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"Go Ahead Fearlessly" - Liu Yuning

♫ Grudges and karma, right and wrong ♫

♫ The past hides blood and tears ♫

♫ It is hard to catch up after years of separation ♫

♫ The truth cannot be fully revealed ♫

♫ Fate is full of twists and turns ♫

♫ Life and death, fortune and misfortune go hand in hand ♫

♫ Obsession is hard to get rid of, keeping the truth and getting rid of the lies, let the wind blow ♫

♫ Tossed about by the wind and rain, I will never regret it, I will accompany you for my whole life ♫

♫ At least you share my joy and sorrow ♫

♫ Unravelling fate, fearlessly, a dream returns ♫

♫ The mountains and rivers are bright and beautiful, holding hands, together we return ♫

♫ In this life, my heart returns untainted of dust and ash ♫

[Melody of Golden Age]

[Episode 19]

Shen Du!

Jing Lin, has the imperial physician not arrived yet?

Jing Lin has gone to summon the imperial physician.

The rain outside is too heavy.

He must have been delayed.

This won't do. If this continues, he will lose too much blood!

Butler, prepare hot water and gauze!

Yes.

♫ May you also look up to see the brilliant stars and moon ♫

♫ Among countless others, I've found only you ♫

♫ Time is fleeting and fate is shallow ♫

♫ The winter in warm memories ♫

These tools are things I use when dealing with the dead.

But desperate times call for desperate measures.

Please bear with it.

♫ I have waited until time bloomed into flowers ♫

♫ The ice and snow slowly melting ♫

♫ I hear those gentle words ♫

♫ He said he loves her ♫

♫ The flower in the mirror, the moon in the water, present in my dreams ♫

♫ It’s not illusory glamor ♫

♫ Why fear the flying sand on the road ahead ♫

♫ Chasing time, riding a white horse ♫

♫ Let's go together ♫

Why is he so hot?

Butler, go and have a look at where Jing Lin is.

Let me know once you find him.

Yes.

♫ The flower in the mirror, the moon in the water, present in my dreams ♫

♫ It’s not illusory glamor ♫

♫ Why fear the flying sand on the road ahead ♫

♫ Chasing time, riding a white horse ♫

♫ Let's go together ♫

♫ Love is pure and originally flawless ♫

You have saved me once again.

♫ Let's spend our time together ♫

[Lai Luofu]

Tears are of no use.

Of no use at all.

Huo'e cannot die in vain.

Shen Du...

will receive the punishment he deserves.

And Huo'e...

will eventually be resurrected!

[Cangming Hall]

Your Majesty.

Grand Empress Dowager.

Overnight, throughout Xiang'an City, the news has spread.

They all say that Great Chief Shen was stabbed in the street by Chen Huo'e yesterday

and was critically injured beyond cure.

Vice Minister Lai claimed quite confidently

that Chen Huo'e had been executed according to the law.

But a dignified court official

was unexpectedly wounded by someone already declared dead

right in front of the people.

This is more than just a flaw in the pursuit and trial of the criminal.

It's practically a slap in the face of our Great Cang Dynasty.

Your Highness.

Everyone knows Vice Minister Lai's utmost loyalty to our Great Cang.

The Imperial Inspectorate commands absolute obedience.

All this time it is where the authority of Great Cang resides.

Vice Minister Lai is the feared Black Fiend.

To enter the Imperial Inspectorate is to comply without exception.

Now, Chen Huo'e has escaped from the Imperial Inspectorate time and again.

It is hard not to doubt Vice Minister Lai's role in this matter,

whether it is due to incompetence or deliberate aggravation.

Grand Empress Dowager, I beg for your discernment.

Chen Huo'e had indeed died under torture in the Imperial Procuratorate.

The trial records and Chen Huo'e's confession and her belongings

have all been submitted.

But I had heard though Chen Huo'e was beheaded,

she still possesses the ability to resurrect.

The people are spreading rumors that one day Chen Huo'e will return.

Nonsensical talk!

Madam Xu, bring it out.

Great Chief of the Imperial Guards, Shen Du, respectfully reports:

"I have captured Chen Huo'e.

She is a rare mirror-image person.

She was apprehended and beheaded on the spot.

There is no longer a Chen Huo'e in this world."

Mirror-image person?

Could this be the secret of Chen Huo'e's repeated escapes?

Vice Minister Lai, you personally conducted the interrogation.

Yet you failed to discover the anomaly of Chen Huo'e's mirror image?

