Original subtitles

♪The spring breeze blows through the world♪

♪Blowing across the willow bank and the peach blossoms are brilliant♪

♪The legend spreads♪

♪There is always an amazing heartbeat♪

♪Who picks up the pen and writes that it's not too late to meet♪

♪Looking back to see someone smiling happily♪

♪Adding a touch of intensity to the depth of love♪

♪Being with you in the world of mortals♪

♪Whether it is a hustle or plain life♪

♪There will be no regrets in my life♪

♪See you in the next hundred years♪

♪Don't forget the current youth♪

♪I wish to stay and live up to the passing years♪

♪Every morning and every night we are together♪

♪It turned out we've known each other since the beginning♪

♪A thought at a certain moment♪

♪He sent me a thousand words♪

♪She left a story♪

♪The sound of guqin is like water and the shadow of the light is like a dream♪

♪Everything is tactful♪

♪Looking at the scenery and mountains with you♪

♪The rest of my life will last in perfection♪

♪Wait until the spring breeze blows♪

♪That's when I know your deepest love, and I'll miss♪

(Imperial College)

=A Female Student Arrives at the Imperial College=

=Episode 11=

Deputy Chief!

Second Uncle?

Be quiet!

What are you doing?

Deputy Chief!

Deputy Chief, are you all right?

I'm fine.

I'll take care of him.

You just go.

I'm not leaving.

I'll stay with you.

Take that!

Come on!

Get on my back!

(As long as you guys are happy.)

Are you all right?

I think we got away.

I suppose.

- Why don't you go first...

- All right.

What did you mean by that?

I mean...

You go out first.

I... I had no choice but to do what I did just now.

I didn't mean to slight you at all.

Please don't misunderstand.

It's fine.

It's not the first time you've done this.

Not the first...

Last time when I was poisoned in the study room...

It wasn't a dream, it was...

Then your mouth...

I...

It's fine.

You were poisoned.

It's understandable.

Of course, it's fine.

I won't take

such things to heart.

You wouldn't either, right?

Come on.

Let's... let's go find Master.

I've already taken it to heart.

I'm just not sure

if it's all right for me to do that.

Yan Yan!

Lian Pian!

Yan Yan!

What are you doing?

Yan Yan!

I'm fine.

I've practiced the Body-hardening Technique.

I can take the hits.

I won't let you get hurt.

Yan Yan!

Yan Yan, hurry up and leave!

Yan Yan, hurry up and get away from here!

Go, Yan Yan!

Leave, Yan Yan!

Leave!

Lian Pian!

Sang Qi, be careful!

Lian Pian!

Young Lady!

Master!

I'm exhausted.

Get up.

I heard your harvest break was about to end soon,

so I wanted to test your skills.

To see if you guys are good enough to leave the mountain.

I can't have people say that I'm a bad teacher.

That would ruin my reputation.

Master,

it's fine if you want to test us,

but this is way too harsh.

You little brat. You aren't gifted.

You're just good at taking hits.

Of course, I have to be firmer with you.

I've already held back my hits.

Once you leave Lingwu Mountain,

if you run into trouble,

your enemies won't go

as easy on you as I did.

Deputy Chief.

You knew the man in black

was Master all along, didn't you?

I didn't conspire with him.

He did not,

but he knew it was me the moment we fought each other.

He took a hit on purpose

and pretended to be injured so that you would carry him away.

Like this.

I'm embarrassed on his behalf.

Who pretended to be injured?

I just didn't want to ruin your test.

So I gave up on purpose.

How would I know that Qi

would just carry me away?

So you're saying it was my fault?

Fine.

Next time we run into danger,

I'll just leave you behind.

Saves me the trouble to carry

a tall and heavy lump around.

Then you have to help me from now on too.

It's a promise.

Fine. Promise.

All right. That's enough.

You are my disciples, after all.

Let me give you a few words of blessing.

I hope you guys

will never have to use the martial arts I taught you

and that you will live

a peaceful and carefree life.

This is great!

From tomorrow on,

I'll have peace and quiet again!

Thank you, Master!

Yan Yan, are you all right?

I'm fine.

I've got the Body-hardening Technique.

