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 12=

(Xishi Pavilion)

(Practice calligraphy)

(Xishi Pavilion)

(The wind blows and carries a beautiful poem) Yan Xiao Lang!

Morning.

(The wind blows and carries a beautiful poem)

Yan Yan.

Have you seen the Deputy Chief?

I can't find him anywhere.

Relax.

We have a law class later.

You'll see him soon.

You're right.

Scholar Feng is here.

Stand up.

Good morning, Scholar Feng.

Good morning. Please have a seat.

The end of harvest break

signals the coming of imperial examination.

It's time for you to focus and do your revision.

Therefore,

from now onwards,

you will have Classic Literature and Divination classes in the morning,

Critical Thinking and Writing classes in the afternoon

until the day of the exam.

But... but...

But...

What about martial arts classes?

Canceled.

And law classes?

Also canceled.

How am I supposed to talk to the Deputy Chief?

All right.

Settle down.

The class will begin now.

My happiness...

(Practice calligraphy)

Deputy Chief.

What happened between you and Lan...

So you knew?

♪Your dainty figure is my muse♪

Deputy Chief.

I want to know

- if I... - Deputy Chief!

♪I put on an honest expression to hide my bewitched heart♪

Qing Xuan is looking for you.

He's waiting for you by the entrance.

♪Every word is pronounced♪

♪With my most profound feeling♪

What do you want to know?

Well...

he appears to be in a hurry.

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

I...

Deputy Chief?

♪I would trade this life...♪

I...

Deputy Chief?

I...

Deputy Chief.

♪Many woes and sorrows fill my existence♪

♪If persevering♪

Deputy Chief.

Go do your things.

We'll speak another day.

♪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♪

♪And so I wrote my words with joy♪

♪I have accepted this life I reincarnated in♪

(Imperial College)

♪May this budding romance develop into something unforgettable♪

Qing Xuan.

Qi Lang.

How odd.

Normally, after a busy day,

you should look exhausted.

(Imperial College) But now, you look rejuvenated

and happy,

as if something great just happened.

But if that's the case,

the glare you're giving me right now

is scaring me.

You got everything right.

Something great was happening,

but you ruined it.

What do you mean?

Forget about it.

Why are you here?

I'll tell you on the way.

(Imperial College)

Hold on.

I'll explain it to you in a bit.

So this is the one?

It won't enter my brain.

Scholar Feng said you need to memorize like this.

Qi.

Zhuo Wen Yuan.

When did you come back?

(Hongwen Pavilion) I just came back.

If you're free later,

let's go to Qingfeng Restaurant.

It's been a while.

Come on.

It's only been a few days.

However,

since you just came back from a long journey,

I'll treat you this time.

Let's go.

So you came here in a hurry

just to dine with me?

I'm not the one looking for you.

Who else then?

Miss, here, please.

Lan

wanted to see you.

I'll leave you two alone.

I'll leave first.

Remember to pay the bill.

Lan.

You...

I'm not here to give you trouble.

It's serious business.

This is what Song Jia Yin

gave me for my birthday.

I found some white powder on the wool sheet

used to wrap the present.

Upon closer inspection,

the powder is confirmed to be a plant extract

from Xizhao.

Xizhao?

I know

you're investigating this case.

That's why I came to give you this info.

You're implying

that this powder is similar to the poison we investigated

earlier?

It's different from the poison.

In powdery form,

it is an addictive

hallucinogen.

The plant from which the powder is extracted

comes with a hefty price too.

So Xizhao cultivated these plants

for profiteering?

Yes.

In recent years, there has been news of

people snorting these powders near Bianjing,

but the seller's whereabouts elude everyone.

Can someone cultivate this plant in Bianjing?

The climate of Bianjing is hostile towards

this kind of plant.

If you want to cultivate it,

you'll need a specific environment.

I see.

I'll ask Yan San Lang

to follow this lead.

Thanks, Lan.

Yun Zhi.

You need to be extra careful.

Don't make me worry.

If you need my help,

just ask me.

I'll take my leave then.

No need to see me off

lest someone sees us

and spreads rumors.

Thank you.

Qi.

Lan.

Mr. Zhuo.

What a coincidence!

I didn't know Yun Zhi invited you two as well.

Or else, I would have stayed a bit longer.

Oh, no.

We weren't invited at all.

But I heard

that Qing Xuan was looking for him.

Qi.

Zhuo Wen Yuan.

I just came back from the south.

Qi brought me to Qingfeng Restaurant to welcome me.

Who knew we would

bump into Lan and you here.

When I just came back, rumor has it

that the Yan and Su family had a fallout.

