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♪The falling snow♪

♪Is bitter cold♪

♪My sigh♪

♪Misted the path in front of me♪

♪The moonlight knows my intention♪

♪I just want to make a place
for me in your heart♪

♪I laugh and I cry♪

♪Quietly building a pond in my heart♪

♪I accept all the gifts from sorrow♪

♪I can't let down my regrets♪

♪I won't admit defeat♪

♪I slowly chew
on the bitterness of life♪

♪The fragrance remains
the same after the bleak winter♪

♪Awaiting spring
to color the way back home♪

[The Double]

[Episode 29]

What a useless fool she is.

After all my years of careful nurture,

she was pushed to the edge
by a young girl.

She even wanted to cut off my hand

and kneel to apologize to Liu Wencai.

She must have gone mad.

You dare to speak of nurturing us?

Since we were young,

you've always treated my sister and me

as tools to gain power.

If not for your careful nurture,

would Shuran

have gone mad?

Do you even see me as your father?

Do you even remember
that you're a father?

Then you should do

what a father should do.

What do you mean?

Write a letter to the emperor
and resign from your position.

Say it's your fault
for not teaching your children well

and that you're willing to become a monk

and pray for the dead
to atone for your sins.

Are you crazy?

Why should I do that?

To save Shuran.

To save her,

you're willing to abandon your father?

You'll only stay
in the temple temporarily.

After the dust has settled,

I'll find a way to bring you back,

and you can continue
your luxurious life.

It's easy for you to say.

This incident has caused
such a commotion.

Who knows how long
I have to stay at the temple

before things settle down?

If you don't help her,

you'll lose more than just a daughter.

You...

Old Madam, the medicine is ready.

It will be delivered tonight
at the Hour of Xu.

Everything

is all my fault.

I thought

I managed the Jiang family well.

But I still let the Ye family fall
into the Ji family's trap.

Poor Zhenzhen left too early,

leaving Li behind
is already pitiful enough.

Yet, I didn't believe her.

The claims of matricide and fratricide

were thrown at her,

which filled her with despair
and disappointment.

Now that I think of it,

it was absolutely absurd.

Old Madam,
don't blame yourself too much.

Back when Madam Ye was alive,

Madam Ji was still an outsider.

No matter how careful you were,

you couldn't guard against outsiders.

Don't comfort me.

A mistake is a mistake.

Old Madam, Second Lady is here.

Li, you should get more rest.

Grandmother,

I want to know

what will happen to Madam Ji?

Your father and I have discussed it.

We've prepared the medicine.

It will be given to her later.

All right.

I can go and see her off.

I have a few final words to say to her.

At the Hour of Xu tonight,

you can go then.

Thank you, Grandmother.

Li.

Li.

I've done you wrong.

I know you've been wronged
all these years.

Even though we found the real culprit,

we still can't clear your name.

But don't worry.

If you ever need anything,

the family will do its best to help you

so long it's within its means.

It doesn't matter anymore.

Old Madam, Consort Li sent a message.

Today, Official Li stepped down
from his position as an apology.

He said that Ji Shuran's actions

were not her wishes

and that she was manipulated by others.

But he is aware of the severity
of her sins,

so he decides to become a monk
to pray for forgiveness.

Her Highness pities Madam Ji
for being manipulated.

Though her crimes are severe,
there are reasons behind them.

So she asks Grand Chancellor Jiang
to spare Mrs. Jiang's life.

Grand Chancellor Jiang,

do you not hear my words clearly?

I heard them clearly.

Li.

Where are you going?

It's such a good news.

I must quickly tell Mother.

Let her go.

We've wronged her.

We did do her wrong.

Consort Li,

the message has been delivered.

Grand Chancellor Jiang has agreed.

You may leave.

Yes, Your Highness.

Jiang Li.

Ji Shuran,

it's time for you to pay for your sins.

Ji Shuran, you get what you deserve.

It's time to pay back for Yue's life.

Shuran, stop struggling.

Come down and join me.

Come down and join me.

