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♪Flower petals have fallen, piling as high as mortal mercilessness♪

♪Gone with the wind, as if it has never existed♪

♪I ask for more time♪

♪To rewrite our stories♪

♪We travel together in joys and woes♪

♪Blood bathes this entangled destiny♪

♪For the next reunion in the troubled times♪

♪We tread a treacherous path♪

♪To find each other♪

♪Wars and bleakness, the bright moon shines upon the city♪

♪I will offer my bravery♪

♪Fighting relentlessly♪

♪All for no regrets♪

♪In this life-and-death battle, I will not back down♪

♪Withstand enduring time♪

♪Someone at the end of the world never leaves♪

♪I brave the grim haze to be with you once again♪

=Love of Nirvana= (Based on Xiao Lou's novel of the same name)

=Episode 15=

The military equipment case

may

be more than just corruption.

What are your thoughts about it, My Lord?

The military equipment case

was perfect at first.

Why did we find old rice

at this very moment?

Following the clues,

we found famine victims.

The famine case is the opening for the military equipment case.

We also found evidence of Pei Clan's corruption.

Don't you think

everything's going too well?

Do you mean

someone is secretly leading us to investigate the case?

Who is the person secretly planning all this?

Does Pei Yan know?

When it comes to Pei Clan,

even Pei Yan might not see it clearly.

But Pei Yan

won't let it go so easily.

No wonder Pei Yan

neglected the Yan Sisters lately.

Yifei.

Check the abandoned houses in the suburbs

and the shoe prints.

Don't let go of any clues

related to the Yans.

Yes, Your Lordship.

(Pei Clan)

(will)

temporarily

give you and your son a place to stay.

However,

you must follow the rules all the more

when staying with others.

Don't have

ideas that you shouldn't have.

Yan.

Look at me.

Remember everything that happened today.

Remember these people's attitudes.

Only when you are strong enough

can you make others submit to you.

Otherwise,

you'll always be someone else's stepping stone

and have nothing.

Have you kept that in mind?

Answer me.

I've kept it in mind.

Louder.

I've kept it in mind.

Louder!

(I've kept it in mind!)

There were too many things going on

last night that I neglected you.

Are you okay?

Don't worry, Your Lordship.

I'm all right.

Don't be self-willed again.

Protect yourself.

This isn't something you should get involved in.

I've troubled you.

I know

you want to feed the famine victims.

I'll write you an edict.

Go to Pei Clan's granary to take out some food

and send the food to them.

I'll take care

of the rest.

Thank you, Your Lordship.

From now on,

just stay by my side.

After this busy period,

I'll travel south with you to go sightseeing.

Are you really interested in sightseeing?

All that matters is you're happy.

We can talk about this

later.

(Nanling, Pei Clan's Granary)

Bring them over.

Be careful.

All right.

You can go now.

But there are only two bags of rice here.

The edict clearly writes five dan of grain.

Take it or leave it.

If you don't want it, get lost.

What's with you?

These people are hateful

for feigning compliance.

It's what food given out of pity

is like.

Ci.

If you want to help those famine victims,

these two bags of rice aren't enough.

Ziming.

Go to the deserted temple

and give porridge and medicine to those famine victims.

I'll figure out the rest.

Miss Jiang.

Ayan.

Are you going out on the boat?

I want to get some food in the river.

It's hard to catch fish at this time of year.

If I can't catch any fish,

I can always catch something else.

If you want to help famine victims,

why not seek help from Lord?

If I rely on others for everything,

I'll never be able to solve any problems.

Let me help you.

Young Master.

Young Master, taste it.

Young Master.

Young Master.

Young Master.

Speak.

Pei Yan's maid, who exposed our whereabouts,

is out on a boat alone.

Father worked so hard for Pei Clan

but suffered so much.

I want to get justice for him.

Here.

Miss Jiang, you're amazing.

It's Nanling river that's amazing.

But is this edible?

I read it in a medical book.

It's called bitterweed.

You can eat it after boiling it in water.

You can add some seasoning

or make it a salad.

Although it's not as delicious as rice,

it can fill your stomach for a while.

Nanling's famine victims

should really thank you and Lord.

Lord placed righteousness above family.

He should be

someone trustworthy.

Young Master.

You're just a maid,

but you're quite fiery.

What are you doing?

I suspect you're harboring criminals.

I want to search the boat.

Our boat is so small

that you can see everything at a glance.

I think you're here to cause trouble.

So what if I am?

If you hadn't interfered,

my father wouldn't end up this way now.

What are you waiting for?

Search them.

