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♪If not for you♪

♪I wouldn't have wanted to make a name for myself♪

♪Only when I have your love♪

♪Is my invincibility not in vain♪

♪The towering peaks I've conquered♪

♪Leave me♪

♪Feeling empty♪

♪I've given everything♪

♪Just to follow you♪

♪Through life and death♪

♪Could it be that love♪

♪Is the true end of this life♪

♪Why does every battle♪

♪Bring deeper pain♪

♪I never got it♪

♪You once promised me♪

♪You'd give me ordinary days♪

♪Then I'd rather♪

♪Face blades and fall♪

♪Into your arms instead of the clouds♪

♪I'll pass through layers of fog♪

♪And barriers♪

♪The world's rights and wrongs, wins and losses♪

♪Who's to weigh their worth♪

♪Only love♪

♪Gives me a sky as wide as the sea♪

♪I only want to be your hero♪

=The Prisoner of Beauty=

=Episode 12=

If you knew who I was,

why still pretend in front of me?

They say The Twin Belles of Yanzhou are stunning.

I just wanted to see for myself

and judge for myself.

What can you do to me?

No one in the Wei family

is easy to deal with.

Back at the shop, Mr. Wei

already knew you were Lady Wei,

yet he still made indecent remarks.

Now he's returned the bangle,

clearly trying to get closer.

Who knows? Maybe he was the one

who hid the bangle in the first place.

He's way too shameless.

What if he crosses the line again?

What should we do then?

That's exactly what worries me.

Should we tell His Lordship?

In case Mr. Wei twists the story first.

Xiaotao, we have no proof.

If His Lordship thinks

Her Ladyship is sowing discord between them,

it won't end well.

Then...

What should we do?

The bangle was lost.

I can tell His Lordship and discuss it with him.

But his cousin's indecent words...

I truly don't know how to bring it up.

(Jade Artifacts)

Let's go.

(Jade Artifacts)

My Lord, you're back.

No need to worry

about the jade bangle.

What's this?

I found the jade bangle.

You did?

You're right, My Lord.

I don't have to worry about it anymore.

Losing it and getting it back

is indeed a blessing.

It's all thanks to Mr. Wei

that I was able to find it.

He found it?

Yes.

Strangely enough,

the bangle went missing as soon as he arrived that day.

And today, he came again,

and it was found.

It seems there's fate between him and the bangle.

Truly, a strange twist of fate.

That's why he's so invested.

Why didn't you tell me you had met him?

We haven't been

formally introduced.

Even in the storeroom,

we only spoke through a screen.

So I was curious what kind of man Mr. Wei is.

Would you like to tell me, My Lord?

When it comes to winning a woman's heart,

I'm truly no match for him.

You're back in such a rush.

Where have you just come from?

I spent last night at the Government Office.

You really are diligent.

Diligent?

More like wasted effort.

Take care, sir.

(Luozhong Tavern) This way, sir. Come in.

Who is this young lady?

No, she's dressed like a married woman.

She must be someone's wife.

Why doesn't this beauty have her hair up in a bun?

- Mr. Wei. - Mr. Wei.

Mr. Wei.

(Luozhong Tavern) Come in, sir.

It's been a while.

My Lord.

Where is he?

Mr. Wei said if you want him out,

you gotta ask him inside.

You know I never go to places like this.

You come here a lot. Bring him out.

I come here to flirt with girls,

not to chase after a drunkard.

Never gonna happen.

I'll come again.

Sure, you're always welcome.

Please, come on in.

Sir.

Here for some fun?

(Luozhong Tavern)

Zhonglin.

You're here now. Just enjoy yourself.

Go on,

make sure Lord Wei has a good time.

- Yes. - Yes.

- Lord Wei. - Back off.

Back off!

Alright, it's okay.

Since Lord Wei doesn't need you,

you all can leave.

- Yes. - Yes.

What are you doing?

You know I hate places like this.

Why do you choose here?