Stop struggling.

Ji Shuran,

it's time for you to pay for your sins.

Pay back for my Yue's life.

Come down and join me.

- No!
- I've waited for you for so long.

Ji Shuran,

it's time for you to pay for your sins.

Pay back for my Yue's life.

Come down and join me.

You get what you deserve.

Come down and join me.

Pay back for my Yue's life.

What are you doing here?

I'm here to see you off
for the last time.

Don't try to scare me.

I am the Lady of the Jiang family.

My son, Jiang Bingji,
is Grand Chancellor Jiang's eldest son.

My sister is the current emperor's
favorite consort.

I still have the Ji family.

You can't touch me.

Lady of the Jiang family?

Have you forgotten

how you got your position

in the first place?

What do you mean?

Aunt Hu told me everything.

I heard Ji Shuran telling Ms. Sun

that the physician who treated Madam Ye

had returned to the capital

and needed to be silenced.

Silenced?

Are you saying my mother didn't die
from being weak

after giving birth to me?

Even if she was weak,
she could still recuperate slowly.

By the end of her confinement,

her health was improving.

Then suddenly, her condition worsened

and she didn't last six months.

Thinking back,

it's possible that Ji Shuran bribed

the physician who treated Madam Ye

to tamper with her medicine.

That wretched woman.

Despite being mad,
she can still expose me.

My husband
would never believe her words.

Once I get out of here,
I'll teach her a lesson.

If you want,

I can send you to meet her.

What?

Aunt Hu went to see her daughter.

Before leaving, she left me a letter

accusing you of poisoning my mother.

Do you want

to go to hell to settle this with her?

Someone! I want
to see Grand Chancellor Jiang!

Open this door!

No point shouting for help.

Ji Shuran,

Grandmother and Father used
to care for you

because you had lost a child.

But now it's clear

that your misery

was all part of a plot you orchestrated.

You're also aware

that sacrificing lives
allows you to gain trust.

Now, your retribution has arrived.

Those who died unjustly

are restless.

They want to seek justice.

Even in death, they won't let you off.

You can't beat them, Ji Shuran.

Remember this. From today,

no one in the Jiang family
will believe you again.

Jiang Li,

even if I become a ghost,
I won't let you off.

I won't let you off even
when I become a ghost.

Fine, go and find her then.

When you meet Jiang Li
in the underworld,

she'll be the first to come after you.

What... What did you say?

You...

You're not Jiang Li.

Do you know

how much Jiang Li suffered

in Zhennyu Hall over these ten years?

She was supposed
to be doted on by Father

and a carefree daughter
of a noble family.

But what happened?

You not only caused her mother's death,

but you also tarnished her reputation

and sent her away.

You handed her over to those people,

letting her be tortured to death,

tortured to death while still alive!

Ji Shuran,

do you understand that pain?

Do you?

Do you deserve forgiveness?

I... I was also forced.

I had no choice.

I was forced.

It's been ten years, Ji Shuran.

You had countless chances

to save her and yourself.

But you did nothing.

Your current fate

is your own doing.

From now on,

you must reflect on your evil deeds

every day of your life.

I was forced.

I was forced to do it.

Li.

Li, I was forced.

Li.

Li,

I was forced to do it.

Third Lady, be careful.

Third Lady.

Third Lady, you're not well.

I want to see my mother.

Third Lady, you must get proper rest.

I want to see my mother.

Third Lady.

Madam will be fine.

Consort Li has spoken.

So no one will harm her.

I only want to know

when she fed me poison,

did she feel even a bit
of reluctance and pity?

How is she now?

She has gone mad.

Are you sad, Father?

What do you plan to do with her?

Since she has gone mad,

let her guard the tomb.

Let her experience
what Aunt Hu suffered.

Li,

do you hate me?

I didn't know

she had such a malicious heart.

Back then,

when your mother's condition worsened
day by day,

I thought she was in poor health.

I never thought
she was being harmed by someone.

If I had known,

I would never have let Ji Shuran set foot

at the Jiang family's gates.

