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♫ Not meeting each other, not meeting each other ♫

♫ That one person, that one glance ♫

♫ Not resenting the years we wasted ♫

♫ In a certain year, that one gaze, who is nostalgic, who is silent? ♫

♫ Brushing past each other's shoulders, do not argue about our fate ♫

♫ If not for that one look, the fleeting sense of yearning ♫

♫ I would be unaware I had loved that person for a lifetime ♫

♫ Until now, even if the city is abound with rumours, do not explain ♫

♫ Using up the world's medicine, it is still hard to cure the affections of the mortal world ♫

♫ The heavy rain is coming and the ground is damp The memories are fading in front of my eyes ♫

♫ Many years later, all the stories turn out to have similar endings♫

♫ Don't say you love someone, don't say but Please do not overdo the tears ♫

♫ Gains and losses will always come around in a cycle ♫

The Imperial Doctress Episode 9

Your Majesty. I was given the order to solve the Yellow River Flood problem.

I request 50,000 silver pieces from the treasury to fund rescue efforts.

I plan on hiring 20000 workers at the site

to re-build the dams.

Right now there are 20000 refuges coming toward Zhili.

This affects the capital, so we hope a decision can be made by Your Majesty.

As I see this matter-

Grand Empress has arrived!

Your sure recovered fast from your sickness.

Then this is your spotlight.

Coming out of your quarters to show your mightiness.

You truly are Ming Dynasty's great emperor.

Thank you.

Immediately set up stops in the city

to distribute funds and allow the refugees to return.

Your Highness, how could you resolve a disaster like this?

How is there enough grain in the city to support this?

You don't need to worry about that. I have my own plans for it.

Your Highness, I have a matter of importance to relay to you.

Speak.

By Your Majesty's decree, I have found the truth linking Du Ruhui, Magistrate of Huaiyang,

Miao Jiang the Magistrate of Weihui, and their participation in

Causing the great Yellow River disaster.

The two have been escorted back to the city and are awaiting your decree.

Good, bring them here.

Yes. Bring them here!

Your Majesty, let us live!

We've committed a dire crime.

If you were both called simultaneously,

I could forgive your lives. Speak! Who ordered you!?

Your Majesty, we abided by the orders of the Empress Dowager

so we dared to do such things!

Nonsense! Your Majesty,

what you've done, you're completely aware of!

The fact that I haven't exposed you is just to save your face!

Empress Dowager, I don't need to save any face.

Now the person who needs to save face might be the Empress Dowager yourself.

Don't you think it's enough that you created a fake token out of nowhere?

Just based on a few insignificant bureaucrats, you want to sentence me a crime!

Your Majesty, don't forget I received the order of the last emperor

to rule over the land as Empress Dowager!

If the Empress Dowager doesn't think a few scrawny bureaucrats are enough,

then your favorite Fanhong

would be enough, right?

Bring him forward!

Your Majesty, Fan Hong admits his crime.

And indeed took orders from the Empress Dowager.

This is a setup! Fanhong has been in the palace the entire time--how could he have been taken?

The net of Heaven has large meshes, but it lets nothing through.

Empress Dowager, this Fanhong

is your closest coordinate. What you've commanded him to do

probably disturbs you, doesn't it?

Your Highness!

I am innocent

I confessed only because I am being tortured

Your Majesty, he has committed suicide.

I would have never thought I didn't even have time to deal with im

and yet he took back the jade seal (authority) and sentenced Fanhong before I was even aware.

Your Highness, it's all because of me.

Causing Your Highness to land in the lower wind.

If, that time at the Eastern Depot, we could leave a witness

And we wouldn't be in such a situation.

Still, it is good that the trail is cold

And we can still keep the ministers on our side

Fanhong cried innocence.

The entire court heard it all, and everyone knows who's true and who's not.

The problem is, the old ministers who are not on my side

There's still Yu Dongyang who's with the emperor.

Your Highness, they cannot handle it.

The Emperor has a frivolous nature

He only has the people's support temporarily

Over time there will be problem.

Also, he alone supports the Eastern Depot

and has thus drawn a lot of dissent.

Eventually, the citizens must become unhappy.

But his perseverence, I fear more and more.

Since he's already taken Fanhong

and knows of Prince Cheng's situation.

Otherwise why would he suddenly announce Prince Cheng's engagement?

