Original subtitles

♪The world decays, in gloom I stray♪

♪Right and wrong, in frost engraved♪

♪On dreams of love, blades clash and sway♪

♪Alone I ride, blood still unswayed♪

♪Through heaven's mirth and earth's despair♪

♪Toasting the moon, I drink the chill air♪

♪Though hearts like battlefields may be♪

♪Let fate write its uncertainty♪

♪From this life to the great unknown♪

♪Who'll stand with me, on thrones unknown?♪

♪I'll wander through this life to guard you♪

♪Through mortal realms, serene I roam♪

♪With you, the world becomes my home♪

♪Unbroken, bold, as I have sworn♪

♪I'll roam this life, and feel no torn♪

♪Our souls embraced, no regret born♪

♪By twilight's lamp, though night be worn♪

♪Through deepest dark, I'll find the morn♪

=Fight For Love=

=Episode 22=

Yu is my sister.

She is the pearl of our family.

What I choose

is not important.

Linyang.

Linyang.

Being too cautious

and hiding everything in your heart

is not always a good thing.

General Chu,

you have to tear it apart to start over.

Here's my advice in return.

Though Yao Yong is dead,

North Qi will still make a move.

I do have concerns in my heart,

but I will never be melancholic.

Please pay more attention

to the investigation.

I will inform you immediately

of any movement from the enemy at the border.

Thank you, Young Marquis.

Linyang!

Too cautious?

General Chu,

are you really not going to see her?

No.

When I first let her

help me recover,

it was also to return a favor

on Yu's behalf.

Now, everything is settled.

She's too young

to waste time

on someone like me.

If you really think so,

when Miss Song first visited you

and took your pulse,

you'd already repaid the favor.

It seems

you have been quite idle lately.

I take my leave.

Linyang,

you can shut me out,

but you have to tell me

the real reason.

If I don't see you today,

I will come tomorrow,

the day after, and every day after that,

until I hear an answer

from you.

I know you can hear me,

Linyang.

Do you really not want to talk to me?

- What's going on? - What happened?

Such a beautiful girl.

Why is she squatting here?

What are you looking at?

Am I that handsome?

Leave now.

- Leave. - Stop looking.

Let's go.

Tuantuan.

Have you been shut out by General Chu

every time you came these days?

Tuantuan,

don't be sad.

Feelings are

always unclear and confusing.

I understand you.

Wenchang.

I understand.

What a pair of unfortunate siblings,

both falling for the Chu siblings.

Chu Linyang,

how could you

not appreciate Tuantuan's affection

and act so aloof instead?

Wenchang,

you can't speak ill of Linyang.

I...

I was just scolding him for you.

Still, you can't do that.

Who are you scolding?

Jin.

Go ahead; I'll look after Tuantuan.

Jin!

Come on, Tuantuan.

Let's go back.

Come on.

Jin, Jin.

I know.

I know I should've discussed it with you

before I left.

But I can't spend my whole life

being a good-for-nothing.

Shilan is right.

I've always disliked others

changing me,

so how can I expect others

to change for me?

But I like you, Jin.

I want to be the man

you can be proud of.

I don't want to live my life

in a muddled way anymore.

I want to be like Yun

and earn military merits

and bring glory to my family.

I want to contribute my strength

to the great cause of Great Sui.

I want you to live a life of abundance

after marrying me,

above all the ladies

in Huajing.

I want you to be

the most envied lady in Huajing.

But I also

understand your thoughts.

If I go to the battlefield,

you will live

in constant worry for me.

These worries...

Why did you say all that?

Do you agree to part ways or not?

Of course, I don't agree.

In Dingfeng Valley,

I helped your sister capture the rebels

and save the displaced people.

I realized for the first time

that my hands can help Great Sui

and the commoners

and do something useful.

This is a feeling I've never had before,

and I really like it.

So,

I'm sorry, Jin.

If the same thing happens again,

I will still go.

In that case,

let's take a break for a while.

Bye.

Other people's fireworks

look so beautiful.

Why don't we have some?

Lingchun.

At this time of year in the past,

our family would be busy

with sacrifices and prayers.

