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 18]
But I'm willing to marry him.
You've been blinded by that rascal's clever words.
He's good at talking. Sometimes he's not serious,
but the expression in his eyes is very clean and clear.
Second Brother, I really don't know what kind of misunderstanding there is between you two.
But he's definitely not a frivolous person.
It's not important what kind of person he is anymore.
Maybe he really is a good person, and maybe he's honest like you said,
but he shouldn't have come to Jingdu! A lot of people are watching him.
What do you mean?
Wan'er, the Lin family is indebted to you.
Sometimes, as a brother, I don't know how to compensate my own sister.
Second Brother has always been good to me.
I know it inside my heart.
Father doesn't come to see you often
because of the big picture and the Lin family.
I understand.
But sometimes, I think, if we can't even protect our own family,
where's the meaning left of the Lin family?
I'm not letting you marry him because I don't want him to drag you down with him.
I just want to protect you.
I want to leave you something.
Don't let him see you again.
The person who wants to kill me is Lin Gong.
Second Master? Why?
He's from the crown prince's clique.
Is it for the control of the Inside Treasury?
No one has ever asked me a word.
No one has ever asked me once.
They just want control of the Inside Treasury, right? I can just give it to him.
I don't even want it.
All they have to do is ask, yet they chose murder.
Why did you create a scene at the royal family's other home just now?
I trespassed into his courtyard
to give him the opportunity to kill me.
From what I saw, his subordinates are at least Level Eight Masters.
This group of members is able to capture Cheng Jushu.
Then I went to find Ye Ling'er. From her,
I confirmed Lin Gong is the real culprit.
Lin Gong is from the crown prince's clique?
I don't have any evidence right now to prove that the crown prince is involved.
For now, my revenge target
is only Lin Gong.
When are you going to take action?
I'm impatient. I can't wait. It'll be tonight.
Didn't you say the people around him are all martial arts masters?
- I still have to go. - Just to take revenge for Teng Zijing?
Yes, it's for Teng Zijing,
but it's not only for Teng Zijing, either.
Also, for whom?
Ruoruo, look.
The world is full of normal people like this,
but there always tend to be some principles, some powerful people,
who think they are insignificant.
"The person who died was just a guard." I've heard such words too many times.
Ruoruo, I like noise and excitement.
I feel if there are no living creatures,
there won't be a Qing state and human beings.
Let me have a fat one.
I made it! I made it!
Hence, I want to fight for the justification of these people
and tell these important people that
they are not mere nothings.
Older Brother, are you doing this for them
and not for yourself?
What do you mean?
Lin Gong and Lin Wan'er are siblings,
just like us.
If one day, Lin Wan'er were to kill me,
would you still marry her?
I know you want revenge and you don't want to give in.
I understand you, nor will I stop you.
However, you have to understand one thing.
If you kill Lin Gong with your own hands, it's impossible
for you and Wan'er to be together.
Should I just let this go
and let Teng Zijing die in vain?
I also don't know what you should do.
But you must give up one of those things.
I know it's difficult,
but, Brother,
you must make the choice yourself.
Ruoruo, you go back first.
I want to have some quiet time alone.
Your second brother really went against Fan Xian this afternoon
with weapons?
My second brother strongly detests Fan Xian.
He won't listen to persuasions.
Your second brother values you.
Fan Xian didn't care about your reputation, climbed over the wall into the courtyard, and was discovered by him.
It's also reasonable for him to react this way.
But I keep feeling that,
could something have occurred between my second brother and Fan Xian?
If between your family member and the person you like,
an unresolved conflict occurred,
who will you choose?
I...
I don't know.
With my identity, I should avoid rousing the suspicions of my parents.
I should not seek any affections, either.
But all these years, Brother Lin Gong was the only one who treated me well.
When he saw a new toy, he would give it to me.
He was afraid I would be bored to death in this house.
He gave me the warmth of a family.
He sincerely treats me well.
As for Fan Xian,
I thought I would, with someone whom I don't love,
merely live together in harmony and respect.
But I didn't expect I would meet him in a twist of fate.
In my heart,
I have already set my mind on him.
Hence, when it comes to love, I'm unable to take sides with anyone.
If, between them,
if one of them really did something wrong...
How will you choose?
I only hope there will be justice in this world.
Older Brother,
I know you want to take revenge.
You are unhappy. I can understand you. I won't stop you either,
but there's something you must know.
If you personally kill Lin Gong,
you and Wan'er,
it will be possible for the both of you again.
[Wu Zhu: Loyal servant of Fan Xian's mother]
Uncle Wu Zhu?
Go back.
Lin Gong planned the assassination at Cow Pen Street.
Teng Zijing died a terrible death because of me.
