Original subtitles

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Translation and Timing by the Joy of Life Team @ Viki.com

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♫ Have you ever heard of ♫

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♫ the snow mountain’s cliff ♫

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♫ once left people with lingering enchantments ♫

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♫ Legend has it ♫

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♫ that there are treasures on it ♫

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♫ But there is also an hidden abyss ♫

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♫ The smart, foolish ♫

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♫ and kind people ♫

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♫ are all people you’re familiar with ♫

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♫ On the mountain slope, on the cliff ♫

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♫ on the cloud peak ♫

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♫ on this secular world ♫

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♫ Let the snowflakes swirl and flutter ♫

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[Joy of Life]

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[Episode 3]

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What is being worshiped inside?

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Offering sacrifices to Heaven is the basis of the Temple of God.

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How could you not know this?

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Temple of God?

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When Heaven and Earth separated, beasts were running rampant.

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The god from this temple came to Earth,

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teaching humans written characters and moral values, helping them shape the mountain and the sea,

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building up a foundation for mankind.

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Haven't your masters taught you?

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A legend?

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You really don't know who I am?

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You simply cannot take even half a step into the main temple.

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There's no ambush.

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Was it really a coincidence?

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There really isn't a god's image.

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A legend?

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I never believe in gods and goddesses.

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But I don't know how I came to this world.

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If there's really a Temple of God, please send your envoy and explain it to me.

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If you give me an answer, I'll give you some face

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and believe you once.

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Think about reimbursement for food and lodging.

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Young Miss!

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Young Miss!

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Did you see Young Miss?

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No.

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Young Miss! Young Miss!

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[Lin Wan'er: Daughter of Southern Qing Prime Minister Lin Ruofu]

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Let me ask you something.

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Are you an assassin?

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I... don't think so.

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Then, were you sent by the gods?

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I don't think so, either.

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I think you are.

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Who... are you?

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What's wrong?

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Nothing. I'm used to throwing up.

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Young Miss! Young Miss!

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Do you have to go?

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Did you come with the valued guest in the main temple?

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Hand.

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I forgot to ask her name!

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Young Miss! Where did you go? I was so worried!

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Young Miss, are you okay?

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- I'm okay.

- You're still laughing!

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You always run around when we come outside. You scared me to death!

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Of course, I'm happy I can come outside.

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It's better than sitting in my room all day and drinking medicine.

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The physician already said your illness can't be exposed to the wind.

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Young Miss, why are you coughing up blood again?

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It's fine.

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After some time, I'll get used to throwing up.

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Oh dear. You've gone crazy.

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Set off!

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When did you appear?

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Young Master, I've been waiting for a long time.

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Go after that horse carriage!

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Where are you going? That way!

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- Young Master, aren't we going back to the manor?

- What are you talking about?

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Go after that horse carriage! Turn around!

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Turn around!

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That way!

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The horse carriage over there!

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Out of the way!

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Move aside!

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Move aside!

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Men! Clear the street!

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Move aside!

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Move aside!

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Out of the way!

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Leave now!

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Out of the way!

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Move aside now!

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Everyone, out of the way!

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Your Majesty, we can travel now.

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Start moving!

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Your Majesty, it's the offering of sacrifices at the temple today. That young lad suddenly showed up.

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I failed in my duty. Please punish me.

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[Gong Dian: Deputy Commander of Southern Qing Imperial Guards]

Today, there weren't any major consequences in the temple.

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You have already rendered great service.

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Although the offering of sacrifices at the temple wasn't publicized,

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but the surroundings of the temple were heavily guarded by the imperial army.

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If that young lad can still secretly trespass into the temple,

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I fear something's fishy.

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I request to investigate everyone in the imperial army.

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- Did you fight with him?

- Yes.

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- How was it?

- This young lad has internal power. He's not an ordinary person.

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Your Majesty, there was a serious oversight today.

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We should still investigate the imperial army.

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No need.

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Stop him!

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Let him come here.

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Yes, Your Majesty.

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Let him pass.

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On the way to the city, an attendant from the harem prepared to block the path.

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She has been killed.

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I get it.

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An imperial soldier came and left again.

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Seriously, I can't hear what they are saying.

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Miss... Miss!

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You have been smiling since you came back from the temple.

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Did you encounter something fun?

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It's nothing. I merely met an interesting person.

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Forget about others,

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but I think Master Fan is an interesting person.

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He could make you happy.

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I know you are not willing.

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After all, it's a decree marriage proposal by His Majesty.

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I...

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About this...

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Your Majesty.

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[Qing Emperor: Southern Qing's Emperor]

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Who is that young lad?

