Original subtitles

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

[Moonlight Night by Shuang Sheng and Yao Yang]

♫ 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 21]

Mother, I have prepared the order for your abdication.

We are just missing your City Master seal.

This is the thing you have done most properly and thoughtfully since you were born.

Thank you for your compliment, Mother.

If an abdication order can be forged,

why don't you forge a City Master seal, too?

It's such a simple task.

Since you know that these can all be forged,

then how will people be convinced by an order that can be forged?

Why don't you help me once last time?

Walk out here and publicly announce in the discussion chamber,

that you are giving your position to me and that Chen Qianqian is a commoner.

Didn't you mention before

that you raised me to become your heir?

The current City Master has ruled the city for twenty-five years.

There has been chaos but thanks to the spirit of our ancestors,

we were revitalized by virtue of astrological signs and the understanding of our people.

Although we have the people's favor, the City Master's health is not in a good condition

and is no longer able to support Huayuan City.

Although Third Princess Chen Qianqian has been named Young City Master,

she is badly behaved and lacking in morals.

She is unsuited to bear a position of importance and inferior to Second Lady Chen Chuchu

who is kind-hearted and caring for the people.

How kind-hearted and caring you are!

Also, to describe her as badly behaved and lacking in morals!

Did you know

that the year you were born,

it was the time of Huayuan and Xuanhu's battle.

In order to protect Huayuan City, Military General Pei

died a martyr.

At that time, I wanted to raise you to be as upright and proper as she was.

Afterwards, you became more and more like her.

If... you can inherit Huayuan City

and become the City Master,

then you would be living up to your virtuous talent.

What is your intention by mentioning the late Military Minister Pei?

I... I just remembered some matters from the past.

It seems like all my efforts these years

have been wasted.

Mother, it's about time.

Do you still remember why the corner is missing on this seal?

You used it as a toy when you were young.

You tossed it and accidentally cracked one of the corners.

I... didn't blame you.

I didn't expect that when you next touched this,

you would be doing disloyal and unfilial things.

If I knew this day would come,

then I should have punished you heavily back then.

I should have made you aware of what treason means!

We have come this far.

I cannot turn back now.

City Master.

You... dare to threaten me?

Mother, just grant my wish this time.

- You... - Give it to me...

Chuchu!

Second Lady, Young Master Han just rebelled.

Our people have been constrained by the Xuanhu troops.

What?

Han Shuo dares to plot against me?

You've invited the enemy in, you idiot!

Han Shuo is such a sly person, he isn't someone you can control.

Only Qianqian can.

Han Shuo!

City Master! City Master!

Han Shuo, you said you would team up with me

but you betrayed me when I was confronting Mother.

It's you that trusted people too easily, just like me in the past.

Chen Qianqian is the one who deceived you.

I treated you with a sincere heart but due to her mistakes, you treat me like this?

You have to blame yourself for being women from Huayuan City.

Do you only have Chen Qianqian in your heart?

Second Lady!

Stop!

Pei Heng? You stole the flower token? Capture Han Shuo immediately!

The City Guard protects the City Master and protects Huayuan.

They would never dishonour the Pei Family's reputation!

It looks like between me and your Mother...

you still chose your Mother.

Between me and Huayuan City... you chose Huayuan City.

Han Shuo.

There is no conflict between my feelings for you and my intention to protect Huayuan's people.

Can you understand it?

Capture them all!

Reporting!

Minister Pei! A bunch of mountain bandits helped us control the city gate!

Bandits? It is Meng Guo?

Meng Guo? How did I forget him?

Young Master, if we don't leave now, then we won't have time!

There is still something I need to obtain.

Once you dominate Huayuan City, the Young City Master will be yours eventually.

Huh--!

- Come with me, Qianqian. - Stop!

Mother?

Capture Han Shuo and Chen Chuchu!

Mother!

Chuchu,

our relation as a mother and daughter ends now.

Perhaps initially, it was because I owed you

but now we are even.

