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♪ The moon sinks, ripples dance, violet stars awaken ♪

♪ As time dissolves without a trace ♪

♪ Frosted memories scatter, silk cannot veil the past ♪

♪ Fate is drifting in silence ♪

♪ Let winds and sands accompany the road ahead ♪

♪ Looking back, joys and sorrows linger, no regrets remain ♪

♪ Breaking free from the depths of darkness ♪

♪ Like pearls of tears, we swirl with fate's embrace ♪

[Based on the novel The Story of Pearl Girl by Tan Tianyin]

[The Story of Pearl Girl]

[Episode 40]

Your body is getting worse day by day.

Maybe we should leave early.

You always told me

you didn't want her to see you at your worst.

You're proud

and strong.

Let's leave.

It's time to go.

Is Zhang Jinran back?

We can leave him a message.

We can meet him somewhere else.

How's that thing going?

Have you arranged it?

Yes.

After you leave,

Steward Zhao will give all your money

to her.

Good.

Can you bear to leave her?

Why do you want

to make me a belt?

I feel like you're losing weight.

I have lost weight.

I'll make you a new belt.

Don't you want it?

Thank you.

Gaoshou and Yingtao

are going to the west of the city to work as shopkeepers.

I made them something new.

I'll make one for you, too.

Don't think too much.

I thought I was the only one who would receive the gift.

Have you figured out what to make

to go to the Jewel Exhibition?

I have an idea.

We smashed one blood-stained pearl.

We can make a pair of beads

out of the colorful glass.

What do you think?

That pair of beads was Kang's tribute.

It's a symbol of friendly relations.

If we make that,

we're imitating it.

Even if we win the Jewel Exhibition,

it doesn't make any sense, right?

You have a good point.

How about I

add some Clear Mind's glass to it?

Will you like it?

Okay. It must be nice.

Walk around Yangzhou

with the belt.

Let people know

that Clear Mind can make belts in addition to jewelry.

Am I your showing stand?

Isn't that okay?

Turn around. I'll see how much bigger it is.

If you want to make me a belt,

you should also take a ruler.

Wait.

Ruler!

A ruler can measure land

and fields.

And it can measure clothes.

The ruler symbolizes justice and order.

Don't you want

peace and justice?

We'll make a colorful ruler

out of colorful glass.

What do you think?

It's okay.

Colorful ruler. I know.

I'll ask Mr. Qin

and Shiqi to make it.

About the Jewel Exhibition,

you don't have to worry about it.

They should

take charge of Clear Mind alone.

Right?

What do you mean?

Are you going to skip the Jewel Exhibition?

I have a more important thing to do.

What is it?

Spending time with you.

We will go to see the mountains and rivers.

We agreed.

It's such a big world, we'll go see it.

Now is the best time.

What's wrong?

Don't you want to go with me?

I want to.

But

I'd prefer you to participate in the Jewel Exhibition.

I hope that one day,

you will make everyone

envy you

and make everyone

see your success.

I hope Clear Mind will have a prosperous business.

I hope your journey is worth it.

I hope you get what you want.

I've gotten what I want.

I hope to spend

the rest of my life

with you in peace.

That would be the best.

♪ Looking back at the snowy peak, how many travelers shed tears? ♪

♪ Twin stars shine across the endless road ♪

♪ The purple star has no regrets, as it reflects in the lake ♪

♪ Guarding your final light ♪

♪ Seasons shift, winter fades to spring, flowers bloom and fall... ♪

Paint here. It's almost done.

Here?

Yes.

♪ Stars and moon turn, waxing and waning in time ♪

♪ Yet bravely entwining with darkness ♪

♪ Life is just love, hate, and desire on repeat ♪

♪ The page of fate leaves us unread, unknown... ♪

How about it?

Is it okay?

♪ Meetings and partings are beyond our control ♪

♪ A mortal life can be summed up in just a few fleeting words ♪

♪ Fierce winds and rushing rain cannot quench my flame ♪

♪ Alas, love and hate will both find their end ♪

♪ Why count gains and losses along the way? ♪

♪ Alas, life always leads to death ♪

♪ May we meet again someday ♪

- Bravo! - Bravo!

