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"Simply One Song" - Hu Zhengjun

♫ Fortunately, I can't get what I want ♫

♫ The sky returns one night and the world is already in song ♫

♫ Unattainable in this life ♫

♫ It's an honor to have the privilege of parting ways at the end of the world ♫

♫ Heaven wishes for eternity, and people cherish the expanse ♫

♫ Not far from her, but nowhere near ♫

♫ The sky is turbulent, the finale about a hundred years later ♫

♫ Fortunately, my longing finally turns into a song ♫

♫ The leaving person waves and the shadow smiles, racing all night through the vast sky ♫

♫ The trees of tranquility have not yet disappeared ♫

♫ Tears of the kind-hearted never cease to disappear ♫

♫ But they never stop ♫

​♫ Fortunately, the vast sky is wide open ♫

♫ I think and yearn for one night, I don't dare seek to grow old ♫

♫ There is no need to explain much in this world ♫

♫ If the heartache remains, it'll never stop ♫

♫ How? ♫

[Nancheng Banquet]

[Episode 18]

[Imperial Spring Palace] But you must agree to a condition.

What condition?

I want to appoint Commander Yan as my consort.

Your consort?

You want me to go to the Ning Kingdom to form a marital alliance?

I was like this, too.

I thought she was simply taken by your looks.

Who would have thought she had genuine feelings for you?

I don't care what she thinks. What are you thinking, Your Majesty?

Calm down. Don't get excited yet.

Trade is beneficial for the kingdom and the people.

If a trade can truly be achieved, the populace will live in prosperity,

and I would fulfill my responsibilities as the emperor.

Of course, you are equally important to the kingdom.

That is why I did not issue a decree.

I intended to discuss it with you.

There's no need to discuss.

I do not agree.

I have already agreed.

I had no other choice.

After all, Princess Jiayang even agreed to a 50 percent tariff.

Such a small request.

If I refused it, wouldn't that arouse suspicion?

Then, wouldn't your plan become useless?

- My plan does not involve a marital alliance with Princess Jiayang. - This is but a minor issue.

I believe you can definitely uncover the trade conspiracy before the New Year.

I'll think about it.

- I'll take my leave. - Changyun!

I beg you.

Please, for the sake of the Southern Kingdom.

How should I explain this to Fu Xiao?

But if I don't, the trade conspiracy cannot be unraveled.

Moreover, Princess Jiayang is connected to the vermilion silver powder.

This is my only chance to uncover the truth

and to clear my family's name.

[Spring Residence]

The long sword chases the wind, harboring unspoken grievances.

With the wind and rain on my face, asking about the feelings of the sky.

Changyun, you truly are one with the sword.

You have danced out your state of mind.

Changyun, I have proposed marriage to the emperor for you.

After the New Year and the signing of the trade, I will take you back to the Ning Kingdom.

Then ask me for whatever you want. I will fulfill all of them.

Thank you for your affection. I am a subject of the Southern Kingdom.

I will heed all the emperor's arrangements.

What if I tell you this is not the emperor's arrangement

but the arrangement of fate?

I know you feel resentful in your heart.

You are a mighty eagle, but you have to come to the Ning Kingdom with me and get stuck in my harem.

Don't worry. After you come,

I will surely have you seated in the position of Great General.

I can't meddle in your affairs, but at least, I can watch you. Right?

Fu Xiao.

Your Majesty.

I have been physically and mentally fatigued lately.

I actually wanted to exercise with you,

but what a pity that it's raining.

Your Majesty, we can exercise in the rain.

Your Majesty, are you all right?

I am fine. As long as you're happy.

[Azure Garden] Fu Xiao.

You are not only clever and pretty

but are also skilled in shuttlecock kicking.

I'm all right.

- So happy? - Not really.

Then why are you smiling?

Perhaps it has loosened up my limbs and made me sweat, so I feel good.

I feel good too, and so does Commander Yan.

- Why is he feeling good? - One is happy in the face of joyful things.

What joyful thing?

You tell me.