Usually,

these tasks are done by the servants,

but today,

we have to do everything.

Yes.

Today is a day to pray

for a good harvest next year.

I remember every year around this time,

Wei Rong would pester me to play Dou Cao

and sing songs.

He sang so badly,

yet he sang especially loudly.

I remember that.

When Rong sang a love song

with you,

your face turned red

as soon as he opened his mouth.

Chun...

Chun, Lan.

Let's start eating.

Alright, let's eat.

Uncle,

hasn't Auntie changed

into her new clothes yet?

Why hasn't she come out?

Uncle,

Auntie hasn't finished

telling me that story.

I miss her.

Can you take me to find her?

Lingling,

your auntie is at her home now.

She'll tell you the story later, okay?

No, no.

I want to see Auntie now.

Alright.

I will take you

to see her now.

Yun?

Chun,

Lan,

I'll take Lingling to the Chu Mansion

and come back later.

Come on.

You start eating.

With Yu by her side,

Lingling rarely mentions

Qin and Han.

Let's eat.

Come on, Lingchun.

Here.

(Eldest Princess's Mansion)

Today, I went to the Imperial Temple

with His Majesty for prayers.

It has exhausted me.

My headache

is acting up again.

Hanmei,

the effect of this medicine

is not as good as before.

There is a stronger medicine

coming up.

Then bring it to me now.

This way, please.

Indeed, it is a strong medicine.

My headache is gone instantly.

It seems I was right.

You've been distracted lately,

partly because you were worried

about the safety of Ms. Chu.

Well done.

Greetings, Your Highness.

Mr. Xue sent someone to fetch me,

so I guessed

that you must be missing me.

I've brought some little trinkets.

I hope you won't mind.

Thank you, Your Highness.

You are truly

most amusing.

I would love for you

to stay here every day.

When you went missing,

I was so worried

that I couldn't sleep well.

Now that you are safe,

I can finally have

a good night's sleep.

Thank you for your concern.

Your Highness, with Ms. Chu by your side,

I'll take my leave.

Before I go, please accept

this healing medicine, Ms. Chu.

For the sake

of the Eldest Princess,

do not get hurt again.

Thank you.

Mr. Xue asked me to come

to entertain the Eldest Princess,

but now it seems

that I am the one being left out.

I am just worried

that if the bandits

who pursued you

are the same ones

who attacked the Eldest Princess,

then the Eldest Princess will still be in danger.

Have those bandits

been captured?

Is there no clue at all?

I have lived in North Qi before.

If there is anything I can help with,

please do not hesitate to ask.

- Thanks. - There is no need

for you to worry too much.

I am more than capable

of protecting you all.

I'll take my leave.

Tell me.

What happened?

It has been a close call.

I hope my visit

didn't disturb your rest.

Seeing you,

I don't need to rest.

By the way,

would you like to see something?

What new toy is it?

The evidence found in Qinxi Valley.

Isn't that interesting?

(15 supply carts sent by General Yao)

(20 spies have been sent into Great Sui)

Why are you so clumsy today?

I slipped for a moment.

Please forgive me.

After the auction banquet,

Qinxi Valley has been sealed off.

So, the evidence left inside

(20 spies) has not been destroyed.

After Mr. Gu

found this evidence,

he left Qinxi Valley with it

and was immediately pursued.

It is evident

that the other party was waiting

for someone to bring it out

and eliminate them.

Have you thought of anything?

I have pondered for a long time.

What does the pattern

on it mean?

Is it some kind of code?

Or is it...?

For the time being,

I also can't figure it out.

Leave

this evidence here with me.

As soon as I remember,

I will tell you immediately.

Thanks, Your Highness.

Chu Yu,

life is short

and fleeting.

I believe

that when love is intense,

it is like a moth flying into the flame.

I have always thought

that you and I are alike.

When people like us

fall for someone,

we should be brave.

Don't wait until it becomes a memory

and leave yourself with regrets.

I will block the gossip.

I will brave the dangers.

I will fill the wounds

in your heart.

I will give you

what you have lost,

what you have never gained,

and what you want to possess.