Young City Master, did you receive our letter?

Han Shuo! The Young City Master ordered me to follow you but I let you escape.

Today, I'm going to catch you again in order not to disappoint Young City Master.

Han Shuo, please give up.

You are saying that Han Shuo was the main mastermind,

and Chuchu was his hostage?

Chuchu was always obedient and cautious.

If she wasn't forced by an evil person, she would never betray you.

She tried to stab Qianqian with her sword because

she wanted to prevent Han Shuo escaping.

You were the one who stole Chuchu's flower token,

and now you are trying to absolve her.

Even if I'm not trying to clear her name,

I am sure you will also spare her life.

It is a serious wrong to covet the position of City Master.

How do you know I would let her go?

Because I know she is the only daughter of the late General Pei.

You promised my mother that you would treat Chuchu well.

How do you know about this?

When my Mother died in battle,

you pitied Chuchu for being young

so you brought her back to the manor and raised her yourself.

At that time, I could already remember things.

But now,

Chuchu has made a huge mistake.

Let Han Shuo die in her stead.

If he dies, then the public can be silenced on this matter.

Chuchu can be an accessory criminal

or a hostage, or even a person enduring hardship to accomplish her ambition

but ended up changing sides and being a hero.

In short, Han Shuo must be responsible for all the crimes.

Good! You are even better than your Mother.

You are definitely not disappointing your mother's expectations.

Although I planned everything, I still forgot about Meng Guo's troops.

I should have listened to Bai Ji and brought Meng Guo to my side.

Now you are getting your wish.

I came to save you.

Do you think I can still live now?

A mother and daughter fall out, a sister looks to seize power.

Even if it was just for her own dignity,

the City Master would still silence me.

If I want you to live, then you can.

Do you think I will still trust you?

Han Shuo, do you still not know whether my feelings for you are real or not?

I think I'm a smart person

but you're always making me feel like I'm just acting smart.

No matter what I want to do,

it will still develop the way you want it to.

What did I want?

♫ An inkstone used to paint a picture ♫

♫ A single word is worth a thousand pieces of gold ♫

♫ Paint mountains and rivers on paper with a pure heart ♫

♫ Wind and rain are not afraid of rumors ♫

♫ Wake up in the middle of the night; So many ups and downs in life ♫

♫ Look at a chessboard to see the future ♫

♫ It takes one blow to win ♫

To cook rice. (TN: Consummate)

♫ But grudges entangle ♫

♫ Black and white are intertwined ♫

♫ It's not easy to give up but there's no chance to regret ♫

♫ I have to make my own decision ♫

Qianqian!

Mother, can you not kill Han Shuo?

If you must kill Han Shuo today

then I'll die with him here.

We are really married now.

I'm not lying to you this time.

I truly like him.

I can let Chuchu have the Young City Master position.

With your guidance,

she will surely become a sage City Master.

In future, you will sleep well without worries.

Mother, just treat me as if I died the day I married Han Shuo.

I beg you.

I beg you, please spare Han Shuo.

As long as you spare him, I'll relinquish all of this.

And me? What about me?

You don't want your own mother anymore because of a man?

Mother, are you happy being the City Master?

I didn't want to be the Young City Master, initially.

I just want Han Shuo.

Then I definitely need to kill him.

Behead him!

- Han Shuo! - Qianqian.

Qianqian, Qianqian!

Don't!

Han Shuo.

I hope my death can lead this disaster to an end.

Mother, please spare Han Shuo!

Qianqian!

- Qianqian! - Third Princess!

Don't!

Xiao Qian!

City Master!

Xiao Qian! Xiao Qian!

Qianqian!

♫ In my lifetime, you're the only one I love ♫

♫ I want to settle down and enjoy the peace ♫

Qianqian!

♫ In this life full of uncertainty ♫

Qianqian!