In consideration of the bigger picture,

he's going to the Ning Kingdom and marrying Princess Jiayang.

You said you approached Princess Jiayang to investigate a case.

Then, what about the marriage alliance?

Someone forced you. Right?

No one forced me.

I agreed to the marriage alliance willingly.

Chu Yue, I guessed wrong.

He really is the kind of person who craves vanity.

Chu Yue, do you know?

He's going to marry Princess Jiayang.

He's going to the Ning Kingdom.

I don't believe it.

I'm going to talk to Brother Yan.

You don't understand him.

- Brother Yan. - One can't know a person fully.

Yan Changyun,

why did you deceive me?

To marry Princess Jiayang,

you don't want me anymore?

He does.

Perhaps he has his own reasons.

This woman knows the young master's true identity.

And she has a very close relationship with the emperor.

If she leaks the secret, our years of planning may be destroyed in an instant.

Then…

Yes.

[Azure Garden]

[Personal Letter to Yan Changyun]

[Azure Garden]

[Personal Letter to Yan Changyun]

Yan Changyun,

I like you very much,

much more than you can imagine.

I don't know when I started

missing and worrying about you.

I want you to always be with me,

but you are someone who will do great things.

So we are on different paths.

I just want to be with you,

but it seems we are destined not to be together.

It's okay.

Anyway, I have amnesia.

Maybe I will forget about you soon.

So I'm leaving.

What's this embroidery?

It's so dark and ugly.

What is it that you are embroidering?

- Yam flowers. - Yam purse?

This truly is one of a kind in the whole world.

♫ The twilight falls and scatters, the moonlight comforts the parting dead ♫

♫ Going in circles, it's still the same as before ♫

Once I am done embroidering it, I will give it to you as a betrothal gift.

Once you accept my betrothal gift, you will belong to me.

[Changwen Gate]< br> What kind of person will I marry after I grow up?

Let's practice the bowing ceremony for the wedding.

You've already accepted the betrothal gift, and you're thinking of backing out?

It's her.

It really is her.

♫ What harm is there to give up this life for you? ♫

♫ I keep this tenderness to myself ♫

♫ To be drunk with you for a time ♫

[Changwen Gate] ♫ If I could truly fall in love with you ♫

​♫ Why should I be afraid of the wind and snow disturbing my heart? ♫

♫ Never giving up, never forgetting, never regretting is my heartfelt wish for you ♫

♫ If I could fill pages with my affection for you ♫

♫ If I could fill pages with my affection for you ♫

♫ Why fear the world's high mountains and long rivers? ♫

♫ One thought, one dream, a lifetime ♫

♫ I place you in my heart ♫

Sir, did you see a carriage pass by?

Yes, I saw it. They went that way.

- Right. - Thanks.

- What are you doing? - Killing you.

Have I provoked you?

You troublemaker must be completely eradicated.

Fu Xiao.

Yan Changyun, help!

Yan Changyun, it's all your fault.

I almost died.

♫ Exploring spring when it rains slightly ♫

♫ Beyond the city, the grass and trees grow dense ♫

♫ All the false and true things in this world ♫

♫ All enter the rise and fall of peace and tranqulity ♫

♫ Meeting but not recognizing old friends ♫

I've finally found you.

I will never let you leave me again.

♫ Engraved in the palm of my hand ♫

♫ Love and hatred cycle through several turns ♫

♫ Only then do I have you in this life ♫

♫ Standing together at dusk ♫

♫ A kiss between the brows ♫

♫ I take the wind and rain together for a ride ♫

♫ Holding hands with one person forever ♫

♫ Even though my heart is besieged ♫

♫ I have no regrets and no hatred ♫

[Broken Bridge by the Water] Still holding my hands?

Yes, I won't let go.

I'm afraid you'll run away again.

Is it true that you said you would never leave me again?

Yes.

Then will you still go through with the marriage alliance?

No, I never even considered going.

So you would enter a marriage alliance with Princess Jiayang

to investigate the vermilion silver powder in the Ning Kingdom. Right?

Couldn't you have told me earlier?

