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The Rise of Ning

Episode 23

Duke Wei marched in

with military dispatches,

straight to the Emperor's bedroom to seek audience,

for such minor military news?

Aren't you afraid the Emperor might punish you?

Imperial Attendant, you overthink.

There's indeed trouble at the border,

and the military supplies have been lacking

for a year now.

In my concern,

I may have spoken too freely.

Fortunately,

the Emperor is wise.

He knows my earnest concern for the country

and wouldn't punish me.

So, it seems Duke Wei

has some grievances against our Menxia Department, huh?

Indeed,

the treasury is a bit empty this year,

I'm quite helpless too.

In recent days,

I've been working on securing

those military funds.

Well,

then it's up to you

to handle the military supplies.

You are too polite.

But,

you brought military news into the palace.

How did that lead to

the Chen Jiuheng case again?

Why won't the Emperor allow me

to take part in this case?

Could it be because of some improper

conduct on my part?

I'm not sure about that.

Perhaps ,

you should ask the Emperor directly.

How dare I question the Emperor's will?

True that.

I suppose

the Emperor thinks you're

working too hard day and night.

So he doesn't want to burden you

with such a minor matter.

Alright then.

In that case,

I'll entrust this case to you.

I will do my utmost.

I'm looking forward to

your good news.

There will be good news, for sure.

I've already

used this medicine to them.

Though it's not as good as

the one you gave me before,

it's still better than

what's sold in the market.

He revised the recipe

and lowered the costs,

all in the hope of

benefiting more of the common people.

Absolutely.

The person who developed

this medicine is truly a genius.

By the way, Shenyuan,

ask the man

if he has other prescriptions.

If he's willing,

we could partner up

and open a pharmacy.

That's what I was thinking too.

I'll ask him later.

Great.

Young Master!

Young Master, we have news.

The Emperor has issued an order.

Our teacher's case was

back to the Ministry of Justice.

Trial by Duke Wei.

Wang Yuan will no longer involve in.

That's wonderful!

Duke Wei is

indeed upright and incorruptible.

He must have revealed the testimony

to the Emperor.

Although it's not conclusive evidence,

the Emperor hates those

who profit from national disasters.

He will inevitably become suspicious of Wang Yuan.

Thanks to your meticulous planning,

Daoyan's life is safe now.

Hope for appeal now.

They won't easily give up.

Focus on.

Yes.

Congratulations, Madam Lin.

Thank you.

Ruixiang,

show them in.

Yes, Madam.

Go.

Thank you.

Okay.

Congratulations, Madam Lin.

Thank you.

Come in.

Congratulations, Madam Lin.

Madam Xu, Madam Gao,

you're here too!

Today, I've invited the best

acrobatic troupe in the city.

You must enjoy yourselves later.

You've got quite the influence.

It wasn't easy to get this troupe.

In a few days,

I'll invite some madams to go boating on the lake.

Madam Lin, will you join us

and honor us with your presence?

Of course, I'll definitely come.

Don't be upset, Madam Chen.

Princess is coming today.

Why don't you

go out and greet her?

In the future, if we become related

to the princess,

won't we be even more prestigious than her?

Let's go.

If I hadn't suddenly fallen ill

a few days ago,

this banquet celebrating the Jieyuan should have been held earlier.

Shenyuan has been

serving me medicine every day.

As his mother, I feel bad for him.

Shenyuan

is indeed a filial and good child.

Madam Lin, our family...

Madam Lin,

I have a niece in Xuzhou.

She's delicate and lovely,

and excellent at embroidery.

Her grandfather is the magistrate of Xuzhou.

If you're interested,

we can have their horoscopes matched, shall we?

Even Madam Xu is eager to

make a connection with our Madam Lin now.

Mr. Shenyuan

is really a hot commodity now.

Grandmother told me

that the Duke Xu's family was once close

to our Luo family,

but after my grandfather passed away,

they stopped associating with us,

thinking that our Luo family was too weak.

They're just opportunists, that's all.

The Ola Lady has said that

Shenyuan's studies should take precedence,

as he still needs to participate in the Metropolitan and Imperial exam.

All other matters must wait.

That being said,

marriage is a major event in one's life.

If it can be settled sooner,

then your Shenyuan

can concentrate on his studies, right?

What the Old Lady says

carries great weight.

Since she's spoken,

we must abide by her wishes

and dare not disobey.

Don't you agree?

Yes, indeed.

Please come in, both of you.

