Original subtitles

"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 19]

[Azure Garden]

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A day has 12 traditional Chinese hours,

but I want to be with you all the time.

- Rest assured, whenever I have time… - Boss. Boss!

What did you just say?

- I said I would come to see you whenever I have time. - Boss.

People say that to win someone's affection,

patient companionship is essential.

Haven't I accompanied you already?

Then be more proactive next time.

Boss.

Where are you going so early in the morning?

Nothing, just getting some stuff.

I'm afraid he can't carry it, so I'll go help him with the stuff.

- That's right. - That's right.

Excuse me. I shall take my leave, you two go.

Shall we go?

Let's go.

[Azure Garden] Let's go buy some New Year's goods first.

Then, let's buy some candied haws,

- and some New Year's pastries. - Okay.

Changyun!

Your Highness.

What are you guys going to do?

We're going out to buy some New Year's goods.

Why didn't you call me?

I love shopping,

and I've heard that the Southern Kingdom's Spring Festival is very lively.

It's a sight I've never seen in the Ning Kingdom.

Take me to see it now. Let's go.

Then, I will go too.

Accompanying Your Highness is also my duty.

Dear guests, celebrate New Year's Eve by pressing the spring branches.

Once the spring branch is pressed, your wishes will come true.

The merchandise in our store is always true.

What is the pressing of spring branches?

Your Highness, pressing the spring branches is a custom of the Southern Kingdom.

As long as you press the spring branches with the person you love on New Year's Eve,

then your wishes can come true.

Changyun, then I want to press the spring branches with you on New Year's Eve.

Your Highness, I have official duties on New Year's Eve.

I need to lead the Thousand Feather Guards to protect the safety of the capital.

What about my safety?

Rest assured, Your Highness. I'll dispatch elite soldiers to protect you.

Take a look.

Boss, how much is that mascot?

These are two for five wen, three for ten wen, and five for fifteen wen.

Two for five wen, three for ten wen, and fifteen…

So, the more you buy, the cheaper it gets.

Then I'll take all of these, and those three over there as well.

Also, one of those same items.

Okay.

You sure know how to crunch numbers.

Really good at doing business.

Well…

You're truly smart and clever.

I'll give you these peace charms for free. They can bring you good luck.

Thank you, boss. It's free.

Boss.

I want all of these.

Okay.

Ms. Fu, you don't mind helping me carry these, do you?

I don't mind.

Changyun, I've looked inside, and there's not much.

Come with me next door for a look.

Let's go.

Boss, please pack up everything she just mentioned.

Okay.

This is free, I can take it. Right?

[Spring Residence]

Changyun, I'm really happy that you could be with me today.

Of course, I must also thank Master Xiao for her hard work today.

- Your Majesty. - Your Majesty.

Dispense with the formalities.

- Your Majesty. - Come on.

What's the matter? Here.

I'll take it myself.

Don't move, I have appointed you as the reception officer.

It's fine, it's not heavy.

It's not like I'm asking you to do menial labor.

Sorry about that. The goods from the Southern Kingdom were too beautiful and too attractive.

I couldn't control myself, and that's why I bought so much.

Master Xiao, you surely didn't mind helping me carry these things, did you?

I didn't mind. I wish Your Highness would have bought even more.

Then may I ask, Your Majesty, do you have any business here?

The end of the year is approaching, and I have prepared some gifts for you.

Please see if you like them.

Thank you for the gifts, Your Majesty.

No need to be polite. Enjoy the New Year in the Southern Kingdom.

If you need anything, just ask.

In that case, I do have a matter to request Your Majesty's approval.

Go ahead.

I heard that Changyun must guard the capital's safety on New Year's Eve.

I would like to request a leave for him.

So, Changyun can stay by my side on New Year's Eve,

and have a good time.

Fine, you're about to be her consort anyway.

From now on, you must fulfill the duties of a consort.

I grant it.

Your Majesty, isn't the marriage alliance still undecided?

I have also prepared a gift for you. Where is it?

Bring it here.

Fu Xiao, see if you like it.