It has upset and saddened me.

Since you don't trust me

and keep trying to push me away,

let's draw the line on our relationship there.

Let's not take it any further.

I am just concerned about your safety.

I'm afraid of getting you involved. It could be dangerous for you.

I...

I promise no matter what happens,

I will stand by you through thick and thin.

Now you know what it's like to be anxious and flustered.

This is payback for all your pranks on me.

- You're not angry? - Of course not.

Actually, I mean,

since you still need to get close to the princess to investigate,

it's better to keep our relationship a secret for now.

- But won't you mind it? - I do mind.

How I wish we could be together openly.

But I know you have a heavy responsibility right now.

So I am willing to wait.

However, shouldn't you give me a little taste?

What taste?

[Radiance of the Azure Sky]

[Commander's Mansion]

Young Master, what's wrong with you?

Don't you care about the tragic death of Ji Jin?

Don't you care about the suffering people in Beggar's Alley anymore?

Have you forgotten the deep-seated hatred you carry?

I haven't.

It's been 15 years.

I live in the flames of revenge every day.

Every day, I endure the agony.

I saw Ji Jin's corpse being torn apart by hunting dogs.

and our people fighting for their lives in disgrace in Beggar's Alley.

How could I not care?

Uncle Lei,

I know what I'm doing.

It's just…

Just what?

Do you remember the young girl who saved my life 15 years ago?

I've been looking for her for so long.

But I never expected her to be right by my side.

What?

Fu Xiao is that girl.

My Lord, we have no money.

Uncle Lei.

Young Master, my apologies. I am late.

There's not much time left. Leave with me.

I will come back.

Wait for me. I will come back.

Who exactly is he?

I don't know.

It was because of methat her entire family died.

I made a vow before their graves.

Her parents died because of me. And now she's missing.

I must find her.

Okay. I will have our men search in secret.

You must come with me.

Uncle Lei,

if you still recognize me as your young master,

do not lay hands on her again.

Okay.

And Chu Yue.

I have done my best to protect her over the years.

But I have never thought of marrying her. I hope you understand.

Young Master, but have you ever considered

if her memory returns

and she learns her parents died because of you,

she will hate you?

[Plum Blossoms in the Snow] Liu Yidao was caught red-handed stealing, but I don't know the details.

[Plum Blossoms in the Snow] Liu Yidao was caught red-handed stealing, but I don't know the details.

Liu Yidao, what's wrong?

Who are you?

Ms. Fu, see, he stole this all.

You people from the Southern Kingdom are thieves.

As the official hosting us, you must take responsibility.

Yes. Talking about the friendship between kingdoms

but even being negligent in the basic security arrangements.

He stole the incense today. What if he steals a woman tomorrow?

Your Highness, I promise I will deal with it well.

Changyun, what's mine is yours.

Master Xiao, if your subordinates want it, I can send it.

Your Highness, sorry. I will punish him severely.

Liu Yidao, stand up.

I can't stand it. Stand up.

Come with me.

A'Cheng. Tianjiao. You stay behind to protect the princess.

- I'll go have a look. - Yes.

[Imperial Medical Bureau]

I didn't mean to steal the Dark-Green Imperial Incense.

I truly couldn't resist.

When I first began using the incense, it made me feel especially spirited.

But afterwards, if I didn't use it, I'd be without energy.

Then I thought, "The Dark-Green Imperial Incense

is not for someone of my status."

So I was momentarily muddled in my thoughts

and went to steal the incense.

Commander Yan, this symptom is somewhat…

Speak plainly.

It is a bit like the symptom after inhaling the vermilion silver powder.

I'm afraid you're right.

The incense contains the vermilion silver powder.

Who exactly wants to use the incense to ruin our Southern Kingdom?

[Emulating the Worthy]

Greetings, Your Majesty

What are you here for?

Your Majesty, do you still have any of the Dark-Green Imperial Incense?

I've used it for a few days, and I feel much more spirited. I would like to ask for some more.

I've used it for a few days, and I feel much more spirited. I would like to ask for some more.

