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Day Will Break - by Yoga Lin You Jia
♫ The wind is whistling, dawn hasn’t yet broken, the night is too cold ♫
♫ People part and scatter, dreams are hard to imagine ♫
♫ Yet in every chest, the fire is more ablaze ♫
♫ How much does the mortal world morph ♫
♫ In exchange for the insanity of numerous individuals? ♫
♫ Sooner or later, the chaotic world will catch up ♫
♫ It’ll be too late to feel pain then ♫
♫ Let the darkness be so dark that it engulfs all hope ♫
♫ Only then can we find the light within our blood ♫
♫ We are that lonely, yet also that restless and stubborn ♫
♫ Only then can we feel who is still by our side ♫
♫ Together, we will wait for that one, ♫
♫ Distant yet satisfying daybreak ♫
♫ Let the darkness be so dark that it engulfs all hope ♫
♫ Only then can we find the light within our blood ♫
♫ We are that lonely, yet also that restless and stubborn ♫
♫ Let the darkness be so dark that it loses all sense of direction ♫
♫ Only then can we feel who is still by our side ♫
♫ Together, we will wait for that one, ♫
♫ Distant yet satisfying daybreak ♫
The Legend Of Qin {Episode 9}
A simple and peaceful life
would be something you could only wish for.
Perhaps now you are
unable to understand this.
But did you know that a simple and peaceful life
was what your father yearned for?
- My father? - Yes.
Your father once said that the life he most wanted was to live in seclusion in a small village.
Chop firewood in the morning, fish in the evening,
listen to the birds, and smell the flowers until his death.
It's a pity
he couldn't fulfill his wish.
But wasn't my father a great hero?
Why did he want a quiet and peaceful life?
Brother Jing is more skilled than I. A toast to you.
You didn't lose to me. You're just greedy for a drink.
- Cheers. - Cheers.
Great wine.
If the world were at peace, I would only need a jug of wine, a raincoat, a soul mate,
and the fisherman's song
to be content for the rest of my life.
What? You are going to assassinate Ying Zheng?
But you said that
you wanted to live in seclusion in the woods, and have me visit you when I'm free,
but now you want to assassinate Ying Zheng? You're doomed--
In turbulent times, withdrawing from society is easier said than done.
Prince Dan and Sir Ju Xuan have put their confidence in me.
Since they've personally entrusted this to me, I will not refuse it even if I die the most cruel death.
But I hope it will work out as Prince Dan has planned
in exchange for peace for the people.
Brother Jing, are you really going to assassinate him?
Actually, I also know that
the act of assassination cannot solve the fundamental problem.
Can eliminating Ying Zheng guarantee peace for the world?
If it were not for Qin's significant influence,
the people who'd want to conquer all nine States wouldn't have been limited to Ying Zheng alone.
What you mean is...
Don't worry. I was just speaking casually.
After three days, I will do the best I can.
I will do my best to support you when the time comes.
What are you doing here?
You seemed busy. Can't I come over to help?
You are not angry anymore?
Rotten rascal. Don't think that I'm harming you.
Every time you use your power, you are damaging your health.
If you keeping injuring yourself, you'll be buried before you can even become a great hero.
If you wish to be a great hero, you must start earnestly from the bottom.
You'll get the chance if you work diligently and practice hard. Got it?
My Phoenix-tail Fern.
You can't add this.
Do you know how precious it is? You have just wasted them all.
You rotten rascal. If I had known earlier, I would have applied more force
and let you lie in bed for a few more days.
- I was wrong. Don't hit me! - I knew you'd cause trouble.
- I will start again from scratch. Don't hit me. - Can you even help me?
- Stop there! - I was wrong.
Stop there!
Yue Er.
- Rotten rascal. - Stop hitting me.
- You messed up everything. - Tian Ming, come here.
What's wrong?
I have something good.
Flying Snow Lanxiang badge. How did you get it?
How did I get it? Obviously I used my charm to get it straight from Sister Xue Nu.
What's that 'tsk' for? I took pity on you since you've been locked up in here for so long.
I got this to take you out to get some fresh air.
Let's go.
Are they out of business? They aren't working anymore?
Are you stupid? They're obviously doing this so that they'll have even more business.
