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[The Autumn Ballad]
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Timing and Subtitles by 🍂 The Autumn Ballad 🍁 Team @viki.com
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♫ Winter clouds and light skies, the geese fly through leaving a trail of sorrow ♫
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♫ I lean against the window and look into the distance ♫
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♫ Near the deserted West River ♫
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♫ I hear you singing ♫
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♫ Every time our eyes meet, the longing is still there ♫
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♫ Separated by thousands of mountains and oceans, waiting for the full moon ♫
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♫ Just to meet the beautiful lady again ♫
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♫ Going through three lifetimes with you while smiling behind the pearl bead curtain ♫
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♫ In this life, I will not let you down ♫
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♫ I will fly over the lands together with you ♫
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♫ Even if everything becomes silent ♫
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♫ In this life, I will not let you down ♫
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♫ I will fly over the lands together with you ♫
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♫ Even if everything becomes silent ♫
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[The Autumn Ballad]
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[Episode 30]
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Before Imperial Physician Zahn's murder, only the chef, Ding Yu Chu, had access to him and brought him meals.
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Lord, I think something is fishy about the whole thing.
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Say it.
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I'm not certain.
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The whole incident developed very fast and smoothly.
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You close of late Marquis' case was already four years ago.
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How is the case reopened now?
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Physician Zhan's case is linked to my father's case.
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If I leave it alone, I might miss the truth.
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Whatever lead it may be, I'd rather be wrong than overlook it.
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[Ding Residence]
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He just died.
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An arrow from the Firewood Office.
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No. We fell into a trap. Let's go.
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Lord Liang. What are you doing here?
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Master, it's a crossbow arrow from Firewood Office.
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Liang Yi, you murdered an imperial chef.
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What are you planning?
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Yuan Lang, I underestimated you.
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Arrest him.
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Lord!
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[Ding Residence]
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Split up and chase them!
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Yes!
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Go!
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Stop right there!
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Song Jin, go!
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He's here! Go!
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Your Majesty, we found this letter where Physician Ding lived.
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This is Liang Yi's handwriting.
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The past month, Chef Ding and Liang Yi communicated via letters.
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It's all there in black and white.
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Liang Yi couldn't bribe Chef Ding so he threatened to torture him at Firewood Office,
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and ordered Chef Ding to tamper with Your Majesty's food.
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Fortunately, Chef Ding was grateful for Your Majesty's kindness.
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He knew Liang Yi would kill him if he refused to help.
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He refused to do Liang Yi's bidding and sacrificed himself to expose him.
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Yesterday, Chef Ding requested to meet Liang Yi and informed Main Administrative Office beforehand.
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I led my men there, but we were too late.
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Chef Ding was murdered.
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We caught Liang Yi red-handed at the crime scene.
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However, he managed to escape.
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Liang Yi was serving me for years.
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He's always been loyal.
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Your Majesty sees good in people,
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but I've been investigating Liang Yi for months.
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I have the evidence.
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The officers on this list are contacts Liang Yi secretly established over the years.
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"General He"?
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Liang Yi used his position to monitor the officers.
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He used the He family's misconduct against civilian women as leverage.
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Thus, General He agreed to work with Liang Yi.
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And afterward, core members of Northern Army of Dashuo were arrested one by one.
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The records are available in the archive.
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Liang Yi abused Your Majesty's trust and his rank to manipulate the Imperial Court and eliminate dissidents.
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He committed countless crimes.
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It's truly horrifying.
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I suspect Liang Yi thinks he's lost Your Majesty's favor after Main Administrative Office was redone.
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He started plotting a contingency plan to serve a different master.
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The Crown Prince's birth mother, Noble Consort Guo, is very close with Marquis Wei Yuan's family.
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With that relationship, Liang Yi earned the Crown Prince's trust easily.
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His Highness is a kind person.
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He is not as scheming as Liang Yi.
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Liang Yi controls the Crown Prince and commands the officers.
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He even controls the Northern Army of the He family.
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He might as well rule the country.
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I want Liang Yi captured alive.
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I'll get the answer from him!
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Yes, Your Majesty.
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Hurry up! Faster!
