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♪The falling snow♪

♪Is bitter cold♪

♪My sigh♪

♪Misted the path in front of me♪

♪The moonlight knows my intention♪

♪I just want to make a place for me in your heart♪

♪I laugh and I cry♪

♪Quietly building a pond in my heart♪

♪I accept all the gifts from sorrow♪

♪I can't let down my regrets♪

♪I won't admit defeat♪

♪I slowly chew on the bitterness of life♪

♪The fragrance remains the same after the bleak winter♪

♪Awaiting spring to color the way back home♪

[The Double]

[Episode 12]

Put it here.

You just put it over there.

The tall one. Yes.

Be careful. That pot of flowers is rare.

You come here and put it over there.

Father, I won.

I didn't expect you to improve so much

under Li's tutelage.

What do you mean by "under her tutelage"?

I'm the one who's talented.

You're right.

You're talented.

Aunt Lu.

Li.

You've sent me so many pots of flowers.

Yeah, they're in full bloom.

It's perfect for your place.

Li.

Uncle Jiang.

Come on, have some tea.

This is my favorite.

All you know is eating.

Well...

Li,

I'm glad you've helped

Rui improve.

I never ever dreamed

that this no-good brat would be able to receive an honor at the palace.

My dear niece,

I really don't know how to thank you.

Yes, Li.

It's all thanks to you.

We're family.

Don't say that.

Do you three

have to be so hypocritical?

- Jiang Jingrui! - Jiang Jingrui!

What?

Let me beat you up. I...

My dear!

What's wrong with you, Mother?

What's wrong with you, my dear?

- My back. - What's wrong with your old back?

It's your back that's old.

My dear, come here. I'll give you a massage.

Don't touch me.

My dear.

Tong.

Let's go.

Come on.

Quick.

Let me see where it hurts.

- Where is it? - Down there.

What's the matter?

I've heard

that Zhou Yanbang wants to ask you to change the engagement.

Zhou Yanbang

has been spoiled since he was a child

and has no qualms about doing

whatever he wants.

Don't bother.

Marquis of Ningyuan has put him in confinement.

For days, the family has been going around

trying to squash the case.

Is that so?

But that's karmic justice.

It's all because Aunt Shuran was in a hurry to replace you

with Jiang Ruoyao just a few days

after you went to Zhennyu Hall.

It hurts!

In broad daylight, you're being lovey-dovey

and showing affection for each other. It's not acceptable!

- Yuanbai, what brings you here? - Yuanbai, what brings you here?

I'd like to ask you

why being so inappropriate to flirt with each other in broad daylight,

in my residence.

Yuanbai, I've sprained my back.

Yuanping would like to help me.

She's sprained her old back.

You're...

Yuanbai.

Yuanbai.

What's wrong with you?

Last night, I overworked my old back.

Yuanbai.

Give me a massage.

Go.

Yuanbai, let me give you a massage.

Jingrui got the first place in the Entry Exam

thanks to Li's tutelage.

We're here to thank her.

Do you want to kill me with your hands?

Be gentler.

Go home and massage your wife's old back.

My dear.

Let's go home and I'll massage your old back.

Rui!

Coming.

I'm going back now.

Come on, my dear. Be careful.

Come on.

Mother, be careful.

Look.

Jingrui, let's carry her.

Your mother weighs almost as much as a sow.

What a shame.

Father.

Slow down.

I've been busy with my work for the past few days,

and I only heard

about you getting the first place in the Entry Exam from His Majesty.

I haven't even held a banquet to celebrate for you.

Thinking of your studies at the School of Integrity.

I've been negligent.

Father, you don't have to blame yourself.

I'm used to it after 10 years in Zhennyu Hall.

I don't think I should disturb you

with my life at the School of Integrity.

I was worried that you wouldn't be able to cope with your studies

at the School of Integrity,

so I thought I'd be adding to your worries by asking too much.

I didn't expect you to be not only good at calligraphy,

but also at playing the zither.

I'm so glad.

There's a sister at Zhennyu Hall who's a zither player.

I had been learning from her.

Before she left, she left me her zither and music sheet

so I could practice more.

I was scolded by the lady-in-charge for missing a few cleanings

because I was practicing the zither.

You've suffered.