It looks like it's fake.

Right, Lan?

Yun Zhi.

Judging from Mr. Zhuo's weary expression,

he must be exhausted.

Let's not disturb them.

Isn't that right, Qi?

I came to you instead of my home.

I'm famished.

Let's go.

Young Lady.

Young Lady, what are you doing

venturing out this late at night with a sword?

I...

I worry that my sword technique is getting rusty,

so I have decided to practice now.

Young Lady.

Did things not go well between you and Deputy Chief Yan?

No, not at all.

We didn't even talk.

Didn't you say asking him is just

as bad as not asking him?

Why did you chicken out last minute?

I take it back.

Asking him is bad.

Not asking him means the answer can never hurt me.

Also, why are you here?

Why are you using a pruning shear

this late at night?

I...

This plant here is too tall.

It needs some pruning.

Just say you're seeing Lan.

Why ask Yan Xiao Lang to say that it's Qing Xuan?

Yes, I chickened out.

But why didn't you give me an explanation?

Also,

you rejected Lan,

but that doesn't mean you're into me,

right?

Exactly.

You lied to me

and you refused to give me an explanation.

Who am I to you?

That feels good.

Indeed.

What happened?

Yan Xiao Lang got on your nerves?

He didn't even have the time to do that.

I heard he's busy preparing for his proposal.

Didn't he say he'd postpone it?

Who knew what happened?

That girl is from a noble family

and looks pretty too.

Yan Xiao Lang must be over the moon now.

But him?

He's just a spoiled, arrogant

brat.

A dumb one at that.

He just...

He just has a decent face.

She won't like him.

I think Yan Xiao Lang is not bad.

He's simple,

unlike someone else.

Young Lady.

What happened?

I don't want to talk.

Let's sleep.

Close the door!

(Imperial College)

Lian Pian.

You insist on sending me to school today.

Are you looking for someone

or do you have something to tell me?

So who in the Imperial College tickles your fancy today?

I can pair you up.

As long as it's not me

because my heart belongs to someone else already.

Zhuo Wen Yuan.

Are you still drunk from yesterday's wine?

You're not making any sense.

See?

If you compare them,

Yan Xiao Lang feels a lot better, doesn't it?

If he was as good-looking as Mr. Zhuo,

that'd be even better.

So you're into Yan Xiao Lang.

Oh no!

Sang Qi,

have you heard?

Song Luo Tian set his horse against Yan Yan.

What?

Is he okay?

I don't know.

But I heard he was gravely injured

and has to convalesce at home.

I know Song Luo Tian

has a bad temper.

He can throw tantrums in school,

but how dare he used his horse to hurt someone.

It's okay.

The culprit is here.

Song Luo Tian!

(A Place for the Talented) Calm down, Young Lady.

Nice one, Song Luo Tian.

You discarded the camaraderie we all have

and went to hurt him.

What did Yan Yan do to you?

He crossed me repeatedly in school

and stuck out like a sore thumb.

Sure.

You confessed, at least.

I shall punish you on behalf of Yan Yan!

Young Lady!

Come here.

Young Lady!

Come here.

Young Lady!

Come here.

Hit me then.

You want to be expelled from the school,

don't you?

We're in the public.

Don't cause a ruckus.

I'm not from the Imperial College,

so I fear nothing.

What are you doing?

Didn't you tell me to calm down?

You...

It was for you, not for me.

Hands off!

Song,

get yourself new clothes.

Everyone is looking at you.

But...

You two crossed a line!

I will...

I will bring it to the Imperial College!

Go ahead.

You're reporting this to the teachers.

Anyone can do that.

I'll do the same too.

Just so you know, Song Luo Tian,

I will avenge Yan Yan

sooner or later.

Let's go.

Let's pay Yan Yan a visit.

Young Master.

Young Master. Let them go.

Hands off me!

Yan Yan.

I heard you're about to get married.

So whose daughter will be ruined today?

Why am I so unlucky today?

What unlucky?

Don't jinx yourself.

Come on. Smile.

Song Luo Tian.

Are you asking for a beating?

Fine then.

(Imperial College) I...

- Go to hell. - Young Master!

- You dare to touch me? - Young Master!

Stop fighting!

- Die! - Young Master!

Song Luo Tian!

Let go!

Young Master!

Move!

Useless.

Trash.

What use does your hand have

if you can't even hold the reins properly?

There were so many people on the street,

but you just had to ram into Yan Yan.

You put me in a tough spot now.

Everyone thinks I hurt Yan Yan intentionally.

Young Master.