Losers.

You're nosy, aren't you?

Okay.

I'll throw you into the lake and feed you to the fish today.

Young Master.

We're no match for him.

We should heal our wounds first.

Ayan.

Go home first.

Thank you.

I'm just fighting violence with violence.

This is the third time you've saved me.

The first time

was in the county jail.

The second time was in the dry well at the deserted temple.

This is the third time.

If you want to thank me,

why not just submit to me

and be my spy?

I didn't finish talking.

You tried killing me three times

and saved me three times.

We're even.

(Jiyun Temple)

Miss Jiang.

What's wrong?

Let's cook the porridge and dishes separately.

Why?

I'm just used to separating

rice and dishes.

How about I do it instead?

Sure.

Commander.

Can I borrow your rock sugar?

What's that?

It's

what you used to tease me

by breaking my kite.

Do you want me to give you another example?

Here.

Have some porridge.

Miss.

I want meat.

Be good.

Have some porridge first.

Here.

How about I teach you a trick?

Close your eyes with me.

Imagine that in front of you

is a bowl of steaming

and fragrant braised beef.

Take a bite

and the taste lingers in your mouth.

Chew it

and it's smooth and chewy.

At this time,

what goes best with braised beef

is this bowl of delicious hot porridge.

Drink slowly.

Is it good?

Yes.

Drink more. Here.

Here.

Taste it.

I added sugar.

Try it.

Try it.

Do you think

treating them to a bowl of porridge

will solve their problems?

I know it's impossible,

but I'll think of a solution.

Do you want to try

fighting violence with violence?

Bottoms up.

How come it's you again?

We'll give you ten minutes.

Send five dan of grains

and 50 jin of meat

to the deserted temple in the west of the city.

How dare you make trouble here?

Boys.

Get your weapons

and get them.

Attack!

Your head is fine.

Open your eyes.

Do you know who he is?

Even the king of hell will run when he sees him.

He's Guangming Bureau's Commander Wei Zhao.

Hurry and prepare five dan of grains

and 50 jin of meat.

So what if he's Guangming Bureau's commander?

How dare you offend Nanling's Pei Clan?

You guys are really bold.

You bully others by taking advantage of your power.

And you bully the weak and fear the strong.

You're worse than animals.

I'll cut your flesh

and drain your blood.

What can you do to me?

Please spare me, Lord Wei.

Miss Jiang is easily persuaded.

I hate bargaining the most.

I asked you to open up the granary.

I can't do that.

These rice belong to Pei Clan.

Even if I had ten heads,

I wouldn't dare do it.

If Nanling's Pei Clan has any objections,

ask them to find me at any time.

Go!

I'll go.

I'll go.

I'll go immediately.

Get up.

Hurry and prepare it.

Hurry!

You took advantage of my influence.

It feels quite good.

Thank you.

Do you want some sugar people?

Which one do you want?

Boss, how much is this?

This is five cents.

Five cents?

Here.

All right.

This is a thank-you gift.

How ugly.

How can you say that

in front of the craftsman?

Ugly?

I think it looks like you.

Tell me.

If I ate its eyes and nose,

would it look more like you?

You're not afraid of me

anymore.

I'm afraid of you.

I'm very afraid of you.

Guangming Bureau's commander

is fierce, cunning,

and resolute.

Who wouldn't be afraid of you?

However,

That's what outsiders think.

I don't think that way.

Let's go.

Your Lordship.

I heard that Commander Wei took Miss Jiang

to Pei Clan's granary and made a big fuss.

They forced them to open the granary and give away grains.

(Changfeng Estate)

Your Lordship.

Ci.

Why are you with Sanlang?

I had some trouble getting the grain.

Fortunately, Commander Wei helped me.

Did they give you a hard time?

The minions of powerful clans always look down on others.

Miss Jiang is alone and weak.

It's normal for her to be disobeyed.

I didn't think it through.

I will punish them

for Ci.

I've taught them a lesson.

All that matters is that you don't blame me for meddling.

Ci.

You're not hurt, are you?

No.

It's late.

Go back to your room and rest.

Your Lordship.

I promised the maids

that I would tell them about my time in Qingkang.

Maids?

Miss Jiang.

Shaojun can't bear to see you

sleeping in the servants' quarters.

But speaking of which,

Lord of Jianding's favorite maid

doesn't even have a nice room.

If word about this gets out,

I'm afraid even the maids

will have something to say.

It's all right if they talked about me,

but they mustn't discredit Lord.

I'll have someone arrange a room for you tonight.

You can invite the maids you're familiar with.