There's nothing to hide between a father and a daughter.

I have no secrets.

If you have any questions, just say so.

I know

you were engaged to Zhou Yanbang

but it was changed to Ruoyao

and I never asked you about your thoughts.

Father, you're worrying too much.

I've never liked Zhou Yanbang,

not before, not now,

not in the future.

If he comes to you to change the engagement...

As you said,

it was him who proposed it, I didn't initiate it,

and I've already refused.

You bring it up now because you don't believe me?

No.

Fine, let's not talk about it.

I'll throw you

a celebration banquet some day.

You should be rewarded for making the Jiangs proud.

Thank you, Father.

All right, I'm leaving.

Miss.

Look.

I can only rely on myself.

If I hadn't made a name for myself

in this Entry Exam,

it would have been my fault

if I hadn't been able to explain this.

You got the first place this time,

His Majesty personally honored you,

and you've made a reputation for yourself in the capital of Yan.

It'll be easier for you to get things done in the future.

My Lady will be happy

in heaven.

Considering the possible dangers when you're safe and being prepared for them.

It's not the time to rest easy.

I'm afraid the real danger lies ahead.

Idiot!

Father,

I was just saying that I wanted to become a monk.

They didn't take it seriously. Why did you take it seriously?

Besides, if I really become a monk,

our family will be dishonored.

Honor?

So now you're thinking about our family's honor?

I've been in the court all these years, what have I been relying on?

Acting on my words.

You've made a mess of things,

so you'll have to swallow the consequences today.

Anyway, Father,

you can't really let me become a monk, can you?

Why not?

Jiang Li was trapped in Zhennyu Hall for ten years

and still managed to get the first place.

Look at yourself.

I've been hiring teachers for you for over ten years

and what do I get?

You've accomplished nothing.

Yes, Father. I know I'm wrong.

I'll study twice as hard

and never be left behind.

It's too late now.

Now that everyone in the capital

knows about your bet,

I can't defend you anymore.

You stay well in the temple.

If you do well, when the fuss dies down,

I might have a chance to get you out

and change your cocky ways.

Take him away.

Father! Father!

Wait.

Father! Jing, Jing!

Plead for me.

Jing, plead for me.

Jing! Father!

I don't want to be a monk, Father.

I haven't got married yet.

I haven't given you a grandson yet, Father.

Don't let me become a monk, Father.

What are you laughing about?

I just feel pity that my second brother

can't understand your intention.

You're just doing it to show Princess Wanning.

For the sake of the ambition of Princess Wanning

and King Cheng,

our family has sacrificed a son.

If success comes in the future,

our family will still be the most meritorious one.

When did you realize this?

A son of a distinguished family

betting with a girl in the street

is so absurd and ridiculous,

but you didn't stop it.

From that moment on, I thought

you must have had another reason.

Tell me,

what would you have done if it were you?

Why are we going round in circles

on Ye Shijie's case?

If we go

straight to Luyang

to solve the roots of the problem,

the Ye family

will soon come under your control.

Don't give me any more trouble.

How come you can't even handle a little girl?

I thought the Li brothers could deal with her,

but I didn't expect Zhou Yanbang to be charmed by her.

If she wins

Jiang Yuanbai's heart,

it'll be too late.

A wild girl who spent 10 years in Qingcheng Mountain,

fooled you as soon as she came back to the Jiang family.

Now, she's out of the Jiang family and got the first place in the Entry Exam,

she's turning the School of Integrity upside down.

As the stepmother who raised her,

don't you think it's strange?

I know what you're trying to say is

that she's not even Jiang Li.

I'm not that stupid.

I've looked into the person

who wants to kill Jiang Li the most.

You're the head of Zhennyu Hall in Qingcheng Mountain?

Do you want to be released?

Who are you?

I've been sent by Secretariat Director's wife.

What does she want with me?

I have a question for you.

If you give me a satisfactory answer,

my lady will get you out.

What's the question?

Look who it is.

Isn't this your second lady?

Look carefully.

She's been with me for 10 years.

I'd recognize her even if she was ashes.

When Liu Yuanfeng disclosed the scandal

of Zhennyu Hall in front of His Majesty,

the witness for him was Jiang Li.