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Quick!
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[Sealed on day 15 of the seventh month of year 27 of Chengzhao Era]
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[Firewood Office]
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[Liang Manor]
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Stop!
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Housekeeper.
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[Plain Feathers]
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Orders from Official Yuan!
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The Liang family is related to Liang Yi's treachery.
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Until the case is closed, no one can escape!
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All supplies will be transported by Main Administrative Office.
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If anyone breaks the rule, the whole family shall be executed!
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Take them to Main Administrative Office's prison!
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Guard this place!
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Yes!
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Master, we confiscated all records of Firewood Office.
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They are being guarded.
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Congratulations on your success.
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Don't celebrate so soon. Liang Yi is full of tricks.
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Now he's on the run, he might stir up trouble.
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Master, the Firewood Office is gone.
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Even if Liang Yi is alive, he's nothing but a wanted fugitive.
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Don't underestimate him.
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He is very capable.
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We can't let our guard down until he is arrested.
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However, I'm more worried about the mastermind who set plans for Liang Yi.
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We know nothing of this person.
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I had several battles of wits with Liang Yi and still couldn't take him down.
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But this mastermind struck him down in one go.
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Using Ding to frame Liang Yi wasn't smart.
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How did he know Liang Yi would show up there?
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Master, even the smartest person makes mistakes so does Liang Yi.
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I doubt Liang Yi wasn't aware of the threat.
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He was aware of it, but the mastermind made Liang Yi go there.
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The intelligence of this mastermind is beyond us.
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Are you saying it's best we don't get involved in the mastermind's plans?
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[Qiu Manor]
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Treason?
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First Sister-in-law, you must be mistaken.
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It was an order from Imperial Court.
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The manor was sealed right before us.
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Rumors are all over the city; how can I be mistaken?
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Everything in Imperial Court can change overnight.
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Will Lord Liang's case put us in danger, too?
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Don't worry. We were pardoned by His Majesty.
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We barely had interactions with Lord Liang.
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We have nothing to do with this.
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Yan, how lucky is she?
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When she left, I thought she was ignorant.
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She gave up her luxurious life as a noblewoman for a wanderer's life.
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Now, she is lucky, out of harm's way.
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It's best not to get caught up in this.
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I'll pray at the ancestral shrine tomorrow.
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May our ancestors watch over Qiu Family and Lord Liang.
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Thank you, Official Qin.
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At ease.
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Our country values the trades with merchants of Northern Liang.
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You were attacked by bandits inside our borders.
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The Imperial Court will see that it is taken care of.
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Now, the northern trade route has guards and patrol.
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Have no worries the next time you travel here.
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The Dashuo stores have been waiting for these goods.
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If there's nothing else, I must take my leave.
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By the rules, you must check the inventory.
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If any items are missing, I'll report to Imperial Court and compensate you.
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It's just a few crates. The things are all here.
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I must go now.
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- Take them away.
- Hold on.
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Let's not take any chances just to save time.
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Check the inventory.
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We wouldn't want more trouble later.
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If everything is set, we only need your signature on the paperwork to close the case.
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I know my merchandise.
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I know nothing is missing.
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Where should I sign?
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Bei Xue.
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Follow me.
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Thank you.
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Qin Xuan, you are back from work.
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I heard it was a great feat.
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I made some food for you to celebrate your success.
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You just returned from the suburb so you didn't hear what happened in the city.
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I'll tell you the whole story.
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Never mind. Go home after doing the food.
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It's about Lord Liang.
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Don't you want to know?
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What happened to Liang Yi?
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They said Lord Liang killed the imperial chef and was involved in treason.
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He's a wanted fugitive in the city.
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Impossible! That is nonsense!
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It's true.
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Main Administrative Office raided Firewood Office.
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Liang Manor was sealed off.
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Official Yuan is hunting down Lord Liang.
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All will tell you the same thing.
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Why would I lie to you?
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I'm glad Qiu Yan is gone.
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But Liang Yi would never betray his country!
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Yuan Lang must have set him up.
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A wanted fugitive...
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He hasn't been captured.
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No. I must find Liang Yi before Yuan Lang.
