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It is impossible that he would collude with Northern Lie.

He is a good official.

Good official?

You are the Grand Tutor.

Isn't he much better than King Bei'an as a puppet emperor?

What do you want me to do, Prime Minister?

You must sever ties with that person to avoid trouble.

Young Master Shen,

take care.

Isn't it just entering the palace? I'll go with you.

You fell in love with someone,

but you are destined to be apart.

It is because her past is your future.

Shen Buyan!

Shen Buyan!

Sir, how are you feeling?

Where's my jade pendant?

Shen Buyan!

- Sir? - Stop the vehicle!

Sir!

Shen Buyan!

She is still waiting for me!

Shen Buyan!

She is still waiting for me!

Shen Buyan!

She is still waiting for me!

Jade pendant! Jade pendant!

I only need to go back once.

Even if...

Even if it's just to tell her...

Tell her someday in the future,

I-I will definitely,

definitely...

Jade pendant!

Shen Buyan, if there is a next time,

I don't want to recognize you.

It's destiny.

Neither you nor I can control it.

Jade pendant!

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[History of the Southern Sheng Dynasty]

[I was born in Jiangzhou, and grew up in Jiangzhou as well. I often take strolls by the lake, trying to seek memories of this ancient lake, and listen to its thousand-year echo]

[An Ancient Love Song] [Episode 11]

During the Shangsi Festival in the third month, hold willow branches with dew to brush away bad luck.

Go fishing and dry the nets.

What comes after that?

Although our Nanmeng Village isn't as grand as Jiangdu,

folks, you should also get rid of disasters and find the one you love.

Jade pendant...

Jade pendant.

Are you all right?

Lu Yuan? Lu Yuan?

Do you know me?

What happened to you?

Why are you crying?

Someone is waiting for me,

but I lost my way.

You should hurry to find her then.

I have already found her.

That's good.

You look so miserable, I'm sure she won't blame you.

By the way, is this jade pendant yours?

I picked it up by the river.

All right, I'll give it to you.

Be careful when you are by the river next time.

Don't cry anymore.

The jade pendant is intact.

Therefore,

is this really the last time?

♪ Thinking back to when you set off for the expedition ♪

♪ The lush willows were blowing in the wind ♪

♪ Now I am yearning for your return ♪

♪ The snow is falling heavily ♪ (Classic of Poetry - Minor Odes of the Kingdom)

I'm back.

Wow.

On the third day of the third month, boil eggs with shepherd's purse herbs.

Shepherd's purse can dispel spring fever.

You must be tired from picking mushrooms.

It smells so good, Grandfather.

Eat more to nourish your body.

Eat.

Without me, she seems happier.

Do I really need to appear in her life?

Grandfather.

Where is A'Shi?

Don't mind him.

We'll eat first.

He must be secretly practicing with the sword again.

That little scoundrel.

He should be...

I won't feel sorry for him even if he starves to death.

Grandfather, I'm going to see A'Shi.

A'Yuan.

Grandfather, you go ahead and eat without me.

A'Yuan!

A'Shi, hurry and take this.

Thank you, Older Sister.

You're an idiot.

Why are you always caught when you secretly practice with the sword?

Look at me. I've never been found even once.

Eat slowly, don't choke.

Lu Shi, you are so immature.

Why don't you ever listen to Grandfather?

Have you forgotten how Father died?

If you do it again, Grandfather and I will never forgive you!

Don't do it again!

Don't stand up!

Kneel down.

Grandfather, I already scolded A'Shi.

He knows he did wrong. Please let him get up.

He doesn't know anything!

I already told this rascal.

Either he breaks this wooden sword, or he kneels forever.

Grandfather, I did not do anything wrong.

I don't want to raise horses.

I want to join the army.

You...

You little scoundrel.

Do you want to infuriate me to death?

Open your eyes to take a good look at the mountain to the north.

Your father died fighting in battle behind that mountain, and his corpse was never found.

Do you want to follow in his footsteps?

A'Shi, it's not bad to be a horse groomer.

Grandfather only wants us to be safe.

Quick. Apologize to Grandfather, and let this matter be done with.

Hurry up, A'Shi.

I want to join the army. What's wrong with it?

If Northern Lie crosses the mountain someday and capture Nanmeng Lake, who will defend our hometown?

Who will defend the Great Sheng?

When I go to the netherworld, how can I face Father?

You...