Mother is now more than

capable in handling

such occasions with ease.

Enjoying flowers?

Shenyuan,

all these people

are here for you.

Instead of mingling with them,

you're here taking it easy.

I can't handle

such a lively crowd.

Shenyuan.

Mr. Sun has arrived.

Hand it.

Shenyuan bows to Mr. Sun.

You becomes the Jieyuan.

I'm also proud of you.

Wan.

This is the one I mentioned to you,

Luo Shenyuan, the Jieyuan.

Go and greet him.

Mr. Shenyuan.

My father has been

praising you since he met you.

He's never done this before.

She doesn't believe it.

She's read your poems

and always wanted to meet you.

Today, she finally gets to.

This is Miss Yining, right?

I remember you.

Greetings, Mr. Sun, Miss Sun.

Greetings, Miss Yining.

I knew your poems were excellent,

but I didn't expect essays to be as good.

If there's a chance,

we can exchange ideas.

Don't be too arrogant.

Shenyuan's essays

are well-known in the palace.

You can't compare.

The palace?

Shenyuan has written an essay.

Everyone who has read it

has spoken highly of it.

The Emperor heard about it and went to read it himself.

He said

every word was valuable.

What has Shenyuan done to

deserve the Emperor's favor?

I'm overwhelmed.

Now that Shenyuan has made a name for himself

in front of the Emperor.

You must prepare well

for the next Metropolitan Examination

and not disappoint the Emperor's expectations.

I will follow Mr. Sun's instructions closely.

Yixiu.

She's been studying the new recipes

you gave her recently.

She says they're really interesting.

I've never seen her

so engrossed before.

Yixiu has a natural love for food,

just like me.

It's strange with Zhao.

No matter how many delicious dishes I make,

he doesn't care.

But whenever he sees

Yixiu eating,

his appetite increases.

Well,

Let his future wife

take care of him.

I wonder

which lucky girl from which family

will be the princess's daughter-in-law.

I don't care about

her background or status,

as long as she can make

Zhao eat properly,

nothing else matters.

Zhao yesterday went to the palace

and had the royal chefs make some snacks.

As soon as he arrived,

he was eager to find Yixiu.

What a lively scene today,

with so many people here.

Miss Yixiu.

Mr. Han.

These are snacks made by the royal chef

from the palace.

Please try them.

Thank you, Mr. Han,

but my appetite hasn't been good lately.

You don't have to

send these things anymore in the future.

We're leaving now.

Let's go, come on.

Who's that young man from which family?

He's the younger brother of Madam Lin

from the Second branch of our Luo family.

By family relations,

Yixiu should call him uncle.

Even though he's not

her blood uncle, they get along so well.

Yixiu is indeed respectful and obedient.

Princess overpraises her.

Madam.

Congratulations to Madam!

Oh, where's the credit due?

Your son has also passed the examination.

We should share the joy.

Today, let's all gather

and celebrate properly.

Okay.

My son has done well to

pass the examination too.

He's now at an age where he should consider marriage.

Regarding what we discussed before,

how do you feel about it?

Liu Jing is both virtuous and talented.

I naturally approve of him.

My son

has set his heart on Yiyu.

He will only marry her.

That must be Yiyu's fortune, then.

But about this matter,

I need to discuss it further

with her mother.

I can't make the decision alone.

Yes, You are right.

Madam, the princess has arrived.

Greetings to the princess.

Old Lady, please don't stand on ceremony.

I'm just here to

join in the fun today.

Everyone, please make yourselves comfortable.

Then we won't disturb the princess anymore.

Princess,

I'll go take care of the misses.

Old Lady, how have you been?

[Noble Virtue]

Since when did the Luo family start associating [Noble Virtue]

with the royal family?

Haven't you heard?

The princess seems fond of Miss Yixiu.

The two families have been visiting

each other quite frequently lately.

You mean that round-faced Miss Yixiu?

She's really got good fortune.

Mrs. Shen, be careful.

It's alright.

This tea has gone cold.

I'll send someone to get you a fresh cup.

Miss Yiyu is truly clever

and graceful.

I've heard that

your piano skills are unparalleled.

It's a pity

I haven't had the pleasure of hearing Your play.

Piano, chess, calligraphy, and painting

are just minor skills.

I dare not show off.

Mrs. Shen,

your long, flowing sleeves are beautiful.

They perfectly match this celadon tea cup,

like a poem or a painting.

[Virtue for All Eternity]

Madam Shen seems quite taken with you.