When you two were quarreling, the horse got scared.

It was just an accident.

Besides,

I wasn't the one holding the reins.

You...

I couldn't do anything.

So you're saying

we bickered so much that the horse couldn't even stand us?

Is that so?

I am the culprit then?

How dare you nod!

You're dismissed.

Yes, Master.

Yes.

I heard you wounded the son of Grand Preceptor Yan.

Father.

I'm sorry.

I shouldn't have caused you any trouble.

Well done, my child.

It's time we give them a scare.

I need you to do something.

Come over.

Come here!

But, Father!

You want me to marry the woman Yan Yan was supposed to marry?

I don't like her!

She doesn't match my status.

But she matches our family's.

She's from a noble family in Bianjing.

They are wealthy

and have shops or merchants everywhere.

If you can't

make a name for yourself in politics,

your in-laws should still

be able to grant you an affluent lifestyle.

We are also rich and noble.

Why should we rely on someone else?

Because things can change.

It's always good to have a contingency plan.

Loving parents

will plan the future of their children.

This is for your own good.

No.

But I...

End of discussion.

Just do as you're told.

Yes, Father.

(Grand Preceptor's Residence)

Hurry. Here.

Greetings.

We're here for Yan Xiao Lang.

This way, please.

Young Master,

you have visitors.

Yan Xiao Lang!

Why are you giving up on yourself?

Are you okay?

Lian Pian, you're here.

I thought I would never see you again.

Stop your nonsense.

Yan Yan, how's the injury?

I'm fine.

After all, I have the Body-hardening Technique with me.

This injury

will cripple any ordinary person, but not me.

Rest well, Yan Xiao Lang.

We brought some medicine for you.

Only medicine?

Next time,

just bring some food.

As the saying goes,

good food cures the soul better than good medicine.

What do you want to eat?

I'll cook them for you next time.

I have to think it through then.

Don't worry, Yan Yan.

I will avenge you.

It's okay.

It was just an accident.

It's not his fault.

Song Luo Tian already confessed in front of everyone.

Why are you shielding him?

He only did it out of pride.

I know him very well.

He throws a tantrum,

but he won't do anything more than that.

After all, he's still the boy who cried

upon stepping on an ant.

Besides, look at my

physique.

He can never hit me.

He can never hurt me.

Young Master!

Something bad happened!

The young lady you're supposed to marry

was snatched away by the Song family.

Song Luo Tian just asked for her hand.

Your marriage is in shamble now!

Wonderful.

He finally did something right.

Does it hurt a lot?

I'm okay.

As long as you're here,

it's not painful.

Lie down.

You need to rest.

Okay.

Careful.

Lian Pian.

I'm thirsty.

Don't move.

I'll get you water.

Let's leave.

I'm craving mandarin orange.

Is there any?

All right.

I'll get one for you.

You're saying

that the plant is related to the Song family?

I want to check out the Song Residence,

but I have to keep a low profile.

I just received the news

that Song Luo Tian is getting married soon.

This might be your chance.

I will plan accordingly.

Reflect upon yourself.

Reflect... upon yourself.

Sang Qi.

Deputy Chief.

Why are you sulking?

Scholar Feng just announced

that there would be a pop quiz this afternoon.

But I spent all the time training martial arts in the mountain

and neglected my revision.

I'm trying to cram everything now.

If you encounter any difficulty in your study,

I can explain to you in private.

Really?

Like this one.

Deputy Chief is a busy man.

Let's not bother him.

I'm planning to do my revision too.

I can teach you.

You'll teach me?

What?

You don't trust me?

I...

Well, I do.

It's just...

Qi.

The pop quiz is around the corner.

Let's not waste time.

It's noisy and crowded here.

Let's head back to the classroom

and revise with everyone else.

All right then.

I should go back then.

The pop quiz is more important.

Don't worry, Deputy Chief.

You can leave Qi to me.

I will do my best to tutor her.

Let's go.

What are you doing?

Don't!

I know how to answer. Stop laughing!

(Imperial College)

Qi.

I'll send you back home.

I can visit your father too.

Well...

How is he?

Let me carry this for you.

This way.

Zhuo Wen Yuan, you're acting weird.

What do you mean?

Young Master.

Zhuo Wen Yuan and Sang Qi

are always together.

They go to school together.

They might as well go back home holding hands.

Say that again!

Are you okay, Young Master?

(Qingfeng Restaurant, Shuiyue Shop)

Bianjing,

located strategically in a place

that gathers talented people and bountiful products.

Just look at this tea.

It's the famous Gentle Rain on Western Hills.

It was regarded as a tribute.

