All language subtitles for EP10_ The Legend of Zhuohua [WeTV]

♪Roaming freely
through the cycles of time♪

♪In an ardent and liberated soul♪

♪Over thorny roads,
across treacherous heights♪

♪With whom do I travel along?♪

♪I'm willing to brave
life's twists and turns♪

♪For the well-being of people♪

♪Still embracing the original innocence♪

♪Promises made, heard and fulfilled♪

♪And it reaches far and wide♪

♪I will shine like stars
in the dark night♪

♪And stride through fate's ups and downs,
leaning toward the sun♪

♪Moments turn into eternity,
fleeting years become forever♪

♪Despite the long journey ahead,
the light within never dims♪

♪Because someone is waiting for me♪

♪And they will shape the dream
to completion♪

=The Legend of Zhuohua=

(Adapted from "She Was Once
a Playful Soul" by Sui Yu Er An)

=Episode 10=

(This is a work of fiction.)

(Jishan Hall)

The porridge is too watery.

The kids are growing.

Put more rice into this.

Your Highness,
the rice price is on the rise.

The Jishan Hall in the capital
opened not long ago.

We don't have an abundance of money

or rice.

I received
a handsome reward at the palace.

We'll put that to use.

Yes.

Is there anything else?

I'm afraid Official Shen
won't be here again.

After all, you refused to marry him
in front of everyone.

Mr. Shen,

what does your name mean?

Jinghong Yipie?

Isn't this your name?

This line

is an idiom.

(Jinghong Yipie)
It means a great wonder

that is transient

but not easily forgotten.

It stays in your memory.

Understood?

Yes.

I've been searching all day.

There you are, our Zhuangyuan.

Time to receive your decree.

The imperial decree arrives!

Shen Jinghong of Huaizhou,

the Zhuangyuan
of the 24th year of the Zhaoming Reign,

will hereby receive the Primary
Six-Rank position of editor,

implemented by the head of Hanlin Academy.

The 24th year of the Zhaoming Reign,
on the fifth day of the third month.

The end.

I'm grateful for His Majesty.

I am here

to congratulate you
on winning first place.

I was waiting at your home,

but you never showed up.

As it turned out,

you're at my sister's place.

My apologies, Your Highness.

Well,

I'm not that petty of a person.

Chen, it's not Mr. Shen's fault.

He's been helping out
at Jishan Hall lately.

The kids love him.

You're kind as ever.

If Jishan Hall needs anything,

let me know.

Chen, you have my thanks.

Don't mention it, Jiao.

I was going to celebrate for you,

but it seems

you have work at hand.

I appreciate the thought, Your Highness.

However,

I promised the children

to give them a lesson.

It's all right.

We can meet up later.

Jiao, I take my leave now.

See His Highness off for me.

Yes.

Come with me.

Yes.

Becoming the Zhuangyuan
is worth celebrating.

I have a book
titled "Records of Governance".

It's my gift to you.

The court is unpredictable.

A great duty warrants a long journey.

Do not give up halfway.

I'll remember that.

The First Prince
has high expectations of you.

Your career should be your priority.

Do your best as his aide.

Do not waste your time and effort

on distractions.

An officer must serve the people.

What I did today

is a service for the people.

Young Lady, everything is packed up.

Housing in Zhuque Street
comes with too steep a price.

We barely have money left

after we pay the rent.

Don't worry.

I will do my best to make more money.

I won't let you starve.

None of us should starve.

Indeed. No one will be starved.

By the way, Juli,

pack these herbs up for me.

Send them to Madam Lu

and Miss Song.

After we move to Zhuque Street,

we'll live pretty far from Flower Alley.

Commuting won't be as easy as now.

Save the frequently used herbs for them

in case of an emergency.

Yes.

♪Roaming freely
through the cycles of time♪

It's beautiful.

Yeah, Young Lady.

Look at that.

♪Dreams in your hair,
through life's stories unfold♪

Look at this, Young Lady.
I was right!

Yeah. This house is so spacious.

Young Lady, that house is gorgeous.

It's on a lake!

♪Life is a winding journey,
a lone path you grind♪

These are all ours now.

♪In an ardent and liberated soul♪

♪Over thorny roads,
across treacherous heights♪

♪With whom do I travel along?♪

(Young Lady, our new home is amazing.)