Bravo!

Bravo!

Mr. Qin.

How much is it?

I wish you a long life together

with one heart.

Happy forever.

- Thank you, Mr. Qin. - Thank you, Mr. Qin.

Take it.

See you.

Let's go, Father.

Look.

It's Gaoshou!

- Bravo! - Bravo!

Bravo!

Gaoshou, we'll go there.

Encore!

- Here you are. - Encore!

Thank you.

Go.

- Bravo. - Come on.

Bravo.

Look.

Bravo.

Aren't they...?

Xue Liniang. Yan Fenfen.

Look.

This man is good.

Thank you.

- Thank you. - This girl is good.

You're not good at complimenting.

He's handsome.

She's beautiful.

You'll make a cute baby.

- Guys. - Thank you.

May you have a baby soon.

Thank you.

Let's go dance.

Duanwu.

You go.

You go.

- I... - Go.

It's beautiful.

They're good dancers.

Master, go.

I can't dance.

♪ The moon sinks, ripples dance, violet stars awaken ♪

♪ As time dissolves without a trace ♪

♪ Frosted memories scatter; silk cannot veil the past ♪

♪ Fate is drifting in silence ♪

♪ Let winds and sands accompany the road ahead ♪

♪ Looking back, joys and sorrows linger, no regrets remain ♪

♪ Breaking free from the depths of darkness ♪

♪ Like pearls of tears, we swirl with fate's embrace ♪

♪ Gazing at the stars above. Longing fills the vast land ♪

♪ My fate is forged, like a pearl shining bright ♪

♪ Struggling through trials. With a vow never to let go ♪

♪ This resilience will be forged into a song ♪

Coming.

Ms. Su. Mr. Yan.

I'm coming.

Mr. Yan.

Zhang Jinran.

Here comes the imperial edict.

The Yan family

has been in business for generations and is loyal.

They escorted Kang to present the tribute.

But they were set up.

It's a pity that they died.

Now, the culprit was caught.

Today, I'll clear their names, give back their properties,

and reward them with a funeral ceremony and a hundred bolts of cloth.

Master Yan.

Take the imperial edict.

Thank you, Your Majesty.

It's twenty years late,

but the day has come.

Get up.

Thank you.

We just met by chance.

But it's like we've been friends for years.

For the sake of this case,

you went through a lot.

You cleared

the Yan family's name.

Thank you.

Some people never understand each other.

Some people become friends at first sight.

Not to mention,

you are already my friend.

Master Yan.

Can I have a word?

Okay.

Great, Ms. Su.

Great.

Supervisor Kang.

Congratulations.

Mr. Zhang.

What is it?

The culprit was caught.

The Yan family's name is cleared.

It's all over.

Congratulations, Mr. Yan.

What's wrong?

We've been through so much together.

I have long regarded you as a friend.

You can be straight.

What's wrong?

Yuchi Wuyi is dead.

I didn't find your antidote.

That's it?

It's okay.

I figured it out a long time ago.

Anyway, thank you

for your effort.

By the way,

I have a favor to ask you.

Mr. Yan, just say it.

When I...

No.

Please

take care of Clear Mind in the future.

Actually...

Come on.

Actually, she already knew about it.

She asked me

for everything I did.

She did everything she could to find famous physicians.

But she didn't find a way to cure you.

She begged me

to go to the imperial physicians.

The imperial physicians studied the poison of the Black Dragon Pool.

But they didn't find a way to cure it.

Getting Yuchi Wuyi to reveal the formula for the cure

was her last hope.

People say, "Those who seek immortality cannot get it",

"Because life actually is short".

Many people are seeking immortality.

But I think

it's best if you make the most of the moment.

Duanwu.

I hope

that whatever you do

in the future,

you will never be stumped by anything or anyone.

Painting

brings us good luck.

You hung the painting well this year.

You will also hang the next year's painting.

I have a more important thing to do.

What is it?

Spending time with you.

We will go to see the mountains and rivers.

