Original subtitles

Translation and Timing by the Joy of Life 2 Team @ Viki.com

"One's Remaining Years" by Li Jian

♫ As flowers will bloom and wither ♫

♫ May we pass by the magnificent scenery ♫

♫ Contemplating the vastness of Heaven and Earth ♫

♫ Could it be both of us are filled with desolation? ♫

♫ As flowers bloom and wither ♫

♫ May we lead such a life ♫

♫ Contemplating the vastness of Heaven and Earth ♫

♫ Turning back again, you and I ♫

♫ Let's seize the current moment ♫

♫ The weather is warm and nice today ♫

♫ Let's go together ♫

♫ Even if the snowstorm is ahead of us ♫

♫ And dyes our hair white ♫

[Joy of Life Season 2]

[Adapted from Mao Ni's Joy of Life on Yuewen Group's Qidian platform]

[Episode 8]

Does Chief Chen intend to retire?

It's not just Chen Pingping.

I wish to retire too.

It's time to hand over the Inspection and Control Bureau to youngsters like you.

Your retirement doesn't matter. However, Chief Chen cannot retire.

What are you saying?

No one in the Inspection and Control Bureau is as important as Chief Chen.

Did you know that your trip to Northern Qi

was actually part of Chen Pingping's plan all along?

To serve the empire is my wish.

He knew you would say that.

Did he tell you to ask me this question?

He has one more question.

Will you obey all of his orders?

Of course.

What if his order is for you not to obey his order anymore?

What if he wants you to live by following your heart?

What does that mean?

Come, help me up.

You should interact with Fan Xian more often.

- Is there a mission I need to accomplish? - Make friends with him.

Is that considered a mission as well?

I want you to learn from him.

Sometimes, you need to strike a balance between your emotions and the law.

You're inferior to him in that regard.

How should I do so? These are two different matters after all.

It's just like how you brought Shen Zhong's sister back to the capital.

That was me acting against orders.

I'm willing to receive my punishment.

We can ignore whether it was an order or not.

It doesn't matter if you were right or wrong.

When you did so, you were following your heart.

How could one ignore the right or wrong of an event?

There's no rush.

Let's head home first.

I'll hand over the tasks of the Fourth Division to you slowly.

I've been working for many years.

It's time for me to relax.

All right.

For your sake, I'll try my best not to deceive the emperor in the future.

Why don't I kick you out of the Yan family before I retire, then?

Is that a mission as well?

Just take your time.

Official Yan?

Come.

- You're actually here. - Be careful.

Chief Chen instructed me to come. He wants me to help you familiarize yourself with the place.

Give me that.

- Hurry, hurry. - It's over there.

- Thank you. - Thank you.

- Over here, please. - Come, lend me a hand.

It's pretty lively here.

It's the First Division. They interact with the officials in the capital often.

It became increasingly ludicrous after Zhu Ge's death.

- Here. That's right. - Take this inside.

[Qing Empire Inspection and Control Bureau, First Division Office]

Be careful with that.

- Here. Leave it over there. - Leave it there.

Come on. Join us.

Go by yourself. I'm too lazy to join you.

There's a show later.

It'll be a lively show.

[Qing Empire Inspection and Control Bureau, First Division Office]

We entered the place just like that. No one even stopped to ask us questions.

- Yunmeng fish? - Do you know what this is?

It's a fish species unique to the Southern great lakes.

It's famous for its sweet taste.

Southern great lakes? It's quite far away.

That's right.

What about the ice?

It was gathered from the Northern border last year.

They kept it until now. [Urgent]

I guess it's for these fish. [Urgent | Ministry of War]

They were transported to the capital urgently.

The fishes are from the South while the ice is from the North. And they were transported here urgently

just so they can be eaten fresh?

What are you three doing?

Old Wang?

Xiao Zhu?

Young Master Yan? Inspector.

You actually know me?

Inspector, everyone here knows who you are.

You're a busy man. What are you doing in the First Division today?

Xiao Zhu, Chief Chen has a message.

Young Official Fan will take over the First Division temporarily as the inspector.

That's great! I'll notify everyone immediately.

I have a question for you.

You're Xiao Zhu, right?

Well, who delivered the Yunmeng fish here?

I... I just came back from my errand.

I'm not sure.

All right. I'll go and ask someone else, then.

Official Fan, I think I should notify the rest so that they can receive you.

No need for that.

I'll check out the place myself.

One Dot.

Six Character.

Green Dragon.

Six Dot.

Two Dot.

One Dot.