It's much bigger than the house
in Flower Alley.

But the rent is a bit pricey.

We could get tons of
marinated trotters with it.

But for Third Madam,

it's worth every penny.

Yes.

Now, I have a job

and we have a place to stay.

When we get the day off,

we must start looking for the place

where my mother once lived.

Yes.

When I learn the truth
about my mother's past

and get promoted at work,

I'll get a substantial raise.

You can get as many trotters

as you want then.

How nice of you.

Young Lady, what would you like to have?

Is food all you can think about?

Food is bliss.

But dinner tonight was a bit too salty.

I'll ease up on the seasoning next time.

OK.

Go to sleep.

I must report

to Hanlin Academy tomorrow morning.

You're already asleep?

What a silly girl.

(From now on,)

(I must never place my fate)

(in another's hand.)

(I must walk this path on my own.)

Who is there?

No one's here.

(Ciming Hall)

I was told
that you and that female Tanhua

have been very close.

We don't always get female scholars.

I admire her talents.

So I thought I should help her out.

You

are always too kind.

You've only known her for a few days.

I bet you don't even know
where she comes from.

You've enlightened me

when I was little, Your Highness.

How fated we are.

Was it in Jiangnan?

Your Highness.

Do you remember that?

Your accent

sounds like folks
from Huaizhou, Jiangnan.

I am from Yanzhou, actually.

I do know where she is from.

She was born in Yanzhou of Jiangnan.

She passed the imperial examination
in spite of her young age.

She has outstanding talents.

All right.

You've been serving me for long enough.

You must be tired.

You may go back now.

Grandmother, rest well.

Your Majesty.

I've been watching Mu Zhuohua for days.

There's nothing unusual.

Except for...

What is it?

She moved to a new house.

She is now an official, after all.

It may not be suitable for her
to live on Flower Alley anymore.

It's normal if she wants to live closer

to where she works.

If there's nothing unusual,

stop wasting your time on this woman.

Yes. I understand.

Juli!

Juli, it's time to wake up.

Wake up!

How do I look?

Young Lady.

Why are you up so early?

We did cleaning
and moved house yesterday.

Aren't you tired at all?

Not at all.

This is my first day at work.

I must embrace

this new chapter of life
in my best condition.

(Hanlin Academy)

Here at Hanlin Academy,

we write books and record history,

(Official Wang of Hanlin Academy)
and we compose the edicts.

(Official Wang of Hanlin Academy)

We may not hold high ranks here,

but this place grooms great leaders.

What you're seeing

is where we write books
and record history.

This shall be your workplace
from now on.

These tasks may look simple.

But they require
great wisdom and knowledge.

Official Sun.

By the way,

if there is anything you need help with,

feel free to ask me.

Much obliged, sir.

You're welcome.

Here, let's go inside.

Come on.

For the first time,

there is a female officer
in Hanlin Academy!

That is your desk.

This is Ms. Mu's desk.

Look at her.

The uniform looks preposterous

on a woman!

A lady

should be delicate and gentle.

Only then is she likable.

Do you expect her to come here
with rouge on her face

while wearing an extravagant outfit?

Why not?

What can a woman like her possibly do?

She will have to get married
and have children eventually.

Why not dress up

and please our eyes?

That should work!

In that case,

I think men should get married
and have a family of their own.

They can do well
keeping the wife and children company.

Why don't you go home

and start preparing dinner?

(Hanlin Academy)
Wouldn't that be great?

Besides, how can you be sure

the virtues of our ancestors
are not the same

as womanly virtues?

Judging by the gentlemen's logic,

we all die eventually.

Why do you two even bother
becoming officers?

Why not buy yourself a coffin

and sleep in it?

Our Zhuangyuan and Tanhua
are really eloquent.

Your logic is certainly outstanding.

Well said.

Don't forget, Mr. Sun,

you're an outstanding Bangyan yourself.

I'm flattered.

(There goes her insolence again.)

(How could Father assign me a tutor)

(like her?)

Your Highness.

As the chief examiner of the day,

I shall do one last thing for you.

I came

to relay His Majesty's decree.

Shen Jinghong,

Sun Yunqian...