Just now, Madam Liu was also

discussing marriage proposals with Grandmother.

Liu Jing passed the exam this time.

Don't be foolish now.

The Shen family is the Duke Mansion,

which is beyond comparison with the Liu family.

Moreover, Mr. Shen Yu

is also of marriageable age.

Just focus on

pleasing Madam Shen,

and don't worry about anyone else.

That's Mr. Shenyuan.

He's so handsome.

Yeah.

So handsome.

Oh my, he's so handsome!

Look,

Miss Sun is staring at you.

I bet she's taken a fancy to you.

You're imagining things.

Mr. Sun is so knowledgeable.

Miss Sun is also talented

and such a beauty.

Don't you like her?

No, I don't.

So many ladies are here today,

let me help you take a good look.

Look,

How about the lady

in the red dress?

Tall and with refined features.

A well-bred young lady with high expectations.

How about the one in the blue dress then?

Dignified and pretty.

A charming young lady, but lacks a bit of grace.

You haven't even looked and

you're already talking nonsense.

They're here for the banquet,

not for me to pick and choose.

I'm just curious,

what kind of girl do you really like?

You really want to know?

She's a bit mischievous,

bold and decisive,

kind and clever.

She'll repay anyone

who treats her well in a hundred ways.

Stop, stop, stop.

Shenyuan.

You must have

someone in mind, right?

Yes.

Which young lady is it?

Have I met her?

Not only have you met her,

but you know her.

Stop trying to

play matchmaker.

If I don't marry her in this lifetime,

I won't marry anyone.

Is it because

this young lady is already engaged?

Tell me,

I'll figure it out.

Alright.

Stop guessing.

Those who are here to

propose marriage today are all thinking

that I will pass the examination

and become an official.

If I were still just a child

who's not even recognized by the Luo family,

who else would look up

to me except you?

Of course there are.

Shenyuan is so great,

of course

someone would come for you.

Really?

This is for you.

Arrival of Lord Anbei Marquis

Why is he here again?

I told you someone would come for me,

and here he is.

Why is he here? Did you invite him?

How dare I invite such a big shot?

Quick, quick!

Mr. Luo,

I've come uninvited again.

Please don't take it the wrong way.

How dare I.

The arrival of Lord Lu is truly a honor,

I'm overwhelmed with joy.

Isn't that Lord Lu and

Madam from Wei Mansion.

The Luo family

has only won the title of Jieyuan,

why are such important

figures here?

Where's the Jieyuan?

Don't underestimate this Jieyuan.

I heard

he's caught the Emperor's eye.

The Luo family

is about to rise in prominence.

Shenyuan,

hurry up!

Lord Lu.

Mr. Shenyuan.

The Emperor has praised your outstanding literary talent.

I'm deeply honored but also

terrified by the Emperor's affection for me.

Aright,

let me introduce someone.

This is my adopted sister,

Miss Zhao,

the beloved daughter of Duke Wei.

Greetings, Miss Zhao.

Greetings, Mr. Shenyuan.

This is a small gift

for my first visit.

You're too kind.

This looks quite interesting.

Lord Lu.

Please.

Why does Miss Zhao from Wei Mansion

bear the surname Zhao?

Miss Zhao

was raised by Mrs. Wei since childhood,

and she's deeply loved by Mrs. Wei.

There are no biological children in this mansion,

so she's treated as one of the family.

Miss Zhao's handwriting

is truly light and vigorous,

it's really first-rate.

I've heard that the Jieyuan not only excels in poetry,

but also writes beautifully.

I wonder if I'm

fortunate enough to see some of your work today.

Please endure my show.

A gentle breeze comes slowly.

The strokes are subtle

and reserved.

You've certainly put in some time practicing.

But compared to my sworn brother,

you're still quite a ways off.

Well,

then I'll try too.

You can't even see properly,

yet you still try to write?

Just tell me,

is my writing good or not?

Not really.

It's all over the place, quite ugly.

Perfect then.

Take it home, frame it,

and hang it above your bed.

Let it haunt you every day,

even in your dreams.

Dreams haunted by you?

More like nightmares every night!

Alright then,

let me see what kind of skill

Meimei has.

Write if you must,

but remember, you can't see what I write.

The water is calm and unruffled.

My brother's handwriting is indeed superior,

powerful and strong.

Lord Lu possesses an extraordinary talent

for bold cursive script,

truly remarkable.

Mr. Luo, you flatter me too much.

