Original subtitles

Made up your mind?

I'm here, aren't I?

When do you let Xueting go?

Freeing a suspect like him

isn't easy.

The evidence is solid.

There are protocols to follow.

But I'm a man of my word.

He'll make it out alive.

Good.

Let's get this over with.

What's wrong?

Not here?

Then where?

You'd stoop this low

for that guy?

Yeah.

Isn't this what you wanted?

Alright.

You asked for it.

You were so ready a second ago.

What?

Cold feet already?

Make up your mind next time.

I want passion,

not a martyr.

[What the hell do you want?]

[What is it that I can't give you?]

[I want something real.]

[A love with respect, equality...]

[and complete devotion.]

I'll never let you

be with anyone else...

Ye Pingjun...

Ye Pingjun...

Pingjun...

Miss, why the tears?

You're on soon.

Don't smudge your makeup.

Bravo!

[I knew that girl]

[had tricks up her sleeve.]

[Meanwhile,]

[someone's waited for years,]

[only to be treated]

[like a toy to]

[pass the time!]

What is she doing?

Yeah,

she never misses a beat!

What's going on?

Did you choke?

Keep going!

Cat got your tongue?

[Meanwhile,]

[someone's waited for years,]

[only to be treated]

[like a toy to]

[pass the time!]

[pass the time!]

Sing already!

What the hell is this?

Come on!

Refund!

Give my money back!

C'mon!

Boo!

Boo!

Refund!

Boo!

You've ruined us!

Get backstage!

Folks,

please...

I'm terribly sorry!

Pick up the pace!

Watch the makeup!

No more screw-ups!

Froze out there, huh?

Watch and learn!

Please, zip it.

We're counting on you

to save the day.

Headliner yesterday,

laughingstock today!

Let's see you strut around after this.

You're old news!

OK, OK, sweetheart.

C'mon,

get her to the stage.

Mind the silks!

Honey...

Peachbud

knows this part

inside out.

How about

taking a little break?

I'll book you a new show.

Hey! Lose the hat!

General,

we've got checkpoints

at every gate.

Shang Hongwen won't slip through.

Stay sharp.

That

slippery rat will surface soon.

Yes, sir!

Where to, sir?

Home?

Imperial West, or Redleaf?

To Redleaf.

Understood, sir.

You're hurting me.

All those new dresses I got you...

None of them to your taste?

Hate the

jewelry too?

Let Bowen

take you shopping then.

Clear out the department store.

I don't want her near me.

I want nothing at all.

Don't treat her like poison.

What, should I

kiss her boots instead?

Been lazy all week, haven't you?

Cramming right before

your tutor comes?

Mom, stop fussing over me!

Go lecture Changxuan

instead.

He never sets foot

in this house...

Lord knows what he's up to.

Fair point.

He

skipped dinner

for days.

Zhou Tai said

he's been living at Redleaf lately.

Zhou Tai,

what is Changxuan up to

at Redleaf lately?

Ma'am,

I'm not entirely sure.

Master Changxuan

sent a cook there,

and he's been very particular

about the household provisions.

Redleaf is

gorgeous this time of year.

Maybe he just needs some peace.

Whenever I ask him

to take me there,

and he's always "too busy with work."

Says the place is like a tomb.

Funny how he doesn't mind it now!

Keep practicing!

I heard you!

It's late.

Didn't know you had a thing

for penmanship.

Rather do something

more thrilling?

Everyone says my strokes

are fierce.

But I always feel

they lack softness and grace.

Yours is famous for its elegance.

Show me how it's done.

Count me out.

Spare me the sarcasm.

Find yourself a proper master.

You want Xueting out alive?

Then act like you mean it.

Too proud to please me,

and too proud to teach me.

Did I bring you here to be a statue?

Isn't this the proper way to guide a pupil?

Folks call this script style manly.

Strict and disciplined.

To me, it's pure woman:

soft, teasing, full of secrets.

The quiet strokes

carry the real fire.

The estate is covered in maples.

In late fall,

the leaves turn blood red.

That's how it earned the name.

When

the trees turn,

we'll walk through them.

Your technique

is impeccable.

I've got nothing left

to show you.

Too dim.

Bring that candle over.

What are you up to?

You're a star student

at school.

Help me out with a classic verse.

"Fragrant blooms beneath a shaded moon."

What comes before this line?

It slips my mind.

Really? A sharp girl like you?

"A moment in your arms

is worth a king's ransom."

Give it back!

Yu Changxuan!

Hear me!

I'll curse your name until I die!

Hear me,

Ye Pingjun.

Starting tonight,

you won't keep a single trace

of any other man on you.

I see.

Thank you.

What did they say?

Master Changxuan hasn't come back yet.

He headed straight

for Redleaf.

Leave me alone.

Yes, Miss.

[Step up your game, Lieutenant.]

[Don't let another man]

[do your job.]

[God,]

[what a nightmare.]

[Who could've]

[seen it coming?]

[He would've done that]

[for anybody.]

[Still, it's nice to know]

[my man]

[has real guts.]

[Changxuan is lucky]

[to have you, sweetheart.]

