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 a hidden abyss ♫
♫ The smart, foolish ♫
♫ and kind people ♫
♫ are all people you’re familiar with ♫
♫ On the mountain slope, on the cliff ♫
♫ on the cloudy peak ♫
♫ on this secular world ♫
♫ Let the snowflakes swirl and flutter ♫
[Joy of Life]
[Episode 22]
Uncle
Uncle Wu Zhu, are you alright?
Uncle
Uncle Wu Zhu!
Uncle! Uncle!
I think I remember the location of Taiping Villa.
Where is it?
Five li out of the capital.
The key to the case that my mother left
could be hidden in Taiping Villa.
If we find it, we'll find your memories.
- We'll go tomorrow. - No.
It'd attract attention if I suddenly went to Taiping Villa now.
- Then I'll go. - Can't do that either.
I have an idea...
but I'll need a few days to prepare.
We'll need lots of people to come with us when we leave the city this time.
Why?
It's the easiest to hide the truth amid chaos.
Great! Great!
The bulk buying of paper is a little more expensive that we'd originally thought,
but the cost of labour has gone down, so we can make it up.
We're going out of the city for fun, so stop thinking about all these things.
What are you doing, Fan Xian? Give it back!
Hey! What did you call him?
Big Brother. Give it back.
You don't need to worry about these matters.
If I don't worry about it, who's going to worry about it?
Our bookstore is about to open.
And you're not writing, you're just playing around!
Who was the one who said that he wanted to come along?
I'm coming to keep an eye on him!
Sir, they're ahead.
You can't go in!
Ling'er wanted to go out too.
If you don't mind, we can go out together.
I don't mind. The more the merrier.
Goodness knows what sort of silly ideas you've got.
We're at war in the north, and yet the palace has allowed me to leave the city with you.
The more serious the battle, the more we must have fun.
It shows the enemy our confidence in winning.
What weird logic.
It's good for you if you get some exercise outdoors.
Whatever you say.
Whatever I say?
I've missed you.
If only we could be married earlier.
Then we can be together everyday.
Fine! Fine! I'll go to another carriage.
You two do whatever you like.
Miss Ye, how could you come out and leave Miss with that guy?
I'm going to puke if I stay there any longer!
If you can stand it, you stay in there.
Can you not be so rough?
It's you. Where did you hide my brother?
Miss Fan Ruoruo,
someone is fooling around in the Princess' carriage.
It wasn't convenient for me to stay in there.
If you don't mind, I'll travel with you.
Sit over here.
Sister!
How could you let her sit in the same carriage as us?
You protect me.
You'll have to protect me, Sister.
Your plan has succeeded. Happy now?
Everything I said I meant.
Why are we not moving yet?
- There's one more person. - One more person?
- Little Xian Xian! - Dabao?
Dabao?
Wan'er?
I asked him out too.
Dabao, come over here!
I'll stay here.
Father said, I have to let
you and Little Xian Xian be together more.
Great, you know best!
Dabao, stay in that carriage, we're going out for fun.
Little Xian Xian, you really know how to have a good time!
I told you not to call me that!
Okay!
Little Xian Xian!
The fighting has begun. Yan Ruohai is at the border dealing with the secret reports.
He's so busy all the time.
Let's hope our country will be able to fight well.
Only... recently... people in the six ministries have started making noise.
They think that we should attack Northern Qi with all our strength and conquer it.
Who came up with this idea?
It's not clear yet. It's just there are officials from the six ministries involved.
Look into their backgrounds.
- Chief. - His Majesty decided that a siege is a better strategy.
The war is almost at an end.
Those who are lobbying for more attacks on Northern Qi are traitors.
There are many of this opinion in the bureau too.
They say this is the best opportunity to unify the kingdoms.
Investigate what you must. Do what you must.
Kill those who must be killed.
Yes.
There are many who want to finish the fight once and for all.
The bigger the fire, the faster it burns itself out.
What's going on with Fan Xian?
He's gone out of the city with Lin Wan'er.
Why didn't you go?
I can't go. If anything happens with you here, I won't make it back in time.
What could happen here?
Lately, there have been murmurs in the Inspection and Control Bureau.
Some have had enough of you being in charge.
Who is this?
If I knew, I'd have killed him.
Chen Pingping, be careful of those around you.
What is it?
The chief wants to find out who in the six ministries is advocating for a final battle.
That's for your First Team to handle.
These days, officials have been having secret meetings.
They are preparing to come up with a motion to ask that we conquer Northern Qi for good.
That really needs to be looked into.
Last night, at the meeting at the Minister of Justice's house,
there were people from the bureau participating too.