Lian Pian, when we get back to Bianjing,

I'll treat you to some good food.

Sure.

You have to keep your promise.

Of course.

I had fun during this break.

Yeah.

Me too.

I had a lot of fun too!

No one asked you.

Either way, I learned a lot during this trip.

Deputy Chief.

Sang Qi.

I'll see you when classes begin.

I'm sure that after this harvest break,

a lot of things will have changed.

Things have changed.

Oh, right, Deputy Chief.

After classes start,

next semester, I...

Don't even think about it.

You won't get any special treatment.

Dream on.

We haven't even returned yet.

You already...

Deputy Chief!

Deputy Chief, just let me have this, please?

Deputy Chief!

(Grand Commandant's Residence)

Father!

(Grand Commandant's Residence) Your precious daughter has returned!

So you still remember your father.

How could I forget?

Young Lady,

Master had already ordered the chef

to prepare all your favorite dishes this morning.

I've been craving to have this reunion meal.

I'm so glad you prepared it, Father.

Come on, let's eat.

We can't let the food get cold.

Come on.

(Grand Commandant's Residence)

(Muyan Pavilion)

Why do I feel as if

you've lost weight?

I have?

Parents

always worry about their children.

I haven't lost weight.

I've gained muscle.

I've been training every day up there.

I haven't slacked off at all.

Is that so?

See?

I can even snatch a meatball from you now.

You do have improved.

But you didn't tell me that there would be

someone else there with you.

Father.

I didn't know Deputy Chief Yan would be there

before I went to Lingwu Mountain either.

I didn't try to hide it from you.

Deputy Chief Yan was there too?

Oh, you were talking about Yan Yan?

Yan Xiao Lang was there too?

I told you, didn't I?

Even if you don't mind,

if rumors got out about you spending a month on a mountain

with a bunch of young men,

what do you think will happen to your reputation?

Don't worry, Father.

All of them are still unmarried.

They care much more about their reputation than I do.

I won't tell anyone else.

Nonsense.

You're grounded.

You are not to leave the residence

without my permission

until classes begin again.

All right.

Don't pretend with me now.

If I find out that you snuck out,

I'd punish her.

She won't be able to have any meat.

Master, I'm innocent!

Young Lady,

I'm begging you.

Please be good

and stay home.

Have some meat.

If you don't want to be punished,

keep a close eye on her.

Yes, Master.

(Muyan Pavilion)

Father, have some beansprouts.

Here.

Ever since you came back,

you've been

in high spirits.

I guess it went well.

Then, let me help you.

(Invitation)

An invitation?

(Invitation)

(To Yan Yun Zhi, you are cordially invited to my birthday banquet)

(held on 7 September at 9 AM at Qingfeng Restaurant. From, Lan.)

Lan's birthday?

This isn't helping me at all.

I'll prepare a gift.

But I won't attend the banquet.

If I go, it might cause misunderstandings.

So be it.

I heard Sang Qi had been grounded since she returned.

So I figured both of you probably haven't met in a while.

She'll attend the banquet too.

That's why I gave you the invite.

But you don't appreciate it.

Never mind then.

The break isn't over yet.

I'll go.

Look at you.

You changed your mind so fast.

Yan Qi,

I never knew you had this side to you.

I'm still figuring myself out too.

But I never expected

that you would help Sang Qi and me.

You are Lan's brother, after all.

So what?

You aren't interested in my sister.

Forcing you guys together

would only cause trouble.

It's better for her to realize this sooner

and set herself free.

I hope so too.

I've already made things clear with her

that we are only childhood friends.

We are like brother and sister.

Nothing else.

The matter of marriage

is just a joke between our parents.

It doesn't count at all.

But Lan doesn't seem to take it to heart at all.

She still regards herself

as my future wife.

I want to clarify things in public.

But I'm afraid of embarrassing her.

Don't worry.

Clearing things up in public

will quell all of her hopes.

You guys

have a good relationship indeed.

It is precisely because we are close

that I understand her better than anyone.

She may appear

gentle and demure,

but she is stubborn

to the core.

If you don't reject her firmly,

give her hope,

and have her cling onto you,

that would really be ruining her.