It's sharp

and imposing,

indeed reflecting

Lord Lu's demeanor.

Miss Yining.

You haven't written yet.

With Mr. Shenyuan's accomplishment

in calligraphy,

I'm sure Miss Yining's handwriting

is also extraordinary.

Why not give it a try?

Miss Yining's handwriting

resembles Mr. Shenyuan's

by seven tenths.

Perhaps you both

use the same calligraphy model?

I never expected that being forced to practice calligraphy

would actually come in handy.

Xuezhi,

Go fetch me

some ice cream.

I haven't

eaten much today.

Yes, Miss.

Miss Yining.

I have the honor of meeting Lord Lu.

I heard that Miss Yining enjoys paper-cutting.

I specially gathered

some superior materials.

I hope you

like them.

It's actually me who taught Meimei

how to do paper-cutting.

What do you wish to

inquire about this time?

You said you and she are like sisters.

Then you should know where she lives

and if she has any family.

I've heard of a grandmother,

but other than that, I don't know much.

Being like sisters yet

unaware of her background?

Sometimes, people know

each other for a lifetime,

yet never truly understand each other's true nature.

And sometimes, it only takes

meeting someone briefly

to entrust them with your life.

If you're truly soulmates,

why should it matter about their background?

Let me take a look.

Lord Lu!

Lord Lu, please conduct yourself with dignity.

Although I couldn't see at that time,

I know how Meimei's hands feel

when I touch them.

Lord Lu.

Shenyuan!

Here's the ice cream.

Why isn't Lord Lu enjoying the banquet

in the garden?

Miss Yining's craftsmanship

is truly captivating.

She just loves these little things,

though they may not

meet Lord Lu's standards.

Shall Lord Lu take a seat in the hall?

No need.

If Mr. Shenyuan is willing to accompany me,

how about a game of chess?

My chess skills are not refined,

and I fear I may disturb Lord Lu's pleasure.

How could Mr. Shenyuan's skills

not be refined?

If you invite,

I shall accompany you.

We're evenly matched,

so don't pretend your chess skills are lacking.

Mr. Shenyuan, you're too modest.

Your surprise moves and clever tactics

could easily defeat me.

Since you've guessed,

how do you plan to respond?

I don't have any strategy.

I can only

live simply and wait for fate.

Miss Zhao has come to the Luo mansion today.

The Duke Wei repeatedly told me

to take good care of her.

Lord Lu and the Duke Wei

are close friends.

A friendship between generations

is indeed a beautiful tale.

The Anbei Marquess and Wei Mansion have a long-standing friendship,

tracing back to our grandparents.

The Duke Wei is upright and just,

but he can also be easily exploited by others.

Lord Lu, you're jesting.

Who dares to exploit the Duke Wei?

To reopen old cases,

ignore warnings, and insist on interfering

will only hasten Chen Daoyan's demise.

Exactly, Lord Lu is referring to

the retrial of Chen Jiuheng's

embezzlement of disaster relief funds

years ago.

An old case,

a fugitive criminal who has been on the run for many years.

Even though it delayed

the period for clearing his name by three years,

do you really think anyone can reopen the case?

Isn't that just a pipe dream?

It's foolish indeed.

What does Mr. Shenyuan think?

Was Chen Jiuheng

wrongfully killed

or did he deserve his fate?

As a mere scholar,

I dare not comment on matters of state.

But there are no outsiders here,

speak your mind.

The Emperor has ordered a retrial,

so justice will be served.

A retrial, huh, that's good.

Soon,

prisoner Chen

will be transferred to the Ministry of Justice.

But I wonder,

by the time he reaches the Duke's place,

will he still be able to speak?

The chess game is set.

No matter where Mr. Shenyuan

places this piece,

it's a losing game.

Oh, Miss Yining,

I accidentally

hurt your hand just now.

I'm truly sorry.

See you later.

Lord Lu, please.

Take your time, Lord Lu.

Oh no, my kite!

What should I do?

Can you help me

pick up my kite, please?

I've worked on

this kite for a long time.

My kite has fallen.

Can you help me retrieve it?

If you don't answer,

I'll come in and get it myself.

Thank you.

[Luo Mansion]

What's wrong with Miss Yining?

Go ahead and leave.

Shenyuan, you're really

making yourself at home here.

Did something happen

between you and Lu Jiaxue?

It's all old news,

not worth mentioning.

Did you know him

when you were in the villa?

He was imprisoned

by his brother before,

and lost his sight for a while.

