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♪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 17=

(Cenotaph of the beloved son, Sang Yu)

I forgot that you're injured.

Are you all right?

Qi,

if you don't want me to leave,

I won't go.

I haven't fulfilled my brother's last wish.

Besides, the matters in Xizhao are not solved yet.

You can't leave...

I'm asking you a question.

Go... go away!

Do you want me to go away?

No...

(Cenotaph of the beloved son, Sang Yu) I was telling

it to go away, but it refused.

Then answer me.

I don't want you to leave.

I want you to stay.

I know what you're thinking.

I want what you want too.

(Practice Calligraphy)

This composition is worst than rotten eggs.

If you don't mind,

I'll like to take these back to paper my wall.

It looks like Deputy Chief Yan's departure from the Imperial College

has had a huge impact

on the students' studies.

We don't know when Deputy Chief Yan will return.

Do we have any other way?

Although I'm quite respectable among the students,

they

may not care if I teach them.

However, if they're doing this on purpose,

I'll still report this matter to His Majesty.

(Scholar Feng of Imperial College implored for the return of Yan Yun Zhi)

(to return as the Deputy Chief of Imperial College.)

(Since the departure of Deputy Chief Yan)

(from the Imperial College, the students have been mooning around.)

(Students' names)

(It turns out many students like him.)

(He would be happy if he knew.)

- It's exciting to sign. - I know, right?

Zhuo, come here quickly.

I'll...

Watch my spot.

Bring him here.

Come here.

Zhuo, sign your name.

Stand here.

I should leave...

Zhuo, if you don't sign,

there will be no end to our sufferings

with Scholar Feng here.

Just sign it.

Just sign.

It's just signing your name.

She's right.

It's almost our turn.

Line up.

It's our turn soon.

It's exciting to think about signing it.

You're right.

(Students' names)

May I know to what purpose Your Majesty

summons me to the palace?

(Students' names)

All the teachers and students of the Imperial College jointly remonstrated

to call upon the return of Yan Yun Zhi to the Imperial College.

What do you think about this, Grand Tutor Song?

(Report)

Well...

This matter isn't under

my scope of responsibility.

Your Majesty can make the decision.

When Yan Yun Zhi was chased out of the Imperial College,

you were the one who insisted upon it.

I think

education is not a trivial matter, which shouldn't be based on feelings.

Ultimately, it should be based on actual achievements.

If the number of passing students

in the imperial examination this year doesn't exceed that of the previous years,

it'll be meaningless even if Yan Yun Zhi returns.

Good! Grand Tutor, you have a point.

We shall take this year's imperial examination as the test.

We shall see if Yan Yun Zhi is qualified

to be the Deputy Chief of Imperial College.

(The wind blows and carries a beautiful poem) Do you think this will work?

I have no idea.

It had been a while since we submitted the petition.

Why is Deputy Chief not back yet?

Perhaps His Majesty found it troublesome

and had sent back the petition.

He has the temperament of a child.

He will believe you if you say that.

That's right. Don't try to scare me.

Deputy Chief.

It's Deputy Chief.

- Deputy Chief is back!

Deputy Chief is back!

Who's worried about me?

- Deputy Chief!

You're finally back!

We missed you so much!

Deputy Chief,

our suffering has ended.

Exactly!

This response is not what I expected.

Deputy Chief,

you must not forget our friendship.

I was the one who told them

to sign the petition for His Majesty.

He's right.

Everyone looks energetic.

It looks like Scholar Feng taught you well.

Now that I have returned,

I'll certainly create a new environment for all of you.

Follow me to the main hall.

Let's go!

- Let's assemble at the main hall! - Assemble at the main hall!

- Let's go!

(We has talents now and here)

(Autumn leaves floating all over the courtyard)

His Majesty has agreed to let me stay at the Imperial College.

Really?

- That's great! - That's good!

- That's wonderful! - Great!

- That's terrific!

- Great!

However,

the condition is that this year's imperial examination result

must exceed those of the previous years.