That's why

you must be firm

and reject her sooner.

A harsh rejection

will truly help set her free.

I didn't expect that view from you.

Here.

(Grand Commandant's Residence) (I'm happy to see you getting along)

(with the Su family's young lady.)

(Put more effort into choosing a gift for her.)

(Don't be negligent.)

(It was a kind gesture for them to invite you.)

Yes, Father!

Slow down, Young Lady!

Lian Pian!

Smell it!

What is this smell?

The fried stinky tofu stall!

This is freedom!

The smell of freedom!

Young Lady, you're too dramatic.

It has only been three days.

During which, you were either training

or talking to Young Master's portrait in the study room.

You even went to the kitchen and did the chef's work.

How were you not free

in this huge Grand Commandant's Residence?

Lian Pian.

Have a heart.

I

only stayed because of you.

Did you really think my father would be able to make me stay put?

Thankfully, Miss Su invited us

to her birthday banquet.

Today, we will

roam the markets!

We will go to Qingfeng Restaurant

and feast!

We have to make up for the past three days!

Let's go!

Hurry!

(Peach Blossoms)

(Xiang Blacksmith)

Young Lady, it's about time, isn't it?

Young Lady,

you've been shopping for almost four hours.

We should go back soon.

I'm looking for a gift for Miss Su.

I can't just simply choose something.

Who would spend an afternoon in the markets

to buy a gift for Miss Su?

Besides,

I doubt Miss Su would like any of these.

I think you're just

having fun yourself, Young Lady.

Master Sang!

What?

Are you being chased by a ghost?

Even scarier than that.

My mother.

She...

Go on.

Why aren't you continuing?

I'll leave my family matters aside for now.

What about you guys?

I heard Grand Commandant Sang

grounded you.

You knew?

I thought you didn't.

You knew, and you didn't come to help me?

Help you?

You're lucky I didn't try to get even with you.

Your father

sent his men to my residence.

He specifically told me not to bring you around with me and cause trouble.

What gives? I'm innocent.

You were the one who dragged me up the mountain with you.

But I'm the one being blamed.

So you mean you managed

to learn martial arts

up there because of me,

but it's my fault?

Fine.

Don't come with me anymore.

Don't.

We are martial siblings now.

Let's not bother about these things.

Why did Grand Commandant Sang agree to let you guys out today?

I have to prepare a gift for Lan's birthday. Of course, I have to use the opportunity

to spend some time outside.

You reminded me.

I haven't prepared my gift yet too.

Perfect. Let's shop together.

Let's shop together.

Sure.

I don't know what girls like.

Would you like to give me some advice?

Well, you sure are clever.

(Luofu Inn) Each girl has her own preference.

Sometimes, even we can't decide ourselves.

Much less give you advice.

Well, it's still better than me choosing one on my own.

You only need to tell me

what you like.

I...

What I like

may not be suitable as a gift.

Why would something you like

be unsuitable?

Then...

Then?

Why all the "thens"?

By the time you guys finish talking,

I'll have purchased the gift already.

Well, you spent a lot of time

dawdling around too, Young Lady.

Lian Pian, you talked back to me again.

I'll poke you...

Master Sang,

do you like this?

It suits you.

I'll buy it

for you.

Mister,

how much is this?

That's more like it.

That'll be three wen.

Here.

Thanks.

Here. Keep the change.

Thank you.

Here you go, Master Sang.

Let me know if you want anything else.

Come on.

Let's take a look around.

Young Lady.

Shoo.

Doesn't this look nice?

It's okay, I guess?

I'll take it.

No.

Don't keep buying things for me.

Miss!

You haven't paid for the bracelet yet.

They took it.

Why should I pay?

I don't care about that.

They took it.

Why should I pay?

You were with them, Miss.

Here. Have this.

(Wine) Lian Pian!

(Bamboo Furniture) Lian Pian!

You guys!

Lian Pian,

you left

without even paying

and left me behind.

Young Lady, I'll go and pay for it right now.

Right.

You go ahead and wait for me at the silk store.

I'll be there right away.

I'll go with her.

I'll go too.

Lian Pian.

Lian Pian, let me carry that pouch for you.

No.

