Original subtitles

Timing and Subtitles done by the ♡ Once Upon in Love♡ Team @Viki.com

♫ Misty dawn and tender dusk, the whole world seems gentle ♫

♫ A young boy in uniform gallops under the blinking stars ♫

♫ His eyes are so loving, determined, and happy ♫

♫ Looking back, what transient beauty ♫

♫ Winter, the season when snow falls ♫

♫ But you have spring in your arms ♫

♫ The fragrance of sweet flowers fills the world ♫

♫ During the sunny summer days ♫

♫ Our feelings grow stronger ♫

♫ I'm so in love with you in autumn ♫

♫ Every falling leaf speaks of my love ♫

♫ Dancing and swirling in the air ♫

[Fall in Love]

[Episode 1]

It's been ten years since I left Shanghai.

[My childhood memories have already blurred together] From what I can put together from the news,

Shanghai has become turbulent

and full of plots and schemes.

Yet my father has become

President of the Chinese General Chamber of Commerce

at such a precarious time.

And the Mu Residence, once familiar to me,

has long had a new hostess.

[Mother, don't worry.]

[Diary]

Be careful, you guys!

Hurry up! It's already late.

Who arranged those flowers? They're a bit tilted!

- Fix it, now! - Madam.

Miss Wanting requested that a car be sent to pick up her friend,

but every car in the house has been sent to the train station

to pick up the Provincial Military Governor and the Provincial Commander.

There's only one left, but it's to pick up Miss Wanqing at the pier.

Just borrow another car then.

But Miss Wanqing's ship will arrive too soon for that.

I'm afraid it will be too late.

Xiaohui, are you stupid or what?

Don't you understand the words I'm saying?

Busybody.

Wanqing,

you must take good care of yourself.

If you are not happy when you are back,

take the dowry I kept from back then

and use it to move out.

Live a good and independent life.

Mother, please rest assured,

I'll do what you've told me,

and live well for you and my brother.

Welcome. This way, please.

Please.

Can I get you something?

A cup of coffee and a copy of the Japanese paper, please.

Understood.

Honey,

I feel…

I feel...

like I've got an upset stomach.

Would it be all right if I leave you

and go back to lie down?

No, definitely not. I don't have an appetite without you.

But I'm really not feeling well.

Be good, all right?

Just stay.

I can't eat alone.

But I have a stomach ache.

All right,

feel it for yourself.

It really hurts.

Go ahead.

Miss, your newspaper.

Thank you.

So your stomach ache is gone.

Why open my suitcase?

You'll get into trouble if you rush into action.

Provincial Military Governor Xu has strong connections in Shanghai.

Do you think you can turn Shanghai upside down

simply by buying off the Defense Commander of Shanghai?

It's not possible!

So that's why

you want to steal my defense map

and hand it to Xu Bojun's men?

If your plan is leaked,

you'll call it off.

Junior Marshal.

In truth,

I only do this to help you.

I want to prevent you from making a grave mistake.

You betray me,

and say it's for my own good?

Junior Marshal, how can you say that?

Can you not feel

my sincerity?

Junior Marshal,

you're hurting me.

Quiet!

Thank you.

You're Japanese?

Japanese?

Okay.

Be quiet, or I will kill you.

Okay?

Someone will pick me up at the pier.

If I don't show up, they will call the police.

Come with me.

No!

Relax.

And now... you have to stay with me.

I'll let you go when we get off.

Stay here.

Help! Help!

Sir, I just heard something break. Shall I clean it up?

Sir? I'll enter if you don't say anything.

- Get out! - Apologies, sir!

You have to remember what I say, okay?

Let me go, please.

Sure. Come with me.

Go. Come with me.

Relax.

[Welcome, Mrs. Tanaka]

Are they waiting for you?

Forget everything. Don't let me down, okay?

Go. [Shanghai Bund Pier]

Watch out! Make way, please! Make way.

Excuse me. Please make way.

- Hello. - Hello.

Old Wu, how is everything going?

Xu Bojun has been watching me more closely these days.

He has me followed wherever I go.

I said I was picking up my nephew at the pier to remove their attention from me.

Old Wu, why do I feel like you're taking advantage of me?

It's the only way.

He's been trying to get something on me.

He wants to replace me with his confidant.

Whether I, Wu Xiangying, live or die

depends on your family, the Tans.

