All language subtitles for The.Double.2024.S01E29.1080p.NF.WEB-DL.DDP2.0.x264-ANDY

♫ 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 actually pushed to the edge
by a young girl.

She even wanted to cut off my arm,
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 His Majesty
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, may I 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 our ability.

It doesn't matter anymore.

Old Madam, Consort Li sent a message.

Today, Official Ji stepped down
from his position to show his remorse.

He said that everything Ji Shuran
had done was not her intention

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,
did you not hear my words clearly?

I heard them clearly.

Li.

Where are you going?

It's such 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 for Yue's life.

Shuran, stop resisting.

Come down and join me.

Come down and join me.

Stop resisting.

Ji Shuran,
it's time for you to pay for your sins.

Pay 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 for my Yue's life.

- Come down and join me.
- You get what you deserve.

- Come down and join me.
- Pay 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 Madam 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 do anything to me.

Madam of the Jiang family?

Have you forgotten how you
got your position in the first place?

What are you trying to say?

Concubine 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 postpartum 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?
- Concubine Hu

went to reunite with 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 on, 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 her 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, can you even
imagine how painful it was?

Can 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.

You only have yourself to blame
for ending up like this.

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 made instructions.
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.

So she will know
what Concubine Hu had gone through.

Li,

do you hate me?

I didn't know she was this vicious.

Back then, when your mother's condition
worsened day by day,

I thought she was just in poor health.

I never thought it was set up by someone.

If I had known,

I would never have let Ji Shuran
set foot in Jiang's Residence.

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
for exorcising the evil spirit?

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 really think I will forgive you?

You can never imagine
what I went through in Zhennyu Hall.

Over those ten years, I had to fetch water,
cook, do laundry, and mend clothes.

I had endured hunger and cold, fallen down,

and been looked down on.

Every day, I hoped for my family to
come and fetch me. Even if it's just a letter.

But there was nothing, absolutely nothing.

So I gradually lost hope,
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...

♫ Under the sunset,
a crow returns to its nest ♫

Father,

why don't you tell me?

Tell me how to recover from the scars
these ten years have left on me.

Only the wounds may heal.

But scars will always be there.

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

Your Li can't come back.

You... You're not attending
the morning audience anymore?

Ruoyao has been making a ruckus
and saying she wants to see her mother.

I want to take her on a short trip
away from the capital to ease her mind.

What about Li?

As she wishes, Ji Shuran will 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 distancing myself a bit,
and not interfering with Li's affairs

is 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!

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.

Since there is nothing else, let's adjourn.

Your Majesty, Lord Cheng has reclaimed
significant territory in the north for Yan.

The Emperor of Dai Country has retreated
over 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 soldiers'
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.

We should 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.

But we have our own plans as well.

I have just received intelligence that
the internal strife in Zhao is about to end.

Has the prince of Zhao taken control?

Yes.

The situation in Zhao is stabilizing.

The prince of 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 do you know he will ally with us?

The young emperor of Zhao has no heirs,
but a younger sister.

She fled to our country during the chaos,
and was saved by us in the south.

- She has been in the Great Yan since then.
- Plan ahead?

Good. We shall congratulate the
new emperor of Zhao on his ascension

and invite the Zhao delegation to the
Great Yan to discuss forming an alliance.

This must be done grandly
to show the world our bond with Zhao.

Yes, I'm on it now.

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 of State Ceremonial.

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 will become useless to us.

In the past,
you were the most ruthless at weiqi.

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 took all the liquor we had
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 Zhao delegation arrives.

Yes, My Lord.

Your Highness, our agents
have received information

that the Zhao delegation
is coming to the Great Yan.

Zhao has accepted their invitation.

When the two nations form an alliance,

the Emperor of Zhao
will personally lead the delegation.

The alliance between Zhao
and Yan is a variable for us.

Any countermeasure?

The alliance is not unexpected.

But they shouldn't form one now.

What do you mean?

During the previous internal strife in Zhao,
the princess of Zhao fled to our country.

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 Zhao makes haste
to come with the delegation in person.

It's both a blessing and a curse.

If the princess of Zhao dies in the 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.

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

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

which shows His Majesty'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 se
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.

Do 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 talk some sense into her?

You know what Li's temper is like.

Besides, I'm not her only brother.

Why aren't you scolding Ye Shijie?

The court is selecting people to welcome the
Zhao delegation, and perform at the banquet.

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

Maybe finding something for her to do
will make 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 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.

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

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 gone through thick and thin with me.

Zhao,
[Xue Zhao]

I am fortunate, right?

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 people at all.
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.

My Lady.

It's me.

You're still alive.

I'm still alive.

Let me take a 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
with me back then.

I'm sorry.

What happened after you left?

After I delivered the message to Young Master,

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

Come on. Throw her here.

Let's go.

When I finally gained some consciousness,
I was already in a mass grave.

They left probably because
they thought I was dead.

After escaping death, I didn't dare to be seen,
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.

Young Lady, you didn't fail me.

Those who harmed us 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 scar 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 get rid of the habit

of eavesdropping on others, huh?

It's because you were speaking 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 Zhao delegation?
- Why do you want me to participate too?

Shen Yurong is in charge of this.

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.

By order of his parents, 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

and 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 put on a good act 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.

Are you discussing receiving the delegation?

What is wrong with you?

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

Where...

Shijie, did His Majesty assign the task of
receiving the delegation 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 Zhao delegation?

Just leave it there.

All right.

[To Mr. Shen]

[Jiang Li]

[Jiang Li]

Yurong, how's the preparation
for the 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 a comfortable
life all because of the Eldest Princess.

Before you do anything,
remember not to upset the Eldest Princess.

- Do you hear me?
- Eldest Princess. Eldest Princess.

It's always about the Eldest Princess.

Is the Shen family the Eldest Princess's dog?

What are you saying?

Do you think everything we have now
is given by the Eldest Princess?

What about my years of dedication
to the court and the Emperor?

We're able to cover our daily expenses
because I work hard,

not because the Eldest Princess rewards us!

Mother just cares about you.

She's afraid you might make the wrong
decisions, and fall from grace 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 approved,
the letter would be returned.

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

No, it's not possible.

Mr. Shen probably has yet to make up his mind.

What do you mean?

I need a favor from you.

What do you need me to do?

I want him to come to Jiang's Residence,
and personally invite me.

Your Majesty, the schedule for the
delegation's reception has been completed.

As for the specific details,

I have requested Vice Director 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 recommend,

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 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 the 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?

She did submit one.

But considering the recent events
in the Jiang family,

I haven't approved it 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?

My Lady, you're truly insightful.

Mr. Shen has indeed come to see you.

He's outside right now.

With the alliance banquet approaching,
how do you have the time to visit me?

I have a request today.

During the court meeting
about the alliance banquet,

His Majesty mentioned he wanted to hear
your "Spring Fading into White Pear Blossoms."

I played it at the Entry Exam
at the School of Integrity.

I didn't expect His Majesty
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 Zhao delegation coming for the
alliance, playing this might be inappropriate.

So I wish to ask you to appeal to
His Majesty to decline this performance.

Stir their emotions and convince them
with sound reasoning.

Those who don't know better would think
you're very considerate of me and far-sighted.

I just think you will see the bigger picture,
which is why I came to seek your help.

If you're unwilling, I will inform His Majesty,
and resign from this task.

Sorry for the trouble today.

I'll take my leave now.

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 or 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?

It seems you still see me as your late wife.

Since you're so certain,

why did you oppose the Eldest Princess
before His Majesty?

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 a comfortable life

all thanks to the 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 ♫