I used to think

that liking someone

was reckless, like a moth

flying into the flame.

But now,

I am a bit hesitant.

However, your words just now

have enlightened me a lot.

I also hope that you

can fulfill your wishes.

Your Highness, it is time to rest.

What's wrong with you today?

You seem so nervous.

I have never seen you

make such a mistake before.

I...

I've just been a bit tired lately

and haven't rested well.

Please punish me, Your Highness.

(In this mansion,)

(how many people are loyal,)

(and how many are not?)

(Time to get an answer.)

I have always thought

that you and I are alike.

When people like us

fall for someone,

we should be brave.

Don't wait until it becomes a memory

and leave yourself with regrets.

Yu.

I'm here to take you home.

Auntie, let's go home.

Lingling,

let me take you to buy fireworks,

okay?

Why stare at me?

Aren't you supposed to be at the Chu Mansion?

Why did you come out?

What about you?

Why are you also out?

Lingling is missing you.

Is Lingling the only one?

Me, too.

I'm missing you, too.

I'm missing you, too.

Actually, after I came back that day,

I was really scared.

I was afraid that you'd tell me

everything in the village was fake,

so I went to your house with gifts

just to ask you

when you would come home.

But you didn't tell me

and even avoided me.

I couldn't press further,

so I could only wait here.

What if I never showed up?

I could go to you,

but I would rather

you came to me.

You're so invincible on the battlefield,

yet you're afraid now?

Yes, I'm afraid.

I...

I really am.

Don't be afraid.

I'm back.

I finally brought you back.

If only every Sheri Festival

could be as lively

as today.

With us here,

it will be.

I've been keeping an eye on Shen You.

Lately,

he has been staying put.

Then let's see

who has more patience.

(Marquis of Zhenguo's Mansion)

(Duke of Ning's Mansion)

Duke of Ning, you needed me?

Mr. Gu,

you are so busy these days.

It's harder for me to see you

than to see the Emperor.

Shouldn't you give me

an explanation?

If there is any misconduct

in my official conduct,

the Censorate will deal with me.

No need for you to worry.

Gu Chusheng,

have you forgotten

who provided the ladder

that you stepped on

to climb to your current position?

All that you have achieved today

is due to my patronage.

Instead of being grateful,

you have been helping

my political rivals.

You helped

the Wei family rise again

and clear the name

of the Chu family.

You seem to have a poor memory.

It was you who forced me

to step on that ladder.

You...

As a disciple of the Emperor,

my duty is to seek justice

for the people.

Why are you so angry?

Did I do something wrong?

How dare you!

When you used to disobey me,

I thought I had taken in

a useless lackey.

But as it turns out,

you are an ingrate

with poor memory.

I could've sent you

to hell back then;

so can I now.

I have been forced by you all

to be a bad person,

but I still want to be a good official.

Ever since I married your daughter,

I've only seen

a cowardly Duke of Ning,

who shirks responsibility

and can't tell right from wrong.

Even His Majesty has said

that three cities of ours are now

in the hands of North Qi,

and if we hastily seek peace,

we will only lose more.

But you...

You are only afraid of war,

afraid of losing,

afraid of our continued defeat,

and afraid of dying in Huajing.

However,

no personal grudges

should stand in the way of justice.

Besides,

do you not know

why I was assassinated?

If you want to die,

then so be it.

I'll kill you again.

Father!

Get out of the way.

What are you doing?

Let me kill

this ungrateful man.

- Father. - Move!

Father,

you always despise these warriors,

but now you are resorting

to violence at home.

You want to kill Gu, right?

Fine.

Kill me first.

Father!

What are you doing?

I want to divorce

Gu Chusheng.

Divorce?

Do you know

what divorce means to you?

Have you forgotten

how hard we worked

to make him

your husband?

Father,

he isn't leaving me;

I'm leaving him.

The snow lotus on the mountain is beautiful,

but once you pick it,

it's just ordinary.

I'm tired of it.

I want to drive him away from me.

But Father,

if you destroy Gu now,

when people talk about me,

they'll say I married

someone unworthy.