If you're tired,

get some rest.

Thank you, Your Lordship.

I'll go find them.

Shaojun, you're

a perfect lord.

Thank you for taking care of Ci,

Sanlang.

I can finally get a good night's sleep today.

♪Dare you fall in love with me under the moon♪

♪Embracing the fiery passion♪

♪Dare you spend the rest of your life with me♪

♪Facing everything together♪

♪Dare you promise me a lifetime together♪

♪Embracing me tightly♪

♪Dare you stage a fateful encounter with me♪

♪Making a vow I looked forward to♪

♪Did you see the mountains on your way here♪

♪Those are the curves you traveled♪

♪Passing by the thorny past♪

♪Was it all just to meet you♪

♪Promising you an unchanging vow♪

♪Lie quietly against my chest when you're tired♪

♪I promise to quietly watch the world with you forever♪

♪As if our first encounter♪

(Wei Zhao, Jiang Ci)

(Ci was also with Sanlang)

(at the deserted temple.)

(When did they become close?)

(Your Lordship.)

(Is he Wei Sanlang?)

I heard from others

that he's famous in Qingkang for his good looks.

I came here looking for clues,

but I accidentally

fell into the water.

Fortunately, Miss Jiang saved me.

What else do you know?

Just show us.

Don't hide it.

Of course.

(Shameless Cat wore a mask,)

but I fought him several times.

If he's Commander Wei,

(I should be able to recognize him.)

(You're right, Your Lordship.)

Black is black

and white is white.

You can't mess around with it.

(Your Lordship.)

(You've been cooped up in your room for days.)

Do you feel better?

(Lord, you're a kind man.)

I think you're a gentleman.

No one can compare to you.

You're a kind man.

(You're handsome)

(and charming.)

(Lots of ladies must like you.)

(Wei Zhao, Jiang Ci)

(Will Ci)

(lie to me?)

Why are you looking

at this arrow again all of a sudden?

This is the only clue

left by Silver Masked Man.

After Teng Rui's case,

he disappeared.

I'll feel uneasy

until he's captured.

Has Ziming sorted out the scrolls

of the military equipment case?

Yes.

We have all the witnesses and evidence.

We can close the case this time.

Tell the public that the case is complicated

and is still under investigation.

If the evidence is conclusive,

we won't tolerate it.

Only after the storm has passed

and the public opinion has subsided

can we explain

to His Majesty.

By Lord's command,

the crimes committed by those involved

are too many.

They are paraded on the streets today

to appease the people.

By Lord's command,

the crimes committed by those involved

are too many.

They are paraded on the streets today

to appease the people.

I've reported

your upright and righteous act

back to Qingkang.

His Majesty is pleased.

I believe your reinstatement

is just around the corner.

Thank you for your help, Sanlang.

I'll

keep it in mind.

By Lord's command,

the crimes committed by those involved

are too many.

They are paraded on the streets today

to appease the people.

Don't throw eggs.

Throw this instead. Here.

(Jiyun Temple)

Here.

Take this.

Take this.

Everybody will get one.

Thank you.

Take this.

Everybody will get one.

Miss Jiang.

You had a great idea.

It's such a waste to use food

to hit the bad guys.

Pei Clan

usually bullies the people.

They finally got hit by karma.

All this

is thanks to Lord.

Yes.

However,

there's another person

who played a great role in rectifying Pei Clan.

Who is it?

Forget it.

He probably doesn't care.

Here. Take this.

Everybody will get one.

Here.

Lord is here.

Your Lordship.

Hurry, Lord is here.

Thank you, Your Lordship.

Lord is a kind man.

A kind man. Thank you, Your Lordship.

Thank you, Your Lordship.

Thank you, Your Lordship.

Here are some food and winter clothes.

It's a token of my kindness.

Get up.

Thank you, Your Lordship.

Here, get up.

Get up.

Come and get the food.

Thank you, Your Lordship.

Why are you here, Your Lordship?

You worked so hard to

pick up a few cabbages on the street.

I brought you some.

Let me thank you on their behalf.

Actually,

Commander Wei helped them get food last time.

But do you know

why they only seek justice from you?

It's because Commander Wei has a bad reputation.

Everyone's scared of him.

To them, you're a good man

and a hero.

You said this before.

I still think the same way.

Speaking of Sanlang's bad reputation,

are you scared of him?

I'd better stay away

from a monster like Commander Wei.

Speaking of which,

do you want to go to Xuzhou to visit your family?

Yes.

Now that Nanling's case is over,

why don't I go with you?

