You are a mark of memory.
Love comes quietly.
I paint you without knowing.
You are a diary in my heart.
Sometimes, it can be casual.
Sometimes, every word is remembered clearly.
I search to meet you by chance.
I'm most willing to lose to you.
Your love is irreplaceable.
Untie all the knots in your mind. Tell me.
This dream finally ends now.
This moment is when
the fragrance of flowers pervades the sky.
The air seems to deliver electric shocks.
The faces look elated.
Waiting as the wind blows over.
Love arrives. The whole season
believes in the fable of happiness.
Until the end.
Tomorrow is going to be wonderful.
The Chang'An Youth
Episode 4
What happened today was a misunderstanding.
The other students present can attest to it,
Please spare them.
They can attest to it?
OK.
Tell me
whether it was a fistfight or a misunderstanding?
Sir,
we saw with our own eyes
Yang Zi'an fight with them
and make a scene in Chuhe Hall.
He's right, sir.
I can attest to it, too.
Liars.
You call them liars?
If you can find five witnesses among the other students
other than the three of you to testify for you.
I'll spare you the punishment.
If you can't find five witnesses,
you three will be punished for fighting
and your witnesses
will be punished for perjury.
You'll all be expelled from Shangyi School.
I said
I'll take full responsibility
for what happened today.
Teaching Assistant Yang,
there's no need to get others involved.
Any student who creates an affray
shall be expelled immediately.
That's a rule at Shangyi School.
I could take this opportunity to drop out,
but I'd feel guilty
if I should get them involved in this.
Sir,
I can testify for them.
Me, too.
Mr. Tang
is pretty thick with them, I see.
What are you doing?
Li Xinyuan isn't a bad roommate.
I've no mind to get a new one.
Thank you, Mr. Dugu.
Three witnesses.
You're still short of two witnesses.
Do the books of sages teach you
to confuse right and wrong
and talk black into white?
Even butchers know
a piece of ham
is a piece of ham
and wouldn't pass fore hock off as ham.
The remark may sound coarse but it makes sense.
Could it be that rich young men like you
can't even hold a candle to butchers?
Then I'm leaving here.
I disdain to have you as schoolmates.
Dieyi.
Sir,
it had nothing to do with others.
If you have to call it a fistfight,
I was the one who struck the first blow.
If you insist on expelling someone,
I'll just leave.
Dieyi.
A moment ago, you guys
ate the food cooked by Dieyi
with relish,
and now
you're afraid of speaking the truth.
Shame on you.
I can testify.
Me, too.
We all can testify.
Sir,
since they all can testify
that it was a mere misunderstanding,
then I suppose no one
shall get punished?
OK.
You guys
just behave yourselves.
Dieyi,
look at Xinyuan.
Xinyuan,
you've often got a compass in hand.
Are you good at the I-Ching divination?
It's a hobby of mine.
I'm just an amateur.
If that's the case,
why don't you tell my fortune?
I'd like to know
when I'll get a beautiful bride.
What's the result?
Tangtang,
according to the trigram,
you'll have a romantic encounter today.
Today?
Yeah.
Um...
Wouldn't it be a bit too soon?
Xinyuan, you're awesome.
From now on I'll call you Diviner.
Sure.
Thanks to the incident at the canteen,
we didn't have a good lunch.
Shall we have dinner at Ningxiang Pavilion tonight?
Great idea.
I'm in.
Mr. Dugu,
we're going out for dinner tonight.
Would you like to join us?
No, thanks.
I'm busy.
Forget it.
Mr. Yang.
What are you doing?
Better make friends than make enemies.
What is it?
We're going to Ningxiang Pavilion.
Would you care to join us?
I never go to a place like that.
You'd better also stay away from it.
I told you so, don't invite him along.
What arrogance!
Forget it.
Let's go there without him.
We'll go get changed
and then we'll start off.
Yes.
Take care, My Lord.
Serve the tea.
Yes, My Lord.
Good grief.
Come out immediately.
Hello, father.
Yu'er.
I know you're into mischief,
but everyone in our mansion knows
that my study is a restricted area
and that no one is allowed in it
without my permission.
Only you
dare disobey my instructions.
Father,
don't be mad at me.