I have a favor

to ask.

What is it?

You and Grandmother always tell me to settle down.

Lately,

I've met a girl I like.

Help me find her.

Really?

If you're actually thinking about

settling down and giving up this lifestyle,

I'll help you find her.

Very well.

So,

who is she?

Where did you meet her?

In Yujun.

But I don't know

whose wife she is.

"Wife"?

Are you kidding me?

You always say nice things,

but when I ask for help,

this is how you act?

You call this a favor?

Flirting with a married woman?

Shame on you!

I can't believe you even said that.

You and Grandmother

keep preaching about my future,

just 'cause I go to

taverns and brothels

and supposedly brought shame to the family.

If you truly want to settle down,

Grandmother would

pick the best woman

in all of Wei for you.

Forget it.

I'm not like you,

willing to marry

the enemy's daughter just for power.

I can't just swallow that.

You don't get what it means to fall in love.

It's not like...

You only know if it'll work

after you get to know each other.

That's enough.

I'm not like you.

I don't

waste my time

on just one person.

Alright then.

Tell me

what she looks like.

Don't worry.

I'll find her,

and tell her

to behave herself

and stay away from you.

I knew you weren't being sincere.

Look who's talking.

Zhonglin.

Zhonglin!

Zhonglin.

You...

Mr. Wei.

Lord Wei dropped his jade token.

Take it to the Wei Mansion

and give it to Lady Wei.

But Lord Wei just left.

I'll run after him

and give it back.

Did you not hear what I said?

Yes, sir.

Let me handle

the Qiao-Wei alliance.

I left you a hidden piece.

It'll ease your worries.

Please don't forget

your real reason for returning to Wei State.

He asked you

to help me,

not to instruct me.

I wouldn't dare.

You don't think

I've truly fallen for that lady, do you?

Sir, you're most wise.

It's so late.

Why did His Lordship call us here?

I just got to Luozhong Tavern

and didn't warm my seat yet.

There are so many girls there.

Won't you get dizzy picking one?

You don't get it.

Every girl has her own beauty and charm.

You blockhead wouldn't understand.

What don't I understand?

Yujun girls love flower hairpins.

Yanzhou girls love wearing orchids.

I know that.

Orchids? They are more into

orchids that sway like weathervanes.

Xiao's got a point.

Tan,

come here and smell me.

See what scent you pick up.

It's the scent of powder.

You went to a brothel today?

You can even sniff that out?

Bring me some clean clothes.

Yes.

Wait. If Lady Wei

sends someone to ask for me,

just tell them I'm too busy

with work and won't

be coming home.

But Lady Wei hasn't sent anyone.

She hasn't?

She's busy with Lady Xu's birthday banquet.

Even Chunniang, Xiaotao, and Xiaozao are

caught up in the preparations.

So, there's a proper reason.

- My Lord, you called us? - Good.

Find the woman

in this portrait.

If she's married in a respectable family,

tell her

to stay far away from my cousin.

Yes.

Go fetch my clothes.

Where is my jade token?

Not here.

Maybe it's in the bedchamber.

I'll go ask Her Ladyship.

Come back.

That's impossible.

I had it when I left this morning.

Send someone to look for it,

but don't make it public.

And

don't let Her Ladyship find out.

Yes.

My Lady!

My Lady!

Why are you so flustered again?

My Lady,

a tavern maid

from Luozhong Tavern brought it over.

She said His Lordship left it there.

His Lordship went to Luozhong Tavern?

Finding people is Wei Duo's specialty.

He's not here, so His Lordship sent us.

Where do we even start?

What now?

Post a notice?

Offer a reward?

Are you crazy?

Are we to declare to the whole city

who has stolen Mr. Wei's heart?

Forget it. Just open it.

On it.

No idea who tied this.

It takes forever to open...

Duang,

out for a stroll?

Is that Xiaotao over there?

No way.

She's much thinner than Xiaotao.

Come on,

not everyone is Xiaotao.