Here.

Southern Wind.

Eight Bamboo.

- I need one more tile. - Four Character.

- Hurry up... - Green Dragon.

It's your turn.

He's going to Pong. (Three of a kind)

Pong.

Do you all know who I am?

Hurry and hide it!

Not bad at all. This place is pretty grand.

Even the Mahjong tiles are made out of amber.

Official Fan, it's fake.

You mean I'm a fake?

No, Official Fan.

It's made out of fake amber. It just resembles the real deal.

Who gave the set to you all?

The Imperial Treasury. They gave one set to all eight divisions.

Official Fan, we never play Mahjong when we have official duties.

It's just that we've been free lately.

Official Fan, please pardon us.

What about the fish outside? Who gave them to you?

What... What fish?

Yunmeng fish. The one that was transported here urgently.

I'm not sure about that.

Who's the one in charge here?

You don't even know that?

Official Fan, all of the supervisors applied for leave.

Are none of them here?

It's because we have no official duties lately.

How could that be?

There are plenty of daily case files and documents to be reviewed and archived by the First Division.

Who's in charge of that?

The division chief clerk. He's in charge of all miscellaneous matters.

Where is he?

He's in the side courtyard. I'll call for him right now.

No need for that. I'll find him myself.

As for the rest of you,

continue the game.

You should enjoy yourselves.

Oh, right.

Remember to distribute the fish outside when you're done playing.

The fish will smell if you keep them outside for too long.

Don't move. Do you all actually intend to continue your game?

What should we do?

I don't know either.

Is anyone there?

Brother Qinian?

Old Deng?

I'm Deng Ziyue, Chief Clerk of the Inspection and Control Bureau.

Greetings, Official Fan.

Do you know him?

He's my old acquaintance.

Deng Ziyue?

That's me.

Do you know me?

I've never seen you before.

If so, why are you kneeling?

Official Fan, everyone in the Inspection and Control Bureau knows

that Official Wang Qinian is your assistant.

Besides, with your extraordinary bearing,

your sword-like eyebrows and starry eyes, and your imposing demeanor,

I'd be truly blind if I didn't know who you were.

Young Master Yan.

Enough, Old Deng.

Official Fan is temporarily in charge of the First Division now.

- Really? - Yes.

My goodness.

This is truly great news! Am I right?

Young Official Fan, if you could take over the First Division...

If you take over the First Division,

we'll have a core backbone in the division in the future.

I feel as if a timely rain has descended upon the drought I faced.

It's as if I met a bosom friend at a foreign place...

Enough already. Stop licking my boots.

He takes after you, huh?

He's an old acquaintance.

Deng Ziyue, stand up and talk.

Old Deng, get up.

Thank you, Young Official Fan.

Young Official Fan is different from other officials.

I have a question. Who delivered the Yunmeng fish here?

[Deng Ziyue, Chief Clerk of Inspection and Control Bureau, First Division]

Don't tell me you have no idea either?

Speak.

Official Fan.

It's delivered by the Crop Inspection Bureau and Ministry of War.

How can a basket of fish involve the Ministry of War?

Only the Ministry of War is capable of transporting

fresh Yunmeng fish back to the capital urgently.

- What about the Crop Inspection Bureau? - Fresh fish are usually sent to the Crop Inspection Bureau first.

The Crop Inspection Bureau will grade them accordingly.

After that, they'll be delivered to the palace and the manors of the ministers of the Six Ministries.

Of course, the Crop Inspection Bureau and Ministry of War will save some

and deliver them to the First Division.

- Have you eaten it? - This kind of fish is extremely valuable.

Thus, some of us ate it while some will sell it.

Sold to where?

The Crop Inspection Bureau.

Excellent.

The Crop Inspection Bureau delivered the fish here.

And now, you're selling it back to them.

What a great deal.

I'm sure the price was high as well.

Maybe they just don't want to let it go to waste.

If so, why did the Crop Inspection Bureau and Ministry of War

deliver such excellent fish to us?

Just be honest with us.

There's no one else here. Right?

No.

You can tell us the truth, then.

Official Fan, actually, it's not just the Crop Inspection Bureau.

All of the Six Ministries deliver gifts to us.

Are we that popular?

You see, this is the First Division.

The duty of the First Division is to supervise the officials in the capital.

Naturally, no one dares offend us.

That's why they always allocate one share of their profit to us.

How dare you accept such gifts?

That's not it. It's...

The supervisor is accepting benefits from the supervised, huh?

That's utterly ridiculous.