I just wanted to check out the mold
of the fish-shaped tally newly designed by the Ministry of War.
Father,
I heard that the mold was carved
out of a piece of white Hotan jade,
right?
The fish-shaped tally
is too important
for anyone to trifle with.
I'm not interested in the tally.
You know I've always been fond of jade.
I just wanted to appreciate that jade.
I heard it was a tribute from the Western Regions.
You're obsessed with jade.
The mold has been sent to the Ministry of War for production.
I wouldn't show it to anyone even if it were here.
I warn you,
don't enter this study
without my permission.
Yes, father.
Alright.
I had the cook prepare your favorite dishes.
You're the best, daddy.
Take a look.
Come and take a look.
Nice jade pendants for sale.
Have I seen it somewhere before?
Welcome to Ningxiang Pavilion.
Bravo!
Dieyi.
Dieyi, we're here.
Never have I expected to be able
to stride into this place one day.
All these are meat dishes.
I'm used to eating meat.
Tangtang,
are you sure this place is a restaurant?
Of course. Didn't we just order food?
The place provides food for our stomachs
and a feast for the eyes.
Diviner,
I wonder if you were a wolf in your previous life,
since you're so fond of meat.
It's none of your business.
How could you focus on your food
when they're giving such a wonderful performance?
Yeah, their performance is amazing,
but I'd rather focus on my food.
In my palace...
I mean, my place,
my meals were carefully prepared
and nutritionally balanced,
but at Shangyi School
most of the dishes are vegetables,
it'll take me some time to get used to.
We rarely
get the chance
to eat out,
so I must eat to my heart's content.
Come on.
Come on. Catch me.
Miss.
Are you alright, Miss?
Miss.
I'm OK.
Mister.
Did I just hurt you, mister?
Don't worry, Miss. I'm fine.
Hey.
Why did you run into my friend?
Thanks for helping me, mister.
Mister,
it was so clumsy of me just now.
I hope I didn't hurt you, mister.
Come on.
Have a little self-respect, will you?
Take your hands off him.
Dieyi, let's go.
Knock it off, Diviner.
Let's go.
Mister.
May I know your name, mister?
I'm Shen Dieyi.
Ignore her, Dieyi.
I'm Han Yu'er.
What a lousy diviner you are!
I didn't have a romantic encounter.
Dieyi did.
But I was quoting the trigram.
Come off it.
So that's Shen Dieyi.
= Shangyi School =
So that's all for today.
Thank you, Dr. Wu.
Wait a moment, everyone.
I've got some good news for you.
School has begun for over a month now,
but I've noticed that many of you
still don't know each other very well.
To help you get to know each other better
for mutual support
and common progress,
I suggested to Chief that
we hold a party for you on the 15th day of this month,
and the suggestion has been adopted.
We've devised an ingenious game
for this party.
We need everyone to prepare a gift.
The gifts
should come in different styles,
categories
and materials.
Then every student will get a surprise gift
by drawing lots.
Good.
You've got the next few days
to decide what gift
to choose.
On the day of the party,
you should put your name on the gift you prepared
and bring it to the party.
Your surprise gift will be waiting for you.
At last we shall have some fun.
I've been so bored
by the lessons we have every day.
Yeah. Let's go shopping for presents.
Jiuhua, what gift do you have in mind?
My gift
will be the most unique in the world.
So I can't tell you,
in case you turn out to be a copycat.
What about you, Dieyi?
I've no idea.
Each has his likes and dislikes.
How could I please everyone
who draws lots?
Dieyi,
in my opinion,
pandering to everyone's taste
would only ruin the fun of the game.
It's the thought that counts.
Do you agree, Xinyuan?
Tangtang is right.
So
I know what gift to prepare.
What is it?
I can't tell you guys,
in case that you turn out to be copycats.
How dare you parrot my words?
Come over here.
I'll teach you a lesson.
Come here and I'll teach you a lesson.
Stop.
Keep a close watch on them.
Do you understand?
Yes, Sir.
Dieyi,
why wouldn't you tell me
what gift you prepared?
It's a secret.
This is my first gift to others.
Of course I had to prepare carefully.
Your first gift?
What about the tangerines
you gave me?