We agreed.

It's such a big world, we'll go see it.

[Jewelry drawing]

[Jewelry drawing]

You've been praising me a lot lately.

Do you want to be whipped?

Am I wrong to praise you?

No.

It freaks me out when you praise me.

Am I that scary?

You woke up early.

Here's the porridge I made for you.

Come on.

So, there you are.

I couldn't sleep.

I wanted to make you breakfast.

It's Longevity Porridge again.

Have a taste.

Why do you always cook Longevity Porridge?

You said it wasn't good last time.

I stuck to the recipe this time.

What do you think of it?

Just taste it, and you'll see.

Am I making it better?

It tastes better than last time.

Good. Eat more.

The Jewel Exhibition is in a few days.

I'm sure you'll shine

when the time comes.

Our Clear Mind

will be famous all over the world.

I've been thinking a lot lately

about how you've gone

from an arrogant

little girl

to the owner of Clear Mind.

It's

unbelievable.

Promise me

you will

do whatever you want

and never be stumped

by anything or anyone.

Okay?

What are you talking about?

I'm almost done.

Eat more.

Don't leave.

What?

Don't leave, okay?

Can you not leave?

Zijing.

Don't leave.

♪ The pearl fades, lost in a vast crowd ♪

♪ Memories whisper, longing burns across a thousand miles ♪

♪ I wish to be a faint light in the darkness ♪

♪ Shining across the shore, waiting just for you... ♪

I was alone.

I was not afraid of death.

Now,

I have you.

♪ Through joy and sorrow, I journey for you alone ♪

♪ Costing my all to protect you ♪

♪ Tears fall silent, love speaks no words, hoping to be by your side ♪

♪ Dreams fade, fate ends, only the sorrow of parting remains... ♪

I'm afraid I'll never see you again.

But I know

you won't leave me.

♪ We vowed to spend the rest of our lives with each other ♪

♪ My heart struggles, love runs deep, time must not waste our bond ♪

♪ Old dreams linger, yet we walk different paths ♪

♪ Through joy and sorrow, I journey for you alone ♪

♪ Costing my all to protect you ♪

♪ Tears fall silent, love speaks no words, hoping to be by your side ♪

♪ Dreams fade, fate ends, only the sorrow of parting remains... ♪

If we weren't like this,

would it have ended differently?

Would we

have been different?

At the Jewel Exhibition,

the shops have been showing off their treasures for three days.

People from all over the world came to Yangzhou to watch it.

We invite hundreds of merchants

from all over the world

to vote for the best treasure.

The best treasure

will be given to the states

as a gift from Tang.

We'll count the votes now.

One vote for Zhenlang Pavilion's Peace Crown.

Zhenlang Pavilion's Peace Crown

is made of gold

and set with 112 pearls.

Illuminate Tang.

Prosperity and peace.

One vote for Clear Mind's Peace Ruler.

Clear Mind's Peace Ruler is made of colorful glass.

Ten beautiful views of Tang

were carved on the ruler.

Measure the world. Fair and just.

[Shule Merchant Bosha's Phoenix Jade Pendant]

One vote for Shule Merchant Bosha's Phoenix Jade Pendant.

[Ballot box] Shule merchant Bosha

presented the Phoenix Jade Pendant

to praise the Emperor's wisdom.

The world is at peace. All nations come to worship.

[Clear Mind's Peace Ruler] One vote for Clear Mind's Peace Ruler.

One vote for Clear Mind's Peace Ruler.

One vote for Kang's Crystal Wine Utensils.

One vote for Chang'an Ruifu House's Peace Mirror.

One vote for Zhenlang Pavilion's Peace Crown.

One vote for Clear Mind's Peace Ruler.

One vote for Kang's Crystal Wine Utensils.

[Chang'an Ruifu House's Peace Mirror]

One vote for Chang'an Ruifu House's Peace Mirror.

One vote for Shule Merchant Bosha's Phoenix Jade Pendant.

[Clear Mind's Peace Ruler]

One vote for Clear Mind's Peace Ruler.

All votes have been counted.

