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 9]

[Blossom of a hundred flowers]

The Young City Master Examination will be in seven days.

There is little time left so it's insufficient to practice from the basics.

I'll teach you a move that will defeat the opponent immediately.

What is it?

Start by practicing how to hold your squat stance.

Then lift up your left foot.

Then strike hard with your right fist.

This move is only useful if the person has a strong grounding in the basics.

Third Princess has lost all her martial arts.

Why is the Young Master teaching her this move?

No, I must remind him.

Where are you going? If you don't want to be sent back to Xuanhu City,

stay right here and look over there.

Again!

This time, pick up your right foot.

Strike hard with your left fist.

Continue!

Are you doing it on purpose?

You want to watch me make a fool of myself, right?

Clearly it's you that is continually falling into my arms.

- I'm not practicing anymore. - Okay.

We'll be serious now.

I'll teach you how to defeat Lin Qi.

How?

Lean your ear over!

I'll teach you a move, then your score will be one higher than Lin Qi's.

At this time, even if you both fall off the stage and result in a tie,

you will still be the one who wins first place.

Oh my goodness! This is so sly.

How do I learn this?

You still should come closer!

I'll teach you.

Sirs, I have asked you here today

because I want to discuss with you the matter of the Young City Master Examination.

- I... - I—

What's wrong? Get up, get up, get up!

You kneel so readily! Get up!

Third Princess, our abilities are limited.

Usually, coming up with ideas for you is doable.

However, with a matter as big as the Young City Master Examination,

even if we want to help you, we are helpless!

Third Princess, please forgive us as we are helpless.

That's not it! I don't want to win! I want to lose!

- Lose? - Lose?

Sit, sit!

Hurry up!

Third Princess, you really want to lose the Examination?

Really!

To tell the truth, Third Princess,

winning for you is hard but isn't losing easy?

I'm just afraid that I'm too amazing!

What if I win?

If I win the martial arts competition,

how can I guarantee a loss in the essay and the discourse competitions?

The so-called Tian Ji's strategy for horse racing states that you have to use your strengths to compete with others' weaknesses.

Third Princess, as long as you are true to yourself,

then you can definitely... lose.

I want to help Chen Qianqian become the Young City Master.

Young Master, what is the reason for this?

Chen Qianqian is a simple girl and is ignorant.

She's irrational, ridiculous, and has no regard for the law.

I currently live in Yueli Mansion.

If Chen Qianqian becomes the Young City Master, then I'll be in a favorable position.

I will be able to control the key to Huayuan even faster.

Compared to the Second Lady, Chen Chuchu,

if Chen Qianqian becomes the Young City Master, she'll be easier to control—

In any case, Chen Qianqian must become the Young City Master.

Since she doesn't want to work hard,

then let's gift her the result.

Yes.

Begin the exam.

[First exam: Essay examination]

Can I turn in my paper early?

You may not.

[Qian]

- Do you have any other orders? - No, you may go.

Yes.

How was it?

Third Princess, was it a hard question? How did the test go?

It was so easy! I drew really well!

You drew well?

[Second exam: Martial Arts Competition]

The martial arts round of the Young City Master Examination.

There are 15 contenders.

The winner of each round will get one point.

After the initial rounds, the two highest-scoring will enter the final.

The winner will be the victor of the martial arts competition!

Chen Qianqian, Li Yilan, please.

Third Princess, don't be afraid!

Over all these years, you've been a brave and skillful fighter who's never lost a battle.

- You're sure to win! - Can we settle it and shake hands?

Weapons have no eyes, life is unpredictable.

The competitors' life and death is determined by fate and the Heavens determine your wealth.

Please sign the Contract of Life and Death first.

I also have to sign a Contract of Life and Death? Does it have to be this serious?

Those who forfeit last minute, will lose!

Those who break the rules, will lose!

Those who fall off the stage, will lose!

Those who hit the forfeiture gong, will lose!

The competition will now begin!

It has all been arranged.

We've bought over people, and couple with Lin Qi's interference,

Third Princess will be all set.

- Dodge the attack, Third Princess! - I want to dodge but I can't move!