I shouldn't even have accused you
of matricide and fratricide,

neglecting you for ten years

and

almost causing you to lose your life.

Li, do you still resent me

about the evil spirit incident?

I don't hate you.

I've forgiven you.

Li.

Father.

If you want to hear

such words,

I can say them to you.

But do you think

it's possible?

You can't even imagine

what Li went through in Zhennyu Hall.

Over those ten years,

Li had to fetch water, cook,

do laundry, and mend clothes.

Li has endure hunger, cold,

falling down,

and live under constant scrutiny.

Every day, I hoped for my family
to come and fetch me.

Even just a letter.

But there was nothing,
absolutely nothing.

So I gradually lost hope

[Kindness Beyond Reproach]
and felt completely abandoned.

I wanted to return to the Jiang family

and tried hard for it.

But even that wish couldn't be fulfilled.

Li...

Father,

why don't you tell me?

Tell me

how to heal the scars left

over these ten years?

Only the wounds may heal.

But scars will always remain.

One's actions lead to consequences,
resulting in family discord.

Your Li

can't come back.

You... You're not attending
court anymore?

Ruoyao has been making a ruckus
on seeing her mother lately.

I want to take her away
from the capital for a few days

to ease things.

And what about Li?

Let her do as she wishes.

Let Ji Shuran guard the tomb.

Won't you stay in the capital?

Now is the best time for you and Li
to mend your relationship...

Mother, maybe if I distance myself a bit

and don't interfere with Li's affairs,

that's probably what she truly wants.

Fine.

Congratulations on your great victory,
Your Highness!

Our soldiers have achieved much
in this expedition.

We'll have a hearty celebration tonight!

- Hail to Lord Cheng!
- Hail to Lord Cheng!

- Hail to Lord Cheng!
- Hail to Lord Cheng!

Drink up!

All right. You can leave now.

- Yes, Your Highness.
- Yes, Your Highness.

My sister

is too useless.

Although we lost
the Office of Imperial Diviner,

there were unexpected gains.

The Ji family has fallen

and the Jiang family
has paid a heavy price.

Jiang Yuanbai was severely affected
by the setback

and took leave from court.

That means our people

are dominating my brother's court now.

[Prosperous Era]
Since there are no issues,

let's adjourn.

Your Majesty,

Lord Cheng

has reclaimed significant territory
in the north for Yan.

The emperor of Dai Country
has retreated ten li

beyond the northern border.

The people in the northern border town
are also settled.

Such great news
is worthy of celebration.

Let's reward Lord Cheng,

to boost the soldier's morale
who serve the country and the people.

What should I reward him, Official Li?

While Dai Country is retreating,

they still harbor ill intentions
toward Yan.

Add troops
and reinforce Lord Cheng's strength

to fortify our northern borders

and deter the Dai Country.

What do all of you think?

I agree.

I second the motion.

- I second the motion.
- I second the motion.

Such a hateful play!

Those ministers have become
Lord Cheng's supporters.

With Jiang Yuanbai absent,

only Li Zhongnan's supporters remain.

Your Majesty, calm down.

Lord Cheng's military achievements
are impressive

and the court is inevitably wary.

Your Majesty, you must not lose
your composure now,

or it will cause unrest
among the people.

I am well aware of this.

But it's hard not to be angry.

Lord Cheng has his own plans.

How do we know
we can't strategize as well?

I have just received intelligence

that the internal strife
in Great Zhao is about to end.

Has the prince
of Great Zhao taken control?

Yes.

The situation
in Great Zhao is stabilizing.

The prince of Great Zhao

has successfully ascended to the throne.

To prevent the remnants
of the rebel forces from rising again,

he now needs

a reliable ally.

If we have such an ally in the south,

the additional troops Lord Cheng
has gathered

are thus insignificant.

How can you ensure he will ally with us?

The young emperor
of Great Zhao has no heirs,

only a younger sister.

She fled to Great Yan during the chaos

and was saved by us in the south.

