Original subtitles

"The Moon Will Remember" Singer: Guo Jing - Lyrics: Tang Tian - Melody: Wei Guobin

♫ I want to ask the distant moon if that is you ♫

♫ Wearing rainbow colored clothes, dancing under the falling flowers, and accompanying me through the years ♫

♫ Is that you? But the moon won't speak ♫

♫ The shadows in pairs makes a line of a love poem ♫

♫ Protect my little light so it doesn't drift during the whirlwind ♫

♫ There is light in the dark and a wide umbrella in the rain ♫

♫ When the rims of my eyes become red, you hold out your hands to me ♫

♫ My tears then blossom in your palms ♫

♫ Protecting my slight stubbornness and accompanying me to watch the moon ♫

♫ It will remember how we looked shoulder to shoulder ♫

♫ Even with the onslaught of time and hardships caught on the corners of our eyes ♫

♫ It would still be the sweetness you'd given me ♫

[Ni Chang]

[Episode 30]

On the surface, although it seems that Su Wenyu has acknowledged my status,

but the both of us...

have never been a real married couple.

In his heart,

there's only you.

[Propitious Courtyard]

Now, I can't go back to Huaizhou.

Actually, I'm just like you, having no one to rely on.

I can only rely on myself.

That's the reason why I desperately wanted to join the Su family and establish a firm footing.

Everything I did to you before,

it was all for self-preservation.

Now, I've also figured it out.

Fighting with you, just because of a man, was simply stupid.

Back then, when we were still in the Yun Jin Academy,

even though our relationship wasn't ideal,

I still have to admit that

you're indeed much more talented than I.

I also wanted to break out and create a space for myself.

Instead of leaving a classmate like you whom I couldn't get through,

I fought against at every step.

What good was that for myself?

Ni Chang,

we should both put down the past

and forgive each other, shouldn't we?

What do we need to forgive or not forgive?

If we can be together, we'll be together. (TN: Chinese proverb - let nature takes its course)

However, I want to be like a sister to you.

I also want to be like what Yuan Xiang is to you.

Everyone likes you.

I want others to like me, too.

I don't want to be an outcast.

Wipe off your tears! Don't let others see you in this state.

It's not Miss Yan's style to be like this.

However, people will change.

Now that we're both together in the Propitious Courtyard,

this could also be counted as the second time that fate put us together, after the Yun Jin Academy.

We should be cooperating with each other.

I hope you can give me pointers

in areas where I don't understand.

We, each, have our own strengths.

I heard that the Su family gave up on spices

and is only participating in the weaving competition.

Then this is what you're the best at.

You don't need pointers from anyone.

However, isn't the Fragrant Herbal Hall more formidable?

You're participating in both categories.

Ni Chang,

do you know?

Actually, I sincerely admire you.

You can see the big picture.

I-I really admire you.

Enough now! It's getting late.

Hurry up to go and get your fabrics from Steward Chen.

You won't be able to get it if you're late.

We need to prepare for the competition from tomorrow onwards.

Don't delay!

Alright.

If you have time, remember to come and see me.

Thank you.

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You still aren't asleep yet?

Ni Chang, it's so late; where are you going?

My fabric is still absorbing moisture.

I want to try again.

What fabric doesn't absorb moisture?

Lanzhao is hot and damp as the humidity is high, too.

If I can create fabrics which are moisture-proof,

- wouldn't I be more likely to win? - That's also true.

If I had only half of your energy and ideas,

I wouldn't need to be lectured by my mother every day.

All right, go quickly then! I'm going to go to sleep now.

Go to sleep first.

- Lower the plaque a little more. - Alright.

Be careful, don't fall! Sweep up the dead leaves. [Countless Willow Courtyard]

- Bring the chairs and tables over here now. - No problem!

- Coming, coming! Where do you want this? - Here!

- Hurry, hurry! - Hand that to me!

- Go over there. - Alright.

- Clean that place properly. - All right.