Exceed previous years?

What about me?

It's impossible.

Don't fret.

We have Class Sky, have we not?

Heaven favors them, right? What's so hard about that?

I can't believe you said that.

How am I not the favored one?

I didn't focus

on my studies, that's all.

I could beat all of you.

This is an important matter to the Imperial College.

We must not rely on the ability of Class Sky.

Scholar Feng and I have discussed this matter.

From today on,

Class Sky and Class Yellow will study in the same classroom.

Class Terre and Class Black will be in the same classroom.

We're all classmates and friends.

We should encourage each other.

The hard days are coming again.

Let's help each other.

I will stick to Class Sky.

Let's help each other.

Let me carry it.

Thank you.

Watch your hands.

Brother, I'll be counting on you after this.

(Achievements are brilliant.) (All learners should follow the rules.)

I can't believe this is the solution!

This is wonderful.

We both have parents.

Why are you so outstanding?

It pays to work hard.

To compare with you, I'm not as handsome as you.

You're even good with words.

He's so refined!

(Textbook)

Zhuo Wen Yuan,

it's going to be an extensive study from now on.

Don't worry about me.

I'm going to delay your studies.

Since you've studied here,

I've already decided to abandon myself from progressing.

But I did it willingly.

I owe you one, then.

Sang Qi.

Deputy Chief,

there are some problems with your composition.

Go to my study, and I'll explain it to you.

All right.

Deputy Chief,

it's self-study time.

If you want to play favorites,

you'll have to wait until I finish explaining the topics to Sang Qi.

Since Sang Qi has some problems,

I can explain them to her.

Deputy Chief, I have problems with my composition too.

Why don't Sang Qi and I go to your study,

and you can explain it to both of us?

You must believe in yourself.

Your composition is good.

I've already decided

to put it up as a first-class model.

Thank you, Deputy Chief.

But I want to keep improving.

Otherwise, someone will rob the top position.

Zhuo Wen Yuan,

the Deputy Chief is busy.

He rarely has the time to give me a lecture.

I'll come back later.

I'll return in a while, okay?

You finished it so soon.

Not bad.

The writing is coherent and clear.

You included all the main points I mentioned just now.

Deputy Chief,

will I be able to be listed for the examination with this?

Qi,

being listed in the imperial examination isn't the most important.

It's a test for me this time.

It's also a test for you

to confirm if women can study in public schools.

Be confident.

We still have time.

Other than you,

I hope all students at the Imperial College

will gain a higher level of knowledge when that time comes.

By the way,

you haven't told me the update

after they killed the Wei family in Jingzhou.

There's no clue yet.

For the time being,

you should do your duty as a student.

We'll discuss the rest next time.

You're right.

I've been preparing

for this moment for so long.

I must not waste my effort.

Speaking of which, what do you want to do

after the examination is over?

I want to have a sumptuous meal

and tell everyone about us.

When it comes to this matter,

how can a lady be the one telling it?

Let me do it instead.

I've already given it some thought.

I think I should say it.

If you said it,

the public would say

you're taking advantage of me because of your position.

If I said it

openly,

we don't have to fear anyone.

I didn't expect you to think so carefully.

I'll let you decide.

Also, I need to go to the mountain.

Go to the mountain?

Lingwu Mountain?

Yes.

I want to tell Master

that I'm not only his student.

I'm also his nephew's wife,

so he'll stop making fun of me again.

If he dares to make fun of you again,

I'll pull off his beard for you.

Deputy Chief,

time flies.

There's one that's even faster.

After the imperial examination is over,

will you accept my hand in marriage?

I'm not telling you.

Qi,

if you have trouble with your studies,

you can ask me.

Don't ask other men.

Is someone having dumplings?

I smell a strong sour vinegar scent. [*means "jealous"]

Promise me.

All right.

(Qingfeng Restaurant)

Give me one catty of beef.

Another one catty of trotters.

Also, a jar of wine.

That's all.

Take your time.

All right.