- Excellent! - Excellent!

Chen Qianqian has scored one point!

Third Princess, you are so skilled!

I... I didn't expect it!

City Master, rumors say that Miss Lin Qi

bribed Third Princess' competitors.

I never imagined that Lin Qi would be such a dependable opponent.

Lin Qi has been competitive since childhood.

She is always looking for a chance to humiliate Qianqian.

I'm worried... if Third Princess enters the final round

and faces Lin Qi... then...

Don't be afraid! There's always Han Shuo.

This person has a weak heart but he is loyal to Qianqian.

He won't simply watch her being lost.

Qianqian may be able to profit from this. [Two Points]

Recently Third Princess has earned the people's favor.

If she get good results in this examination,

then... the Young City Master position...

We'll see how things go.

A dedicated actress like this would cost at least 300 yuan a day in Hengdian.

Young Master, I haven't seen this person before.

She's not someone we bribed.

- Is she on Lin Qi's side? - No she's not! She might be a dark horse.

Zi Rui, tell Third Princess to forfeit this round.

Third Princess, hurry and come down! We aren't fighting this round!

Don't create trouble! Watch how I defeat her!

Third Princess, my apologies.

You're for real?

As long as I run fast enough, you won't be able to catch me!

Hurry and run, hurry and run!

Hurry and run!

H-How mu-much...

If you battle passively, you will lose.

Okay... Okay...

How do you have such great stamina?

Your vital capacity must be greater than 800, right?

I'm sure it is!

Go to h*ll!

- Good! - Good!

Chen Qianqian wins! She enters the final round!

Young Master, you can't sleep, either?

The fight against Lin Qi tomorrow will be a hard one.

It's fine as long as it doesn't hurt too much.

You'll still have to suffer a little.

Will someone die?

You are the Third Princess.

Even if Lin Qi wants to make things hard on you, she wouldn't dare go overboard.

As long as you remember the trick I taught you,

there's a chance you'll win.

But...

If you fear pain this much,

you can choose not to compete in the final.

If you can't bear it, just tell me, I'll hit the forfeiture gong for you.

How can I do that?

I've said all these harsh words.

If I give up halfway, Yuanyuan will definitely not listen to me.

Her legs must have something to do with me.

I can't give up.

I won't let her give up, either.

In Xuanhu City, there's a tradition.

Face the full moon and make a wish,

then your wish will come true.

Many people will be making wishes to the moon, will it hear mine?

Then... let's get closer to the moon.

Come!

♫ The moon is hanging high in the sky ♫

♫ A glimmer of moonlight moves playfully in the darkness ♫

♫ Your cute looks have stolen my gaze ♫

If we are closer to the moon than anyone else. ♫ Loneliness ends in this instant ♫

Then the moon will hear your wishes first. ♫ A fallen leaf flutters before us ♫

No, I'm afraid of heights.

With me here, I won't let you fall down there. ♫ Love spreading through the warm wind ♫

♫ Our gaze is more than words can describe ♫

♫ Happiness is not far away ♫

Moon, moon, let me win tomorrow's...

to...morrow... ♫ I want to fly to the heavenly palace ♫

Why don't you make a wish while looking at me. ♫ And join my beloved in passionate moments ♫

♫ The night is long ♫

♫ But you are by my side ♫

Will you be watching me from offstage tomorrow, just like today?

Naturally! ♫ Sweetness is amongst the golden leaves ♫

Then I'll be a lot more at ease. ♫ Which fall between us ♫

You trust me that much? ♫ The flowers will bloom and wither ♫

You don't understand! You are my badge that saves me from death.

If I hold tightly onto you, then my future will be bright.

Hurry and make your wish!

♫ That records our beautiful lives ♫

I wish that Qianqian will not suffer a single injury tomorrow.

♫ Love spreading through the warm wind ♫

You made a wish? What did you wish for?

How childish!

First Lady, I heard that yesterday Third Princess looked very brave, beating one opponent after another.

She won her way into the final round; thus, she will go against Miss Qi of the Lin family today.