Pay attention!

Why are you doing such menial work? [Countless Willow Courtyard]

- Just tell me and I'll complete this for you. - You're so clumsy.

If you want to help, then help. Don't just stand there talking!

- Go away, go away! - I'm trying to help you get work done and you still complain I'm talkative?

Leave!

Your Highness, this courtyard is too embarrassing.

No wonder no one has stayed here for so many years.

Why must you insist on suffering and staying here?

Although the courtyard isn't that great, but the location is excellent.

What's so great? There's no light at noon.

Your Highness, isn't this close to the Propitious Courtyard?

If you're worried about Miss Ni Chang, just be confident and stay there.

In any case, you're the supervisor, so no one would dare say anything.

Why did you have to even specially buy this courtyard facing away from the sun?

Come over here!

Come here.

You scared me.

Let me ask you! Apart from being close to Propitious Courtyard,

where else is it close to?

Bureau of Affairs?

Excellent! And then?

And then...

Your Highness, are you monitoring the Bureau of Affairs?

If they want to smuggle and change the contents of imported goods,

they must go through Propitious Courtyard.

Our courtyard is secluded, quiet and doesn't stand out.

Just like a pair of clear eyes in the night.

Keep an eye on Lord Gao Xuan's residence for me.

Your Highness, don't worry! That brat definitely won't get away.

Go on!

Steamed Bun.

Is that you?

Ni Chang, who are you talking about?

Nothing!

Quickly sleep now!

Don't you have to go to the spice room tomorrow?

Don't worry! I won't miss it.

[Spice Hall]

Hello, Older Sisters! I'm Ni Chang from the Fragrant Herb Hall.

What are you making?

These roses...

I want to concoct three types of balms today.

I wonder if you'd be interested.

We can learn from each other.

The products from the Fragrant Herb Hall,

we dare not reach for.

You... should work on it on your own.

However, those in-charge already said that

we can't be patronizing and only focus on our own work.

By the way, you should also do something for the courtyard.

What work needs to be done? Just tell me!

Just in time, a batch of medicinal herbs just arrived in the courtyard.

If you're considerate, just go and put them in order.

Alright, I'll go to do that now.

These red dates are rather damp.

They need to be spread out

to be dried in the sun.

And these wild yams, too.

- Thank you. - It's fine.

You're really nice.

These wild yams?

they also need to be like this,

one by one, take them out.

Let them be dried in the sun.

What are you standing there for?

Sort them them and dry them in the sun.

You can even think of an idea as rotten as this. You're terrible!

Who is she? Some famous person that we're not supposed to provoke?

I insist on giving her a hard time.

Let's go. Let's go!

[Spice Hall]

- You're really evil. - Not at all.

Ni Chang, why are you still dawdling?

The sun's going to set soon, hurry up and dry the medicinal ingredients.

I finished separating and drying them a long time ago.

You sorted all of them? Impossible!

Take a look over there if you don't believe me.

Let's go.

How's this possible?

You sorted them... that fast?

I customized a net to fit the small and large wild yams.

Just like this, I sieved and sorted them.

Princess.

Princess?

Greetings, Princess.

- He... you're Prince Luo's imperial guard? - Yes.

Where is he? I haven't seen him for several days now.

Prince Luo has been out on errands for many days.

What are the errands that he insists on doing them personally?

I have no idea.

Let's see how long you can hide from me.

[Storehouse]

How do you do, Older Sisters?

Older Sister Ju, I have an ointment for the throat.

This is for nourishing yin and moisturizing the lungs, and especially good for the throat.

Give it a try!

I don't need it. Thanks.

Take a sniff first.

Smells great! What did you add?

It's feels... very refreshing!

- Can you teach me? - All right. In here, there's...

Stop being a hypocrite and trying to get close to us!

I've never offended you, why do you keep on targeting me?

Target you?

- Stop blowing your own trumpet. - Yu Qing!

Why are you angry this early in the morning?

