Translation and Timing by the Joy of Life Team @ Viki.com
♫ Have you ever heard of ♫
♫ the snow mountain’s cliff ♫
♫ once left people with lingering enchantments ♫
♫ Legend has it ♫
♫ that there are treasures on it ♫
♫ But there is also an hidden abyss ♫
♫ The smart, foolish ♫
♫ and kind people ♫
♫ are all people you’re familiar with ♫
♫ On the mountain slope, on the cliff ♫
♫ on the cloud peak ♫
♫ on this secular world ♫
♫ Let the snowflakes swirl and flutter ♫
Joy of Life
Episode 3
What is being worshiped inside?
Offering sacrifices to Heaven is the basis of the Temple of God.
How could you not know this?
Temple of God?
When heaven and earth separated, beasts were running rampant.
The god from this temple came to earth,
teaching humans written characters and moral values, helping them shape the the mountain and the sea,
building up a foundation for mankind.
Haven't your masters taught you?
A legend?
You really don't know who I am?
You simply cannot take even half a step into the main temple.
There's no ambush.
Was it really a coincidence?
There really isn't a god's image.
A legend?
I never believe in gods and goddesses.
But, I don't know how I came to this world.
If there's really a Temple of God, please send your envoy to explain to me.
If you give me an answer, I'll give you some face
and believe you once.
Think about reimbursement for food and lodging.
Young Miss!
Did you see Young Miss?
No.
Young Miss! Young Miss!
[Lin Wan'er, illegitimate daughter of Prime Minister Ruofu]
Let me ask you something.
Are you an assassin?
I... don't think so.
Then were you sent by the gods?
I don't think so, either.
I think you are.
Who... are you?
What's wrong?
Nothing. I'm used to throwing up.
Young Miss! Young Miss!
You have to go?
Did you come with the valued guest in the main temple?
Hand.
I forgot to ask her name!
Young Miss! Where did you go? I was so worried!
Young Miss, are you okay?
- I'm okay. - You're still laughing!
You always run around when we come outside. You scared me to death!
Of course I'm happy I can come outside.
It's better than sitting in my room all day and drinking medicine.
The physician already said your illness can't be exposed to the wind.
Young Miss, why are you coughing up blood again?
It's fine.
After some time, I'll get used to throwing up.
Oh dear. You've gone crazy.
Set off!
When did you appear?
Young Master, I've been waiting for a long time.
Go after that horse carriage!
Where are you going? That way!
- Young Master, aren't we going back to the manor? - What are you talking about?
Go after that horse carriage! Turn around!
Turn around!
That way!
The horse carriage over there!
Out of the way!
Move aside!
Men! Clear the street!
Move aside!
Out of the way!
Leave now!
Out of the way!
Move aside now!
Everyone, out of the way!
Your Majesty, we can travel now.
Start moving!
Your Majesty, it's the offering of sacrifices at the temple today. That young lad suddenly showed up.
I failed in my duty. Please punish me.
Today there weren't any major consequences in the temple.
You have already rendered great service.
Although the offering of sacrifices at the temple wasn't publicized
but the surroundings of the temple were heavily guarded by the Imperial army.
If that young lad could still secretly trespass into the temple,
I fear something's fishy.
I request to investigate everyone in the Imperial army.
- Did you fight with him? - Yes.
- How was it? - This young lad has internal power. He's not an ordinary person.
Your Majesty, there was a serious oversight today.
We should still investigate the Imperial army.
No need.
Stop him!
Let him come here.
Yes, Your Majesty.
Let him pass.
On the way to the city, an attendant from the harem prepared to block the path.
She has been killed.
I get it.
An Imperial soldier came and left again.
Seriously, I can't hear what they are saying.
Miss... Miss!
You have been smiling since you came back from the temple.
Did you encounter something fun?
It's nothing. I merely met an interesting person.
Forget about others
but I think Master Fan is an interesting person.
He could make you happy.
I know you are not willing.
After all, it's a decree marriage proposal by His Majesty.
I...
About this...
Your Majesty.
[Qing Di, Emperor of Qing state]
Who is that young lad?
I believe he's the Minister of Revenue's
illegitimate son from Danzhou.
Seems like his name is Fan Xian.