I was negligent!

Were you negligent

or did you think there was no need to report to me?

I wouldn't dare!

I would rather die a thousand deaths than dare to conceal anything from Your Majesty!

It seems the majesty of Great Cang needs a change.

Vice Minister Lai, you've let the criminal off the hook.

Although it was unintentional, it was a crime of negligence.

Your salary will be docked for one year.

You should also do away with that usual entourage of yours

when going out.

I thank Your Majesty for your mercy!

Madam Xu, arrange for the best imperial physician and the finest medicine

to ensure that Minister Shen makes a speedy recovery.

Yes.

Having made such a grave mistake, he is merely docked a year's salary.

Mother Empress truly shows favoritism towards Vice Minister Lai.

If Your Highness has an objection,

why didn't you bring it up in the court earlier?

Prime Minister Zhang, what do you mean?

Prime Minister Zhang.

Your Highness, Chen Huo'e has committed heinous crimes.

Our Mother Empress made her own decision.

We'd better not to discuss it here.

Prince Xian makes a fair point.

I was rash.

It's just you who likes to play the good guy.

You've lost so much blood

and had a high fever last night.

You must wake up.

I haven't yet helped your Shen family overturn their case.

♫ Heart burned, a withered body, a lifetime of solitude ♫

♫ Heart burned, a withered body, a lifetime of solitude ♫

♫ Passion burned, where it scattered, where it mottled ♫

♫ Passion burned, where it scattered, where it mottled ♫

♫ Drifting in the mist ♫

Why have you come again? If you get caught, you'll lose your life.

I promised to bring you the kickball-shaped pastries from the West Market.

Although they got a bit squashed on the way here,

the taste should still be good.

Quick, have a taste.

♫ Love is complicated, it hurts you and burns me ♫

♫ Flowers bloom and fall along the way, heavy rain pours ♫

♫ The lights will intersect ♫

♫ You are my whereabouts ♫

♫ Who can save me from loneliness and confusion? ♫

♫ Understand my vulnerability, no words are needed ♫

I don't have any money on me.

Let me give this to you.

I don't want your money.

Do you think I'm a servant delivering dishes?

No, I…

This whistle was given to me by my father.

Look! There's the character "Shen" on it.

♫ Who can help me distinguish right from wrong? ♫

I'll go first. Otherwise, they'll come to catch me again.

♫ Who can save me from grudges and karma? ♫

♫ Soothe my sense of loss, never to escape ♫

Will you come back?

Of course.

Someday I will overturn the case for the Shen family

and take you out with honor and integrity.

When you were in the detention center,

it was such a difficult situation and you could get through it.

This time, you can surely turn misfortune into fortune, too.

So it really was you.

You will!

You will!

Great Chief Shen, even if you are sick, you must stay spirited.

Change into some fresh clothing.

Perhaps it could speed up recovery.

Fortunately, it was you!

I've stitched up the wound.

He's lying here

just like any other corpse.

I've dissected so many male corpses.

Am I afraid to change his clothes?

He places this wicker piglet under his pillow every night.

The handwriting on the letter is delicate and graceful.

It must come from the woman he can't forget.

Rest assured.

I won't cling to you.

You saved me.

I took care of you.

We are even now.

When the three months are up,

I will divorce you as promised.

Three months.

Divorce as promised?

What did I hear?

- Chuichui! - Sixth Miss.

How did you get here?

Such a big thing happened. How could I not come?

After this morning's court session, all Six Ministries are talking about it.

The White Ghost was fatally wounded by Chen Huo'e.

Is he going to pass away?

He is badly injured, but…

But what? You're going to worry me to death.

Sixth Miss, what exactly happened between you and White Ghost?

Nothing.

At this point, do you still want to hide it from me?

You two are a fake couple?

Chuichui, you must keep this a secret for me.

I had no other choice.

Did Shen Du threaten you?

Most certainly!

Three months.

Then you can escape from the White Ghost's lair?

That would be a good thing!

But in his current condition,

what if he won't wake up in three months?

It won't happen. He will definitely wake up.

But what if he won't wake up?

Will you just keep guarding him like this?

He became like this trying to save me.

Yes, I know.

But you have to think for yourself.

In case,

he…

Will you just keep living like a widow for him?

- Pah! What nonsense are you talking about? - Just spit it out! Spit, spit, spit!

Since the two of you are a fake couple, no matter what happens to him,

you have to plan for yourself.