♫ All my life's wishes ♫

♫ Are about you ♫

♫ Sharing our joys and sorrows, facing troubles together ♫

♫ Even in difficult times, it will be easy to go through with you ♫ [Scatter early and collect later]

♫ For the rest of my life ♫

♫ Can we be together? ♫

♫ As long as I'm with you, life is sweet ♫ [Memorial for loved wife, Chen Qianqian]

♫ I hope this dream comes true ♫

Stop looking! You'll just be upset.

It was my fault.

I didn't know she loved you this much.

Just to make the City Master pardon you

she even killed herself in exchange!

If I knew

then I wouldn't have stolen the flower token

and led the City Guard to encircle you.

You had no choice

and you were in a different position.

You also did it to save Qianqian.

I also wouldn't have convinced City Master

to make you bear

responsibility for all the crimes.

It was you who told City Master to kill me?

This was all out of selfishness then.

Did you think you could be with Qianqian if I died?

It was me

who caused Qianqian to commit suicide for love.

Yes, it's all your fault.

Look!

She would rather lie in the coffin

than let me die and then marry you.

You still dare to say those words?

She killed herself and you are not showing a hint of grief!

I can tell that you were only using her, deceiving her, and tricking her!!

I just hate that I didn't show her who you truly are!

Or to punish you for your crimes!

Now this is the case,

you have no destiny to be with Qianqian in this lifetime.

In future... forget about her.

I can't forget her.

How can I forget her?

I let her wait for too long. [Heroic image will always be remembered]

Ever since our childhood,

our engagement was organized.

I should have followed this destiny.

It was my fault for being young and foolish

and always delaying it.

So ultimately, we missed each other.

You mean that

if you agreed earlier, then I wouldn't have a chance?

Xuanhu men are fickle and without emotion.

If I knew this would happen then I shouldn't have let you have her!

You let me?

Clearly, I fought for her!

I loved Qianqian sincerely

but you see it as nothing.

Sincerely?

Are you willing to die for your love?

Die for love?

You don't dare to

but I dare.

Qianqian is someone I love.

- I won't let her die... alone. - Don't.

Just wait a little bit. Don't be impulsive.

I will stay by her side.

I told you to wait!

Wait!

Pei Heng...

Qianqian! Qianqian!

You're still alive?

I made a prop, intending to fool everyone.

You faked your death?

Didn't we agree to trick everyone?

But when it comes to Pei Heng, you can't bear it?

You nearly forced him to die. What intentions do you have?

But... I just... Accidentally said something wrong.

Pei Heng, I'm sorry for making you upset.

I was forced to do this as I had no other choice.

It was for Han Shuo and

also to let Chuchu

lower her guard.

Are you... going to leave Huayuan City?

Han Shuo, can you leave for a bit?

I need to talk to Pei Heng.

Everything you said... I heard it all.

If I had this courage earlier,

maybe we wouldn't be...

- wouldn't be like this today. - Pei Heng,

maybe from the start, we weren't meant to be.

The me that you like,

is not the me you know.

It's also not the me in your imagination.

Just pretend that I was poisoned to death on the night of my wedding.

At that time you were still very annoyed with me.

There would be one less annoyance in the world.

You also wouldn't be forced to marry someone you don't like.

If you think this way, will you feel better?

But you didn't die.

In my life up to this point,

the best thing I ever did

was to fall in love with you after your wedding.

As if life

only started to have meaning from that moment onwards.

You were the one who said that I can have my own dreams,

and can be like a woman doing whatever I want to.

But later on, I realized

that my dreams,

my favorite thing

was only you.

But only after meeting Han Shuo,

did I learn what love feels like.

Pei Heng, you will meet someone really great in the future.

So you don't have to worry about me.

I will live well.

Okay.

From tomorrow on,

I won't like you anymore.

You also don't need to worry about me, either.

Okay.

It's agreed.

[Yueli Mansion]

Third Princess...

You're not coming back.

Young City Master.

Young City Master!

Young City Master!

Young City Master!

Young City Master!

Go peacefully, Young City Master!

Why did you come?

After all, Qianqian is my sister.