Do you know what you're doing?
My son is in Northern Qi.
The earlier Northern Qi falls,
the sooner he can get out of danger.
I haven't told the chief about this.
It's not too late to stop what you're doing.
Laying siege to Northern Qi... how many years will that take?
That's not something that you or I can decide.
Everything I do
is for Southern Qing. - The same goes for the Chief.
- He's old. - That's enough. Don't make me catch you myself.
Can I poke it?
Don't do that. It bites.
- Is it poisonous? - I don't know about that.
Look, there's a hole here!
There can't be anything hidden in it, right?
You're so childish!
Poke it, poke it!
Dabao, stop playing with worms.
I'll teach you some self-defence moves, okay?
Self-defence?
Is it fun?
Dabao...
Don't talk to that woman.
Don't!
She's a fierce woman!
She eats people! Super scary!
She isn't. She's Wan'er's friend.
She's not scary.
But I'm Fan Xian's brother. Don't you trust me?
Little Xian Xian?
If you don't trust me, surely you trust Little Xian Xian.
Little Sister, he says you're very fierce. Do you eat people?
What?!
Fan Sizhe, are you looking for a beating?
- Stop there! - Quick, run!
- Run! - Stop right there!
She'll eat people! Run!
I didn't think they'd be so happy playing together.
Dabao has the heart of a child.
The fact that he's willing to come out with you, shows how much he trusts you.
We're going to be family.
Thank you.
Thank you for what?
I know my brother's funeral is underway at the house.
But because of my identity, I can't go over.
Uncle said he didn't want Dabao to stay in the house.
He said that since Lin Gong is already gone,
then there's no need for those still alive to be tortured.
Stop right there!
I think you're looking for a beating!
But he's still my second brother.
Where's Ruoruo? Where's she gone?
I think she's gone for a walk. Don't worry about it.
Eat a piece of fruit?
Your highness, the three day restriction has been lifted.
Tell me the recent news.
Yes.
These days, there have been fierce debates about the war with Northern Qi.
Many officials want to send in a motion
calling for us to conquer Northern Qi once and for all.
The Second Prince is drawing closer links to the military.
Fan Xian and Princess Wan'er have left the city.
Where to?
They went out the southern gate to go on a picnic.
The southern gate?
The Queen's side--
Prime Minister Lin met Lin Wan-er yesterday.
How did you get this news?
A little eunuch in the palace
is the cousin of a guard in the Princess' household.
Last night, when he went to visit, he saw Prime Minister Lin
enter the Princess' residence in disguise, and so he reported it.
So Lin Ruofu went to meet Lin Wan'er in the dead of night, in secret...
Don't you find this strange?
What's wrong?
Do you think Lin Wan'er will tell Fan Xian about this?
Prime Minister Lin is now fully backing Fan Xian.
What's there to hide about this?
Get the carriage ready.
Your Highness, where are we going?
Picnicking.
I caught one.
Look! Put more effort into it!
I'll help you!
What did you catch?
Don't tell anyone what I've come to say to you.
Especially Fan Xian.
Help me with something when you go out picnicking tomorrow.
Find an excuse to get away with Fan Xian alone.
Leave the others and go into the forest.
Remember, no matter what happens then.
What's wrong? You're not feeling well?
No--No.
How have you been feeling recently? Anything wrong?
Nothing, there's nothing wrong.
I got it!
Let it down! Let it down!
The Minister of Rites has personally come to pay his respects to Lin Gong.
Aren't you going to meet him?
When we meet, we'll exchange these pleasantries...
He'll tell me to restrain my grief, I will thank him.
It's so boring.
But you should be at Lin Gong's memorial.
Will he come back to life if I'm there?
Have you sent the men out?
They're all martial arts experts and are already stationed outside the city.
But there are many people going out with Fan Xian and Wan'er. It's not easy to take action.
He'll move away from the group.
What are you exactly going to do?
There will be people who will attack Fan Xian.
You'll have to pretend that you know nothing.
Don't let him figure out what's going on.
Haven't you always been supporting Fan Xian?
Haven't you entrusted him with the future of the Lin family?
Gong'er's death still doesn't have an explanation.
I can hand the Lin family over to an outsider.
But I still need to eliminate all my suspicions.
All this time supporting and helping him... was it all an act?
That's not it.
If Fan Xian can pass this test,
I do genuinely want to support him to become a pillar of the Lin family.
The day Lin Gong was killed, Fan Xian didn't leave the city.
I have a hunch.
What if Fan Xian has a martial arts expert by his side,
someone who is as skilled as any of the four Grandmasters?