Our two kingdoms have not yet opened trade.

The incense was a side gift from Princess Jiayang.

If you want it, I'll have Eunuch Feng send it over to you later.

Thank you, Your Majesty.

Greetings, Your Majesty.

Nanny Xi, is there anything going on with Grandma?

Your Majesty, the Grand Empress Dowager has been feeling fatigued these past days.

After using the Dark-Green Imperial Incense, she felt much better.

The incense is almost used up,

so she has asked me to get some more.

You are too late.

I have gifted all the incense to the empress.

Greetings, Your Majesty.

Since the Grand Empress Dowager likes it, you should let her have it.

Let's give all the incense to Nanny Xi.

Thank you, Lord Xiao. I shall take my leave.

Time flies, day and night.

Time never waits for anyone.

Time never waits for anyone.

Sir, we don't have much time left.

[Ming Xiu Pavilion] His Majesty has been delaying again and again.

It seems he has become wary.

And that thing happened to Liu Yidao.

The secret of the Dark-Green Imperial Incense will soon be exposed, I think.

You have already missed one opportunity.

This opportunity is rare and must not be missed again.

This is all of the antidote I can give you.

I hope you can see my sincerity, sir.

As long as you do as I say,

I will certainly help you ascend to the throne of the Ning Kingdom.

Kindness to a woman will hurt you.

I hope you remember, sir,

you are Yi Heng, the Second Prince of Ning, not Bai Yi of the Wanshi Pavilion.

[Bright and Refined Pavilion]

I've long suspected there was something wrong with the Dark-Green Imperial Incense

and that it must be related to the vermilion silver powder.

And it is just so.

You mean to say, the Ning Kingdom disguised the powder as the incense?

Exactly.

15 years ago, the powder almost destroyed our Southern Kingdom.

Now, under the guise of trade, Princess Jiayang has brought in

lots of Dark-Green Imperial Incense and distributed it among our court nobility.

Her intention is to ruin our Southern Kingdom.

Boss, if the princess knows Xiao Quan,

would it mean Xiao Quan is involved in the incense thing, too?

Could it be that Xiao Quan is so bewitched by her that he is accepting bribes and committing treason?

Xiao Quan is not a greedy and lustful person.

No one knows how many secrets he is hiding.

If you want to find out the relationship between Xiao Quan and the princess,

wouldn't it be great to trick the embroidery workshop manager into spilling the beans?

How do we do it?

We need to find a man

with a vibe like that of the four young men of the Ning Kingdom.

Me?

[Exquisite Craftsmanship]

What are you here for? Last time, you almost made me slip up at the Yunshao Bureau.

Besides, Master has already told the princess, hasn't he? Don't act rashly.

Now, the situation is quite tense.

There are too many people around here. Hurry back.

I think you should come back with me.

You…

How did you know the four young men?

I don't know them at all.

You are setting me up!

I'm going to report you to the Ministry of Justice.

Boss, let's use torture.

It's useless. He's a servant of the Xiao Family.

His whole family is in Xiao Quan's hands.

No matter how we torture him, he will not confess.

Boss, Xiao Quan is a cautious person.

This manager probably doesn't know much.

As long as the manager is in our hands, Xiao Quan won't feel at ease.

We are waging a psychological battle with him.

Perhaps he will reveal his own mistakes.

My Lord, I had the manager's family write a letter.

After reading it, he will surely understand.

And he won't say anything inside.

Yan Changyun is ruthless and merciless.

If he really resorts to torture,

I'm afraid no one can withstand it.

I will sneak into the prison and kill him tonight.

They should have been prepared early on.

If you go, it's like walking into a trap.

But what if the manager confesses?

Xue Ying, take a look at this game of chess.

What are the odds of winning?

My Lord, the situation looks very critical.

He wants to check my army with a pawn.

Then I will sacrifice the chariot to save the general.

The kingdom is in turmoil.

I should share your worries

and devote myself to Southern Kingdom.

But now, other court officials are always gunning for me.

I've long grown tired of the traps.

I would rather resign and ask for your gracious approval.