We never caught Silver Masked Man.

If you go in and out on your own,

I worry about your safety.

Are you

accompanying me as my master?

When I first left home,

I was carefree and free.

But now that I've become a maid,

I almost lost my life several times.

This is a disaster

for my family.

If you go with me,

I'm afraid my family will be angry with you.

I'll go get busy first.

I'm hungry.

Here.

These are for both of you.

Thanks.

No problem.

Thank you.

Miss Jiang.

Has Lord left?

Yes.

Miss Jiang.

Could you introduce me to Lord?

Get up and talk.

I want to seek justice for my husband.

Your porridge is here.

Here, Sir.

Please enjoy.

Have you changed the way to make Songzao cake?

No.

Is there something wrong with it?

I just think

the taste is different from last time.

Why don't I get you another plate?

No thanks.

Just leave it.

Please enjoy.

It's the usual taste.

I thought Father ruined it today.

Try it again, Sir.

Do you still think something's wrong with the taste?

Could it be that the girl from last time isn't here

so you lost your appetite?

Yes.

Good food tastes better when shared.

Han.

Get back to work.

Go to the backyard and wash the dishes.

My Lord.

I found out

the identity of the old house owner.

His name was Zheng Sheng.

He was a foundryman at Foundry Bureau.

Nanling Foundry Bureau?

Yes.

Nanling Foundry Bureau

had an accident two months ago.

Several foundrymen were burned to death.

Zheng Sheng is also among them.

How did you know?

When I first looked into the military equipment case,

He Zhenwen had mentioned it.

But

he only mentioned it briefly.

I didn't delve into it.

Now that I think about it,

perhaps the fire

wasn't an accident.

You said before that the military equipment case isn't over.

Could this

be the key?

Did you find any clues about the footprints?

Not yet.

Although Zheng Sheng is dead,

he should have been in a relationship with a woman.

This woman

doesn't know martial arts.

Only by finding her

can we know

the relationship

between them and the Yan Sisters.

Give me.

Give it back to me!

Mother, what are they eating?

If you don't study hard,

you'll end up

begging and eating kitchen slop like them.

(It is said that Zhao Wu married and had children)

outside before entering the palace.

His descendants

(have lived in Nanling for a long time.)

(These are the oranges I planted.)

(Try them.)

I'm just used to separating

rice and dishes.

Ayan.

Go home first.

(Could the mysterious footprints be Ayan's?)

(Does she know Zheng Sheng?)

(What does the Yans have to do with them?)

My husband's name is Zheng Sheng.

He's a foundryman at Nanling Foundry Bureau.

He died in the fire at Foundry Bureau

two months ago.

(Zheng Sheng, Blacksmith Nanling Foundry Bureau)

(You mean)

(Zheng Sheng found)

(that all the workshops except Grade A)

were using scrap metal?

Sheng can guarantee

that all Grade A forged swords

can cut through iron

and aren't bad products.

But their whereabouts are unknown after being produced

by Grade A and sent away.

Sheng was burned alive in the workshop

not long after he mentioned this to me.

The officials said

it was due to improper operation by the foundrymen.

But Sheng and those old blacksmiths

are diligent and dedicated.

They would never neglect their duties.

Sheng must have been killed

after discovering their secret.

Later,

I tried finding the families of the other foundrymen,

but they all left Nanling

overnight.

Sheng and I have always been low-key.

I guess

that's why I escaped.

The businessmen and officials in Nanling collude with each other.

There's no one you can trust.

They downplayed the fire.

I've carefully stayed hidden

so that I can seek justice for Sheng

someday.

Miss Jiang.

I beg you to take me to see Lord.

Lord can sacrifice his relatives for justice.

He must have a way to get justice for Zheng Sheng.

Get up first.

Do you have proof?

Yes,

but

I can only hand it over to Lord myself.

Miss Jiang.

I beg you.

Miss Ayan.

Is this the proof?

Sheng can't afford jewelry.

I made this for you.

(He made a knife ring for me.)

You can look into it.

The casting material of it

is different from those produced by other workshops.

Your Lordship.

Ayan won't lie.

Help her.

Miss Ayan.

This is a big deal.

Stay at Changfeng Estate first.

Once I've investigated this thoroughly,

I'll give you an explanation.

To be safe,

don't mention this

to anyone else.

Thank you, Your Lordship.

Thank you, Your Lordship.

I compared the footprints with Miss Ayan's shoes

and they're a match.

How is Miss Ayan

related to the Yans?

You mentioned

that Zhao Wu's wife

was once a slave.

Yes.