I know.
I want to kill him.
- You are hesitating. - I'm...!
He wanted to kill me but Teng Zijing died because of me. I need to kill him!
Your heart is already confused.
If you go now, you will be seeking death.
- Uncle, move aside. - Go back.
So, you think Teng Zijing's death is not important. Is that so?
That's right.
Let it be then.
He's grown quite a lot,
but fails due to impatience.
Uncle Wu Zhu!
- Older Brother, what's wrong with you? - Where's Uncle Wu Zhu?
Uncle Wu Zhu? That person who helped you in Danzhou?
I didn't see him.
Why am I at home?
What exactly is wrong with you?
- Older Brother, where are you going? - To kill Lin Gong.
He has left.
- He left the city in haste this morning. - How do you know?
Ye Ling'er from Ye Manor came to find me this morning and brought this information.
Where did Lin Gong go?
She didn't say.
Kill him. Don't let anyone see my face.
What are you doing?!
Wait! My goats!
Lin Gong left?
Yes. He brought many guards with him and left the city.
Do you know where he went?
I don't know but I know that he met the crown prince before he left.
When he returned to the manor, he left in haste in his carriage a short while later.
This indeed is related to the crown prince.
How do you know this so clearly?
- I met Wan'er yesterday and chatted with her. - What did you tell her?
Don't worry. I didn't say anything regarding Lin Gong.
But I have thought things through.
Are you willing to testify to the Inspection and Control Bureau that Lin Gong colluded with the enemy?
Impossible.
After all, the crown prince is involved in this. I can't implicate my Ye family.
Nothing can be done then. Si Lili's testimony can't touch Lin Gong.
I can't risk the lives of the Ye clan.
I can't quietly watch Northern Qi harm my Qing state, either.
Since you have captured Si Lili, you will be able to check Lin Gong's movements.
I hope you can find him and bring him back.
Find out the truth and rescind this case.
If he really colluded with the enemy and betrayed the state,
His Majesty will make a decision.
Thank you. I'm leaving.
You don't know the whereabouts. How will you pursue him?
I know that rascal. I'm adept at pursuit.
This courtyard is very secluded.
Let's sleep here today and find a boat for the south tomorrow.
Yes. Second Master, which place are we heading to in the south for this round?
Let's just go anywhere. After all, we are fleeing for the time being.
Second Master, in Jingdu...
What's causing you to lie low for now?
We need to check from the front of the prime minister's door.
Horse carriages all have different trails, so we'll search from the beginning.
Only then can we can catch up with his trail.
I have been thinking there was a flaw in your personality.
But with such capability, you shouldn't be working as a secretary.
It's just the desire for an easy life.
You shouldn't follow me then.
What I'm going to do are extremely dangerous stunts.
After you, you are very generous.
Don't use money to talk.
All of these are excuses. We know that.
You must have another reason for following me.
The prime minister's manor is just ahead.
I won't ask if you don't want to say.
I met you in the past.
Are you the staff of the second son?
His Highness has a respected and noble name.
- How could you call him in this manner? - I will take note next time. I need to go now.
His Highness wants to see you.
I have an urgent matter. I will seek his forgiveness on another day.
His Highness is nearby.
I sat in the carriage for too long.
It's great to get down and walk.
At the same time, I want to think about the itinerary for the south.
Since I left the capital, someone should have noticed it.
Second Master, there's a blind person at the door who wants to see you.
Blind person?
He practices martial arts but there is no genuine energy in his body.
Let him in.
Be fully prepared. Take action at any time!
You will go in alone.
Lord, after you.
I've read this "Red Chamber" numerous times already, yet still cannot put it down.
But have I read this in the past?
Why are you reading here?
This place is airy at the front and back. It's very cool
to read books here.
Jingdu's beauty lies not within the mansions,
but within the streets. A unique flavor.
Your Highness, do you think I'm that stupid?
Why do you say that?
You are bored, found a cool place to read ,and insisted that it must be near me.
Do you think I can be stupid enough to believe these kinds of darn words?
You are right.
I was definitely waiting for you.
You are looking for Lin Gong.
- How did you know? - Lin Gong and Crown Prince met in the East Palace this morning.
They had an intense conversation. When I was outside the study,
I vaguely heard your name.
Ever since Lin Gong left the capital,
I waited for you at the prime minister's manor. You showed up then.
You even know what's going on at the East Palace?
Of course, I have my informants there.
Is it appropriate for me to hear this?
It's not that serious. It's something you are already aware of.
There are Crown Prince's informants with me, too.
Your sibling's relationship is really touching.
You are the first person to talk to me with this kind of attitude.
Did you wait for me just to tell me this?
