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♫ The moon in my hand laughs to it's heart content ♫
♫ The cloud in front of me goes to bed early ♫
♫ Spring breeze can't blow down my skinny waist ♫
♫ I’m bouncing and vivacious in the Peach Blossom Spring ♫
♫ Youngster, you shall not have the heart to return too early ♫
♫ Swallows also fly here in pairs ♫
♫ Peaches have died prematurely, and Japanese bananas also stay green ♫
♫ Who cares if it rains and wind blows in a howling and pounding night ♫
♫ Even if a flower bursts with fresh red color, it still will wither ♫
♫ The heart of a youngster will never turn old ♫
♫ Everyone heard, both young and old, ♫
♫ that I want to row the boat in the water ♫
♫ Willow catkins drift, drift beyond the corner of the sky ♫
♫ Have you ever seen turmoil in the mortal world? ♫
♫ Come back to chat with peach blossoms ♫
♫ Willow catkins drift, drift beyond the corner of the sky ♫
♫ Have you ever seen turmoil in the mortal world? ♫
♫ Hurry up to chat with peach blossoms ♫
♫ La la la la la la la la la la La la la la la la la la la la ♫
♫ I’m bouncing and vivacious in the Peach Blossom Spring ♫
♫ Hurry up to chat with peach blossoms ♫
[ I Will Never Let You Go ]
[ Episode 11 ]
Take it!
From today onward, you'll live in this manor.
If there's anything you need, just instruct the maid outside your door.
Do not run all over the manor.
Remember that there are not many people in this manor who like you.
Don't worry. I will stay inside this room and behave like a good Lady.
I will definitely not go out of the main gate, nor pass by the second door.
I won't create any trouble for all of you.
What is it? Did I say anything wrong?
Will you be so contented with your lot?
I'm not contented with my lot.
But I understand the look in other people's eyes.
Your Highness wants to show filial piety towards the Prince, so naturally you will not put me in a difficult position.
But you still feel resentment for me entering the Prince Manor.
Why then must I still provoke you?
Maybe, one day, you'll become very benevolent and
will allow me to go out for a breath of fresh air;
I'll be able to go out then.
It's good that you know it.
Don't covet too much.
This is really great.
I didn't imagine that I'd get back the alms bowl so easily.
I can still go and view the lanterns.
There will be so many people during the Lantern Festival.
I don't believe that I can't find an opportunity to sneak out to look for Mr. Zhu.
Out of the way!
Here, here, and here.
I will send people to guard these places.
The way I see it, here, here, and here. Send some secret guards in.
Young Master, the people of Mingyue Villa have arrived at the capital city.
Looks like the capital city is getting lively.
Young Master! Young Master! Young Master!
There's news concerning the assassination of our people in Tianmen Pass.
- Who is it? - It's the people of Mingyue Villa.
I was passing by when they entered the capital city.
I saw the assassin whose mask was torn by us in Tianmen Pass.
But it was a woman who was in command that day.
Could it be Liu Mingyue?
It can't be Liu Mingyue.
There's no need for her to be personally involved in an assassination.
But I heard that there's a First Miss in Mingyue Villa.
She was well versed in letters and military technology from a very young age.
I think it's more likely that she was the one.
Young Master, then should we report to the government official to have her arrested?
Just based on one person? Furthermore, it is still insufficient that the two of us are the only witnesses.
I think that we should find the person first and interrogate her. We can decide what to do later when we have the clues.
- Let's go, let's go. - Let's go, let's go, let's go.
Let's go over to the bridge. There's some more over there.
Yuan Chong, go and patrol around the area first.
I will make a trip to Flower Pavilion of Mingyue Villa.
Perhaps, I might even be able to get something good out of it.
How did the honorable Heir Apparent learn to use illegal means to his advantage?
The porcelain of Mingyue Villa is well known all over the world.
No one knows how much silver they've made.
Look at how the brothers are working themselves to death.
It's just right to let them spend some money.
Okay.
[Mingyue Villa]
Go and inform your Master that the Prince's Heir Apparent is looking for her and has something to discuss with her.
Yes.
What instructions may Your Highness have for me in your visit here?
Although Villa Master Liu looks like an ordinary woman,
you managed to establish Mingyue Villa as an imperial merchant unexpectedly in the short span of just more than ten years.