You're timid so you're afraid of her, but I'm not afraid of her!

We're all here because we were selected, what gives her the rights to make us feel inferior?

This great merchant doesn't need to do any menial work.

Small merchants like us need to do all kinds of chores!

Why?!

Stop yelling! Yu Qing, my head hurts so badly right now.

Are you okay? Why don't you go back to rest first?

What are your chores for today? I'll do them for you.

No need, no need! I can do them on my own.

I just need to go back to rest for a bit.

I understand! It's your secret formula.

You're afraid that I'll secretly learn it from you.

Then why don't I help you back to your room?

Be careful! Watch the steps.

Take your time! Here.

Sit down!

Let me help you to put this down. Here!

Let's spread open the quilt

and then...

How can you sleep well with this pillow?

It's not soft at all. Just in time!

I dried some jasmine petals in the sun yesterday and they're ready now.

I switch it for you. Alright?

Wait here!

Older Sister Xiao Ju.

I concocted this ointment myself.

Apply it! It'll help you with fatigue.

I dare not accept your help. I dare not!

You... You should go.

If Yu Qing see you, she'll end up fighting with you again.

It's fine. Take this!

You didn't sleep well last night.

The rims of both your eyes are dark.

That's right! I haven't been sleeping well lately.

Why don't...

I go to prepare some Magical Tranquillity Soup to soothe your nerves.

Drink it and see if you feel better tonight.

Magical Tranquillity Soup?

This is a recipe I learned from Xi State.

Many people have tried it; it works very well.

Really?

However, just talking about it, it does sound so strange.

When I just got here, my stress was probably too high.

I haven't been able to sleep well at all. Look!

Yu Qing even made a pillow for me.

She said it was good for sleeping.

It just that, later on, I also don't know why,

but it became worse and worse.

W-what's in the pillow?

What else could it be? Jasmine petals which are good for sleeping.

What are you doing here? Can't you mind your own business?

Yu Qing.

Still not leave? Leave!

Look! These jasmine petals are fluffy and soft.

- Smell it! - It smells really nice!

It can definitely help you sleep well tonight.

Here! I'll change it for you.

Lie down! Easy, easy.

Take your time.

Be careful!

My Lord, you see—

Lord Yuan, this is the tribute for this month.

Please accept it.

Young Master Su, what's your plan for the future?

I only want to do business well.

I haven't thought about anything else.

If all the merchants in the Capital were like you,

it would save me so much trouble.

That's right.

Lord Gao,

Second Master Su is getting older now.

It's time to promote new people now.

Young Master Su is very thoughtful in how he does his work.

The job of the president

would suit Young Master Su the best.

Young Master Su, quickly thank Lord Yuan.

Thank you for promoting me, Lord Yuan.

Thank you, Lord Gao.

President Su, you're so polite!

If there's nothing else important, please return.

Then I'll take my leave first.

Ni Chang?

Long time no see.

Young Master Su, I hope you've been well.

Ni Chang, are you willing to join the Silk Trade Guild?

The Fragrant Herb Hall will be even better off.

Right now, I'm the head of the Silk Trade Guild with Lord Yuan's support.

I won't treat you the way Second Uncle did.

Congratulations to Young Master Su!

However, the Fragrant Herb Hall is just a small shop.

We've never thought of joining the Silk Trade Guild.

However, I still have something to remind you.

Connections within the Bureau of Affairs are complex.

It's the best that you don't get too involved.

Ni Chang, I did all of this for you.

- I— - Why must Young Master Su do this for me?

I still have some matter to tend to, so I'll be leaving first.

Ni Chang!

I've been in the Propitious Courtyard for many days now,

yet I haven't met anyone from the Bureau of Affairs who was around back then.

I don't know if I'll be able to find any clues this time.

Sister Xiao Qin?

Miss Ni Chang, I came to find you because I have an urgent matter.

- Is it really urgent? - Yes. Can you leave with me right now?

