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 33]

[Fragrant Herb Hall]

I haven't heard you play the flute in a while.

Play a song for me!

If Young Master wants to listen to music, there are many people out there who can play the flute.

Why bother making me do it?

All right. Why are you throwing such a big tantrum?

Who's the one throwing a tantrum?

Alright. It's my fault.

That day in Scanty Garden, I saw Liu Zixuan getting so close to you.

I had this sudden impulse to...

And then... you and Princess Lanzhao

left hand in hand.

You even put your arm around her waist!

I just wanted to see if you would get jealous.

You're like a kid. So childish!

Is this why you refused to see me again and again?

Just tell what you're thinking in person.

Why did you ignore me?

I ignored you.

You deserved it.

I deserved it?

Don't tickle me!

- Did I really deserve it? - Okay! Okay! It's my fault.

That's not enough, unless you play a song for me.

I haven't played the flute for so long, I'm rusty.

Impossible. Play me a song.

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

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- Brother! - Little Ni Chang, what are you up to? I was looking all over for you.

Look! I'm dressing up my big doll.

- I'll make you pretty, too. - Take that off!

- You can't take it off. You can't take it off! - Don't run away!

Don't! No, no, no!

It's useless! Stop messing 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 ♫

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

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

Why did you get here so late?

Receiving goods for you could get me killed.

I didn't even expect it to come early, but how dare you delay it?

Hurry up and check the numbers!

We're recording this Cloud Brocade as fine linen.

Just cut the crap!

Hurry up and go!

My Lord, the gifts from Lanzhao have been put in storage.

Many of the things from foreign lands can be found here in the Central Plains.

These are diplomatic gifts after all.

Remember to double-check our accounts.

You needn't worry about the accounts, My Lord.

It's all in the public accounts, we won't need to worry about inspections.

Times have changed.

Also keep an eye on the Quiet Willow Pavilion.

My Lord, rest assured!

Right now, we've put everything in order already.

Those attendants are also tenured people from the Propitious Courtyard.

Presumably, there also won't be any careless mistakes.

The bidding event is around the corner to win the Royal family' trusts.

Our Bureau of Affairs, at this moment, mustn't disrespect His Lordship.

Despite that, someone will still find it unpleasant.

That Prince Luo always goes against me.

Good thing my hands are clean.

Hence, Prince Luo can't get anything on me.

Your hands are clean, of course.

Aren't my hands the dirty ones?

- Take another look! - We don't want it.

All kinds of decorations!

[Jiang's Fabric Branch]

All kinds of decorations!

Please come in!

Please take a seat.

I wonder what reason why Boss Su...

came here today for?

Thank you, Boss Jiang.

The textile industry hasn't been doing well lately, and we've paid the annual membership fee.

I think that restaurants and taverns are the fastest to recoup the initial investment.

Why don't several of our shops open a restaurant together?

Maybe we'll be able to make some money.

I wonder if you'd be willing to buy into it?

I don't have much money left.

I'll have to buy some more fabrics soon, too.

- So... - Don't worry, Boss Jiang!

The Su Family will mainly cover the cost.

All you need to do is invest is 500 silver taels.

Every month you'll get 20% of the profits from the Su Family.

What do you say? It's a great deal, isn't it?

This...

How about this, Boss Jiang? I'll go ask someone else first.

After you've thought it through, you can come and find me.

However, I can't guarantee your spot by then.

Boss Su, Boss Su, hold on!

Boss Su, hold on!

I... Count me in! Count me in!

Great, Boss Jiang! Just wait till we open a restaurant.

You just worry about reaping the profit.

Last time, I followed my ancestors' instructions to make the Rainbow Phoenix Embroidered Cloak.

However, it wasn't impressive.

Was it because the patterns too showy?

So, wasn't it pleasing enough to the eye?

I can't make the same mistake this time.

What should I embroider?

Got it!

I remember visiting Dongnan with my father back in the day.

I saw a piece of embroidery.

The owner didn't want to sell after having it for so many years.