The head of Zhennyu Hall hates her to the core.

If her identity was false,

the head of Zhennyu Hall wouldn't have helped her hide it.

It's clear that she's Jiang Li,

but she's just very cunning

and hides herself well before everyone.

In that case, she can't be kept.

What else can I do?

Do you remember the Shen family's case?

You mean Xue?

Xue was caught in adultery and fled to the mountains

and ended up dead in the end.

A woman's greatest fear is to lose her virginity.

They're being summoned to the palace in a few days, aren't they?

If she

lost her virginity in the palace,

it would be difficult

for even Grand Chancellor Jiang to cover up in front of His Majesty.

Now, Grand Chancellor Jiang favors her,

but you don't have to be annoyed.

Raise her reputation first,

and she will naturally fall badly.

This is the palace.

I'm afraid it'll be hard to clean up if things get out of hand.

What do you take me for?

I won't harm your husband.

With me in the palace, you can rest assured.

[Jiang's Residence]

Greetings, Grandmother.

His Majesty is granting us a banquet at the palace,

as you got the first place in the Entry Exam,

we should dress decently,

especially you.

It's your first time entering the palace,

so you should dress up carefully.

I've found

some of the most famous shops in the capital

for you to choose from.

Grandmother,

I'm entering the palace to be rewarded in the name of

the Jiang family.

You can decide what you want me to wear.

You're

passing the buck to me, huh?

Fine, I'll decide it for you.

You are the first place candidate,

you should dress with elegance and dignity.

The color of this silk material elegant,

with a soft texture.

If it's made into a dress,

it'll suit your temperament.

What do you think?

I like it.

Thank you, Grandmother.

Madam Zhang, show them the way out.

Yes.

You grew up in a maiden's hall,

but your bearing follows your mother's.

You just look like a noblewoman.

Thanks for the compliment, Grandmother.

Everyone praises you outside.

How can we be stingy with compliments at home?

I'm so happy to be able to see you

as you are today.

After ten years of separation,

I didn't expect you to develop

such a good character and skill.

I dare not let my father and you down.

Good, you're a good child of the Jiang family.

I have a few more words of advice for you.

If you're the Jiang family's child,

you'll share in the family's prosperity and loss.

The palace is not like home.

Be careful in everything. Take care of yourself

and your sisters.

The world is full of deceitful people.

If anything happens,

don't keep it to yourself.

Come back and tell me.

Okay, I know what to do.

What are you doing?

Mother, I'm not going to the palace banquet.

The banquet's hosted by His Majesty.

You can't just say you won't go.

His Majesty wants to see the top performer.

I'm just a sidekick.

It doesn't matter whether I go or not.

Ruoyao,

you just lost this year's Entry Exam.

What's the big deal?

I've been practicing the zither

day in and day out for years,

but what's the point?

In the end,

I was outshone by that wild girl

from the mountains.

Either I'm not cut out for this,

or it was a mistake for you

to make me learn this.

What's the big deal about losing once?

It seems that I've pampered you too much

and that's why you can't accept defeat.

You'll have to go to the banquet even if you don't want to.

You've already

embarrassed me once at the Entry Exam.

If you dare to embarrass me a second time,

I'll consider that I never had you as my daughter.

Watch her put her clothes on.

Yes.

Miss,

you won the first place at the exam and will have an audience with His Majesty.

You're expecting it every step of the way.

You said

you wanted to enter the palace to lure out the person behind Shen Yurong,

so how should we do it?

Through Shen Yurong, of course.

Although I don't know the person's background,

I'm certain

that the person has a high regard for Shen Yurong,

and that's exactly what I want to use to force the person to show up.

But you don't even know if the person is a man or a woman,

how can you force the person to show up?

It's a woman.

Woman?

Shen Yurong said he had no choice when he killed me.

I was just the daughter of a petty official,

and my father and brother had no enemies.

The person who used Shen Yurong to kill me

was most likely targeting

the position of Principal Graduate's wife.

This man is from a noble family, thought highly of Shen Yurong,

and disregarded my life as nothing more than an ant.

No matter what, she's not a simple person.

You must be very careful.

Don't worry. I'll be careful.

Shijie.

Shijie.

I just passed by Jiang's Residence

on my way to do some errands.