Tell me about him.
His sudden appearance today is not accidental.
It was probably...
It was probably arranged by Your Majesty.
I didn't arrange anything.
I dare not guess what you meant.
Speak.
It's... It's Your Majesty who wanted to take a look at him.
On the way to the city, that female attendant who ruined his reputation,
who do you think she was?
I don't know.
You don't know or dare not to say?
Based on what I saw, she could be from the East Palace.
East Palace?
This is my speculation.
It's already a crime of rebellion.
It's just that I dare not refuse to talk when you asked me.
Please punish me.
When Fan Xian was at the temple,
did he kneel down?
I kept my eyes open.
Fan Xian didn't kneel at the temple.
He didn't kneel when he encountered God?
This is not tasty at all
but don't forget to pay him two coins for this.
Yes, Your Majesty.
- Gong Dian. - Present.
I heard about the paintings that Crown Prince gave you.
You liked them very much.
I admit my crime.
Let's go back to the palace.
In life, everyone has their likes and dislikes.
What is sin?
I understand!
We are here, Young Master.
Slowly.
The carriage will return to the back door.
Young Master, please enter the mansion on your own.
Return? You are not from Fan Mansion?
[Fan Mansion]
I'm Fan Xian.
I'm Fan Xian!
Young Master, this way, please.
Entering by the side door? Is this my Father's intention?
Old Master is still at the Ministry of Revenue. Second Madam arranged this.
If Liu Ruyu wants to kill you, I fear it won't be that easy for you to enter by the main door of Fan Mansion.
Young Master, please enter the mansion with me.
Why isn't there anyone talking in the courtyard?
Old Madam is having her afternoon nap.
Where is she having her afternoon nap?
At the back of the courtyard.
She's sleeping at the back of the courtyard and no one in the mansion dare to say anything.
Is Second Madam that formidable?
Young Master, don't say this.
Lower your voice. Keep quiet.
Seems like there's indeed a trick.
Stop there!
Who's that?
The Financial Private Adviser for the mansion.
I can't beat you.
Stand over there.
Did I tell you to run?
Still avoiding this?
Today, I...
I say, you manage the accounts and you run even faster than a rabbit.
Catch your breath first before you go after him again.
[Fan Sizhe. Second son of Fan Jian]
Why are you holding a chicken drumstick?
This is not a chicken drumstick. This is a young lady.
Young lady?
Can you understand me?
I didn't understand, either.
- What is this? - I don't know.
Don't know?
Do you know who I am then?
I probably do.
If you know, open this.
Why don't you try it instead?
Fan Xian is already inside the courtyard.
He's not here yet, Madam.
Why is he taking such a long time?
Should I go take a look?
It's not urgent. Let him take his time.
[Liu Ruyu, Fan Xian's stepmother] When he has arrived at the inner courtyard, let him wait outside.
Let's talk again after I wake up from my afternoon nap.
Yes.
Do your best. Use more strength.
Do your best. Work harder and use your strength.
Almost there!
Do your best. Hurry up! Go for it!
Open it for me!
I can't open it, either.
Do you know know where we are? This is the Fan mansion.
Everyone here respects me.
Whatever I tell them to do, they will do it.
I want you to open the chest for me now.
- You have a problem with what you just said. - What problem?
- You just said that everyone here respects you. - That's right.
- You also said they will obey you. - That's right.
What if you want them to beat you to death?
If they take action and hurt you, are they respecting you then?
If they don't take action, they are disobeying you then.
See? You are conflicted now, right? You can only choose one option.
Let's go.
It makes sense.
What should I do then? Just let them beat me to death.
They need to obey me.
But this won't do. If they beat me to death, who will they listen to?
Don't let them beat me to death then.
If I don't let them beat me to them, they will stop obeying me.
- Is that kid my younger brother? - Yes.
Why was he chasing after the accounts staff?
Madam is having her afternoon nap. He must be chasing him to ask for money.
That guy from the accounts room could run that fast?
He was chased after for many years. He's well trained now.
That kid has a temper.
I dare not talk bad about Young Master.
Young Master Fan, you are now at the inner courtyard.
Where is Liu Ruyu?
Where is Aunt?