It's good Your Highness has prescience

and brought back Prince Cheng.

If someone is summoned to Chengzhou and cannot see Prince Cheng

Then that'd be more complicated.

The way I see it, should we have Eunuch Yingguo's people

Stay put for now?

That is the only way for now

Don't tell me it is really like what Prince Cheng said

That it is not the end of the Emperor's reign yet

Madam, you first let the children drink this medicine

Our medicine is running out.

That big batch of medicine is all gone?

The residents heard that we're here treating patients, and they've brought their families.

I don't think the doctors can hold this long.

Later when there's no more medicine, they're going to protest again.

You stay here and I'll go ask Shi Tai what to do.

Miss! Miss! Sir Zheng?

Let go of our miss!

Men and women cannot be close! Let go!

Let go!

Whatever! She's about to faint, who cares about proximity?

She was so busy that she didn't have time to eat.

Then if you know that she always care about other people's business, then why didn't you take good care of her?

I did wrong.

Didn't she mention some devilwood honey? Quickly bring her some to eat.

It's fine. I already ask someone to make porridge. This doesn't need you help anymore. You can leave.

Miss. Miss.

I have to talk to you later.

ok

It is really good that the medicine is here. But, why are you here? Your situation is different now

That's great that you can send medicines here.

But why did you come? Right now you are not in the same class as us. You shouldn't go everywhere.

I am eager to come here because I have something to tell you.

What is it?

I obtained the jade seal

Really? That's great.

You funneled the jade seal back.

It's just a shame that she can't be directly pulled off the horse.

Her connections in the palace are very deep; she wouldn't fall instantly.

You already did well enough.

Be patient. There must be success soon.

But, I also have to say

you coming like this was too careless.

If you caught the illness, won't this happy event turn into a sad one?

I also heard that the epidemic situation here has also lessened significantly.

That's why I rushed over here. Not only that, I am the Emperor.

I should go among the people more and investigate this epidemic.

You probably didn't only come to scope our the situation.

Uh, also to see you.

No way. I know who you actually came to see.

You even noticed that.

Aye! Why are you coming out here?

I'm fine now. I am coming out to help.

Yun Xiang. Go rest, there's about more than ten doctors here.

He also brought medicines here, even yours.

There is so many patients and with ten doctors, it's still not enough.

How can I go rest and not care?

Please don't worry. I am really fine now.

Come with me. I have something to tell you.

Aye. Why are you just standing there? Come.

Next time, take good care of your lady. Don't let her faint from being tired.

Of course. Of course.

Just know how to nod your head. Go and bring two cups of tea here.

Ok. Ok. Ok.

Sit.

How are you? You're ok now?

I'm really ok now. Earlier, I was just tired.

If you can't even take care of yourself, then why are you helping others.

Why can't you just say things without being mean? Clearly caring for others

turns into something both hot and cold.

Why did you just call me?

Yuan Bao (gold ingot); I heard Shi Tai call you that, so I followed alone.

Who let you to call me that? I don't allow you to call me that.

I insist on calling you that! Yuan Bao Yuan Bao Yuan Bao Yuan Bao.

You!

Ok, Don't get to angry. That nickname is pretty good

How lucky it is!

Ok, I'm not going to joke around with you

I heard that to prevent more contraction

the city has already closed the gates. At this time, bringing all this medicine here

must be so difficult.

I thank you on their behalf.

Ok, enough. You don't have to thank me.

You don't need to bow like that. That thing--

Master.

You madam already knows you're outside. She is anxious like...like...

Telling someone to hurry you home.

Why are you talking so much? I got it.

You already got married? I didn't hear you say that before.

What's wrong with being married? I have been married for a long time already. It's not ok?

You aren't shy, are you?

Getting married early is a good thing.

Do you have a son yet?

It's none of you business.

Enough. Don't say I'm a selfish person.

This is for you. Next time, don't faint. Next time, if you faint again

I won't care about you anymore. Give her the tea to drink.

Let's go.

- Styrax. - What is that?

It's a pretty rare herb.

It is useful for unconscious patients and relieving pain.

Miss. I asked him if he was interested in you

He said no, but today he looks like he cares alot about you.

I can't pinpoint it.

What are you thinking?

He already has a wife. He's kind to me because I'm like his mother in my understanding of medicine.