Fan Xian stays in the city, while the expert kills Gong'er outside.
Si Lili said that she never told Lin Gong's secret to Fan Xian.
It's not important what Si Lili says.
As long as we can prove that Fan Xian has an expert with him,
then I can confirm
that he's the one who killed Gong'er.
So that's why you got me to send all our best fighters out of the city?
This assassination attempt is the final test.
Dabao and Wan'er are there too.
What if something goes wrong?
It's precisely because they're there
that no one will believe that I'm the one behind this.
I hope no such expert appears.
I got one! I got one!
I told you, Dabao doesn't lie!
Haven't we caught one?
We've got two!
You're the only one who hasn't got one!
Just wait and see.
What's wrong?
I think..
What are you thinking about?
I would like to go for a walk around here.
Why?
Wan-er?
Here, it's for you.
Where did you go?
There's a field of flowers over there.
Brother, don't just sit here.
I'll show you where to pick flowers, and you can make a crown for Wan'er too.
Good.
Wan-er, please wait for me.
Brother, I've seen Taiping Villa.
Just head east along the river, and you'll see it.
Good.
I'll take a look. You stay behind and cover for me.
Brother, i'll go with you.
Let's quickly leave, don't let her see.
Listen up.
Fan Xian will enter the forest alone. And then we'll attack him!
Be careful. Don't let Miss be harmed.
Yes.
What about it? Where is Fan Xian?
Miss is alone. Fan Xian isn't there.
What?! No Fan Xian?
That's right. I snuck over.
I saw Miss and Master,
but I don't know where Fan Xian is.
What's going on?
Don't panic.
We'll wait, wait until they come out.
Go check again!
It's just up front!
Taiping House is where my mother lived before.
I can't let others know I've been here before, so I thought of having an outing as an excuse.
I know. I'll keep this a secret for you.
Uncle Zhushu will come later too. You guys haven't met yet.
Is Uncle Zhushu easy to get along with?
He doesn't talk much.
You guys are here to reminisce the past?
For a key.
Key?
It's just over there.
Brother, it's right here.
The place where Mom lived.
There aren't any weeds on the wall. Someone must be caring for the place.
Maybe, someone lives there?
That's not right.
If someone lives there, then there should be smoke coming out of the house at this time of day.
Maybe...they eat early?
It's so quiet around here. There aren't any birds chirping at all.
No matter what, let's go there first.
Brother, look. These flowers are so pretty.
Let's pick some for Sister-in-law.
We did tell her that we've come here to pick flowers.
Let's hurry up and go back. We shouldn't make them wait.
Here.
Catch me! Catch me!
Let's catch fish! We've caught a fish!
Xiao Xianxian!
Look, we caught a fish! I caught a fish!
Little Xianxian, I've caught a fish!
I'm not a fish!
Then this time, I'm the fish. You catch me, okay?
Catch me!
Catch me! Catch me!
You're back?
Greetings, Crown Prince.
Third Cousin.
Where's Fan Xian?
She went to look at flowers. You're looking for her?
All rise. No need to be so vocal.
Let's go for a walk.
When Fan Xian comes back, ask him to wait for me.
Okay.
What's the time now?
It's time to take action.
What if we fail?
Earlier in the year, these people were already being maintained outside the city.
Even if there's a miscalculation, it won't implicate the Prime Minister's manor.
Anyways, before this,
they hadn't even seen Fan Xian before.
They won't give themselves away.
Sir has helped me a lot.
If he's not a high level martial arts practitioner, how would he be able to help Fan Xian?
About Gong'er's death,
I fear injustice won't be able to be redressed.
- B-boss! - W-what?
He's escaped!
Young Miss and the young man left by themselves.
Mr Yuan had already instructed.
Once we lured this young lady out, it must be Fan Xian.
Remember to help in all possible ways later.
We must force the killer behind this to show up.
- Understand? - Yes.
Move it.
Third Cousin, where are your guards?
The carriage stopped at a distance.
This is too careless.
If they are here, it's inconvenient to talk.
Third Cousin, what do you want to say?
What did your Father say to you last night?
Let me guess.
Prime Minister Lin hasn't fully gotten rid of his suspicions about Fan Xian.
Am I right?
It's not that hard to guess too. Prime Minister Lin has always been cautious in what he does.
However, he trusted Fan Xian too quickly.
As for you, you are placed in a tight spot, right?
Older Brother, the archers can't be seen.
Wait here. Don't move.
Older Brother!
Don't worry. Nothing will happen.
Older Brother.
Who released the arrows?
