Original subtitles

Translation and Timing by The Romance of Tiger and Rose Team @ Viki.com

♫ A fallen leaf flutters before us ♫

♫ Love spreading through the warm wind ♫

♫ Our gaze is more than words can describe ♫

♫ Happiness is not far away ♫

♫ Gazing up at the moon ♫

♫ Our shadows become a pair ♫

♫ I want to fly to the heavenly palace ♫

♫ And join my beloved in passionate moments ♫

♫ The night is long ♫

♫ But you are by my side ♫

♫ To be in each other’s arms ♫

♫ And I hope it is forever ♫

♫ Sweetness is amongst the golden leaves ♫

♫ Which fall between us ♫

♫ The flowers will bloom and wither ♫

♫ But the moon continues to be full ♫

- ♫ Things change over time ♫

♫ But only you remain the same ♫

♫ Let’s write a timeless poem ♫

♫ That records our beautiful lives ♫

[The Romance of Tiger and Rose]

[Episode 4]

How is that hitting you? She is indirectly hitting me!

Third Princess, there's no need to mind.

Being whipped doesn't hurt.

But if this makes Third Princess angry, I, Su Mu

will be heartbroken.

Don't... Don't be like this!

I know that you are at the Academy because you have no other choices.

You also don't want to live days of accompanying smiles.

From now on, you don't have to try to please anyone when you're in front of me.

You can think of me as a friend.

Otherwise, I can't withstand...

How can I do that? I am just a musician.

My social ranking is low.

- How can I be friends with you? - You didn't choose to be a musician.

If you could choose, who wouldn't want to be like Pei Heng,

born into a noble family and great clan,

never needing to worry about livelihood.

In the end, it's also my fault.

Third Princess, please don't blame yourself.

This small bruises don't affect me.

But, these rewards,

Su Mu...

can't accept these anymore.

Zi Rui!

If you go back, Lin Qi might continue to make things difficult for you.

But in the end, I belong to the Academy.

If I give you gifts, how can I take them back?

This won't do! I need to find Lin Qi and talk this over.

Third Princess, the Young City Master Exam is right around the corner.

It's better to have one less item on your plate, if the City Master were to blame—

I don't care whatsoever about the Young City Master Exam.

Third Princess!

This...

Chen Qianqian likes these kinds of things?

You guys have met because of a horse.

That's true!

[Yueli Mansion] Since she likes me, whatever I give her she must like.

- Young Master Han. - Is Third Princess here?

In reply to Young Master Han, Su Mu came by earlier.

Third Princess went alongside him to the Academy in a hurry.

The Academy?

Young Master, didn't you say she was loyal to you?

How can she go there?

If women aren't obedient, then they have to be put in control.

That's...That's right.

You want to buy him?

That's right!

Then tell me why you want to buy him?

Just for him, not only do you come to the Academy every now and then,

you also have to take him home to look at everyday.

Don't you already have a Han Shuo?

Is he not good enough?

I don't want to buy Su Mu for entertainment.

He doesn't want to be here anymore.

I am buying him to give him a freedom.

As for Han Shuo, can you stop going against him because of me?

He is not as easily to be bullied as you think.

He knows martial arts and strategies and is only restrained because of his heart disease.

Stop looking down on him!

How many people here do you think want to be musicians?

What are you pretending to be Buddha for?

With Su Mu's current reputation, where can he go?

Without you by his side, anyone can bully him.

- Where can he go for security? - I already have plans for him.

Either way, you don't need to worry about it.

Thank you.

Young Master, Su Mu is just a musician.

Why would Third Princess go against the Lin Family for him?

This Third Princess from those rumors is definitely getting more and more interesting.

She is more interesting? Wha-What does that mean?

That day she was able to lower herself and apologize to me.

It looks like she isn't how everyone thinks she is but rather she is very obedient and cute.

And today she was able to come up with a line for the poem.

So she may not be as illiterate as the rumors have it.

Now that she's trying to save Su Mu,

she might not be as tyrannical as the rumors have it.

She is very innocent and caring.

Thinking of it this way, it seems so.

