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"Go Ahead Fearlessly" - Liu Yuning

♫ Grudges and karma, right and wrong ♫

♫ The past hides blood and tears ♫

♫ It is hard to catch up after years of separation ♫

♫ The truth cannot be fully revealed ♫

♫ Fate is full of twists and turns ♫

♫ Life and death, fortune and misfortune go hand in hand ♫

♫ Obsession is hard to get rid of, keeping the truth and getting rid of the lies, let the wind blow ♫

♫ Tossed about by the wind and rain, I will never regret it, I will accompany you for my whole life ♫

♫ At least you share my joy and sorrow ♫

♫ Unravelling fate, fearlessly, a dream returns ♫

♫ The mountains and rivers are bright and beautiful, holding hands, together we return ♫

♫ In this life, my heart returns untainted of dust and ash ♫

[Melody of Golden Age]

[Episode 37]

You can't offer me a worry-free home filled with warmth and understanding.

Nor do you prioritize me.

You're always trying to win and show off.

You're not a good partner for me.

What did you say?

So this is what you think of me?

Do you truly believe you are a good wife?

Your mind is full of cases, and all you see are dossiers.

Have you ever considered what kind of wife a man would want?

You took your sister's place

and married me as a spy, to begin with.

Don't forget what we agreed on.

The three-month period has passed.

I, Shen Du,

am determined to divorce you.

In that case,

let's divorce.

From now on,

we will go our separate ways.

I will not have anything to do with you.

Nor will I have anything to do with the honor or disgrace of your family.

♫ Heart burned, a withered body, a lifetime of solitude ♫

♫ Passion burned, where it scattered, where it mottled ♫

♫ Drifting in the mist, amidst the vast misty waves, groping in the dark ♫

♫ You passing by, igniting fireworks ♫

♫ To seek results, you fall into silence and become an Asura ♫

♫ Love is complicated, it hurts you and burns me ♫

♫ Flowers bloom and fall along the way, heavy rain pours ♫

♫ The lights will intersect ♫

♫ You are my whereabouts ♫

♫ Who can save me from loneliness and confusion? ♫

♫ Understand my vulnerability, no words are needed ♫

♫ Who can save me from my confusion and persistence? ♫

♫ Sheltering my loneliness, never allowing me to surrender ♫

♫ I can't escape the shackles of our destiny ♫

♫ Embracing the gentleness you've given ♫

♫ Help me to see myself clearly, who I am ♫

♫ Who can help me distinguish right from wrong? ♫

♫ Through the sea of people, just hold me tight ♫

♫ Who can save me from grudges and karma? ♫

♫ Soothe my sense of loss, never to escape ♫

♫ Impurities of the past have settled, we've met several times ♫

♫ Who can break free from fate? ♫

♫ Crossing rivers and plunging into fire for you ♫

♫ Wishing to disappear in the hustle and bustle with you ♫

Sixth Daughter.

Sixth Daughter!

What's wrong? You look so pale.

What happened?

Mother.

Sixth Daughter!

Sixth Daughter. Sixth Daughter.

Shen Du.

Shen Du!

Shen Du.

Shen Du.

Sixth Daughter, you woke up.

You had a high fever. I was so worried.

Where are you going?

I'm going to find Shen Du.

You're not allowed.

Why would you still want to find that beast?

You braved the snow to cry injustice for him.

What about him? He was finally released but he didn't care about your condition.

He even…

Even what?

What's wrong with your voice?

Even what?

He even brought the divorce paper.

Mother.

Where is the divorce paper?

Where is the divorce paper, Mother?

Where is the divorce paper?

Where is the divorce paper, Mother?

Where is the divorce paper?

Where is the divorce paper?

Where is the divorce paper?

Mother.

I still don't believe it.

Great Chief Shen seems so upright and unyielding.

How could he submit to the Black Fiend?

Shen Du has led the Imperial Guards

to arrest many officials who didn't join Lai Luozhi.

The Imperial Guards have been reduced to the hunting dogs of the Imperial Inspectorate.