You said... she lost all her martial arts ability

but still won those rounds, don't you want to have a look?

She probably came up with some crazy idea, who knows? It will be very exciting!

The sunlight has been strong recently, it can easily lead to a rash.

My body is weak, I can't take it, I don't want to leave the house.

But My Lady, you're already dressed up.

You even took out your cloak.

Aren't you preparing to go watch the competition?

Nonsense! Who says I want to go?

- But... - My Lady, Young Master Su is here.

- Su Mu greet First Lady. - Why have you come?

Third Princess was afraid you wouldn't go watch the competition, and thus, it would waste her good intentions,

she asked me to come and persuade you.

Zi Nian, take me to the library! I want to read medical books.

[Martial Arts Competition, the Final] The Final Martial Arts Competition of the Young City Master Examination.

Chen Qianqin is facing Lin Qi. [Chen Qianqian vs Lin Qi]

[Lin Qi]

[Six Points]

[Chen Qianqian]

[Seven Points]

Third Princess and Lin Qi fought each other constantly since childhood.

Lin Qi always lost to her.

Now, Third Princess has lost all her martial arts.

Lin Qi will definitely use this chance to take revenge!

Lin Qi is the famous "Whip Killer" of Huayuan City.

Third Princess will lose for sure!

There will be a good show to watch this time!

How noisy!

Go, go, go!

Hurry and go!

Weapons have no eyes, life is unpredictable.

The competitors' life and death is determined by fate and the Heavens determine your wealth.

Please sign the Contract of Life and Death first.

[Contract of Life and Death]

[Chen Qianqian]

[Lin Qi]

Let's begin!

Wait!

Zi Rui, bring me my armor!

Hurry up!

Hurry!

Wait a moment!

Is there any meaning to doing this?

Did I break a rule?

N-n-no.

All done!

Let's begin!

The Young City Master Examination: Chen Qianqian vs Lin Qi.

Begin!

- W-Wait! - What do you want now?

Lin Qi, ordinary fighting is meaningless, let's fight a different way.

All right! How should we fight?

Have you heard of a way of fighting

called "upgrade"?

- What is that? - It means slow motion.

Let's fight one move at a time.

Slow motion?

Upgrade complete!

You tricked me!

One, two, three.

Don't run!

- Four. - Come here, Chen Qianqian!

Eight, nine.

Help!

- If you have the guts, don't run! - If you have skill then don't chase me!

Ten.

Lin Qi is good at attacking from a distance with her whip.

You can provoke her and get into a fight with her in a close combat.

You just need to use all your strength to kick her off the stage.

Chen Qianqian, this is a martial arts competition!

It's not a tantrum competition! Do you have any shame left?

Who needs shame at these critical life and death moments?

Stop! What do you both look like? Let go, both of you!

Lin Qi, on the c-count of three, let's both let go.

- All right. - One, two, three.

You liar!

It looks like we are the same!

What are you doing, Lin Qi?

Chen Qianqian, your little tricks are useless now!

You can't escape suffering unless you admit defeat.

Admit it! Chen Qianqian, you are a loser.

Twelve.

Why is Yuanyuan still not here?

Now you know, right? You have no chance at winning.

What is Third Princess doing? Why did she take her protector off?

Only then will she have a chance at winning.

Twenty-one.

Let me tell you, I was just testing your strength.

The real fight starts now.

You can't deny it! Third Princess is tough.

How dare Lin Qi? That's the Third Princess.

Because she's rich and willful.

Good! She's worthy of being my daughter.

Third Princess is showing a glimmer of your past glory.

This is great! If Qianqian can make something of herself in this Exam,

then I'll have one more option.

I won't have to hand her fate to someone else's hands.

Qianqian, stop! Qianqian.

What are you doing?

You're letting her do such a dangerous thing, aren't you afraid Lin Qi will hurt her?

- Let go! - This is just her wish.

- Chen Qianqian! - I'm just giving her what she wants.

She has lost all her martial arts, what's the point of taking this martial arts competition?

In your heart, she's a loser. But in mine...

Chen Qianqian!

She's not.

Get up!