Third Princess only wants a musician.

But Lin Qi dares not to give her one.

Then I'll have all of Lin Qi's musicians disappear.

Then do we kill all the musicians?

Or set the Academy on fire?

City Master, Third Princess is young

and in good health while I have a heart disease.

I won't live long, so I feel very sorry.

May City Master please send an order to have all the musicians of the Academy

be sent to Third Princess's mansion,

to play music and sing to her, to diminish loneliness.

Young Master Han, you should nicely persuade Third Princess.

How can you let all the musicians enter the Yueli Mansion?

I don't have many days left.

There's no way for me to stay by the Third Princess's side for long.

But as long as Third Princess is happy,

even if I leave her one day,

I would have no regrets.

Since Young Master Han has made up his mind, then I'll allow it.

From today on, have the musicians from the Academy

move into the Yueli Mansion.

Thank you City Master.

Third Princess, look at this—

Third Princess, I thought you only had Su Mu in your heart.

- Look! You even called me here— - Wait!

- Third Princess. - What is going on?

It is said that the City Master sent the order! We will all belong to the Yueli Mansion from now on.

Greetings, Third Princess.

Miss Lin Qi.

Miss Lin Qi is sure generous, you did't want the money I gave.

And now, you've been banned by law.

You—

- She'll hit me! - I hit you?

Miss Lin, what's wrong?

You're here at Yueli Mansion to make trouble?

She's the City Master's daughter, it's fine that she oppresses me.

But who are you? How dare you argue with me?

I remember you also use whips.

No! That was in the past.

Now, having you is enough.

Catch it!

Fine. Yueli Mansion.

I will remember this.

Lin Qi, you can take the other musicians.

I'll only keep Su Mu.

Third Princess, for these musicians, Young Master Han

even belittled himself.

Now, word has spread that you two, as a couple,

one dares to want and one dares to accept.

He has sacrificed so much for you.

So just keep these musicians to use for yourself.

You were the one who asked Mother

for these musicians?

You even... belittled yourself?

As a woman, what use is in asking this for?

If you don't feel embarrassed to talk about it, why would I be embarrassed to listen?

I...

Third Princess.

Where do I put all these people?

[Accumulate achievements to influence descendants]

Greetings, Young Master.

Please stand!

Young Master is wise to have thought of such an idea

to have us meet in a proper and justified way.

It's just that... please forgive my incompetence.

Even though I've stayed undercover in Huayuan City for so many years, I still haven't found the whereabouts of the Dragon Bone.

But all the clients I've had are from noble clans.

How much silver in deposit Huayuan City has, how much military and provisions the City Guard has,

and the health condition of the City Master.

There is nothing I don't know.

Young Master, whatever you want to know, feel free to ask.

- What did Chen Qianqian do when she went to the Academy? - What?

- Young Master. - No—

I've heard that all the musicians from the Academy

have all been accepted by the Second Lady.

- What? - I just heard that.

What's the point in keeping on writing.

Recently, Chuchu has been more and more slacking.

She spends time with the musicians of the Academy all day.

What good reputation would she have?

What a waste of my paving a path for her for so long.

Please ease your anger, City Master! I've heard that recently Third Princess has been better behaved.

The only musician left will also be sent away soon.

There is such a thing?

It seems like it's for Young Master Han.

Young Master, why did you give away all the musicians

besides Su Mu to the Second Lady?

Naturally, to let our spy

continue to find out more.

Young Master is wise.

I thought you wanted to create a problem for the Third Princess

so purposely sent the musicians to the Second Lady's place

to ruin her reputation.

But either way, you helped the Third Princess receive Su Mu,

she is thankful to you in her heart.

I heard that the Third Princess spent a lot of money into finding a guqin. (TN: a seven-stringed musical instrument).

Perhaps, it's a thank-you present for you, Young Master.

It's rare that Chen Qianqian is trying to please me.

When she comes to give the gift, let's act as if we're really surprised

and accept her intention.

And don't tell her either... that I don't know how to play the guqin.

Young Master is thoughtful.

Young Master.

Third Princess.

Young Master is over here.