Let me carry that money pouch for you.

No.

It's not a big deal if I buy something for you.

No.

(Zhou's Silk) Lian Pian.

Oh, my, if it isn't Qi.

To think I would run into you here.

I was just talking to my friends about you.

I heard you were grounded by Grand Commandant Sang.

Did you get into trouble again?

I had been away for a few days

and my father missed me.

That's why he made me stay in the house for a few days.

But you, on the other hand,

still like to talk behind other's backs.

You'll get into trouble someday.

Well, you're sharp-tongued indeed.

You're the same as ever as well, Miss Song.

Causing trouble everywhere.

I'm in a good mood because I chose a good gift.

I can't let you ruin it.

For Lan's birthday?

I thought you wouldn't know about this,

seeing as you had been in the mountains.

I

put a lot of thought into this gift.

I'm sure Miss Su will understand

my efforts when she sees it.

The others will be moved by my cleverness

too.

Well, since you're here,

I'll show it to you.

This

is the Long Xiang Ink I specially ordered from Xuanzhou.

Don't touch it!

Do you know why I chose this for her?

I figured you wouldn't.

The Su family is a family of scholars.

Miss Su is Bianjing's most talented young lady as well.

A fine piece of ink cake

suits her the most, of course.

That's the first reason.

What about the second reason?

As for the second reason,

I hope that Miss Su will understand

that when she marries into the Yan family,

I am the official wife

and she is a concubine.

She ought to be obedient and mind the rules.

She mustn't use her looks

to seduce my husband.

Yin,

you've certainly thought a lot.

Not only that,

I think you over-think as well.

You don't have to praise me, Qi.

Oh,

how I hope you could be there to witness it.

Unfortunately, Miss Su would never invite

such a barbarian like you to her banquet.

Yin,

don't be too upset.

Miss Su and I have only met a few times,

but we get along well.

I have long received

her invitation as well.

Then, I must remind Miss Su that she mustn't simply

invite anyone to the residence

when she marries into the Yan family.

I can't lose face as the wife.

(Grand Commandant's Residence)

Yan Yan,

we've already arrived at home.

You should go back too.

Let's go, Lian Pian.

Wait.

You...

What are you doing?

Take these.

These are all things for women.

I don't need any of them.

I...

I don't like them.

I don't want them.

Don't lie.

You held each of these for a long while earlier.

From the look in your eyes,

you clearly like them.

I'm off now.

Good for you, Lian Pian.

Yan Yan even did this earlier.

Like this.

He is gross.

Young Lady.

I'm telling you,

I can buy

all these for you too.

Don't look so happy.

This is nothing!

Young Lady.

Young Lady,

what are you thinking about?

About Song Jia Yin.

Song Jia Yin?

Did you lose the argument earlier?

Impossible.

Miss Song has always lost to you in arguments.

Besides, you've never taken her words to heart.

What's going on?

I don't care about her.

I'm bothered by what she said.

This won't do.

I have to make a trip.

Where are you going?

To the Su Residence to see Lan.

The banquet is just around the corner.

Why make another trip there?

Because there are some things

that are inappropriate to be said at her birthday banquet.

Young Lady.

(Jianshan Pavilion)

Qi.

It's late. Is there something you need from me?

Why don't we talk inside?

Lan,

I've thought about it.

I think I should

make things clear with you before the banquet.

Please go ahead.

We haven't known each other for long,

but you've always treated me sincerely

and never hid your thoughts from me,

so I think I should do the same.

Since I have some thoughts now,

I think

I should tell you as well.

Do you remember

the heart-to-heart talk we had?

Why did you bring that up all of a sudden?

Recently,

I spent some time with Deputy Chief on the mountain.

I suddenly found out

that my feelings for him

have somewhat changed.

It's not like those stories in storytelling scripts.

Not the mushy

and overly clingy feelings.

I think

he is like the afternoon breeze at the frontier.

Comfortable, relaxing,

and refreshing.

Like the roast lamb over a fire pit,

which smells warm

and fragrant.

No, that's not it either.

Like the horse milk wine in the wine pouch,

when you take a sip of it,

you feel warm and tipsy.

I... I don't know if I'm putting it well.

