01x04 - Episode 4

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♪ The evening breeze kisses my brows ♪

♪ Allows a cloud to stay for me ♪

♪ After a long time,

I still keep looking back ♪

♪ The sleepless universe accompanies me

as I sleepwalk ♪

♪ How can we stay together in a mirage ♪

♪ A vast desert, with no oasis in sight ♪

♪ Time takes away

the eternity I promised ♪

♪ Who can have your gentleness ♪

♪ Who still stays there ♪

♪ Finally, I silently endure

but cannot be saved ♪

♪ The sorrow of the world

turns into stars ♪

♪ Flowing over a few hills

with the moonlight ♪

♪ I wish to follow behind you

until we grow old ♪

♪ I will silently wait ♪

=Everlasting Longing=

=Episode 4=

(Auspicious Yang)

Uncle,

I heard Feifan is missing.

Is this news true?

Chengliu,

Feifan is the manager of our shops.

Without him,

who will manage the business?

- Yes, indeed.

- He's right.

Everyone,

Feifan's disappearance is true.

He is really missing!

In that case, what should we do?

Alright, everyone.

But this doesn't mean Feifan is dead.

Please stay calm.

I've sent people to search for him.

We should have news soon.

We'll be settling the accounts soon.

But Feifan is missing.

What should we do now?

- Indeed.

- What should we do?

Everyone.

In my opinion,

we might as well elect

an interim manager

to handle the business for now.

What do you think?

Chengsong!

You just heard

about Feifan's disappearance.

Instead of caring about his safety,

you're in a hurry to replace him.

Chengliu,

you've got me wrong.

Our family

can't only care about personal gain.

We must be responsible

to these shop owners.

Moreover,

I worry

that decades of our family legacy

could be ruined in an instant.

Father is right.

Uncle,

you knew Feifan went missing.

Then why keep it from us?

He's right.

Everyone,

I didn't mean to keep it from you.

But currently,

I don't have real information

about that.

The Grand Chancellor

has also sent people to help search.

I believe Feifan will come home safely.

Alright.

(Brocade Embroidery)

Candied hawthorns!

Little trinkets!

You can go back now.

Thanks for your time.

See you.

- Bye.

- See you.

I thought you could secure

the manager this time.

I didn't expect your uncle would

sabotage us with the Grand Chancellor.

Bah!

It seems making Jun Feifan disappear

isn't enough.

Uncle shouldn't stay in Royal City.

Before the Spring Festivals,

Jun Feifan always

went to Qian City to audit.

Now that he's missing,

Uncle will definitely go in his place.

With his departure,

the entire Jun family

will be in our hands.

Yujue,

given the situation this year,

how can your Uncle leave Royal City?

I reckon he'll send an accountant

to Qian City for auditing.

Father,

rest assured.

I have a way to make him go there.

- General.

- Did you apply the medicine?

Yes, I did.

But I might have a scar.

I was wounded

for saving your life.

I'm almost d*sfigured.

General, shouldn't you compensate me?

What do you want?

I want you to escort me to Xixiang.

Though my young master isn't there,

I've promised him to go there.

Who could have foreseen

these mishaps on the way?

Given the circumstances,

why not return directly to Yannan?

For years, Young Master

has been searching

for fragrant stones in Yannan.

Besides trading, my trip to Xixiang

is to help find these for Young Master.

The Beixuan Mine is richer than Xixiang.

Why aren't you going to Beixuan?

I did hear Auntie Sun mention

that Beixuan also has

golden fragrant jade ore.

But the Juns haven't started to trade

with Beixuan,

and I'm unfamiliar with Beixuan.

What if something happens

after I go there?

Mr. Feifan may lose more than he gains.

So, the fragrance on you

comes from this fragrant stone.

What's so great about Jun Feifan

that makes you care for him?

(Jun Mansion)

Little trinkets!

Where are you going?

What did you promise me?

The road to Xixiang

is extremely dangerous.

Even Feifan used to tread carefully.

What can you do if you go there alone?

But Feifan is missing now.

I can't just sit back.

The Grand Chancellor

has sent someone to find her.

The Armed Escort I hired

has also set out.

You should stay home

and wait for the news.

Father,

the business conference is approaching.

You saw what happened early

this morning.

Upon hearing the news,

Uncle came to question us at dawn.

If Feifan truly cannot return,

won't that benefit them?

Besides, if Feifan can disguise

as a man and go,

why can't I?

Feifan has traveled extensively

for years.

She has a wealth of experience.

You've never been far from home.

How can you compare to her?

General,

I've already saved your life once.

I'm not asking for too much.

Can't you agree to it?