Your Majesty, I must continue patrol, so I shall take my leave now.

Commander Yan, if you have official duties,then go ahead with your business.

Come closer.

Look, how is it?

It's just average.

Even so, you should thank Your Majesty.

Thank you for the reward, Your Majesty.

Eunuch Feng, I have prepared a gift for you.

You have my thanks, miss.

- Happy New Year. - Happy New Year.

Oh, right! Inside this box, there's a pair of dolls.

Please trouble Eunuch Feng to pass this on to Her Majesty,

and wish Her Majesty a speedy delivery of a blessed child.

What about mine?

I bought it. Of course, I bought it.

Just wait.

An exalted status such as Yours Majesty's requires this box to be worthy.

This is…?

Ginger, used for cooking.

Lame, please take a closer look.

It's ginger.

You're not getting it; this is ginger shaped like a mountain.

This represents the land and rivers, Your Majesty.

Only you are worthy of it.

I like it, here.

- I'm glad you like it. - I'll accept it.

However, compared to this land and rivers,

I would rather have someone who gets me.

There is one.

Her Majesty is the one who gets Your Majesty.

Everyone in the world knows Her Majesty cares for Your Majesty the most.

Am I right, Eunuch Feng?

So, Your Majesty, you must cherish your fortune.

You left too early just now.

You missed the thoughtfully prepared gift that Fu Xiao gave me.

It's profoundly meaningful.

She is indeed my woman.

Your Majesty, it should be her own decision that whose woman she wants to be.

I'm the ruler of the Southern Kingdom.

Who I desire, is mine.

As a subject, I protect the Southern Kingdom.

I shall not yield an inch of land that should not be lost.

You're right.

But don't forget, you're also mine.

[150 taels]

This outfit suits you; would you like to try it on?

[150 taels] 150 taels, only a fool would try.

Silly.

How beautiful.

Silly, spending 150 taels on a piece of clothing?

As long as you like it, who cares if it's 150 taels?

What's the use of that?

I can't exactly wear it out in the open.

It'd be nice to wear it just for me to see.

That works.

On New Year's Eve, I'll accompany you to press the spring branches.

Forget it, you still have to accompany Your Highness.

When will I ever have the chance?

I was joking. I don't mind sacrificing one New Year.

Anyway, you'll have plenty of chances to make it up to me.

We need to prioritize the bigger picture now.

We can't afford to be clingy in love, you know.

Trust me.

I'll surely do so openly and honorably let you become my woman.

[Emulating the Worthy]

I'm the emperor of the Southern Kingdom, right?

Of course.

The whole realm is mine, right?

That's right.

The Thousand Feather Guards are mine, and so is Commander Yan.

- Right? - Yes.

So naturally, Fu Xiao should also be mine. Right?

You hesitated.

Your Majesty, please forgive me.

Even you can see that Fu Xiao prefers Yan Changyun.

Her Majesty arrives.

Greetings, Your Majesty.

You may rise.

Your Majesty, tomorrow is New Year's Eve.

I prepared new clothes for you overnight.

I understand. You worked hard.

Let me help you put them on to see how they fit.

No need.

Your Majesty, you have to try on the clothes to know if they fit.

If they don't fit, then I can still alter them overnight.

I said it's not necessary. Do you not understand?

I have other matters to attend to.

Your Majesty, did I upset you?

I spoke too harshly just now. I have something on my mind.

Don't take it to heart.

Your Majesty, don't feel bad. I don't blame you.

I know that you have someone else in your heart.

I don't presume to win your love.

It's just that, could Your Majesty not push me away?

Because in the palace,

I only have Your Majesty as a relative.

I'll try the clothes on, and let's see if they fit.

Your Majesty.

Be careful.

Your Majesty, were you looking for me?

Bring the things here.

I really like the New Year's gift you had His Majesty send me.

Gifts should be reciprocated. These are all for you.

All for me? Thank you, Your Majesty.

- Do you like it? - I do.

Fu Xiao. You are now a court lady.

You can't be as impetuous as before.

Your every word and action represent the entire Southern Kingdom.