Yue Er. I will take you to be better place.
It's very beautiful.
Shao Yu, what exactly does Sister Xue Nu plan to do?
I hear that she's preparing to hold the most splendid dance of all time
to solidify Snow Princess Court's place in Luoyang.
She already sent out invitations to the various dukes and high officials of Luoyang.
Then she even announced that Snow Princess Court will suspend its business
to concentrate on the preparation for this dance.
Just think about it. How many people will this attract?
It's no wonder that even Sir Yan Chun has made an exception and accepted the invitation.
Who is Sir Yan Chun? Is he hard to invite?
You don't know about this, do you?
It's rare to see Sir Yan Chun leave his home.
Sir Yan Chun is famous. He loves women.
But the people of Luoyang have never seen him go out.
Even when seeking pleasure, he sends personal invitations to various brothels.
According to the people who have been to his residence, he's not only cautious about going out,
but even the defense of his mansion is watertight.
A patrol for every 5 paces, and a checkpoint for every 10.
It's like he's always worried that someone will enter his home to assassinate him.
A womanizer like him must have been interested in Sister Xue Nu for a while.
But think about it. Sister Xue Nu isn't your average woman.
She never dances in someone's residence.
Even though Sir Yan Chun sent countless invitations and used all kinds of tactics,
SIster Xue Nu always replied with two words.
"I decline". It seems that this time, he couldn't contain himself.
He has prepared to come to Snow Princess Court in person to see Xue Nu dance,
which is why security here has been tight recently.
Isn't he just watching a dance? Why make it so complicated?
Rich people are really unreasonable.
Sister Xue Nu knows of Sir Yan Chun's concern so she's paying special attention to the security here.
You are the smart one.
So last time when we led the Qin soldiers here, we did cause her a lot of trouble.
However, she gave me the Flying Snow Lanxiang Badge even after that incident.
Based on this, I think she's rather loyal and understanding.
Let's go, peasant. We will bring you here again a few days later.
Let's go.
These instruments must be replaced with brand new ones.
On the day of the performance, make sure we have more people available.
Yes.
Miss Xue Nu.
Sir, are you happy with your accommodation?
Your hospitality is overwhelming. I can't thank you enough.
I see that you've been here for a while.
You must be waiting for your friend to show up for the dance.
It's always been my habit to check the venue before the performance.
Miss, you have misunderstood.
I believe you still have matters to attend to. I won't disturb you any longer.
- I take my leave. - I take my leave.
Sir Yan Chun has arrived.
Do you think there's something wrong with Sir Yan Chun?
Could it be that he's too ugly and can't face others?
She is so beautiful.
She is really very beautiful.
Yue Er. In this world, other than you, Sister Xue Nu is the prettiest too.
Immature.
Are you mature?
He...
Are they fighting?
It doesn't seem like it.
Let's go.
- You-- - Do you want to die? You've just recovered and you're drinking?
Without your consent, how could I die?
Gao Jianli.
Gao Jianli, you are going to die for nothing.
Gao Jianli, stop there.
Deputy Sect Leader.
Xiao Gao?
What are you trying to do?
You were the Deputy Sect Leader of the Seven Killing Sect?
- Yes. - Good.
Excellent.
I have never welcomed people from the Seven Killing Sect.
Get lost.
I have never met someone so unreasonable.
And she calls herself a friend? She's a scoundrel.
That's right. I even thought she was loyal. I was truly blind.
That's that. I knew she was a bad person the moment we entered.
Sister Rong, let's find a place to stay first. It'll be dark soon.
It's okay not to stay here. What is the point of doing this?
You're still saying that? Isn't this because of you?
- Let's go, Yue Er. - Deputy Sect Leader.
I've not seen you in years. Let's go. Come to my place.
What are you pulling him about for? Who are you?
My name is Gao Jianli. I run a dye house in the outskirts of Luoyang.
You may rest there for a few days.
You know him?
We have known each other for many years.
Fine. I'll admit you have a little conscience.
We will stay at your home.
Let's go.
Let's go, Yue Er.
I left my figurines in the room.
Yue Er, it's just two figurines. And one of them is broken. Just forget about them.
Yue Er.
Listen to me. I will buy them for you, lots of then. Let's go.