She seems to be freed from slavery

only after Zhao Wu entered the palace.

Slaves often ate kitchen slop.

Many people who escaped slavery

would be traumatized.

Miss Ayan doesn't like to mix food

when she cooks.

Could

Ayan be a descendant of Zhao Wu?

My Lord.

Why is Miss Ayan here?

Don't be afraid.

He's not a bad guy.

Go back first.

I'll find you later.

Lord has begun to doubt our relationship.

We should be more cautious from now on.

What is my relationship

with you?

You have no shame, Commander Wei.

I guess you're not afraid of being exposed.

I worried for nothing.

Did something happen to Miss Ayan?

No comments.

You just said I'm not a bad guy.

These are two different things.

Why did Ayan meet Pei Yan?

I'm afraid

it's because of the fire at Foundry Bureau.

She must have been following us

to find an opportunity

to complain to Pei Yan.

If she tells him about Yan Sisters,

won't we be put in a passive position?

That depends

on how much Miss Ayan knows about Yan Sisters.

However,

Pei Yan

has more pressing matters right now.

Did we get it wrong?

Is there a different story to the military equipment case?

Could Foundry Bureau

have hidden a batch of premium weapons?

But where did they go?

We can only close the military equipment case with corruption.

Otherwise, if His Majesty's suspicion resurfaces,

our return to the imperial court

will be delayed.

One more thing.

I found out

that Zheng Sheng who Miss Ayan mentioned

was the owner of the old house

that I found when I was looking for the traces

of the Yan Sisters some time ago.

I can't believe they're linked to the Yan Sisters.

I'll see if I can find out more information from Miss Ayan.

No.

Our priority now

is the military equipment case.

Go to Foundry Bureau

to find a list of the foundrymen that included Zheng Sheng.

Don't alert anyone.

As for the Yan Sisters,

it won't be hard

to get information out of Ayan

since she trusts me.

Shaojun.

Are you free?

Commander Wei?

Sanlang mustn't find out

about the military equipment case

before we find the truth.

Leave first.

Yes.

Sanlang, come in.

You wanted to see me, Sanlang?

Now that the case is closed,

I'd like to ask

when you plan to return to Qingkang.

The military equipment case still needs to be wrapped up.

Returning hastily

might do His Majesty wrong.

Why don't you

go back first, Sanlang?

If I go back

without you,

won't that make me negligent?

I didn't think it through.

You'll

have to stay at Changfeng Estate

a little longer.

You're too kind, Shaojun.

Speaking of which,

I saw Miss Ayan outside just now.

Ci was scared of boredom,

so I allowed her to bring Miss Ayan back for a small get-together.

I see.

Spy on Pei Yan and Ayan.

Let me know

if they meet in private.

Yes.

Just stay here.

Let me know if you need anything.

Miss Jiang.

I don't know how I can thank you.

You don't have to thank me.

You should thank Lord.

Yes,

but

how can I thank Lord?

Miss Jiang.

Do you know what Lord usually likes?

(Lord is willing to help Ayan,)

so she must thank him.

But he's rich

and has nothing to worry about.

What should she get him?

Are you seeing which one is expensive

and could fetch a good price?

You're just in time.

What gift would you like?

Me?

Yes.

What kind of gifts do men like to receive?

I don't know.

How could you not know?

I never received one.

Has no one ever given you a gift?

They need to have the nerve to do so.

Didn't I give you a sugar people?

Didn't you eat it?

I'll give you one next time then.

It doesn't matter what you give me.

It's the thought that counts.

♪Pluck a red bean, cherish you♪

♪Deep within♪

♪A flower of affection blooms without fading♪

♪Forever in love♪

♪Fold a kite, let it fly with the wind♪

♪Into sweet dreams♪

♪The beautiful moments we shared last through time♪

♪We never leave each other♪

♪My love sees the sun rising and the moon setting♪

♪Your face stays vivid in my mind♪

♪Two hearts bound to each other♪

♪Like flowing water, love and hate continue♪

♪I only wish for your unwavering heart♪

♪You are still there when I turn back♪

♪As passionate as we first met, I hold your hands through eternity♪

♪Time cannot separate us♪

♪Our longings go on♪

♪My love sees the sun rising and the moon setting♪

♪Your face stays vivid in my mind♪

♪Two hearts bound to each other♪

♪Like flowing water, love and hate continue♪

♪I only wish for your unwavering heart♪

♪You are still there when I turn back♪

♪As passionate as we first met, I hold your hands through eternity♪

♪Time cannot separate us♪

♪Our longings go on♪