It's definitely not available anywhere.

If I use this idea, I'll outdo them.

It just that... Ni Chang...

What's she going to do this time?

Boss Yan, what are you looking at?

Nothing! I'm just taking a walk around.

Do you want to know what Boss Ni has embroidered?

We do our embroideries separately, what does hers have to do with me?

Don't pretend!

You almost dropped your eyeballs into their room.

However, when it comes to embroidery,

I think your Su Family, the Fragrant Herb Hall,

and Bainiao's Silk and Fabric Shop are the best.

In my opinion, the winner is going to be one of the three of you.

I don't compete against others and just want to do my best.

What did you embroider then?

I... I haven't come up with an idea.

So selfish!

Boss Ni is a lot more generous than you.

She puts her embroidery out in the open in their room.

Anyone can go in and take a look.

If you're curious, you can go in and look.

I'll be going now.

Ni Chang, what are you embroidering?

- A belt. - Why did you choose a belt again?

This belt isn't even as colorful as the last one.

Is it going to work?

I'll give it a try.

All right.

Today's the second round of the weaving competition.

I hope that everyone can successfully pass

the next round.

This is the Goldfinch Spreading its Feathers that I embroidered.

Please take a look.

It's not bad! Not bad at all!

Stewards, please take a look!

This is the Purple Xiapei that I embroidered.

Quite pretty!

The red and green don't match at all.

- I embroidered Mandarin Ducks Playing with Water. - This one's pretty good.

Boss Ni, you already embroidered a belt in the first round.

You did a belt again in the second round.

Don't you find it repetitive?

Stewards, please don't rush! I still haven't shown you everything.

Isn't that a fragrant sachet?

Everyone, please take a look at this.

Why is she hanging the scented sachet here?

The pattern is forming!

- It looks like a pair of dragon and phoenix jade pendants. - That's right!

My accessories can form different patterns,

delivering different messages.

Take this as an example. Two dragon jade pendants.

Putting them together here means auspiciousness and joy.

Rainbow-colored bird earrings put on the branches mean celebrating spring.

Moreover, putting the embroidered scented sachet here,

the whole picture represents a prosperous and peaceful country.

- How thoughtful! - Exactly.

Everyone, in this round of the embroidery competition,

The Fragrant Herb Hall, Su Family, Bai Family

and Zhang Family can enter the next round.

They'll make clothes for Lady Wupin.

They'll be granted a bolt of royal red fabric and gauze.

Yes.

Rou'er, how great! Both of us can enter the next round.

Congratulations!

Even though my work isn't bad,

when compared to your belt, it still is a bit inferior.

With you here, I can't even think about winning.

If I can't win, my father will be sidelined by his relatives,

he won't even have a foothold.

What's wrong? You're sighing.

The subject is making daily wear.

However, how can we make it not fancy, yet unique?

It's stressing me out so much!

Even if you're stressed, you still have to start it first.

Oh, right! Where's your fabric?

I didn't have any good ideas, so the fabric's still in the storehouse.

You have to go to get your fabric.

Once you touch the fabric material and pattern, you might think of something.

I'll just go tomorrow.

I don't have any inspiration today.

You aren't me, so how would you know of my struggles?

If I can't win this time,

my dad will be pushed out by my uncles and nephews.

My family won't have any standing left in the Bai family.

No matter what,

I'll take care of this one first.

What's taking so long? I'm starving.

I'm back!

What took you so long?

I secretly took it out after there was no one in the kitchen.

Hurry, let me see what you brought me.

They fell!

- Quickly pick it up! - Be careful!

Hurry!

It's fine even if it's a bit dirty.

- It smells great! - Right? Eat it quickly! I already ate.

How great it smells!

[Storehouse]

[Storehouse]

Who are you?

Boss Yan? Why have you come to the storehouse in the middle of the night?

You! Go inside and see if anything's missing.

You! Take her back to investigate her thoroughly.

How dare you! How dare you!

Lord Yuan.

I shouldn't have disturbed you in the middle of the night.