We have roll call at noon.

Attendant Zhao said we mustn't be absent.

It's still far from noon. Let's go!

Miss Ni Chang.

Sister Xiao Qin, where are you taking me?

You'll know when we get there.

It's right up front.

Miss Ni Chang, please enter!

Why did you bring me here?

Sister Xiao Qin—

Sister Xiao Qin?

Why are you here, Ouyang Ziyu?

- Who's courtyard is this? - This is my courtyard, of course!

However, I just purchased it recently.

When did you buy it?

About... a month ago.

Let me guess!

You couldn't have purchased this yard early just to see me.

There must be something else.

Can't you pretend to be foolish

and not knowing but thinking that I bought this just to see you?

Since you're here, feel free to look around.

♫ Staying with me to admire the endless river of stars ♫

♫ I borrowed your tenderness to be the makeup I put on ♫

♫ That would be all right as I can forgive all the hurt ♫

So the zither sound I heard at night, really was from you!

- I thought I had heard wrong. - I've already calculated

that when playing zither in this yard, it must go through 7 walls,

2 small ponds, and a little street.

The music quality will decrease from all the layers of obstacles.

Aside from you, who've heard me play before,

no one should be able to notice.

Then what if I couldn't tell, either?

Of course, you could

because I played it just for you.

In the future, we'll use the zither sound as our signal.

Once you hear my zither, you can play the flute in response.

How about it?

However, the flute sound is so small, how can you hear it?

I can hear it, because you'd be playing for me.

♫ It captures the passing of younger years that didn't pass in vain ♫

♫ I want to ask the distant moon if that is you ♫

♫ Wearing rainbow colored clothes, dancing under the falling flowers, and accompanying me through the years ♫

♫ In this world, the wind and the snow are cold, the fireworks are fragrant ♫

♫ You have always been there by my side ♫

♫ Staying with me to admire the endless river of stars ♫

How have you been in the Propitious Courtyard recently?

Everything's all good.

It's just... this Propitious Courtyard isn't as simple as expected.

Did you know? Some businesses could only enter by using money.

- I know. - You know?

This was originally one of the ways the Bureau of Affairs earned money.

What's weird about it?

However, don't worry.

I'll definitely catch their fox tail.

I don't know if I can find clues of the old case here.

I also don't know where to start.

You must be patient.

There are many people who've been here a long time from the Bureau of Affairs in Propitious Courtyard.

Investigate them one by one, and you'll definitely find clues.

However, I only have less than 40 days.

If we can use this trader-bidding to drag down Yuan Daocheng,

then the clues will be exposed.

You can't be impatient.

♫ Even with the onslaught of time and hardships caught on the corners of our eyes ♫

- Chun'er, go back and rest first. - Yes.

Wu Yi?

- Your Highness, Princess. - There's no need to be polite when it's just the two of us.

My status is much different from yours.

- To be safe, we should still avoid any suspicion. - It's all right.

I think you're very knowledgeable and experienced, and treat you like a friend is all.

Sit down.

Sit down!

You're from Fan Jing?

Why do Princess ask this?

Your accent! It's the same as the people's here.

I...

only lived in Fan Jing for a few years when I was young.

There's no need to hide it.

I know you have your own secrets,

but if you don't say, then I definitely won't ask.

If you need any help, you must tell me.

I told you! I really like you.

Thank you for your kindness, Princess.

It's getting late, get to bed early.

Yes.

Sweet dream, Princess!

Sister Xiao Ju, here! Quickly drink the soup.

Thank you. Thank you. Don't send the soup anymore!

Or else, if Yu Qing sees, she'll be upset again.

Are you better after drinking my soup?

I'm a lot better, but Yu Qing said this—

If start to feel better, Sister Yu Qing should be happy for you.

That isn't wrong in that thinking.

However, I'm afraid that if I get too close to you,

Yu Qing will misunderstand me.

I've never thought of competing against Yu Qing at all.

