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 2]

Calm down! Please calm down, everyone!

- Calm yourself, ladies! - Junior Marshal!

- Please calm down! - Junior Marshal!

Please calm yourselves!

Junior Marshal Pei.

Please calm down, all of you! Calm down!

Ladies, please!

Stay calm, ladies!

Don't get too carried away!

Junior Marshal Pei!

Hey! Junior Marshal!

Oh, Junior Marshal Pei and Junior Marshal Su.

You should have told me you would be coming.

I would have gone out to receive you.

You're our respected elder, Madam.

How can we let you do so?

Moreover, we've just come from the Paramount,

and we didn't come with anyone else.

Madam? Has Guangyao arrived?

Oh, yes, he arrived a while ago.

He just finished greeting the guests with Wanting.

Madam, you don't need to treat us.

- We can take care of ourselves. - Sure, of course.

Please enjoy the party!

Have fun then. Oh, Mayor Zhu!

Junior Marshal Pei.

Tan Sangyu, of Chongde Girls' High School.

[Tan Sangyu, Chongde Girls' High School] [Telephone - District 5, 3819]

What is this?

I've come today to say hello.

At the same time, I want to give you a warning.

Starting today, I, Tan Sangyu,

am going to start pursuing you, Pei Shaojun.

What?

You're being unreasonable!

You're just a young lady.

Do you know who he is? You want to pursue him?

So what?

I'm a modern girl of the new generation.

I can think for myself.

- Guangyao. - Guangyao.

We ask you to come out for a drink and you refuse.

And now, we find you arrived here early to talk with Miss Mu.

You must be in a good mood, right?

Watch what you're saying!

Guangyao surely had pressing business here.

Yes, I thought so too.

He's always been so sedate.

How could he possibly have taken a fancy to that rude and uncivilized Miss Mu?

You look uneasy.

Is there anything wrong?

Junior Marshal.

the military governor will be here soon. We should go to receive him.

Evening, sir!

- Mr. Mu. - Governor.

I hope all is well?

Welcoming you here, to my home,

it's a great pleasure to us all.

I'm flattered.

You're the leading magnate here in Shanghai, Mr. Mu.

Once we become in-laws,

we'll be bound together for good or ill.

I hope we will be able to support one another, Mr. Mu.

You're being too kind.

I'm just a businessman,

how could I ever be of assistance to you or your family?

But it's you who kindly shelter us, Sir.

You young men have come, too.

You grew up with our Guangyao and were also his classmates.

Today, in Mr. Mu's fine house,

you three avail yourselves of his hospitality and enjoy yourselves.

Uncle Xu, it's quite windy here.

Let's continue speaking inside.

Please.

Uncle Xu.

Brother Guangyao.

[Defense Deployment Map of Shanghai]

- Reporting! - Come in.

Commander, here are the dispatches from our troops.

Reporting!

The report, sir.

[Defense Deployment Map of Shanghai]

- So pretty! - Isn't that Gu Yueshuang, the actress?

Yes, yes, it's her.

Excuse me. Have you seen a girl of about this height?

A cute little student with hair about this length?

- Sorry, Miss, I haven't. - Okay, thank you.

Old Pei,

Guangyao is away talking to guests.

You shouldn't just stay here and drink by yourself.

Come, let's mingle.

Go if you want to. You don't need me.

Come now.

It's hard to find opportunities to meet this many beautiful women.

Let's not waste this chance.

Watch where you're going...

I'm sorry.

It's all my fault.

You… You're…

It's like a fairy came to earth.

Did that bump make you stupid?

Hey, snap out of it. You're even drooling.

Old Pei,

hurry.

I need help finding it.

I lost something.

What did you lose?

Just now, when I first glanced at her,

she snatched my soul away.

[Defense Deployment Map of Shanghai]

[Shanghai Telegraph Office]

How is it going?

I told you we wouldn't lose.

In the Third Battalion, there's a traitor.

He almost slipped a telegraph message out to the military governor's mansion.

Fortunately, the battalion commander caught him in time.

Otherwise, you can imagine the consequences.

Shanghai is in the right hands.

So, even Heaven is looking out for us.

Tell me.

How dare you take such a big risk?

Is there nothing you're afraid of?

Do you know...

how long I've been waiting for this day?

I've prepared for ten full years.

Yes.

The loyal men of the Tan Army

have finally helped us find a place to settle.