- Zi Rui, hit the forfeiture gong! - You're not allowed to go!

You don't believe in her at all? How do you know she won't win?

In my view, there is nothing in the world she can't do, as long as she wants to.

- You're willing for her to be like this? - I'm not.

But so what? If I hit the gong right now, she'll be even unhappier.

If you admit defeat now, I can still spare your life.

You're so noisy!

It is most important that she survives.

- Minister Pei! - I am the only son of the late Military Minister and I'm Huayuan's Education Minister.

Who dares to stop me?

Calm down, Minister Pei. According to the rules of the competition, only the competitor's husband’s or parents─

Third Princess and I have been engaged for fifteen years.

Except the City Master, no one is more qualified than me. Step aside!

Qianqian, admit defeat!

- The forfeiture gong has been hit, Chen Qianqian has admitted defeat. - This─

Wait! When did I admit defeat?

Third Princess, the Minister Pei has hit the forfeiture gong for you.

Third Princess has, therefore, admitted defeat. Lin Qi has won.

- Pei Heng? - Qianqian, give up!

I don't acknowledge the sounding of this gong.

Pei Heng is not my parent, brother, or even my husband.

His beating the forfeiture gong does not count.

I also don't acknowledge it!

Chen Qianqian has already married Han Shuo.

She has nothing to do with Minister Pei anymore.

Qianqian, you and Han Shuo didn't offer sacrifices to the Heaven, didn't parade, and even didn't bow.

You don't count as a couple!

He has lived in your mansion for less than three months but you and I grew up together.

We've also been engaged for fifteen years.

I have more right than him to hit this gong.

Listen to me! Come down.

Third Princess, Minister Pei or Young Master Han,

you can only choose one person to act on your behalf.

Pei Heng,

I know you're doing it for my good.

However, I have to keep on fighting.

I choose Han Shuo.

Han Shuo didn't hit the forfeiture gong so I didn't admit defeat.

Continue!

The hitting of the forfeiture gong is invalid! The competitors will continue fighting.

Goodness! The most beautiful man in Huayuan City, Minister Pei,

was rejected in public. How embarrassing!

Can he still find a good lady to marry after this?

But, what's wrong with Third Princess?

She always fooled around before, why is she so serious today?

Serious women are so charming!

You think stopping her from getting hurt is for her own good,

you don't understand her at all.

It seems Minister Pei really doesn't understand Third Princess as well as Young Master Han.

Han Shuo is watching as Qianqian suffers such humiliation

but he can stay calm and doesn't hit the forfeiture gong.

Is it because he understands her or because he doesn't love her enough?

Moreover, a woman does not need someone who understands her.

But needs someone who can truly care for her.

If that's the case then Minister Pei is the perfect match for her.

Chen Qianqian, how dare you humiliate Pei Heng in public?

You also don't acknowledge my engagement with Pei Heng.

So? You want me to admit it?

Of course, you can't admit it!

But... You can't deny it publicly, either.

What a strange logic!

Twenty five.

I was often harshly beaten by Miss Lin Qi in the Academy.

Her whip skills are the best within Huayuan City.

Since life wasn't so great before, just stop thinking about it.

When Miss Lin Qi whips someone, sometimes their flesh is torn

and sometimes they suffer internal injuries.

I don't know what kind of whipping she will use on Third Princess today.

She'll just get some external wounds.

Qianqian is still the daughter of the City Master.

Lin Qi won't get herself into trouble.

Stop trying to persuade me, I won't go!

Whether she wins or loses, lives or dies, all of it is none of my business.

I don't care nor do I want to know about it.

First Lady, the person you sent for news said─

Nonsense! Who sent someone there?

How's Qianqian?

Third Princess has injuries all over her body but she still refuses to admit defeat.

She's pressuring me.

First Lady, do you want to go there or not?

What's the use of me going there?

I'll just be laughed at.

First Lady, forgive me for this.

- What are you doing? - Zi Nian, catch up! - Yes.

Twenty-seven.

It's over, you lost!

Yuanyuan...

Qianqian!

Qianqian, admit defeat!