Furthermore, you have greatly overwhelmed the power of Feiyun Fortress and Mo Manor.
I am really curious to know what secret know-how you may have.
There isn't any secret-know-how.
It's all based on the support of the Prince and the Emperor;
hence, I was able to support this villa up.
It's okay if Villa Master Liu doesn't want to divulge anything.
I'm actually here to inform Master Liu that it isn't peaceful in the capital city this time round.
Last month, Mo Ruofei was attacked in Tianmen Pass.
And he was attacked by concealed weapons during New Year's Eve.
Those gangsters are really getting too bold now.
Fortunately, they were unsuccessful.
Otherwise, I would have lost a good opponent.
The Emperor has given orders for me to be the Commander of the Patrol Battalion during the Lantern Festival this time,
to protect the safety of everyone.
But there are so many people during the Lantern Festival.
It's unavoidable that there will be careless mistakes.
If there's anyone who is not careful and cause offense to Master Liu's Lantern Festival,
please do not mind it.
Hei Yan!
May I trouble Your Highness to protect us.
Villa Master Liu is generous.
Then, it is better for me to accept your gift deferentially than to decline courteously.
Please don't worry, Master Liu.
I will send some people to keep a close watch over Mingyue Villa.
I guarantee that even a fly can't get in here.
Thank you, Your Highness, for showing concern.
I've often heard that Villa Master Liu is very capable and dexterous.
I believe that the arrangements in this Lantern Festival will be ingenuous.
I wonder if I could have the rare opportunity to view them ahead of the festival?
Of course you can.
Please.
- Fu. - Yes.
- Are all the preparations ready? - Ready.
We've arranged everything that the Emperor loves to eat.
Buqi, what are you looking at?
Prince, I have not seen Eldest Brother and Godmother for a long time.
Why don't we go to the Flower Pavilion of Mo Manor?
I really want to see them.
There will be a lantern competition amongst the various merchants today.
I will accompany the Emperor to be judges of the competition.
How can I be there based on my status?
You go.
- I go? - Yes.
Thank y...! Thank you, Prince.
Come back quickly.
Yes.
Eldest Brother! Eldest Brother!
Sister Hua!
Jiansheng!
- Eldest Brother! - Buqi!
How is your life in the Prince Manor?
It's all right.
Eldest Brother, how certain are you of winning in this year's Lantern Festival?
I've seen them starting the betting.
Those betting on Mo Manor to win this time, the payout is already one to two.
If you are certain, I will bet three hundred taels of silver.
Three hundred taels?
When did you manage to save so much silvers?
Be careful of losing them all, I tell you.
Ah? Eldest Brother, are you really not that confident?
Then forget it.
I will go and size up the situation for you at Mingyue Villa first.
I will not gamble if their programs at the Lantern Festival are really good.
It will save me from losing all my silver.
Let's go.
I will go to the gambling house after I leave Mingyue Villa.
There'll be so many people in the gambling house. And there are front and back doors, too.
I'm sure you can't keep watch over me then.
Then I'll have a chance to look for Mr. Zhu at Xingyuan Pawnshop.
Stand where you are!
Why are you here?
Why are you not with Royal Father?
Anyone can walk on this road.
Why can't I be here?
Bring her to the ceremony viewing stand. Do not let her run all over the place.
- Based on what? - Based on the fact that I can take away your alms bowl anytime I want to.
- Bring her away! - Yes!
Teacher.
How is the preparation?
Teacher, please don't worry. I will definitely not allow anything to go wrong.
The lantern competition relies entirely on you.
Don't disappoint me again.
Yes.
I will do my utmost.
- First Miss. - Yes?
I heard that Second Miss is still in Mo Manor now.
First Miss and Second Miss look so much alike.
What if the day comes when you are seen by the public, and the people in Mo Manor get to know about it,
wouldn't the life of Second Miss be endangered?
This is the Teacher's arrangement.
If she's discovered, she can only blame herself for being incapable.
Furthermore,
if she dies, wouldn't that be better?
- Yuan Chong. - Huh?
What is it?
Open it and have a look.
So you really did ask Mingyue Villa for bribes! The Emperor will definitely give you a scolding when he knows about it!
How will the Emperor know about it if neither you nor I tell him?