And Mu Zhuohua.

In a few days, you shall
start giving lessons at Zhixing College.

Much obliged, Your Majesty.

Rise.

Over the years, old scholars
have been giving us lessons.

But Father changed the rules this year.

You must live up

to Father's expectations.

Yes, Your Highness.

The academy is full of conifers.

But an osmanthus plant
stands out among them.

What an unsightly view.

Your Highness,

I think the osmanthus plant
looks pretty.

The poise is just as graceful
as the conifers.

Ms. Mu, the plant that sticks out

gets uprooted by the tornado.

Your Highness
and I share the same thought.

I also think the osmanthus plant

stands out.

You are good with your words, Ms Mu.

Indeed, Your Highness.

Very well. I shall wait and see

how talented and skilled Ms. Mu is.

Safe travel, Your Highness.

Now that she gets the chance
to be His Highness' tutor.

Who knows
when she will become a consort?

Now that you mention it,

I wish I were a woman.

Don't be silly.

From what I see,

the only osmanthus plant in the yard

will grow to be tall and strong.

Thank you, Shen.

I believe

when there is a will, there is a way.

Endeavors shall be rewarded.

Well said.

What do you plan to teach

the three princes?

Good question.

I'll teach geography.

Geography?

You certainly are knowledgeable.

I'm flattered.

I may not know as much
as you and Official Sun.

But I read a variety of books.

I can teach the princes

about the cultures
and customs of the nation.

I hope they like it.

These three are no pushovers.

Jinghong,

you'll have to take the lead.

When Ms. Mu isn't afraid,

why are you worried?

Good point.

Sun, Shen.

Do you think
that we can stand tall and proud

like the trees

years from now

and become pillars of Xuanzheng Hall?

I'm sure we can.

A life with grand ambitions

shall not bring disappointments
as the rivers flow.

With ten years...

No, just five years.

I shall bring changes
to the imperial court of Southern Chen.

I don't share Jinghong's

grand ambitions and visions.

My focus is managing
the Ministry of Works.

We build cities and fix houses.

None shall ever lose their homes again.

Sun, Shen.

This osmanthus tree
shall be our witness today.

Five years from now, the three of us

shall make a name for ourselves

in the imperial court.

- Yes!
- Yes!

Young Lady, what are you drawing?

This is a map.

In a few days,
we, the three top scholars,

will be giving
the three princes lessons.

Shen Jinghong is close
to the First Prince.

Sun Yunqian is the cousin
of the other two princes.

But me?

You have no one back you up, Young Lady.

But I am someone

who's already escaped a marriage.

I topped the imperial examination.

I even earned Lord Ding's trust.

I made it through all of these

great challenges.

Why would I be scared of

giving lessons to the three princes?

By the way, Juli,

didn't I tell you

to prepare some presents?

Are they ready?

I have a day off tomorrow.

We should help my mother
find her old home.

I have them ready, Young Lady.

We can set out tomorrow morning.

Great, we'll do just that.

Young Lady, are you sure
we can find her home this way?

Yes.

I remember Mother
once told me this when I was little.

Mother, do you like apricot blossoms?

I don't.

When I was little,

there was a spring

where apricot blossoms
covered the trees.

The petals fell into the pond.

I tried to pick them up.

But I fell into the water

and almost drowned.

What happened then?

Then?

I can't remember.

An apricot tree and a pond?

Yes.

If this street
is full of elder imperial physicians,

we should ask around.

Let's start with this.

Yes.

Coming.

Greetings.

Young ladies,
is there anything I can help you with?

We just moved here recently.

We live at the manor
on the 17th of the street.

We came by to visit our neighbors.

Juli.

We prepared a little gift for you.

I hope you like it.

That is very nice of you.

Come in.

Yes. Thank you.

There is no need to bring me a gift

for a visit.

People move in and out all the time.

But I've never met anyone

who is as well-mannered as you.

The apricot tree is beautiful.

Our apricot tree

has the most beautiful blossoms
on Zhuque Street.

Madam, do you mean

there are other houses

with apricot trees in the yard?

They symbolize great skills.

In the past,

physicians from
the Imperial Academy of Medicine

loved to have
an apricot tree in the yard.