Second Madam is having her afternoon nap in her house.
She instructed to let you wait.
Wait in the house?
Young Master, it's not appropriate.
Wait here then?
It's fine for me to wait here.
It's quiet here.
Greetings, Crown Prince.
Did I tell you that we love paintings?
We have the same interests. Between the both of us,
we will have friendly talks. No need for proprieties.
These paintings are my several years of personal collection
of valuable paintings.
The rest of the calligraphic works in my family
have been burned in the fire.
Starting from today,
I will no longer have this hobby.
These are gifts from you.
They are famous paintings from the previous dynasties. Please take them back.
Gong Dian, why are you doing this?
Today, His Majesty said,
"In life, everyone has their likes and dislikes."
Your Highness, starting from today,
I won't have any hobbies that I like.
What exactly happened?
His Majesty went to the temple to offer sacrifices today.
Why wasn't the Rites Department notified of this?
He left the palace on an incognito trip.
He later encountered a young lad at the temple.
His name was Fan Xian.
What happened after that?
He's already out there?
Yes, Madam. He's standing there.
Is he anxious or angry?
None of these. He said he would have his afternoon nap, too.
Didn't I tell you not to let him into the house?
Wait. Why is he holding a chicken drumstick?
I don't know. He was holding this when he entered.
I didn't see him eating this, too.
A custom of Dan Zhou?
Let's not bother about this first. Who gave him the chair?
He took it on his own.
The little devil from Danzhou,
I fear he's not that easy to deal with.
Let's meet him then.
Is this a place for idling?!
Your journey must have been tough.
I had a nap just now
and treated you coldly.
It's okay. If you didn't wake me,
I would have continued sleeping.
Aunt, sit.
People from Danzhou are honest and simple. Looking at you today,
Xian'er has indeed been raised well.
I heard there's something lacking in tolerance.
On the contrary, there's some natural naivety.
Natural naive? Do you think I'm a wild monkey?
Aunt, you overpraised me. In a small place like Danzhou,
I have never met anyone like you.
Graceful, dignified, with a refined and kind temperament. If one isn't aware,
they would have thought you are the main madam of the mansion.
This common lowlife is saying that my status is not upright.
Where's that rascal who was holding the chest?!
By the way, I was in a rush just now
and forgot to prepare a homecoming gift for you.
Wait here for a while.
Where did he go?
I saw you. Don't move!
Wait till I'm there. I will punch you.
Young Master, I understand now. Why would I let them beat me to death?
How would I know?
Are you pulling a prank on me?
What do you think?
Madam, Young Master didn't get the money.
When his temper flares up,
I fear he will be violent.
I know. Why would I use this excuse to avoid this then?
If I'm there, he won't make this mistake.
Will Young Master really beat up Fan Xian?
My son is the eldest son.
Fan Xian is just an illegitimate son. There's a great difference.
If Fan Xian entered the mansion today and was beaten up,
he wouldn't be able to lift up his head in the future.
But Madam, I heard Fan Xian knows how to fight.
What if... he beat up Young Master instead?
Let him beat him then. He just entered the mansion and he beat up the first son.
He didn't respect status, was violent and disobedient.
Would Old Master still let him stay?
Don't you think you have gone overboard?
I haven't taken a seat yet and you are already seated.
Stand up!
Stretch out your hand!
No one stopped you. How did you get into the inner courtyard? Who are you?
Fan Xian.
Fan Xian?
You are that illegitimate son from Danzhou.
Who do you think I am? You dare to pull a prank on me with that status of yours?
What's wrong with my status?
My status is that of your older brother. Eldest son of your father.
If I want to discuss this...
I'm furious with you. I...
Stop!
Ruo Ruo.
[Fan Ruoruo, daughter of Fan Jian]
Older Brother.
I told you that I would come.
You will always be my older brother.
I will always be.
You will come back to Jingdu.
I will be back one day.
- Kneel down. - Huh?
I just met the Accounts Master.
You wanted to be violent towards him again.
He... he ran away very fast.
How could I have caught up with him?
Shouldn't you be studying now?
I can let you off for this.
- Really? - Kneel.
Give it to me.
Older Sister, didn't you say you would let me off?
Give it to me.