It's because the Su family's Yan Wenxiu

was extremely audacious and dared to enter the storehouse alone

to ruin fabrics given by His Majesty.

Our Propitious Courtyard dare not take care of this ourselves,

which is why we're asking Lord Yuan to decide.

You're the Young Mistress of the Su family?

What kind of punishment will it be for ruining an object given by His Majesty?

A light punishment is 50 beatings.

A more serious one is... chopping off a hand in public.

Did you hear that clearly, Young Mistress Su?

If you don't speak the truth...

I...

won't be able to help you.

I beg Lord Yuan to save me!

I entered the storehouse by accident.

It wasn't on purpose!

I...

Please let me go, My Lord!

I'm willing to gift you extravagantly.

Treasures are all objects.

How could I be a greedy person?

Young Mistress Su is a smart person.

What you should do...

you'd better think it through thoroughly.

Lord Yuan!

Ziyu?

- Why have you come? - I've come to congratulate you.

From today on, the Fragrant Herb Hall will be

a joint business between Lanzhao and Great Ning.

Really? That's great, Ziyu!

Miss Ni Chang, I already have someone I like.

I fell in love with someone else.

How could that be? Who did you fall in love with?

I already promised Xin Yue that I'll go to Lanzhao to be the Prince Consort.

- You're going to Lanzhao to be the Prince Consort? - Of course!

Only someone with my high status is suitable for Prince Luo.

That's right! For a commoner like you,

how could you be with me?

Forget about me!

Let's go!

Ziyu! Ziyu!

Don't go after him, Ni'er!

He doesn't belong to you and none of us belong to you.

- Forget about us. - Brother!

This is great! You didn't die!

Brother!

Brother, where did you go? Brother?

- Brother! - Ni Chang?

Ni Chang. Ni Chang!

- What's wrong? - My fabric...

My fabric...

Fabric?

- How did it become like this? - I don't know.

When I went to get the fabric from the storehouse, it was already like this.

Ni Chang, what should I do?

What should I do? This was given by His Majesty!

If I throw it away, my whole family will be sent to prison.

We'll be there forever!

If it's like this, the Bai family is over!

Ni Chang, what should I do? What should I do?

Don't be upset! We can't make a ruckus.

If this gets out and the higher-ups find out, that's when it's truly over.

I...

After taking this back to the storage room, did you go back again?

I didn't. I didn't go back.

It was ruined when I took it out this morning.

This fabric was sitting in the storehouse, so how could it suddenly become burnt like this?

How would I know? I haven't offended anyone!

If I don't have this fabric from His Majesty, I won't be able to compete.

Ni Chang, what should I do?

Stop crying! There's still time.

Time for what? His Majesty's fabric is gone. There's no time!

If there's no cloth, we'll make our own.

Ni Chang, can this really dye this fabric the same color as the other one?

This is my family's dye method over many generations.

Although it's not exactly the same, if you don't look closely,

you won't be able to tell.

Then what's this white powder for?

This is color solidifying powder, however since there isn't enough time,

if we add it to water, it might lighten the coloring too much.

Then... Then what do we do?

Right now, let's take care of it this way for the time being.

Let's pass this obstacle first, then see.

Young Mistress Su, where did you come from?

Last night, I went to look for you, but you weren't in your room.

Where did you go?

Wu Yi, come and take a look!

Which embroidery is the best?

This? But she tried this when she was weaving the belt

- and used the same method— - It's not the same method.

The first time she used gold threads and the phoenix pattern.

That was an extremely complicated embroidery skill requiring patience and concentration.

But this one, it looks simple and plain,

it actually uses more than eight kinds of extremely exquisite embroidery skills.

For example, fish bone stich,

gold plate stitch, raise stitch,

yarn stitch, stem stitch,

barb stitch, cable stitch,

and lazy daisy stitch.

On this little belt,

it has displayed the great accomplishments of Great Ning's embroidery work.

It can be said that a lot of thoughts went into this.