Qi Lang.

I mean Deputy Chief Yan.

I can finally call you Deputy Chief Yan again.

After returning to the Imperial College,

I guess it's harder for you to come out and drink with me.

It's rare for you to treat,

so I'll naturally come.

How did it go?

It's as expected.

Father and son of Wei family have close ties to Xizhao.

The coroner found

a tattoo on Official Wei's shoulder.

He was a mole that Xizhao planted

in the imperial court for many years.

Although we don't know if Wei Zhan Hong is still alive,

he was involved in the incident where Sang Qi was poisoned

at the Imperial College.

He's related to this matter.

They're trying to poison me.

Will they be safe if I die?

That's not all.

I think they plotted against the Wei family first,

so they'll take the blame.

After that, they waited for you to protect him in the dark

before taking action.

That way, they'll get rid of the Wei family

and you at the same time.

If I died in the wilderness like Official Wei,

I wouldn't be able to prove my innocence.

I fear I would be set up

as Xizhao's accomplice too.

After such a huge commotion,

the imperial court is investigating this matter seriously.

As of late,

they won't be taking any action now.

In any case,

we must handle this carefully.

Since there is no more lead on Xizhao,

we should change our direction

and focus on the Song family.

They'll definitely give themselves away.

Qi Lang, you've changed.

You would have risked your life to investigate it in the past.

Don't tell me...

Don't tell me you've gone soft

after being bullied by Grand Tutor Song.

Listen,

I'll look down on you if it's true.

Someone like you

should stay single for the rest of your life.

I...

Don't implicate the ladies.

Mr. Zhuo, since we suffered a setback in Jingzhou,

it's your first time coming to my side house.

Are you blaming me for being incompetent?

It's hard to deal with Yan Yun Zhi.

Don't take it to heart.

It was not a total loss anyway.

At least, we still have a bargaining chip in our hands.

But...

we must lay low for the time being.

Yes.

After Yan Yun Zhi returned to the Imperial College,

the upcoming imperial examination

has restrained his energy

and mine.

I need to be the top scholar,

(Aspiration) so I won't let my aunt down.

With your talent,

you'll definitely rank first.

I must inform you one thing in advance.

We didn't make our move on Yan Yun Zhi

or Sang Qi

because we didn't want to cause more trouble.

But if they interfere with us again,

be it the son of the Chancellor,

or the daughter of the Grand Commandant,

we'll execute them on the spot.

Even if you put in some good words for them,

it wouldn't work either, I'm afraid.

I've told you

that Sang Qi is my bottom line.

You shall not harm her.

To make sure our cooperation goes smoothly

is also my mission.

If there is such a day,

perhaps

you and I will go against each other.

Are you sure you want to do this?

I won't joke about anything related to Sang Qi.

This wine is tasteless. Farewell.

Look, there are new rules.

It's too harsh.

(Imperial Rules) How is this possible?

It's horrible.

What is it?

Make way. Let me read it.

(New Rules) (Imperial College)

Read it.

Imperial rules?

Today, Deputy Chief has announced

the new regulation for the extensive study at Imperial College.

(From today onward, study time will be extended to four hours every day and night.)

From today onward,

study time will be extended to four hours every day and night.

Each class will have a scholar on rotation.

There will be a daily quiz.

To maintain good physical strength in the examination hall,

the physical class will change to group exercise.

All students should not bring any playthings that will affect their studies.

Punishment for violators.

Punishment for those who disobey the management.

Punishment for those who get distracted and dozing off.

Punishment for those who don't do what they're told.

Severe punishment for those who fail the quizzes.

♪There is always an amazing heartbeat♪

It's going to be all right.

What are we going to do?

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

Inhumane!

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

♪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♪

Desperate times call for desperate measures.

We pray that our forefathers watch over us.

♪Just a thought at a certain moment♪

♪He sent me a thousand words♪

♪She left a story♪

♪The sound of the 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♪

(30 Days before the imperial examination)

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

Cash on delivery.