Just think, when you return to the Yan Mansion in the future,

if you end up as a divorced woman,

your family's madame along with your siblings,

will they still give you good days to live?

Wouldn't you and Aunt Jin be subjected every day to all kinds of disdain and exclusion?

I think it's better for you to find another good man to remarry.

No, Chuichui, what are you talking about?

The Ministry of Justice.

I think the Ministry of Justice seems to have no good men to remarry.

Jiang Langxing. Why not consider Jiang Langxing?

Although Jiang Langxing always

has a sour face and behaves properly,

he truly is a good man.

At times, he's quite adorable! He is good!

You want to set me up with Jiang Langxing?

Isn't he good?

All right. I'll think about it some more.

I've thought of a more suitable candidate.

Marshal Inspector.

Although Marshal Xu comes from humble origins,

he is tall and imposing and has a generous character.

If you can't become the Lady of the Shen family,

being Marshal Inspector's wife would also carry great prestige.

Brother Xu is a good man,

but I have no personal feelings for him.

Chuichui, please don't keep playing matchmaker anymore.

Affection can be cultivated.

From Marshal Xu's appearance, at first glance, he is someone who would dote on his wife.

That's so much better.

That's better than being with the White Ghost who annoys you all day long.

I am only injured,

not dead!

- Shen Du! You are awake! - You are awake!

Take it slow.

Lu Chuichui,

it's not your place to run to my mansion and point fingers.

Get out!

Sixth Miss,

- I'll wait for you outside. - You…

Slow down.

You…

When did you wake up?

Just now.

Just now?

You just suddenly…

I just woke up all of a sudden.

- Thank you! - Thank you!

If it weren't for you,

I would have died at the hands of Chen Huo'e.

You got so seriously injured because of it.

It's Chen Huo'e who was wrong, not you.

Weren't my injuries treated by you?

Where's the body of Chen Huo'e?

At the time, you were injured.

Jing Lin and I rushed to bring you back.

The corpse of Chen Huo'e was secretly taken away by someone.

Jing Lin went to investigate overnight

and speculated that it was someone from the Imperial Inspectorate who took her corpse.

Lai Luozhi.

I'm thinking,

Chen Huo'e's previous disappearance was a dereliction of duty by Lai Luozhi.

Now the people from the Imperial Inspectorate have stolen Chen Huo'e's corpse.

I'm afraid there must be a scheme.

We might as well wait a bit.

Use stillness to control action.

Let's see what move they will make.

You should rest well first.

Butler, the Great Chief has already woken up.

Go quickly and ask the imperial physician to take a look.

My Lord has awoken!

Thank goodness!

Quick, go and call the imperial physician!

Sixth Miss.

Chuichui.

You have finally come out.

You go and manage these people of the Shen Mansion.

Madam Shen's good friend is here. They're not even providing me with a meal.

Miss Lu, are you lacking silver?

You don't know. The new plays at the Furong Garden are really good.

The actor's performance is absolutely stunning.

I just used my pocket money to tip them.

My father has cut off my pocket money.

And this month's allowance hasn't been issued yet.

Well, we are besties.

Just say whether you'll take care of the meal or not?

Butler Shen.

Coming!

What's your order?

Please arrange for Chuichui and Miss Yun Que to have their meals.

- Prepare another meal box. I will take it to the main bedroom. - All right.

Sixth Miss Yan, we rarely get to have a meal together.

Won't you join me?

Shen Du is bedridden with injuries. He just woke up and can't be left alone.

There are so many people in the Shen Mansion. They won't miss one person.

Yun Que, weren't you the one claiming that you would marry the White…?

Shen Du? Shen Du was seriously injured.

You're not going to claim your merits. Instead, you're here seeking tranquility.

- I see through it. - You see through it?

She sees through it. The White Ghost is not a good person?

Not a good match?

During this time, I have indeed seen one thing clearly.

Yan Xing, your ambition lies not with being Madam Shen.

Why spend a lifetime at the Shen Mansion?

Well said!

You two are still in the Shen Mansion. Keep your voices down.

Madam, the food you want is ready.

Servant!

At your service.

Carry out my orders. Now that they have entered the game,

let's add a bit more spice to it.

Right?

Let me tell you! He really is super handsome.

You're absolutely right!

In just the time it takes for a meal,

you two have become so intimate?

My meeting with Yun Que was very joyful.

- As if we were old friends at first sight. - Close like sisters!

Chuichui and I both believe that only women truly understand women.

Our fate should not be decided by others.

Exactly! We should find our own path forward!