I'm punishing you now
because you were rude to your older brother.
- He's just an illegitimate son... - Open your palm.
- Older Sister, you are beating me because of an outsider? - Fan Sizhe!
Also,
you can't address your older brother without any respect.
If this happens again, I will beat you again.
Remember this.
Get up.
He's already an adult and he still looks for his mother.
Mother!
Older Brother, was your trip tough? Come and take a seat at my place.
Who gave him the name Fan Sizhe?
Father, what's wrong?
There's a standard.
You fought well.
I was... Stop drinking.
I was beaten.
When your father comes home, tell him that you were beaten.
It's useless to tell him. He wants Older Sister to discipline me!
- Ruoruo did this? - Yes. Other than her, who would dare to beat me?
Didn't I send her away? How did she come back?
How would I know?
Whether she's back or not, I don't care. In any case, my palm hurts.
What should we do?
Just place some money here and it won't hurt anymore.
This is how you are. No matter how, you still can't beat that fox from Danzhou.
Give me some money and I will be able to do it.
You!
...empty
The writing of Zhuang Mohan from one of the great families of Northern Qi.
Do you like his calligraphy?
It's a gift from someone.
The grandmaster of Dongzhu used this before.
Grandmaster's sword? Is this for real?
I don't know. Could be a gift, too?
Those jade antique curios were gifts, too.
Let me borrow a box.
It's that wooden box in the middle.
Who gave all these?
They were girls from respectable families.
Why?
Seeking upgrading.
What did you say?
The letter you wrote to me had many random passages from "Red Chamber"
and a lady from another family happened to see it.
She thought it was a treasure and so word has spread in the city.
Now every lady in the capital are fans of your work.
They give me gifts every day to seek upgrading.
Where did you learn this phrase from?
It's in your letter. I simply used it.
They don't know who wrote this, right?
Don't worry. They are not aware that you wrote this.
I already said many times.
I really didn't write this. A Mister Cao wrote this.
Older Brother, stop hiding this from me. I wrote a letter to Grandma.
She said there's no Mister Cai in Danzhou at all.
I know. You are afraid to be in the limelight and be envied by others.
Don't worry. I will keep your secret.
I won't let anyone know that, in this world, you are
greatest literary writer.
I should drink my tea.
This is what happened today.
Did His Majesty talk to Fan Xian?
He didn't.
- He also killed those female attendants who stopped him along the way? - That's right.
You subsequently came here to tear my paintings.
Starting from today,
Your Highness and I
will not have any private friendship again.
There's something I must speak
from the bottom of m y heart.
Speak.
Your Grace is the master of the Eastern Palace, having connections with many ministers, which is reasonable.
But I am in charge of the inner workings and have a duty to protect His Majesty.
If I had personal dealings with Your Highness...
Dare I ask, would His Majesty feel at ease?
Continue. Fan Xian from Dan Zhou has a low social status.
His Majesty traveled incognito not because of this person.
His Majesty also said something today.
I see many changes in the temple today.
You have already rendered a great service.
At that time, I was puzzled.
After thinking about it later, perspiration ran down on my back.
His Majesty is aware of my private friendship with you.
On this outside visit, I was responsible for ensuring security.
It's definitely not because
he wanted to meet Fan Xian. Instead, he wanted
to see if I would do anything to Fan Xian.
As a royal soldier of the city, I am just a subject of the King.
I have my own responsibilities. I am not allowed to have any personal dealings with any courtiers。
As a courtier,
one should work with due care
and dedication.
It must have been difficult for you to get to the point.
If it were someone else, I fear he wouldn't dare to speak out about this.
It's a death penalty for me.
Today the actions against Fan Xian
were not taken by me.
Forget it!
I can take back this painting.
Starting from today, you and I
will never meet privately again.
Thank you, Your Highness, for you understanding.
I will take my leave.
The date of your return to the mansion is written there.
Who gave this to you?
I don't know. It appeared on my table last night.
Hence, I specially rushed back to the mansion today
as I was afraid Fan Sizhe would charge at you.
He's really afraid of you.
He's very stubborn. Father wants me to discipline him.
Since young till now, he's extremely scared of me.
His mother doesn't bother about this?