Good morning.

And what else?

And?

I heard Young Master cough earlier.

Pay attention to your health, drink lots of water, okay?

- Hey- - Do you think Pei Heng will like this guqin I'm giving him?

Of course not, Minister Peng hates playing it.

You forgot? When you were young, at every holiday celebration, you'd always ask Minister Peng to play on the scene

to show the women of Huayuan City's prestige.

- So, he— - So, it... left him a psychological trauma?

- What else? - No wonder he hates me so much.

- Then, that's more the reason for me to gift him the guqin. -Yes.

Bai Ji, you said earlier that the guqin was a gift for whom?

Please give me another chance to redeem myself.

You—

You should know that I've always hated the guqin.

Is that so?

You might deceive others but you can't deceive me.

Playing an instrument can express emotions which you like the most.

The guqin that I'm giving you is made by a renowned master.

A good guqin should be played by a good player.

I'm telling you, you ought to do the things that you like.

I'll be happy if you are happy.

I do know, everyone thinks that

only musicians like to play instruments to please women.

You don't want to be bound by society so you'd rather not play,

and even pretend as if you don't like it,

in order to not become a tool to please others.

People like you who have a good education and a dignified character

with both brains and talent

shouldn't mind society's views at all.

Actually, Su Mu is so, too.

He doesn't want to stay at the Academy.

It's fine, you can think it over!

No matter whether or not you decide to let Su Mu stay,

I hope that you are able to follow your heart

and do what you like to do.

How did it go? Has it been decided?

Did Minister Peng agree?

Third Princess, I'm already thankful enough that Third Princess even have this thought.

In the days coming forward, it would be enough

if Third Princess visit me at the Academy when you have time.

Pei Heng is letting you stay.

Chen Qianqian! You're forcing him to play again.

Don't you have any shame?

Stay away from Minister Pei!

Qianqian.

Didn't Third Princess go to meet a good friend?

What? Playing the guqin breaks the arm?

I'm already like this and you're still talking nonsense?

The joint is dislocated, it has to be placed back.

When I use strength later, you will feel some pain.

You'll have to endure it.

- Pain? - Pain?

First Lady, don't you forget!

Our Third Princess has been trained in martial arts since she was young.

At seven years old she fell off the back of a horse and at ten she fell off the roof,

both legs were broken and she didn't even bat an eye.

This little dislocation would cause pain?

I didn't forget.

First Lady, don't be afraid!

Rest assured to bravely put our Third Princess's arm back into place, no matter what the pain is.

Zi Rui, you're sure to know me well.

- Very good! - Of course!

Then, I'm going to use strength.

Wa- Wait a moment!

How about you guys say something to divert my attention?

Even though I'm chubby, I'm also afraid of pain.

Wha- What are you doing?

I had them all go outside.

You're sure you can do it?

I'm your husband but you can't trust me?

Do-Does that have any correlation?

On the day we first met, Third Princess wore red from head to toe, and was heroic and valiant.

Although the horse got out of control and you almost fell,

you were still composed despite the situation and came safely out of danger.

Third Princess's fearless appearance led me to fall in love at first sight.

I vowed that I'll marry no one besides Third Princess in this lifetime.

I also know that Third Princess is affectionate towards me.

I'm the same to you.

Wasn't your observation too careless?

Who said that I'm careless?

All good!

This-This-This is all good?

So, the words Young Master Han just said

were to divert my attention.

You even spoke of those nonsense.

If you're this afraid of pain, why did you have to pretend like you weren't afraid all your life?

I'm not afraid in the first place.

- I think it's lacking a little, I'll readjust it. - No-no-no need!

Scared! I'm so scared.

This is called being forced by the situation.

After all, I am the Third Princess.

So, if Zi Rui says I'm not afraid, then I'll just go with it.

Nosy!

You guys can all come in.

Why do you guys think Lin Qi surprisingly attacked me?

What other reason is there besides that she can't win me directly?

Ever since we were young, we've been in so many fights.

When did I ever lose to her?

When I'm all healed, I'm going to put her in order.

Oldest Sister, how much longer for me to heal?