You... I...

Grandfather!

- Grandfather! - Grandfather!

Grandfather, are you all right?

How many times have I told you not to upset Grandfather?

Grandfather is just worried that you will end up like Father.

But...

But what about you, Older Sister?

Are you really willing to pick mushrooms all your life?

Then find someone randomly to get married?

Flower Lu!

Flower!

Flower!

Flower Lu!

Come out to see me.

Flower Lu!

I'll go out and have a look.

Flower Lu!

Flower Lu, what's the matter with you?

You've always been diligent while tending to my horse.

I'm taking you into town now.

It's a rare opportunity to enjoy some fun with Young Master Pan.

But you... Where were you?

Young Master, I finally have time to rest, so I want to be with my family.

Flower Lu.

Although you look pretty like a woman, but you're a man.

A man doesn't stay at home. Don't you get it?

Since it's a rare opportunity to go out with me, I believe your sister won't disapprove. Right?

Isn't that right, Miss A'Yuan?

Right?

I'm not going.

Flower Lu, don't push your luck.

Do you remember, your entire family is registered as my slaves?

Young Master, you are a magnanimous person.

Why are you angry with my immature brother?

I know you take good care of Lu Shi, so my entire family is very grateful to you.

Please take these mushrooms.

Although they are not worth much to you, they are much fresher than the ones in the city.

Look how sensible your sister is. You should learn from her.

I forgive you this time.

Let's go.

Even though I still can't change your destiny,

I want you to have strength to shatter all the shackles holding you back, so that you won't be bullied.

Young Master.

I composed this love song, but I haven't finished yet. How do you know it?

If there is no love, where does the love song come from?

You were the one by the lake that day...

It's me.

My name is Shen Buyan.

You stalked me! What are you scheming?

I'm sorry, Miss.

I'm afraid I don't have much time left.

So how about we make a deal?

You do three tasks with me, and I will answer three questions truthfully in return.

Miss, don't worry. The three tasks...

are neither against morality nor beyond your capabilities.

No way.

Why not?

Three tasks for three questions. The deal is not worth it.

What do you want?

One task for three questions.

No deal? Forget it then.

Deal.

I already regret it.

One task for three questions, additionally,

five taels of silver.

Five taels of silver?

But...

An object of equivalent value is also acceptable.

Let's make it clear. I'll pay you only after the task is completed.

It's a deal.

It's a deal.

Then here's my first question. Who are you?

My name is Shen Buyan.

I know your name is Shen Buyan. I asked you to introduce yourself in detail.

You did not ask your question carefully. It's your mistake.

Fine, you win.

Here's the second question.

This song is composed by me.

Where did you eavesdrop it? When was that?

It can't be considered eavesdropping.

I heard it from a pavilion by the water.

It's been...

What year is it now?

You asked me a question in your reply. That's another five taels of silver.

It's a deal. It's the 30th year of Jingping.

It has been 18 years then.

Eighteen years?

Young Master Shen, you still need to work on your scam.

I'm only 18 years old this year.

You said 18 years, so I played it for you when I was still in the womb?

I didn't say it's 18 years ago.

Eighteen years later?

Perhaps.

Forget it. You are full of lies.

The last question.

What are trying to do? Answer properly and don't lie to me.

I see that you are talented and intelligent, just like an unpolished jade.

So I want to teach you some skills

for you to not be bullied anymore.

Do I look like I'm easily bullied?

That's right.

You willingly gave away those mushrooms.

You were spying on me, Shen Buyan.

Think it over carefully.

Listen to what I teach you first, or continue to give away mushrooms to someone?

All right.

Let me see what you are capable of. What are you going to teach me?

There are leaves on your head.

I see.

It's spacious and quiet here.

Let's start.

All right.

The first lesson: Seeing the slightest signs of something can tell its significant trends.

Look at this.

What do you see?

It's a mushroom.

Yes. Take a closer look.

It's still a mushroom.

Yes, I know it's a mushroom.

But I want you to know the essence of it.

Money!

You can think of it as money.

That farming official's son took a basket of money from you that day, and he took it for granted.

What have you noticed?

He must have taken money from a lot of people.

What else?

What else?

Their family doesn't have high incomes, but they are rich and can afford a big house.

Continue.

Then, why did he still take my mushrooms?

What you're thinking about is what he did to you.

Also, how he has oppressed you.

What you really need to think about is how to counteract.