Isn't that Xiaotao?

Hurry up.

This is Xiaotao.

Are you blind or what?

How is this Xiaotao?

This one's too petite. Can't be her.

It's just a drawing.

See? Her hair, her dress.

She's so pretty,

and she wears orchids.

Who else could it be?

Just because of the orchids?

Why not Chunniang? She's also from Yanzhou.

Chunniang?

She's not that young, is she?

It's definitely Xiaotao.

And if it is, honestly,

I think that'd be great.

If Mr. Wei likes her,

that would save us some trouble.

That girl's always threatening

to marry one of us, you know.

That's true.

What's wrong, Duang?

Mr. Wei's looking for me?

Is this you?

What's going on?

I'm sorry.

I... I thought you were someone else.

I thought you were Xiaotao.

- Here you go. - Alright.

Thanks.

When were His Lordship's clothes sent here?

Smells like alcohol and powder.

He must've been at Luozhong Tavern.

I'll go tell Her Ladyship.

Xiaotao.

No offense, General Wei Liang,

but it's broad daylight, and you're skipping drill?

Why are you always in the inner mansion?

Even His Lordship doesn't come this often.

I'm just running errands for His Lordship.

What errands keep you hanging around here all the time?

Fine.

Have you been out lately?

Why?

So you have.

So what if I have?

You men get to visit brothels and taverns all you want,

but we women can't even

go to the market?

Well, going to the market is fine.

But if you run into an unfamiliar man,

you should keep your distance.

I may be blunt

and lack sweet words,

but all I do is for your sake.

You know better than any of us

what kind of man Mr. Wei is.

That man is much worse

than the four of us combined.

Lady Xu doesn't try to rein him in.

His Lordship turns a blind eye.

Don't let his sweet words

cloud your judgment.

Don't do something you'll regret.

Wait.

Even you know

about it now?

Of course I do.

But it's not my fault.

What am I supposed to do?

Don't talk nonsense.

I'm looking out for you.

Take a look.

They're searching for you.

They even drew a portrait.

Really, everywhere.

If you're set on getting married,

just pick one of us four and be done with it.

Pick one of you?

What, are all four of you blind?

It's not me.

Not you?

Clearly, it's Her Ladyship.

Not you, huh?

Not you, yay.

You look great, Xiaotao.

See?

I told you.

It can't be Xiaotao.

No need to even ask her.

You idiot.

If it's not Xiaotao, it's worse.

That means Mr. Wei

likes Her Ladyship?

And you like Xiaotao, don't you?

Careful what you say.

Let's go.

What?

Mr. Wei went to His Lordship first?

My Lady,

at such a critical time,

you can't stay mad at His Lordship.

You need to explain everything to him.

Mr. Wei is a rake.

It has nothing to do with us.

My Lord.

Please leave us.

Yes.

How's it going?

Are they fighting now?

Stop pretending you care.

You're just dying to see that happen, aren't you?

Then you'll use it as an excuse

to kick us out of Yujun and send

us back to Yanzhou.

Don't speak nonsense.

You're always on about Yanzhou.

We never drove you out.

Wasn't it your idea?

That's on you, not us.

What's the big deal? Just head back then.

You're hopeless.

Generals,

please stop arguing.

I heard you've been

quite busy lately.

Yes,

a lot going on at home.

You and Xiaotao

often go to the market,

buying things for the birthday banquet.

It must be tiring. Thanks.

It's not just for Grandmother's birthday banquet.

We're looking for something that went missing.

What a coincidence.

You're looking for something,

and I'm searching for someone.

How's that going, My Lord?

Actually, it's going quite well for me.

It was delivered straight to our door.

Why do you have it?

A tavern maid from Luozhong Tavern brought it.

Don't be ridiculous.

How could a tavern maid have my stuff?

I never go to such places.

I'm baffled too.

That's why I'm troubled.

How something from our home

ends up in someone else's hands so easily.