Young Master repositioned it very well.

And with your physique, there is already no more problems now.

Of cou—

- course! - Third Princess, I'll go to get Miss Lin Qi right now.

Wait!

Never mind! I'm... the City Master's daughter after all.

I'm selfless, so why would I make a fuss with these trivial characters.

Zi Rui, do you still remember?

Mother taught me to improve as a person.

And now that the Young City Master Exam is near,

I should read some more books with the time I have rather than deal with her, am I right?

You...

I'll let her off the hook.

Young Master, the new spy has been arranged.

I am investigating the whole city to find who made the fire-painted bamboo tube.

We will know very soon who's making trouble behind the scenes.

One more thing! The spy we had implanted at the Academy

found out some news after being sent to the Second Lady's mansion.

He wants to talk to you in person.

- Would this be a good time to call him over? - Chen Qianqian! Hit you...

- Why is Chen Qianqian so cute? -Young Master?

Young Master?

Okay, bring him over.

-Yes. - Cute!

Thank you, Young Master, for your compliment.

[Accumulate achievements to influence the descendants]

- Greetings, Young Master. - What is making you so anxious?

I remembered a secret story of this city.

It can possibly help Young Master obtain the Dragon Bone.

Talk!

Second Lady, Chen Chuchu is not the City Master's biological daughter.

What?

Chen Chuchu is not the City Master's biological daughter?

And Chen Yuanyuan is disabled.

Then the heir of Huayuan City is left to just Chen Qianqian.

Young Master, as long as we poison Chen Qianqian,

the City Master will then definitely take the Dragon Bone out to help.

Then, we can seize the opportunity to seize the Dragon Bone.

Then your heart disease will be cured.

Then—

- What about Chen Qianqian? -This...

The Dragon Bone can only save one person's life.

Chen Qianqian will have to die for sure.

I've heard from eavesdropping

Huayuan City Master is already showing signs of a stroke.

If she found out that her beloved daughter has died,

it will make her mind go chaotic.

Huayuan City will also be without a leader.

When that time comes, Young Master will be cured so there would be nothing to be afraid of.

Then, you could send troops south and capture Huayuan.

- At that time, the Black Stone Mine of Huayuan— - Young Master.

Smelting is the foundation of our Xuanhu City.

The Black Stone Mine is particularly important to us.

This is an opportunity given by the Heavens, you have to make up your mind.

This matter has to be further considered.

Don't be hasty!

Don't be hasty...

Don't be hasty.

For you!

Playful!

Here!

- Again. - Again.

How is your arm?

My arm? It's been healed long ago, Hang Shuo helped fix it.

Then, that's good.

These are some seasonal fruits just transported from Xuanhu City, I brought some over for you.

Then, I should eat it quickly before Han Shuo sees them.

- I should have the servants also send a portion to Young Master Han. - That's not it!

I'm afraid that if he sees the fruits from his hometown, he'll miss his family.

Then, I was thoughtless.

Young Master Han is alone in Huayuan.

He must not feel quite well.

That's probably not the case.

All he's thinking about is the Dragon Bone.

You should rest early, I'll visit you again in a few days.

Okay.

Young Master.

Third Princess, I just saw Young Master Han leave and he seemed a little unhappy.

It's over! He wouldn't have heard all of it, right?

That must be jealousy.

Think about the past when you broke your arm and broke your leg

Minister Pei never came to see you.

And now that you've only gotten a little dislocation...

That's a teacher-student friendship.

- A teacher-student friendship... - A teacher-student friendship.

Kill the Third Princess and the City Master will definitely take out the Dragon Bone to help.

You say, Han Shuo has been living in our mansion

so he counts as a person of our mansion.

Shouldn't we let him feel home's warmth?

Third Princess, what you mean is?

How about we give him a birthday celebration?

Young Master's birthday is the top secret.

We? Where would we find that out?

You don't understand! Han Shuo's birthday, time of birth, horoscope, blood type...

I know them better than his mom.

You bastard! See how I'll clean you up when we get back.

Listen to me! An onion a day will guarantee you a daughter.

