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♫ The Spring breeze blows through the world, swaying willows and making the peach blossoms glitter ♫

♫ The legends in books are always heartwarming and amazing ♫

♫ Who put pen to paper and wrote "it's never too late to meet" ♫

♫ When I look back, there's someone smiling sweetly at me ♫

♫ Having you with me in this mortal world adds a touch of intensity to this depth of love ♫

♫ Whether it's a whirlwind or dull life, I have no regrets in my life ♫

♫ Let's set a date for the next hundred years, but don't forget to be present in our youth ♫

♫ May we live up to the fleeting years, every day and every night together ♫

♫ It turns out we met before in between a moment and a thought ♫

♫ He sends her a thousand words in writing, and she left a set of stories ♫

♫ The zither's sound is like water with the light's shadow as a dream, all worldly affairs are insightful

♫ Enjoying the scenery and mountains with you ♫

♫ For the rest of my life, my mundane world is fulfilled ♫

♫ I'll wait till the Spring breeze arrives ♫

♫ That's when I'll know your deep love with just one thought ♫

[Imperial College]

[A Female Student Arrives at the Imperial College]

[Episode 03]

[Brush and Ink Pavilion]

Are you all right?

She's here.

She's here. Sang Qi is here.

Sang Qi is here.

Master Sang, thank you for saving my life.

It's just a small matter. It doesn't need mentioning.

Master Sang, after witnessing your skills today,

I was so in awe. I've offended you many times previously.

Master Sang, if you require my assistance in the future,

please don't hesitate to let me know. I will serve you faithfully!

The things that happened previously were just misunderstandings.

Everyone, please don't take it to heart.

From now on, let's just write it off.

Master Sang, you are a broad-minded person indeed.

I feel ashamed of my inferiority.

Master Sang! Please have a seat!

- Please. - Please.

- Please. - Please.

Let's all sit.

Yan Yan, did you prepare all this as an offering to me?

You might as well prepare the joss paper too. (T/N: Joss Stick is incense burned as offerings to the deceased)

- Who did this? - This...

- It was him. - It wasn't me.

- It wasn't me. - You're still not going to confess?

Is this better?

Yes, it looks like I'm making an offering to you now.

Here you go, Master Sang.

Here.

Here you go. Hold onto it.

Thank you.

This is the home of the victim's family. It's also the scene of the murder.

Previously, I brought several people to investigate this area thoroughly, but we didn't find any clues.

That's why I rushed over to seek your help.

Bai Shi.

[Beautiful Chanting and Tranquility]

- Let's spread out and look around. - Yes.

Young Master. It seems that the entire courtyard has been purposely cleaned up.

There were no clues left behind.

The family was still here several days ago. Why did they hurriedly move away?

Move the table.

What is this?

Collect it and take it back to be examined.

Back then, you suspected that Sang Yu was killed by someone else.

At the time I couldn't decide if I should believe you or not.

But now, it looks like your suspicions were right.

The deceased's cause of death this time is extremely similar to Sang Yu's cause of death back then.

Moreover, the family suddenly vanished into thin air. It's really strange.

Perhaps there's a connection between both of them.

As long as we can identify the source of the poison, we have hope of solving everything.

Young Master Qi, you're the best at solving cases in all of Bianjing.

If it wasn't for your help over the years,

there would be so many unsettled cases at the Prefecture Court just left hanging.

Don't worry. All of us at the Prefecture Court will spare no effort in supporting you.

We will get justice for Sang Yu.

I'll leave it to you.

Oh, right, now Sang Qi is studying at the Imperial College.

She is your old friend's younger sister after all.

You must take extra good care of her. Make sure that she doesn't get bullied.

Her? Get bullied?

- Protect the physical evidence. I'll go after them. - All right.

[Tea Shop]

[Tea Shop]

The Grand Commandant's Manor.

Who is it?

What do you think you're doing?

I...

Would you believe me if I said that I came to pay a visit?

Pay a visit? Why don't you visit my father while he is taking a bath?