Well, don't worry. I have come to Shanghai alone.

You have all my belongings. I consider you one of us.

You saved my life on the battlefield, so I know you are a righteous man.

By following me, you've shown your respect.

As long as I've got a bite of food, you won't starve.

So, Junior Marshal, your forces... Have you arranged…?

They are outside the city. Don't worry. They're reliable.

Ah, but… who was the girl you disembarked with?

Remember Xu Man?

She was a traitor.

While I was dealing with her body, that girl saw me.

Then maybe you should…

Watch out! Make way, please!

She understands Chinese.

Damn! Hurry!

Why hasn't the chauffeur arrived?

That was a surprise. You're a smart one.

Quit pretending and behave.

Don't move.

Don't touch that!

S-Sir, I've only come back to bury my mother.

I promise I won't say a thing.

[Mu Wanqing]

Mu Wanqing.

You almost fooled me.

I thought you were a harmless Japanese girl.

What do you want?

You'll have to put up with

being handcuffed to me for a bit.

It's to make sure that you don't cause any trouble.

That shouldn't be a problem, right?

Junior Marshal, I suggest we just shoot her and throw her body in the river.

Old Wu, put the gun down. Think of her as your niece-in-law. Forget it.

You really are a gentleman. Fine.

Be good.

Be careful! My goodness.

- Mother! - Eh?

Do I look good in this outfit?

Am I a good match for Brother Guangyao?

My sweetheart, look at you.

Don't talk about Guangyao all day, every day.

You're a lady now. You should be more reserved.

Mother, if I'm always reserved, someone else will steal Brother Guangyao from me.

This time, Provincial Military Governor Xu has come to Shanghai to ask your father for a big favor.

So you and Guangyao will definitely be together.

Really?

[Far East Hotel]

Old Wu, you can leave now.

Shanghai Defense Command, we have a reservation.

[Defense Command of Shanghai]

[Defense Command of Shanghai] [Name - Liu Zijiang]

And the lady?

I'm Commander Wu's nephew. This is my wife.

If you don't believe me, you can call to verify my identity.

That won't be necessary.

[Defense Command of Shanghai]

Here's your key. The room is on the fourth floor.

Thank you.

Let's go.

Men from the governor's house.

Junior Marshal, this way, please.

How many times have I told you?

We shouldn't have played so hard last night.

You didn't listen to me, and now we've lost the key.

What shall we do now? So embarrassing. Isn't it?

Excuse us. We've made ourselves a joke.

[1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5]

Do you have a death wish?

I didn't do it on purpose. I pressed the button subconsciously.

Move!

Come in!

Let me go!

What do you want?

That's my question to you.

Ever since we got off the ship, I've been cooperative.

I'm still unmarried and I'm not so shameless

that I'd cooperate in this charade.

You're quite expressive.

My fault then.

Of course, you can't fake it.

My fake wife surely can't be on my side.

To solve the problem,

we must make it real.

What do you want?

Get off of me!

Let's have a good go at it.

You think I'd let you take advantage of me? You wish.

If you don't want to die, stay put.

Junior Marshal, I heard that

the Provincial Military Governor is going to announce your marriage

with Miss Wanting at the party.

My sincere congratulations!

Junior Marshal.

Are you still thinking about

Miss Wanqing, your close childhood friend?

Be careful.

- Madam! - What's wrong?

Miss Wanqing wasn't at the pier.

What? We have to find her before His Lordship comes home. Got that?

Yes.

Honestly! We were just a bit late! Couldn't she just wait at the dock?

[Defense Command of Shanghai]

[Defense Deployment Map of Shanghai]

- Hello? - Uncle, everything has been taken care of.

Let's have a drink tonight.

Okay, good.

Yes… let's have a good talk tonight.

Well then… 6:00 at Hongbin Restaurant.

Good.

[Telephone]

[Four Seasons Hair Oil]

[1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5]

Stop right there!

Are you still thinking about

Miss Wanqing, your close childhood friend?

[Tribute]

Don't move! Protect the Junior Marshal.

Junior Marshal.

Brother Guangyao!

Wanqing?

Brother Guangyao!

It's you.

This feels like a dream. When did you come back?

I've just returned. It's been a long time.

Ten years. You're a big girl now.

Why didn't you write to me?

The man in the elevator, is he your husband?

He's not my husband. He kidnapped me.