I came to offer my condolences.

She's already...

dead.

She won't steal anything from you anymore.

You should worry about yourself instead.

So, Chen Qianqian is dead, but why didn't Pei Heng cry?

Zi Chu, go find some things for me.

What were you two talking about?

Nothing! Why do you need to know so much?

I'm afraid... that Pei Heng still loves you.

In many years' time, when you need a posthumous name, I'll give you one

called... Xuanhu's King of Jealousy!

I think that'll be good!

The big group is here! They're here!

Young City Master, the City Master, First Lady and Second Lady have all come to offer condolences!

- You should both hurry up! - Hurry up and cover it for me.

I'm telling you, Chuchu is very vigilant.

Don't let Mother discover anything! Hurry, hurry! Hurry!

Why do I feel that you're hiding something from me, other than the matter about Pei Heng?

I have to know everything so that I can be at ease.

Young Master, hurry! They're here already!

Enough, hurry and cover it!

We are already open and honest with each other, what else can I hide from you? Close it...

Each time you lie, your gaze is erratic.

You haven't explained about your martial arts ability yet.

I'll explain to you when we reach Xuanhu City, okay?

Hurry and cover it! Hurry, there's no time!

Fine, then it's settled!

If you dare to lie again, I will become the iron husband! (TN: Become more dictatorial)

Leave me a crack!

[Memorial tablet for beloved wife, Chen Qianqian]

Qianqian.

Qianqian.

- Qianqian. - Mother, let's see Qianqian one last time.

City Master!

It's better not to so you're not upset.

Mother.

Mother, Qianqian has already passed away.

Your health is more important.

Forget it!

Let's not see her and let her rest.

Mother,

I know a way of preventing the body from decomposing

so the deceased can retain their image forever.

What method?

Use cinnabar to refine mercury and fill her blood vessels with it.

This will prevent the body from decomposing.

Won't this poison me to death?

No matter what, Qianqian was the the Young City Master when she was alive.

How can we disrespect her body?

Forget it! Let her rest in peace.

If that's the case, I have a high quality coffin

that doesn't leak, can repel insects, and is damp-proof.

Her noble status will be more prominent.

I'll change it for Qianqian later.

If the coffin is sealed properly,

before Han Shuo digs me out, I'll suffocate to death!

Qianqian disobeyed the City Master's order and is considered a sinner,

she can't use such a good coffin.

You should save it for yourself.

Since she's a sinner, she can't enter our ancestors' mausoleum

but Mother won't want to see Qianqian's soul wandering outside

to become a lonely soul or a wild ghost, right?

Why don't we cremate her body instead of burying her?

We can refine her into a relic and worship her in the ancestral hall

to make sure she rests in peace.

She wants to turn me into ashes.

She won't even let me go even after my death!

What deep grudge or hatred do you have towards Qianqian?

Han Shuo, you seem so anxious,

is it because you have a guilty conscience?

Did you do something to Qianqian?

Chen Chuchu!

She's your sister.

- Chen Chuchu! - Stop it!

Air!

There's no air!

Qianqian.

Qianqian!

My daughter!

Qianqian... Mother is saying farewell to you here.

If your spirit can hear me,

then frequently visit me in my dreams.

Every month on the first and fifteenth day, I will offer sacrifices for you.

Your two sisters

will also never forget you.

- I'm sorry for your loss, City Master. - I'm sorry for your loss, City Master.

Mother.

Yuanyuan.

Yuanyuan. Chuchu.

In future, I'll only have you two.

I will take care of Qianqian's funeral.

You may all leave.

City Master, life and death are determined by destiny.

Your...

health is most important.

Han Shuo,

Qianqian has sacrificed everything just for you.

You must treat her well.

Mother... just left like that?

She didn't even stay longer to say a few more words to my body?

Is she still angry with me?

She wouldn't forgive me even though I'm dead.

I reckon she already knows about your plan.

This is child's play.

City Master is saying that the Third Princess faked her death?