What is it? You don't want it?
Give it to the brothers if you don't want it.
The brothers have been working so hard. We can't let them work for nothing.
Okay. You have to bear the responsibility for it if anything goes wrong.
Here, brothers,
distribute this!
I'll go off now.
Little Six, I saw Hua Buqi's assassin from Tianmen Pass just now.
He was inside that Flower Pavilion.
Get some people to create trouble for him as soon as he leaves the Flower Pavilion.
I will then arrest him for fighting in the streets.
- Understand. - Go.
[Mingyue Villa]
Stand where you are. What are you doing?
A mister entrusted me to bring this letter to you.
He said that it was for your First Miss.
Where is the person who gave you the letter?
That mister was wearing a bamboo hat. I couldn't see clearly what he looked like.
- Go, go. - Thank you, thank you.
Young Master, why did you pretend that it was the Lotus Robe Knight who sent the letter?
The Lotus Robe Knight appears and disappears unpredictably. No one knows his whereabouts.
What should we do if that person doesn't come out?
As long as someone falls into the trap, it will definitely be related to the assassination at Tianmen Pass.
It will suffice if we arrest that person for interrogation.
First Miss, someone came with a letter just now.
A matter concerning Tianmen Pass, meet at the alley at the end of He Lane.
Where's the person who sent the letter?
It's a beggar. I've asked him about it.
The person who entrusted him to send the letter wore a bamboo hat.
The beggar did not get a good look at him.
Send someone to find out if this is the mischief of the Lotus Robe Knight.
Yes.
What are you doing? You still have the nerve to reason out when you're the one who bumped me?!
Who bumped into you?
You dare to reason out? Apologize to me!
Move aside! Move aside!
Quickly, apologize!
What are you doing?
Brawling in the street! Arrest all of them and bring them back!
Your Highness, please do not leave!
Your Highness.
Mingyue Villa is lacking in its discipline. We ask for forgiveness from Your Highness.
These two boorish fellows whom Your Highness has arrested are my men.
I hope that Your Highness will forgive them
as they have not committed any great wrongdoing. I will be exceedingly grateful.
Is Villa Master Liu asking me to show favoritism publicly?
I dare not.
I have always carried out punishment according to the law.
I will not show any partiality. Imprisonment of three days for brawling in the street.
Master Liu, I think you should go to the government office to get your men.
Mingyue Villa has always treated everyone courteously.
How dare the two of you get into a street brawl?!
Go and reflect on your wrongdoing in the prison!
Bring them away!
- Yes! - Yes!
- Go. Go. - Don't look anymore.
Young Master, what should we do?
Silently observe as the changes unfold.
When will you ever learn to be cleverer?
If the Lotus Robe Knight had any evidence, he would have submitted a report to authorities.
Would he have needed to lure you over?
He was only making a guess, yet you sent someone in response.
Doesn't this make him believe even stronger that
you were the assassin at Tianmen Pass?
I know that I am wrong. I will definitely think of a way to salvage the situation.
There is no need.
I have already poisoned them. They will not live more than twelve hours.
Go and prepare well. It's unnecessary for you to be involved in other matters.
Yes.
Hei Yan.
I have to meet the Emperor later. You will be in charge of all the matters of the Flower Pavilion.
Yes.
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Greetings to the Emperor.
Long live the Emperor.
You may rise.
Thank you, Your Imperial Majesty.
Although the ranking is soldiers, farmers, workers then the businessman,
you are the last of the ranking. I understand that
everything in the world runs with profit.
The economy is vibrant because of businessmen.
As they say, you do business to earn profit.
Without you,
my empire will not be this prosperous.
So I've decided to start a tradition.
Every 15th day of the new year, during the Yuanxiao Festival,
I will invite you all to have a banquet here.
I hope you all can work together
for the growth of our economy.
Thank you, Your Imperial Majesty.
I surely will not disappoint you.
Your Imperial Majesty,
Feiyun flourished because of your help,
which we are very grateful about.
We take good care of our war horses day and night.
However, Heaven will not always grant what you wish.
A horse plague broke out in Feiyun.
Regarding the ten thousand war horses we were supposed to give as tribute at the end of the year,
we can only turn in eight thousand now.
Hence, I beg that Your Imperial Majesty will allow us a year
to make up for the remaining horses.