Instead you came to watch me bathe! Who in their right mind would believe you?!

You're right, I don't think that you would believe me either.

All right then. I'll take my leave.

There's an assassin! Go after him! Hurry!

I'm sorry!

They're here to capture you right?

I'm talking to you!

I...

I was helping the Prefecture Court arrest a thief earlier.

I saw the thief enter the Grand Commandant Manor and heard you scream, so I thought you were in danger.

That's why I rushed inside.

Is that so?

If you don't believe me, I'll go and properly explain everything to them.

What exactly are you going to say to them?

We're a man and a woman alone together. If you go outside now, how will you explain this? There's no way to explain it!

Never mind. You saved me during horseback archery class, so it's my turn to save you now.

We'll be even then. How about it?

- Fine. - Search thoroughly. Don't let the thief escape. - Yes.

Hide in the bathtub. Come on, get inside.

Hold your breath. Hold your breath.

Just hold your breath and get inside!

Go on, Vice Principal. Get inside!

There's no need. I've found a way to escape.

I just finished my bath. It doesn't smell!

Miss, Miss!

Miss, a thief entered the manor just now!

- Are you all right? - I'm fine.

You should hurry up and go back to bed. Go on, go on, go on.

- Miss. - Go on then.

You can go back now.

[Secretariat Manor]

Young Master, do you think that Miss Sang is in danger?

Either way, we should never let our guard down.

Has the Prefecture Court managed to find out what kind of poison that powder contained?

They have yet to find out.

But Lord Yan has already sent people to numerous officials in various places to investigate comparisons.

He will inform us immediately once he receives any news.

Oh right, Young Master.

Lord Yan purposely left some behind to request you to help him examine it.

Since it's time for our music class, let's do a different activity today.

Instead of reciting a poem, the one who loses will have to play a musical instrument.

P-Play a musical instrument?

I don't know how to do that...

Neither do I.

Don't worry. It's not like we're drawing lots like we did in law class.

You won't get chosen so easily.

Really?

I'm feeling much more relieved then.

It's completely...

Go, go, go.

Sang Qi, you're chosen!

Thank God it's not me.

Zhuo Wenyuan, didn't you say that...

I've heard long ago that all the young ladies in Bianjing are skilled with musical rhythms.

I'm sure that includes Sang Qi as well, right?

I have the good fortune of hearing beautiful music today.

Sang Qi, please go ahead.

Why don't I take your place and perform a song instead?

No need. I can do it myself.

You can do it!

Sang Qi really is so unlucky.

That's right.

- She knows how to do this too? I never expected it. - Really?

Me neither.

That was great! Great!

I'm sorry.

I'm... not skilled at playing musical instruments.

However, those who play the game must accept when they lose.

Why don't I sing a song for everyone instead? Is that all right?

- There's no need to sing. - Don't do it.

No need, no need. There's really no need.

You really don't have to do it.

Sing!

Keep going!

Sing then.

♪ Hundreds of rivers resemble mirrors, the sky and land are crisp and bright. ♪

♪ Winds collide as the air rises, kindness flourishes in the essence of our spirit ♪

♪ The leaves begin to fall, Dongting Lake starts to ripple ♪

♪ Moonlight illuminates the earth and cold frost covers the waterfall ♪

Brother Yu. ♫ Hundreds of rivers resemble mirrors, the sky and land are crisp and bright. ♫

Vice Principal, please accept my pouch.

♫ Winds collide as the air rises, kindness flourishes in the essence of our spirit ♫

♫ Hundreds of rivers resemble mirrors, the sky and land are crisp and bright. ♫

♫ Winds collide as the air rises, kindness flourishes in the essence of our spirit ♫

♫ The leaves begin to fall, Dongting Lake starts to ripple ♫

Not bad! ♫ Moonlight illuminates the earth and cold frost covers the waterfall ♫

♫ The leaves begin to fall, Dongting Lake starts to ripple ♫

♫ Moonlight illuminates the earth and cold frost covers the waterfall ♫

♫ The common people have an abundant harvest as a result of their hard work ♫

♫ The land is fertile and the whole world is blessed amid the autumn spirit ♫

♫ Hundreds of rivers resemble mirrors, the sky and land are crisp and bright. ♫

♫ Winds collide as the air rises, kindness flourishes in the essence of our spirit ♫

♫ The leaves begin to fall, Dongting Lake starts to ripple ♫

♫ Moonlight illuminates the earth and cold frost covers the waterfall ♫

Amazing!