Not for anything else.

If he has a wife, then I'm not worried anymore.

I think even if he does't have a wife, you guys don't match together.

You need character like Young Master Zhu

to truly match up to our Miss, you.

Stop saying nonsense. -I didn't saying any nonsense.

Ah, speaking of Young Master Zhu, ever since he last gave you the flower hairpin,

why haven't we seen him again?

Go do your work.

Your Majesty, my third Uncle is outside the city.

I need to see him! Your Highness!

Your Majesty! Long Live Your Majesty!

No need to worry. I've already went to where the breakout happened to look.

The situation isn't as bad as everyone imagines.

And the physician have already taken control.

When it is resolved, we can reopen the gates.

Your Majesty, you love the people like your children. Long live Your Majesty!

The ministers are afraid of trouble

They don't care whether we live or die

Your Majesty is better than them

Those at the back, catch up quickly

Work harder, everyone

Our people are waiting for the supplies. If we can just early by just a day

I will reward each of you with one more tael of money

Good! Put in more effort, and catch up!

Cha! Cha!

Wait.

Brother. Endure it. You have to endure it.

Yongqing Convent is just ahead. They will cure you

Endure it. Endure it, Brother. Hurry!

Miss! Change and then go to sleep.

I really don't have any energy left.

Miss, do you think today's patients could be Wan Na?

Did you hear them speaking that language?

No

Then they are not

We lived in the Northern region for so long. Did you hear any Wan Na people speaking the Han language so well?

I didn't

Maybe they are merchants from Chao Xian

Merchants? Maybe

Miss. Miss.

(man coughing)

Child's father. Does you feet still hurt?

It's ok. I think after two more days, I will be fully healed.

That is all thanks to Physician Hang. She is really a miracle doctor

She just used a needle and made one jab, and you woke up right away

That's . Let me tell you, I think Madam Wang was cured by her too

Old Sir Zhang said he is the reincarnation of Hua Tuo. T/N: Famous Chinese physician who lived during the Eastern Han Dynasty.

Only stupid people like you would believe in her

What are you talking about?

And, about who?

What reincarnation of Hua Tuo? When have you ever seen a female Hua Tuo?

I am amazed you believe in her. She is just a female quack

Did you take the wrong medicine?

She can't possibly be a female

Shut your mouth up

Do it your way. Go and see for yourself

If you see that she has a beard, then I am willing to let you beat my whole family to death

Did something happen?

I don't know

How can there be a female doctor?

Yes, how is this possible?

Let's go

Physician Hang

How was he last night?

He vomited twice last night. But this morning, his fever broke a little

It is because he is suffering from severe vomiting and diarrhoea,

leading to deficiency in yang levels and dehydration.

Wait for his strength to recover, then write a prescription

You watch him carefully. If his situation changes, inform me immediately

Yes

Physician Hang, are you really a woman?

Physician Hang

Are you a woman?

After arguing for so long, she is a medicine woman

You are a woman, and you still treat my illness?

And you still massage my leg?

I am not a medicine woman

You are a woman, you are treating people, and you even killed someone

If you are not a medicine woman, then what are you?

How can you say such things? If it is not for my Miss, you won't have been cured

I won't let a woman treat me

No woman can make a good doctor. Look here, everyone

It's her. A few days ago, she treated and skilled the wife of a minister

Who would dare get a prescription from someone like this?

No, it is not like this. You misunderstood. You really misunderstood

Don't listen to her. Let's go

You misunderstood. It is not like this. Miss

Madam Hang, why don't you stay at home and be a good daughter

And stay together with the medicine women?

Treating illness is the job of a man

If you still want to continue like this,

I am afraid we may have to go to court again

Stop arguing

Miss Hang is a woman

But I can guarantee

Her medical skills are as good as any of you physicians

Aren't there many people here who are cured by Physician Hang?

If you don't want to let her treat your illness, you can leave

If you are willing to let Physician Hang treat your illness

please queue up over there

Miss

Physicians from Huimin Apothecary are creating trouble again.

They refuse to give out the medicine on your prescriptions,

saying they won't be giving us medicine granted by the royal court.

Go and find Abbess Jingci, and ask her to reason with them.

I went to find her, but she had left to find more grain for the convent.

Physician Hang. Physician Hang.