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Miss, are people with hats from Northern Liang?
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Mozhou is at the borders of Dashuo and Northern Liang.
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Many merchants of Northern Liang come here to trade.
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Back in the capital, I heard stories how hideous and rude Northern Liang people are.
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But now I've seen them, the only thing is men wear
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a weird hat and women wear a giant ring on their index fingers.
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Other than that, they look just like us.
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Which elderly lady of the manor made up stories about people in our neighboring countries?
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Northern Liang is right next to our country; it's normal the people look just like us.
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But their customs and behaviors are a little different.
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Back at the manor, I heard stories.
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Thank you for taking me so I can widen my view and see truth for myself.
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Miss, there seems to be a wedding up ahead.
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Let's go look.
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Let's go.
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Great!
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Wonderful!
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Yes!
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Wedding candy.
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- We have the same custom!
- Indeed.
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Yes!
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Sir, why don't the couple wear a matching color?
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Ladies, you must be foreigners.
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It's our custom here, if two people from different countries get married,
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they wear traditional clothing from their home countries.
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See? Red represents joy in Dashuo,
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but in Northern Liang, it's the color white.
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Great!
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Women of Northern Liang wear a big ring since they are little.
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When they get married, the groom takes the ring to symbolize the end of maidenhood.
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It's also a coming-of-age ceremony for them.
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Great!
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What are you looking at?
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Wonderful!
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This is a petal of the Anling blossom.
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I saw this at the marketplace.
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The merchant told me
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the petal is an ingredient of a special poison.
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This is used during a wedding in Northern Liang.
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It means that whoever breaks the vow is as good as poisoned and shall die a horrible death.
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The people of Northern Liang are indeed a tough bunch.
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Wonderful!
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This looks nice.
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Miss, look at that.
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It's beautiful.
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Sir, how much is this?
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- Just ten copper coins.
- Listen up.
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Look around. I can lower the price if you're buying.
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How so?
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To capture the Firewood Office Inspector, checkpoints are all around the city.
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They check all your crates and chests.
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I thought Lord Liang was His Majesty's trusted officer.
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How is he a wanted criminal now?
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Trust me, its true?
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He tried to assassinate His Majesty.
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Main Administrative Office caught him in the act.
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Did they catch him?
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Qing Dai, let's go.
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- Thank you, Sir.
- I don't think so.
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[Royal Academy]
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Has Liang Yi come to you?
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No.
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If Liang Yi comes to you, make him stay and find a way to notify me.
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I can't follow that order.
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Why not?
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You promised me you would make me Lord Liang's wife.
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Now, Lord Liang is wanted for treason. His family will be punished.
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There is no turning back from this.
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Do you want me to marry a dead man?
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You got it all wrong.
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I was merely ordered to take him into custody.
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It's not me who wants him dead.
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Does it really matter?
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We don't even know for sure if Lord Liang would be safe.
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I'm afraid this partnership... can't last.
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I beg to differ, Miss Xiao Xiao.
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You must work with me now.
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It's the only way to keep Liang Yi alive.
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[I can bring down Liang Yi of Firewood Office.]
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[However, I require cooperation of Main Administrative Office.]
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[If you are interested, await my plan.]
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Someone set up a murder to lure Liang Yi.
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I merely used the opportunity.
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But it seems the mastermind behind this wants Liang Yi doomed beyond saving.
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Liang Yi got away; they won't give up so easily.
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His Majesty ordered me to capture Liang Yi alive.
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If Main Administrative Office can arrest him, he may yet live.
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He might have a chance to clear his name.
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But if Liang Yi falls into the mastermind's trap,
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it will surely
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be the end of him.
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Sir, what took you so long?
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You knew I was coming.
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Official Yuan raided the entire Firewood Office.
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All your hideouts are no longer safe.
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So this is the first place that came to mind.
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There is nowhere safe in this city.
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However, someone came to me and prepared a safer place for you.
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Waiter!
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- Yes.
- I'm waiting!
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Coming!
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Come inside.
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This is an abandoned warehouse of Ministry of War.
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No one came here in years.
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It's under Ministry of War's jurisdiction.
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People from Main Administrative Office wouldn't dare search this place.