Let's go. Don't stay here.
Miss. Mr. Gao has already left with Mr. Ge.
Send someone to follow them and find out where they are staying.
- Yes. - Wait.
Did Sir Yan Chun accept our gift and invitation?
No, he returned the gift and the invitation.
He says he will stop receiving visitors.
These people are really strange.
This time, we've offended the most important customer in Luoyang.
My place has a few guest rooms.
You can stay here in peace.
Thank you, Mr. Gao.
Don't mention it. Please make yourself at home.
I think this place is much better that lousy Snow Princess Court.
Come, please go in.
Let's go.
I'm putting the bag here.
Sword...It fits right here.
Even though he is responsible for us getting kicked out,
he is now making up for his mistake.
Don't put on such a long face.
Xiao Gao is a good man.
Don't blame him.
I have been intentionally hiding from him all these years.
I thought that if we didn't meet again, we could forget everything and let it go.
But I didn't imagine it would be that hard to forget.
If you can't let it go, you just can't.
What should I do?
What nonsense are you spouting?
Your Seven Killing Sect is full of strange people.
Deputy Sect Leader.
Xiao Gao.
I heard that you are hurt. Where is your injury?
That was in the past. It's fine now.
And your leg?
I've become used to it after all these years. It's okay.
Sit.
Deputy Sect Leader, I heard that you had left Xianyang Palace a while ago.
I am so happy for you.
With you here, there is hope for the Seven Killing Sect to be rebuilt.
I have good news for you.
I finally found the beast who betrayed the Seven Killing Sect.
You mean Elder Bao.
Right. It's him.
One day about 3 years ago, I was leaving the pub after my performance,
when suddenly...
Where do you think you're going, you beggar?
I'm going to drink Juanlian Wine.
You drinking Juanlian Wine? Are you stupid? Do you know how expensive it is?
You can't afford it even if you sell yourself. Don't bring me trouble.
Do you think I really don't have any money?
Let me tell you. I can scare you with what I have.
- Here, here, here. Show me. - See?
Did you steal this?
It's enough for several jars of Juanlian Wine.
This couldn't possibly be yours. You must have stolen this.
Can you say you didn't?
Seven Killing Sect?
Why do you have this?
Stop.
Zhou Tong. Speak. Where is Bao, that traitor?
What are you talking about? I don't understand.
Cut the crap.
Looking at your shameful state, Bao must have dropped you after using you, didn't he?
You couldn't possibly find him.
You disfigured yourself.
You must be worried that he will try to kill you to silence you.
So you must know where he is. Will you talk or not?
I will. I will.
Zhou Tong said that after Seven Killing Sect's collapse, that traitor sought refuge with Ying Zheng.
He changed his name and identity and became a Yan aristocrat, Sir Yan Chun. He's been living in seclusion in Luoyang.
Hence I came to Luoyang and bought this little dye house to investigate in secret.
He's likely afraid someone will take revenge for the Seven Killing Sect. He's extremely cautious, and never leaves his house.
However he has a weakness - Women.
I heard that he's long coveted Xue Nu's beauty. So I slipped into Snow Princess Court to wait for the chance to kill him.
Until today when I finally found my opportunity.
Though I was obstructed by Xue Nu and did not succeed,
I never imagined it would let me meet you, Deputy Sect Leader.
Don't you think this is fate?
Deputy Sect Leader, you don't have to worry.
Once I've taken that old swine's head, I'll do my best to assist you in rebuilding the Seven Killing Sect.
Xiao Gao, this matter
needs to be given some thought.
Yes.
It needs thought further.
I have a few leads here.
I planned ---
Sect Leader, are you all right?
I am fine.
I am just a little fatigued. I'll be fine after a rest.
It's all my fault. I was too impatient.
Let's discuss this another day. Rest soon. I will retreat now.
Come down here.
Your skills aren't bad.
I had already quelled my breathing, but you still detected me.
You needn't flatter me. Sit.
What is your purpose for visiting me this late at night?
It can't be because you felt bad after kicking us out?
I didn't think so either.
Then, there is only one explanation.
You...
were once a member of the Seven Killing Sect.
Which is why, when you heard Xiao Gao call me Deputy Sect Leader,
you reacted so strongly.