Weren't they your first gift?
When did that happen?
Have you forgotten it?
One day when we were kids,
I came to Shen's mansion
and gave you a pinwheel I'd made for you.
Then you had to give me a gift in return.
Dieyi,
I've got a little something for you.
What is it?
Here.
A pinwheel.
It looks ugly.
I made it by myself.
It took me days to finish it.
It looks ugly,
but I like it very much.
I'll take care of it.
Since you gave me a pinwheel,
I'm going to give you a gift in return.
Really? What gift are you going to give me?
Hold it for me for a minute.
Wait for me.
Isn't it beautiful?
Dieyi.
Stop. We've got enough.
Come down now.
These tangerines are my gift for you.
But I have to keep one.
Why is that?
Because my best friend loves tangerines, too.
I'll get you some more if you like them.
No.
It's too dangerous. Let's eat them together.
What a coward.
Dieyi, are you OK?
You haven't recovered yet?
I'll never fully recover.
I will find the best doctor
and ask him to cure you,
because I'll marry you one day.
Get over yourself.
A noble young lady climbed a tree
to get tangerines for me.
And she said
she had to keep some of them
for her friend
who was staying at her place.
And white crystal jade.
Yes.
Rainbow.
You promised
that you'd marry me
if I could bring the rainbow for you.
Do you remember it now?
Dieyi,
don't you remember any of it?
I'm sorry.
= Changsheng Restaurant =
Good.
How's your preparation going?
Very smooth, sir.
You can count on us.
He's right, sir. All is set.
Greetings, sir.
Hello.
You'll never guess what gift I prepared.
Gentlemen,
tonight
we're gathering here to celebrate the occasion.
As the Chief's Teaching Assistant of Shangyi School,
I shall make a toast to you all
on behalf of Chief and the Doctors.
I wish each and every one of you
great success in your studies
at Shangyi School.
Thank you, sir.
Cheers.
Gentlemen,
I must be off to attend to some business.
Have a good time tonight.
I'll ask the restaurant owner to remind you of the curfew.
Goodbye, sir.
Goodbye.
Take care of everyone.
= Changsheng Restaurant =
Quiet please, everyone.
Listen to me.
Now this is the highlight,
the most exciting moment tonight,
that is,
time to get your gifts.
Time to get our gifts.
Come on. Come here quickly.
Get thrilled!
The rule of this gift-giving game
is quite simple.
My younger brother
will take out a gift randomly.
Then I'll select a student's name at random.
The student who is called
shall come here to get his mysterious gift.
I wonder who's going to get my gift.
Come on.
The first gift.
Have a look.
Who's going to get the first gift?
Keep your eyes peeled.
Let's see.
= Yang Zi'an =
Mr. Li Mi.
Congratulations.
It's a folding fun
inscribed by Mingqing.
What a nice gift.
Which gift shall we take out next?
This one looks amazing.
Take a look at it.
= Li Xinyuan =
Tang Jiuhua!
Congratulations.
Zhang Zhenbang.
Let me take a good look at
what you prepared for me.
Where are you, Zhang Zhenbang?
How dare you play this trick on me?
It's just some insect specimens.
Why are you so scared?
Scared?
I'm the only son of the Assistant Minister of War.
How could I be afraid of tiny insects?
Tangtang,
all gifts were prepared with kindness.
Don't be so picky.
He's not being picky. He's just scared.
Dieyi.
OK. Let's move on to the third gift.
This one will do.
Look carefully.
Let's see
who's going to get the third gift.
= Dugu Muxue =
Li Xinyuan!
I've been looking for this Mystery Sketches
for a long time in vain.
What a precious gift.
Whose gift shall we take out next?
This one will do.
It must be an excellent gift.
Keep your eyes peeled, guys.
Here we go. Let's see.
= Shen Dieyi =
The winner is a handsome lad.
Dugu Muxue!
Congratulations.
Bamboo Leaf Green Liquor. It's good wine.
It suits him perfectly.
The fifth gift.
How about this one?
Shen Dieyi.
The gift prepared by Mr. Shen.
The gift prepared by Shen Dieyi.
Here we go.
Let me select a name at random.
Who's going to get it?
Let's see.