Therefore, we have decided to invite you to join us in three days

to seek marital prospects together at Mingsheng Temple.

Mingsheng Temple? Praying for a marriage match?

You don't really want to be Madam Shen for the rest of your life, do you?

Although I've lost interest in Shen Du,

could it be that you and Shen Du are really a harmonious couple?

The three-month agreement no longer counts?

Of course, it counts.

Then, why are you hesitating?

You wouldn't be in love with the White Ghost, would you?

When the agreed time comes, I will naturally leave him.

I am only focused on my career and reputation.

I haven't thought about remarriage.

Marital fate and career success are not mutually exclusive.

Exactly!

Three days later, we'll go to Mingsheng Temple first and pray for a marriage match.

It's settled then.

Oh, right! In my room, there are freshly pickled fruits

that I haven't felt like eating recently. Please go try some.

I want to eat them.

Let's go!

We're leaving! Don't miss me too much.

So much consideration.

Do you want me to choose for you?

What?

Do you want me to help you choose?

That's true. You are seriously injured now.

It's really not proper for me to leave you and go out.

Later, I will send those few dresses to Chuichui

and let her choose for herself. I won't be going after three days.

The dress is being chosen for Lu Chuichui?

Right. She has been staying at the Shen Mansion for the past few days.

It's a pity that the colors of my dresses are all not bright enough.

I'm afraid she won't like them.

Since you will go out with your besties, you don't have to worry about me.

The Shen Mansion is not without people to rely on.

As for three days from now,

I should be able to get out of bed by then. I will join you at that time.

No need, no need, no need! You've suffered such a serious injury!

You need to rest a bit longer before you'll be okay. You rest first, all right?

Isn't it just because I watched a couple of extra plays?

How did I fall asleep?

It must've been that that play was just too captivating.

Then, I just…

It's fine.

Today really is bright and sunny

with a clear sky as far as the eye can see.

Oh no!

Is it a human or a ghost?

It's a ghost!

What's there to fear about ghosts?

They were all people before they died.

You're not scared, but I am!

If it's a ghost, I'd be scared to death!

Every grievance has its perpetrator, and every debt has its debtor.

Whoever owes you, go find them.

I'm begging you, please go away! I'm begging you, please go away!

Back at the cemetery,

how come I didn't notice that you were such a scaredy-cat?

Oh, it's you!

Masked Man, it's so strange. I was so scared just a moment ago.

But as soon as you sit beside me,

suddenly this place seems not so scary anymore.

Perhaps it's because all the ghosts and ghouls here are afraid of me.

Why do you belittle yourself?

It's just a fact.

In this world, not to mention people,

even all evil spirits and ghosts fear not escaping me in time.

You're talking nonsense.

Why do you have to say something so scary?

You're clearly so good.

Look! It's just like in this void,

the invisible little fairies all want to be your friends.

If you don't believe me, look.

Watch carefully.

Little fairy, little fairy.

Would you like to be friends with Masked Man?

If you're willing,

just jump from this bowl into this bowl.

Is that okay?

You need Masked Man to personally invite you?

Masked Man, please extend an invitation to the little fairy.

Please join me, little fairy.

Look! The little fairy agreed.

The little fairy is willing to be friends with you and play games with you.

You are the most likable. Everyone will like you.

All right, don't cry anymore! [Bi Luo]

You are the most likable.

Everyone will like you...

and they must all like you.

Yes.

Little fairy, since you are also a friend of Lu Chuichui, can you do me a favor?

The little fairy agreed.

Well, are you scared?

You are really strange.

You're not afraid of the graveyard at night,

but you get scared so easily.

To say you're timid and scared of ghosts,

yet you're not scared of my mask.

What is there to fear in that graveyard?

Lying in that graveyard is my dearest mother I've been longing to see.

And you, you don't want to remove your mask,

simply because of the birthmark on your face.

There's nothing to fear about that, either.

By the way, I found out

that it seems the golden ring is not so effective in removing birthmarks.

Maybe you shouldn't use it.

What if it ends up scratching your face?

Well?

Do you want to take back the golden ring?

You keep it.

If I can't remove the birthmark,

I'll never dare to show my true face before you.

How can that be?

Having a birthmark is not your fault.

Whatever your appearance may be,

it should not affect the goodness inside a person.

I believe a person's appearance is just like

the ones for the roles in Chinese opera, Sheng, Dan, Jing, and Mo. (Sheng: male roles; Dan: female roles; Jing: painted-face roles; Mo: supporting or secondary roles.)