For our victory tonight, let's have a drink.

This Xu Bojun is still at the party at the Mu Residence now,

trying to raise money for his coalition forces.

If he only knew this sooner,

that everything in Shanghai would completely change!

Let's go. As the hosts, we've got things to attend to.

Yes, let's go.

[Defense Deployment Map of Shanghai]

It's the defense deployment map.

What kind of person is he?

Shanghai is under the jurisdiction of the governor and his family.

He is our protector and host,

and Shanghai is kept peaceful because of them.

Therefore, we can do our business without any worries.

I suggest on behalf of the industry and businesses here in Shanghai,

we toast to Provincial Military Governor Xu and pay our respects!

Great! Great!

Cheers, Brother Bojun.

Ladies and gentlemen,

what Mr. Mu said was not quite right.

Actually, there is very little that even I can do here in Shanghai

without the support of our business community.

I come here today,

firstly, to thank you for the favor you've shown me all these years.

Secondly, to thank Mr. Mu for his unwavering support.

A deep friendship exists between us.

Now that our children are adults,

I hope this friendship

can continue for the younger generation.

To show my respect, I toast to you all!

Great! Great!

Come on, drink up!

Great! Great!

Now, I welcome you all to dance!

First, we'll give the dance floor to our perfect couple,

Junior Marshal Xu and Miss Mu.

Great! Great!

A capable boy and a pretty girl! What a perfect match!

You should give your hand to Wanting.

It's easier to talk this way.

But I'm not good at dancing.

It doesn't matter. Just follow my pace.

- Mom. - Don't play the child now. The guests are all here.

But clearly, I should be the one in this dance!

Enough.

What's in it?

It's the defense deployment map of Shanghai.

The city's deployment map?

Are you sure?

I'm positive.

Mr. Mu.

Who is this young lady?

My daughter by my ex-wife, Wanqing.

She just came back from Japan.

She's grown so much.

That year if Military Governor Luo hadn't…

As both of you generals have kindly visited my home,

we'd better not talk about ancient history.

Mr. Mu. Brother Bojun.

About establishing the five-province coalition force and fighting the enemy,

may I ask what you think?

That's a talk for you army men.

I don't know much about war.

I'll attend to other guests then.

That Mr. Mu.

He times his exits perfectly.

He knows very well

that we need his help funding the army.

This attitude of his makes it clear he'd rather not participate.

In my opinion,

we should push him into a corner tonight.

Tonight, we're going to select

the commander-in-chief for our coalition.

When I was in Japan, I also studied architecture.

It's a topographic map with contour lines.

There are also military marks all around Shanghai.

And even the widths of bridges and roads, all noted in great detail.

It's obviously a military map.

But it differs from a normal military map.

Beside each item, troop numbers are listed and arrows indicate direction.

I think it's directions for an attack.

That's bad.

You know who he is, don't you?

My mother's ashes are still there.

I promise you I'll get your mother's ashes back.

- Wait a moment for me. - Good! Good!

Great! Great!

Ladies and gentlemen!

Please give me your attention.

We have so many great guests gathered here tonight for this grand celebration.

Thanks to Mr. Mu for his hospitality.

I'd also like to remind you,

on the front line,

fierce battles have rung the alarm for us.

The Revolutionary Army should not be underestimated.

If our five provinces in eastern China don't team up

and just let the Revolutionary Army

occupy the cities and take down our towns,

the ones who will soon be in trouble

could very possibly be every one of us here.

Today, as all the officers

and commanders are here,

we can just borrow this great place of Mr. Mu

to select our candidate

for Coalition Commander-in-Chief of the five provinces of East China.

- This is a good proposal. - Yes, it is.

Yes, indeed.

I, firstly,

would like to suggest

the Military Governor of Yue City,

Xu Bojun.

Everyone,

are there any disagreements?

No, very good! Very good!

Great! Great!

It appears that Xu Bojun will serve as

the Commander-in-Chief of Coalition Forces as he commands so much popularity.

- Good! - Yes, great!

Brother Bojun, please come.

Great! Great!

Applause, please!

Great! Great!

If there is no further disagreement,

I will now make it official.

Commander-in-Chief of Coalition Forces for the five provinces of East China

will be served by the protector of Yue City,

Military Governor Xu Bojun!

I disagree!

Who are you?

Do you know the consequences of coming uninvited

to the dance party here in the Mu Mansion?