So there must be many
imperial physicians on the street.

In the past, yes.

But not anymore.

About 30 years ago,

several imperial physicians
were in grave trouble.

The others thought it was a bad omen.

So, they moved away.

Grave trouble?

Yes.

Rumor has it

that they failed to save a person
of prestige in the palace.

Their family wealth was confiscated.

Even their wives and children
were banished as outcasts.

We were on the street the whole day.

Many houses have an apricot tree
in the yard.

But none of them has a pond.

All that's left is the one next door.

No one knows its owner.

No one has seen anyone move in either.

But it's such a huge house.

There must be a pond in there.

Young Lady, are you saying...

Juli, get me a ladder.

Yes.

Young Lady, why do you need a ladder?

I want to check out the house.
Go get me a ladder.

Young Lady, wait here.

Wait here.

There should be a pond.

I got it, Young Lady.

Come closer.

That's safe.

Silly girl.

I'm visiting a neighbor,

not entering a thieves' den.

Is this necessary?

Just in case

the house

is a den of a tiger or worse.

If a tiger lived there,

would this mole save me?

Would a tiger be picky with its food?

Get me the ladder, quick.

Go.

Young Lady, here you go.

Juli, wait for me at home.

Young Lady, stay safe!

(That person looks
so familiar from the back.)

Zhimo.

Get me the cloak.

(Zhimo?)

(He is Lord Ding!)

Zhimo?

Get me the cloak.

(I should run.)

(No!)

(What if he turns around?)

(Whatever, I'm taking my chances.)

Lord Ding, it's me.

Mu Zhuohua?

It's you again.

My Lord...

My Lord, I was merely curious
about who lived here.

I came over
because I thought no one was here.

I didn't know

this was your house.

My Lord, your cloak.

Let me get it for you.

What are the odds?

Perhaps

we are fated to meet here.

Mu Zhuohua.

Your footsteps betrayed you.

My Lord,
I didn't mean to keep it a secret.

My Lord.

You... You are a kind person.

Please forgive me.

It won't happen again.

Never.

(Oh no! What is he doing?)

(How could I have known he'd be here?)

(I haven't made up my mind.)

(Why did I get myself
in this situation again?)

Come with me.

What?

(An apricot tree and a pond.)

(My mother's parents lived here.)

Judging by what you said earlier,

you live next door.

I thought

that was quite a coincidence.

Indeed.

You are an editor of Hanlin Academy.

Hanlin Academy
is far from Zhuque Street.

Why did you choose to move here?

My Lord,

I moved here
because the rent here is cheap.

You are a man of prestigious status.

You wouldn't know

the hardship of those
who have to drift around.

That day at Fuyun Temple,

I gave you 500 taels.

You've used up all that money already?

(Oh no.)

(Playing poor won't work.)

(I need another idea.)

My Lord!

I...

I moved here because I admire you.

But you always ignore me.

So I followed you here

to quench this lovesickness.

Living next door

helps me close the distance
between the two of us.

I get to see you more often.

What is this nonsense?

My Lord.

On my way back to the city that day,

I suddenly caught a cold.

You were the one

who took care of me so attentively.

No one has ever been so nice to me.

Therefore,

I fell for you.

However,

I am aware of my lowly background.

I'm not worthy of you.

So I thought

I could just stay by your side

in silence.

I can recognize you simply by looking

at the back of your head.

My love for you is deep and true.

I am surprised.

You're good at flirting.

My Lord, anything is worth it

if I can get your attention.

I wouldn't have been bold enough

to come here

if you hadn't seduced me first.

When did I ever seduce you?

My Lord, if you didn't like me at all,

why would you take great care of me
on the way?

Given your status,

you could ask your servants
to do so instead.

When a man cares so much

about a woman,

he is undoubtedly

in love with her.

One more thing.

That's the peony I won.

You could have all the famous
and glamorous flowers you want.

But this flower carries my love.

If you didn't like me,

why did you take my flower?

You might as well say

the jade pendant I gave you

is a token of our love.

My Lord.

Do you admit

you're in love with me?

You claim you're in love with me.

You didn't know which path to take.

Do you have the answer now?

My Lord, they're two different matters.

They are not related.

(He is staring straight at me.)

(Did he see through my lie?)