She has been in Great Yan since then.

Prepare for a rainy day?

Good.

Congratulate the new emperor
of Great Zhao on his ascension.

Also, invite the Great Zhao delegation

to Great Yan
to discuss forming an alliance.

This must be done grandly

to show the world our good relations
with Great Zhao.

I will handle it immediately.

By the way,

for such an important event,

it was usually managed
by Secretariat Director, Jiang Yuanbai

along with the Ministry of Rites
and the Court for Dependencies.

With Jiang on leave

and the Secretary of the Ministry
of Rites elevated by Li Zhongnan,

it might cause issues in the alliance
if we fully trust them.

Do you have
a suitable candidate in mind?

Since you asked,

you must have someone in mind already.

What do you think of Shen Yurong?

He is quite capable.

But you must be aware of his background.

So do you think

your pawn will give up

the chance to approach Shen Yurong?

Are you putting that pawn

in danger?

Are you worried she will be in danger?

If a pawn enters a perilous situation,

it becomes useless to us.

In the past,

you were the most ruthless at chess.

You taught me to sacrifice one piece

to save the game.

Why hesitate now?

Just want to use resources
to their fullest potential.

Xiao Heng,

are you getting
your emotions involved in this?

No, I am not.

You better not be.

Have you found Situ Jiuyue yet?

My Lord, why are you
so determined to find her?

Last time, she got angry with you
for no reason

and drank all the liquor
in the Duke's Residence.

My Lord,

I mean Situ Jiuyue likes to disappear

into the deep mountains and forests.

She won't come out
for ten days or even half a month

unless she finds
the medicinal herbs she's looking for.

Send more people.

We must find her
before the Great Zhao delegation arrives.

Yes, My Lord.

Your Highness,

our agents have received information

that the Great Zhao delegation
is coming to Great Yan.

Great Zhao
has accepted their invitation.

When the two nations form an alliance,

the emperor of Great Zhao
will personally lead the delegation.

The alliance between Great Zhao
and Great Yan

is a variable for us.

Any strategy?

The alliance is not unexpected.

But they are coming too quickly.

What do you mean?

During the previous internal strife
in Great Zhao,

the princess of Great Zhao fled
to Great Yan.

The main purpose

of the emperor coming personally

is to bring the princess back.

Zhao Ye has probably found
this princess.

That's why the emperor
of Great Zhao makes haste

to come with the delegation in person.

It's both a blessing and a curse.

If the princess of Great Zhao dies

in Great Yan,

that brother of mine will be in trouble.

Go and keep a close watch on Xiao Heng.

Investigate everyone he comes
into contact with.

Yes, Your Highness.

[Taiji Hall]
Mr. Shen, you've completed your duties.

This time, you are also
in charge of welcoming the delegation,

which shows
the emperor's deep trust in you.

Your future is indeed bright.

It is indeed worth celebrating.

My son is not very talented
but has some knowledge of music.

Could he play the flute and qin
at the banquet as a gift

for the alliance
between the two nations?

I am merely doing my duty for the court.

I cannot be compared to you all.

As for the talents needed
to receive the delegation,

I will compile a list according
to the specifications required

by the Ministry of Rites

and arrange everything accordingly.

Those who wish to contribute

are welcome to submit their names.

Thank you in advance, Mr. Shen.

- I shall take my leave.
- I shall get going.

I'll take my leave now.

Mr. Shen, the arrangements
for this grand alliance are extensive.

Take care of yourself.

If you need anything,

I will do my best to help.

Thank you.

[Ye's Residence]

Eat more.

Eat more.

All you do is eat.

Is that all you do?

Li is already so thin.

As her brother, can't you advise her?

You know what Li's temper is like.

Besides, I'm not her only brother.

Why aren't you scolding Ye Shijie too?

The court is selecting people
to welcome the Great Zhao delegation

and perform at the banquet.

With Li's skills,
she will surely be chosen.

Maybe finding something for her to do

will help her feel better.

But I don't know
if she wants to participate.