You must be careful and cautious.

I understand, Your Majesty.

Your Majesty, are you still using that Dark-Green Imperial Incense?

The fragrances the princess gave during the banquet,

were taken away by my elder brother.

I was thinking of asking His Majesty for some more.

Coincidentally, Grand Empress Dowager also came asking for some.

So, my elder brother made his own decision by giving the fragrances

that His Majesty gave me to the Grand Empress Dowager.

Lord Xiao has always been most fond of you.

He gives you whatever you ask for.

How could he bear to let you give away the Dark-Green Imperial Incense this time?

I don't know if it's because our father passed away.

My elder brother has become more cautious in his actions.

Your Majesty, then I shall take my leave first.

There are still matters to attend at the Azure Garden.

I'll come to see you again in a few days.

Go ahead.

Thank you, Your Majesty.

Your Majesty, I'll be leaving.

Be careful.

Xiao Quan took away Her Majesty's fragrance.

And then he gave Her Majesty's fragrance to Grand Empress Dowager.

This is just too inconceivable.

Don't you think there's something going on here?

Grand Empress Dowager is Her Majesty's grandmother.

It makes sense that Xiao Quan wants Her Majesty to be respectful.

This can't be. That evil man Xiao Quan likes Her—

What do you mean, "Xiao Quan likes Her Majesty"?

I discovered it unintentionally.

So, it means that whatever Her Majesty wants, he will surely give it to her.

Even if he doesn't have it, he will find a way to give it to her.

But this time, Xiao Quan actually gave the thing his sister wanted to someone else.

If it's really as you say,

Xiao Quan should have long known there was poison in this fragrance.

Commander Yan.

Her Highness is calling you to write couplets together.

I'm going too.

But Her Highness didn't ask for you to go.

Don't worry. I'll handle it and be back soon.

That woman dares to steal my man.

Just you wait.

Princess Jiayang dares to steal my man.

Princess Jiayang dares to steal our people.

- Do you two agree? - No.

Keep your voices down.

Actually, I have a plan.

A plan to get rid of the fate of Commander Yan's arranged marriage.

Tell us.

I plan to…

In doing so, Commander Yan won't leave us to go to Ning Kingdom.

- Brilliant! - Clever, isn't it?

Isn't this framing someone?

No, I think it's not bad.

This "kill two birds with one stone" strategy of mine,

will not only save Commander Yan, but also get rid of Xiao Quan.

- How nice. - That's right.

So, what do you say? Are we doing this or not?

Let's do it.

- Let's do it. - All right.

Then, we'll take action on New Year's Eve tomorrow.

Come on, put some effort into it.

Boss!

I said I can't do this. They insist on dragging me into this.

I have a dinner engagement. I don't have much time left; I must go first.

You…

Boss, I think we can pull this off.

I have the same dinner engagement as Jiao.

Jiao, wait for me.

You…

I'm going to sleep.

That's my room.

Aren't you going back to sleep?

- Your plan… - No plan, the plan is canceled.

Everyone here is good people.

Very good, then off to sleep then.

Then wake me up tomorrow morning.

We'll stick spring couplets together.

Okay.

I'll do it.

- His handwriting is really good, look. - A bit higher.

This is well written.

To the left, a bit more to the left.

Okay.

Stick it again.

Apply a bit more glue.

That's enough. How is it now?

It's quite good now.

Good, looks nice.

All done?

All men are liars.

Why is it like this?

You promised to wake me up to stick the Spring Festival couplets together.

Xiao Qiangzi, it was the princess who forbade us from waking you up.

She said that you've worked hard recently.

Today is New Year's Eve. She said you should rest well.

No, you guys are too naive.

She is just not well-intentioned.

Where is Yan Changyun?

He went into the palace with Her Highness.

What are they doing in the palace?

What else to do? Have the New Year's Eve dinner, of course.

Today is New Year's Eve. A banquet is being hosted in the palace.

Then, why didn't they invite me?

Only officials of the second rank and above,

and the empresses are allowed to dine in the palace.