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I believe he's the Minister of Revenue's

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illegitimate son from Danzhou.

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Seems like his name is Fan Xian.

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Tell me about him.

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His sudden appearance today is not accidental.

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It was probably...

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It was probably arranged by Your Majesty.

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I didn't arrange anything.

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I dare not guess what you meant.

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Speak.

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It's... It's Your Majesty who wanted to take a look at him.

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On the way to the city, that female attendant who ruined his reputation,

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who do you think she was?

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I don't know.

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You don't know or dare not to say?

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Based on what I saw, she could be from the East Palace.

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East Palace?

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This is my speculation.

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It's already a crime of rebellion.

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It's just that I dare not refuse to talk when you have asked me.

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Please punish me.

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When Fan Xian was at the temple,

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did he kneel down?

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I kept my eyes open.

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Fan Xian didn't kneel at the temple.

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He didn't kneel when he encountered God?

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This is not tasty at all,

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but don't forget to pay him two coins for this.

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Yes, Your Majesty.

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- Gong Dian.

- Present.

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I heard about the paintings that the crown prince gave you.

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You liked them very much.

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I admit my crime.

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Let's go back to the palace.

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In life, everyone has their likes and dislikes.

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What is sin?

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I understand!

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We are here, Young Master.

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Slowly.

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The carriage will return to the back door.

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Young Master, please enter the mansion on your own.

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Return? You are not from Fan Mansion?

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[Fan Mansion]

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I'm Fan Xian.

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I'm Fan Xian!

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Young Master, this way, please.

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Entering by the side door? Is this my father's intention?

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Old Master is still at the Ministry of Revenue. Second Madam arranged this.

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If Liu Ruyu wants to kill you, I fear it won't be that easy for you to enter by the main door of Fan Mansion.

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Young Master, please enter the mansion with me.

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Why isn't there anyone talking in the courtyard?

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Old Madam is having her afternoon nap.

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Where is she having her afternoon nap?

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At the back of the courtyard.

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She's sleeping at the back of the courtyard and no one in the mansion dares to say anything.

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Is Second Madam that formidable?

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Young Master, don't say this.

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Lower your voice. Keep quiet.

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Seems like there's indeed a trick.

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Stop there!

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Who's that?

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The Financial Private Adviser for the mansion.

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I can't beat you.

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Stand over there.

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Did I tell you to run?

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Still avoiding this?

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Today, I...

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I say, you manage the accounts and you run even faster than a rabbit.

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Catch your breath first before you go after him again.

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[Fan Sizhe: Second son of Southern Qing's Earl of Sinan, Fan Jian]

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Why are you holding a chicken drumstick?

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This is not a chicken drumstick. This is a young lady.

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Young lady?

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Can you understand me?

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I don't understand, either.

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- What is this?

- I don't know.

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Don't know?

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Do you know who I am then?

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I probably do.

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If you know, open this.

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Why don't you try it instead?

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Fan Xian is already inside the courtyard.

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He's not here yet, Madam.

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Why is he taking such a long time?

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Should I go take a look?

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It's not urgent. Let him take his time.

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[Liu Ruyu: Fan Xian's stepmother]

When he has arrived at the inner courtyard, let him wait outside.

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Let's talk again after I wake up from my afternoon nap.

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Yes.

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Do your best. Use more strength.

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Do your best. Work harder and use your strength.

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Almost there!

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Do your best. Hurry up! Go for it!

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Open it for me!

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I can't open it, either.

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Do you know where we are? This is the Fan Mansion.

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Everyone here respects me.

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Whatever I tell them to do, they will do it.

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I want you to open the chest for me now.

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- You have a problem with what you just said.

- What problem?

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- You just said that everyone here respects you.

- That's right.

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- You also said they will obey you.

- That's right.

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What if you want them to beat you to death?

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If they take action and hurt you, are they respecting you then?

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If they don't take action, they are disobeying you then.

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See? You are conflicted now, right? You can only choose one option.

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Let's go.

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It makes sense.

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What should I do then? Just let them beat me to death.

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They need to obey me.

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But this won't do. If they beat me to death, who will they listen to?

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Don't let them beat me to death then.

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If I don't let them beat me to death, they will stop obeying me.

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- Is that kid my younger brother?

- Yes.

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Why was he chasing after the accounting staff?

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Madam is having her afternoon nap. He must be chasing him to ask for money.

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That guy from the accounts room could run that fast?

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He was chased after for many years. He's well trained now.

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That kid has a temper.

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I dare not talk bad about Young Master.

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Young Master Fan, you are now at the inner courtyard.