He made such a choice.

- Then our Yan family… - Fifth Son.

Since Shen Du has even sent us the divorce paper,

then whatever he does from now on

has nothing to do with our Yan family.

Under the current situation,

divorce may protect you from the power struggle.

But Sixth Miss is probably going to be heartbroken.

[Free Expression Pavilion]

That's not the only heartbreaking news.

She's been friends with the Marshal of Inspectors and Miss Yun Que.

They were eliminated by the Imperial Inspectorate on the pretext of chaos

the night they pleaded for her in the palace.

Sixth Daughter.

Brother Xu and Yun Que are dead?

- Sixth Daughter! - Sixth Daughter!

You've just recovered from a fever; are you trying to kill yourself?

[The Tomb of Xu Xiangren, Marshal of Inspectors, and Miss Yun Que]

Brother Xu.

Yun Que.

I had you killed.

I owe you an apology.

Even if it wasn't for you, they would have had to die anyway.

Shen Du.

Do not blame their deaths on yourself.

You're not that important.

Xu Xiangren wanted to find evidence of Vice Minister Lai's treason.

So he had to die.

Did you really ally with Lai Luozhi?

You were released on the night when Brother Xu and Yun Que were killed.

Did you really…

Shen Du, what happened to you?

Have you forgotten your aspirations?

Have you forgotten your family's case

and the dozens of your relatives who had died from injustice?

I came today to advise you...

not to cause unnecessary trouble.

Think of the Yan family.

Sign the divorce paper.

[Divorce Paper. Signed: Yan Xing.]

[Divorce Paper Signed]

Divorce me with your blood.

For Brother Xu and Yun Que. For all those who died from injustice.

Shen Du,

from now on, you and I will be strangers.

[The Tomb of Xu Xiangren, Marshal of Inspectors, and Miss Yun Que]

Sixth Miss!

Sixth Miss.

What happened?

We went to the Yan Mansion. Lady Jin said you weren't home.

So, Jiang Langxing and I came to look for you.

You went to the graveyard?

Brother Xu and Yun Que died because of me.

Sixth Miss, don't say that.

Lai Luozhi hated Marshal Xu...

because he had saved me.

Yet I left.

Marshal Xu and Yun Que passed away in peace.

I think...

they must be happy in heaven.

You're hurt.

Shen Du has made up his mind to join forces with Lai Luozhi.

The White Ghost has teamed up with Lai Luozhi?

He is no longer the Shen Du I knew.

From now on, I have nothing to do with him.

Sixth Miss!

Sixth Miss.

[A Land of Natural Beauty and Talented People]

[Shen Mansion]

Since you are worried about Sixth Daughter, why don't you talk to her?

A mother knows her daughter.

Sixth Daughter has been independent since she was young. It's a serious matter.

If we rush there to comfort her, she will definitely put on a brave face

and hide her emotions to prevent us from worrying.

Indeed, Sixth Daughter never lets us worry about her.

Women should never keep all the bitterness, anger, and sorrow to themselves.

We may end up ill.

Then let's leave her alone.

Make do over there for the night.

If you want to stay, there's still half a bed inside.

You can sleep on the inside.

♫ Time is fleeting and fate is shallow ♫

♫ The winter in warm memories ♫

♫ Never mind the destined solitary fate ♫

♫ Blazing a lifetime of magnificence ♫

She became my wife as if it was destined.

I want to tell her

that I've always loved no one but her from the beginning.

♫ He said he loves her ♫

You can't offer me a worry-free home filled with warmth and understanding.

Nor do you prioritize me.

You're always trying to win and show off.

You're not a good partner for me.

The three-month period has passed.

I, Shen Du, am determined to divorce you.

♫ Love is pure and originally flawless ♫

♫ Let the vast universe change ♫

♫ Let's spend our time together ♫

- She hasn't eaten anything? - Not a single bite.

She wouldn't take the medicine, bandage the wound on the hand, or even open the door.