Horse plague?
How come I've never heard about it?
Please look into it. It did break out without precautions.
Emperor, Feiyun did have a plague break out.
They were buying medicine for the horse plague everywhere.
You would understand once you send someone to investigate.
From my understanding,
Feiyun still has more than ten thousand horses
and more than thousands of ponies.
That was before the plague.
Before the plague?
Master Yun, I've sent trusted aides out,
but they never said anything about this.
I think you are trying to use the warhorses to make illegal profits.
That's not true, Your Imperial Majesty! I am always loyal to you!
How could I do such things to harm the court?
It must be someone who is trying to slander me. Please investigate.
So Master Yun is saying that
the Emperor is believing gossip?
The Northern Wilderness King is being restless.
Emperor needs the warhorses to guard the north border.
Since Master Yun already signed a contract with the Emperor,
isn't it childish to just blame everything
on a horse plague?
- You... - Forget it.
No matter the horse plague is real or not,
I am not going after it today.
Master Yun, after the first month,
if I can't have the ten thousand warhorses,
just execute yourself.
I will abide your decree, Your Imperial Majesty.
Father,
how can we collect ten thousand warhorses after the first month?
Why didn't you just beg the Emperor?
The Emperor knows everything about Feiyun,
but he is unaware of the horse plague.
The plague came so sudden. From the looks of it,
this horse plague is not natural, but man-made.
Liu Mingyue was obviously trying to instigate something.
Could it be she who did it?
What was Mingyue Villa trying to do? Feiyun raising warhorses
has nothing to do with the Mingyue Villa? Why do they want to hurt us?
Feiyun and Mo Manor are connected through marriage.
If one of us is hurt, the other one would also be hurt.
If Mingyue Villa is trying to hurt Mo Manor...
Feiyun needs lots of silver to buy warhorses.
If in the bidding tomorrow, Mo Manor doesn't have enough silver,
Feiyun can't help us.
I will go destroy their lanterns right now,
and see what they will use for their show tonight.
Have you had enough?
Uncle, the most important thing right now is to have enough warhorses.
Do you think that you can gather them?
I will try.
I will go contact all the horse ranches and buy their horses with high prices.
I hope we can survive this one.
Yishan,
about the rights for running the Imperial Treasury, I don't think I can do much help.
Go prepare your lantern party.
You must beat Mingyue Villa tonight.
[Purple Air From the East] (T/N: good luck is coming)
This year's Lantern Festival
must be very exciting.
What do you think, Seventh Prince?
Emperor has such good eyes.
Until now, the lantern buildings of the two families
only have ordinary lanterns decorating them.
I believe the exciting part is coming.
Seventh Prince, we haven't had a bet for so long.
How about we bet on something tonight
on who will win this competition?
I bet on Mingyue Villa.
I also bet on Mingyue Villa.
Seventh Prince, aren't you close with Mo Manor?
Why are you betting on Mingyue Villa as well?
Emperor, I see that the drama of my younger years
can't be hidden from you.
Mo Manor and I are not that close.
It's just the Mo Manor helped me find my long lost daughter.
I am grateful,
- that's why, recently— - Wait.
I'm talking about the lantern competition.
Why are you talking about this?
Yes.
Yu'er, you've been quiet. What's wrong?
Are you having conflicts with you Father?
Emperor, you are making fun of me again.
Yu'er went on patrol in the south part of town
with Yuanchong.
They came back just before dawn.
He might be lacking some rest,
that's why, he is being quiet.
Also, there are all kinds of people in this Lantern Festival.
He is worried about your safety,
so he is not saying much.
Yu'er, the security is very tight tonight.
Random people can't find their way in.
Don't be so nervous.
Give him a seat.
Thank you, Your Imperial Majesty.
Sit right next to me.
Yu'er, you tell me,
which family will win?
Mingyue Villa, of course.
It seems that you and your Father are thinking the same thing.
- Why? - In a lantern competition, what we pay attention to is the creativity, novelty, being exquisite, and lifelike.
Mingyue Villa sells porcelains, so they have many great craftsmen.
No matter if it's ability, creativity, and craftsmen: they have it all.
Even though Mo Manor has lots of money,
and Mo Ruofei is a genius at doing business,
they can't catch on to Mingyue in terms of art and craftsmanship.