(30 Days before the imperial examination)

♪The spring breeze blows through the world♪

Deputy Chief, I was wrong!

I won't do it again!

♪The legend spreads. There is always an amazing heartbeat♪

Stop crying!

(20 Days)

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

♪Looking back to see someone smiling happily♪

(10 Days) ♪Adding a touch of intensity to the depth of love♪

(10 Days before the imperial examination) ♪With you in the world of mortals♪

♪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♪

♪Just a thought at a certain moment♪

♪He sent me a thousand words♪

♪She left a story♪

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

♪Everything is tactful♪

(Promote education, cease martial arts)

Physical fitness!

Stay fit!

The examination hall is a battlefield!

Perseverance prevails!

If you don't work hard, who will?

(Banner)

(If I knew this would happen,)

(Yan Yun Zhi should not have come back.)

(I forgot that I'm a lady.)

(I have the greatest excuse!)

Deputy Chief!

Deputy Chief.

Keep fit!

The examination hall is a battlefield!

Perseverance prevails!

If you don't work hard, who will?

Go.

The examination hall...

The examination hall is a battlefield!

Perseverance prevails!

If you don't work hard, who will?

(Since I studied at Imperial College,)

(I've never seen him rest before.)

Do I look handsome?

Yes.

Do you like it?

Yes, I do.

But sometimes, it's annoying.

When did I annoy you?

You did not.

I never get tired of looking. Why would that be annoying?

This is for you.

The imperial examination is coming up soon.

I hope everything goes smoothly for you.

Do I have to thank you?

You already said it just now.

During this extensive study,

the students' results have improved significantly.

The answers on the examination paper

are almost the same as the standard answers.

Does that mean you're doing a good job?

No,

I never treated education as my job.

Although the students have improved,

you still don't understand

the true meaning of education.

How so?

The scholars and I taught students the rules of propriety

and contributed to the people next.

It's not simply to gain fame.

Yes,

if it's for the sake of fame,

it'll be enough to have good grades.

But the imperial court does not need such people.

What should we do then?

Although the students are young,

many are ambitious.

Of course, I understand this.

I graduated from the Imperial College too.

I entered the examination hall to contribute to the people.

But when I received my designation,

I realized everything had only just begun.

The road ahead is long and full of obstacles.

I hope all of you

will use the knowledge and truth you studied at the Imperial College

to continue to inspire you and not forget your original aspiration

when you're confused.

Thank you for your advice.

In recent days, students have studied hard

to prepare for the exam.

At that time, it's expected to see them giving their all at the examination hall.

The Imperial Examination Hall has also been arranged

and strengthened the invigilator system

to ensure the fairness of the examination.

I'm still puzzled by what Deputy Chief Yan has said.

It has always been male candidates who take part in the Imperial College's examination.

Now, we have Sang Qi.

Sang Qi cannot enter the examination hall.

It's all in vain, no matter how hard a woman works.

Don't tell me

(Memorandum)

that a woman also wants to seek an official position.

My daughter, Sang Qi...

If a woman can assume an official post,

it's naturally a good thing.

It proves that her ability

is not inferior to or it's even superior to that of men.

I think if Sang Qi participates in the examination,

it'll be an inspiration to women all over the world.

Everyone can thrive by learning.

I concur.

Sang Qi studied hard for days.

She doesn't seek any title

but only asks to enter the examination hall.

This is also to fulfill my late son's last wish.

There's no need to discuss this matter.

Just carry it out, as Director Chief Yan has said.

Sang Qi is permitted to join the examination.

Thank you, Your Majesty.

Sang Yu,

I'm going to the examination hall for the exam tomorrow.

Your unfulfilled wish,

I'm going to fulfill it for you.

Watch over me, so everything goes well.

(Grand Aspiration)

Qi!

(The gold day of dawn)

Lian Pian, where's Qi?

Young Lady is in Young Master's room

talking to him.

In that case,

I won't bother her.

I've custom-made some writing materials for her.

Help me give these to her.

