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♪Love grows wildly in my soul♪

♪Longing weaves its net♪

♪I dare not meet your gaze♪

♪Yet I crave the light in your eyes♪

♪Memories are left behind as time flies♪

♪After splendor comes desolation♪

♪When I've braved the world's storms♪

♪I'll kiss your face♪

=Lock Her=

=Episode 13= =Stay away from Danger!=

This road doesn't lead to the Dai Residence.

Hand over the bag.

Do you know who I am?

A war is about to break out.

I don't care who you are.

Give it here.

- Let go. - Let go.

Give it to me.

A charming lady.

Get away from me.

How did I end up here?

I remember I was attacked

by a rickshaw puller.

Then...

Didn't Dai Shiyao tell you

to stay put in that cage at the Dai Residence

and just be his wife?

You're always trying to run out.

What exactly do you want?

None of your business.

Go back.

There are ten more rickshaw pullers outside

wanting to grab your money first

and then take you away.

Still dare to go out?

I don't believe it.

You don't?

Step outside, and I'll break your legs.

Look at me when I'm talking to you.

I'm teaching you a lesson.

From now on,

stay away

from danger.

Got it?

I'm not in the mood

to play games with you here.

But since I ran into you today,

I need to ask you something.

Go ahead.

Sheng,

did you lie to me about anything?

70% true, 30% not.

Was saving me today real?

Of course.

What about that Nautical Logbook?

That's definitely real.

Have you ever read that logbook?

I handed it to you right away.

Why would I bother reading it?

Then how many volumes are there in it?

Are you interrogating me now?

I saved your life.

Yet you question me like I'm on trial.

Had I known you'd be so ungrateful,

I should've let that rickshaw puller

do whatever he wanted to you.

I literally saved your life.

Shouldn't you be thanking me?

Thanks.

Is that all?

I ran over ten kilometers to find this.

I thought Miss Qin

only ate the finest delicacies.

This cost just a few copper coins.

It's for the mooncake from our childhood.

Now, we're even.

Go on, have a bite.

It's not the price that makes food good.

A cheap mookcake it may be,

but it tastes like reunion.

Missing home?

Not really.

I thought you'd treat me to a feast.

But it's just one mookcake.

Want a feast? I've got that.

What do you want?

I'm craving fish.

Fish?

There's a river behind my family home.

My father often fished there.

After he caught one,

my mother would cook it for us.

You just reminded me.

Night Queen

just got a batch of fresh fish.

It'd be a shame not to eat them.

Let me cook for you.

Wait here.

You're cooking yourself?

I'll show you what I can do.

Soon.

Go to Zuixian Tavern

and get me a plate of Squirrel Fish.

Remember to use the back door.

Make it quick.

(Zuixian Tavern)

If it weren't for my old ties with General Dai,

I wouldn't have come to this meal.

I appreciate you making time for me.

No need to be so polite with me.

My face doesn't matter.

It's Marshal Liu's face that matters.

You broke his nephew's leg

and his nephew's arm.

That's like slapping Marshal Liu's face.

Why should I make time for you,

Young Marshal?

The situation was urgent,

and it was at night,

so I couldn't see clearly.

But your bullets saw it

and went straight to him.

If my bullet could see,

then it would've hit

right in his head.

Shiyao,

how could you say that?

When young folks mess up, they admit it.

Say you're wrong, and then work it out.

Don't you get that simple truth?

This kid...

Shicong,

don't stoop to his level.

Let me drink with you.

That night, it was at this restaurant?

It was outside.

There's something I've always wondered.

As the Young Marshal

and the master of the city,

how do you weigh the stakes in all this?

The two cities are worlds apart.

We've always had different views.

Yet at this critical moment,

you hurt the Marshal's nephew,

ignoring the safety of everyone here.

Was it really all just

for an ordinary waitress?

It was my mistake.

I'll make the proper apology.

If I could do it again,

things might not end like this.

That's more like it.

Useless.

You...

Such a fine meal on the table.