Therefore, I believe that Mingyue Villa will win.
But I heard that the current young head of the Mo Manor, Mo Ruofei,
was able to run the pawn shops since he was ten.
He is meticulous, intelligent, and capable.
Do you think he would make some bold moves tonight
and beat Mingyue Villa?
Seventh Prince, don't you always trust Mo Manor?
Why aren't you supporting them on the lantern competition today?
Buqi.
Emperor.
Tell me which family shall win?
It will be my Eldest Brother, of course!
Tell me why.
My Eldest Brother is more detail-oriented than a woman,
how could he not beat Mingyue Villa?
Mo Manor will definitely win.
Sit down.
Seventh Prince, your daughters is favoring outsiders.
She seems to be not one with you.
Mom, you should try this pastry. It's made of red beans, your favorite.
Okay.
Yishan, how is the Lantern Festival this year?
Don't worry. Mo Manor has never lost a lantern competition.
So pretty!
Mom, it's our boat!
It's ours?
Mom.
- There is even song and dancing. - Isn't it pretty?
It is beautiful indeed.
But I am not competing about lanterns today, it's people's hearts.
So creative.
So nice.
Yeah. It's winter,
but they are wearing silk,
and their dances are so graceful.
Enough to enchant people.
Enough to make everyone jealous.
Look, Mingyue Villa's lantern float is coming!
Bravo!
Awesome!
It's so pretty.
Wow, so beautiful!
It seems that Mo Manor is losing this year.
Isn't it just another boat suddenly stopping with a fake moon on it?
It's not that great
No, I can't let Eldest Brother lose. I need to think of something.
Yu'er, it's the Lantern Festival. You should drink with your Father.
Yes.
Let me toast you using tea in place of wine.
♫ The ink has slipped into the water, ♫
♫ traversing a pond of blue and white porcelain ♫
♫ Taking evening scarlet's hue, I pick some bamboo and heads home ♫
♫ The wind blows unhurriedly, ♫
♫ burying a ground full of mulberry and hemp ♫
♫ With a kasaya donned, I lay to rest my yearning ♫
♫ Peach blossoms bloomed in ten miles length, the age of waiting for marriage has come ♫
♫ The pearls on the tiara ♫
♫ are tucked in my hair ♫
♫ The smell of sandalwood brushes by, ♫
♫ as my jade bracelet rubs on the light silk ♫
♫ Alas, only a cup of sprout colored tea is left ♫
♫ If the scenery in my heart ♫
♫ can be seen by your eyes ♫
♫ Then I will pray with every lotus step ♫
♫ Who knew that life was nothing but wild weeds ♫
♫ and that time rushes us to grow old ♫
Seventh Prince.
Seventh Prince!
Your Imperial Majesty.
What's with you?
Such beautiful dancing. I just got enchanted.
♫ Peach blossoms bloomed in ten miles length, the age of waiting for marriage has come ♫
♫ The pearls on the tiara ♫
♫ are tucked in my hair ♫
♫ The smell of sandalwood brushes by, ♫
Xue Fei told me that she choreographed this dance number.
Why is the dancer of Mingyue Villa dancing this number?
♫ can be seen by your eyes ♫
♫ Then I will pray with every lotus step ♫
♫ Who knew that life was nothing but wild weeds ♫
♫ and that time rushes us to grow old ♫
♫ The wind, moon, flowers, and birds become unnecessary; with a careless smile, we draw closure to our mortal ties ♫
This daughter didn't grow up with you after all.
So she goes against you on everything.
She just wants Mingyue Villa to lose.
Buqi is just being naughty.
Please forgive her.
Yu'er, get her back here.
Stop. Never mind.
It's the Lantern Festival. The more people, the merrier.
It's okay. It's okay.
Yishan, look.
Young Master, is there something wrong?
Interesting.
♫ and that time rushes us to grow old ♫
♫ The wind, moon, flowers, and birds become unnecessary; with a careless smile, we draw closure to our mortal ties ♫
♫ If the scenery in my heart ♫
♫ can be seen by your eyes ♫
♫ Then I will pray with every lotus step ♫
♫ Who knew that life is nothing but wild weeds ♫
♫ and that time rushes us to grow old ♫
So pretty!
What are you trying to do?