Let's take a look.
= Tang Jiuhua =
Yang Zi'an!
Where's Mr. Yang?
Mr. Yang,
congratulations.
Lucky him.
Yang Zi'an.
why did you throw away my gift?
You did that to humiliate me.
Yang Zi'an,
I'd have been overjoyed to get Dieyi's gift.
Where are your manners?
Calm down.
Dieyi,
did you put flowers in it?
Yeah.
Mr. Yang probably has hay fever.
Hay fever?
I've been allergic to flowers
since I was a child.
Who'd have known that?
Yang Zi'an,
sorry that I've wronged you.
Alright.
We're all good now.
Everything is alright.
Next.
OK. Shall we move on
to the sixth gift?
Yeah. The sixth gift.
Let's select the gift prepared by Yang Zi'an.
Right. Yang Zi'an.
Let's see who's gonna get the gift he prepared.
Let's keep our eyes peeled.
OK. Let's see.
Here we go.
Here we go. Come on.
Time to reveal the lucky recipient.
= Li Mi =
What a coincidence!
Shen Dieyi!
Congratulations.
Congratulations, Mr. Shen.
Here's your gift.
Congratulations, Mr. Shen.
Tao Yuanming's Collected Poetry.
A manuscript of Tao Yuanming's Collected Poetry.
What a thoughtful gift.
I doubt if it's an accurate copy.
Yang Zi'an, you...
Why is a pornographic picture
hidden inside Tao Yuanming's collected poetry?
Yang Zi'an,
you're not tired of bullying Dieyi, are you?
You had to do something so nasty.
You're disgusting.
Wow, a pornographic picture.
Mr. Shen,
it seems that Mr. Yang intended
to take you to the brothel.
What are you talking about?
Can't you see?
Mr. Shen is a pretty boy.
Perhaps Mr. Yang is courting him.
Shut up!
What filthy abuse
and immoral slander.
The picture isn't mine.
I don't think Mr. Yang would
do something so despicable.
It must have been a prank by someone else.
No way.
It has his name on it.
That was unmistakable courtship.
Shut up!
It wasn't Yang Zi'an.
Dieyi.
We all saw how you two have been at daggers drawn
since your first day at school.
But now you're shielding him
when he sent you a pornographic picture.
Could it be that the enmity between you
has been nothing but a front?
What nonsense!
I'll knock the daylight out of you!
I said
the picture isn't mine.
It wasn't a gift from me.
All gifts are supposed
to be allotted at random.
The sachet he'd prepared
happened to be allotted to me.
It couldn't have been her intention.
And my manuscript
must have been tampered with.
All these "coincidences"
seem more contrived than natural.
Bear this in mind:
Shangyi School is a sacred place
for knowledge and spiritual cultivation.
Nothing filthy is allowed in it.
Listen, you two.
Why would you guys
stoop so low?
What is done by night appears by day.
You'll get your comeuppance.
You can't do anything to us.
I'm going to report this to Teaching Assistant Yang.
Go snitch on us, I dare you.
Dieyi.
Come here.
Get lost.
Go.
- I'll kill you. - Dieyi.
One day you'll pay a price
for your pugnacity.
Sometimes,
one needs to take a step back.
You...
Yang Zi'an,
only a rich young man who's never
suffered injustice before would say that.
Only a mindless fool
would behave in that aggressive manner
you showed just now.
I...
You should reflect on your own conduct.
Of all the students at Shangyi School,
why did they have to pick on you?
Think about it.
Keep your nose
out of my business.
Aye, aye, stinky tofu.
Dieyi.
Mr. Yang. Mr. Yang.
Once I came across a prescription
on hay fever when I was reading
an illustrated book of anecdotes.
But it was a long time ago
and I've forgotten about the details.
I'll look it up when I go back.
I've got this illness
from my mother since I was a child.
Thanks, but please don't trouble yourself.
It's no trouble at all.
We can give it a try when I find the prescription.
Oh, right, Mr. Yang,
I see you're fond of reading.
Do you have other hobbies?
Chess.
Chess?
Great.
Let's play chess some other time.
I'm also fond of playing chess.
OK.
Thank you, Mr. Dugu.
Why did you chat with that grumpy man?