If you hadn't explained it, I would have thought this was just a cheap trick.

She has never been someone who uses cheap tricks.

You also know her?

It's just that I met her twice at the trader-bidding,

so it's just a guess.

However, looking at her embroidery style,

she must be an intricate, precise,

pure, kind, and dignified person.

Speaking of this, it's quite strange.

Based on this, I should hate her,

but I just can't.

Just follow your heart then.

Princess, you've always been kind.

Wouldn't it be great if you can also be a beautiful person?

I heard that the Propitious Courtyard is having a sewing competition today,

it's said for the fifth grade madams to choose their clothes.

I'd like to join in the fun.

This trader-bidding was originally set up for business with Lanzhao.

Princess, if you're interested,

you can be an examiner, too.

You're right! Let's go! We'll go right now.

[Propitious Courtyard]

Let's invite the first merchant.

What do you think, Madam?

The cutting of this outfit is exquisite.

It's good enough for informal wear.

The second merchant.

The woman from an ordinary family is wearing it herself.

It's about time!

The matching of this outfit is lively and pretty,

brightens a person's eyes.

However, since today's theme

is informal wear for fifth grade madams,

then you should know,

not every fifth grade madam

is in their prime and young.

You're right! It's too fancy.

The third merchant.

It brightens her eyes.

Greetings, Princess Lanzhao and Lord Yuan.

♫ The lush greenery one by one falls with so much sweet fragrance ♫

♫ From dawn till dusk, I think of you all the time ♫

♫ Rouge tears like rain falling... ♫

Peacocks! I love peacocks the most.

This one's good! This one's good!

Not bad! I really like this dress.

Great! You proved yourself once again with your strength.

You've left me speechless again.

Next!

Very dignified.

Not bad! This outfit is very unique.

I really like it as well.

It looks like the outcome has been determined.

Thank you, Your Highness, Princess.

Hold on! This outfit isn't tailored using the red fabric bestowed by His Majesty.

If you look closely, you can find the clues.

Is there really something like this?

- Attendants. - Here!

- Inspect on the spot! - Please!

Princess Lanzhao and Lord Yuan, this is definitely not the red fabric bestowed by His Majesty.

How dare you!

You even dare to privately switch the fabric bestowed by His Majesty.

My Lord, I don't know who destroyed my fabric.

I really was helpless and had no choice.

You privately dyed fabric to deceive the Bureau of Affairs

and publicly mocked the princess and me.

Do you know what crime this is?

Your Highness, Princess and Lord Yuan, Bai Rou'er's red fabric was destroyed

and couldn't find a replacement in time.

In order to help her, I dyed the white cloth, and that's how the outfit could be completed in time.

Your Highness, Princess, and Lord Yuan, please punish me!

You dyed the white fabric red?

If this hadn't been exposed, it's really hard to distinguish with the naked eye.

Ni Chang, you really are very capable!

The color is similar,

but because there wasn't enough time, the cat-ionic dye isn't stable.

If you look closely, you still can see the differences.

The skill of dyeing and embroidery is very complicated.

Within such a short of period of time, Ni Chang completed the process.

We wonder what this fabric was dyed with.

Whether this dye for the fabric contains toxins or not,

we also don't know.

That's right!

Everyone,

we can't judge just by looking on the surface.

A dress must be worn on a body.

if there is poison,

this isn't a small matter.

That's right!

Lord Yuan is right.

However, whether this outfit has toxins or not, it's yet to be discussed.

Ni Chang, for this outfit, what's the dye made of?

Your Highness, Princess, words alone aren't convincing.

Please allow me to have the bucket of fabric dye brought in

to show everyone.

How can you prove that there's no toxins in the fabric?

This dye is drinkable.

- How could it be toxic? - Even if there are no toxins,

your cat-ionic dye isn't stable.

When it encounters water, it'll show its original form.

It's also not considered the best quality.

Besides, it was also incompetent custody of the bestowed gift.

Rightly said!

Although the outfit was well made, it wasn't tailored from the original fabric.