So that's why he doesn't recognize you,

right?

Shenyuan, stop asking.

Stay away from him.

I'm worried about your safety.

You too.

Recently, there's

a new shop at the night market.

The taste is amazing.

Let's go!

Halt!

Madam Chen.

Mother.

Where are you going this late?

Mr. Lin,

you're

being quite polite now, aren't you?

But taking an unmarried lady

out for a stroll

at night,

what kind of behavior is this?

Mother,

it's not Uncle Lin's fault.

I asked him to take me out.

Be quiet!

By the looks of it,

this isn't

the first time you've sneaked out, huh?

A young lady going out

with a man,

aren't you afraid of

tarnishing your reputation?

But he's my uncle.

He's still an unrelated man.

All the etiquette

and rules I taught you,

did you just blow them off?

Madam Chen,

What happened today

was my oversight.

The princess may say

she doesn't mind breaking rules for you,

But being royal,

can you really disregard etiquette?

When you marry into the Han family,

you must behave like a proper lady.

Our Luo family

is a scholarly clan,

not like those common merchants.

Mother,

I didn't say I want to marry into the Han family!

You're talking nonsense!

Mr. Han

is the princess's only son.

So many noble families

want to be related to them.

But they can't get the chance.

If you don't want to marry with Mr. Han,

then who do you want to marry?

Are you telling me

you'd marry some common

merchant's son?

Yixiu,

Go back first.

I'll go alone later.

Miss Yixiu, let's go.

Mr. Lin,

after all,

you're Yixiu's elder.

If you truly care for her,

please limit your interactions with her.

Don't let people misunderstand

and ruin her future.

Miss Yixiu, please just obey me this time.

Today, embroider a handkerchief with hibiscus designs.

Tomorrow,

I'll send it to the princess.

The princess doesn't fancy these sorts of things.

Well, let's make a pearl hairpin then.

Or else,

bake some snacks for Mr. Han.

In short, from today onwards,

stop talking that foolish nonsense

about not wanting to marry.

Mother!

Are you trying to kill me?

You!

Mother!

Yiyu.

What's wrong with you now?

If you have time,

try to reason with Yixiu properly.

She doesn't appreciate such a great match

with the princess's family.

I don't like Han Zhao.

I don't care if

he's the princess's son or not.

I won't marry.

Why do you only think about yourself?

Do you realize

if you marry into the princess's family,

how much help it

would be for

your father and brothers?

Am I supposed to

trade my lifelong happiness

for helping

my father and brothers?

Mother, I'm a human,

not some commodity for trade.

Stop talking such nonsense again, you!

Yixiu is still young,

she doesn't know the weight of her words,

so please don't be upset.

I won't marry Han Zhao.

Who do you want to

marry if not him?

Do you want to marry that Lin Mao?

He's just a commoner,

the son of a merchant,

utterly unworthy of our family's status.

Let me tell you,

If you want to marry into the Lin family,

you'll have to wait until I'm dead.

Keep a close watch on her.

Stay in this courtyard.

Yes.

Let's go.

Madam, please don't worry too much.

The marriage with Mr. Han

is almost a done deal.

Yixiu is just temporarily confused,

but Mr. Han is

utterly devoted to her.

Plus,

Madam Shen was quite

impressed with Yiyu today.

I can afford to wait,

but we need to plan ahead

for those two from the Second branch.

If Luo Shenyuan passes the Metropolitan Examination again,

we'll be in big trouble.

You're right, Madam.

I'll make sure Yixiu

is kept under close watch.

Have we heard back from

the people sent to the farmland?

Not yet.

If Madam is still uneasy,

shall we

deal with her directly?

Otherwise,

if Concubine Qiao

lets something slip,

wouldn't that be to our disadvantage?

Stay calm,

the time hasn't come yet.

[Six Harmonies Tavern]

[Map of the Capital]

Duke Wei is overseeing this case.

The Drum for Complain Court and Ministry of Justice

dare not interfere directly,

but ambushes during transportation

are hard to prevent.

Escorting prisoners is the

duty of the Imperial City Division.

If something happens

on the way,

Lu Jiaxue will also be held accountable.

Lu Jiaxue brought Zhao Mingzhu

to the Jieyuan's Feast

hoping to discourage me

from pursuing justice in the Duke Wei's trial.

He deliberately

leaked the information to me,

luring us to take desperate

measures to rescue Daoyan.

Someone will openly attack the convoy,

and the prisoner might perish,

while he can then

wipe us out in one fell swoop.