You were eavesdropping because you were worried.
I've never seen you before.
I think
you must have been an assassin from the Gate of Death.
Right?
Deputy Sect Leader, you are astute as expected.
You've seen through the secret that I've hidden for many years.
You...
hate the Seven Killing Sect?
That's out of the question.
But when Seven Killing Sect was destroyed overnight,
to me, it was just like being reborn.
What? Is it unpleasant to hear?
No.
On a certain level,
I felt the same way.
So after that day,
you concealed your identity and moved to a distant land.
People from the Gate of Death have no names to begin with.
What's there to conceal?
Since you had already severed all ties to Seven Killing Sect,
why did you allow Xiao Gao to enter Snow Princess Court in the first place?
Certain things cannot be severed just because you want to.
If humans were that straight-forward,
why would they say "Feelings undermine us"?
At that time, he was the youngest Elder.
Accomplished in his youth. Daring and vigorous.
People jokingly named him the number one beauty in the Seven Killing Sect.
While I was just a humble assassin of the filthy Gate of Death.
Even if I loved him,
I could only bury my feelings deep in my heart.
I was not even worthy for him to be aware of my existence.
That day, he came to Snow Princess Court to be hired as a musician.
Even after several decades,
even though he and the sound of his music have changed,
I was able to recognize him right away.
I know in my heart that he belongs to the past that I don't want to revisit.
If I want to sever my past, I cannot not keep him there.
But I couldn't do it.
That day, he appeared again in front of me,
looking worn, with graying hair,
and with a crippled leg.
The sound of his music
mourned so wistfully.
I could not refuse him.
I was lying to myself
to keep him there.
Perhaps after the passing of these decades,
perhaps he no longer has any connections with Seven Killing Sect.
Sadly,
I was completely mistaken.
He reappeared in front of me,
not because of fate
or destiny.
He wanted to use me to avenge the Seven Killing Sect.
Please don't blame Xiao Gao. It's too difficult for him to forget the Seven Killing Sect.
His father was a previous Elder who passed away early, leaving him as an orphan.
My father found him intelligent at a young age. So he took care of him and nurtured him.
Therefore Xiao Gao feels that
his accomplishments
were due to the Seven Killing Sect and my father.
Seven Killing Sect is everything to him.
He swore to repay the kindness he received.
But Seven Killing Sect doesn't exist anymore!
It is true that it does not exist any more.
You were able to leave the past behind. So could I,
but what about Xiao Gao?
He is in too deep. It's not easy for him to leave.
I don't understand. What about the Sect is worth the reluctance to leave?
Are you all right?
Your Seven Killing Sect
is different from his Seven Killing Sect.
The Gates of Life and Death
are as different as heaven and earth.
However you must believe that he'll come out of it one day.
I will try my best to help him.
Ge Nie, your medicine is ready.
You...
You normally seem so honest and innocent.
I never thought you were so full of cunning.
You are really phony and obscene.
And you...
you kicked us out during the day, then you sneak into someone's room at night.
Is it more exciting to meet in secret? Shameless.
I am really blind.
Seems that you two are a heaven-made couple.
It can't be that I'm jealous?
How could I be jealous?
Miss Duanmu.
It's late and you are still not asleep? Is the room not to your liking?
All of you from the Seven Killing Sect are hypocrites! Vile!
Miss Duanmu. Why do you say that?
One is a two-faced, false hero.
Another is a passive aggressive ice beauty.
I, Duanmu Rong, am dim-witted and can't beat you at your game!
Tell me. What is your true intention for letting us stay in your dye house?
Miss Duanmu. Who are you referring to? Why don't I understand what you're saying?
Of course, it's Ge Nie and Xue Nu!
Your Seven Killing Sect is just full of talents.
Xue Nu?
Why do you want to see me?
Unless, you want to apologize for what happened yesterday?
It was crude of me to catch you unawares yesterday.
I'm thinking that if I had I told you in advance, you wouldn't have stopped me,
but helped me instead.
What do you mean?
Aren't you also from the Seven Killing Sect?
Sir Yan Chun from yesterday was the former Elder Bao.
He is the chief culprit for the destruction of the Seven Killing Sect.