Liu Ruyu doesn't dare to provoke me.
You are such a tyrant in saying this.
Did you check on why Fan Rorrou is back?
Didn't we purposely calculate the days to send her off?
I did check. It's said that shortly after Miss Rourou went out,
someone abandoned her and she came back on her own.
Seems like she already knew the actual time of Fan Xian's arrival.
Who told her?
I already checked. No one told her.
How did she find out then?
Mother, when can I leave?
This Fan Rourou is already hard to go against.
Looks like Fan Xian is very crafty, too.
Can't you be serious?
What's there to be serious about?
He's just an illegitimate son from Danzhou.
If he doesn't behave, just beat him and it will end.
There's no opportunity to beat him in the mansion. Let's do this.
I will invite him out for a meal tomorrow.
I will punch him on the street. What do you think?
Using brute force does sound like an idea.
Mother, if want to trick him into having a meal with me,
you need to support me by giving me money.
Give me some support.
This Fan Rourou...
When she was younger she secretly attacked me from the sidelines
and used underhanded tactics to try to pressurize me.
Fortunately, you taught me how to respond to her in your letter.
All these years, she knows what's in my mind and dared not start a war with me again.
It's just that... who was secretly helping me?
I can't think of anyone.
Uncle Wuzhu must have arrived in Jingdu in advance.
Who's Uncle Wuzhu?
He's the one who taught me to climb the cliff.
It's not convenient to tell anyone his name. Hence, I didn't write about him in the letter.
Why do you still tell me?
You are my younger sister and not anyone else.
Can that Uncle Wuzhu be trusted?
It's a long story to talk about him.
Miss, Old Master has returned.
He wants Fan Xian to see him in the study.
Look after this for me first.
I was about to ask you. What's going on with this chicken drumstick?
I will tell you the details later.
When Old Master came back, he wanted to see Fan Xian?
Just let him see him.
Continue to keep watch.
Yes.
Your father's attitude towards Fan Xian is very critical.
Mother, what attitude would there be?
Did Father even go to see him once when he left him at Danzhou for so many years?
This is where it's strange.
Your father is not a fickle person.
If he went back to Danzhou to see Fan Xian,
I wouldn't be nervous.
But he didn't even ask about him.
Something is definitely not right.
Hence, I wanted someone at Danzhou to watch him.
I wanted to check if he and Fan Xian
communicated secretly.
I find this matter very strange.
I can't protect you forever.
You will eventually need to rely on yourself.
Regarding your future, I...
Money, give me the money.
I don't have any money!
How to fight without money?
We can't fight at all.
Old Master said there's no need to report.
Just go directly to the study.
Translation and Timing by the Joy of Life Team @ Viki.com
♫ Life goes round and round ♫
♫ In the long river of time ♫
♫ Layers of memories, of many lives over ♫
♫ Get stacked up ♫
♫ In an intoxicating river of stars ♫
♫ Before you know it, spring is over and it's almost fall again ♫
♫ The swallows are gone to their wintering grounds ♫
♫ Who can give up the chance ♫
♫ To spend this life with you? ♫
♫ You have been walking around in your dream for so long ♫
♫ The flowers fall from the boughs quietly ♫
♫ Year in and year out, we are on the road ♫
♫ Counting the remaining days of the year ♫
♫ Even if we will never meet again ♫
♫ Even if the bond is broken ♫
♫ No complaints ♫
♫ It's a cold world and I still think of you as I did before ♫
♫ The moon is sleepless ♫
♫ Leave a warm heart ♫
♫ To look after the rest of the year ♫
♫ Even if I have to cross a thousand mountains ♫
♫ Through the fire of war ♫
♫ You are always there for me ♫
♫ The flowers leave the boughs, quietly ♫
♫ Year in and year out, we are on the road ♫
♫ Counting the remaining days of the year ♫
♫ Even if we will never meet again ♫
♫ Even if the bond is broken ♫
♫ No complaints ♫
♫ It's a cold world and I think of you as I did before ♫
♫ The moon is sleepless ♫
♫ Leave a warm heart ♫
♫ To look after the rest of the year ♫
♫ Even if I have to cross a thousand mountains
and through the fire of war ♫
♫ You are always there for me. ♫