What should we do?

I've just gotten divorced myself. I've been doing so well.

Life is much better than before. Maybe I can talk to Sixth Sister.

Very good.

Father!

Father, something's wrong.

I went to buy candied fruits for Sixth Sister and saw Imperial Inspectorate officers

all around our mansion.

Are you sure they're from the Imperial Inspectorate?

I've been working for the Imperial Guards. I can recognize the scouts and spies.

The Imperial Inspectorate is watching us.

It's a man-made disaster.

A man-made disaster.

I've served the court for years, but I've never seen anything like this.

Things are unpredictable in the court. Lai Luozhi is solely in charge.

Things are unpredictable in the court. Lai Luozhi is solely in charge.

Shen Du has just divorced Sixth Daughter, and he's sided with Lai Luozhi.

- What does that mean? - What does it mean?

It means that we are in trouble.

Your Majesty, the start of spring is upon us.

We should start preparing for this year's grand assembly of all the officials.

Here's the charter drafted by the Ministry of Personnel

and the Ministry of Rites based on the precedents.

Officials and military commanders will return to Xiang'an

to pay tribute and report on their duties.

However, since Your Majesty's ascension,

the annual grand assembly has always been scheduled for the second day of the second month, the time for spring plowing.

But this year, the Grand Empress Dowager is unwell.

Should we reschedule the ceremony for a different date?

The grand assembly is the annual event to settle court affairs, which involves officials

from outside the capital, and commanders guarding the border.

It should not be easily rescheduled.

We shall proceed as usual on the second day of the second month.

If the Grand Empress Dowager has not recovered by then,

then I shall accompany His Majesty to preside over the grand assembly.

Vice Minister Lai, do you really intend to stand in for the Grand Empress Dowager

to preside over the grand assembly?

Why not?

Vice Minister Lai, the grand assembly is the annual gathering of all officials,

which showcases the emperor's authority and the dignity of the royal family.

The Grand Empress Dowager is regent behind the curtain

to complete the duties on behalf of His Majesty.

On what grounds will you preside over the assembly?

The Grand Empress Dowager trusts me.

She has entrusted me to oversee the works of all officials.

I must therefore shoulder the responsibility of settling court affairs.

I think Your Majesty would certainly welcome my company

to preside over the grand assembly

and receive officials and generals from all regions.

His Majesty is inviting Vice Minister Lai.

During the grand assembly, His Majesty clearly wishes for Vice Minister Lai

to stand by his side.

That's right. The Grand Empress Dowager allows Vice Minister Lai

to oversee all officials.

He is expected to preside over the grand assembly.

Naturally, Vice Minister Lai is expected to preside over the grand assembly.

You despicable beings! You're shameless enough to tell blatant lies.

And you, Lai Luozhi, you aspire to overstep your bounds.

Your intentions to steal the throne are blatantly obvious, and such intent deserves death!

Great Chief Shen, you haven't said a word today.

Why don't you tell me how the Imperial Guards should deal with someone

who insults a high official in court

based on your regulations?

Those who insult high officials should be imprisoned and punished by water torture.

Those who insult high officials should be imprisoned and punished by water torture.

All right, let's proceed with that.

Shen Du, you…

Great Chief Shen, since when did you submit yourself to Lai Luozhi?

Prime Minister Zhang.

Princess of Valor. You both seem to have something against me.

Are you scared that I will expose your despicable dealings?

- What are you talking about? - Princess of Valor and Prime Minister Zhang

colluded with the rebels of Gannandao to plot treacherous schemes.

Lai Luozhi, do not slander us!

Lai Luozhi. Vice Minister Lai.

You have always suppressed officials who oppose you.

It's finally my turn today.

But evidence matters the most.

Do you think you can invert right and wrong in broad daylight?

Evidence? Of course, there is evidence.

I've obtained the brochure handed in by the convict Mo Qianzhi from the Imperial Guards.

It keeps a clear record of everything, allowing no room for your rebuttal.

