Original subtitles

♪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 40]

Archers!

[Harmonious Governance]

This is a fight to the death, without a thought of survival!

Xiao Heng, you're abandoned!

Who said he's abandoned?

[Harmonious Governance]

Hold your arrows!

[Harmonious Governance]

Stop looking. There's no reinforcements.

It's just me.

Do you have a death wish?

♪The wind blows up every sigh♪

I told you, I won't abandon you.

I'll come back for you.

I've fulfilled the purpose of my life,

I have no more regrets.

If I were to die for Great Yan today,

I, Xue Fangfei, wouldn't regret it.

Shen Yurong, I'll allow you

to kill me once more today.

[Harmonious Governance] Li,

I once wanted to sacrifice my life for the Great Yan court,

but the royal family could crush

you and me as if we were ants.

Does anyone remember what I did?

No one!

So what's the point of you and I dying for Great Yan?

No one will remember.

Li,

kill Xiao Heng,

and we'll live happily ever after,

just as we used to.

Shen Yurong,

you're wrong.

Someone will remember.

In the Northern Border, Wang City, Lord Cheng left the city and retreated,

disregarding the people.

At the valley passage, a hundred Longwu soldiers retreated from the city

to protect the people.

They fought to the death, not thinking of surviving.

We remember the names of the soldiers.

Calling out a hundred spirits of Longwu warriors outside Wang City!

Xiao Minghan!

General Xiao.

Peng Guang!

Lieutenant General Peng.

Zhao Decheng!

My brother.

Huang Junchu!

Zhang Che!

Li Licheng!

Qian Ziming!

The loyal soul of Great Yan, Xiao Heng!

Xue Fangfei!

Stop it!

Archers!

[Harmonious Governance]

Shen Yurong, I'll show you what the army

of Great Zhao is capable of today.

Yang Qing, get ready for battle.

Yang Qing!

Here is the fish talisman, and those who disobey my order will die!

Longwu Army, come with me.

Duke Su, a military order must be obeyed.

Longwu Army only recognise the fish talisman.

[Harmonious Governance] Xiao Heng, look at Longwu Army here.

Do you really want to kill them?

Don't listen to him.

Why don't we strike first?

[Harmonious Governance] There are soldiers

in Longwu Army that your father personally led.

The army of Great Zhao is your ally.

Are you really going to let your allied forces

fight against Longwu Army?

Xiao Heng, you've been so arrogant all your life and you were never defeated.

But in the end, you couldn't protect anyone.

How can you compete with me?

The holder of the talisman shall die! Longwu Army, remove your armor!

Li,

your hands are for playing the zither,

not for holding arrows.

You're the one who forced me to learn archery.

Yang Qing!

Whoever disobeys

will die!

Keep your eye on the bull's-eye. I'll count to three.

Follow me

and release your fingers from the string.

Remember, don't hesitate.

One,

two,

three.

Xiao Heng, catch it.

How did you know the names of these people?

General Xiao Senior told me.

Xiao Heng, can you let go now?

Xiao Heng, lead General Xiao's Longwu Army

to fight our way back.

Duke Su,

please lead Longwu Army to fight our way back!

Fight our way back!

Avenge General Xiao!

Avenge! Avenge!

Avenge the fallen Longwu soldiers!

Avenge the fallen Longwu warriors!

Avenge the fallen Longwu warriors!

Avenge! Avenge! Avenge!

Jiuyue, please lead your troops

to wipe out the rebels outside the city.

Leave it to me.

I'll wait for your return.

Longwu Army, listen up!

Yes!

Fight our way back to the capital, wipe out the rebels from the Northern Border!

[Harmonious Governance]

Li,

you still can't bear to kill me.

You still love me.

There's no love

or hatred

between you and me.

I just want to see

justice being served and retribution on you.

You want to see my retribution,

you should have killed me.

Kill me.

I'll pay you back

everything I owe you.

I have no regrets in dying at your hands.

Killing you would dirty my hands.

You're a traitor to Great Yan.

Your retribution should be given by the law of Great Yan.

Li,

if I hadn't

become the Principal Graduate

and lived a good life with you in Huaixiang,

would we not have to go through all this?

I, Shen Yurong, have only made

one mistake in my life.

This one mistake leaves me with no way to turn back.

Shen Yurong,

in your next life, I hope you'll be born noble

as you wish,

and be a good person.

♪After the hardships, never to part again♪

♪After the hardships, never to part again♪

[Harmonious Governance]

Zhao Ye, what kind of Emperor are you hiding in there?

You don't deserve to be sitting in that throne.

Give up your throne and I'll leave your body intact!

Your Highness, Longwu Army have entered the palace.

Longwu Army?

Shen Yurong is such a loser.

Just surrender.

Xiao Heng, you're better than your father.

How dare you mention General Xiao?