You also won't have to put up with your evil mother-in-law.

- Really? - Yes, take it!

- 50 cents. - Vegetables are here. - Just these two.

Take a look, take a look! He's dressed so revealing in broad daylight.

Bad luck, bad luck!

- Might as well go to the Academy and perform. - What a shame!

If he were harassed, he can only blame himself for not repenting.

- Deserved it! - Let's go!

Tell me, what should we gift Han Shuo?

Why don't you go and ask your advisors?

All they know are about gifted scholars and beautiful ladies (TN: Chinese's ideal romances).

It's limited to handkerchiefs, fans, sachets, and jade jewelry.

Vulgar!

I head that the women of Xuanhu City would sew shoes and socks for their husbands.

Shoes?

Men have loved shoes since ancient times.

Then, I'll gift shoes! Are there custom shops around here?

There is!

- Remember to visit again. - Okay.

Help me introduce some clients. Take care!

High-energy warning ahead.

Quick, clean it up!

Close the door!

Why are they hiding? Is the city patrol here?

You always buy things on credit.

We have debt through this whole street.

- They're hiding from me? - That's because they don't understand.

Can't I just give money?

Paying in cash! Open your shops quickly.

Come to my shop, come to my shop!

Third Princess, look here! We got a new batch of calligraphy and paintings.

Third Princess, I got a new batch of fabric. Come take a look, come take a look!

Third Princess, take a look at out lanterns. So many colors!

You only have a cage and no bird, right?

What do you want to buy Third Princess? Come take a look inside.

I'll send them to your mansion as soon as you pick them out.

There's a lot of things inside, come take a look!

Please, come in!

[Accumulate achievements to influence descendants]

You're back?

Is Third Princess worried that I'm communicating with Xuanhu City by exchanging letters?

If I say that the bamboo tube started it, would you believe me?

Third Princess is funny.

I'll stop playing with you! I'm here today for a serious reason.

Close your eyes!

Did I do anything wrong recently to make Third Princess unhappy

that you want to kill me?

That's not it! It's not what you think.

I did hope that you came to kill me.

- What did you say? - I don't have the intention to play with you right now.

I think your mood these days isn't so good.

It wouldn't be because of me, right?

No.

How do I measure the chest and waist?

I'm thinking of killing her but she's naive and giving me hugs.

All done! Keep doing what you were doing.

Our Third Princess saw the fabric that your shop sent.

She's very satisfied, she'll buy from your shop again.

I also brought some other things this time.

A few days ago, you custom ordered a fire-painted bamboo tube.

Our shopkeeper said, when has Third Princess ever made such small amount? So we made 500.

These 499 bamboo tubes are all from our shopkeeper's heart.

May Third Princess accept it.

- Okay then! I'll accept it on behalf of Third Princess. - Okay.

Here, you guys! Bring it to the kitchen in the backyard.

- Goodbye. - Okay.

Gently.

[Accumulate achievements to influence descendants]

Kill the Third Princess and the City Master will definitely take out the Dragon Bone to help.

[Open it]

♫ A fallen leaf flutters before us ♫

I don't care for this. ♫ Love spreading through the warm wind ♫

♫ Our gaze is more than words can describe ♫

♫ Happiness is not far away ♫

[Wear it]

♫ Gazing up at the moon ♫

♫ Our shadows become a pair ♫

♫ I want to fly to the heavenly palace ♫

♫ And join my beloved in passionate moments ♫

♫ The night is long ♫ ♫ But you are by my side ♫

♫ To be in each other’s arms ♫ ♫ And I hope it is forever ♫

♫ Sweetness is amongst the golden leaves ♫

♫ Which fall between us ♫ ♫ The flowers will bloom and wither ♫

You finally smile.

♫ Happy Birthday to Young Master Han ♫ ♫ Happy Birthday to Young Master Han ♫

Happy Birthday!

It's my birthday.

How did you know that it was my birthday today?

I don't just know that it's your birthday today.

I also know that you're 186cm tall,

75kg, blood type O,

like the color black, don't like rainy days,

loves to eat the noodle soup your mother makes,

and don't like to eat ginger.