- Let me ask you. Are you looking for the whereabouts of Lin Gong? - Yes.
I won't ask you for the reason. I will only ask if this will create a dispute?
- It will. - When Lin Gong left this morning, he brought along many guards with him who are not normal fighters. Did you know that?
- I know. They are at least Level Eight Masters. - Have you ever fought with them? - Not sure.
Xie Bi'an holds the title of "Breaking Time Sword."
No other swordsman in Jingdu can compare.
- Breaking Time Sword? - It's a fast sword.
If we're talking express, I know Shun Feng. (TN: fast sword and express are homonyms. Shun Feng is a Chinese express shipping company.)
I didn't expect you to know a lot about swords. (TN: shun feng is also homonymous to "follow the wind")
If the sword must be fast, there should be physical ability, too.
One needs to depend on the power of Heaven and Earth.
There are differences in drawing out the sword without any hitches.
This can even be discussed?
With him with you, you may still be able to fight.
Why are you helping me?
I admire your talent.
Especially when you and Wan'er are married, you can take over the treasury.
I'm making friends with you because of this property.
I appreciate your honesty.
But for this round, there's still no need for Mr. Xie to travel with me.
Be careful then.
- Your Highness, don't be annoyed. - One must be right and proper in choosing a crown prince.
If you don't choose me. Why would I be annoyed with your reasons?
I'd rather see you as the crown prince instead.
Let's meet often when we have the time. Don't talk about state affairs but leisure matters instead.
Who are you? How did you know I was here?
Lin Gong.
Shameless! How dare you call Second Master by his name?
Everything has a beginning and an end. If you kill Fan Xian, I will kill you.
Kill him.
You don't need to ask who sent him here first?
After he's dead, the people behind him will eventually appear.
Bury him.
Actually, I just want to kill you.
Kill him!
I'm the son of the prime minister and the crown prince's subordinate.
Whatever you want and whatever you want to do, I can give them all.
Sir, your martial arts are unmatched, I can promise you a bright future.
No matter what you want...
Second Prince thinks highly of you.
Definitely.
You are not willing to be part of his clique?
I walked down that path in the past.
There were many merchants selling goods and food vendors, too.
When he came here to cool down from the heat today, these people were driven away and couldn't make their living.
What's not right about this?
If there's a difference between nobles and lowlife people, it's not right.
Okay. Lin Manor is ahead. We can find the trail of Lin Gong.
He just left today. The marks are still fresh.
Looking for Lin Gong is a piece of cake. Lord, please leave this to me.
[Lin Manor]
Stone slate road?
What's wrong with it?
This stone slate won't leave any traces.
[Lin Manor]
Lord, this doesn't mean there isn't a way.
Lin Gong traveled publicly with many horsemen. He will definitely be noticed.
Let's follow that path
and ask along the way. Perhaps, there will be some gains.
It's too late.
Because of the delay,
I fear Lin Gong has already gotten away.
[Note detailing the location of Lin Gong]
[Inspection and Control Bureau]
Lord, where are we going?
Leaving the city.
[Jingdu]
Search.
He's dead.
Lord, he's dead.
Over here.
He's definitely Lin Gong.
How did you know about this?
I don't know when this appeared on my table.
Based on the map, I found him.
What's the status of the checking of the handwriting?
The handwriting is too neat. It's very hard to check.
I just don't understand. He has already been killed.
Why did he still give me the location to collect the corpse?
Based on Lin Gong's wounds, it was from a sword.
Check those visitors with swords who entered and left Jingdu for the past few days.
The killer is highly skilled.
There's only one person in Jingdu who has this sword technique.
Who?
Xie Bi'an who's in the clique with Second Prince.
Lin Gong is in Crown Prince's clique.
Deliver a secret memorial to the palace. Let His Majesty make the decision.
This is the only way.
The chaos in Jingdu is already there.
You must be hungry.
I told the kitchen to prepare some cakes for you.
Take it as supper and eat these.
You must be here for something.
No. How would you say that?
I haven't seen you for a few days. I miss you.
You usually call my name.
It's like this, Older Brother. I found a good place for the shop.
The shop assistants will be from here.
We will be able to start business in a few days.
You still remember this?
Of course, I do.
Would I forget such big business transactions?
Older Brother, can you continue to write the "Red Chamber"?
Think of a name for the shop, okay?
Why are you looking at me?
I... Did I say anything wrong?
- Uncle... (T/N: sounds the same as "book"). - Yes, we are talking about the book.
- Write more. - Don't turn around.
It's just a tranquilizer. It's not serious.
Let me ask you. After making me unconscious last night, where did you go?
Do you know he could have escaped?!
I killed Lin Gong. I followed him out of the city
and killed him.