Mr. Yang is a good fellow.
Did you forget how ungrateful he behaved just now?
Call me Dugu.
Then you can call me Yiyi.
Yiyi?
It's my nickname.
My nickname.
Dieyi,
let's go.
Come on.
Look, there's a stall over there.
Have a look, please.
Dieyi.
What odd trinkets.
Is that a jade stall over there?
Boss, do you have jade for sale?
You must be kidding, Mister.
Jadeware is too precious
for us to sell.
But I've got a set of top-quality
celadon-glazed tea ware.
Would you care to take a look?
Tangtang.
Diviner, look.
= The Unity of Knowledge and Action =
= Yanxing Gate =
The military officers have arrived.
It's curfew time.
Let's give the uncle a hand.
Come on.
Who are you guys?
Lord,
we're students from Shangyi School.
We had a party tonight
and failed to return to school on time.
I hope you could let us pass, Lord.
The curfew has begun.
Nobody is allowed to linger in the streets without permission.
Leave immediately.
Thank you, Lord.
Wait.
You can't go.
Arrest him.
Lord,
please forgive me this once.
Wait a moment.
Lord,
life couldn't have been easy
on this poor old street vendor,
as he had to remain here
at this hour.
Would you be so kind
as to let him off the hook?
Mind your own business.
No offense,
Lord.
Do you want to break the law?
Lord,
we don't want to create trouble.
We just want to play things down.
That's right, Lord.
I can vouch for the uncle
that this will never
happen again.
A military officer's job
is to abide by the law
and enforce it strictly.
The law would be empty talk
if they bend it at will.
Hey.
Whose side are you on?
The East Fair and West Fair in Chang'An
are designed for commercial purposes.
Stalls are prohibited
in the rest of the streets in the capital,
especially during the curfew.
Once an offense is detected,
the goods shall be confiscated
and the offender shall be incarcerated.
But they could be bailed out with money.
Lord,
I'll pay bail on his behalf.
Please give him another chance.
The offender can be released,
but his goods must be lawfully confiscated.
Thank you, Lord.
My goods.
What am I going to do?
I've lost all my goods.
How am I going to survive?
Uncle, let me help you up.
Come on.
Well,
go to Apricot Flower Village Tavern
in Chang'An tomorrow
and tell them you're there at the behest of the young master of the Shen family.
They'll have some odd jobs for you.
It won't be much,
but you'll be able to feed yourself.
Thank you.
Thank you, mister.
You're welcome. Go home now.
Well done, Tangtang.
Are you a friend of that young master of the Shen family?
A friend?
The Apricot Flower Village Tavern is your family property.
Tell me if the young master of the Shen family
is my friend.
I forgot about it.
Mr. Yang,
do you think the case
was lawfully handled?
Money makes the mare go,
but that's not how the law works.
At least what we did spared the uncle imprisonment.
Alright. Knock it off, guys.
It's curfew time.
All the district gates are closed by now.
What shall we do?
There's no way for us to return to Shangyi School tonight.
I know a nice place to go.
Follow me.
Let's go, Dieyi.
Luckily we solved that dispute,
or that uncle would have been
thrown into prison.
It was fortunate indeed for the uncle to have met us.
He would be behind the bars now
if he had turned to someone else for help.
You helped one street vendor,
but you can't help all of them.
Yours wasn't a fundamental solution.
At least I tried solving the problem,
just like when I helped those refugees.
It's right when you can help others.
What is right
and what is wrong?
You saved him this once
but you can't save him forever.
You can help one person in need
but you can't help everyone.
They can't change the world.
They can only
change themselves.
It's easier said than done.
Have you done anything to solve the problem?
You're all talk but no action.
I'd rather help as many people as I can,
as the people you've helped may be able
to feel some warmth in this cruel world.
Even if you're gone one day,
this warmth will be passed on
and encourage someone else to stay alive.
Dieyi.
Fireflies.
There are so many of them.
Guys,
do you think the fireflies
may be dancing stars
coming down from heaven?
I've always thought stars are
glowing gas far away from us.
Gas?
How could stars be gas?
I've heard a legend
that fireflies are the spirits of the departed,
they miss their living relations and lover so much
that they'd rather linger in this mortal world
than turn into stars in heaven.