You don't have to think too much.

Oh, right! I'll go to get something for you.

Drink the soup first!

Thank you.

For you!

No need, no need! Yu Qing already made a pillow for me.

The jasmine pillow she made isn't that effective.

Why don't you try mine?

Ni Chang, thank you.

- Xiao Ju, come and have some fruit! - All right!

Eating fruits is good for your stomach.

That's right! I also warmed some soup for you in the kitchen.

- I'll bring it over later. - Thank you.

I noticed that you look a lot better!

Really? You can also tell?

So... my pillow must be working!

You have to get better quickly.

- Or else, how can we compete? - Forget it!

I don't have any desire to compete for status or fame.

My family forced me to come, but you're not the same!

You're better at medicine than I am and make better cream than I do.

You can definitely do it,

but as for me, I'll just muddle through and then go home.

Nonsense!

Your medicine is clearly better than mine and your shop's reputation is better as well.

If you can win, that would only be expected.

Just me? I have nightmares every night!

I don't have any vitality during the day. Still think of winning? Forget it!

That's why you have to take care of yourself.

You can't tired yourself out.

As I think, you should just forget about your homework tonight.

- You really do care for me. - Then keep eating.

I'll go and see if your congee is ready.

Thanks.

You...

- Greetings, Young Marquis. - You—

All right, Young Marquis, then Young Marquis it is.

You can call me whatever you want.

What did Young Marquis come here for?

I came to see you!

- What are you doing? - Drying the herbs.

Then I'll help you.

You can't! If the higher-ups see, I'll be scolded.

With me here, who dares scold you? Let me!

How do I do this?

I spread it and then...

Hey! Where are you going?

What does where I go, have to do with Young Marquis?

Fine then! I'll go wherever you go.

Your Propitious Courtyard is only this big?

Ni Chang, there's a lot of crabapple flowers in bloom outside of the Propitious Courtyard.

It's like a sea of flowers.

Come and look at them with me!

I still have some random work, so I won't be going.

Please forgive me, Young Marquis.

Do you have to speak so awkwardly with me?

Unless you agree to not cause trouble for me anymore.

I'm worried about you!

- What do you have to be worried about? - I...

I'm grateful for your good intentions.

To be able to make such a loyal friend in this place,

I already think I'm very lucky.

You think I'm a friend?

Why didn't you say so earlier? I thought you were like all those other people.

On the surface they seem to respect me, but actually, they think I'm useless

and look down on me.

Young Marquis is of high status, yet is also scared of being looked down upon.

Then what should us, small traders, do?

You are right.

Then forget what I said.

I'll apologize to you.

- I dare not, I dare not! - Then let's go!

Let's go and walk around out front.

Come along!

Ni Chang, come here! I have something to ask you.

Let me ask you! Where's the pillow I made for Xiao Ju?

Did you switch it?

That's right! Sister Xiao Ju has had nightmares for many days.

- This is the pillow I made for her. - You...

Then where's my pillow?

In the pillow I made for Sister Xiao Ju, aside from jasmine,

I also put lavender, reed powder, and ten other herbs.

Her nightmares were mostly gone after only using it for a few days.

Who asked you doing this?

Let me ask you! Where's the pillow I made for her?

- I threw it away. - You threw it away?

Let me ask you, Sister Yu Qing! The pillow you made for her

did it contain only dried jasmine petals?

Of course! Why?

Then, why did I find in the residue,

not only jasmine petals, but also toad venom powder?

Perhaps you aren't aware,

but aside from lessening pain and swelling, this toad venom powder's

greatest effect is increasing vigor and clarity.

After using it, you'll be oddly excited.

But if this is used in a sleeping pillow,

it'll cause people to have endless nightmares.

I...

I know! You weren't trying to harm her on purpose.

You just wanted Sister Xiao Ju to not sleep well,

be fatigued during the day so that she has no means of concentrating on the bidding.

You'd then have one less opponent.

