetings, Madam Zhong.

Please be at ease.

Today, I invite you over for plum blossom appreciation.

Please don't restrict yourselves.

Take your seat.

She's a new face to me.

Is she a new bride of your family?

She's the bride-to-be of my second son.

So, I brought her here to pay respects to you.

Prime Minister Wu and you must have keen eyes.

It's kind of dull here.

Play some lively songs.

Ladies, today's just a small gathering.

So, please make yourselves comfortable.

Madam, please.

After I arrived, I notice some changes in the mansion.

You must have put a lot of effort into it, right?

Thanks for your compliment.

You too.

Your future daughter-in-law is so dainty.

She's praising me.

Let's toast to her.

Recently, the plum blossoms

have been exceptionally beautiful.

They are indeed beautiful,

but they require someone's dedication.

Madam, you're really skilled.

You flatter me.

I'll go and enjoy the plum blossoms.

Go ahead.

It must be laborious to take care of the backyard.

Not really.

Did you see the ladyfolk of the Wu family?

Perhaps she went for plum blossoms.

It's said that Chinese plums carry good omens.

Several noblewomen got pregnant after they saw them.

Madam.

I've bribed the guards in the Marquis's mansion.

Madam, you only have two quaters of the hour.

So many.

Got it.

I'll start by looking for letters

between Zhong Yuqi and other governors.

This is evidence of the collusion

between Zhong Yuqi and the governor to start a rebellion.

I can't take the whole lot out.

I'd better copy them down.

Moxi.

What are you doing here?

The mansion is heavily guarded.

It's a serious offense to intrude into Book Repository.

Since you're still alive,

why didn't you come to me?

Do you refuse to recognize me?

You've mistaken me for someone else.

Plum Blossoms Banquet is almost over.

Get out. Don't disturb me.

I only have less than two quarters of the hour.

Moxi, if you need this letter,

I can memorize it.

Do you forget

that I have an eidetic memory?

I won't ask you your reason.

I always take your side.

As long as you need it, I can memorize the whole thing.

I'll transcribe it later.

Hey, come here.

Go and get the carriages.

The banquet is over soon.

This takes me back.

Every time I was studying,

you would watch me on the side.

But we can't go back.

I've been with Chen Wende.

While you have married Wan Jiagui.

Nothing happened between Wan Jiagui and me.

He only loves you.

But I can feel that he's far away from me.

And the only person I've missed this year is Chen Wende.

When he was alive,

I used to despise and guard against him.

But now that he's dead,

I miss him deeply.

Fengyao.

Please help me to memorize the letters.

I need them in the future.

This is the only thing I can do for Chen Wende now.

This letter can prove that Zhong Yuqi

conspired with several states to fight against Chen Wende.

After Qingzhou was claimed, he forged weapons

and recruited armies.

Do you want to report Zhong Yuqi's rebellious intention

to the Emperor

to clear Chen Wende's name?

If it were in the past,

when the power of the Emperor hasn't been fully established,

reporting against Zhong Yuqi would only bring harm to you,

but now

the Emperor is trying to manage the country,

the situation has changed.

I'll make a replica of these letters after I go back.

Take care.

[Marquis Mingde's Residence]

It was a happy gathering.

Take care.

We should gather together more often.

That's right.

- Let's gather at my place next time. - Take care.

It's said that Chinese plums carry good omens.

Several noblewomen got pregnant after they saw them.

Have you seen that?

[Wan's Mansion]

When did you and Wan Jiagui meet?

It was during the chaos in Jingzhou City,

I saved him.

I've known him earlier than you.

The one who interfered

and ruined the marriage

is actually me.

How am I worth your effort?

I've owed you a lot. How can I repay your favor?

I've been training the soldiers intensively

for the final preparation to attack Qingzhou.

I'll be able to rescue Moxi very soon.

When Moxi comes back,

the first thing we'll do is seek your parents

and tell them that Moxi should be your wife.

I don't want to occupy her place.

Once she returns,

I'll be fully prepared to take her as my wife.

You sure will.

You're a compatible couple.

The Emperor has granted us the honor

to preside over our wedding ceremony.

Fengyao, it's not that I don't want to marry you.

Because... Life has put me through a lot.

My heart is dead by now.

If it were Moxi standing in front of you now,

you wouldn't have avoided her like that.

What do you take Moxi for?

She's still in Chen Wende's hand.

Moxi might be on the brink of death.

Do you want to see your beloved one die pathetically?

Today, I'll send more people to sneak into the city

to rescue Moxi.

You like Moxi.

But every time your action was impeded for many reasons

and you always miss out on each other.

You...

If anything grime were to happen to Moxi,

you and I shouldn't be forgiven forever.

What's wrong?

You look terrible.

Fengyao, you...

Don't move.

Please let me hug you for a while.

What's wrong, Fengyao?

I'm worried about you.

It's not something bad. It's good news.

Moxi is still alive.

Over the past year, I kept having a dream

that Moxi would show up before me one day.

So that I could tell her nothing had happened between us.

Finally, I can return you to her completely.

Congrats.

Your wish is fulfilled.

Are you not happy about Moxi's return?

I am.

Of course I'm happy.

But Fengyao, I want to know

why you hugged me just now.

Because I mean something to you, right?

Over the days without Moxi,

the days we've experienced together

meant something to us

and can't be erased with a few words, right?

I've loved Moxi.

I thought my love for her could last till my last breath.

After all, we're humans.

We can't be as loyal as the characters in huabens.

The pain we harbor will be cured as time passes

and we'll embrace a new life.

For a long time,

I've been hating myself for having this thought.

Because guilty has haunted us.

Just like how you feel right now.

But we're humans.

We have emotions and desires.

Everything we do comes from how we think about it.

And our hearts

never remain unchanged.

You haven't seen Moxi in a long time.

Don't you want to meet with her?

I do.

Go and meet her, then.

Perhaps your answer might change after that.

Maybe.

I'm not going with you.

I'll wait for you here.

Regardless of who you choose, I'll support your decision.

And you don't have to worry about me.

I'm now strong enough to stand on my own.

I can't be defeated by anything now.

All right.

It's late now.

You may go tomorrow.

[Baoqing Jewelry]

Xiaowu, please take care of the customers.

I'm heading out to buy something. I'll be right back soon.

Sure.

♪ 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 ♪