It's just a part of the character.

What do you think of my appearance?

Is it good or evil?

Is it loyal or treacherous?

When you are willing to take off the mask, I'll tell you.

What if I take off the mask and you don't wish to look?

What then?

Rest assured.

I gave you the golden ring in the hope that you could remove the birthmark.

But whether or not you can remove it is no longer important now

because I have long treated you as a friend.

I definitely won't judge a book by its cover.

Take it off from me.

Then I'll do it.

Lai Luozhi?!

Lu Chuichui, today, I've presented my true self to you.

Whether you are frightened or not,

please keep my secret for me.

Do not disclose this matter to a third party.

Remember what you promised me.

Don't go back on your word.

I trust you.

What are you thinking about?

Nothing. Look, Sixth Miss.

So many beauties and fair ladies, scholars and literati, have come here to seek marital fate.

They are here.

What a coincidence!

You have also come to seek marital fate?

What? Only allowing female officials from the Ministry of Justice to come,

yet not allowing us inspectors to come?

Of course not.

I am just marveling at this fate.

How it's so ingeniously arranged.

Isn't that right, Sixth Miss?

Stop talking! Let's go quickly!

Where to?

Didn't you say you were going to seek marital fate?

Seek…

Who would have thought, Jiang the Stickler, you would have this request too?

It's not apparent, Jiang the Stickler!

Fine.

Considering your age,

wanting to find a beauty beyond the books is only human nature.

Then I, Lu Chuichui, will accompany you; I'll risk my life to stick with you!

Sixth Miss, have a good chat with Marshal Xu!

I'll go and come right back.

Let's go!

You seldom come visit Mingsheng Temple. Right?

Let's walk around together.

You guys go ahead. Don't mind me.

Shen Du, you must drink this bowl of medicine.

Pray for a marriage match at Mingsheng Temple?

Jing Lin.

Great Chief.

[Mingsheng Temple]

Brother Xu,

you must have something to say.

Sixth Miss, the other day I happened to overhear Lu Chuichui mentioning your marriage.

Isn't this a joke?

How can a woman propose a divorce?

Why can't she propose it?

Don't forget it.

According to Great Cang's legal code,

if a husband and wife get a divorce due to incompatibility,

they shall not be punished.

Moreover, they don't have an actual marital relationship.

They've agreed to divorce.

Anyway, I've long told her to make arrangements and to find another good person.

It's just a pity. The inspectors and those from the Ministry of Justice,

none of them are suitable apart from Marshal Xu.

I have to tear Lu Chuichui's mouth sooner or later.

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"Only Want You" - Ding Yuxi, Deng Enxi

♫ One look confirmed our fate ♫

♫ Upon meeting again, I know you're the one for me ♫

♫ Gaze at the stars, dreaming about old times ♫

♫ A pair of people have already taken root ♫

♫ Lovers before the candlelight, do not ask their thoughts ♫

♫ Affection is bound, lasting forever ♫

♫ Using the evening breeze to express deep love ♫

♫ I have someone I long for in this life ♫

♫ Deeply in love, you are the one I have chosen ♫

♫ Autumn moon and spring breeze, I only want you for my whole life ♫

♫ The trace of your palm ♫

​♫ Your gaze ♫

♫ Our love is heating up ♫

♫ Deeply in love, you are the one I have chosen ♫

♫ Autumn moon and spring breeze, I only want you for my whole life ♫

♫ The trace of your palm ♫

​♫ Your gaze ♫

♫ Our love is heating up ♫

♫ You are the only one for me ♫

♫ Embracing each other, how serious we are about our love ♫

♫ Every moment is treasured ♫

♫ From dawn to dusk ♫

♫ You and I, forever inseparable ♫

♫ Without noticing, you broke into my heart ♫

♫ Slowly immersing myself, I become undaunted by perils for love ♫

♫ I charge into battle with unmatched resilience ♫

♫ Because you are my responsibility ♫

♫ Deeply in love, you are the one I have chosen ♫

♫ Autumn moon and spring breeze, I only want you for my whole life ♫

♫ The trace of your palm ♫

​♫ Your gaze ♫

♫ Our love is heating up ♫

♫ Deeply in love, you are the one I have chosen ♫

♫ Autumn moon and spring breeze, I only want you for my whole life ♫

♫ The trace of your palm ♫

​♫ Your gaze ♫

♫ Our love is heating up ♫

♫ You are the only one for me ♫