- Wonderful! - Great. Amazing!

That sounded so good. It was amazing!

That's right.

- Why is it suddenly raining? - It's raining.

- Let's hurry and go. - Hurry up and take shelter from the rain.

Hurry up. Let's leave quickly.

- Go and take shelter from the rain. - Hurry up. Let's go quickly!

Master Sang, let's go quickly and take shelter from the rain.

Vice Principal.

How do you know how to play that song?

Are you talking about that song from just now?

I was randomly playing a tune to go along with what you were singing.

What's wrong?

Did you know my elder brother?

- Your elder brother? - Sang Yu.

He was a student at the Imperial College. Did you know him?

- No, I didn't. - T-that's impossible.

My brother composed that song. Only a few people ever heard it. How come you're able to play it?

Most musical rhythms tend to be similar. Perhaps it was just a coincidence.

Think about it properly.

Vice Principal. Vice Principal.

Hurry, go to Sky Class and take a look.

Whenever my elder brother is mentioned, the Vice Principal always looks anxious.

There must be something wrong.

[A Place for the Talented]

[From Young Master San]

Young Master, is there any news from Lord Yan's investigation?

They've looked into with officials from many other states,

but they are still unable to determine this powder's origins.

They merely concluded that this powder came from a certain type of plant.

Even the official authorities are unable to clearly identify this powder.

What exactly is it?

We can only depend on ourselves.

[Cultivating Flower Pavilion]

♪ Hundreds of rivers resemble mirrors, the sky and land are crisp and bright ♪

♪ Winds collide as the air rises, kindness flourishes in the essence of our spirit ♪

♪ The leaves begin to fall, Dongting Lake starts to ripple ♪

♪ Moonlight illuminates the earth and cold frost covers the waterfall ♪

What are you doing here?

Vice Principal, why are you here?

This is my study.

Oh right.

Vice Principal, when you heard this folk song, did you think of a schoolmate or maybe a close friend?

A friend who helped you in time of need.

Someone who spent their schooling days with you.

♪ Hundreds of— ♪

I will eventually find some proof.

[Archives Room]

It's rumored that the lists of all the students are in the archive.

I should be able to find proof that Yan Yunzhi knew my older brother.

[Books on Chinese Herbal Medicine]

Books on Chinese herbal medicine?

[Miscellaneous]

The Classic of Rites.

[Name directory]

Directory of names. [Name Directory]

Watch me go through this until the truth comes to light.

Earth. [Sky Class Name Directory]

[Sky Class Name Directory]

Sky.

My older brother was really intelligent,

so he must have been in Class Sky.

[Sky Class Name Directory]

I've found it!

I knew that my brother was amazing. He would definitely be in Class Sky...

This...

Would this be the Vice Principal's name? [Sky Class]

But the Vice Principal

and my older brother were schoolmates. No, they were actually classmates.

So why won't he admit it?

Enemies really are bound to run into each other.

However... he came at the right time.

Who is it?

Who would dare sneak into the archives?

It's me.

Students are not allowed to enter the archives without a scholar's permission.

You've behaved badly and broken the rules.

How could the Imperial College have accepted a student like you who refuses to follow the rules?

You need to know, if I publicly revealed this to everyone,

the scholars would definitely expel you from the Imperial College.

Who was the one who misbehaved

and snuck into a woman's bedroom to watch their female disciple bathe?

How could the Imperial College accept such a Vice Principal?

I want to publicly reveal this as well.

I dare you say that again. Who watched you bathe?