- You? - You…

Then the two of you should go.

What if Yan Changyun is taken advantage of?

Her Highness made an announcement early on, and gave both of us a day off.

Conspiracy, all of these are conspiracies.

Then this New Year, it'll just be the three of us.

Don't count me in, I have to have dinner with my dad.

After so many years, it's the first time my dad is eating outside the palace.

It's all thanks to you.

Thanks, I'm off then.

So, what shall the two of us eat tonight?

Me? Who said I'm eating with you? I have plans.

Well… I'll eat by myself then.

♫ 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 ♫

♫ Love grows between the eyebrows and eyes ♫

Here, Changyun.

Here, Your Highness.

♫ The flowing light surrounds the bright lamp ♫

♫ The night wind stirs up the dust of the past ♫

♫ Old words in the play scripts ♫

♫ Singing out all love, enmity, passion, and regret ♫

♫ To judge right from wrong for you once more ♫

On New Year's Eve, I'll accompany you to make wishes with the spring branches.

Really?

​♫ Riding horses and galloping together ♫

♫ 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 ♫

A couple, another couple, yet another couple.

Isn't this going to infuriate me?

No, Fu Xiao, you have to stay calm.

If it weren't for my Changyun protecting this capital city,

would everyone be as happy as they are now?

Of course not.

That's right! You're someone who does great things.

You are different from everyone else.

If he is occupied with official duties and has no time to find you, just go look for him.

Changyun, I'm really happy to be out with you.

This is much livelier than Ning Kingdom.

Isn't this fate?

Changyun, the Southern Kingdom is truly flourishing.

If one day, Ning Kingdom can be like this, that would be great.

Ning Kingdom has an abundance of talents.

If everyone were as smart as Your Highness, naturally it wouldn't be difficult.

When the time comes to sign the trade agreement,

you'll have to come back to Ning Kingdom with me.

Once you become the prince consort, you must help me out.

Naturally.

You'd better not lie to me.

No one can escape the scrutiny of my eyes.

Just like this mask.

If one wants to take it off after wearing it for a long time,

then it's like peeling off a layer of skin. Right?

Look, is it pretty?

Yes.

Are you talking about me or the mask?

Of course, Your Highness is prettier.

For someone as confident as Your Highness, why care about my opinion?

I care about what the person I like says.

I don't find this place very amusing.

Let's go take a walk up ahead.

Look over there.

Fu Xiao!

How is it? Isn't it a pleasant surprise?

You didn't expect me to be here, did you?

What a surprise.

Fu Xiao, rest assured. I have already arranged everything.

First, we'll hit the city's south for spring blossoms, then catch a play.

Lastly, I'll take you for some delicious food.

I'll give you a perfect New Year's Eve.

No.

How dare you.

How dare you! Speak gently to Fu Xiao.

At this age.

Fu Xiao, wait for me.

Chu Yue, legend has it that on New Year's Eve,

if writing one's name on a blessing card and hanging it on intertwined branches

and make a wish under the tree, will make the wish come true next year.

If one seeks a fated-marriage relationship,

then tie the cards of both people to the intertwined branches,

then it would prove that these two people can be together for a lifetime.

What a coincidence, you two are here too.

I'm incognito.

Don't call me Your Majesty.

Greetings, Your—

I'm incognito.

Thank you, elder.

Who is this? Isn't this A'Cheng who has plans tonight?

Aren't I here for a date?

Fu Xiao, hang this on the branches and make a wish.

Then the wish will come true.

[Xiao Qiangzi]

Make a wish.

- Your Majesty. - Your Majesty.

Commander Yan, you did that on purpose. Right?

Your Majesty, forgive me. I just wanted to make a wish with everyone.

I think you did it on purpose.

Your Majesty, Commander Yan has already said

that he just wanted to pray for blessings with everyone.

We should be magnanimous.

You're right, I'm generous and forgiving.

- Generous. - Generous.

Princess Jiayang, why don't you try making a wish in our Southern Kingdom way?

Sure. I would like to experience the traditions of the Southern Kingdom.