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Thank you.
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We're old friends.
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Don't mention it.
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Where is Song Jin?
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Where is he?
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To help me escape,
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he sacrificed himself.
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Stop standing there.
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You must be thirsty. Have some water.
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What do you plan to do next?
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Follow the lead of that dead chef.
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What can I do for you?
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There's nothing to do.
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Yuan Lang knows we are close.
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If you helped me, he would surely know.
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Yao Gai.
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Follow Liang Yi's order. Run a background check on Chef Ding and his contacts.
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Yes.
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I heard that Qiu Yan left.
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We agreed not to contact each other.
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But given the circumstances,
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I hope she never returns.
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Master, when will you confess to Madam Su?
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You should strike while the iron is hot
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before regrets strike back.
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- Shut it!
- Sorry!
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- It's true!
- Shut it!
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- I'll teach you a lesson!
- I'm being honest.
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Sir, I'm sorry.
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[Memorial Tablet of Song Jin, a beloved friend]
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Over the years, you kept yourself in Firewood Office for your father and your ambition,
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but you were never happy.
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Don't forget, your father's last wish
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was for you to stay out of Imperial Court struggles.
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Master! I beg you!
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Don't avenge me! Just stay alive!
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Here, Miss.
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Miss Yan didn't come here just to have tea.
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But I know nothing about Liang Yi's whereabouts.
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Besides, the capital is full of soldiers who want to capture him.
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Even if he escaped alive, he wouldn't stay in the city. Right?
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Yao Gai. I didn't come without knowing the risks.
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He was framed so he wouldn't just flee
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and live in hiding the rest of his life.
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If he wants to stay and investigate,
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he can only trust you since the manor and Firewood Office are sealed.
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Yao Gai, I understand your concern.
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But please think, was I your benefactor or was it Liang Yi?
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[Main Administrative Office]
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Normally speaking, Chef Ding worked in the palace
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so detailed files are about him.
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But there is no record of his life before he started working here.
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He has no friends in the capital.
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Most importantly, the related evidence
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is locked up inside Main Administrative Office's storeroom.
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[For Ding Tixiang's eyes only]
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[For Ding Tixiang's eyes only]
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Master, what brings you back?
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I'm here for the evidence.
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You could have let me know; I could have taken care of it.
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Never mind. I'll get it.
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The morgue should be secured. Why is the door wide open?
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Where is the guard?
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It's my mistake. Sorry.
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Keep watch.
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Yes.
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Great!
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[As Loyal as a Subject]
[Distant Waves of Ice and Snow]
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Marvelous!
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Splendid!
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Great!
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00:31:38,079 --> 00:31:46,079
Splendid!
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It's me!
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Who is after you?
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00:32:22,140 --> 00:32:23,560
I don't know.
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Judging by how they look, they don't work for Main Administrative Office.
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Splendid!
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Spectacular!
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Whats wrong?
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00:32:49,600 --> 00:32:51,119
Hey.
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Great!
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00:32:59,920 --> 00:33:01,719
Splendid!
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00:33:08,424 --> 00:33:12,236
[Memorial Tablet of Song Jin, a beloved friend]
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00:33:35,820 --> 00:33:37,420
I'm all right.
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00:33:40,520 --> 00:33:43,939
I asked Yao Gai to escort Qing Dai back to Qiu Manor.
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Good.
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00:33:46,980 --> 00:33:49,079
It's not safe here.
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00:33:53,000 --> 00:33:56,739
Did you find this at Main Administrative Office?
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00:33:58,680 --> 00:34:02,379
They are fake letters. I can't learn anything from them.
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00:34:02,379 --> 00:34:06,700
However, when I was leaving Main Administrative Office,
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00:34:06,700 --> 00:34:10,199
I accidentally found Ding Yu Chu's body.
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00:34:10,199 --> 00:34:12,360
I learned something new there.
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00:34:12,360 --> 00:34:14,260
What is it?
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00:34:14,260 --> 00:34:17,260
I smelled a weird rotting scent from his body.
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00:34:17,260 --> 00:34:21,160
It was like the scent on my father's body when he died six years ago.