Don't let one girl ruin the mood.

Do me a favor.

From now on, we can say

we've been through life and death.

Respect.

Exactly.

Don't let a small thing ruin the mood.

Come on, drink up.

You really can cook?

I can do plenty more than that.

Come on, have a taste.

How is it?

Did you actually make this?

It's hard to believe.

Why are you so suspicious?

Got it.

Thanks, Sheng.

Thanks for saving me today, Sheng.

Thanks for the mooncake

and for making me Squirrel Fish.

You're welcome.

Your happiness matters most.

So, Sheng,

can you be honest with me?

Is that logbook

fake?

Why bring that up again?

I know.

To you, Dai Shiyao

is both your shield and your weakness.

You care about your brother,

and you admire him too.

So, I don't believe you'd frame him.

I don't believe it either

that you'd truly deceive me.

I want to be your truest friend.

Sheng,

just tell me the truth.

Who gave you that fake one?

Qin Shiyue.

You've had just two bites.

I'm done beating around the bush.

I'm just one step away from the truth.

Dai Shiyao has found

the proof to clear my father's name.

Dai Shiyao has found

the proof to clear your father's name?

Yes, he found it.

You're too persistent, Qin Shiyue.

Why chase after such hollow honor?

It's nothing more than a game.

Honor belongs to the living.

The dead have no honor.

Now, you're the Young Marshal's wife.

Your father's crime was settled long ago.

It's a fact of the past.

Qin Shiyue.

His name can't be cleared.

No one would care except you.

You went through all this trouble,

made such a huge detour,

and even gave me a fake logbook,

just to drive a wedge

between me and Dai Shiyao?

I can't figure out your motive.

Unless

you actually like me.

I like you?

You're wrong, Qin Shiyue.

This whole time,

I've only seen you as a toy.

Got it?

All my life, everything I had

was given to my brother

just because I was born later.

But today, I won't back down.

You want to pin it on him,

have me kill him,

and then take his place.

You really know how to spin a tale.

Then let me ask you this:

Do you think you can kill Dai Shiyao?

For a moment there,

I actually thought you were a good person.

Guess I was totally blind.

Step back. No one gets in.

No one gets in.

Everyone, step back!

What's going on outside?

Some trouble broke out there.

A few drifters are trying to seek shelter.

Then hurry up and let them in.

We follow Sheng's orders.

Lock it up tight.

Don't let a single person in.

Got it.

Get out, now!

Sheng.

Can you help them out?

I'm not my unlucky brother

who lives to save others.

I'm the bad guy here.

Why would I be that noble?

Their fate has nothing to do with me.

There are women and elders outside.

Let's just open the door quickly

and let them come in.

I'm begging you.

No one gets in.

No one can get in.

Let them in.

Yes.

Thank you, Miss.

I can tell you're a kind person.

You just let us inside.

You'll definitely help us.

Are you feeling unwell?

Want to eat something later?

You can lie down over there.

Alright, thanks.

Don't worry.

You're Sheng,

the boss of Night Queen, right?

No.

Yes, you are.

I've seen you before.

Guys.

That's Sheng.

Let's kill him

for the brothers we lost.

Go!

I will kill you.

(The one who killed your family)

(has been by your side all along.)

(Yet you never realized it.)

(Qin Shiyue,)

(you're so foolish.)

Madam, you're finally back.

The Old Madam is upset.

She personally prepared

the dinner just for you.

Please, have some.

Jinxiu,

can you pour me a pot of wine?

Wine?

(Father.)

(Mother.)

(Sister.)

(The proof to clear Father's name)

(has been found.)

(The one who killed you all)

(is right in front of me,)

(but I can't bring myself to do it.)

(I've never taken a life.)

(I'm so useless.)

What's going on with you?

Nothing.

Shouldn't you report on the 6th of each month?

Shiyao,

I've been thinking about something lately.

Do you think fate's set by heaven,

or is it shaped by ourselves?

It's set by heaven.

Heaven set you as my brother.