Eunuch Feng, prepare a blessing plaque for Princess Jiayang.

Please, Your Highness.

Everyone, close your eyes and make a wish for Your Highness.

Close your eyes.

Princess Jiayang, even the budding branch is not precise.

Southern Kingdom has many other fun things.

As an envoy coming to the Southern Kingdom on New Year's Eve,

you must have a good time.

If Commander Yan doesn't take good care of you,

feel free to tell me, and I'll punish him.

Your Majesty, you must be joking.

Commander Yan is one in a thousand.

He takes extra care of me.

Commander Yan is doing quite well.

Your Majesty, isn't this all done according to your wishes?

Good, then Commander Yan will accompany the princess around.

Be sure to display the hospitality of a host.

There's no need to stay here with me.

Your Majesty, am I not accompanying Your Highness to visit the paired branches?

Commander Yan, I don't find this very interesting.

Why don't you accompany me over there for a look?

Commander Yan, why don't you go quickly?

You guys go have fun too.

I'm fine with just Fu Xiao accompanying me, go on.

Yes.

- Tianjiao. A'Cheng. Take me with you. - Fu Xiao.

Fu Xiao, there're fireworks to watch.

Watch while eating.

Let's go.

[Yan Changyun, Xiao Qiangzi]

Commander Yan. Commander Yan!

Such a festive day on Chinese New Year's Eve,

and you don't relax for even a moment, do you?

Aren't you taking advantage of it being just the two of us, and seizing the opportunity properly?

Your Highness, New Year's Eve is crowded and chaotic.

We should still go look for Your Majesty.

I'm afraid it's not Your Majesty that you're worried about. Right?

- Your Highness is overthinking it. - Is that so?

Commander Yan, you tried everything you could to get close to me.

Just so I would like you.

Now, I'm willing to like you, yet you act so coy;

why is that?

Could it be that Commander Yan has other motives?

If that's the case, then I'll just speak frankly.

What secret does Your Highness's Dark-Green Imperial Incense really hide?

Do you want to know the truth?

Once the trade agreement is signed and you've returned with me to Ning Kingdom,

then I will tell you the secret of the Dark-Green Imperial Incense.

That depends on whether the trade agreement can be successfully signed.

I have never failed to get what I want.

Go ahead.

Your Highness, let's watch the fireworks.

Southern Kingdom's fireworks are no worse than the Dark-Green Imperial Incense.

Your Highness!

Murder! Someone's been killed!

Your Highness.

Yan Changyun, how dare you?

What a coincidence, Lord Xiao.

Lord Xiao, why are you surrounding me,

and not going after the murderer?

The murderer must be caught.

But with Your Highness being killed, you can't escape blame.

- Arrest him! - I'd like to see who dares.

The Ministry of Justice is working; those who obstruct us are treated as accomplices.

Arrest them all.

Stop!

Xiao Quan, let the Ministry of Justice to withdraw for me.

Your Majesty,

Commander Yan was ordered to protect Princess Jiayang.

Now that Princess Jiayang has been killed by an assassin,

if Commander Yan can't provide a reasonable explanation,

I fear that the Ning Kingdom will cause trouble.

If war breaks out again,

it's the people who will suffer.

- Yes, indeed. - How will we live if a war starts?

We are commoners...

Indeed, life would become unbearable.

Your Majesty, I dare not to defy your orders.

But please, Your Majesty, think carefully.

Think carefully for the Southern Kingdom and for the people.

Your Majesty, the urgent matter is to catch the murderer as soon as possible.

What good does arresting Yan Changyun do?

He's merely settling personal scores under the guise of public affairs.

Lord Xiao!

I can go back with you to the Ministry of Justice for investigation,

and give an explanation to the people of the Southern Kingdom and the Ning Kingdom.

No, that won't do. How can things be made clear that way?

Boss, don't listen to Xiao Quan.

Find out the truth as quickly as possible.

As long as an explanation is given to the Ning Kingdom,

then I believe Lord Xiao will certainly not make things difficult for me anymore.

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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 ♫

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

♫ 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 ♫