That time, I...

Back then, weren't you taking your dignity into consideration and said you wanted to hide this matter?

What's wrong? Are you not afraid of embarrassing yourself now?

I couldn't even fulfill my brother's last wish.

Why would I be afraid of embarrassing myself? Who cares about dignity?

Fine.

As your teacher, I'll forgive you this time.

There's no next time though.

However, to make sure you remember this,

your punishment is to copy out all the rules of the Imperial College.

I'd like to confirm one more matter.

Vice Principal, you knew my elder brother. Why are you so afraid to admit it?

You're the one who tore out the name, right? [Sky Class Name Directory]

You've hidden everything so well, but I still managed to discover it.

So what if I knew him?

We were merely acquaintances.

So why would I constantly bring him up?

How could a mere acquaintance know that song?

You and I are probably the only two people in Bianjing who know this song.

Vice Principal, could it be...

that you're trying to hide something?

I told you that song has an extremely simple rhythm,

I was merely improvising when I played it.

Moreover, what do I have to hide?

Vice Principal, it doesn't matter if you refuse to admit it right now,

but I will still get to the bottom of this.

When the time comes, you'll have no choice but to admit that you're Xiao Bai.

If you still refuse to disappear from my sight, I'll punish you to copy it twice.

- Why would I... - Ten times.

- This is... - Twenty times.

- I... - Thirty times.

Forty.

Hold on.

Are you trying to take something with you?

Fifty times.

[Ancient and Modern Literature]

[Planting of Medicinal Herbs]

[Illustrated handbook of rare plants]

[Red cardamom. Amomum amarum. White cardamom]

[Venushair fern. Ginseng]

It looks like the person that I'm seeking is in the Imperial College.

[Imperial College]

It's still early. Why don't we go for a drink?

I'm not going. I still have to return and copy out the rules.

Did the Vice Principal punish you?

Do you want my help?

Don't you dare help me.

If he finds out, I will be punished twice as hard.

[Song]

Who is it?

Isn't this Miss Sang?

Why are you so shamelessly clinging onto Young Master Zhuo in public?

Song Jiayin, you were racing your horse in public. How are you not embarassed?

Aren't you worried about ruining the Song family's name?

That reminds me. The Lantern Festival is right around the corner.

Miss Sang, if you still can't give away your pouch,

you will end up humiliating the Sang family.

That's none of your business.

You haven't figured out how to give your pouch away yet?

What can I do?

Yan Yunzhi is so stubborn. He refuses to budge no matter what I do.

What should I do? I'm at my wits end.

If the Vice Principal refuses to accept it, you could just give it to me.

I'm lacking a pouch anyway.

If you like it so much,

I'll get Lian Pian to embroider a dozen of them for you.

Lian Pian.

Tell me, how can I get Yan Yunzhi to accept my pouch?

I'm really out of ideas.

Miss, there's a saying that goes

"Even the loveliest embroidered pouch is no match for the finest dish."

Although this saying is rather old, we must still trust our ancestors experience.

That's right, I haven't tried this method!

Perhaps it will work well.

In that case, then I'll leave this to you.

Remember, you must capture Yan Yunzhi's tastebuds.

You know what I mean, right?

I got it, I got it.

Wait for me. I'll be back in half an hour.

Capture Yan Yunzhi's tastebuds.

Wonderful.

- Let me go! - Miss, I'm back.

- Release me, you gang of robbers! - Miss?

You robbers!

- Release me! Let me go! - I kidnapped the Yan Manor's cook.

Yan Yunzhi has loved his cooking ever since he was little.

You gang of robbers!

Shut your mouth. Stop talking.

- I... - Is... Is this...

Is this how you planned to capture Yan Yunzhi's taste?

What else was I supposed to do?

Release him quickly. It will be so embarrassing if other people find out. Hurry up!

- Take him away. Hurry up and take him away. - You really went too far!

- Go, go. - Get away from me!

Move.

Vice Principal.

The rules I've copied.