I'm going to avenge General Xiao's death

and the deaths of 100 Longwu soldiers!

Kill!

Now that you know all about it,

you should know

that he was the one who stopped me!

In order to cover up your crime of abandoning the people,

you framed my father, abandoning him outside of Wang City

and blocking his way back to the city.

You caused 100 Longwu soldiers to die in vain!

How can a man like you be worthy of the throne?

Yang Qing!

Yes!

Arrest the traitors!

Wait.

Take her here.

One more step forward and I'll kill her.

This is Zhao Ye's favourite consort.

I'll see who dares to step forward.

Xiao Heng, tell Zhao Ye

that next year I'll make sure his head falls to the ground.

Duke Su, please

don't tell His Majesty about the palace maid.

I'm taking this secret away with me.

Xiao Heng, you can't kill me.

I'm your father's disciple.

I'm his only disciple.

I'm not my father.

This sword in my hand

doesn't know you.

[Hening Gate]

Lord Cheng, Zhao Sheng colluded with Princess Wanning

to kill the loyal officials, extort money from the people,

[Prosperous Era] commit bribery and usurp the throne.

These are crimes committed by the traitor.

After Lord Cheng's death,

those who stayed in the northern border

started a rebellion

to seek justice for Lord Cheng.

Ye Shijie wrote a diatribe

against Lord Cheng and the Eldest Princess.

[Notice of Court of Judicial Review]

In the name of suppressing the rebels,

Imperial Court sent troops to suppress the army in the Northern Border.

Li Zhongnan and his family were arrested and sentenced to death

for treason.

Shen Yurong's property was confiscated.

His mother and Shen Ruyun, who had returned to their hometown,

[Sealed Jingzhao Magistrate's Office] were arrested and questioned.

Ye Mingyu and his wife and children are expelled from the Jiang family register.

- Mother! - Mother!

Don't kick us out, Mother!

General Xiao Senior orders Xiao Heng to serve him tea and drinks

on the grounds that he was seriously injured saving me.

The capital has finally been put at peace.

[Taiji Hall]

[Govern the people, serve Heaven]

I heard she left a message before she died.

She asked me

not to tell you about the palace maid.

Your Majesty, Longwu Army is all ready.

When are you going to depart?

The day after tomorrow.

Take all the troops in the south of the city.

And my royal guards, all of them.

Since Lord Cheng is dead, Dai Country will attack us in full force.

I don't rest assured if you only lead Longwu Army.

I can't take away Great Yan's strongest forces

while surviving followers of Lord Cheng are still at large.

Besides,

my father could protect Great Yan

with only Longwu Army.

I can't lose to him.

Lady Jiang,

we've got good news.

Magistrate Xue remembers everything.

You mean...

He has come to his senses.

He remembers all of us.

Go and check him out.

Young Master is already inside.

My daughter has suffered.

I'm unfilial.

I've caused you and Zhao a lot of suffering

and injustice.

It's all my fault.

I'm sorry, Father.

I'm sorry, Father.

- No. - I'm sorry, Father.

It's not your fault.

Get up quickly. Get up.

It's not your fault.

It's not your fault.

After so many things,

I realized

that you're not the same little kid

who was bullied in my memories.

Even if a bigger obstacle comes your way,

you'll be able to withstand it.

Now that I've come to my senses,

I won't let you suffer anymore.

Father.

When are we going back to Huaixiang?

Father, we can't go back to Huaixiang yet

because I'm still the second lady of the Jiang family.

I haven't explained this matter clearly.

Father, I told you, but you didn't believe me.

Fangfei has a husband now,

how could she be willing to go with us?

Zhao.

All right.

I've heard about Duke Su.

Father.

You've got a good eye for man.

He's a good man.

Whatever you do, I will support you.

Don't be afraid of falling once,

and don't let that deter you.

You have to forget about the pit and move on.

No matter what, I am behind you.

Okay.

Mr. Xue has completely recovered?

He even praised you.

What did he praise me for?

He said...

Ask him yourself later.

What about you?

What is your plan for the future?

Duke Su,

your residence is a bit shabby. It's time for renovation.

Why are you talking about this all of a sudden?

Take your time to think about it.

What do you mean?

I have a soul mate

who's

right in front of me.

Have I been overusing him

for the past two days?

Has he gone silly?

What's on his mind?

That's possible.

Do you think he's...

You're the ones who are silly.

Let me tell you.

I need to renovate my residence.

Keep an eye on it.

Why do you want to renovate it?

Because I want to renovate it, that's why I want to renovate it.

[Tomb of Li, Tomb of Tong]

After thinking it over,

this should be your favourite place.

♪Withered flower, so white and flawless♪

Fangfei.

♪Severed from its branch, cut from its attachment♪

Li.

Fangfei, thank you

for clearing

my name of shame.

Li,

I'll do what I promised you.