I'll be counting on both of you

to persuade her.

Let's eat together.

What... What did you say?

He said he wants you to join him.

Here, eat some.

All right.

Everything will be fine.

Li.

The Great Zhao delegation will arrive
in a few days.

The court is selecting people
to welcome them.

Are you interested?

I just heard Jingrui and Liu Xu say

they will participate.

If you are chosen,

our team can be together again.

No, I just want to rest for now.

After this, I want you,

Liu Xu, and Jiang Jingrui

not to come and see me.

I want peace.

Zhao.

Father can eat and drink normally now.

[Tomb of Xue Zhao]
Although he still doesn't remember us.

But as long as he's alive,

there's hope.

When I first came to the capital,
I was alone.

But now I have Father

and a group of friends
who have shared hardships with me.

[Xue Zhao]
Zhao,

am I not fortunate?

But

I would rather be alone.

That way,

no one would be implicated
because of me.

Tong...

Zhao Ke has brought back the person

you asked him to find.

She doesn't trust others easily.

When you see her, be careful.

Haitang.

Haitang.

Haitang,

it's me.

Haitang, it's me.

Don't be afraid.

Don't touch me!

Don't touch me.

Don't touch me.

It's me, Haitang.

It's me.

I'm Xue Fangfei.

Haitang.

Madam.

It's me.

You're still alive.

I'm still alive.

Let me look at you.

What happened to your face?

It's... It's nothing.

I thought

I would never see you again.

Forgive me.

It's my fault.

I should have...

I should have taken you away back then.

I'm sorry.

What happened after you left?

After I delivered the message
for Master,

someone put a sack over my head
and knocked me unconscious.

Come. Throw her here.

Let's go.

When I faintly woke up,

I was already in a mass grave.

They left because they probably thought

I was dead.

After escaping death,
I didn't dare to show my face

or go home.

I was afraid they would catch me.

So I wandered in the neighboring county

for a few months,

eating leftover food.

After a few months,

I returned home to see my brother.

After asking around, I learned
about what happened to the Xue family.

Haitang,

you've suffered.

I failed you.

Madam, you didn't fail me.

It's those who harmed us

that should be sorry.

I should have fought
the Shen family back then.

I only want you to live well.

I just want you to live.

Get proper rest here.

I'll have someone take good care of you.

Duke Su,

I have a favor to ask.

Is it about the scars on her face?

Yes.

If Jiuyue comes to you,

please inform me.

I want to ask Jiuyue
to treat Magistrate Xue and Haitang.

You know she uses poison, right?

You're risking their lives for survival.

I trust her.

I'll send someone to notify you
when I find her.

Duke Su.

Please come.

Do you know

how to truly protect someone?

Don't push the person
you want to protect away

from you.

Keep her close,

within your sight.

Is that how you do it?

I don't need to.

Duke Su, you just can't stop the habit

of eavesdropping on others, huh?

It's because you speak so loudly.

So now it's my fault?

At least, you realize your mistake.

Are you going to participate
in the selection of the reception envoy

for the Great Zhao delegation?

Why are you bringing this up too?

Shen Yurong is in charge of this matter.

Duke Su,

you once told me

the story
of "Duke Huang of the East Sea."

Today, let me tell you

the story of "A Beauty's Return."

A young nobleman became infatuated

with a beautiful lady
during his travels.

He promised her a lifelong commitment.

But later,

he abandoned her
and returned to the capital.

Under his parents' order, he married
a noblewoman from a prestigious family.

Little did he know,

this woman bore a striking resemblance
to the abandoned lady,

not just in looks
but also in mannerisms.

The nobleman was convinced

that the noble family refused to marry
their real daughter to him.

So they found a substitute bride.

Ironically, the substitute bride
was the abandoned lady.

Throughout their marriage,

the nobleman was consumed
with proving his suspicions.

In the end, guess what happened?

He killed the noblewoman.

Duke Su, why do you enjoy

stories full of bloodshed so much?

Could

they be lovebirds?