Young Master Yan, please be appeased!

You see, it's unreasonable for us not to accept their gifts either.

That's why it's not that ridiculous when you think about it.

What do you mean by that?

You see, as officials,

we all live in the capital.

Sirs, I'm sure you all know that the relationships between officials

are complicated in the first place. And they're intricate too.

Forget about important affairs. There's no avoiding such relationships

even for trivial affairs like food, clothing, shelter, and daily expenses.

If we don't accept the gifts,

even if we don't want to stoop to their level,

it'll be difficult for us to proceed with any tasks in the future.

Chief Clerk Deng, you do know the pros and cons of being an official very well.

First Division has plenty of cases to handle. Have you been in charge of handling them lately?

I've always been in charge here.

All right.

Please continue to devote yourself to the First Division, then.

Official Fan, I'm just the chief clerk. There are many supervisors above me.

They're already gone.

From today onward, Wang Qinian and Deng Ziyue

will assist me in managing the First Division.

Official Fan, what about the rest of the supervisors...

Those who are not here today won't need to come back in the future.

I'll notify the headquarters and send them somewhere else.

- Hurry! - Quick!

You all better look closely.

I, Fan Xian, will take over the First Division temporarily as the inspector.

I'm not the main character here.

This is our main character.

This is Yan Bingyun.

He just returned from Northern Qi.

I'm sure you all know how merciless and cruel he is.

In other words, do you think he cares about pride and dignity?

Look at his eyes. They're filled with killing intent.

Why do you think he's standing here?

It's because he intends to stick with me until the very end!

A person like him is capable of anything.

Do you all understand?

- We do. - We do! - We understand.

I'll say this again.

From today onward, all previous supervisors here are void.

Wang Qinian and Deng Ziyue will be my left-hand man and right-hand man.

Everyone, that's all from me. Any objections?

Supervisor Wang. Supervisor Deng.

You are being too courteous.

In the future, let's help each other out.

You should be more courteous. They were addressing you, you know?

Yes. Let's help each other out.

I'll definitely do my best and devote myself to my tasks.

I have one more question.

Do you all still remember the first sentence of the vow you guys made when you first joined the Inspection and Control Bureau?

All for the sake of the Qing Empire.

But now, it's more like all for the sake of your own lives.

Did you all forget the vow you made?

We didn't!

What does the First Division do?

What does the Inspection and Control Bureau do?

We seek clean governance to ensure the people's peace!

Did you all all forget about the reason you joined us?

I don't care what you did in the past.

From today onward, do not do it again.

All gifts are to be rejected!

I know what you want to say.

It's difficult to live in the capital without accepting gifts. Right?

No one has it easy in this world.

Go to the streets! Take a look at the people!

Even they didn't say anything about their lives! How dare you all say something like that?

But, everyone, don't worry.

I'm still easy to talk to.

But you all must be careful.

Do not let Xiao Yan get a hold of you if you commit any mistakes.

You'll experience living hell.

- The First Division is out of my jurisdiction. - All of us are in the Inspection and Control Bureau.

All for the sake of the Qing Empire.

All right. I'm done talking. Time to get to work.

Deng Ziyue.

Official Fan, what do you need?

I saw the baskets of fish in front of the entrance.

I don't think they're fresh.

The fish aren't fresh?

The fish they gave us weren't fresh. What does that mean?

That means the Crop Inspection Bureau looks down on the First Division.

No one can stand that.

- Deng Ziyue. - Yes, Official Fan.

Take your men and seal off the Crop Inspection Bureau.

Official Fan! Official Fan... Official Fan! Here's the thing.

Eunuch Dai of the Crop Inspection Bureau is Imperial Consort Shu's favorite subject.

I know. It's Second Prince's mother. She loves to read. I met her before.

If so, Official Fan, shouldn't you reconsider your decision?

There's nothing to be afraid of. Listen to me and seal it off.

Even if you wish to do so, what kind of charges should we put on them?

Of all the cases handled by the First Division, don't tell me the Crop Inspection Bureau didn't commit any mistakes at all?

When you put it that way, I guess they did commit some mistakes.

What are you waiting for, then? Take your men and seal it off.

Well... Official Fan, I'm new to the division. It's already hard enough for me to win their support.

And my position isn't high enough to deal with the Crop Inspection Bureau.

If so, Young Master Yan, why don't you do it on his behalf?

It's the First Division's task. What has it got to do with me?

All of us are in the Inspection and Control Bureau. We serve the empire.