What? You want to copy them some more?

I've copied enough. I'm about to vomit from copying so much.

I realized that my behavior in the archives room before was a bit excessive,

so I would like to make it up to you.

Vice Principal, are you free during lunchtime today?

What are you planning to do now?

I want to cook a meal for you.

I always get a little anxious whenever I talk about my brother so it's not surprising that I offended you, Vice Principal.

Although I don't know why you still deny it,

but I think that you must've taken good care of my brother when he was in the Imperial College.

So I would like to cook you a simple meal to thank you on behalf of my brother.

Is that all right?

You say that you want to cook a meal for me, but you're actually trying to trick me, right?

Are you scared?

You must be joking. Why would I be afraid of you?

All right, I'll see you later!

I'm busy.

I'll see you in the kitchen. Come a little earlier.

Did I agree to it?

Don't be late!

She wants to win favor with the Vice Principal to win the bet against my older sister.

It won't be that easy.

She wants me to take the bait.

That's impossible.

Vice Principal. You're just in time. Come on.

Are you trying to burn this whole place down?

This is a quick stir-fry cooking method.

Of course, there will be a few little flames. However, there's no need to worry.

When you're cooking, just focus on cooking! Why were you yelling?!

Yelling helps to improve the atmosphere! The food cooked that way just taste different!

Why don't you try it?

Do you want the Imperial College to burst into flames?

Extinguish the fire quickly. And clean up this place. Don't linger in the kitchen.

Just try it.

You wasted your time cooking, but it doesn't mean that I should waste my time eating it.

This... This... What is this?

- Chickens. - Nonsense! Of course,

I know that. B-B-But what are the chickens doing here?

Oh, please. If the chickens weren't supposed to be here, do you expect them to grow out of the ground?!

Hurry up and go over there. D-Don't let them come over here.

Go over there!

Go!

Go, go over there.

I got it.

Vice Principal, you... must have a phobia of feathers.

The most intimidating person in the Imperial College, the great demon, Vice Principal Yan is actually afraid

of chickens.

It looks like it's time to teach you what it means to honor and respect your teachers.

Come on, come on.

What are you doing?

- As the Vice Principal, you actually... - Shield me!

- Be quiet. - are afraid of chickens.

I can't believe it.

Stop talking. Shield me.

I've been shielding you for a long time already.

I can't stand it. They're still too close!

- How did it go? - It's done. Let's go.

Vice Principal. I was wrong.

I shouldn't have made fun of you.

I promise not to tell anyone else about what happened.

It doesn't matter.

Go ahead and reveal it if you dare.

After all, everyone who knows this secret of mine has already passed away.

Also, once you're almost done copying, take all those things of yours away.

I don't want to see them.

Just try some!

Just one bite!

I told you, take them away.

Fine, but don't blame me for being ruthless.

You must be hungry.

It's delicious.

It's so good.

All right, you should eat then.

Once you're full, you'll have enough strength to endure more punishment.

Go on.

Eat up.

What is it?

Since you've finished eating, shouldn't you hurry up and accept your punishment?

Vice Principal, what's so interesting about this book?

Are there any pictures of flowers?

What are you saying?

Where are you going?

Who said that you could leave?

Why did you close the door?

Why are you locking the door?

It's windy. I'm worried that you'll catch a cold.

I dislike the heat. Go and open the door.

I'll help... fan you.

Sang Qi, what are you doing?

Do you still feel hot?

Stop this nonsense. Are you still refusing to stop?

Let me sit in your seat for a short while.

- What are you trying to do? - I want to sit on your chair.

Sang Qi, you!

- It's soft and there's no fur. Shouldn't you place an animal's hide on your seat? - Get off of me!

- It's going to end up poking someone. - Don't leave me no choice.

I'm warning you one last time.

Get up quickly.

Get down. Hurry up.

Did you hear me? Get down from here!

Get down! Hurry up!

Vice Principal.

Are you inside? What is all this noise coming from your room?

It's nothing. Scholar Feng, do you need anything?