Even the jade bangle vanished without a trace.

As Lady of the mansion,

I admit I have failed in my duties.

I accept any punishment you see fit.

Alright, just let it go.

But I truly don't know

how it ended up with that tavern maid.

I never let outsiders near me.

Even if the tavern maid had it,

perhaps it wasn't given by you.

Have you seen anyone recently?

No one in particular,

just my cousin...

Actually,

I did go to a tavern.

No tavern maids, though.

I've always hated such things.

You went to socialize.

That's understandable.

You don't need to explain.

Is that something

you intend to show me?

Have I ever told you that

you can speak frankly with me?

You knew perfectly well

why I brought the portrait today.

Why pretend not to know?

I said I'd speak frankly with you.

But will you listen?

Today, you just want to trouble me.

How could you listen to me in such a rage?

Tell me. Why did you

meet him at the jade artifact shop?

What makes you stick in his mind?

So,

who do you want to punish,

me or your cousin?

I...

You think

since we're cousins,

I only trust only his words?

But I'm your husband.

I also wish to hear your side too.

People have feelings.

Never mind.

Yan never

follows the rules,

but he wouldn't go so far as to offend

his cousin's wife.

When he visits Grandmother tomorrow,

I'll bring you to speak with him directly.

And honestly,

it's not your fault.

I spoke in anger just now.

Please don't take it to heart, My Lord.

Let's leave this matter behind

and never bring it up again.

You...

Your grandmother

has already prepared all sorts of pastries,

just waiting for you.

You're still reeking of alcohol.

Playing around is one thing,

but mingling with those tavern maids

is too much, isn't it?

Mother.

Yan.

Zhonglin.

Where is Grandmother?

She's been waiting for you.

Now she's in the courtyard.

Hold on.

Let me introduce you.

This is Lady Qiao.

I married her

while you were away.

Mr. Wei.

Lady Qiao.

They say "the waters are too beautiful

thanks to the pretty duo."

Those words ring true.

Of course.

Forgive me.

I should have introduced you.

Let today be your official meeting.

From now on,

we are

one family.

Absolutely.

Aunt, what you say is fair.

What I lack is a good match

like Zhonglin's.

Otherwise, I wouldn't be in this state.

All I'm saying is,

since I don't have a good wife,

I turn to drink.

Alright.

Grandmother's waiting.

Go.

Grandmother!

I've come to apologize!

(Panyi, Wei State)

Welcome, General Wei.

You must be tired after such a long journey.

We've prepared a banquet

to honor and welcome you.

Please.

No need.

How's the Yongning Canal going?

Very smoothly.

In a few more days,

the work will be complete.

Unfortunately,

I heard progress is slow in Xindu.

The canal can only be connected once they finish.

Mayor Yang, take me to see the canal first.

Very well.

General Wei, this way please.

(Wei Yan's Mansion, Wei State)

Nice shot.

Mr. Wei, catch!

- Good. - Good.

Greetings, Lord Wei.

Zhonglin.

Please forgive me.

I was being reckless.

It's okay.

Is she the tavern maid

you found lately, Yan?

Yes.

If you like her,

I'll let you have her.

Don't you think

she looks kind of familiar?

Everyone, leave us.

Zhonglin, I swear, you're seeing

every woman like she's your Lady Qiao.

Yan, you've been

back in Yujun for a few days now.

All the fights before

were over small things.

That's my fault.

I should've introduced you to Lady Qiao sooner.

Here, let me make it up to you.

Zhonglin,

to be honest,

I don't like your wife.

She just married into

our family and caused so much trouble.

Who knows what else she might do?

Remember, Wei State and

the Qiao Family have a long history of rivalry.

Keep your guard up.

It was all a misunderstanding.

Before we married,

I made it clear to her

that she's Lady Wei now,

not part of the Qiao family.

But still,

the Qiaos sent her to Wei State or a marriage alliance.

They also ceded Panyi.

There must've

been political gains.