If so, Young Official Yan, sorry for the trouble.

You want me to take my men to seal off the Crop Inspection Bureau?

What will you do, then?

I'll invite the audience.

The stage is set. We have to get some audience.

Who are you inviting?

The greatest showman!

- Fan Xian, you're here. - Be careful. Watch your step.

Quickdraw, you're back too?

I always complained that he was cold and impolite.

Your Highness, he's no match for you.

I have to criticize you.

It's been so long since you came back. But this is your first time visiting me.

Yes. It's my fault indeed.

That's why I'm visiting you personally.

This is my gift of apology.

What is this?

Have you ever heard of Yunmeng fish?

Yunmeng fish?

It's renowned for its sweet and fresh taste. We have to drink first.

I'll tell my men to steam them... Where's the fish?

I searched the entire city. I couldn't find any.

I appreciate your effort.

You delivered a bucket of water to me. But it's the thought that counts.

Is that so?

Here you go.

Bi'an.

Clean the place up.

But I know where we can get some fish.

- So? - Let's go and catch some fish.

You want me to come and catch fish with you?

Your Highness, are you busy?

I knew it.

The most interesting person in the entire capital is you.

I feel the same.

I told you all before.

You may ignore all of the other offices in the capital.

However, you must serve the Inspection and Control Bureau well.

Did I not say that before?

- Did I not say that before? - You did!

Eunuch Dai, we dare not take them lightly.

We didn't skimp on bribing them.

We even delivered some Yunmeng fish to them today.

If so, why did the First Division come and seal our place off?

We have no idea either.

- Which supervisor was it? - None of them was here.

I think their leader's surname is Deng.

He's a chief clerk.

Get up!

What kind of charges did they use?

Charges like skimming money off the food budget and such.

How is that even a charge?

He must be here to sponge off of us.

Sir, why don't you go and check on him?

He's just a chief clerk. He doesn't deserve my attention.

The Inspection and Control Bureau might be influential in the capital,

but who gave them their authority and power?

It's the palace.

If you don't go, our bureau will remain shut down.

What should we do, then?

They can seal it off for as long as they like.

Later, tell the Imperial Kitchen

that there are fewer vegetables delivered to the palace.

Especially the vegetables that the consorts love.

Tell them they're out of stock.

That won't do.

If the higher-ups ask you about it,

tell them that the First Division was too mighty.

They cut off the palace's vegetable supply.

The Crop Inspection Bureau is too lowly to resist them.

Should we reduce His Majesty's vegetable supply as well?

How long has it been since you joined the palace?

How dare you say something like that?!

I know my fault now.

Eunuch Dai.

[Eunuch Dai, Supervisor of Crop Inspection Bureau] What now?

[Hong Zhu, Eunuch] Official Fan Xian has rushed to the Crop Inspection Bureau.

Come forward and speak.

Official Fan Xian has rushed to the Crop Inspection Bureau.

How did we provoke Fan Xian?

Eunuch Dai knows what to do. You may leave.

Sir, you should go there.

Such audacity! Who are you to tell Eunuch Dai what to do?

Wait! Why should I go?

Sir, Fan Xian isn't the only person who rushed to the Crop Inspection Bureau.

Second Prince is there as well.

Who did you say?

Second Prince.

Sir, don't panic. I asked them about it.

Although Second Prince was there, he was only observing the situation.

It didn't seem like he was angry. I don't think it's a big deal.

I'm glad to hear that.

The Crop Inspection Bureau depends on Imperial Consort Shu solely.

Since Second Prince is there, Sir, you should be there.

We mustn't let His Highness think that we're taking him lightly.

He has a point.

I have to go.

What's your name again?

Eunuch Dai, my name is Hong Zhu.

- Are you new to the palace? - I've been in the palace for a few years now.

Good.

You're pretty witty.

All of you should learn from him.

Yes, Sir.

You will come with me.

Sir, I won't be joining you.

Such audacity! How dare you resist Eunuch Dai's order?

Stay right there!

Why are you resisting my order?

Someone has to stay in the palace

so that we can deal with the situation if they manage to find faults with the Crop Inspection Bureau.

- How? - Naturally, I'll seek out Imperial Consort Shu and plead to her.

You should stay here.

Sir, don't worry.

- All of you, stay here. - Yes, Sir.

Young Eunuch Hong!

I need your opinion on something.

Seniors, all of you are present. I dare not give my opinion.

But please ask away.

Should we reduce the Imperial Kitchen's vegetable supply?

Since Eunuch Dai has rushed over there, maybe we still stand a chance.