Dieyi,
are you missing someone?
Dieyi,
I'm sorry.
You longed to find out about your birth parents.
I came here assuming your identity,
but so far
I haven't got any clue at all.
I'm exhausted.
We've finally managed to sneak in.
Listen,
everyone go back to your room
and tidy things up.
Don't get caught by Dr. Lin,
Teaching Assistant
or that Black-faced Master in particular.
Dr. Lin,
good morning.
Stop.
Come here.
Tell me exactly where you guys
have been this morning.
- The latrine. - Jogging. - Having breakfast. - Practicing Kungfu. - Reading.
You five were
in the latrine,
doing jogging,
having breakfast,
practicing Kungfu
and doing reading at the same time?
Are you taking me for a fool?
Dr. Lin,
we were stuck outside last night
due to the curfew.
What a lame excuse.
The other students
came back on time,
why were you stuck outside?
In accordance with school regulations,
you guys shall be punished.
You'll be responsible for the cleanup of the school this month,
including the Hall of Boundlessness,
the students' dorm,
the Book Depository,
Chuhe Hall
and the latrine.
Don't just stand here. Go!
Reading was a good excuse.
Having breakfast was acceptable.
So was practicing Kungfu.
Who mentioned the latrine?
Why did he have to mention the latrine?
I suggest
we shall leave the cleanup of the latrine
to the person who mentioned the place.
I agree. Who mentioned it?
= The Unity of Knowledge and Action =
His Majesty always values education
and sets up Shangyi School
to train more talents for the country.
You are
the future backbones of our country.
Newly appointed as Crown Prince,
I should come to visit our young students.
I believe you've made much progress
during your stay here.
I hope
that you'll keep up the good work
and serve His Majesty worthily after graduation.
We'll bear your teaching in mind, Your Highness.
Good.
Your Highness,
dinner is ready. This way, please.
Good.
But happiness when shared, is doubled.
Why don't you all join me?
Yes, Your Highness.
Teaching Assistant,
let's dine with His Highness.
Yes, Chief.
Wait a second.
Why is this student so nervous?
Did I scare him?
Your Highness,
Li Xinyuan has to clean up the school as punishment.
I'm afraid that he won't be able to attend the banquet.
Li Xinyuan?
What an interesting name.
OK.
I'll come and see you another time.
Then we'll have
a good chat.
Li Xinyuan.
Your Highness.
Tell me
why we're meeting here.
Your Highness,
did you notice Second Prince was there, too?
He was probably just fooling around.
I beg to differ.
Shangyi School
is a talent pool His Majesty is preparing for the empire.
It shouldn't be taken lightly.
If the students achieve success in their studies,
many of them will join
the imperial court one day.
Since Second Prince is their schoolmate,
they'll probably follow his leadership
after they graduate from the school.
So you're saying...
I've sent my trusted henchmen
to win over the officials who support Your Highness
so as to consolidate Your Highness's position.
Well...
His Majesty values Shangyi School greatly.
Second Prince is out of favor for now,
but His Majesty is sure to put him
in an important position after his graduation.
We'd better get prepared.
You're right, Lord Han.
This sealing wax is quite unique, Lord Han.
It's especially prepared for Your Highness.
From now on all confidential letters to and from Your Highness
must be sealed with this wax.
That's very thoughtful of you, Lord Han.
All the people on the list
shall take orders from Your Highness.
Your Highness,
we got company.
We must get out of here.
I wonder if anyone
eavesdropped on us.
Burn it right now,
just in case.
Yes, Your Highness.
Please go ahead, Your Highness.
I'll go get another cleaning cloth.
Look back at that day.
Memories slip through time.
Caress your face in the air.
For a moment,
it's partly visible.
Thinking about you day and night.
Many scenes
come to mind.
Time stops.
Hard to sleep.
How I wish to tell.
From the day I met you,
my world has been all about you.
Maybe
every time we pass by each other,
we do it because destiny says so.
How to bury the past between me and you?
How I wish to tell.
From the day I met you,
my world has been all about you.
The figure
blurs in the wind.
The smile is flowery.
Right now, all I want to say is
I love you.