They never make losing moves.

Lady Qiao is clever,

but she's just a woman.

She won't cause much trouble.

Besides, you don't know,

back in Panyi,

I tricked her

out of the seal of Panyi easily,

and drove her from Xindu.

When she came to Yujun,

I left her at the city gates,

soaked in rain for three days.

I was the one who gave the final nod to this marriage

before it was sealed.

Now, she's Lady Wei.

That's exactly what she wanted.

That's only because she helped me with the Yongning Canal...

The Qiao flag flies over Boya now.

But I took Xiaogang soon after that.

It's a fair trade.

Yan,

I know you're being cautious

for Wei's sake.

However,

my relationship with her

is both political

and personal.

I know what I'm doing.

Now that

we're married,

I hope you'll treat her like family.

Please don't let Grandmother worry.

Of course I will.

Here's your painting back.

I couldn't find

the woman in it.

Thank you, Zhonglin.

- Stay for lunch. - No, thanks.

I have to get back to work.

Next time, I'll join you for cuju.

You've neither eaten

nor played the cuju,

and only had a single cup of wine.

General,

both sites are complete.

The lower river is cleared,

and the upper bank

is filled.

Once the sluice opens, the Yongning Canal

will start flowing.

Open the sluice!

I knew

there was famine in Rongjun,

but I didn't realize it was this bad.

There was little rain this year, not enough

to irrigate the fields.

Then came the dry winds.

The wheat withered,

and the harvest was cut in half.

Prefect has

run out of options,

so he sent me

to beg for help, My Lord.

Rongjun often suffers drought.

There was famine last year,

but His Lordship transfered grain.

It was costly,

but it worked.

This year,

aside from Yujun,

all of Wei State

had poor harvests.

So, there's no

surplus left to send.

If famine breaks out,

rebellion and escape will follow.

The region won't stay stable.

There are private grain hoarders.

Even if it costs more,

we'll buy from them.

Prefect said

after three years of war,

private grain stores

are nearly gone.

Why are we the ones being blamed?

We're trying to help here.

We won't leave the people

to fend for themselves.

What about Hanjun?

I wrote to General Wei Dian

asking for a grain transfer.

He replied

there's no grain left.

Tch, Wei Dian...

How much longer will

Rongjun's grain hold out?

One month, at most.

One month…

My lord,

are you worried about the famine in Rongjun?

You do hear news quickly.

I learned of it when Tan delivered

Rongjun Prefect's gift for Grandmother's birthday.

The people are suffering.

I can't help but worry too.

If there's anything troubling you,

please let me know.

I hope to ease your worries.

Let's eat. No politics at the table.

I have heard

Yenzhou lies in the north,

where people speak

loud and bold,

like roaring rivers.

While Yaozhou

lies in the south,

where people speak

soft and gentle,

like flowing streams.

Do you know why that is, My Lord?

As it turns out,

the way people speak

is linked to

local diets.

Indeed, people are shaped by the land.

Or rather, by the crops

it gives them.

You're right, My Lord.

I've heard Wei grows spring wheat.

It's drought-resistant,

just like the people of Wei State,

tough and resilient.

But though hardy,

spring wheat has low yields.

In harsh drought,

it may fail altogether.

That's true.

Rongjun suffers just such a fate.

So, what will you do now?

Try to borrow grain

from other regions

to help them pull through.

But that's only a temporary measure,

not a lasting solution.

The famine in Rongjun caused by drought.

If you truly seek a lasting remedy,

shouldn't the Yongning Canal

be extended south

into Rongjun?

With proper irrigation,

famine would never return.

Sounds like you're not

trying to fix the problem,

but diverting the trouble.

What are you talking about?

I don't understand.

No, you understand perfectly.

Canal construction takes huge effort and cost.

Xindu is far from Rongjun.

If I focus on the canal,

I won't have energy

to attack Yanzhou.

Besides, Rongjun borders Bianzhou.