At this moment, the less trouble we cause,

the higher the chance of our survival.

Eunuch Hong, you have a point.

Don't try anything stupid. Now, we just need to wait.

Yes, you're right.

Old Deng, go and see if he's here.

Yes, Sir.

Mr. Wang, please wait.

[Warehouse]

- I can't afford to be late. They're waiting for me inside. - You're right.

- What are you doing? - Please wait.

Mr. Wang, I've long heard that you are both wise and mighty.

It's a shame that I had no chance to meet you in person.

What are you doing?

Mr. Wang, I heard that you're Young Official Fan's favorite subordinate.

So, what result does Young Official Fan wish to get

out of this situation?

Eunuch Dai, you deliver fish to the First Division periodically.

We're still on good terms.

It was nothing noteworthy.

However, Young Official Fan didn't get to taste the fish you delivered.

It's because Young Official Fan just arrived at the First Division not long ago.

Don't worry. I've prepared something for him.

All right. Let's go inside.

Hold on. There's one more thing.

There's one more thing.

What is Second Prince doing here as well?

You have another question?

Since Second Prince is here, it makes things easier for us, am I right?

After all, we're officials in the capital.

No matter what we do, we need to follow the rules.

Understood.

Let's go. Please.

Young Official Fan instructed me to come out and see if the person has arrived.

I'm here.

You'll get a share since you saw it.

Let's share our profits together.

Greetings, Your Highness.

You may rise.

Thank you, Your Highness.

- I heard that you have Yunmeng fish here. - That's right.

I'm here to buy some of them.

Your Highness, you must be joking.

I'll tell my men to deliver them to your residence later.

This is an official task. You have to accept my payment.

As a prince, I cannot abuse my power.

You understand that, right?

Yes, Your Highness. I wasn't thinking straight.

Bi'an, pay him.

No need for that.

Your Highness, it's my treat.

- Wait... - I'll pay for it.

- Wait, this is... - Record this transaction.

- I'll record it later. - Don't wait any longer.

We have papers and a brush here. Record it now.

All right.

All right.

Don't use this book. Use this one instead.

[Crop Inspection Bureau Ledger No. 337]

Eunuch Dai, do you know Old Jin?

- Who? - Old Jin. A vegetable seller.

He owed you a huge debt.

I think so.

- You don't remember him, huh? - No, I don't.

Official Fan, if Old Jin is related to you, I can call off his debt.

No need for that. Everything's fine now.

I'm glad to hear that.

[Two Top-Grade Yunmeng Fish, Inspector of Inspection and Control Bureau, Fan Xian] Eunuch Dai, your handwriting is nice.

You flatter me.

It looks just like the handwriting in this ledger.

So, Eunuch Dai, you record all the transactions yourself, huh?

I'm indebted to His Majesty for this position. I dare not take my job lightly.

If so, I guess I have to ask you if I find any issues here.

The Crop Inspection Bureau deals with trivial affairs for the palace.

The accounts are a bit fragmented.

Official Fan, I can explain it to you if you don't understand it.

Fragmented?

Not at all. It's a huge deal.

The Crop Inspection Bureau only purchases groceries. How is this a huge deal?

Eunuch Dai, the rise and fall of the empire

are related to eunuchs like you all as well, am I right?

I guess so.

The Qing Empire had just engaged Northern Qi in a huge battle.

And our border army was mighty enough to achieve a huge victory.

Don't you think your bureau should show them some appreciation?

The food supply of the border army is not within our jurisdiction.

Remember, it's a huge deal. Look at the bigger picture.

What do you mean?

- Is the Crop Inspection Bureau part of the Qing Empire? - Yes, it is.

- If so, shouldn't you all bask in the glory of their victory as well? - Yes.

- We've spent a lot of money in the battle against Northern Qi, right? - Yes.

Now that the battle is over, the imperial court lacks money.

- Does that make sense? - Yes, it does.

- If so, as the people of Qing, shouldn't we share their woes? - We should.

- Should the Crop Inspection Bureau be responsible, then? - We should.

But what should we be responsible for?

The Imperial Treasury is empty.

The entire empire lacks money.

Not only did the Crop Inspection Bureau not try to resolve that issue,

but you all also embezzled funds using other methods. Is that even appropriate?

No! That's not true!

I'm an honest person.

I even feel terrible when I look at money.

Official Fan, I'm sure you misunderstood me.

You're an honest person?

We're from the Inspection and Control Bureau. You've heard of it, right?