Kidnapped?

[Far East Hotel]

Junior Marshal! He's gone.

He's no longer in the hotel.

He got away so quickly.

Wanqing, why did he kidnap you?

He and I were on the same ship to Shanghai.

I saw that he murdered a woman on the ship. And then he kidnapped me.

Murder?

Do you know who he is?

I don't know. But the people who picked him up called him Junior Marshal.

He's probably in the army.

[Invitation - Please join us for an engagement party at the Mu Residence]

Old Wu. Old Wu... Old Wu.

Junior Marshal Tan, what are you doing here?

I thought we would meet at 6:00 at Hongbin Restaurant?

It's too late for that. The woman got away.

She took the suitcase with her.

- There's a deployment map for the mutiny in there. - What?

Even worse, she ran into some of Xu Bojun's men.

Look. This cigarette has a special filter. [Tribute]

It's probably made in the Beiyang Tobacco factory.

A special supply for the provincial military governors.

Shanghai is part of Xu Bojun's domain.

Anyone with this cigarette must be one of his men.

Are you saying that this woman took the map and then

was rescued by Provincial Military Governor Xu's men?

That's the worst-case scenario.

I told you to kill her! You were too merciful!

That's just great. You're trying to get me killed.

Take it easy.

Listen. Things will turn around.

- I have an idea. - Spit it out.

Xu Bojun's train just arrived in Shanghai.

Even if people from the Provincial Military Governor's mansion did take her,

the information will not be able to reach him that fast.

So, the only option open to us is to act first.

Are you kidding me? Mutiny is—

It's not a game.

I, Wu Xiangying, won't fight a battle unprepared.

Old Wu.

Are you going back on your word?

Hello?

- Brother Guangyao— - Junior Marshal,

the Provincial Military Governor's train has arrived.

They want us to move to the Mu Residence at once.

- Fine, we'll go now then. And we'll drop Wanqing at her home. - Yes, Sir.

It's been ten years.

I'm finally going home.

What'll be waiting there for me?

Do it tonight? Absolutely not!

Our first priority is to find the woman.

We have to prevent our plan from coming to light.

No. We have to get the drop on him.

Once Xu Bojun realizes what's going on, it'll all be too late.

Provincial Military Governor Pei is in Shanghai. If we enact the plan, he'll– [Invitation]

Wait, listen to me.

In the Beijing government,

Xu Bojun and Pei Xun are the most important figures.

If Pei Xun isn't here in Shanghai,

then even we succeed and Xu Bojun capitulates,

Pei Xun will use it to move against us in the name of the government.

That would be very bad for us.

But with Pei Xun in Shanghai,

we can force him to take a stand with Xu Bojun to avoid trouble later on.

Old Wu, the Tan forces are just outside the city now.

And I've ordered them to move tonight.

If you don't cooperate with me,

and your army here in the city hears the turmoil outside,

they'll likely be swayed to our cause.

By that time, there will be no chance of winning at all.

Why didn't you talk to me before you gave the order?

I'm saving you!

At this moment, you must burn your bridges

so that you can survive! Understand?

Saving me? That's ridiculous.

Old Wu, this is your only chance to protect your position.

And the clock is ticking.

You've got to risk it. Trust me for once.

Let's risk this together.

Notify the camps. The mutiny will proceed.

Get more sweet and sour spare ribs for Guangyao.

- Put the foie gras elsewhere. - Madam!

- Go and tell the chef. - Yes, Madam.

Madam, I can't find Miss Wanqing.

Should we not ask the police for help?

Mu Fang, I'm worried, too.

But look at you. Is it necessary to make this fuss?

How will it look? It's better to send a few people to find her.

- Sir. - Sir.

You're back!

My Lord, you don't look too good. Are you okay?

I'm exhausted.

The British are remaining neutral in the conflict.

They ask that I subsidize neither party in the war.

And yet the purpose of this marriage

is because they want me to fund the military.

I'm in a dilemma.

Father, Provincial Military Governor Xu is to be my future father-in-law.

You must help him.

I'm just a businessman.

Don't worry about your future father-in-law.

He has to listen to the British.

Sir, the municipal council is on the line.

Fine.

Mother, I have told you before. It's been ten years.

Father didn't even mention Mu Wanqing.

You need to keep a clear head.

She's a member of the Mu family anyway.