How could you mess around on such an important day?!
If the Emperor gets angry and involves the Prince Manor,
I will not let you off easily.
Oh no, I forgot the Emperor was still here.
Sorry. Sorry.
Tell me. What were you trying to do on the boat?
Nothing.
I saw the boat was pretty, so I wanted to see.
And then I found their dancing interesting,
so I wanted to dance with them.
Who knew that they were so unwelcoming and kicked me right off the boat.
You deserved it.
You messed up Mingyue's lantern show.
They probably even want to kill you.
Kicking you off was going easy on you!
Buqi!
Eldest Brother!
Your Highness.
Young Lord Mo came at the right time. I need to go protect the Emperor.
Have to trouble Young Lord Mo to keep watch of her tightly.
If you get in trouble again, I will not let you off easy.
Yes, Your Highness. I will keep her in my sight.
Buqi, are you okay?
I'm okay. I'm only hurting a little bit.
Eldest Brother, I need to tell you something.
When I was dancing on that boat, I saw that masked woman up close.
She looked like the one who tried to kill us in Tianmen Gate.
Are you sure?
She kind of looks like her, but I'm not sure.
- Jiansheng. - Yes.
Young Master.
Do you think that person looks like Qing'er?
Kind of.
Once we go back, transfer Qing'er from the kitchen to my courtyard.
Yes.
Your Imperial Majesty.
Yu'er, I don't see that you hate this girl like others say.
I was just afraid that she was going to get all wet and you would laugh at her.
Also, Royal Father will blame me for not saving her.
Seventh Prince, I see that we should just name Mingyue Villa as the winner this year.
If it wasn't for Buqi messing around,
Mingyue Villa's performance was still quite good.
Yes.
Let's go.
Hold my hand. Slowly.
Let's go.
Greetings to Your Highness.
- You may rise. - Thank you, Your Highness.
I dare not rise.
My servant Qingwu offended the Princess. She deserves to die.
Please forgive her.
Forget it.
My daughter was disrespectful at her first. You can't be blamed.
It's good that no one got hurt. Get up.
Congratulations, Master Liu, on winning the lantern competition this year.
Thank you, Your Highness.
I'm glad that Your Highness liked the dance.
I don't know if Your Highness has the leisure to sit in our manor.
I can have Qingwu dance for you by herself.
No need.
I have bad health, so I'm getting tired.
Fu, let's go back to the manor.
First Miss, the Heir Apparent needs to see you.
Got it. Leave us.
Yes.
Greetings, Your Highness.
It's late. I'm wondering what Your Highness would need from me.
I've heard that the First Miss of Mingyue is young but already capable in handling things by herself.
I saw you dancing today, and now I know that you are both intelligent and talented.
You do fit the legend.
Thank you for the compliments.
I just know a bit about music and dance.
The rumors on the streets shouldn't be taken seriously.
You are so humble.
The dance tonight was very nice.
Sorry if I'm offending you, but may I see your face?
You had a mask on the stage, and now you are behind a screen.
You are making me anxious.
I was about to go to bed.
Your Highness will have to wait long if I dress up,
so I have to see you looking like this.
My apologies.
Your dance tonight was very stunning.
And you surpassed that of the Mo Manor.
It's just that I don't understand one thing.
Does this dance number have other meanings underneath it?
Your Highness came here tonight just for the dance?
I would like to know both the dance and the beauty.
To be honest, my father passed away many years ago,
and Mother needs to be in bed when winter comes.
I miss my father, so I get lonely.
Choreographing this dance number was my idea.
It was to make Mother happy.
Many people in this world have someone they miss.
When I look outside the window, there are still people bearing infatuated expressions.
A lonesome dance like that being able to win over Mo Manor
also surprised me.
Lovesickness is the most unsolvable.
What you just said reminds me of my father.
Even though he doesn't admit it, but there is someone in his mind.
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♫ If we're to bid goodbye in this lifetime ♫
♫ brush by your shoulder and face ♫
♫ An infatuation, a sincere love ♫
♫ Little warmth remains in between my fingers ♫
♫ If we're destined to forget in this lifetime ♫
♫ That red jian where we left behind our love ♫
♫ I'd rather sever my fate with you in this life ♫
♫ Willing to sever my fate with you in this life ♫