Vice Principal, are you free right now?

Let me come inside and discuss several matters with you.

No. I'm organizing some documents.

Why don't I go over and look for you later?

Get down from here. Hurry up and get down!

Sang Qi.

Sang Qi!

Sang Qi!

♫ In this short peaceful night, yearning is bright as the moon ♫

♫ As the red candlelight flickers, there's an old dream of falling in love ♫

♫ When you look back at all the worries and joy ♫

[Cultivating Flower Pavilion] ♫ In an instant, you've lingered in my every moment ♫

Her hallucination symptoms are really similar to Brother Yu's poisoning two years ago.

Young Master.

- How is it? - Just as you expected, Miss Sang was poisoned.

But when we tested the food with a silver needle, there was no trace of poison in it.

No trace of poison?

Could it really be that... How is Sang Qi right now?

Miss Sang... Miss Sang has been unconscious ever since she returned home.

Several famous doctors in Bianjing have no idea what to do.

Imperial Physician Wen. I've heard that Imperial Physician Wen is skilled at removing poison. Go and get him quickly.

I've searched for him, but Imperial Physician Wen just left the city.

Left the city? Prepare the horses.

Yes.

Brother Yu, I couldn't save you back then.

But this time, I won't let anything happen to Sang Qi.

Duke Sang.

Duke Sang.

How is A'Qi?

The imperial physician is doing all he can to treat her.

- Grand Commandant. - How is it?

Miss Sang's pulse is uneven and she has been severely poisoned.

There's nothing more that I can do.

How could this be? Is there no other way?

Imperial Physician Wen who is skilled at removing poison should be able to help.

Unfortunately, he took leave and left for his hometown today.

- I'll send someone to go after him now. - I'm afraid that he won't make it in time.

Master.

Master.

Duke Sang, this is a rare medicine from my home.

It should be able to dull the effects of the poison. Use it on Sang Qi quickly!

All right.

Hurry... find Imperial Physician Wen.

Yes, Master.

Imperial Physician Wen is here!

Quickly!

Imperial Physician Wen is here. He's here.

- Imperial Physician Wen, please save her. - Vice Principal Yan, you are terribly impolite.

You actually kidnapped me while I was on my journey.

I... I will personally visit you and compensate you another day.

- Imperial Physician Wen, please save her quickly. - Fine, I'll go and save her first.

- Where is the patient? - She's right there. - Inside the house.

Hurry, hurry.

Vice Principal Yan.

How did you... manage to bring Imperial Physician Wen here?

I heard that Imperial Physician Wen was skilled at removing poison,

so I sent people to look for him at his residence.

We heard that Imperial Physician Wen was on the way back to his hometown,

so we pursued him all the way there. Only then did we manage to find him.

What about you, Young Master Yan San?

I rushed over when I heard that your daughter was poisoned.

This incident must be thoroughly investigated because it happened in the Imperial College.

Both of you, thank you.

Zhuo Wenyuan, Zhuo Wenyuan.

How is the situation inside?

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♫ Waiting for fate to execute its plan, and choose which lifetime we'd prefer ♫

♫ I'm willing to exchange this lifetime for the next if we can get to know each other ♫

♫ There are thousands of worries that fill my existence ♫

♫ If it's the persistence of love that generates mutual admiration ♫

♫ Then I'll have everything in this life ♫

♫ If I start missing what was in the past, that will have been my mistake ♫

♫ With all that I am, I can't do that ♫

♫ As promised, this is a perfect story ♫

♫ That happens to coincide with my determination ♫

♫ But at the dewy morning hour, I've changed my mind ♫

♫ I want to expect the fortune of this unexpected love ♫

♫ I'm writing down the statements of happiness ♫

♫ I've also accepted that this life was meant to be reincarnated ♫

♫ Even if love is faint, I want to explore and give it a try ♫

♫ Develop it into something deeper ♫

♫ Even if love is faint, I want to explore and give it a try ♫

♫ Develop it into something deeper ♫