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Where is Liu Ruyu?

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Where is Aunt?

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Second Madam is having her afternoon nap in her house.

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She instructed to let you wait.

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Wait in the house?

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Young Master, it's not appropriate.

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Wait here then?

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It's fine for me to wait here.

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It's quiet here.

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Greetings, Crown Prince.

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Did I tell you that we love paintings?

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We have the same interests. Between the both of us,

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we will have friendly talks. There is no need for propriety.

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These paintings are from my personal collection I've collected over several years.

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These paintings are from my personal collection I've collected over several years.

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The rest of the calligraphic works in my family

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were burned in a fire.

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Starting from today,

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I will no longer have this hobby.

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These are gifts from you.

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They are famous paintings from the previous dynasties. Please take them back.

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Gong Dian, why are you doing this?

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Today, His Majesty said,

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"In life, everyone has their likes and dislikes."

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Your Highness, starting from today,

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I won't have any hobbies that I like.

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What exactly happened?

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His Majesty went to the temple to offer sacrifices today.

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Why wasn't the Rites Department notified of this?

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He left the palace on an incognito trip.

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He later encountered a young lad at the temple.

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His name was Fan Xian.

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What happened after that?

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He's already out there?

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Yes, Madam. He's standing there.

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Is he anxious or angry?

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None of these. He said he would have his afternoon nap, too.

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Didn't I tell you not to let him into the house?

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Wait. Why is he holding a chicken drumstick?

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I don't know. He was holding this when he entered.

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I didn't see him eating this, either.

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A custom of Danzhou?

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Let's not bother about this first. Who gave him the chair?

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He took it on his own.

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The little devil from Danzhou,

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I fear he's not that easy to deal with.

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Let's meet him then.

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Is this a place for idling?!

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Your journey must have been tough.

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I had a nap just now

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and treated you coldly.

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It's okay. If you didn't wake me,

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I would have continued sleeping.

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Aunt, sit.

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People from Danzhou are honest and simple. Looking at you today,

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Xian'er has indeed been raised well.

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I heard there's something lacking in tolerance.

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On the contrary, there's some natural naivety.

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Natural naivety? Do you think I'm a wild monkey?

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Aunt, you overpraised me. In a small place like Danzhou,

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I have never met anyone like you.

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Graceful, dignified, with a refined and kind temperament.

If one isn't aware,

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they would have thought you were the main madam of the mansion.

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This common lowlife is saying that my status is not upright.

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Where's that rascal who was holding the chest?!

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By the way, I was in a rush just now

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and forgot to prepare a homecoming gift for you.

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Wait here for a while.

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Where did he go?

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I saw you. Don't move!

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Wait till I'm there. I will punch you.

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Young Master, I understand now. Why would I let them beat me to death?

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How would I know?

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Are you pulling a prank on me?

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What do you think?

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Madam, Young Master didn't get the money.

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When his temper flares up,

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I fear he will be violent.

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I know. Why would I use this excuse to avoid this then?

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If I'm there, he won't make this mistake.

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Will Young Master really beat up Fan Xian?

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My son is the eldest son.

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Fan Xian is just an illegitimate son. There's a great difference.

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If Fan Xian entered the mansion today and was beaten up,

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he wouldn't be able to lift up his head in the future.

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But, Madam, I heard Fan Xian knows how to fight.

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What if... he beat up Young Master instead?

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Let him beat him then. He just entered the mansion and he beat up the first son.

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He didn't respect status, was violent, and disobedient.

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Would Old Master still let him stay?

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Don't you think you have gone overboard?

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I haven't taken a seat yet and you are already seated.

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Stand up!

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Stretch out your hand!

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No one stopped you. How did you get into the inner courtyard? Who are you?

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Fan Xian.

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Fan Xian?

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You are that illegitimate son from Danzhou.

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Who do you think I am? You dare to pull a prank on me with that status of yours?

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What's wrong with my status?

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My status is that of your older brother. Eldest son of your father.

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If I want to discuss this...

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I'm furious with you. I...

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Stop!

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Ruoruo.

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[Fan Ruoruo: Daughter of Southern Qing's Earl of Sinan, Fan Jian]

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Older Brother.

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I told you that I would come.

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You will always be my older brother.

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I will always be.

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You will come back to Jingdu.

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I will be back one day.

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- Kneel down.

- Huh?

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I just met the accounts master.

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You wanted to be violent towards him again.

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He... He ran away really quickly.

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How could I have caught up with him?

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Shouldn't you be studying now?

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I can let you off for this.

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- Really?

- Kneel.