Are you going to the palace?

Yes.

I'm also on my way to the palace banquet.

Why don't I take you there?

I shouldn't have bothered you.

My family's arranged for a carriage.

Right. I'll see you at the palace entrance.

Shijie, are you here to pick me up?

That's too nice of you.

Jiang Li's here, too. Let's go together.

Father's got a carriage ready for us.

Shijie's got the carriage ready.

It's a good time for us to catch up.

Let's go.

Jiang Jingrui.

It's all right. Let's go.

[Jiang's Residence]

[Benefiting the people]

Ye Shijie!

What's wrong?

Why are you staring at Jiang Li like that?

I know.

You must have liked her...

I...

Her clothes which is as soft as a feather, as light as smoke.

I... I don't.

Stop denying it.

Look.

Look at your little black face,

it's turning into a little red face.

I'm sure you want to make yourself

a feathery, smoky outfit

out of this

feathery, smoky fabric.

No, I'm just a little nervous.

All right.

I understand.

It's natural

to be nervous

the first time you go to the palace.

I thought I was the only one

who was so nervous that I couldn't sleep.

[Hening Gate]

We've arrived.

♪The pear blossoms are shattered all over the ground♪

♪The wind blows up every sigh♪

[Hening Gate] Li, I'm going.

Go in without worry.

I'll wait for you outside the palace.

In fact, you could have come with me to the palace.

You're Principal Graduate, and you're entering to the palace to be rewarded.

Why should I go in with you?

Mother is already upset that I insist on

seeing you out today.

You're the wife of Principal Graduate.

If you don't come with me, who else can?

I know.

It's just that I don't know the rules of the palace.

I'd be doing you a disservice if I were rude.

Li, we're one.

I know.

It's getting late. Go and come back early.

I'll be right here waiting for you,

my principal graduate.

♪Or is it love that traps you?♪

♪Even the moonlight can't bear to wander♪

♪Watching me helpless and forlorn♪

[Hening Gate]

♪Who's giving up so easily?♪

♪Let the story end with sorrow♪

♪When the flowers fall into ripples♪

♪A blow stains the sky and the ground♪

Li, you're here.

You guys planned to come together?

I'm with Jiang Jingrui.

Shijie brought us along.

I see.

But doesn't Ye Shijie live in the opposite direction?

How come he's bringing you along?

You know quite a lot about Shijie.

Why don't I ask Jiang Jingrui to take you

to Shijie next time?

What nonsense are you talking about? Let's go. Let's go in.

Ms. Ruoyao is here.

Ruoyao.

You look great today.

I thought you were only interested in the first place candidate.

I didn't expect you to pay attention to what I wear.

Don't say that.

I've been paying a lot of attention to you.

I'll take my seat.

Ruoyao, let's take a seat.

Don't upset Mr. Zhou.

So what if he's upset?

Who do you think you are?

Do you have a say in what goes on between me and him?

Yun.

What's wrong with you?

Why have you been so restless the last few days?

Nothing.

What are you looking at?

Those are the seats of Jiang Li and Liu Xu.

They haven't arrived yet.

She must be putting on airs because she got the first place.

Yes.

I'm glad she's not coming.

What did you say?

Nothing.

His Majesty and Concubine Li have arrived.

It's the first time I've seen Concubine Li.

She looks so much younger than my mother.

Yeah.

She used to be the late Emperor's concubine.

Why else do you think His Majesty

would have taken her as Concubine Li

in spite of all the opposition?

Keep your voice down. Do you have a death wish?

Greetings, Your Majesty, Concubine Li.

Rise.

Thank you, Your Majesty.

Since ancient times, scholars have been meeting friends in the six arts.

You are among the best.

Today, His Majesty hosted a banquet

to honor the scholars for their diligence

and the top candidates of the Entry Exam.

The top candidates step forward and greet His Majesty.

You're Ye Shijie?

Replying to Your Majesty, yes, I am.

Good.

The Ye family of Luyang

has produced such an outstanding talent as you,

so it's obvious that you're dedicated to your studies.

Your Majesty, you've flattered me.

I must work hard

to improve the people's livelihood to live up to Your Majesty's grace.

Well said.

The Ministry of Revenue has been considering

a new posting to safeguard the people's livelihood.