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00:34:21,160 --> 00:34:24,520
It smelled like rust when my father died.
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00:34:24,520 --> 00:34:26,841
I didn't notice it during the funeral.
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00:34:26,841 --> 00:34:29,139
I thought hot weather sped decomposing.
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00:34:29,139 --> 00:34:33,800
But I found the same scent on Ding Yu Chu's body.
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00:34:34,560 --> 00:34:36,760
I've seen plenty of bodies at Firewood Office.
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I've never known anything like it.
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00:34:40,639 --> 00:34:43,019
"It smelled like rust"?
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00:34:43,019 --> 00:34:47,399
It sounds like the symptom from a poison used in Northern Liang.
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00:34:49,360 --> 00:34:51,320
A poison from Northern Liang?
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00:34:51,320 --> 00:34:54,719
After I left, I went to Northern Liang's border with Dashuo.
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00:34:54,719 --> 00:34:59,579
That's where I learned of a Northern Liang herb known as Anling blossom.
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00:34:59,579 --> 00:35:03,420
Its petal is used to make Anling poison.
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00:35:03,420 --> 00:35:06,000
Those poisoned will die after passing out.
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00:35:06,000 --> 00:35:09,499
But there won't be other signs of poisoning.
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00:35:09,499 --> 00:35:12,719
The next few days after the person dies,
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00:35:12,719 --> 00:35:16,919
there is a rotting scent similar to rust.
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00:35:16,919 --> 00:35:21,560
The bones will turn greenish black over time.
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00:35:25,159 --> 00:35:27,520
It seemed Chef Ding died from an arrow,
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00:35:27,520 --> 00:35:31,339
but the arrow didn't hit vital organs, and there wasn't much bleeding.
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00:35:31,339 --> 00:35:33,960
If he died from poisoning,
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00:35:33,960 --> 00:35:35,840
then it'd make sense.
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00:35:36,760 --> 00:35:43,059
Does it mean your father probably didn't die from Duke Lu's arrow?
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00:35:44,479 --> 00:35:46,079
Indeed.
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00:35:46,700 --> 00:35:48,199
All these indicate
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00:35:48,199 --> 00:35:50,740
rumors about my father's death being part of a plot
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00:35:50,740 --> 00:35:53,020
were not false.
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00:35:55,099 --> 00:35:57,639
But six years ago, Yuan Lang was stationed elsewhere.
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00:35:57,639 --> 00:36:00,800
He couldn't have known the secrets behind it.
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00:36:02,840 --> 00:36:06,680
If Yuan Lang uses this
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00:36:06,680 --> 00:36:10,379
to set me up and frame me,
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00:36:12,239 --> 00:36:15,739
he would need someone to provide information.
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00:36:17,199 --> 00:36:19,160
As far as I know,
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the Anling blossoms only grow in Northern Liang.
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00:36:22,740 --> 00:36:25,499
The process of making the poison is extremely complex.
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00:36:25,499 --> 00:36:28,960
Only a person from Northern Liang would know how to use this poison.
427
00:36:29,919 --> 00:36:32,760
Is Yuan Lang working with Northern Liang forces
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00:36:32,760 --> 00:36:35,700
just to bring you down?
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00:36:38,320 --> 00:36:40,600
But my memory of the scent alone
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00:36:40,600 --> 00:36:42,919
is not enough to prove what killed my father.
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00:36:42,919 --> 00:36:43,840
We have no proof.
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00:36:43,840 --> 00:36:46,120
This is all just speculation.
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00:36:46,120 --> 00:36:49,919
But your father was buried six years ago; how do we confirm it?
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00:36:49,919 --> 00:36:51,479
We must exhume his remains.
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00:36:51,479 --> 00:36:54,439
You said Anling blossoms slowly turn the bones greenish-black.
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00:36:54,439 --> 00:36:56,719
We can check the color of his bones
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00:36:56,719 --> 00:36:59,600
to see if my father died of the poison.
438
00:37:00,760 --> 00:37:04,479
Will you really dig out your father's remains?
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00:37:05,100 --> 00:37:07,139
This is far more complicated than we think.