You didn't know this before, which is why you stopped me. I don't blame you.
Now that you have learned the truth, shouldn't you
give me a hand?
Help you?
For what?
Any disciple of the Seven Killing Sect, in consideration of the Leader's kindness,
should seek revenge for him by killing the traitor.
Kindness?
If I told you that the Seven Killing Sect did me no favors, would you believe it?
I wouldn't.
Of course you wouldn't believe me.
You chosen elites of the Gate of Life
don't even know that the Seven Killing Sect has a Gate of Death.
Without us, how could you have controlled the momentum of history?
I don't know what you are talking about.
Did you think you were able to gallop over the rivers and lakes and sweep over the land
because you were special, superior to everyone else?
Have you ever thought about it?
There are so many talented people in the world. Why didn't they compete with you?
It's because those people were secretly wiped out by us.
The brilliance of the Seven Killing Sect was built upon blood.
That period in the Seven Killing Sect
was my life's
worst nightmare.
Every assassin of the Seven Killing Sect had to go through harsh and cruel training.
We had to step on the corpses of our colleagues to progress.
We were the shadow of the Gate of Life. We had no names. Only a number.
We existed only for killing.
You enjoyed your limitless world, while we lived by the edge of the sword every day.
These are the Gates of Life and Death.
I received no favors to speak of from the Seven Killing Sect.
If you want me to tell the truth,
I would say Seven Killing Sect's destruction was a result of the natural laws. Heaven's retribution.
- It's doesn't deserve anyone to avenge it. - Insolence!
If you don't want to help me, just say it.
There's no need to make up such venomous lies to excuse yourself.
Who are you?
Assassin!
What is going on between you two?
Since he calls you Deputy Sect Leader, then please control him.
Don't let him cause any more trouble.
Xiao Gao. You were too rash.
Exactly. You've never even seen the face of Sir Yan Chun.
I didn't succeed this time but there will be next time.
As long as I, Gao Jianli, remain alive, I will avenge the Sect Leader and Seven Killing Sect.
It's been more than 10 years. Xiao Gao, why can't you--
Because it's been more than 10 years! That traitor is still living leisurely and freely.
So you want to run yourself down and give up your own life?
Whether the traitor is alive or dead, I don't care at all,
but I don't want to see you like this.
You don't care?
He is the villain who killed your father. How can you not care?
Do you not understand what he's saying?
He is telling to let go, to stop torturing yourself.
Even if you lose your life, will your leader be resurrected? Will Seven Killing Sect be restored?
Go away.
If Snow Princess Court won't tolerate us, we won't tolerate you either! Leave!
It's a little chilly, and windy.
Why don't you enter the house?
Why are you staying out here?
Is it because the people in the house don't want you in there?
Enough. There's no need for your sarcasm.
I was kicked out by the people in there. Happy now?
You don't need to guard against me like I'm a thief. Aren't you tired?
The person who kicked me out, the person I care for, and the person you think about, are not the same person.
The one you like...is Gao Jianli.
So the one you like is Ge Nie.
Who says that I like Ge Nie?
But now that you mention it, your taste in men is very poor.
Why do you want to argue with me no matter what?
It's not that I want to argue with you. It's just that you shouldn't acknowledge a man like that.
Men like that only have ideals and ambition in their heart.
They don't look at women.
However much you love him, he will not even notice you.
No matter how much you give, you will not get any in return,
because they don't know any better.
A love like this that doesn't pay is better to be without.
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When They Return - Where Chou Hui
♫ Leave all victories and defeats to yesterday ♫
♫ Only when the sparrows return can I admire the wind and moon ♫
♫ The poems in the light of the blade, the shadow of the sword ♫
♫ By the time they’re sung, I’ve long been devoid of grievances ♫
♫ Ignore the whitening hair and life, ♫
♫ ignore the years flowing past like water ♫
♫ Once the fire in your heart is extinguished, the flowers will emerge ♫
♫ Long ago, life has already doubled upon itself, ♫
♫ Completed itself ♫
♫ Hearts tied to one another, lives connected with each other ♫
♫ Feelings belong between love and hatred ♫
♫ This life, whether complete or flawed, ♫
♫ I belong within your heart ♫