Today, I'm appointing you to the post

of Serving Officer of the Ministry of Revenue.

Tomorrow, I'll order the Ministry of Personnel to issue an appointment order.

I accept the decree. Thank you, Your Majesty.

I've heard that Second Lady Jiang

who's been living in isolation for 10 years in Zhennyu Hall,

but managed to rise to the top of this year's Entry Exam

and make a name for herself in the capital.

That's you, right?

Greetings, Your Majesty.

You're so well-versed in your speech, and remain unperturbed.

I heard that you were in Zhennyu Hall for ten years.

I'm very curious how you did it.

Zhennyu Hall is in the mountains,

but it nourishes my soul.

There are many recluses in the mountains.

It's just that ordinary people can't see them

because they're blinded by

the worldly things.

I left home at a young age. I was lonely

but I was free of distractions. My simplicity

made me catch the attention of the masters,

and I learned some superficial things from them.

Living in such a desolate place,

you didn't give up,

but you never forgot to improve yourself. It's rare.

Come on. Present the gifts.

The four of you are the pillars of the country.

I shall reward you.

These jewels and jades are for you.

Your Majesty.

These are rare jewels and jades, Your Majesty.

But I'm not interested in them,

so I'd like to ask Your Majesty to exchange them for something else.

It's the first time someone has refused gifts from me.

I don't dare to refuse,

but I don't know how to appreciate them.

The jewels and jades are bound to get dusty,

which is why I ventured to speak out.

What do you want, then?

I'm obsessed with knowledge.

I've read an article by Mr. Shen, "A Treatise on Men's Servitude".

His discourses, analyzing the issues of the day,

were widely circulated among the literati.

I'm incompetent,

but I have great admiration for Mr. Shen's literary skills.

It's just that I don't dare to seek teachings because of gender difference.

Today, I'm asking Your Majesty to grant me permission

to be mentored by Mr. Shen in the future.

If I have a mentor, I'm sure I'll gain more knowledge in the future.

Second Lady Jiang is so bold.

I wonder if she's taken a liking to Mr. Shen.

You don't say, they make a good couple.

Don't talk nonsense.

What's the matter, my dear?

Today, I went to the market to buy food.

The greengrocer,

who usually goes out rain or shine, didn't show up.

When I asked,

I learned that his family was sparse,

and his only son had gone off to serve in the army.

So even though he was old,

he had no choice but to serve in the army.

In the end, he died of exhaustion.

Is there such a tragedy?

People's lives are hard.

Thank you, my dear.

What's wrong?

There are questions on the subject of Men's Servitude in the imperial exam.

I was at a loss for ideas.

Thanks to you, I was inspired to write about it.

No wonder you said you were simple.

No one else would dare to request that.

Even if there's gender difference,

there's no harm in pursuing knowledge.

"A Treatise on Men's Servitude" is well-written indeed.

It can't be written by those who are not concerned about the people's lives.

It was only after I read this article

that I realised Official Shen's worldly talents.

And as a woman, it's rare for you to be so keen

on knowledge.

I approve.

Official Shen.

Mr. Shen,

His Majesty is calling you.

Yes, Your Majesty.

I want you to give Second Lady Jiang some guidance seriously

and not to be negligent.

Yes, Your Majesty.

I have a question for Second Lady Jiang.

Mr. Shen, please go ahead.

"A Treatise on Men's Servitude" was written when I was a scholar.

It's been years

and I've forgotten.

I don't know why you like it.

Maybe it's because you were not an official

when you wrote it.

An ordinary commoner's intentions are pure.

An ordinary commoner's intentions are pure.

I'd like to share this with you, Second Lady Jiang.

What's wrong with you?

Nothing.

Your Majesty is having a good time today,

and I've had quite some drinks.

But I can't hold my liquor

and I'm getting dizzy.

It's all right, Your Majesty. Don't worry about me.

I'll go back with you to rest.

His Majesty is leaving.

Goodbye, Your Majesty.

Mr. Shen.

- Please. - Please.

Mr. Shen.

It was rude of me

to ask for your guidance when I had no regard

for the fact that you are still in mourning for your late wife.

Please forgive me.

It's all right.

You've already gifted me with two fine lines of judgment.