Such a treacherous plot!

The Duke Wei is the presiding judge.

If he learns of

Lu Jiaxue's plan,

he should not stand idle.

He can openly

confront Lu Jiaxue,

but the hidden dangers

can only be dealt with

by us.

What we

need to do now is

escort Daoyan safely

to Ministry of Justice.

But this Lu Jiaxue,

he'll definitely send assassins

disguised as rescuers.

Even though the hope is slim,

Daoyan is willing to risk his life.

We cannot let

anything happen to him, no matter what.

Absolutely.

This mission is extremely dangerous,

so we must be cautious.

Shenyuan,

what do you suggest we do?

The escort route

from the Drum for Complain Court for Ministry of Justice...

Young Master.

Everything you asked for has been taken care of.

Come closer.

Inside here are silver notes, deeds for house,

and deeds for the farmland.

All meant to be Yining' dowry.

These are for Miss Yining,

why are you telling me?

Here's the token from Longquan

If I meet with misfortune.

you hand all these

over to Yining.

Just take the token

to Six Harmonies Tavern,

and no matter what,

someone will come to her aid.

Young Master,

what are you talking about?

Sounds like a farewell speech.

And this letter

is also for Yining.

Hold it for her first.

[Letter]

This mission carries some risks,

but I'll find a way to come out unscathed.

Just in case, you know.

There's no "just in case."

With your skills,

You'll surely emerge unscathed.

Alright,

I've got business to handle now.

[Yanrong Pavilion]

Yanrong Pavilion?

I like this name.

I came up with many shop names before,

but I think it should be

straightforward and to the point.

If you like it, that's good.

With the calligraphy of the future Zhuangyuan,

our business will surely prosper.

I was planning to

ask you to write the sign for me.

Now it's like getting it effortlessly.

I just haven't had time

to tidy up the inside yet.

Go in and take a look.

How did everything get set up already?

How does it

compare to what you imagined?

It's even better than I thought.

I remember there was

a shelf here before.

I had it removed.

Your products

don't take up much space.

The ambiance and style of the shop

are important.

These things

can enhance the value of your products.

They can also serve

as decorations when displayed.

Shenyuan really knows what he's doing.

Let me show you the backyard.

Wow, this courtyard is so beautiful!

There's a swing here,

and a gingko tree too.

Imagine me sitting on the swing,

listening to you read.

It's going to be so delightful.

Though this courtyard isn't big,

it's just perfect for a home.

Besides the main hall and kitchen,

there are four rooms in total.

When the shop opens,

if you're tired or worn out,

you'll have a place to rest.

Is this room

the biggest one?

I'll leave it for you,

half for reading

and half for resting.

Reading doesn't require

such a big room.

You use it yourself.

You love playing the pipa

and paper-cutting.

I've prepared everything for you.

And you must practice calligraphy

even when

I'm not around.

Why wouldn't Shenyuan be around?

I mean,

when I'm not able to

watch you.

Don't be lazy.

You're so strange,

suddenly preparing

so many things for me.

Well, it's not really sudden.

When you mentioned

wanting to leave the Luo mansion before,

I took it to heart.

And all of this now,

let's just consider it as your future dowry.

Alright,

I need to go to Mr. Sun's study now.

I'll be taking my leave.

♫ Through torrential rains along the way, twists and turns I've been through ♫

♫ Heart remains as it was, guarding this corner ♫

♫ What is there to fear in the haze of uncertainty ♫

♫ In the heartbeat, there's a trace of light ♫

♫ I dive into the whirlpool following the threads of time ♫

♫ For you, for me, in pursuit of an outcome ♫

♫ I'd rather plunge into the flames just to break through the night's blockade ♫

♫ I'd rather fall revealing the fate that lies ahead ♫

♫ I'd rather bear no fruit just to become your support ♫

♫ What is there to fear in turning to foam ♫

♫ Love is a shared journey One day, we'll find our place ♫

♫ Even if I become tiny dust ♫

♫ I will still dance in my own brilliance ♫

♫ I'll navigate through endless doubts and calm the storms ♫

♫ For you, for me, to turn promises into amber ♫

♫ I'd rather plunge into the flames using my moment to light up more ♫

♫ I'd rather let go, allowing longing to fade ♫

♫ I'd rather bear no fruit as long as love stretches far and wide ♫

♫ What is there to fear in turning to foam ♫

♫ Love is you and me, side by side ♫