I'm Tan Xuanlin, Junior Marshal of the Tan Army.

Tan Ziyao, the commander of the Jiang City guards, was my father.

I was wondering who it was.

It turns that it's Tan Ziyao's son.

I don't think anyone

invited you to the party tonight.

My father was the commander of Jiang City.

My uncle, Tan Zijie still guards it now.

How can you select the Commander-in-Chief of Coalition Forces, without us, the Tan family?

You're right.

The Tan family is indeed famous.

The guard corps risks death by roving bandits!

Your father was also the first one "there"!

The Tan family were also roving bandits.

It was just a dog eating another dog.

What a pity.

Young man,

we have no intention of offending your father.

Truly, we do not.

However, the selection today has nothing to do with the Tan family.

So, please leave at once.

We naturally won't argue with a kid.

Governor Xu.

Please don't think of me as a kid.

Your Tan Army was disbanded ten years ago.

You still dare to come to this party?

If you can't come to your senses,

I'm going to have someone escort you out.

I've come here today

as everyone is assembled

to announce some good news.

The Defense Command of Shanghai

has been taken over by me.

From now on, your personal safety

is up to me to guarantee.

Taken over by you?

What kind of joke is this?

Where's Wu Xiangying?

Military Governor Xu,

don't waste any more of your strength.

Let me call him for you.

Wu Xiangying!

Wu Xiangying!

I'm sorry, Governor Xu.

Now the Defense Command of Shanghai

follows the orders of Junior Marshal Tan.

Fine.

Tan Xuanlin, you dare to play dirty tricks here.

You are starting a rebellion!

Shanghai, the metropolis infested with foreign adventurers,

can only be ruled by the capable.

Xu Bojun, since you could do it,

why can't I?

You little brat.

Do you know no shame?

The Revolutionary Army is coming in great force.

You're even turning the gun around to point it at those on your own side!

Governor Pei,

now you're starting to say I'm one of your own.

Why? Doesn't it feel good to be outsmarted by

a young man?

Outrageous! Arrest him!

I'd like to see who dares!

- Don't move! - Don't move!

Tan Xuanlin, put the gun down.

So, it's the son of Military Governor Xu.

Are you trying to take my life?

I don't want to kill you.

Shanghai is under the protection of the Xu family.

Let the other guests go first.

Don't get them involved.

We can sit down and talk about our business.

Tan Xuanlin, you're looking for death!

Governor Xu,

I don't think you've understood the situation.

I already have the Mu Mansion surrounded.

I have troops stationed

on the railways, roads, and docks.

Even if you do get out of here,

you can't get out of Shanghai.

You, come out!

Put the gun down.

Or else, I'll shoot her.

What does that have to do with me?

Oh, right! Why are you pointing a gun at me?

Don't play games with me.

She's your younger sister.

Am I right?

Little girl,

when did I claim you as my sister?

I'm so sorry. I have a terrible memory.

Tell me.

Have I ever claimed you as my sister?

H-He's right.

I don't even know him. Who is he?

I think you've got the wrong person.

When he came in just now, you started to look at him with shifty eyes.

And you're both have the same surname, Tan.

I don't believe you two don't know each other.

Anyway, I'll count to three.

If you don't put the gun down,

I'll shoot her.

Little girl, don't blame me for not saving you.

If you must, blame yourself for having the wrong surname.

Shoot her.

Three! Two! One! Shoot her!

Don't hurt the innocent.

Tan Xuanlin,

what do you want from me?

Governor Xu,

as long as you and Governor Pei jointly send a telegram to the whole country

acknowledging my control over Shanghai,

I'll immediately let you out of the city.

You don't have the right to negotiate with me.

What if I refuse to send the telegram?

What can you do to me?

The lives of everyone present are all worth more than mine.

But what if I open Shanghai

to the Revolutionary Army?

All you high and mighty governors

and resplendent officers,

won't you all lose everything?

So you're threatening me?

Without leverage,

why would I come here to negotiate?

Governor Xu,

either you'll be the commander-in-chief,

giving Shanghai over to my protection,

or I surrender to the Revolutionary Army

and let you go to war again.

How about that? It's your choice to make.

Choose wisely.

Junior Marshal Tan.

you just want control over Shanghai. Is that so?

You didn't have to make things so difficult.

Tell me.

Junior Marshal Tan,

actually, I sympathize with you very much.

The Tan Army was dispersed ten years ago.