I know you are devoted to Southern Kingdom and the people.

Certainly, you would not do anything disloyal.

The resignation must not be mentioned again.

Your Majesty, though I want to serve you,

But there are always people throwing dirty water on me.

How can I continue with it?

You mean Yan Changyun, right?

Commander Yan, your timing is perfect.

Say something.

Lord Xiao, I have obtained evidence of the manager colluding with the Ning Kingdom.

I suspect he is a spy for the Ning Kingdom.

The manager has been in my mansion for over a decade.

Accusing him of being a spy would be more like saying I am a spy.

Wouldn't it be better to just arrest me directly?

If the evidence is solid, you naturally cannot escape responsibility.

If you cannot find evidence,

and there is even a single injury on the manager,

it would mean you've tortured him into a confession.

Then, I will absolutely not spare you.

All right, all right! The two of you.

A mere servant.

Aren't you afraid of becoming a laughingstock?

Lord Xiao,

you and the chancellor are both pillars of the court.

The chancellor has passed away. Our Southern Kingdom cannot do without you.

Take back this letter of resignation.

I will definitely not betray your trust.

I shall take my leave.

Xiao Quan is even more cunning than his father.

Pity that his play was not convincing enough.

He is far too reluctant to give up power in his heart.

The one you just mentioned, the servant.

I'll handle it.

With the year-end approaching, how are things going with the princess?

In my opinion, Princess Jiayang is enamored with the incense,

but she does not know the true purpose behind the Ning royal family sending her for trade.

As for the conspiracy of the Ning Kingdom and Xiao Quan,

I need to get closer to the princess to investigate clearly.

Then get married as soon as possible.

Tell me your requests, and I will certainly fulfill them.

You just marry her at ease.

I will definitely take good care of Fu Xiao.

Your Majesty,

I'm just playing games with the princess. You don't need to take it seriously.

You need to make it more convincing.

Spend time with the princess these days.

Only by developing real feelings can the case be handled well.

Don't defy me.

[Summer Solstice Clouds]

Yan Changyun, are you asleep?

Not yet. Why aren't you asleep?

If you can't sleep, I won't either.

Yan Changyun,

when can I fall asleep looking at your face?

You're a girl. Why are you thinking too much?

Don't you want to?

Yan Changyun, are you asleep?

I nodded.

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"Promise" - Jiang Yu Han & Wang Hong

♫ A vast sea of ​​people, long roads ♫

♫ A childhood meeting that is unforgettable in the passing years ♫

♫ There are many vicissitudes of life in the world, each side at the ends of the earth ♫

♫ There are many vicissitudes of life in the world, each side at the ends of the earth ♫

♫ Going in circles, it's still the same as before ♫

♫ The human world has tender sentiments, the word "love" is hidden in the palm of your hand ♫

♫ Drawing a sword to cut the water, the water keeps flowing ♫

♫ Time flies like water, yet I trust you have been well since we last met ♫

♫ Fierce horses and bright clothes, all to marry you in your bridal red ♫

​♫ Love amidst the vast sea, it's intoxication is the hardest to let go ♫

♫ What harm is there to give up this life for you? ♫

♫ I keep this tenderness to myself ♫

♫ To be drunk with you for a time ♫

♫ If I could truly fall in love with you ♫

​♫ Why should I be afraid of the wind and snow disturbing my heart? ♫

♫ Never giving up, never forgetting, never regretting is my heartfelt wish for you ♫

♫ If I could fill pages with my affection for you ♫

♫ Why fear the world's high mountains and long rivers? ♫

♫ One thought, one dream, a lifetime, I place you in my heart ♫

♫ If I could truly fall in love with you ♫

♫ Why should I be afraid of the wind and snow disturbing my heart? ♫

♫ Never giving up, never forgetting, never regretting is my heartfelt wish for you ♫

♫ If I could fill pages with my affection for you ♫

♫ Why fear the world's high mountains and long rivers? ♫

♫ One thought, one dream, a lifetime ♫

♫ I place you in my heart ♫