This already violates the rules of the competition.

Bai Rou'er was incompetent with the custody of the bestowed fabric.

She's expelled from the trader-bidding

and will never be hired.

As for Miss Ni Chang, she covered up for her.

She'll receive the same punishment and be expelled.

Lord Yuan is right.

However, Ni Chang dyed the color of the fabric similar to the original.

A person of this talent should stay and win glory for Great Ning.

The princess is kind and reasonable.

Take warning from this and don't commit this mistake again.

I will respectfully follow this teaching.

Thank you, Your Highness, Princess and Lord Yuan.

For the second trial of weaving,

except for Bai Rou'er who is incompetent` as a custodian of the bestowed fabric,

and her name will be directly excluded,

the rest will enter in the next round of the competition.

Wu Yi, what did you think of today?

You were extremely fair with what happened today.

Initially, I could've used the opportunity to get revenge.

But Princess, you aren't someone who abuses her authority for personal interests.

Forget it! It's not her fault to start with. What's the use in blaming her?

It's not Prince Luo's fault, either.

What did you say?

What I mean is...

Miss Ni Chang and Prince Luo aren't at fault; Princess, you're not at fault, either.

It's just that... fate was wrong.

You're right.

Ouyang Ziyu and I are not fated.

Your Highness' fate will come sooner or later.

My fate?

I wonder where it is.

Xin Yue, let's go! I'll take you on a hunt.

[Yuan Manor]

My Lord, Miss Wenxiu is here.

- My Lord. - Young Mistress Su is visiting late at night.

What's the matter?

My Lord, your words are too serious.

I'm grateful to you for speaking up and helping me during the day.

I'm specifically here to thank you.

I hope you won't look down on my intentions.

Young Mistress Su eliminated a strong rival.

Why don't you seem happy?

My Lord, please don't make fun of me.

I've never placed an importance on Bai Rou'er.

Only Ni Chang is my serious hazard.

If there were no Fragrant Herb Hall, the tribute merchant for Lanzhao

would be in my possession.

It seems like you and Miss Ni Chang

have known each other for a long time.

Ni Chang and I will fight until the last breath.

If you're willing to help me,

I'm willing to be by your side to go through fire and water.

I won't hesitate again.

You really talk big.

I don't...

ever retain useless people.

My Lord, don't worry.

I'm definitely not a useless person.

My Lord, the palace has summoned you for an interrogation immediately.

The carriage is ready.

Then I'll take my leave.

My Lord, please take care.

- What do you think of the taste of this restaurant? - Not bad, not bad.

Please enjoy.

If I'm lacking in hospitality, please forgive me.

Enjoy, enjoy.

- Boss. - Shopkeeper.

Show me the accounts for this month.

Please wait!

Please enjoy your food.

Boss, please take a look.

These are the accounts for this months, excluding the costs.

Please look! This is the balance.

Great! You did well.

At the end of the month, remember, based on the splits

to distribute this to the various bosses.

Table for two? This way, please.

There's a private room in there.

[Kitchen]

Scared me to death.

This pastry is really nice.

Ni Chang, your culinary skills are really great.

What? You specially made these for me because you knew I'd come?

Dream on! Steward Chen loves my cherry blossom pastries.

Once the trader-bidding ends, we'll have to leave immediately.

I have no idea when I'll see her again.

That's why I made more for her.

I see! You have nothing to do anyway.

I'll take this plate. You can make another one!

Young Marquis!

Young Marquis, you—

No matter how small the flowers are, they're still flowers.

Just like people, no matter how small they are, they're alive, too.

Miss, why are you so aggressive and domineering?

Must you kill them?

Making the best use of flowers can't be considered as letting them down.

These cherry blossoms will be made into pastries and go into people's stomachs, to satisfy their appetites.

Then they've also achieved their function.

Since this is the case, I'll help you to pluck them.

I don’t need you to help me.

Timing and subtitles brought to you by 💕Ni Chang Fans💕 @ Viki.com

''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? ♫