But anyway...

Qi,

are you hungry?

No.

I'm not.

I just think

I should be upfront with you about this

as you have been

sincere and honest with me too.

I'm happy

that you're willing to tell me this.

(Jianshan Pavilion) I think

you need more time

to go through your feelings.

Maybe

you'll be able to find your answers

on my banquet.

(Jianshan Pavilion)

Greetings, Miss Sang.

Miss Su has been waiting for you.

Please come with me.

Miss Sang.

Miss Su has been waiting for you.

She already went inside.

I have invited only friends

to my birthday banquet today.

There are no elders here.

I only wish for everyone

to have fun and enjoy yourselves.

Please have a seat.

Miss Su,

this is my gift for you.

I especially ordered this Long Xiang Ink for you.

I hope you will like it

and understand what I mean by it.

It's a thoughtful gift, Yin.

Miss Su.

This is...

I sewed this together with Lian Pian.

It's a picture of the lush plains.

My embroidery isn't much to speak of,

but I put a lot of effort into this.

This is the best piece

I have ever sewed.

Thank you, Qi.

The design is unique.

I like it.

Wen Yuan, put it away.

Bai Shi.

Here it comes.

I knew it.

Young Master Yan knows that Lan is most skilled in playing the guqin.

He will definitely choose this gift.

There's more to it than that.

This guqin may look ordinary,

but it was crafted by a well-known craftsman.

It is hundreds of years old.

And it was once played by a renowned guqin master.

It is definitely no ordinary item.

It could even be considered a prized treasure.

I heard

the Yan family prepared it well in advance

and spent a lot of money to acquire it.

The Yan family sure is generous.

But of course.

Think about it.

The character for guqin rhymes with the character for love, doesn't it?

That makes sense.

"As harmonious as lute and psaltery".

The Yan family might be asking for the Su daughter's hand in marriage soon.

Thank you, Young Master Yan.

This is my favorite gift today.

You're too kind, Lan.

I've been inspired all of a sudden.

Why don't I play a song for everyone?

I'm so envious.

Since it was a gift from Young Master Yan,

I think she should play "Feng Qiu Huang". (*A phoenix's pursuit of love)

That's not for her to play.

I think she should play "Love's Longing".

You're right.

"Over

the mountains,

far away, the sky is high, and the rivers run cold."

"As the maple leaves turn red, I long for you".

Miss Su is a beautiful and sophisticated young lady.

I wonder who, among here,

is the young man pursuing her.

(Lan has feelings for Yun Zhi.)

(Do you have feelings for her as well?)

Young Lady.

I have to tell you something.

My mother arranged a marriage for me.

I'll be making the proposal soon.

Lian Pian.

Yun Zhi.

It's a rare opportunity.

Why don't

you and I play a song together?

When it comes to music temperament,

your brother

is superior to me.

Why don't you play with him instead?

You gifted me this guqin.

It would, of course, be most fitting that we play it together.

Lan.

You and I grew up together.

We are like brother and sister.

That means

both Qing Xuan and I are your brothers.

Does it make a difference which one of us

plays it with you?

Besides,

I gave you this guqin

in hopes

that you will find your soulmate soon.

If I played it with you,

wouldn't that

go against my intentions?

Please excuse me.

What's going on?

Brother and sister?

Does that mean Deputy Chief Yan

is not willing to marry Miss Su?

Then Miss Su...

Yin,

why are you upset all of a sudden?

Deputy Chief Yan gave Miss Su

such an expensive gift.

How could I be happy?

You put a lot of thought into your gift, too, didn't you?

How could that be the same?

My gift shows my temperament

and generosity as the wife.

Deputy Chief Yan's gift is different.

That represents his love for her.

She hasn't even married into the family yet.

If she does marry into the family,

she'll take advantage of his love for her

and make things difficult for me.

Miss Su doesn't appear to be someone like that.

You don't understand.

All women from prestigious families

are difficult to handle.

What happened?

You look upset.

I'm already upset, and now

an even more upsetting character has come.

Let's go.

Give it to me.

Give it back.

Not appreciating a person's kind intentions.

I thought I would comfort her, but instead, she talked bad about me.