What else do you know?

I also know

that since you were born, everyone in Xuanhu City said you were a rare prodigy.

But just at sixteen years old,

you were diagnosed with a heart disease.

All the doctors said you won't live past your 20th birthday.

Ever since then,

your personality changed greatly.

The days of a person who know's their death date,

everyday is like counting down.

You complain that it's unjust, you're angry that you can't change anything.

You want to keep living,

so as long as you can cure your heart disease, you are willing to do anything.

Han Shuo, you have to believe that there is someone who can cure you.

They would be the ones who love you the most.

So don't give up, you must stand till the end.

Upon knowing that I won't

live past 20,

everyone persuaded me to be open-minded.

As if I was already a dead person.

But you believe that there is still a chance.

That's because you hadn't met me yet.

Why is this expression again?

You're always frowning these days.

How beautiful was your smile earlier.

Whether I smile or not, is it important?

Of course, it's important.

If a beauty doesn't smile under the beautiful moon then aren't they letting down the beautiful night?

So what you're saying is, Third Princess wants to spend the beautiful night with me?

Aren't I doing so right now?

Hot pot! Here, Young Master, please.

It doesn't matter why you are sad,

there's nothing a hot pot can't solve.

If there is, then two hot pots.

What logic is that?

This is the hot pot rule.

The second part of the rule is

in order to test whether a person is true to another person,

just look at whether or not they give away the first bite they cooked.

The first bite, for you.

I have a heart disease, I can't eat spicy food.

No problem!

I like spicy, I can eat spicy.

Good thing I prepared double flavor hotpot!

Look at this red soup and white soup.

They are obviously incompatible

but they have to be put in one pot.

You like to eat spicy,

wouldn't it be better if the whole pot was red soup?

If the whole pot was red soup then you wouldn't be able to eat?

Furthermore, hot pot is only interesting if everyone eats together.

The saying goes, "Seek agreement while shelving differences",

people with different opinions can still get along.

The intention of double flavor hotpot is to have the red soup and white soup be together.

Neither one can be missing.

Neither one can be missing.

You should start eating, if you still don't eat it, then there will be none left.

I know now.

You want a drink right?

I've prepared it well, Fruit wine! I know you can't drink alcohol with a heart disease.

So this type, fruit wine, has a low alcohol content, you won't get drunk.

Today is a special occasion so I will drink a little, too.

Cheers, Young Master!

Okay.

Cheers, Third Princess!

I really didn't expect

that I could sit down nicely and have a nice drink with you.

Here.

Banana,

cheers to you again!

Thank you for saving the orange.

Here!

Rest assured! I'm here.

I won't let you die.

A miracle will happen.

Even if there's no miracle, I will create one.

Actually, I've already found a cure.

But I don't want to do it.

Does Third Princess

really have no defense against me?

Translation and Timing by The Romance of Tiger and Rose Team @ Viki.com

[Rumor by Huo Zun]

♫ A cool breeze flies past ♫

♫ The rain disappears with the wind and never returns ♫

♫ In whose dream am I sleeping in? ♫

♫ I feel the changes in life ♫

♫ Using a smile to hide my frown ♫

♫ No time has been lost ♫

♫ Things evolve against my wishes ♫

♫ It's difficult to keep up with time ♫

♫ I’ll follow you to the ends of the earth ♫

♫ It’s for nothing. I can’t read your mind ♫

♫ Honor is a burden ♫

♫ Longing eventually disappears ♫

♫ Leaving people withered and unrepentant ♫

♫ Are sounds in my ears illusion or reality? ♫

♫ Rumors spread behind my back ♫

♫ They spur the horse to gallop. But fate cannot be escaped ♫

♫ How long can the characters in a story control themselves? ♫

♫ Even if far apart, we will end up together ♫

♫ Are sounds in my ears illusion or reality? ♫

♫ Rumors spread behind my back ♫

♫ They spur the horse to gallop. But fate cannot be escaped ♫

♫ How long can the characters in a story control themselves? ♫

♫ Even if far apart, we will end up together ♫