Tell her

that I'll wait for her at the entrance of the Imperial Examination Hall.

So she won't enter the examination hall alone.

Thanks.

Young Lady, Mr. Zhuo delivered these last night.

I think I should tell you.

Keep it. I already have the writing materials.

I'm not going to change them anymore.

(Imperial Examination Hall)

Qi,

if you want to stop,

just throw the brush

and walk out openly. Don't force yourself.

Father, what are you talking about?

Young Lady, I made you some snacks.

Give it to me.

You must not go hungry.

You won't have energy if you're hungry.

The doors are opened.

- Let's go. - Come on.

Good luck.

I'm going in now.

(Imperial Examination Hall) Do well in your examination.

I wish you success in your examination.

Thank you very much.

It's time.

Let's go in together.

Don't push yourself too hard.

Let's go.

Master Sang!

Yan Yan.

I didn't sleep all night

to prepare these for you.

Look at them.

I don't hope for anything else.

With your kind thoughts,

I'll succeed on my first try

and repay you.

I don't buy that nonsense.

I just hope you and Young Lady

to be safe and everything to go smoothly for you.

As for fame or position,

I never seek a luxurious life.

Go in quickly.

Let's go.

Young Lady.

I'm going in now.

Good luck.

What's wrong?

Before we go in, should we say something

like "don't forget me when you're rich"?

Remember to be calm.

May everything go smoothly.

Sang Qi!

Deputy Chief!

Qi,

I'll be the top scholar,

so you'll know I'm more than just this.

♪The sun will be out soon. The sound of recitation wakes me up♪

♪Surrounded by a conducive environment. My pen never stops until the moon appears♪

♪A noble man keeps striving relentlessly. Seizing every moment throughout his life♪

♪For there is a lot to learn in this world♪

(Imperial Examination Hall)

♪The mountain of knowledge is intangible, which he must work hard to scale♪

♪By studying each and every tome without faltering in his long journey♪

♪His penmanship is his true companion♪

♪Which trains him to uphold righteousness at all times♪

♪Read as many sagely scriptures as you can. Recount a thousand years' worth of human stories♪

♪Keep seeking even when you've succeeded. Be an earnest scholar while you're young♪

(Imperial Examination Hall) It's almost time. They should come out by now.

I wonder how they're doing.

Would he do well today?

Enough, stop pacing.

If it's not the time yet,

they won't be coming out anyway.

Anyone knows this,

but I'm just feeling anxious.

All right.

- They're coming out.

Zhuo Wen Yuan.

Young Master.

Let me carry these for you.

Be patient.

Zhuo Wen Yuan.

Although you're in Class Yellow,

I'm most optimistic about you

among the students in this batch.

I have high hopes for you.

How do you feel?

I did my best as always.

You're calm. Your future is expected.

Director Chief is right.

Seeing how confident you are,

I feel relieved.

- Deputy Chief.

- Scholar Feng. - Scholar Huo.

- Well done. - How did it go?

I did my best, like always.

Me too.

As long as you're efforts were not in vain.

- Here they come. - They're coming.

Let's go.

Yan Yan!

Yan Yan, how did you do?

I think I did pretty well.

I wrote everything the teacher taught me

into the test paper.

That's great.

I didn't wane at all.

How did you do?

I did my best as usual.

That's great.

You did your best like always?

What...

Isn't that hopeless?

You...

Yan Yan.

Stop talking nonsense.

It's difficult to do one's best in the examination.

I wasn't speaking nonsense.

I don't know about the rest.

If we look at it seriously,

you won't pass even if you did better

than you always did.

Enough already.

Both of you started bickering since you entered the Imperial College.

You're about to graduate, but you two are still at it.

When you're all on your official career,

you'll know

how precious friendship is

between classmates at this moment. Understand?

Why is Young Lady not out yet?

I think she'll be out soon.

Qi!

Deputy Chief.

Qi.

Why did you keep your head down all the way?

Didn't you do your best?

♪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♪