Keep your voice down.

His father is the official in charge of farmlands. We are just ordinary civilians.

Besides, my brother is working as a horse groomer at his household.

In time, I'll be going to redeem my brother's freedom with the ten taels of silver you promised to pay me.

How can we fight against them?

Emperor Jingping is enforcing the rule of law, but the villagers know nothing about it.

It seems that the reform failed for a reason.

What is the rule of law?

The rule of law means, if someone commits a crime, regardless of who he is,

he can be convicted when evidence is presented in the trial.

What is evidence then?

Evidence...

is the next lesson.

I am here! I'm here!

You are always on time every day.

What you talk about, I haven't heard them before and I like hearing about them. Of course I'd be on time.

Is it because you really like hearing about them, or for the money?

Listening to your lecture is as important as making money. I have made up my mind.

When I've saved enough money, I want to redeem Lu Shi's freedom and also buy a konghou harp for myself.

I want to ask you a question.

Go ahead.

If you know someone will die in ten days, will you tell him?

If I know that this person will die in ten days,

of course, I won't tell him.

That's because if I tell him, wouldn't he be miserable in the remaining nine days?

He won't be in the mood to listen to touching songs,

nor will he stop for the fragrance of spring flowers.

Moreover, he'd not have the appetite to enjoy all the delicious foods.

No matter how good things are,

as soon as he thinks about dying 10 days later, he won't be happy.

Right?

So, what are you going to teach me today?

You have learned a lot about the rule of law.

Next, It's time to broaden your horizon.

Among the Nine Kingdoms, Sheng is located in the southeast.

Northern Lie is to the north of us, Western Rong is to the west.

They are the two major threats to Sheng.

This is Liuli Valley. So, what do you see?

Just tell me the answer. Why ask me?

I want you to think for yourself.

I won't be here to think for you in the future.

Why? It's good when you are around.

All right, don't be angry. I'll think about it.

The Liuli Valley presents a natural danger.

Therefore, Huofeng Fort, as the gateway to the Liuli Valley,

is an important city to guard the Liuli Valley.

You are very smart.

Continue.

Keep going?

Only by safeguarding the Liuli Valley will we prevent Jiangdu from falling into the enemy's hands.

Right?

What is this? Some magical ritual?

It means you're right.

I'm right?

It has many other meanings, too.

Such as "good," "no problem," and "believe me."

We don't have such gestures in Sheng, but I have learned. Believe me.

[Fengling Outpost]

Get out of the way!

Move aside!

A'Shi, for the past two days, you've been coming here a lot under various pretexts.

Are you waiting for something?

Uncle Guo, I listened to my grandfather and I didn't go...

Lu Shi, you have revealed yourself.

- I thought you were waiting for some girl here. - Uncle Guo.

Let me go! Let me go!

You want to run away? Try again.

What are you doing? Don't you know who he is?

What happened? Who is this girl?

That's the daughter of Old Sun, who transports horses for the Official of Farmland.

Let me go!

Stop looking.

- Let me go! - Stop looking. Turn around.

How did she get into trouble with this devil incarnate?

Aren't we going to have a war soon with Northern Lie?

Her father didn't take care of the horses well, and many horses died.

He pleaded guilty and will be executed.

Your father committed a crime, so you'll be my concubine to pay his debts.

My father is innocent. You are the villain who committed the crime!

Wench!

I will let you know today who the master is!

Don't go, we are not his match.

See if I don't break your leg!

Let go.

Flower Lu!

Are you not shoveling horse manure in Nanmeng Lake?

Why did you come here to act like a hero?

He's doomed. He's doomed.

Take a look. Isn't he handsome? But he is my slave.

Young Master, you can't hit her.

Why can't I hit her?

You are a slave, and you dare to meddle in your master's affairs?

Listen up. In this territory,

I am the absolute authority. I even have the right to kill anyone.

I will deal with you after I'm done with her.

Out of the way!

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♫ Going against the currents to the spark of fate ♫

♫ Willingly diving into this whirlpool ♫

♫ Searching despite the gushing currents ♫

♫ Your face is etched into my heart ♫

♫ Will we miss each other again? ♫

♫ Going against the currents to the moment of farewell ♫

♫ White hair and silken strands interlace ♫

♫ Infatuation and longing left unsaid ♫

♫ Love remains untold in the history books ♫

♫ Where shall you and I be sought? ♫