It's not worth it.

It's all Deputy Chief's fault.

It's all his fault.

It's all Deputy Chief's fault.

What's my fault?

Shouldn't you be playing the guqin with Miss Su

in the hall right now?

Why are you here?

To find you.

For what?

I'm just taking a stroll around the manor.

I won't get lost.

You should go back and keep her company.

There are many others with her.

She doesn't need me there.

Lian Pian!

Lian Pian! Wait for me, Lian Pian!

Lian Pian...

You're the one getting married.

Why ask me?

Lian Pian,

let me explain.

What is there to explain?

Who you marry is none

of my concern,

and I don't care.

You really don't care?

Why should I?

Because...

Because of our relationship!

Lian Pian.

Young Master Yan, mind your words.

What relationship is there between us?

If there really is something,

it's only because of our families.

I don't have a right

to be concerned about your family matters.

Are you mad at me?

Why should I be mad?

Are you mad that I didn't put my foot down?

My family

arranged this marriage on their own.

Of course, I won't go along with it.

Then what are you going to do?

I'll drag it on for now.

And see how it goes?

Drag it on?

That's your attitude?

Well, to have the best

of both worlds

and ignore the matter at hand.

How clever of you!

- I'm not like that. - That's not what I mean.

Lian Pian.

I hope you have a child soon.

Lian Pian.

I'll talk to my mother again...

Young Master!

Young Lady?

Deputy Chief?

Young Lady, why are you here?

It... it was a coincidence.

Deputy Chief.

How much did you guys hear?

From when you started explaining.

From when she said she refused to listen.

That means you heard everything!

Young Master.

Mr. Qing Xuan is looking for you.

I'll go with you.

Come on.

Young Lady,

since you were already here,

why didn't you say so?

Well, I didn't want to interrupt.

Never mind.

Let's go back.

Song Jia Yin!

What's going on?

Miss Su said she doesn't feel well.

We couldn't stay long, of course,

so everyone is leaving.

What happened to Lan?

Is she all right?

She's fine.

Don't worry.

You're quite a strange person.

You were upset earlier,

after hearing that Miss Su's not feeling well,

you look so happy.

Miss Su says that she isn't feeling well,

but actually,

she is upset

because Deputy Chief Yan refused

to marry her.

What?

Both of us went to the garden earlier.

We missed the most exciting part.

Deputy Chief Yan

may not have said so directly,

but his words have implied it.

I was worried

she would seduce him

and make things difficult for me,

but now it seems

she won't even be able to marry him.

How could I not be happy?

I'm off now.

Young Lady,

what's on your mind?

I understand now.

I have feelings for Deputy Chief.

You have finally come around.

But

what do you think Deputy Chief feels about me?

It's hard to tell what's on his mind.

He changes his mind easily.

He likes to pull pranks on me

and often makes things difficult for me.

But...

On the other hand,

he helped me a lot.

He is considerate of me

and he knows what I want.

Given what you said,

I think he has feelings for you too.

That's not true either.

He always emphasizes

that he is only nice to me

because of my brother.

Well, that's possible too.

After all, Deputy Chief and Young Master were close friends.

They...

Lian Pian,

whose side are you on?

I...

Didn't you say so yourself, Young Lady?

Besides,

it has nothing to do with whose side I'm on.

This is a matter between both of you.

Right.

You're right.

I'll have to find out

sooner or later.

I'll ask him tomorrow

at the Imperial College.

♪As our fate intertwined, which life should we pick?♪

♪I'm willing to this life for a chance to meet you in every life♪

♪Many woes and sorrows fill my existence♪

♪If persevering♪

♪Makes us fall in love with each other♪

♪That's how I come to this life♪

♪If not letting go of my past♪

♪Becomes my mistake♪

♪Then I shall not make that mistake♪

♪This beautiful story♪

♪Is like the way I look when I make up my mind♪

♪But my heart changed its mind♪

♪At the dawn♪

♪What an unexpected love♪

♪And so I wrote my words with joy♪

♪I have accepted this life I reincarnated in♪

♪May this budding romance♪

♪Develop into something unforgettable♪

♪May this budding romance♪

♪Develop into something unforgettable♪