Then if heaven's in charge,

what's there left to report?

We can still work something out.

But rules still have to be kept.

Without rules,

it just leads to more chaos.

I was born into chaos.

Why not end me now

and put an end to all this?

You know I could end you.

Don't be so childish.

It's really late.

You're still not going home?

The city's been a mess lately.

I questioned some spies

we just caught today.

I'm going over their statements.

Then I'm not heading back either.

I'll keep you company here.

Suit yourself.

Say what's on your mind.

Dai Shiyao,

I like you.

I really like you.

I can take care of you.

Could you

marry me too?

I can accept being like them.

I don't have to be your wife.

I can be your concubine.

Wanwan,

you're Officer Su's precious girl

and the first in Nancheng

to study medicine in Germany.

You're so remarkable.

How could you become

someone's concubine?

I don't care.

I've made up my mind.

My father

has several concubines.

All this time,

everyone's been like this.

I don't care

for those foreign customs.

Shiyao,

the only one I want is you.

- Wanwan. - Qin Shiyue is fine with it.

Are you still going to turn me down?

Is it because I'm not pretty enough,

- or is it... - How do you know she's fine with it?

Didn't she already say

I could be your combat medic?

Shiyue's not fine with it.

She just trusts me

and believes in you.

What do you mean?

You're the best female doctor in Nancheng.

You know surgery,

nursing,

and first aid.

You're a kind person.

And you have your own beliefs.

Shiyue told me before

that she really admires you,

and she respects you a lot.

I don't buy that.

She'd never say anything nice about me.

Wanwan.

One day, you'll understand.

When you truly love someone,

no one else can fit in your heart.

I still have to interrogate tonight.

So, I won't be going back.

I'll have someone take you home.

I...

(What do I lack compared to Qin Shiyue?)

(If she weren't here,)

(he'd surely be with me.)

You're drunk again.

♪Spring comes late after the snow♪

♪Through all the joy and sorrow♪

♪Stories untold on the busy street♪

♪Lost you as I turned♪

♪Through a haze of dust♪

♪Reunion masked by moonlight♪

♪Cold or tender♪

♪Crowds push us apart♪

♪Love grows wildly in my soul♪

♪Longing weaves its net♪

♪I dare not speak or meet your gaze♪

♪Yet I crave the light in your eyes♪

♪Memories are left behind as time flies♪

♪After splendor comes desolation♪

♪When I've braved the world's storms♪

(So hot.)

♪I'll kiss your face♪

♪Through a haze of dust♪

♪Reunion masked by moonlight♪

♪Cold or tender♪

♪Crowds push us apart♪

♪Love grows wildly in my soul♪

♪Longing weaves its net♪

♪I dare not speak or meet your gaze♪

♪Yet I crave the light in your eyes♪

You're engaged to me.

What matters to you matters to me.

My cure

has always been you,

not your sister.

♪I'll kiss your face♪

♪Always on my mind, hope you're well♪

♪Borrowing spring's first ray of light♪

♪Could it bring us♪

♪One glance back, till the end of time♪

♪Love grows wildly in my soul♪

Qin Shiyue is my fiancée.

I won't let anyone disrespect her.

If you don't believe me

and still insist on ending me,

then go ahead.

He's been digging into your case,

staying up all night at the Police Bureau,

yet you treat him like a murderer.

Do you even have a brain?

Or any feelings at all?

You're awake.

Feeling any better?

Much better.

Take care of your lady.

If you don't,

I'll break your legs.

I'll be just like you,

looking after Madam with care,

and keeping her safe.

Then I'll get back to work.

Madam.

Then I'll get back to work.

Say that again,

and I'll break your legs, too.

Stop talking nonsense,

or I'll just seal your lips.

Alright, I'll stop talking.

Anyway,

Miss Qin and the Young Marshal

both act tough but have soft hearts.

You two are just meant to be.

Still talking?

Come on, Qin Shiyue, right?

Time for a follow-up check.

Didn't she have one this morning?

I told you

that she knows that the logbook is fake.