Let's wait and see.

I'll perform this show for you.

Why do you think
Jiang Li isn't participating?

Didn't she want to seek guidance

from Shen Yurong before?

Why did you hit me?

You fool. What else could it be?

She must be feeling down.

With so much going on
in your family lately

and Tong gone,

who would have the mood to study

or seek guidance?

People like them who love learning

find it therapeutic.

Don't believe me? Ask Ye Shijie.

Since Jiang Li doesn't want to join,

let's not bring it up anymore.

Let her be in peace.

We shouldn't disturb her either.

We can't do that.

We can't leave her alone either.

Are you discussing
the delegation matters?

What is wrong with you?

- You should've made some noise.
- Li.

Where are you going?

Ye, did His Majesty assign
the delegation matters

to Shen Yurong?

Yes.

I want to join.

[To Mr. Shen]

[Shen's Residence]

[Jiang Li from the School of Integrity
requests to join the reception envoy.]

[Jiang Li]

Yurong,

can I help

with welcoming
the Great Zhao delegation?

Just leave it there.

All right.

[To Mr. Shen]

[Jiang Li]

[Jiang Li]

Yurong,

how's the preparation
for the Great Zhao delegation lately?

It's alright.

I heard from your sister

that many from the School of Integrity

have submitted
their self-recommendation letters.

Did Second Lady Jiang also submit one?

Listen to me.

We're able

to enjoy fine food

and comfort life

all because of Eldest Princess.

Before you do anything,

remember not to provoke
Eldest Princess.

Do you hear me?

Eldest Princess. Eldest Princess.

It's always about Eldest Princess.

Is the Shen family
Eldest Princess's dog?

What are you saying?

Do you think
everything we have now is given

is given by Eldest Princess?

What about my years

of dedication to the court
and the emperor?

Our daily expenses at the Shen family

are from my hard work,

not from Eldest Princess's rewards!

Mother only cares about you.

She's afraid you might make
the wrong decisions

and make mistakes again.

You remind me day and night like this.

How can I dare to make mistakes?

Yurong will understand your intentions.

The reception envoy selection's
results are out.

It's already out.

Ye Shijie,

Liu Xu and I have received

our confirmation letters.

The four of us can be together again.

What's wrong?

Li didn't receive
her confirmation letter.

She didn't receive it?

She's the most outstanding among us.

It's impossible not to get selected.

Silly.

He said she didn't receive the letter.

Even if it wasn't confirmed,

the letter would be returned.

Could it be they've lost Li's letter?

No, it's not possible.

Mr. Shen is probably still deciding.

What do you mean?

I need a favor from you.

What do you need me to do?

I want him to come
to the Jiang's Residence

and personally invite me.

[Govern the People, Serve Heaven]

Your Majesty,

the schedule for the delegation's
reception has been completed.

As for the specific details,

I have requested Serving Officer, Ye Shijie
from the Ministry of Revenue to draft it

into a document.

Please review it, Your Majesty.

Then I'll take my leave now.

All right.

Your Majesty,

if I may be bold to suggest

Second Lady Jiang's performance

of "Spring Fading
into White Pear Blossoms."

This song is well-known
across the country.

If Second Lady Jiang is selected
to join the reception envoy

and perform this piece
at the alliance banquet

for the Great Zhao delegation,

it will surely impress them

and make their visit enjoyable.

I've heard Mianju mention
this several times.

He has always praised Jiang Li's

"Spring Fading
into White Pear Blossoms."

I wanted her to perform it

at a palace banquet before.

But I had state affairs to attend to

and left early.

During the Entry Exam,
you were also present.

What do you think?

Your Majesty,

it's indeed an excellent piece.

Second Lady Jiang is not among

the confirmed reception envoy.

Did she not submit
a recommendation letter herself?

She did submit one.

But considering

the recent events in the Jiang family,

it wasn't approved yet.

Do you also think an evil spirit
has possessed Second Lady Jiang?

I am aware
of the Jiang family's situation.