Rehabilitation, I promise you! I promise I will do the rehabilitation. Admit defeat now!

You will die if you keep on fighting, Qianqian!

Listen to your sister, admit defeat now!

It's a competition, don't act so pitiful!

Who are you trying to impress?

As a worthless person, I will only be ridiculed by the world, no matter what.

You want to make me stand up again.

It's just like you winning the martial arts competition even though you have lost all your martial arts.

Do you think is it possible?

Then you will still score one point higher than Lin Qi.

At this time, even if you both fall off the stage and come to a tie,

you will still be the victor of the martial arts competition.

- Qianqian! - Qianqian!

Qianqian!

Are you alright?

Qianqian!

Are you okay? Get up slowly!

Qianqian!

Chen Qianqian, you cheated!

It's you who underestimated me.

Third Princess, you have won the martial arts competition now.

If you earn an A grade on your discourse, then that will be perfect!

[Blossom of a hundred flowers]

Don't turn around, don't look up, don't move. Be a good girl whilst I apply the medication, okay?

Don't move!

Lin Qi whipped Qianqian twenty-seven times.

I want her life.

Before she dies, I will slash her twenty-seven times with a knife.

If there is one slash missing...

you'll suffer it for her.

Yes, Young Master.

I'll guarantee more and not less.

Han Shuo!

Bai Ji! Come here for a moment.

Are you...

S-sore!

Are you going to seek revenge on Lin Qi?

Let me tell you, she deserves more than death.

I have a better way to punish her.

Zi Rui, my back itches.

[Accumulate achievements to influence descendants]

What did the doctor say?

Eldest sister has finished applying ointment.

It's not that painful now, you don't have to worry.

That's good!

- On the competition ground─ - On the competition ground─

On the competition ground, you couldn't bear to see me hurt

so you mentioned our marriage contract again, right?

I knew it!

I had to win this competition.

So...

Wait a minute, Minister Pei!

I heard that over the past few years, Minister Pei ignored this engagement.

But today you mentioned it again in public.

Is it because you had no other option

or do you have other intentions?

So what if I had no other option?

- So what if I had other intentions? - If you had no other option,

then I'll treat it entirely as Minister Pei's consideration for his student.

As Qianqian's husband,

I'll thank you on her behalf.

If you have other intentions...

I once suffered from a heart disease

and therefore couldn't stay by Qianqian's side.

But now my heart disease is cured.

So I definitely grow old together with Qianqian

and stay together forever.

I hope Minister Pei can forget about your engagement with Qianqian soon.

Grow old together...

Stay together forever...

What's done cannot be undone.

Since some things did not happen

then it will not be possible anymore.

Don't delay yourself for someone you have no chance with.

I think Lin Qi is quite nice.

She seems besotted with you.

Then I'll ask Young Master a question, too.

Ever since you entered Yueli Mansion,

Qianqian stole the Dragon Bone for you and became a commoner but when she was whipped by Lin Qi,

you didn't show any signs of pain.

Are you treating Qianqian sincerely or do you have other intentions?

What right do you, an outsider, have to question my feelings for Qianqian?

I've been engaged to Qianqian for fifteen years,

how am I an outsider?

It was a marriage contract you had no interest in and didn't want to carry out.

That doesn't count.

The City Master might not think this way.

Are you admitting that you like Qianqian?

There's nothing to deny.

Previously you had no interest in Qianqian.

It's only because I suddenly appeared

and stole her from you.

Now you are anxious.

That doesn't mean that you have sincere feelings towards her.

I might not have been sincere before

but I am definitely true to her now.

Then don't blame me for showing you no mercy in the future.

Same to you.

Pei Heng dared to admit that he likes Qianqian in front of me.

Does he really think I don't dare to kill?

Young Master, Minister Pei has the guts to irritate you

because he relies on the fact he is the only child of the late Military Minister Pei.

But you shouldn't forget that behind you

is the whole of Xuanhu City.

As long as we light the beacon and march our army here,

not just Third Princess,

even Pei Heng will be yours.

- What would I want Pei Heng for? - That's true, that's true! S-Sore...

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 would evolve against 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 ♫