You've wandered with a homeless army.

You must have suffered a lot.

Why don't you join us?

My father can recommend you as Commander of Shanghai.

How about that?

You scholars are such good talkers.

But I won't fall for that trick of yours.

Choose one from the two options I said before.

The rest is out of the question.

Wanqing,

what are you doing?

Let Junior Marshal Xu go or I'll shoot you.

Miss Mu,

we meet again.

It's true that one really can't avoid one's enemy.

This afternoon at the Far East Hotel,

we walked around as lovers.

And now you're pointing a gun at me?

It really casts a chill over me.

Stop your nonsense!

You obviously kidnapped me.

Do you know how to use a gun?

Don't let it go off accidentally. You might hurt yourself.

Shut up.

Where's my mother's urn?

How about this?

You tell him to put the gun down, and I'll take you to get it.

Wanqing, don't listen to him.

Your new sweetheart and your old love. Choose one.

Me or him?

Junior Marshal Tan.

I don't know what kind of problems

Wanqing and you once had,

but her biological mother died of illness in Japan not long ago.

She has returned to her hometown to fulfill her mother's wish.

So, please don't do anything

to desecrate the memory of the deceased.

Mr. Mu,

I have no disrespect for your wife.

I took great care of her urn.

As soon as Governor Xu sends the telegram,

I'll offer you the urn with my own two hands.

Unless, as Guangyao said,

you come under my command,

there is no chance of that.

Sending a telegram to the whole country is a matter of great importance.

It's not that I won't give you time to think,

But, Junior Marshal Xu,

you will have to come with me.

As soon as the telegram is sent, I'll send you back at once.

Wait a minute.

Let him go. I'll go with you.

Wanqing!

Wanqing, what are you trying to do?

Dad, I must go and get my mother's urn back.

Mr. Tan, I'll be your hostage.

Don't make things difficult for our guests.

Mom, she's crazy. Right?

Oh, you must love him so much.

But first prove to me

that you are more suitable than he is.

I am the eldest daughter of the Mu family.

I'm also the daughter-in-law of the Xu family.

You'll kill two birds with one stone by taking me away.

You'll also put both families under control at one time.

Who else is more suitable than me?

The daughter-in-law of the Xu family?

I…

The reason the Xu family is here today

is to propose marriage.

Everyone here just saw that

it was Mr. Xu and I who danced the first dance.

Good.

It seems that no one is more suitable than you.

Wu Xiangying! Take her away!

This Mr. Tan.

Take me away and let Miss Mu go.

Take her away!

You!

Miss Mu, please.

Governor Xu. Governor Pei.

Miss Mu's life is now in your hands.

I hope tomorrow morning,

I'll see the telegram.

Little Sister!

Come out of here with me!

Yes.

You... How dare you lie to us!

Junior Marshal Pei, my name and phone number are real.

Call me when you have time. Bye-bye!

Look at what you've done.

[Shanghai Chongde Girls' High School Dormitory]

You can't even keep an eye on a silly little girl.

Aren't you ashamed of yourself?

Junior Marshal, it's my fault.

Do you think you can escape the scolding?

Did you know that you almost ruined my plans today?

Brother,

don't be mad.

You see, today you gave me a look,

and I knew what you meant immediately.

We made a perfect... team.

Tan Si,

at this time, she can no longer leave the school.

Yes.

Brother. Wait, no.

Brother! Bro—

Military Governor Xu,

my daughter is being held hostage because of your son.

If you don't send the telegram tomorrow morning,

you won't get another penny of military funding from me.

Mr. Mu,

what do you mean by that?

Don't forget why

you're able to do such good business in Shanghai.

If you don't have the backing of Governor Xu

and if you don't have weapons,

even as a very rich man,

you're just a fat sheep in the eyes of others.

Then let me make it clear.

If anything happens to my daughter,

even if I am only just a fat sheep,

you won't get another bite of meat out of me.

Enough.

His daughter's life is at stake.

Mr. Mu is obviously upset.

Now is not the time to argue.

Father,

I think I still want to go.

I want to reason with that Tan character.

Now is the time for us to resort to arms.

It would be good if we can recruit

that Tan and his army.

After Tan Ziyao's death, the Tan Army

have been fighting as mercenaries to earn a living.

Such mercenaries will not be loyal to us

even if we take command of them.

Father, don't worry about that.