The word "judgment" is unlucky,

as if it were a judgment on you.

My wife is dead,

and my life has already been judged.

You're missing your late wife?

She used to play zither by my side,

but now it's all just a mirage,

so how can I not be sad?

Princess Wanning has arrived.

Greetings, Princess Wanning.

I didn't expect to see Princess Wanning today.

His Majesty is busy with political affairs

and has called me here to drink with you.

Don't be so formal.

I'll have a toast with you.

Rumor has it that Princess Wanning is not to be trifled with.

We must be careful.

[Hening Gate]

Mr. Shen.

Greetings, Princess Wanning.

Did you just have a drink with a lady?

Your Highness,

it's the scholar of the Entry Exam who's toasting to me.

Scholar?

I heard on the way here

that a diligent lady wants Mr. Shen to be her teacher.

I wonder which lady has such an eye for talent.

Who is this?

Could it be her?

Your Highness,

I'm Grand Chancellor Jiang's daughter, Jiang Li.

So you're Jiang Li.

Your looks

are a surprise to me.

Play some music.

Mr. Shen, enlighten me

on the meaning of "play zither by your side"

and "it's all just a mirage."

Please defend my honor at the palace banquet.

You know

I love to toy

with your honor.

Are you waiting for me here?

Why do I think Second Lady Jiang

and Mr. Shen's late wife

look like twin sisters?

I've never met Mrs. Shen.

I wonder why Your Highness would say that.

But as it happens,

all my sisters are here today.

Everyone knows that Mr. Shen loved his wife as much as his life.

How?

Do you think she looks like your late wife?

There are a lot of people who look alike in the world.

I dare not take offense.

I've heard that a girl dared to bet

with the young master of the Li family in this year's Entry Exam.

But now that I've seen her, she's really something.

Well, we've had our fill of wine,

so let's have some fun.

I'll verify whether

you're the real thing or not for His Majesty.

I've heard that Second Lady Jiang's not only good at the zither

but also at archery.

Can you show your skills for us?

Your Highness, you've got it wrong.

I'm not good at archery.

I see.

Well, I'll have to find you a good target.

There's no fun with something that's not alive.

It's all been seen enough.

Pick a live target to play with.

Who should I pick?

Your Highness,

I request to be the target of Second Lady Jiang.

Shen Yurong, you're really something.

Except for me, all the students at the banquet

are young.

If any of them offend Your Highness,

I hope Your Highness won't make things difficult

for my sake.

Fine.

But it's no fun for Mr. Shen

to be involved with the arrow without an arrowhead.

Guards, replace the arrow with an arrowhead.

Mr. Shen, hold it up.

Second Lady Jiang, shoot the jug.

If you hit the target, I'll reward you.

What's this?

On the way back, I found it interesting,

so I bought it for you.

I wanted to surprise you,

but you saw it first.

Your Highness,

There is no problem for archers to hit a live target when they are sober,

but at the banquet today,

Second Lady Jiang has already had a few drinks,

I am afraid...

Who are you to interrupt when I'm talking?

Second Lady Jiang,

what are you waiting for?

Mr. Shen's hands are sore from holding it up for you.

What if I miss?

It's just for fun in the banquet, to entertain Her Highness.

Second Lady Jiang,

don't worry about my life or death.

Focus on the bull's eye.

On the count of three,

let go of your fingers on the string with me.

Remember, don't hesitate.

Li, close your eyes.

♪If there are no happy memories♪

♪How can we traverse the forbidden land of sorrow?♪

♪Two cold and unfeeling bodies♪

♪Holding hands, can we get through the snow season?♪

♪In the cold wind, in the long night♪

♪Embracing the remaining warmth♪

♪The depth of the sea, unfathomable♪

♪Can it bury yesterday's sighs?♪

♪Continue to love, cherishing it with my life♪

♪Continue to live, even with only a glimmer of hope♪

♪Whether in sorrow or joy, I believe in you♪

♪I'd rather be trapped in the world's extremes♪

♪Continue to live, exhausting all courage♪

♪Continue to love, until the breath runs out♪

♪Traversing half a lifetime of loneliness, just to meet you♪

♪After the hardships, never to part again♪

♪After the hardships, never to part again♪

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