Miss, please! You'll hurt yourself!

Call them again.

Tell them

I'm visiting Mrs. Yu tomorrow.

Yes, Miss.

Catching up

on your reading, Lieutenant?

A true gentleman

among thugs.

General,

why am I

not facing

a firing squad?

Because in this little game,

you're entirely

insignificant.

Guess you

cracked the case.

Keep me alive

behind bars...

What's the play here?

Isn't it

obvious?

Damn you!

Lay a finger

on Pingjun,

and if I ever

walk out alive,

I'll kill you with my bare hands!

I don't doubt the conviction.

Only

your

competence.

Yu Changxuan!

Be a man

and stop using

such dirty tricks

on her!

With her pride,

forcing her

will never make her

love you!

Look who's talking.

Did you tell her what you were into?

Ever care if you

dragged her down?

Being a rat

while asking for her hand.

And you claim you care about her?

I may not deserve her,

but you're no home

for her either!

You're just

a greedy warlord

who takes whatever he wants.

You're poison to her!

Think again.

I can give her

the world.

And you're gonna

get a front-row seat

watching her fall

head over heels for me.

You sick bastard!

You'll rot in hell

for this!

If she is with me,

hell is good enough for me.

Sir,

are we

proceeding as planned?

Proceed.

Put the spy's execution

in the papers.

Open the docks

and keep watch.

Wait for our target to show himself.

Right away, sir.

Oh, sir,

your mother called this morning.

She requested your presence at home.

Miss Ye...

I beg you!

You've gone without food or water,

searching out here

for hours.

You'll run yourself

ragged!

Leave me be.

I can't!

Master Yu specifically told us

to take good care

of you!

Miss Ye,

careful!

Not in the pond, please!

The water is freezing!

Please, get back here!

What if you get sick?

Your hand is cut!

Please, stop!

Just come out.

I've got it!

Sweetheart,

so thoughtful of you to visit me.

Ma, you're just her excuse.

She's obviously here

for Changxuan!

Funny how

he's a total stranger

around this house lately!

Watch your tongue.

He is tied up with the military.

Stop making excuses for him.

People might

start thinking he's got

a mistress tucked away!

Trash talking me again,

Qixuan?

Hands off my hair!

Your bankroll is here.

I'm out! Have fun!

Enjoy, ladies. I need to brief Father.

Oh, no you don't!

I finally got

a full table together,

and you walk in

and ruin it!

Who's gonna fill in now?

Sit.

Am I such a

terrible player

that you won't grace our table?

Quite the opposite.

You're far too good.

I'd lose my shirt in three hands.

Oh, you two.

House rule, though:

no flirting during the game.

Just a hand

or two.

If your father barks,

I'll handle him.

Sit!

OK.

Your draw.

Eight bamboo.

Claim!

Nine bamboo.

South wind.

Three of Characters!

I won!

Already?

Son,

afraid to beat your sweetheart

at the table?

Just a cold streak. Have fun.

Best go see Father

before he blows up.

A man

needs a ring

to tame him.

One foot at the altar,

and he's finally

taking duty to heart.

Auntie,

why don't we get Minru in here,

and have ourselves a real game?

I'd love that.

Bring Minru here.

Yes, Madame.

Won't be a moment.

What's she doing here?

That's Miss Lan's seat!

Since when do you belong there?

Open your damn eyes, b*tch!

Who's headlining this house now?

Packed seats

every night for me!

She fell flat

on her face!

The whole town is laughing at her!

She just lost her focus

for a second!

She'll be back in top form in no time!

You cheap little...

Bravo!

Encore!

A slip on stage

is suicide out here.

Your blunder made the gossip columns.

Pull that again,

and your career's doomed.

A trouper is no better

than a dog.

Strike up the band, pull the curtain,

some new girl walks out,

and you're yesterday's news.

Fame is nothing but hot air.

[I searched every shop in town]

[for this.]

[Hope it]

[suits you.]

[Welcome back, Master.]

Why the jumpy look?

Got a dagger

under that pillow?

Why turn in so early?

Nothing... just exhausted.

Stopped by the Old Table.

Got their house specials,

and some

chicken soup dumplings.

How did you know?

Brought them just for you.

Try some.

See if it brings back old memories.

I'm exhausted.

I'll just skip.

You can't just skip dinner.

Just have some.

You're something else, you know that?

Managing to find this

in an estate this size.

Cowering in bed,

mooning over a keepsake?

Say what you want,

it's still mine.

Please give it back.

Dropping that pride of yours

just for his

cheap trinket?

What did you do to your hand?

You cut yourself for this damn thing?

Didn't I make it clear?

Not a trace of

another man on you!

Let go!

Let go!

Since words don't stick,

I'll make sure you feel it.

What are you doing?

Stop!

Let go of me!

Get off!

No!

Don't!

Please...

I'm begging you...

Please don't...

Don't...

[Master Yu, I've got it.]

[Her mother told me]

[Miss Ye loves the chicken soup dumplings]

[from the Old Table.]

Yu Changxuan,

what the hell is wrong with you?