This Tan character, if he really wants to stand against you,

he could announce

the occupation of Shanghai himself.

Since he wants your recognition,

that means he doesn't want to be in open warfare with us.

The kidnapping of Wanqing

was just to make the situation less embarrassing.

[Defence Command of Shanghai]

[Meeting Room]

Junior Marshal!

Yes, Sir!

You guys really don't pay attention to the details, do you?

How can he make Longjing tea with boiling water? (T/N : Also known as Dragon Well Tea, it is one of China's famous teas; tastes best with spring water)

It tastes bitter.

But the food is fine.

It's just a little greasy.

Next time, send me something lighter.

You enjoy being a hostage, don't you?

I take things as they come.

You wouldn't dare to do anything to me anyways.

Wouldn't I, though?

What are you doing?

Give me back my mother's urn.

That depends on when your future father-in-law,

Xu Bojun, sends the telegram.

Don't talk so close to me.

I can hear you.

Okay.

Then tell me about it.

Are you really going to marry Xu Guangyao?

No.

Oh, you're so honest.

Tell me. Why did you lie to me?

Why do you want to be my hostage in Xu Guangyao's place?

Junior Marshal Xu saved me before.

I was just returning the favor.

That's all?

That's all.

Now, it's your turn to answer my question.

Why did you agree that I replace Junior Marshal Xu?

I've told you that before.

If a beautiful woman like you

wants to come with me,

why would I refuse?

Do you expect me to believe that?

So you think I'd believe you?

You didn't come to Shanghai

just to bury your mother, did you?

I took the time to read it.

In fact, you are the real eldest daughter of the Mu family.

Now, Ms. Cui of the Mu household

was actually your mother's servant.

Your younger sister...

is the illegitimate daughter of your father and her (the mom's) servant.

Am I right?

It's a pity that your brother tragically died ten years ago.

Your mother was so distraught that she took you away to Japan,

which allowed that servant girl

and the illegitimate daughter to take your place.

Anyone would be angry about that kind of thing.

Don't try to provoke me.

I came back to Shanghai just to bury my mother.

They're like sparrows flying up thinking they'll become phoenixes.

But what about you?

You're like the falling phoenix, inferior to the common birds.

I wonder how you'll be able to live your life under another's roof.

I'm worried about you.

I advise you to worry more about yourself.

If Governor Xu doesn't send the telegram,

I'd like to see what you'll do.

What a loving couple we are.

Your life is in danger.

Yet you're still worried about me.

[Make every effort for national prosperity]

[Defense Command of Shanghai]

Junior Marshal, Xu Guangyao is here.

I'm really lucky today.

- Bring him up here. - Yes, Sir.

[Interrogation Management System] Junior Marshal Xu, please.

Wanqing.

I'm fine.

Junior Marshal Xu.

I wonder what brings you here now. Is it good news or bad news?

Whether it's good news or bad news,

depends on how you conduct yourself.

Does that mean you want to negotiate with me?

I want to talk to you alone.

Naturally, it would be good news if we could make a deal.

If we can't, you can hold me captive

and use me as leverage to coerce my father.

Brother Guangyao.

Why? I dare to come here,

but you, Junior Marshal Tan, don't dare negotiate?

Junior Marshal Xu.

what would you like to negotiate?

I'm all ears.

About your future.

Sounds fun.

Tell me about it.

Military Governor Pei.

Come, have some tea.

Military Governor Xu.

That boy, Guangyao,

if it weren't for the Mu girl,

he wouldn't have to lower himself

to negotiate with a horse bandit's son.

There's no need to say that.

Guangyao is a boy with a conscience.

He hasn't forgotten that

it was my girl, Wanqing, who suffered for him.

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

So this is the future you said you'd help me find.

It sounds somewhat reasonable.

If you agree to hand over your military and financial power,

and disband the Tan force, then...

my father will not only send a telegram to admit you,

but will also recommend you to Army Headquarters

as a follower of the Xu family.

As soon as the letter of appointment arrives,

you'll be the rightful Commander of Shanghai.

A fine fowl perches only on fine trees.

Wouldn't this be a good time to join us?

"A fine fowl perches only on fine trees." That's a very good line.

I quite agree.

Well, how can I be sure that in your father's eyes,

I am a fine fowl

and not a fat goose?

♫ Tears turn into heavy rain ♫

♫ We went back to when we first met ♫

♫ 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 ♫

♫ 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 ♫