We have to save face.

Besides, your father wants us to be a happy family.

Do you understand?

Don't worry. I know how to please Father.

Madam. Miss. Mr. Xu has arrived.

- Brother Guangyao is here? - Hey, hey.

You're a lady. Compose yourself.

Let's welcome him.

Brother Guangyao…

Brother Guangyao is here.

Mrs. Mu.

Who are you?

Guangyao.

Miss Wanting.

Lovely of you to receive us here.

I feel honored.

You're too kind.

You're a distinguished guest. Of course, we'll come out to greet you.

But…

won't you introduce us?

It's been a long time.

I'm Mu Wanqing.

You're…

You're Wanqing?

Is it really you?

Is it truly you, Wanqing?

You've finally come back!

After all this time! This is wonderful.

Our driver is so inept.

I asked him to pick you up, but he couldn't find you!

Fortunately, Guangyao brought you home.

Thank the heavens! Thank you very much, Guangyao.

It's all right. Thank you anyway, Ms. Cui.

It's not Ms. Cui.

My mother is the Madam of the Mu house now. Call her Mrs. Mu!

It's all right. You can call me whatever you like.

We're family.

Oh, right!

How is it that you two came together, Guangyao?

It's a long story that would take much time.

Would you please help Miss Wanqing rest after her long journey home?

- She must be tired. - Of course! Of course!

Xu Cheng, give Miss Wanqing her suitcase.

Yes.

Xiaocui, hurry and help Wanqing with her luggage.

It's fine. On second thought, I'll escort her upstairs.

Will you tell me the way to her room?

I'll show you, Sir. This way, please.

Thank you.

Brother Guangyao…

Mother!

Calm yourself. We'll figure it out.

He's always been honorable ever since he was a child.

And she's an old acquaintance.

He must have some sympathy for her, she being so alone and helpless.

If you please.

This way.

Come.

Are you all right?

I'm fine.

You can give that to me now.

- No, allow me. - I'll take it myself.

There are many eyes in here, people will get the wrong idea.

It's okay. I insist.

Why?

Because it's not yours.

Miss Wanqing, this is your room.

Timing and Subtitles done by the ♡ Once Upon in Love♡ Team @Viki.com

- You can go now. - Yes, Miss.

It's been unlocked.

The suitcase belongs to that man.

Junior Marshal.

The man who kidnapped you seems quite an unusual fellow.

There's a hidden panel.

Sister, these are the clothes and headwear my mother's prepared for you.

The party is about to begin. You need to get dressed.

Brother Guangyao, Uncle Xu will be here soon.

Let's go welcome him.

Wanqing needs to freshen up.

Okay. I'll go down with you first.

I need to change first.

Brother Guangyao, do I look pretty today?

The dress suits you well.

Miss Wanting, I suddenly realized that I have something to do.

I'll wait for you over there.

- Junior Marshal. - Keep your eyes peeled tonight.

Post some of your most observant men outside and wait for my order.

Is something wrong?

I feel like something is off. Something will happen tonight.

♫ Tears turn into heavy rain ♫

♫ We went back to when we first met ♫

♫ I immediately saw your charming face ♫

♫ I immediately saw your charming face ♫

♫ To the endless sky and ocean ♫

♫ I made a promise ♫

♫ Let’s let the mortals fall down with us ♫

♫ If I forget your profile ♫

♫ How would I put back together ♫

♫ The memories that revived me ♫

♫ Let’s embrace either during the sunrise of sunset ♫

♫ I have exhausted myself in this life ♫

♫ My whole life has become lonely ♫

♫ Even if my vision is blurred and I can’t clearly see ♫

♫ I’ll still sing with you on horseback ♫

♫ Tears turn into heavy rain ♫

♫ We went back to when we first met ♫

♫ I immediately saw your charming face ♫

♫ I immediately saw your charming face ♫

♫ To the endless sky and ocean ♫

♫ I made a promise ♫

♫ Let’s let the mortals fall down with us ♫

♫ If I forget your profile ♫

♫ How would I put back together ♫

♫ The memories that revived me ♫

♫ Let’s embrace either during the sunrise of sunset ♫

♫ I have exhausted myself in this life ♫

♫ My whole life has become lonely ♫

♫ Even if my vision is blurred and I can’t clearly see ♫

♫ I’ll still sing with you on horseback ♫