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Give it to me.

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Older Sister, didn't you say you would let me off?

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Give it to me.

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I'm punishing you now

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because you were rude to your older brother.

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- He's just an illegitimate son...

- Open your palm.

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- Older Sister, you are beating me because of an outsider?

- Fan Sizhe!

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Also,

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you can't address your older brother without any respect.

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If this happens again, I will beat you again.

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Remember this.

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Get up.

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He's already an adult and he still looks for his mother.

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Mother!

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Older Brother, was your trip rough? Come and take a seat at my place.

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Who gave him the name Fan Sizhe?

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Father. What's wrong?

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There's a standard.

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You fought well.

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I was... Stop drinking.

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I was beaten.

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When your father comes home, tell him that you were beaten.

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It's useless to tell him. He wants Older Sister to discipline me!

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- Ruoruo did this?

- Yes. Other than her, who would dare to beat me?

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Didn't I send her away? How did she come back?

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How would I know?

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Whether she's back or not, I don't care. In any case, my palm hurts.

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What should we do?

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Just place some money here and it won't hurt anymore.

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This is how you are. No matter how, you still can't beat that fox from Danzhou.

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Give me some money and I will be able to do it.

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You!

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[False- By Zhuang Mohan]

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The writing of Zhuang Mohan from one of the great families of Northern Qi.

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Do you like his calligraphy?

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It's a gift from someone.

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The grandmaster of Dongzhu used that before.

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Grandmaster's sword? Is this for real?

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I don't know. It could be a gift, too?

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Those jade antique curios were gifts, too.

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Let me borrow a box.

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It's that wooden box in the middle.

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Who gave all these?

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They were girls from respectable families.

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Why?

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Seeking upgrading.

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What did you say?

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The letter you wrote to me had many random passages from "Red Chamber"

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and a lady from another family happened to see it.

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She thought it was a treasure, and so word had spread in the city.

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Now every lady in the capital are fans of your work.

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They give me gifts every day to seek upgrading.

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Where did you learn this phrase from?

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It's in your letter. I simply used it.

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They don't know who wrote this, right?

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Don't worry. They are not aware that you wrote this.

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I already said many times.

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I really didn't write this. A Mister Cao wrote this.

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Older Brother, stop hiding this from me. I wrote a letter to Grandma.

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She said there's no Mister Cai in Danzhou at all.

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I know. You are afraid to be in the limelight and be envied by others.

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Don't worry. I will keep your secret.

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I won't let anyone know that, in this world, you are

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greatest literary writer.

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I should drink my tea.

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This is what happened today.

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Did His Majesty talk to Fan Xian?

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He didn't.

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- He also killed those female attendants who stopped him along the way?

- That's right.

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You subsequently came here to tear my paintings.

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Starting from today,

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Your Highness and I

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will not have any private friendship again.

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There's something I must speak

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from the bottom of my heart.

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Speak.

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Your Grace is the master of the Eastern Palace, having connections with many ministers, which is reasonable.

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But I am in charge of the inner workings and have a duty to protect His Majesty.

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If I had personal dealings with Your Highness...

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Dare I ask, would His Majesty feel at ease?

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Continue. Fan Xian from Danzhou has a low social status.

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His Majesty traveled incognito not because of this person.

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His Majesty also said something today.

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I see many changes in the temple today.

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You have already rendered a great service.

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At that time, I was puzzled.

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After thinking about it later, perspiration ran down my back.

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His Majesty is aware of my private friendship with you.

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On this outside visit, I was responsible for ensuring security.

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It's definitely not because

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he wanted to meet Fan Xian. Instead, he wanted

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to see if I would do anything to Fan Xian.

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As a royal soldier of the city, I am just a subject of the king.

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I have my own responsibilities. I am not allowed to have any personal dealings with any courtiers.

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As a courtier,

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one should work with due care

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and dedication.

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It must have been difficult for you to get to the point.

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If it were someone else, I fear he wouldn't dare to speak out about this.

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It's a death penalty for me.

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Today, the actions against Fan Xian

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were not taken by me.

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Forget it!

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I can take back this painting.

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Starting from today, you and I

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will never meet privately again.

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Thank you, Your Highness, for you understanding.

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I will take my leave.

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The date of your return to the mansion is written there.

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Who gave this to you?

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I don't know. It appeared on my table last night.

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Hence, I especially rushed back to the mansion today

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as I was afraid Fan Sizhe would charge at you.

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He's really afraid of you.

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He's very stubborn. Father wants me to discipline him.

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Since young till now, he's extremely scared of me.

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His mother doesn't bother about this?