If it wasn't for my protection, her plan would have been exposed long ago.

The Third Princess is really stubborn.

In order to save Han Shuo, she made you so upset.

Not only to save Han Shuo,

it's also to save Huayuan City.

From now on, Chuchu will be the only possible successor.

There will be less conflict.

Although the citizens of Huayuan City favor her, Chuchu can't stand her.

If she didn't die, Chuchu and I,

will never get along peacefully.

Unless Young City Master wanted to give up the position?

Today, I admitted news of her death.

That also means we are no longer mother and daughter.

That day on the execution grounds, she betrayed me for Han Shuo.

Today, in the mourning hall,

I betrayed her for Huayuan.

I don't know if Qianqian will blame me.

I'm sure she will understand your painstaking decisions.

But... it will be difficult for her to return to Huayuan City.

Who knows

when you will see each other again?

Tonight, order people to escort her to the cemetery and give her the opportunity to leave.

Yes.

City Master has ordered the burial of Third Princess in the cemetery tonight.

I'm going to transform Chen Qianqian's fake death into her real death so she is buried there forever.

Yes, I will definitely accomplish this mission.

Go there and return quickly! I also need to find a means of retrieving the flower token.

Actually, if you are promoted to being the Young City Master,

it is also appropriate to appoint Young Master Pei as the Military Minister.

What are you saying?

How can a man be eligible to lead an army into battle and command the City Guard?

However, once I am Young City Master, then everything will be different.

I will appoint you as a lieutenant.

I will do my utmost to aid you, My Lady.

Go on then.

Can you walk a bit faster? I am scared. It's really scary in here.

If you're scared, I can come in to hold you in my arms.

Don't! If you come in, it'll seem like you're burying yourself with me.

Also, there isn't enough oxygen in here for two people.

What is oxygen?

Oxygen is a gas that humans require to live.

If there isn't any then humans cannot survive.

Then you're my oxygen.

Let her go!

Su Ziying?

Chen Qianqian, as expected, you aren't dead.

Yingying, d-don't be rash! Put down your sword first.

I know what it is you want. P-put down the sword so we can talk properly, okay?

I want you to die!

Lin Qi?

Lin Qi? You didn't die?

I didn't get my revenge so I can't die!

- Speak! Did Chen Chuchu order you to come here? - It's not important who ordered me to come.

What's important is that none of you should be alive.

If you have the ability, then kill me.

If you surrendered and worked for me, then we wouldn't have all this trouble!

How are you going to deal with him?

Young City Master!

Capture him and release him seven times! He will surely change his ways and become better.

He will be utterly convinced by you!

Brother Meng, Su Ziying is different from you.

If we let him go, then we can't catch him again.

I will pursue him to the ends of the earth!

How are you going to deal with him?

Su Ziying has tried to kill you multiple times.

- It's not a loss to kill him. - Wait!

D-don't kill him! Just t-tie him up! It'll save us trouble.

Take your good brother away then.

Thank you. Let's go, let's go! Let's go!

What brought you here?

I heard you died and will be buried here so I was coming to burn incense for you.

Who knew this would happen?

If I had known, I would have come later.

Then, who knows? I might actually be able to burn incense for you.

I actually saved you instead.

You have sharp words of a knife but the soft heart of tofu.

I know you can't bear to lose me.

You understand me so well.

Now that Chuchu has seen through the act of faking death,

in future, it'll be hard to dodge her secret attacks.

Come to Xuanhu City with me! I will take you to my home.

From now on, the matters in Huayuan City will have nothing to do with you.

- Let's go to Xuanhu City together. - I can't.

Who's that?

That person is a merchant traveling from Xuanhu CIty.

He's the one who rescued me when I was injured.

We... we...

You're married?

That's great! Call him over! We can accompany each other on the way. Call him over! Come on!

Who said I was going to go with you?

Now, I am someone with a husband!

Now, I am also someone with a husband.

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

[Rumors 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 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 characters in a story control themselves ♫

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