I always want the best of everything.

Even in divorce,

Gu Chusheng

must be someone respectable.

Don't you think so, Father?

Once

he leaves here today,

he will be our enemy.

I will show no mercy.

Think carefully.

I've made up my mind.

With his abilities,

he is not a match

for our family.

He won't amount

to much even after the divorce.

Gu Chusheng,

for Linlang's sake,

I will spare your life today.

Wipe it off.

Consider it a gift

for protecting me just now.

I just don't want you

to get hurt because of me.

Yes.

I forgot

how affectionate

yet heartless you can be.

From beginning to end,

you only love Chu Yu.

It's also my fault.

The first time I saw you,

you were so stunning

that it became an obsession in my heart.

Actually, from the first time we met,

I should have known

that you don't belong to me,

nor to anyone else.

You will never be

a good husband,

but you will be a good official,

a good official for all the people.

(Divorce Paper)

(Wang Linlang, Gu Chusheng)

(Wang Linlang, Gu Chusheng)

Gu Chusheng,

you are free now,

and so am I.

Whenever you need a favor,

let me know.

Young Master,

where are we going?

(Duke of Ning's Mansion)

Bravo!

It's beautiful here.

Come! Come on!

Yu,

may you have peace on the Sheri Festival,

free from worries and troubles.

It's so early in the morning.

I haven't even washed up yet.

What are you doing sneaking

into my courtyard?

I dared not do that.

I knocked on the window.

I wanted to take you somewhere.

Would you like to go?

Wait here.

(Xiaoyao Temple)

Move, move.

Excuse me.

Why are there so many people here?

What?

You don't know?

Last year, the first one to hang the plate

was a scholar who had been taking exams for years.

He actually passed the exams.

Also, it's said

that he'd been in love

with a noble lady for years,

and they finally got married last year.

That's why everyone

is here today to be the first one

to get a good omen.

Let's go, dear.

Sure.

If it's really that effective,

then we must be late.

Don't worry.

It's still early.

I have a trick up my sleeve.

Is this your trick?

A simple wall

should not be a problem

for Ms. Chu, right?

Aren't you the best at this?

It sounds like you can't do it.

You flatter me.

I learned from the best.

I can't show off in front of you.

You taught me this.

Please show me some more.

You...

If you don't come,

I'll be the first one.

In your dreams.

Who's there?

What are you doing?

The leaves I just swept

are messed up again.

I thought I saw

two figures just now.

We haven't opened the door.

How could there be anyone?

Have you forgotten

what our master taught you?

It's not the wind nor the banner

that's moving;

it's your heart.

There is nothing in this world.

Feelings move with your heart.

You just think you're seeing things.

Alright.

Let's go and sweep the leaves.

The door is about to open.

If you keep being naughty,

I'll tell our master to punish you.

Senior, wait for me.

It's not the wind nor the banner

that's moving.

It's your heart.

There is nothing in this world.

Feelings move with your heart.

Chu Yu,

why is your pulse

so fast?

I'll surely be the first

to hang the prayer plate.

♪If not for dreams by windswept flight♪

♪How would my hand find yours tonight?♪

♪This moonlit glow, in dusk's soft veil♪

♪Hears heartbeats tell their secret tale♪

♪Thoughts ablaze like beacon's fire♪

♪Outline your form in golden lyre♪

♪Through thorns we've trod and trials passed♪

♪Each grief and joy forever cast♪

♪Let the fierce warmth within your gaze♪

♪Melt this war-torn world's cruel maze♪

♪Still through the frost, I'll walk with you♪

♪Our mountains and our streams anew♪

♪Dawns greet the spring we longed to see♪

♪Through meadows where wild larks soar free♪

♪Let countless sails cross this worldly tide♪

♪When lonely shadows turn to two♪

♪Through countless turns and all we've borne♪

♪No regret ever could be sworn♪

♪Dawns greet the spring we longed to see♪

♪Beneath heaven's vault, in harmony♪

♪Let tears now fall for yesterday's strife♪

♪We've reached this blossom-covered hill♪

♪I'll follow you through every dream♪