Inspector Zhang, please declare the winner.

Kang's Crystal Wine Utensils

won third place with 72 votes.

- Great! - Great!

Thank you.

Chang'an Ruifu House's

Peace Mirror won second place

with 97 votes.

- Great! - Great!

- Great! - Yeah.

The first place at the Jewel Exhibition goes to

Clear Mind's Peace Ruler.

- Great! - Great!

Ms. Yue, please go to the stage.

Ms. Yue.

Clear Mind won first place.

Is there anything you'd like to tell everyone?

Clear Mind's Peace Ruler

depicts the scenery in colors. Its measurement represents justice.

Its colorful glass is rare.

The ten beautiful views of Tang are beautiful.

And it represents

the fairness and justice

that everyone wants.

This is Clear Mind's best wish

to Tang.

Great.

Ms. Su started from scratch

and won first place at the event.

She's an example to all.

She led the crowd to dismiss Zheng Shiyuan

and gave the Yangzhou Jewelry Guild integrity.

Later, she assisted in arresting Li Kui

and made the trade routes open as before.

She's doing great.

I recommend Su Muzhe

to be the head of the Yangzhou Jewelry Guild.

I agree.

I agree.

- Me too. - Me too.

- I agree. - I agree.

- I agree! - I agree!

I agree!

- I agree! - I agree!

I agree!

- I agree! - I agree!

Congratulations.

I didn't expect us

to have this unexpected joy

at the Jewel Exhibition.

Ms. Cui recommended Ms. Su to be the guild lead.

And all directors of the guild agreed.

I was ordered to hold the Jewel Exhibition.

Now,

I appointed Su Muzhe

as the head of the Yangzhou Jewelry Guild.

- Great. - Great.

Duanwu.

Can we open a shop?

We'll open a big shop.

It will be much bigger than this lower deck.

Great!

- Great! - Great!

Great!

We carved the mountains and rivers

we walked together

and the four seasons of the world

on the Peace Ruler.

Mountains and rivers

can last forever.

But man cannot live forever.

It's just an exclamation of regret.

Today,

I thank you all for your love.

Clear Mind is honored to win first place.

We went through a lot

to get to this beautiful sight.

I couldn't be more grateful.

Yangzhou Jewelry Guild has a long history.

There's a lot of talent in every generation.

Today,

I'd like to entrust the position of guild lead

to Cui Zhuohua,

the owner of Zhenlang Pavilion.

Business is complex.

I want to have a clear mind.

Advance bravely.

Like a boat on the water.

When you go against the current, face the wind and keep moving.

When you go downstream,

take advantage of the situation.

I believe you.

You can do better than me.

I want business to be fair.

I want to have a clear mind.

I wish the Yangzhou Jewelry Guild

prosperity

and splendor.

Over the past 40 years,

I have done business in various places,

seen countless mountains and rivers,

and seen the bustling world.

I have regrets,

but I don't regret them.

I hope that self-reliant people

will change from stone to jade

and from sand to pearls.

♪ Life flows like a boat, navigating joys and woes ♪

♪ Longing for distant shores ♪

♪ Aware this moment may tear my heart apart ♪

♪ Better to roam alone ♪

♪ Many depart, none return ♪

♪ How can we resist gazing at each other amid the blooms? ♪

♪ Your face glows like lanterns in the night ♪

♪ Love fades on the stone bridge, yet bonds remain ♪

♪ How can we endure the binds of longing? ♪

♪ Like a grand dream, a lone cup of wine ♪

♪ May this world hold ♪

♪ Both sorrow and warmth ♪

♪ To hide a broken heart away with laughter and tears ♪

♪ A debt across time awaits ♪

♪ A simple tale unfolds ♪

♪ Nothing compares to soft rice and sweet tea ♪

♪ May this fate intertwine ♪

♪ Half in regret, half in longing ♪

♪ Radiant memories tint your gaze ♪

♪ The world's bitterness ♪

♪ Still accompanies my dreams ♪

♪ Drifting afar on the shore of your life ♪

♪ Quietly watching over you ♪