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00:37:07,139 --> 00:37:09,320
It concerns the fate of two nations.
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00:37:09,320 --> 00:37:12,879
We need absolute proof
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to determine the next move.
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00:37:16,639 --> 00:37:18,820
As for my duty as a son,
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00:37:19,500 --> 00:37:22,000
I hope my father will understand.
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00:37:44,579 --> 00:37:47,000
Song Jin, get some hot water.
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00:38:24,900 --> 00:38:27,299
If you feel upset,
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00:38:27,919 --> 00:38:30,159
you can tell me.
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00:38:34,299 --> 00:38:36,819
Lately, I've been thinking
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00:38:37,479 --> 00:38:40,000
about my childhood with him.
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00:38:42,679 --> 00:38:44,799
He came to our family when he was six.
451
00:38:45,479 --> 00:38:47,179
He followed me around.
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00:38:48,159 --> 00:38:49,759
Did you know
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00:38:50,320 --> 00:38:53,379
Song Jin was afraid of bugs when he was little?
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00:38:53,940 --> 00:38:56,740
He wouldn't even hurt an ant.
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00:38:58,639 --> 00:39:01,060
For the past six years,
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00:39:01,060 --> 00:39:05,339
he lived a life of killing and violence with me.
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00:39:08,719 --> 00:39:10,579
I almost forgot
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00:39:12,320 --> 00:39:14,700
he was actually
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00:39:15,679 --> 00:39:17,679
the most gentle
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00:39:19,120 --> 00:39:21,099
and kindest of all.
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00:39:21,800 --> 00:39:23,740
You, too.
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00:39:30,800 --> 00:39:33,159
I chose my path.
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00:39:34,360 --> 00:39:36,360
What about him?
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00:39:37,500 --> 00:39:40,360
His only path was to be a loyal servant.
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00:39:45,460 --> 00:39:47,619
If you, Song Jin, and I
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00:39:48,199 --> 00:39:51,080
all left half a month ago,
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00:39:53,919 --> 00:39:58,679
what would our life be at this moment?
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00:39:58,679 --> 00:40:00,519
I thought about it.
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00:40:01,120 --> 00:40:03,840
We two wouldn't need a house.
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00:40:03,840 --> 00:40:07,000
We'd spend the night at the inn where we arrived.
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00:40:07,000 --> 00:40:09,560
We would write all about the local customs
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00:40:09,560 --> 00:40:11,879
and write storytelling scripts full of ideas for a living.
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00:40:11,879 --> 00:40:13,560
Then we'd move to the next place.
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00:40:13,560 --> 00:40:15,779
I've been to the northern frontier of Dashuo.
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00:40:15,779 --> 00:40:20,919
If we go south from there, we'd reach the end of Yazhou.
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00:40:21,539 --> 00:40:24,129
That place is called the edge of the world.
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00:40:38,360 --> 00:40:40,360
It's getting late.
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00:40:41,000 --> 00:40:42,800
Let's call it a day.
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00:40:53,619 --> 00:40:57,219
Qiu Yan, I'm sorry.
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00:40:58,120 --> 00:41:00,399
I only want you to be safe.
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00:41:12,500 --> 00:41:14,200
Qing Dai.
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00:41:16,879 --> 00:41:18,040
Third Miss.
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00:41:18,040 --> 00:41:19,679
When did you come back?
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00:41:19,679 --> 00:41:21,199
I got back last night.
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00:41:21,199 --> 00:41:24,606
It was already late at night so I didn't inform you.
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00:41:25,360 --> 00:41:28,020
Where is my sister?
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00:41:29,080 --> 00:41:30,879
Sorry, Third Miss.
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00:41:30,879 --> 00:41:34,379
I can't disclose her location now.
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00:41:35,639 --> 00:41:37,859
Sure. I understand.
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00:42:00,199 --> 00:42:02,099
Who are you?
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00:42:02,099 --> 00:42:04,080
Why did you tie me up?
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00:42:08,339 --> 00:42:10,940
Did Liang Yi ask you to take me away?
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00:42:12,819 --> 00:42:14,099
Qin Xuan.
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00:42:14,099 --> 00:42:16,399
Two of my trusted fellow officers are going south.