Since you wanted to kill him, why did you stop me last night?
Because you were indecisive in killing him. Your heart was already confused.
Who gave you the authority to kill him?!
Mistress gave me authority. You couldn't make the decision. I made it for you.
- You keep saying this. - You were indecisive in killing him. I did it for you.
- You keep saying this. - Whoever wants to kill you, I will kill him!
You keep saying this!
If you say this, where were you during the assassination at Cow Pen Street?!
When someone wanted to kill me, where were you?!
I wasn't in Jingdu during the Cow Pen Street assassination!
Sorry.
There won't be a next time.
Sir, give me some money.
Thank you. Thank you.
All this time you weren't here in Jingdu,
where did you go?
I went to Jiangnan.
What did you go to Jiangnan for?
Is Mistress' box still there?
I want to open this box that Mistress left,
but my memories of the past are a blur.
I only remember the key is supposed to be in Jingdu,
but I don't remember the exact location.
If the key is in Jingdu, then why did you go to Jiangnan?
I vaguely remember
Mistress and I talking about the box in Jiangnan one year.
I wanted to walk the same path as before
and see if I could remember anything.
Did you get any clues?
Yes.
There are two possibilities regarding the location of the key.
It could be in the palace.
- The palace? - Yes.
If there is time, let's search there.
Uncle, there are a lot of martial arts masters in the palace. Plus, didn't you say
one of the Four Grand Masters might be in the palace.
If we don't know his identity, it'll be hard to find.
If he's really in the palace, then it might be the eunuch by the name of Hong.
Hong Sixiang?
If we enter the palace, would we be able to hide from him?
Probably not. We can only barge our way in.
Why don't you just tell me the second possibility instead?
Or... it could be at the place where Mistress lived back then.
Do you know the name?
- Taiping House. - Where is it?
- It's near Jingdu. - The exact location?
I don't remember.
You help me find it.
Fine. I can only ask my father.
- Don't let Fan Jian know I'm back in the city. - Okay.
Then that's it for now. Find Taiping House as soon as possible.
I'll be in Jingdu for a while.
You'll be where in Jingdu?
Uncle?
Uncle!
Uncle, next time you leave,
say bye first.
Great.
Sis.
Last night, why was I asleep on the floor in your room?
Who knows?
Then, do you know I was looking for you last night?
I had no idea.
Our house is haunted.
Come to my office.
- Who? - Me.
I'm done eating, too.
Mother, ever since you fought with Fan Xian and came here,
Father really has stopped giving me a hard time.
Having nothing to say is not necessarily something good.
Mother.
I think what we should be worried about is
that our house is haunted.
It really is haunted.
How did I raise such a son?
Brother!
Lin Gong is dead.
How did you do it?
I didn't do it.
No matter if it was you or not, be careful of what's to come.
Lin Gong is dead.
Really?
The Inspector and Control Bureau discovered that his body was in a hidden manor on the outskirts.
The person who killed him may have been a swordsmanship master.
Really...
Have they found the murderer?
Is Wu Zhu back in the city?
I haven't seen him in a long time.
Is Uncle Wu Zhu related to this?
I'm just randomly asking.
You can leave now.
Do you know Taiping House?
Why are you asking this?
I heard that's where my mother lived back then.
- I want to go back to old places and cherish the memories. - You can't go.
- Why? - I've already told you.
No one can know about your mother's identity.
- I'll just look from afar. - No.
Once your succession to the Inside Treasury is set in stone, then we can talk about it.
- Father. - Say no more.
Then I'll leave.
Brother!
Brother. Brother. Have you thought of a name yet?
What name?
Our business!
That bookstore? Let's call it Danbo Bookstore.
- Danbo? - This word is a classic. "If you are not indifferent, you have no ambition, and if you are not quiet, you cannot go far."
Enough. Whatever. It's not important whether it's classic or not.
The most important mission now is that you have to start writing your book!
When our bookstore opens, the future of our bookstore will all depend on you. Stop engaging in so many social activities.
The crown prince has sent people to the door, demanding you to visit the East Palace.
The crown prince?
Lord Fan Xian, the crown prince's sedan is already at the front door. Prime Minister Lin wants to see you.
Lin Ruofu?
Let him write his book in peace! Get out!
- You guys hurry off first. - Yes.
It must be because of Lin Gong's death.
Lin Gong's death has nothing to do with me. Why are they looking for me?
I'm afraid you'll only know after you go.
Then, where should I go first?
Prime Minister Lin Ruofu...
and Crown Prince have always failed to distinguish rights from wrongs.
He would visit the home first and offend the other party.
Lord Fan Xian, the imperial army is here.
The king has sent orders for you to meet him now.
You don't have to choose now.
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 ♫