They don't want anyone to approach Taiping courtyard?
Uncle Wu Zhu.
You are still considered alert and resourceful.
Frankly, it's okay for Ruoruo to see this.
Don't worry. She will wake up later.
I know who killed Lin Gong.
Are you going to say it was Second Cousin who did it again?
Who's the killer?
It wasn't Fan Xian. You don't need to be distressed.
Who was it then?
Go back and tell Prime Minister Lin that
the killer is definitely a Grandmaster.
And then?
Relay the message in full details and Prime Minister Lin will naturally understand.
Why can't you tell me?
This matter is very important.
Fan Xian, your end is near!
What did you call me?
This person isn't Fan Xian.
No need to hide it! My hatred for Fan Xian is as deep as the sea.
I'd recognize him even if he were in ashes!
He really isn't!
Young lady, you don't need to be nervous.
The person we want to kill is Fan Xian. We don't know you,
so we won't hurt you.
What's going on?
This is all your father's doing?
You...stop talking nonsense.
Let me tell you. I have a personal grudge with you.
It has nothing to do with Prime Minister Lin.
If you don't know him, then how do you know her father is Lin Xiang?
Come! Bring him to a deserted area and kill him!
Wait, wait!
He's the Crown Prince!
I have seen these two arrows. They are from a Level Nine Master.
What should we do now?
I'll stall them, and you go another direction and sneak inside to find the key.
I've never been here before.
Why don't we trade? I'll attract the attention of the enemies, and you go inside to find it.
A Level Nine archer is rarely seen.
You? You can't handle it.
This place is so big. Where should I find it?
Enter the bedroom, check the bookshelf and underneath the bed.
You remember now?
I remembered this after seeing this high wall.
How did you get through the enemies?
Uncle.
Are you even a human?
Boss, you are not covering yourself anymore?
Cover what? I just revealed myself!
We haven't seen anyone for quite a while. Why don't we release him?
You guys...are here to see Lin Xiang?
Shut up! Stand back there!
Go!
I'm telling you, he's guessed it's Lin Xiang.
We can't let him go.
Then what?
How do I know?
No sign of anything.
[Taiping House]
What are they doing?
Level Nine archers?
[Yan Xiaoyi, a commander of the guards in the palace].
That arrow just now was pretty good!
- Go now. - You don't need to come out. I will sit here.
If you have the guts, shoot an arrow at me.
I'm here. Everything will be fine.
Be careful.
If you are a coward, after eating this,
I'm going in.
Go back.
I caught you.
No one here?
Go back.
When we arrived at the tree, you were already awake.
Why didn't you say anything?
I thought, you probably didn't want to be seen.
Fan Xian trusts you.
Who was the archer?
Is my older brother already in the courtyard? Is he in danger?
Say something!
Your Majesty, what are you doing here?
This is what I should ask you instead.
I...I...I...Today, Wan'er and I...
made an appointment to have some leisure time in the outskirts.
Subsequently, I walked around.
When I came here, I saw a courtyard. I was thirsty and came in to get some water.
Look for water to quench your thirst? Continue talking.
Subsequently, I look around...and found you.
Do you know who used to live here?
No idea.
An old friend of mine used to live here.
When I had the time, I would often come here and look around.
What kind of person was she?
Fan Xian, it seems like you have never knelt in front of me.
Why don't I do it now?
Your Majesty.
An archery master just trespassed the riverside just now.
I was afraid it was a plot to lure the tiger out of the mountains
and took the risk. Are you safe?
I'm fine.
If Your Majesty is safe and sound,
I don't need to worry then.
I would like to ask another question.
Your Majesty, would you like to have a meal?
I have already eaten.
This is Yan Xiaoyi, a commander of the guards in the palace.
He's a Level Nine Master.
There's a fine distinction between him and a Grandmaster.
I almost forgot just now.
A Level Nine Master
can hear the breathing sounds of two people behind the partition.
Put down your arrow.
I'm not being threatened.
This is the Music Official, Fan Xian.
Don't stop him when he goes out later.
Yes.
Also, go back and instruct the Imperial Army.
When I'm back at the capital, transfer a camp of soldiers here to protect this place.
Starting from now, the surrounding of courtyard is banned to everyone.
Yes.
You almost lost your life.
You must know that a Level Nine Master can hear
the breathing sound of another person behind the partition.
When they hear any sound, they can judge my location
and use the arrows to kill you.
They can locate positions from the breathing sound behind partitions.
They are extraordinary people.
They are already not ordinary people.
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 and through the fire of war ♫
♫ You are always there for me. ♫
♫ 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 ♫