(Don't touch me!)

(I just haven't made up my mind.)

What is this?

My Lord.

It's not easy for a woman
to survive outside.

I want to cover it.

This mole

brings bad luck to the husband.

My Lord.

Are you still mad at me?

If I am mad at you,

what will you do?

If you're still mad at me,

I'll...

I'll figure out a way to cheer you up.

Very well. I forgive you.

Thank you for your kindness.

The floor is cold. Get up.

Yes.

I shouldn't bother you any longer.

I'll be on my way now.

My Lord, time for your medicine.

My Lord.

She must be lying when she said

she loved you.

Just days ago,

she sent gifts to every household

on Zhuque Street,

especially the backstreet.

She visited every family.

She is profit-oriented.

She wouldn't be so kind

without an ulterior motive.

Given she's visited every house,

she must be looking for something.

What do you think she's looking for?

Judging by her previous whereabouts,

she doesn't know
the true identity of her mother.

She also mentioned to you

she wanted her mother
to rest in her hometown.

Could it be her grandfather

was Fu Shengru?

His only daughter...

She was indeed banished as an outcast.

That matches her description

of her mother's past.

(Had my mother not died in childbirth,)

(which gave the mastermind an opening,)

(her mother wouldn't have suffered
from such a cruel fate.)

(Perhaps)

(she could've had a better life.)

My Lord.

Mu Zhuohua is full of lies.

Even if she's not related
to the mastermind,

she is certainly up to no good.

Why not expose her identity

and lure the villains out?

A righteous man

must act righteously.

My apologies.

So...

Should we tell her about Fu Shengru?

It might not be wise

to tell her the truth.

After tonight,

I doubt she'll act recklessly again.

Zhijian.

Why do you think

people cherish flowers?

Because...

they are beautiful.

Because they are full of life.

(They always move up toward the sun.)

(A person like myself,
who has been stranded)

(in this stagnant water,)

(yearns for this very much.)

Here...

Here...

Young Lady.

This might sting a little.

By the way,

you broke into Lord Ding's house.

Wasn't he mad?

He wasn't mad at me.

But I think

he never believed the story I made up.

What story did you make up?

I told him

I was in love with him.

Young Lady, you flirted with Lord Ding!

I wasn't flirting.

I was trying to save my neck.

What if he thought

I was spying with ill intent

and had me executed?

Please, you're scaring me.

It's all right.

Therefore, I put my wits to good use.

I told him I loved him,

so he couldn't do anything to me.

Good to hear that.

By the way,

did the Third Madam live...

Juli, for us to survive,

we must keep that secret to ourselves.

Lord Ding wouldn't want me

to be caught up in this plot.

Keep that in mind.

Yes. I insisted

that I loved him. That's the deal.

Young Lady,
I need to apply the ointment here too.

Juli,

I need an outfit

that can cover this mark.

I have a gathering
with my colleagues tomorrow.

♪Unceasing love stalks my mind♪

♪Couldn't get over it♪

♪Memories touch the edges of our souls♪

♪Nowhere to anchor, lost in the expanse♪

♪We gaze at each other
in the drizzling rain♪

♪But you have gone without a trace♪

♪Leaving me all alone in the world♪

♪Like waves without a shore♪

♪Clearly you know♪

♪Clearly I understand♪

♪Clearly, our eyes brim
with muffled affections♪

♪For a hug, we burn our life♪

♪Searching for you
throughout the long journey♪

♪Clearly you know, clearly I understand♪

♪We swear to stay together
in every lifetime♪

♪For this heartbeat,
I can suffer for aye♪

♪Never part ways,
we made this promise long ago♪

♪Love and hate entwined, unforgettable♪

♪Even if we are far apart♪

♪Two souls embrace in chaos♪

♪Impossible to erase, destiny's light♪

♪Clearly you know♪

♪Clearly I understand♪

♪Clearly, our eyes brim
with muffled affections♪

♪For a hug, we burn our life♪

♪Searching for you
throughout the long journey♪

♪Clearly you know♪

♪Clearly I understand♪

♪Our minds occupied with each other♪

♪For this heartbeat♪

♪I can suffer for aye♪

♪Want to have one more glimpse of you,
even just for a second more♪