If I finish this canal, my threat

to Bianzhou will be even bigger than to Yanzhou.

Isn't that exactly what you want?

I didn't think that far ahead.

You must've

thought much farther than me.

You're right.

That is exactly what I was thinking.

Sure, I considered

Yanzhou's interests

when I suggested building the canal.

Canal construction takes Wei effort and time,

but it brings Yanzhou some peace.

That much is true.

But if the canal reaches Rongjun,

it helps countless people in Wei.

That's also true.

If the canal is finished,

Yanzhou might get

a few years of peace,

but Wei benefits in the long run.

You're pretty open about your plans.

But I'll decide what to do.

You don't need to bring it up again.

Have your dinner.

Mr. Wei.

Is Zhonglin in there?

Mr. Wei, His Lordship

works at the Government Office,

not in the study.

Alright, I'll wait for him inside.

I'm afraid that's not appropriate.

Why not?

What's he hiding in there? Some beauties?

Yan.

Tan, how are you doing your job,

letting an outsider into Zhonglin's study?

It's not his fault.

His Lordship said before,

if I need any records

or books,

I may come anytime

without asking him.

(Local Records of Rongjun)

Local Records of Rongjun?

You're a Qiao, but you always

poking around in our Wei affairs.

Though I'm from the Qiao family,

I still have the right to read.

Can you swear

you married Zhonglin

without any hidden motives?

That you're not using him?

That's between me and His Lordship.

You don't need to worry about that.

Besides,

His...

Don't forget,

the Wei and Qiao families are old foes.

To the Wei family, you'll never truly be one of them.

I'll take my leave.

(Rongjun sits at the valley's end.) Rongjun is in drought.

Quickly send this letter to Uncle.

Yes.

(Wei Mansion)

Is this true?

I met the man during my travels.

His family always keeps grain stored.

He agreed to sell it to us

but at twice the market price.

Though it won't

end the famine in Rongjun,

at least,

it can ease the burden for now.

Thank you, Yan.

I'll have

Wei Liang make arrangements.

Zhonglin,

there's one thing I'm unsure

if I should tell you.

Please go ahead.

Yesterday, I went to your study.

I saw your wife coming and going freely.

She even took

bamboo slips.

I know you two

are close, and that's good.

But she's still from the Qiao family.

The study is sensitive and you've

left it unguarded?

I already gave

her permission to enter freely.

No reason to take it back.

Besides, there's no

important bamboo slips in my study.

It's fine.

I asked Tan.

He said

Lady Qiao took

Local Records of Rongjun.

Do you know

she sent an urgent letter

to Yanzhou

this morning?

Yan, don't worry.

Lady Qiao is truly kind-hearted.

You're the one to talk, huh?

It's so suspicious, and you won't look into it.

You really can relax.

Actually,

I read that letter word for word.

It was only a record of

Rongjun's geography,

weather,

and preferred crops.

She wasn't leaking secrets.

She was requesting

wheat seeds from Yanzhou.

Wheat seeds?

Lady Qiao truly cares for the people.

Once the canal is finished, she hopes

Rongjun can grow Yanzhou's winter wheat.

If the soil fits,

yields could

far exceed local spring wheat.

That way, the drought could be

ended for good.

I...

I thought

you fully trusted Lady Qiao.

I didn't expect

you'd even read her letters.

As the ruler of Wei State,

how could I fully trust anyone?

I keep my guard up, always.

So,

I've been worrying too much.

Each supply cart

need to travel for 14 days.

We need to deliver 500 dan of grain

and 700 dan of black beans.

So, each supply cart

carries 12 dan of grain

and...

18 dan of black beans.

We need 10 men and 7 horses.

So, I'll need 3 of...

Who's laughing at me over there?

Xiaotao?

Duang,

counting on your fingers, huh?

Got enough fingers for that?

Xiaotao, I'm gladly you're here.

You're good at numbers. Help me out.

What is it?

Right now, I need 10 men

and 7 horses.