- What's wrong? - Physixian Hang, my brother is awake.

But after regaining consciousness, he keeps on convulsing.

Zisu, bring the medical kit.

- Brother, hold on! The physician will be here soon. - Hold on!

Pin him down for me.

He keeps on convulsing. Give me the acupuncture needles.

Zisu, go ask them for some Jishe Powder.

If they have none, clove powder and licorice will also suffice.

Older brother.

Older brother.

Thank you, Physician Hang.

It won't work. They won't give us the medicine.

Who dares do this to us? Older brother, wait here. I'll take some by force.

Don't go. You are not Han people. If you forcibly take the medicine,

you'll be misunderstood.

If they decide to sow discord, will the refugees forgive you?

Even if you are skilled in combat, you cannot be so rash.

How do you know I am familiar with martial arts? All of you have calluses on your hands,

so you must have practised with swords.

If you believe me, even if I don't use their medicine,

I am still confident I can cure you.

It's fine. You saved my life.

I don't care what you do.

Okay.

Zisu, let's go.

Pour the water in.

Miss, what are we doing?

When the water becomes clearer, collect it in a bowl.

I need to go somewhere else. Look after this.

Wait, where are you going?

Miss, Miss!

That's someone else's property. Why are you going there?

What medicine is this?

What is this?

Can you even drink that?

- Can you even drink that? - Drink this.

Wait. You're getting my brother to drink this? This is chicken manure.

You're right. The white powder on chicken manure is called Ji Shi Bai.

It drains dampness, reduces toxic heat and relieves rheumatic pains.

It won't be worse than the professional medicine used to treat cholera.

Ground water? Look, it still has mud in it.

Surely you didn't take this from a mud hole?

Don't think about where it's come from. Just know that this will cure sickness.

I won't suspect you. I've already said I would give my life to you,

and I will not break my promise.

Rest more when you go home. Don't sleep late.

Physician, can you hurry? My child can't wait any longer.

Don't disturb us.

Can't you see we're busy?

Hey, a miracle's happened! Physician Hang used a bowl of dirty water

and miraculously cured someone with it.

Really? A bowl of dirty water?

What nonsense is that.

I drank three bowls of her lentil soup, and now my stomach no longer hurts!

And that Joseon person,

he couldn't even sit up properly, but now he's on the ground walking!

She cured them with three bowls of lentil soup?

The other hand.

Naive people. They act based on hearsay.

They complain about us having a long line. Aren't they filling in line either way?

Be more humble. She is indeed skilled.

You don't need to come to me exclusively. I'm not a miracle physician.

Ground water and lentils are written in the medical texts.

If I can cure you, the physicians from Huimin Apothecary can as well.

Then...everyone, half of us should go to that side.

Your sickness...

Calm and collected, careful yet brave.

I didn't realise that the Ming Dynasty had such a special lady.

She knew we were skilled in combat

just by looking at our calluses.

Older brother, we made the right decision, pretending to be victims of the epidemic,

and successfully entering Desheng Pass.

Otherwise we wouldn't have a chance to find out the details about their regional government,

military strength and disaster relief situations.

It's just that, older brother.

You must have suffered.

That was nothing.

I thought that since the Emperor of Ming was on bad terms

with the Empress Dowager, their political decisions would be muddled.

but after coming here,

they're busy but not chaotic. The dust has already settled.

You're right. Once the epidemic came, they closed the city gates immediately.

Moreover, though the physician from Huimin Apothecary

are arrogant, not all of them are idiots.

Moreover, even a simple nunnery convent like this

was aware of the situation, and gave alms to thousands of victims.

It seems like

our Oirat Clan's plans to attack Ming

must be delayed.

Everyone, let's rest for a while. We can prepare to settle down for the evening.

- Great. - Let's rest first.

Tidy this up.

Move this up.

Okay.

How is it? Do you feel better?

- I feel much better. - That's good.

Physician Wan.

Yes?

Imperial physicians, this way please.

The convent has tidied some empty rooms.

You can rest over there for the night.

How is that possible?

Miss Hang complimented your team in front of the Abbess.

She said all of you were older imperial physicians,

and must rest well. She also gave up her room in the Western Chamber.

She is very benevolent.

Thank you, thank you.

Thank you.

Physician Hang, careful!

- This... - Thank you.

You just addressed me as...