You…

Am I right, Great Chief Shen?

Based on Mo Qianzhi's testimony,

the Princess of Valor colluded with the stationed troops of Gannandao.

Prime Minister Zhang let his subordinates embezzle the funds of Gannandao.

They should be put under house arrest for a thorough investigation.

I am a royalty. How dare you confine me?

Where are the Imperial Personal Guards?

Imperial Personal Guards!

Princess of Valor.

Can't you tell?

Half of the people in the court of Great Cang

have pledged loyalty to Lai Luozhi.

Given your status,

you two should walk out to keep some dignity.

Do I have to call the Imperial Guards and the Imperial Inspectorate Officers to arrest you two?

Shen Du, you traitor!

You actually colluded with the Black Fiend.

All of you treacherous scoundrels who invert right and wrong.

You shall perish! You shall perish!

Who would have thought?

I wear my heart on my sleeve

to repay the kindness of His Majesty and the Grand Empress Dowager.

Yet I'm slandered by these ignorant people.

Now that I shoulder heavy responsibilities,

I can only do my utmost to fulfill the task

regardless of what others say about me.

Am I right, Great Chief Shen?

Well.

Shall we proceed with the grand assembly as discussed?

What are you doing?

How dare you come here as a mere nobody from a humble background?

You've tarnished the reputation of our Hongwen School.

We must make things right.

I earned my place here through the examination.

Knowledge does not distinguish between noble and humble.

Why do you treat the humble families with such contempt?

You're just a dog we let in by opening the door.

Do you truly think you can stand on equal footing with us noble families?

Remember. A dog is a dog even if it enters a house.

Vice Minister Lai isn't from the noble classes.

But you people from the noble classes are always so eager to fawn and flatter,

willing to be dogs for Vice Minister Lai.

How dare you?

Beat him up!

Stop!

Imperial Guard Jing, those students from noble classes

are bullying the ones from humble backgrounds.

Hongwen School is the top academic institution in Great Cang,

where His Majesty gets educated.

You don't focus on your studies and pick fights instead. What a disgrace!

I…

It's them.

Yeah, it's him.

He's the one stirring up trouble and distracting us from our studies.

Yes, it's him!

It's him causing trouble.

Imperial Guard Jing, that's not it, It's them.

Since you've been bothering your schoolmates,

reflect on yourself in our prison.

How did you Imperial Guards end up like this?

Are you really siding with the treacherous?

Great Chief Shen escorted us here for the exam.

He said Hongwen School recruited talents without regard for social class.

Now, are you going to tell me that we,

the humble students from poor families, who have worked hard to study,

are actually in the wrong?

You can't judge the situation and act accordingly.

Yes, you're wrong.

Take him away.

- How dare he stand against us? - Really!

He deserves it.

Step aside.

Step aside.

People call you the White Ghost and me the Black Fiend.

Now we're strolling on the street side by side.

It feels quite special.

The street is so spacious.

Can't you people walk properly?

Do you have to dash about and bully the people?

How did you inspectors let someone block the Vice Minister's way?

Our duty as inspectors is to guard the capital and the safety of the people,

not to clear the streets as someone's slaves.

What an eyesore.

Great Chief Shen, the Imperial Guards are in charge of the security of the capital area.

We don't need these petty thieves to be an eyesore in the city, do we?

You're right.

Shen Du, you uphold no morality and assist a tyrant in his oppression.

Can you justify yourself to the deceased Marshal Xu and Yun Que?

Can you justify yourself to Yan Xing?

How dare you minor inspector

challenge the Great Chief of the Imperial Guards?

It seems you've never had a taste of the Imperial Inspectorate's urn punishment.

- Guards. - Wait.

Since he insulted me, then I shall handle this by myself.

I spared your life today so you may go back and discipline your buddies.

Tell your friends that those memories

in the past no longer hold any value to me.

If you dare to speak disrespectfully again,

I will make you wish you were dead.

[Ministry of Justice]

Chuichui, Jiang Langxing was humiliated by the White Ghost on the street.