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Liu Ruyu doesn't dare to provoke me.

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You are such a tyrant in saying this.

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Did you check on why Fan Ruoruo is back?

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Didn't we purposely calculate the days to send her off?

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I did check. It's said that shortly after Miss Ruoruo went out,

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someone abandoned her and she came back on her own.

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It seems like she already knew the actual time of Fan Xian's arrival.

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Who told her?

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I already checked. No one told her.

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How did she find out then?

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Mother, when can I leave?

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This Fan Ruoruo is already hard to go against.

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Looks like Fan Xian is very crafty, too.

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Can't you be serious?

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What's there to be serious about?

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He's just an illegitimate son from Danzhou.

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If he doesn't behave, just beat him and it will end.

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There's no opportunity to beat him in the mansion. Let's do this.

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I will invite him out for a meal tomorrow.

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I will punch him on the street. What do you think?

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Using brute force does sound like an idea.

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Mother, if I want to trick him into having a meal with me,

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you need to support me by giving me money.

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Give me some support.

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This Fan Ruoruo...

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When she was younger she secretly attacked me from the sidelines

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and used underhanded tactics to try to pressure me.

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Fortunately, you taught me how to respond to her in your letter.

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All these years, she knows what's on my mind and dares not start a war with me again.

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It's just that... who was secretly helping me?

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I can't think of anyone.

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Uncle Wuzhu must have arrived in Jingdu in advance.

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Who's Uncle Wuzhu?

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He's the one who taught me to climb the cliff.

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It's not convenient to tell anyone his name. Hence, I didn't write about him in the letter.

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Why do you still tell me?

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You are my younger sister and not anyone else.

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Can that Uncle Wuzhu be trusted?

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It's a long story to talk about him.

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Miss, Old Master has returned.

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He wants Fan Xian to see him in the study.

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Look after this for me first.

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I was about to ask you. What's going on with this chicken drumstick?

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I will tell you the details later.

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- When Old Master came back, he wanted to see Fan Xian?

- Yes, Madam.

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Just let him see him.

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Continue to keep watch.

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Yes.

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Your father's attitude towards Fan Xian is very critical.

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Mother, what attitude would there be?

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Did Father even go to see him once when he left him at Danzhou for so many years?

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This is where it's strange.

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Your father is not a fickle person.

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If he went back to Danzhou to see Fan Xian,

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I wouldn't be nervous.

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But he didn't even ask about him.

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Something is definitely not right.

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Hence, I wanted someone in Danzhou to watch him.

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I wanted to check if he and Fan Xian

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communicated secretly.

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I find this matter very strange.

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I can't protect you forever.

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You will eventually need to rely on yourself.

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Regarding your future, I...

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Money, give me the money.

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I don't have any money!

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How to fight without money?

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We can't fight at all.

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Old Master said there's no need to report.

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Just go directly to the study.

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Translation and Timing by the Joy of Life Team @ Viki.com

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♫ Life goes round and round ♫

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♫ In the long river of time ♫

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♫ Layers of memories, of many lives over ♫

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♫ Get stacked up ♫

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♫ In an intoxicating river of stars ♫

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♫ Before you know it, spring is over and it's almost fall again ♫

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♫ The swallows are gone to their wintering grounds ♫

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♫ Who can give up the chance ♫

567

♫ To spend this life with you? ♫

568

♫ You have been walking around in your dream for so long ♫

569

♫ The flowers fall from the boughs quietly ♫

570

♫ Year in and year out, we are on the road ♫

571

♫ Counting the remaining days of the year ♫

572

♫ Even if we will never meet again ♫

573

♫ Even if the bond is broken ♫

574

♫ No complaints ♫

575

♫ It's a cold world and I still think of you as I did before ♫

576

♫ The moon is sleepless ♫

577

♫ Leave a warm heart ♫

578

♫ To look after the rest of the year ♫

579

♫ Even if I have to cross a thousand mountains ♫

580

♫ Through the fire of war ♫

581

♫ You are always there for me ♫

582

♫ The flowers leave the boughs, quietly ♫

583

♫ Year in and year out, we are on the road ♫

584

♫ Counting the remaining days of the year ♫

585

♫ Even if we will never meet again ♫

586

♫ Even if the bond is broken ♫

587

♫ No complaints ♫

588

♫ It's a cold world and I think of you as I did before ♫

589

♫ The moon is sleepless ♫

590

♫ Leave a warm heart ♫

591

♫ To look after the rest of the year ♫

592

♫ Even if I have to cross a thousand mountains

593

and through the fire of war ♫

594

♫ You are always there for me. ♫