♪Wishing the twilight clouds could carry its message♪

♪If you see the Spring Flower, tell her♪

♪I'm willing to follow her home♪

The flowers are so beautiful.

♪Who desires to restore the fallen petals to the bloom?♪

♪Rekindle hot tears flowing into the heart♪

♪Who deludes themselves into retrieving emotions?♪

♪Pushing with fingertips, hoping time will rewind♪

♪Growing thin but never regretting my choices♪

♪In my eyes, no one is your equal♪

♪The rights and wrongs of a fleeting life♪

♪Not worth the pursuit♪

♪A formidable heart of iron and stone♪

♪Yet, it bows in sadness for love and sorrow♪

♪Forgetting the preciousness of the soul♪

♪How humble it is♪

♪Some obsessions turn to ashes♪

♪The best remedy is a single ingredient♪

♪Bitter wine should not be indulged in♪

♪Do you know what it means to be drunk?♪

♪The sound of flutes outside the pass urges on♪

♪Departing but intending to return♪

♪Why insist on flying away then?♪

♪Some obsessions turn to ashes♪

♪The best remedy is a single ingredient♪

♪Bitter wine should not be indulged in♪

♪Do you know what it means to be drunk?♪

♪The sound of flutes outside the pass urges on♪

♪Departing but intending to return♪

♪Why insist on flying away then?♪

[East Gate]

[Yan Capital]

[Jiang's Residence]

I've resigned from my post with His Majesty today.

I'm leaving the capital the day after tomorrow to go to Yongzhou.

What's your plan?

I've married Xiao Heng.

I'll wait for him at Duke's Residence.

What if he can't make it back?

If he can't make it back,

I'll tie my hair and be a widow for the rest of my life.

But he promised me he'd come back.

Just do it as you wish.

Father.

There's something else

I want to tell you.

Are you trying to tell me

that you're not Jiang Li,

but

Xue Fangfei?

Was Li

in pain

when she passed away?

Did anyone stay by her side?

When she passed away,

Tong and I were by her side.

She passed away peacefully.

She didn't suffer.

She didn't suffer any pain.

I think she's reunited with Madam Ye.

I want this

to be between you and me.

Don't tell anyone else.

Your grandmother is too old

to take it.

I got it,

Father.

All right.

[Moral Excellence]

[Graceful Abode]

Li,

Duke Su won't be back until later,

why don't you come with us to Yongzhou first?

[Jiang's Residence] Yeah, have you thought this through?

Come with us.

What's the fun of staying in the capital by yourself?

Also, Ruoyao is waiting

to meet us in Yongzhou.

I've heard she's improved a lot lately.

She's going to show off in front of me.

Jiang Li, if you're not around,

I'm afraid I can't beat her.

Come with us.

You guys go first.

When you two are settled in Yongzhou,

I'll go and visit you.

[Jiang's Residence] All right. Stop trying to persuade her.

Li has her own ideas.

Take good care of yourself in the capital.

If you need anything, write to me anytime.

Uncle Jiang,

Aunt Lu,

take care.

You must take care of yourself, too.

[Jiang's Residence]

Shijie.

My good buddy,

thanks for seeing me off.

Take care.

Take care.

I'll miss you.

Take care.

Let's go.

Jiang Jingrui,

take good care of Liu Xu.

Don't worry. Let's go.

Bye.

Be careful.

[Jiang's Residence]

Grandmother, take care.

Now, you can do whatever you want.

Just remember,

if you have any problems, come to us in Yongzhou.

I wish you a prosperous life in Yongzhou

and all the best.

All right.

Take care.

Father.

Father.

It's getting cold. Don't forget to put on more clothes.

Don't ever catch a cold.

You're going back to Duke's Residence, aren't you? I'll send you back.

- I... - Uncle Jiang is not in the capital,

but I'm still here.

If you need anything in the future, you can come to me anytime.

- You know I'm not... - Li.

You don't have any elder brother.

Think of me as your own elder brother from now on.

Shijie.

Let's go.

Okay.

[Jiang's Residence]

Must you go?

Lord Cheng has been eliminated and Dai Country has amassed a huge army

and thinks it's the best time to invade Great Yan.

We have to strike them in the face and break their delusion.

Only when the country is safe and the people are well

will we be happy.

When will you be back?

The day the wintersweet blossoms

will be the day I return in triumph and safe.

[The 15th year, in March of spring, planted with my wife]

Kill!

Kill!

Lu Ji!

Lu Ji!

Lu Ji!

I'll take you home!

I'll take you home!

Wen Ji!

Wen Ji!

Wen Ji!

Wen Ji!

Wen Ji!

I'll take you home.

No arrows! I'm taking Xiao Heng alive!

[Return of the Clouds]

When will you be back?

The day the wintersweet blossoms

will be the day I return in triumph and safe.

[The 15th year, in March of spring, planted with my wife]

♪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♪