10 men and 7 horses, and then?

(His Lordship warned us)

(to be cautious of the Qiao family.)

(Grain transport is military intelligence.)

(I can't tell Xiaotao truth.)

Actually, it's

10 monkeys

7 pigs

pulling one cart.

Each cart carries

12 dan of dirt and 18 dan of wood.

Altogether, we need to deliver

500 dan of dirt and 800...

I mean 700 dan of wood.

So how many monkeys,

pigs, and carts

do I need?

Right, and

the trip takes 14 days.

Each day,

monkeys need 2 sheng of food,

pigs need 3.

What do monkeys eat? And pigs?

Monkeys eat dirt.

Pigs... pigs eat wood.

Lend me a hand.

You need to deliver 500 dan of dirt,

and 700 dan of wood.

So, you'll need 400 men, 300 horses,

and 40 carts.

400 men, 300 horses...

Based on Wei's daily military ration,

each man eats 2 sheng of rice,

a horse eats 3 sheng of beans.

In 14 days,

you'll need 112 dan of rice

and 126 dan of beans.

Since each supply soldier carries 3 days' rations,

you'll arrive with

412 dan of rice

and 574 dan of beans left.

That's enough

to feed 10,000 men and horses for about 3 days.

But Rongjun has fewer than 10,000 people.

If made into porridge and given out,

it could last even longer,

enough for His Lordship to find another way.

What? Rongjun?

When did I ever say Rongjun?

I said moneys

and pigs.

How did you know?

As far as I know,

a supply unit moves 30 li per day.

With weight loss,

it'll move 390 to 400 li

in 14 days.

At that distance from Yujun,

only famine-struck Rongjun fits.

Do your job well.

You owe me one now.

So, His Lordship gathered these supplies

to support Rongjun.

Paste them carefully.

Yes.

(Heaven blesses you; all shall thrive.)

My Lady, please have some tea.

Xiang.

Make those flowers look better.

Yes.

(Celebrate your birthday.)

Xiaozao,

go fetch some ink sticks,

or the writing color will be uneven.

- Mr. Wei. - Mr. Wei.

Mr. Wei.

Your calligraphy is elegant and refined,

just like your character.

Even the ink smells fragrant.

It suits you

perfectly.

You flatter me, Yan.

With Grandmother's birthday banquet approaching,

I'm just making

some simple preparations.

I didn't mean to show my poor skills before you.

I've run out of ink sticks.

I'll go fetch some.

♪The moonlight is as silent as the deep sea♪

♪From afar♪

♪It once lit up dreams with a breath♪

♪But vanished with a sigh♪

♪Brushing past my fingertips♪

♪My heartstrings were stirred quietly♪

♪As if we once met before♪

♪Holding back a love so deep♪

♪Love asks for nothing in the end♪

♪Leaving only obsessions♪

♪I've wandered in the world♪

♪Yet cannot have it all♪

♪We meet and part in the fires of war♪

♪Embracing, leaving tender marks of love♪

♪With one breathtaking glance♪

♪How could I ever forget♪

♪I would cross mountains and seas♪

♪To spend time with you♪

♪When we grow old♪

♪Nothing will change♪

♪The misty rains never cease♪

♪Falling gently on your brow♪

♪Lingering in my heart♪

♪I would sever fate's ties♪

♪To protect your smiling eyes♪

♪Even if behind me lies a storm♪

♪No matter the trials♪

♪I carry this longing for the journey♪

♪This life♪

♪Will not be in vain♪

♪I would cross mountains and seas♪

♪To spend time with you♪

♪When we grow old♪

♪Nothing will change♪

♪The misty rains never cease♪

♪Falling gently on your brow♪

♪Lingering in my heart♪

♪I would sever fate's ties♪

♪To protect your smiling eyes♪

♪Even if behind me lies a storm♪

♪No matter the trials♪

♪I carry this longing for the journey♪

♪This life♪

♪Will not be in vain♪