Why still kidnap her?

I have my own plan.

After thinking it over,

it's still safest to put them both

in your secret chamber.

What plan could you have?

Just return them to the Dai Residence.

I like to keep a backup plan.

The arrow's already drawn.

This girl is the key spark.

But don't worry.

I won't hurt her.

Let alone harm Shiyao.

Sometimes,

all it takes is one more flame

to make the fire burn stronger.

Out of respect for you as our uncle,

I convinced my brother to act.

But now,

my brother has refused.

Then let him be.

Since he's backed down, you can't.

Don't forget

we're doing this for Shiyao,

our family, and Nancheng.

If Nancheng loses Hunshui,

it'll lose its defense.

We're having a war.

Winners rule; losers fall.

Strike first to gain the edge;

wait and you'll pay the price.

Don't you get it?

I get it.

But what's it got to do with Qin Shiyue?

She's Shiyao's biggest weakness.

I'm just using that to my advantage.

But relax.

Once Liu Yong is framed,

I'll go to Shiyao myself to apologize.

By then, he'll see

that I meant well.

How many days do you need?

Framing Liu Yong this time

is to push Shiyao to strike first.

As long as you work with me,

you'll see results

within three days.

Jinxiu.

Jinxiu.

Shiyue.

You again.

No matter what you think,

stay here for a few days.

Let me out.

I want to go home.

Home?

Which home?

Aren't you the one who kills traitors?

I'm the daughter of a traitor.

Go ahead and kill me.

Just like you killed those innocent people.

Come on, kill me.

Let me out.

Let me out!

Madam.

You have to trust the Young Marshal.

He'll find us.

But we can't just sit here waiting.

No matter what you think,

stay here for a few days.

He told me to stay here for a few days.

Something's bound to happen soon.

I need to get out and tell him.

But what should we do?

There are

dangerous people guarding.

Let me think.

There's got to be a way.

Someone, come here!

Why are you yelling?

Someone, hurry!

Tell your boss right now.

The Madam seems to be sick.

She's in real pain.

If she's sick, she's sick.

As long as she's not dying.

If anything happens to her,

your boss

will definitely come for you.

If I believe you now,

my boss will still come for me.

Hey, don't walk away!

Don't go!

You...

The Young Marshal is here.

We've kept quiet during curfew.

We're not even open.

We've lost someone.

Let's take a look.

You want to search Night Queen?

Shiyao.

You're not serious, right?

Hold on.

Since when did Adjutant Wen

forget all the rules?

You can't search Night Queen anytime you want.

We've swept all of Nancheng.

This is the only place left.

We're on official duty.

Did you hear that?

It's on official duty.

I'm not letting you.

Are you trying to rebel?

Shiyao.

It's not me rebelling.

Seems like you've lost your cool.

Look up and see this place.

Look at the brothers behind me.

Every one of them risked their life for you.

Do you still remember him?

His own brother sacrificed himself

to save you on the Chuanxi field.

To fill the gap in the Death Guard,

he volunteered to join us.

Isn't that worth your trust?

At least you remember him, right?

He grew up with us.

He was bullied for being mute.

After a small kindness, he joined us.

It was just a small favor from us.

Yet he repaid it with his life.

Isn't that worth your trust?

And there's me.

Your brother who bled for you.

Your flesh and blood.

Let me ask you:

You don't trust me either?

♪Trapped by fate's decree♪

♪Love and hate remain uncrossed♪

♪The wind sends tears astray♪

♪Moistening the distant sky♪

♪Where can the longing be sent♪

♪Where can the heart rest♪

♪Watching your back fade away♪

♪I'll wait a lifetime for you♪

♪You ask me when the wind will rise♪

♪When the rain will fall, and when the moon will meet the shadow♪

♪I'll send a long letter♪

♪Drifting through the fleeting world♪

♪Wait till blooms fade away♪

♪Petals drift by, etched in my heart♪

♪Hand in hand under the bright moon♪

♪Never once did it change♪