I was being too petty yesterday,

and took everything to heart,

which is why I told the victims you were a lady.

I brought much trouble to you,

and for that I apologise.

After reflecting upon my actions, I really think

I have embarrassed myself.

Physician Hang,

I am here to officially apologise to you.

It's okay. It's okay.

Wan Gongfeng, this is all a misunderstanding.

Because of Madam Xu's death,

I've always been biased against you,

thinking that you were the one that caused me to appear in court

and suffer from criticism.

In fact, I am the inferior one.

That day, I didn't believe in the properties of your ginger wine tonic.

Today, I didn't even know about the properties

of the lentil groundwater soup you made.

I cannot compare my learning to your

extensive knowledge bank.

No, definitely not. Wan Gongfeng, you have misunderstood.

I only found out about these prescriptions a few days ago.

When I first found out, I didn't believe it either.

Later, I was able to read some rare medical texts,

which allowed me to prove their healing properties.

What medical text?

Collected Commentaries on the Pharmaceutical Canon,

Liu Juanzi's Remedies Bequeathed by Ghosts both mentioned this. T/N: Well-known surgery book written in the Jin Dynasty

Okay. I've remembered the titles.

I will definitely read them carefully when I return.

Here, careful. Slowly.

Slowly lie down first.

I never like to feel the pulse immediately.

Patients are not as well-versed in illnesses as physicians,

and when they discover they have fallen ill,

they will come in a rush, all angry and worried.

If physicians hastily feel the pulse,

they will be misled by the patient's exaggerations.

Hence, I will often tell them to rest for a while,

and feel their pulse after they have calmed down.

That definitely makes sense.

But what if the patient is in a critical state

yet sees the physician in such a calm and peaceful manner -

won't they be even more furious?

You are right. I used to think that as well.

Patients rely on physicians.

This epidemic

gave us a warning.

I also have a humble opinion regarding this matter.

The people don't understand the nature of medicine.

When we are giving diagnoses, if we comfort them more,

they won't be as terrified.

You are right.

I also know that some physicians are not very skilled,

yet have a way with words,

often comforting, calming

and encouraging patients.

Moreover, they also have an affable attitude.

Such physicians

may also be granted the title of miracle physician.

We have worked well these few days.

It seems that in a couple more days, the cholera will be controlled.

Abbess.

Report to the Emperor, and tell him

that the epidemic is now in control.

Ask for more grain as well. The number of people in the convent are increasing.

Our original stash will no longer be enough.

You may go.

Your Highness, a letter.

- Check the cart wheels. - Here.

Wu Jiang.

- Yes. - I will take 2,500 kilograms of grain with me first.

- Take the rest of the grain to Official Yu Dongyang.

Yes, Your Highness.

- Everyone, get up! - Xiao Ma'zi, let's go and solve Yongqing Convent's situation first.

Let's get up.

Grain is being given out. Everyone, come collect your grain!

Everyone, come over and collect grain!

Hurry and come over.

Thank you, Young Sir.

Young Sir, you are our benefactor.

- You will be endowed with luxury in the future. - This...

Uncle, please rise. Everyone, there is no need to be so polite.

In fact, this has nothing to do with me.

It's mainly our virtuous Emperor.

Just then, you said a living Guanyin has appeared? T/N: Benevolent Bodhissatva in East Asian culture

Indeed. There's a female miracle physician who has cured many of us.

She did.

She's quite pretty as well.

Done.

Jiejie, you are the prettiest person in the world, just like Guanyin. T/N: A Bodhisattva in Taoism

Everything's fine. Go find your grandfather.

Okay.

Are you really proud?

Just a little.

Now, apart from Wan Gongfeng,

many other people from Huimin Apothecary have started addressing me as Physician Hang.

Really?

They're not complaining about your gender anymore?

They're over that already.

Physicians must continue to learn from each other by exchanging views.

After spending the last few days discussing with them,

I've suddenly cleared up many of the things I was confused about.

I also learnt some more methods that are convenient and fast.

Wan Gongfeng said

there is a difference between the prescriptions I gave yesterday and today.

- I've already improved. - Really?

Right. I also gave a copy of Aunt Luo's prescriptions to everyone.

Physician Lou and Physician Yang helped me improve it.

They added some and removed others, decreasing the poison

and increasing the efficacy of the treatment.