Definitely.

I assume you know a little about the way we do things as well.

You know clearly whether or not you've embezzled the empire's funds.

You know the consequences if we continue checking your ledgers.

Eunuch Dai, the empire lacks money.

Can't the Crop Inspection Bureau do their part and share our woes with us?

Official Fan, may we speak in private?

It's fine. There are no outsiders here.

Yes, there are no outsiders here.

Regarding the ledgers, here are some additional details.

If you don't understand it, you may head back and read it yourself.

1,000,

2,000,

3,000 taels.

3,000 taels? I guess that's enough.

Speaking of which, purchasing groceries is quite difficult too, am I right?

It's my duty.

Since all of us are fellow officials, I shouldn't be too overbearing.

I should be kind to everyone, right?

That's right.

Young Official Fan, you truly understand the way of officialdom.

Does that mean the Crop Inspection Bureau wasn't at fault here?

Was I being too abrupt?

That's not it! It's your duty to check the ledgers.

Everything's fine as long as the misunderstanding is resolved.

Old Deng.

Let's go.

Let's go!

The show is over. Let's head home.

You better not forget about His Highness' fish.

I'll surely deliver it to His Highness's residence.

Your Highness, do you need my men to escort you back?

No need for that. See you later.

Okay.

We have to see each other again. I'll wait for you.

[Crop Inspection Bureau]

This is the debt I incurred six months ago.

Thank you for remembering it.

It's my duty to repay it.

The fruits are fresh today. You should buy some.

Sure.

Please pick them.

This is more ripe.

- Please go ahead. - This is more ripe.

I'll take these.

Did you know what you were doing?

I was taking bribes.

I'll definitely file a complaint to get you impeached.

You alone aren't enough. Get a few more people to join you.

What nonsense are you talking about?

Official Fan, have a pear.

- Do you want one? - No.

So, which bureau is in charge of impeachment?

It's either the Inspection and Control Bureau or the Imperial Censorate.

The Imperial Censorate?

The censors, huh?

How is it? Are you close to them?

What exactly are you up to?

Didn't I tell you already? Get a few more people to join you in impeaching me.

Sorry for the trouble. Please spread this news for me.

People lay traps for their political opponents.

But you? You're digging a grave for yourself.

- Please. - No one will save you if you get in trouble.

Deliver this, the ledger, and the transaction records to Chief Chen.

Yes, Official Fan.

And this as well.

Just as you predicted. Eunuch Dai gave me this.

Record all of it.

Yes, Official Fan.

[Moon Embracing House]

Eunuch Dai didn't even remember who Old Jin was.

No one remembers him.

Actually, I'd only met him for a few times.

But for some reason, I cannot forget him.

Old Wang,

if no one stands up for them, people like them

can only suffer in silence for the rest of their lives.

But who can stand up for them?

[Moon Embracing House] Who can show them what the law truly means?

If no one can see the law, who will believe in it?

Tell me.

Am I being too sentimental here?

Sir,

I wish to witness the legendary law in action as well.

If so, we shall broaden the horizons of the capital.

Translation and Timing by the Joy of Life 2 Team @ Viki.com

"Excuse Me" by Zhou Shen

♫ The young man raises his face as he moves towards his moon ♫

♫ They tease him for his arrogance. How can they be so different? ♫

♫ Wearing a white robe when crossing a muddy pond ♫

♫ How can it remain unstained? ♫

♫ As long as a silver tael has a price, who can still be truly carefree? ♫

♫ You are all correct ♫

♫ He said to please make way ♫

♫ Let me get drunk ♫

♫ And leisurely recite a few chapters of poems ♫

♫ Let me wear a white robe and cross the alley of insanity ♫

♫ to catch the moonlight in the muddy pond ♫

♫ Sir, I hope you will forgive me ♫

♫ Your words of advice, I understand but I don't want to pretend ♫

♫ Everyone searches for prosperous towns while I search for the moon ♫

♫ Why should we travel together? ♫

♫ I apologize ♫

♫ Excuse me ♫

♫ You are you. I am me ♫

♫ I apologize ♫

♫ Excuse me ♫

♫ You are you. I am me ♫

♫ Wearing a white robe when crossing a muddy pond ♫

♫ Remarkably worldly-wise yet hopelessly romantic ♫

♫ Know there's love in your heart ♫

♫ Don't ever change ♫

♫ They have seen light and darkness ♫

♫ And yet retained their innocence ♫

♫ Cloaked in moonlight ♫

♫ They travelled through the night ♫