But now, I changed her pillow and her nightmares are gone.

Just pretend this matter never happened

and I'll also never speak of it.

Wait!

You really... won't speak of it?

As long as you mind your own business and treat all sisters with respect,

I won't speak of it.

I just don't wish for something like this to have a next time.

Yu Qing.

Attendant Zhao has asked for you.

Young Marquis!

My whole body is itchy. I feel terrible!

Young Marquis, you can't scratch! If you scratch, your whole body will rot.

What do we do? If something happens to the Young Marquis,

having 10 heads still won't be enough.

I'm too itchy!

Young Marquis, don't you worry!

Don't be scared! The medicine will be here soon.

- Imperial Physician Zeng, do you know what illness this is? - It's so itchy!

From the symptoms, it seems similar to smallpox.

How could our Young Marquis get smallpox?

Let go of me!

But Young Marquis is clear minded without fever.

I'm not sure if it is.

Stop holding onto me!

- Young Marquis, stop scratching! - I'm so itchy!

We're from the aromatic room coming with the medicine.

What are you standing there for? Hurry up and come over here!

- Ni Chang, don't come over here! - Young Marquis.

I have smallpox, so it'll infect you.

- Quickly go away! - I'm not afraid of being infected.

- Stop Scratching, Young Marquis! - Don't worry, Young Marquis! You'll recover very soon.

- But I still can't have you here. - Young Marquis.

I can't let you see my ugly appearance.

Young Marquis, did you eat or use something?

You were fine, how did you end up like this?

I don't know, either.

I went to the spice room to find you and was like this after I got back.

The medicine is ready! We'll use it on Young Marquis immediately.

Young Marquis, here! Drink the medicine.

That's right! Don't speak one word of today's matter.

- Don't forget! - I'll remember.

I'll remember.

Young Marquis came into this spice room and got sick after he went back.

Did he touch something?

I hope we aren't implicated into this.

Hyacinth?

Imperial Physician Zeng, how's our Young Marquis?

Little Marquis' rash isn't from smallpox, but from hay fever.

Thank goodness! We used Boss Ni Chang's cream.

He'll be completely cured in two days.

I was so scared. Thank goodness! Thank goodness!

Boss Ni Chang, this time it's all thanks to you.

Thank you, thank you.

You're welcome! Fortunately, it was nothing serious this time.

Thanks to Imperial Physician Zeng as well.

Come over here!

Come closer!

I want to speak in secret with you.

I'm not going to eat you!

Yuan Xiang said you want to use hyacinth to make cream.

I found some for you! They're hanging on the roof of the spice room.

I didn't tell anyone this!

Don't touch these flowers in the future, Young Marquis.

I know! If this matter was known,

your Propitious Courtyard would have no more peace.

Let's just not speak of it then! Aren't I smart?

I'm grateful! Thank you, Young Marquis.

You owe me this time!

I'll remember it! You have to return it in the future.

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''Even if the Fireworks Finally Scatter'' Singer: Wang Rui - Lyrics: Tang Tian - Melody: Wei Guobin

♫ Dark clouds covered the moon and flowers turned into snow ♫

♫ Departures never end in life ♫

♫ I hope to end your tears, make you smile, and be daring without guilt ♫

♫ To see you again ♫

♫ How long must I gaze at the starlight, how many absurd things must I do? ♫

♫ So that my whole life will be passionate ♫

♫ To handle the impermanence, how far must I look into the distance? ♫

♫ To be able to stay by your side ♫

♫ My only wish is to live my life with my love ♫

♫ Even if the fireworks scatter in the end ♫

♫ I'll never regret the long suffering ♫

♫ How much more courage must I have, to walk toward you? ♫

♫ My only wish is to live up to your fate ♫

♫ And never let down the little light you left me ♫

♫ Just like the misty rain and haze in Jiangnan ♫

♫ Will you accompany me to embroider the brocade? ♫

♫ Will you accompany me till the sky turns blue again? ♫