What?

Shen Du humiliated Jiang Langxing on the street?

Yes, this is what I've heard.

It was because he and the inspectors offended Vice Minister Lai.

Shen Du sided with Lai Luozhi?

The Black Fiend joined hands with the White Ghost.

All right, Shen Du.

I'd like to see if he's lost his conscience.

Where is the Director of the Ministry of Justice?

- Let me go! - Hurry up!

Behave.

Vice Minister Lai, what brought you to the Ministry of Justice?

Vice Minister Lai.

Stickler.

I'm fine.

I received a report that

the case records are incomplete and full of loopholes.

I wonder who is responsible for this.

Well…

So Registrar Lu is responsible for that.

This is like biting the hand that feeds you, isn't it?

Who dared to denounce the Ministry of Justice?

Don't they know that Registrar Lu is mine?

- Drag him out! - Understood!

If anyone dares to bother Registrar Lu again,

I'll take it personally.

Don't worry, Chuichui.

No matter where you go, you are always mine.

In your dreams!

Really?

Lai Luozhi.

You despicable man! Let me go!

I dare you to fight me to the death.

I can crush you like an ant.

Who are you to negotiate terms with me?

What do you want, Lai Luozhi?

What's wrong?

You feel for him?

You're shedding tears for an ant.

It's so not worth it.

Actually, I can't bear to make things hard for you.

But last night, I had trouble sleeping...

and recalled the folksong you once sang.

How about you sing it for me again?

If my mood gets better, maybe I'll be willing...

to show some mercy.

Chuichui, don't listen to him.

- Don't sing. - Shut up!

Don't sing!

♪ Mind your words ♪

♪ Grandma displeased ♪

♪ Mother keeps picking flowers ♪

♪ Mind your words ♪

Be a good boy, Zhi.

♪ Mind your words ♪

♪ Grandma displeased ♪

♪ Mother keeps picking flowers ♪

♪ Grandma displeased ♪

♪ Grandma displeased ♪

As I said,

you can get whatever you want as long as you don't leave me.

As for those people you care about,

I won't give them too much of a hard time for your sake.

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"Only Want You" - Ding Yuxi, Deng Enxi

♫ One look confirmed our fate ♫

♫ Upon meeting again, I know you're the one for me ♫

♫ Gazing at the stars, dreaming about old times ♫

♫ A pair of people have already taken root ♫

♫ Lovers before the candlelight, do not ask their thoughts ♫

♫ Affection is bound, lasting forever ♫

♫ Using the evening breeze to express deep love ♫

♫ I have someone I long for in this life ♫

♫ Deeply in love, you are the one I have chosen ♫

♫ Autumn moon and spring breeze, I only want you for my whole life ♫

♫ The trace of your palm ♫

♫ Your gaze ♫

♫ Our love is heating up ♫

♫ Deeply in love, you are the one I have chosen ♫

♫ Autumn moon and spring breeze, I only want you for my whole life ♫

♫ The trace of your palm ♫

♫ Your gaze ♫

♫ Our love is heating up ♫

♫ You are the only one for me ♫

♫ Embracing each other, how serious we are about our love ♫

♫ Every moment is treasured ♫

♫ From dawn to dusk ♫

♫ You and I, forever inseparable ♫

♫ Without noticing, you broke into my heart ♫

♫ Slowly immersing myself, I become undaunted by perils for love ♫

♫ I charge into battle with unmatched resilience ♫

♫ Because you are my responsibility ♫

♫ Deeply in love, you are the one I have chosen ♫

♫ Autumn moon and spring breeze, I only want you for my whole life ♫

♫ The trace of your palm ♫

♫ Your gaze ♫

♫ Our love is heating up ♫

♫ Deeply in love, you are the one I have chosen ♫

♫ Autumn moon and spring breeze, I only want you for my whole life ♫

♫ The trace of your palm ♫

♫ Your gaze ♫

♫ Our love is heating up ♫

♫ You are the only one for me ♫