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00:42:16,399 --> 00:42:18,040
They are taking you there as well.
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00:42:18,040 --> 00:42:20,719
I have relatives in the south. They will take care of you.
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00:42:20,719 --> 00:42:22,740
Qin Xuan, stop the cart.
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00:42:22,740 --> 00:42:24,879
- Stop!
- Qiu Yan!
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00:42:24,879 --> 00:42:26,919
Stay out of Liang Yi's investigation.
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00:42:26,919 --> 00:42:28,360
Qin Xuan, how could you do this?
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00:42:28,360 --> 00:42:30,360
Qiu Yan!
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00:42:30,360 --> 00:42:31,940
I know.
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00:42:31,940 --> 00:42:34,020
I know he saved you and your family.
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00:42:34,020 --> 00:42:36,180
You want to stay out of honor.
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00:42:36,180 --> 00:42:39,679
But this time, it's beyond you to help.
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00:42:40,859 --> 00:42:42,500
Don't worry. Liang Yi is capable
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00:42:42,500 --> 00:42:49,419
- to survive. Its okay.
- You don't get it. I returned for one reason; I love him.
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00:42:51,159 --> 00:42:54,379
So why did you leave him?
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00:42:54,379 --> 00:42:56,500
I don't want Liang Yi
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00:42:56,500 --> 00:42:59,239
to give up his ambition due to me.
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00:42:59,239 --> 00:43:02,579
I don't want to give up my dream for his career.
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00:43:03,220 --> 00:43:08,199
I thought nothing was more important than freedom and the future.
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00:43:09,719 --> 00:43:13,659
But now you realize you are wrong, am I right?
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00:43:15,000 --> 00:43:18,299
I heard of his case at the Northern Liang border.
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00:43:19,299 --> 00:43:21,020
I thought I wouldn't see him again.
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00:43:21,020 --> 00:43:23,000
That thought terrified me.
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00:43:23,000 --> 00:43:25,600
I was never so scared before.
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00:43:25,600 --> 00:43:27,840
I can't live without him.
519
00:43:33,750 --> 00:43:42,910
Timing and Subtitles by 🍂 The Autumn Ballad 🍁 Team @viki.com
520
00:43:48,156 --> 00:43:53,604
♫ The roof's eave blocks the moon, letting through only a shimmer ♫
521
00:43:53,604 --> 00:44:00,956
♫ Your sweet smile warms my heart ♫
522
00:44:02,059 --> 00:44:07,476
♫ As if the night haze were a silk garment ♫
523
00:44:07,476 --> 00:44:15,583
♫ Only your appearance can bring color to the silk ♫
524
00:44:15,583 --> 00:44:21,520
♫ Looking in your direction ♫
525
00:44:21,520 --> 00:44:27,876
♫ All the images flood my mind ♫
526
00:44:27,876 --> 00:44:35,700
♫ As I trace your eyebrows ♫
527
00:44:35,700 --> 00:44:43,976
♫ I am willing to wait a lifetime for you ♫
528
00:44:58,770 --> 00:45:03,895
♫ The roof's eave blocks the moon, letting through only a shimmer ♫
529
00:45:03,895 --> 00:45:11,056
♫ Your sweet smile warms my heart ♫
530
00:45:12,840 --> 00:45:17,936
♫ As if the night haze were a silk garment ♫
531
00:45:17,936 --> 00:45:25,476
♫ Only your appearance can bring color to the silk ♫
532
00:45:26,254 --> 00:45:32,116
♫ Seeing loved ones parting ways ♫
533
00:45:32,116 --> 00:45:38,516
♫ I hope the story goes your way ♫
534
00:45:38,516 --> 00:45:46,286
♫ I remember your promise ♫
535
00:45:46,286 --> 00:45:53,780
♫ I am willing to wait a lifetime for you ♫
536
00:45:53,780 --> 00:45:56,800
[Produced by Quhe Film Pictures Production (Beijing) Co., Ltd.]
537
00:45:56,800 --> 00:45:59,770
[Produced by Shanghai Tencent Penguin Film Culture Communication Co., Ltd.]
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