Its tea leaves only bloom for two hours per year.

They are harvested at the dawn of Tomb-Sweeping Day

and only the youngest

leaf of each tea plant will be selected.

There's a bug.

What bug?

A lazy slug.

Yan Xiao Lang,

I've been looking after you for several days.

When will you fully recover?

You frequent different restaurants and tea shops every day.

It's as if you're not injured at all.

What? No.

I'm just trying to laugh through

my pain.

It's quite painful, actually.

Lian Pian.

If my wound never heals,

will you look after me like right now?

Of course not.

I am annoyed now.

I'm telling you.

Rest and recover quickly.

Don't make me hate you.

Finish your tea now.

Then, we'll head back.

I'll finish now.

Young Master Yan.

Come in.

I'm sorry.

The son of Grand Tutor Song is getting married tomorrow.

Their family insisted on emptying our restaurant to test our dishes.

We are put in a tough spot.

Our restaurant owner said

he would find you another excellent restaurant

and is willing to pay for your expense there.

Should I call a carriage to send you there?

Song Luo Tian!

First, he took my wife.

Now, he's taking my private room.

Will he be after my family's asset tomorrow then?

Am I being too nice to him?

Is he taking advantage

of my kindness and generosity now?

I'll make sure I give him something he can't forget tomorrow.

Let him be, Yan Xiao Lang.

You're still injured.

No need to make a scene with the Song family today.

I haven't even finished my tea.

Now, my mood is ruined.

I'm staying.

But the owner said they would pay for your expenses.

You'll pay for this meal?

Can we ask for more snacks?

Sure.

As long as it pleases Young Master Yan.

Then pack everything for me.

Okay.

Let's go.

Wait.

You can be bought off with a few snacks?

Are you that eager to send me home?

I'm just being frugal

and economic.

Let's go.

Ouch.

My leg hurts.

Carry me.

Carry yourself.

Okay, okay.

Carry me.

Lian Pian.

Lian Pian!

(A Place for the Talented) (Imperial College)

Young Master.

Sang Qi is alone today.

(Yan)

Sang Qi.

It seems like the rain will persist for a while.

Let me send you home with my carriage.

No need for the hassle, Deputy Chief.

Just go back.

I can wait.

It's normal for a teacher to send his student off.

It's no hassle at all.

Are you sure?

Yes.

Let's go.

Truly no hassle at all?

No hassle at all.

Okay.

Guys!

Deputy Chief will send us home!

Come on!

Go!

Let's go.

Hurry up.

(Imperial College) Hurry up.

Let's go!

Home sweet home!

Hurry. Finally, I can go home.

The carriage is there!

Let's go home.

Finally. Hurry.

Come on, let's go.

Come on.

Deputy Chief.

Do you want some plant seeds, peanuts,

and some fish jerky?

Do you want some

kumis, candied fruits, or walnuts?

No thanks.

Can I have some?

Sure.

Some candied fruits.

Watch your step!

Thanks, Deputy Chief

and Zhuo.

Deputy Chief,

sorry to trouble you.

It's no trouble.

Qi,

you want some candied fruits?

I have some.

Delicious?

What do you think?

It's not bad at all.

Deputy Chief,

try some.

Deputy Chief said no just now.

He won't take his words back.

Don't force him.

I'll take it on behalf of him.

This candied fruit has a sharp color

and the powdered sugar looks off.

What do you mean, Deputy Chief?

Is there something wrong with this candied fruit?

It has a light rotten odor to it.

It wasn't preserved properly,

so it's rotten.

Sang Qi.

How is your

stomach feeling now?

I was

okay,

but now that you mentioned it,

my stomach feels weird.

Let me see.

Let me read your pulse.

There's no need for that.

Yes, there is.

Come on.

Okay.

Give me your hand.

Deputy Chief.

I ate some too...

Quiet!

So?

It's fine for the moment

but stay alert.

If you feel unwell,

tell me straight away.

Deputy Chief.

I had some candied fruits too.

Read my pulse too.

See if I'm sick or not.

Please?

Have some.

Can I have some peanuts?

I'll peel...

Here, Sang Qi.

Thanks, Deputy Chief.

You want some more?

In this mortal world...

Is there no place

in this universe for me to study?

Why can't I do my revision in peace?

Young Lady!

I have bad news.

(Agarwood)

People from Yan's residence said Yan Yan brought people with him to the Song Residence.

Why did he go to the Song Residence?

He has been acting weird since yesterday.

He said he wanted to give Song Luo Tian an unforgettable gift.

I hope it's not a fight.

How troublesome.