However, supernatural matters

are not appropriate for open discussion.

Official Shen,
you're being narrow-minded.

I apologize.

Official Ye,

I will approve Second Lady Jiang's
recommendation letter right away.

As her cousin,

you can pass the letter to her.

Mr. Shen,

this is an official matter.
It wouldn't be proper for me to do it.

Since you didn't approve
her invitation earlier,

Second Lady Jiang
might have misunderstood.

If you don't go,

how can I explain it clearly?

[Govern the People, Serve Heaven]

My Lady, you're truly insightful.

Mr. Shen has indeed come to see you.

He's outside right now.

With the alliance approaching,

[Abundance and Prosperity]
how do you have the time to visit me?

I have a request today.

During the court meeting
about the alliance banquet,

the emperor mentioned he wanted

to hear your "Spring Fading
into White Pear Blossoms."

I played it

at the School of Integrity's Entry Exam.

I didn't expect the emperor
to hold it in such high regard.

Your musical skills are renowned

throughout the capital.

With such fame,

people are bound to talk about it.

It might be best
for you to stay low-key.

"Spring Fading into White Pear Blossoms"
has a sorrowful melody.

With the Great Zhao delegation coming
for the alliance,

playing this might be inappropriate.

So I wish to ask you
to appeal to the emperor

to decline this performance.

[Abundance and Prosperity]
Move with emotion, convince with reason.

Those who don't know better

would think you're very considerate
of me and far-sighted.

I only think you will understand
the situation well,

which is why I came to seek your help.

If you're unwilling,

I will inform the emperor myself

and resign from this task.

Sorry for the trouble today.

I'll take my leave now.

[Abundance and Prosperity]

Mr. Shen, what are you afraid of?

Second Lady Jiang,
what do you mean by this?

If you didn't want me
to join the reception envoy,

you could have just rejected
my application.

But you didn't reject it nor approve it.

You hesitated.

You should know

why I am hesitating.

After all,
your intentions are too obvious.

My intentions?

Have you misunderstood something?

You can fool others.

But not me.

Oh, Mr. Shen.

Should I call you foolish

or self-deluded?

[Abundance and Prosperity]
It seems you still see me

as your late wife.

Since you're so certain,

why did you oppose Eldest Princess

before the emperor?

You should know best

that I am the Secretariat Director
and Grand Preceptor's daughter,

not your infamous late wife.

Even if I do look like her,

so what?

In that case,

why do you insist on joining
the reception envoy I manage?

My maid died protecting me.

She was like a sister to me.

I am sad and heartbroken.

I have been in despair for days.

I just want to enjoy

the lively atmosphere
of the alliance banquet.

Is that wrong?

If you insist
on rejecting my application,

please do not impose your feelings

for your late wife on me.

Instead,

find a more convincing reason.

Otherwise, people might think

you have a guilty conscience.

You should leave now, Mr. Shen.

Son,

listen to me.

Our family

can enjoy such fine food

and comfort life

all thanks to Eldest Princess.

The way you speak pains me.

But unfortunately,
I can't comfort you now.

My maid died protecting me.

She was like a sister to me.

I just want to enjoy

the lively atmosphere
of the alliance banquet.

♪If there are no happy memories♪

♪How can we traverse
the forbidden land of sorrow?♪

♪Two cold and unfeeling bodies♪

♪Holding hands,
can we get through the snow season?♪

♪In the cold wind, in the long night♪

♪Embracing the remaining warmth♪

♪The depth of the sea, unfathomable♪

♪Can it bury yesterday's sighs?♪

♪Continue to love,
cherishing it with my life♪

♪Continue to live,
even with only a glimmer of hope♪

♪Whether in sorrow or joy,
I believe in you♪

♪I'd rather be trapped
in the world's extremes♪

♪Continue to live,
exhausting all courage♪

♪Continue to love,
until the breath runs out♪

♪Traversing half a lifetime
of loneliness, just to meet you♪

♪After the hardships,
never to part again♪

♪After the hardships,
never to part again♪