That's great.

There's a young sir outside giving out grain. Everyone, go collect the free grain.

Young Sir?

Could it be Young Sir Zheng?

Let's go have a look.

Slowly, don't rush.

Here, this way please.

Young Sir Zheng? What have you brought this time?

Miss Hang?

Young Sir Zhu?

Just then I was thinking about it.

How could be there so many ladies skilled in medicine?

So you are the living Guanyin they keep mentioning.

It's a nickname they randomly gave me.

It's great.

The merciful Guanyin perceives the cries of the world and saves people from trouble. You're here taking care of the victims -

you're quite similar to her.

What nonsense...

You've always worn it?

I wore it because I was feeling playful.

Don't take it out.

It...it looks nice on you.

I...I tried to find you back in the Capital, but you weren't home.

If I knew you were at Yongqing Convent, I would've come earlier.

You've been to my house?

I have. I even wrote you a letter.

I didn't see it.

- Abbess Jingci. - Ah Yu.

So you are the one delivering the grain.

Greetings, Abbess.

So you're acquainted with Abbess as well?

I am. She is an elder member of my family.

Really? Then do you also know...

So, do you two know each other?

We do. Miss Hang was the one who saved me at the Xu Manor.

She did?

Here, this is yours.

In the future, if you need any help,

come find me anytime.

We live beside the Confucius temple.

There's a pair of kylins (mythical Chinese unicorns) at the front, and a locust tree opposite it.

The plaque reads 'Zhu Manor'. It's really easy to find.

But I'm a lady.

How am I supposed to find you?

Sorry. I didn't think about it properly.

Then...I'll go find you.

Even if you come see me, I won't be able to come out.

Men and women must keep their distance.

I just think that if you want to go outside,

it will be possible somehow.

I still don't know what your family does.

We...we're merchants.

You're also a merchant?

Yes.

But why did people from the Eastern Depot go after you?

It's like this.

We're imperial merchants, and displeased the Eastern Depot.

Young Sir, Young Sir.

What?

Miss Hang, an urgent matter has happened. I must return immediately.

Then...I'm sure we'll meet again soon.

You should hurry. Your family is more important.

Though you are a physician, you must take care as well. There's a lot of patients here.

I will come visit you.

This is something I use often. If you like it,

you can take it.

Is this...your fragrant sachet?

It is.

You don't like it?

Then keep it for yourself.

And,

you look pretty with the hairpin in.

I will take my leave now.

Isn't the city gate locked? How could Mother fall ill from it?

There are also epidemic victims in the city. Her Highness was fine

until she

went to Xiangji Temple to pray for your safety.

She fainted as soon as she returned.

Get on your horse.

What? Young Sir Zhu gave you his bath beans?

This is extraordinary.

He even gifted you personal bath beans.

I think there's something going on here.

Don't speak nonsense.

They just think I'm dirty, and gave it to me out of courtesy.

Really?

Then what about your hairpin?

They also gave it to you because you were dirty?

How would I know?

He's an imperial merchant. It's possible he gifted it to me on a whim.

Fine, fine, fine.

Heavens,

my Miss' romantic fate will finally begin!

I almost forgot.

You have two fragrant sachets now.

Thankfully Young Sir Zheng is already married.

Otherwise my Miss won't know who to choose.

You crazy lass.

You dare speak such nonsense in a convent?

I'll let you speak!

I choose Young Sir Zhu.

Zhu Manor

♫ Used to think the winter had always been this cold, ♫

♫ unrelated to my stubborn obsession ♫

♫ If the heavy snow froze everything ♫

♫ I will wait at the beginning, waiting for you to appear. ♫

♫ Perhaps our vows will change, ♫

♫ as will the times. ♫

♫ Constant, yet ever changing ♫

♫ even if the world changes ♫

♫ Even if my complexion ages with time ♫

♫ I am still the young one in white ♫

♫ until the day I return to meet you ♫

♫ When that day arrives, we will return to familiar places ♫

♫ Appreciating the colourful world, and watching the light dance across your face ♫

♫ When that day arrives, we will return to the first snowfall ♫

♫ Forgetting our obsessions and the past we have lost ♫

♫ Even if my complexion ages with time ♫

♫ I am still the young one in white ♫

♫ until the day I return to meet you ♫