Let's go.

Yan Xiao Lang.

Today is the day I get married.

If you're here to congratulate me,

I'll welcome you.

If you're here to pick a fight,

then I won't show mercy.

It's your big day today, Mr. Song.

Don't get mad.

I'm here to present my gifts

and convey my best wishes.

Bring it here!

(Wedding Ceremony)

Congratulations!

(Wedding Ceremony)

Come here.

What are you doing?

Haven't you heard the old saying?

Destroying someone's marriage

is worse than destroying ten temples.

Song Luo Tian might be a barbarian,

but you can settle the score with him later.

It's not right to cause a scene

in a festive place like here.

Yan Yan, let's head home.

Who do you think I am?

I came here bearing gifts.

These are all my gifts. I'm serious.

I don't believe you.

Let's go.

Don't worry.

Let's sit down.

(Wedding Ceremony) Song Luo Tian,

you would reject my gifts?

Don't you want to know

what I prepared for you?

(Do good deeds to bring good fortune)

I'm interested to see

what you can come up with.

Open them.

Come on.

Jade knee pads

for when you have to get on your knees for a long time.

(Do good deeds to bring good fortune) (Wedding Ceremony)

Bamboo floor mats

for when you have to sleep on the floor.

And the rest

are all well-thought gifts for you.

In case you need them in the future.

Yan Xiao Lang!

You did this on purpose.

Be patient.

I still have one box there.

Don't you want to check it out yourself?

Come on.

Don't be a coward.

Come on.

Open it.

What are they?

What's inside?

These are

the toys I took from you when we were young.

I told you I'd give them back

when you get married, so here they are.

See this?

I am a man of my own words.

I will deliver my promise!

I am a righteous man.

I agree.

Right?

Yes.

How should I handle them?

Put them away.

Hurry up.

Grant Yan Xiao Lang a seat.

Treat him nicely.

I shall honor your kindness then.

(Do good deeds to bring good fortune)

May you and your wife

live happily ever after

with no sorrow

or separation.

Let's go.

Let's leave.

You actually plan to stay here for the celebration?

We're here already.

Besides, I heard that the Song family

hired a famous chef in Bianjing.

Don't you want to try?

Sure.

Let's go.

Come on.

Careful.

You sure it's a famous chef?

Everyone is a guest here.

Come on. Forgo the formalities.

Sit.

Deputy Chief!

Sang Qi.

Yan Yan and you are here.

I didn't expect this.

Deputy Chief,

this table is for the women, the less fortunate,

and the students.

You're an educator.

You should sit there

with the other officials.

You have no idea, don't you?

That table is only for mutual praising.

You can only speak,

not eat.

This table is more down-to-earth.

Deputy Chief, you came here

for the food too?

That's all?

Deputy Chief, you're...

Rinsing the chopsticks

so that it's cleaner.

Classy.

Lian Pian.

I want to rinse my chopsticks too.

Have you rinsed yours?

You're so annoying.

Just use the chopsticks.

For me?

Yes.

You rinsed it for me?

If not?

Thanks, Deputy Chief.

Yan Yan.

Eat some more.

Can I have some wine, please?

Here.

You're all here.

Deputy Chief.

Greetings, Deputy Chief.

Qi, why didn't you tell me you're coming?

I thought you would be absent.

It wasn't my plan.

But it's all thanks to Yan Yan.

Have some, Sang Qi.

Let's eat.

- Redlip croaker.

Congratulations.

(Do good deeds to bring good fortune) (Wedding Ceremony)

Congratulations.

- May you bear a child soon. - Congratulations.

Come on.

Over here.

Drink with me.

What?

Drink with me.

There's nothing.

Come on.

Where's the wine?

No more wine?

Where's the wine?

There's no more wine.

How can it be?

Song.

It's time to cross arms and drink with your wife.

Don't make her wait for long.

It's impolite.

Not like she'll run away anyway.

It's rare that Yan Yan put his neck into the noose.

I need to settle the score with him.

Here.

Song.

Take this.

Bring it on.

Bring it!

You think I'm scared?

- Drink. - Come on!

Good. Good.

Yan Yan,

your leg doesn't hurt anymore?

The festivity got to me

and cured it.

I chugged it.

Where's the Deputy Chief?

I don't know.

Wasn't he here just now?

I'm full now.

I'll get some air

and have a walk.

Okay.

Happily ever after...

Song.

(Why did the Deputy Chief enter that room?)

(Fushuzhan)

Song Tea Plantation.

Why are you...

Who's there?

Quick!

There.

Lie down.

Come on.

♪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♪