Since you already know

the golden fragrant jade mine

is in Beixuan,

why not let me take you there?

The Juns trade closely with Xixiang

to purchase golden fragrant jade

at the lowest price.

As for Beixuan,

I heard from Auntie Sun

that the fragrant jade in Beixuan

is top quality.

I'm concerned about the purchase price.

I can't decide this for Mr. Feifan.

You really don't take any losses.

I promise you

the same purchase price

as Xixiang offers.

Thank you for your offer.

It's not difficult

to take you to Beixuan.

But

I don't keep idle people around me.

Alright.

It seems you're not the type

to take losses either.

So, what are your terms?

I just learned it from you.

The Jun silk is world-renowned.

You've been with Jun Feifan

for a long time.

I'm sure your weaving skills are solid.

I've been learning business from him.

Of course,

I have learned weaving skills too.

If you don't mind,

I can teach your people

some weaving techniques.

How about it?

What are you doing?

This is how we pledge an alliance.

Give it back.

You're not going to Beixuan?

(The Token mustn't be

in his possession.)

This is the Xuan treasure

from my father,

symbolizing authority.

Give it back.

Didn't you want a token

for the alliance?

Exchanges signify a true pact.

The Token is

Mr. Feifan's affection for me.

You return it first.

- You first.

- You first.

- Will you return it or not?

- Will you?

Fine!

Do not lose mine.

Don't you dare lose mine.

(Late Mother, Li Rouran. R.I.P.)

I've known you for many years.

Only you

never distanced yourself

because of my mother's status.

You even remember her memorial day.

People think I'm a legitimate son.

Actually, my father wanted me to inherit

his Leader position,

so he gave me to his wife.

However, my mother, as a Xixiang woman,

could never enter

the Luo Ancestral Hall.

I can only use

the excuse of worshiping god

to return here and see her.

Yao City is at the border

between Xixiang and Beixuan.

Burying your mother here

has fulfilled her wish

to return to her homeland.

This time, it's my mother's blessing

that you offered her incense.

It's my blessing.

She's blessing us from heaven.

If it weren't for your annual visits,

I might have perished in the flames.

We share a life-saving bond.

No need to be so formal.

Nanny Zhang.

You rarely come here.

Please try these Xixiang pastries

and help me persuade him

to fulfill Madam's wish.

As for the lady you brought here

in men's attire,

I think she'll be a fitting wife.

Her age matches him.

And she's pretty.

My young master

seems oblivious in this regard.

Please help persuade him.

Nanny.

Go prepare dinner.

How about we have some

mare cheese and hot pot today?

See?

You always stop me

from talking about marriage.

You're at a marriageable age.

It's time to get married.

Don't you agree, General?

Nanny Zhang is right.

You've passed the age of 20.

You should have married by now.

Exactly.

Even the General agrees.

I'll leave you to chat.

I have to go for dinner.

It seems

that you can't get over that lady.

You mentioned before.

She's already married to someone else.

It's time to let go.

The person you can't forget

must be an extraordinary woman.

Li Fanyin,

you belong to me.

She is

She is indeed special.

(Luo Residence)

It's Mrs. Sun's birthday in five days.

Only Xi Mo leads the team this time.

I presume Xi Changkun is

already on his way to Sun Clan.

The Sun Clan always remains neutral.

The Danyang Army of Sun Clan is strong.

If Xi Changkun wins them over,

it would cause trouble.

Xi Clan

is no match for Xuan Clan.

Sun Ba knows whom to ally with.

Have you forgotten?

Ayuli, Mrs. Sun,

is Xi Changkun's cousin.

If only we could ally

with them by marriage.

A son-in-law is like half a son.

That should make us closer to Sun Clan.

Young Master,

I heard Princess Sun Zhaomin

of Liangzhou

is in her prime and unmarried.

You're also in your prime

and still unmarried.

It's like a match

If you dare talk nonsense again,

I'll send you to mine with Woshan.

Enough.

Get ready

for the trip to Liangzhou tomorrow.

My Lord, a secret message

from Royal City.

What happened?

Princess Qingkou left a letter

and ran away.

The King and Queen Mother

ordered us to find her asap.

Time is running out.

We must set off tomorrow

for Sun Clan in Liangzhou.

How can we find her?

Let's find Qingkou first.

- Young Master

- She matters more.

Let's do it this way:

He Jiyao,

you lead troops to find the Princess.

Lie and I go to Liangzhou.

Okay.

I did this to save you.

This medicine heals wounds.

Lie won a great victory.

What gift should I give him?

What do you think?

The style you chose is nice.

But the fabric isn't good.

I should make it with kesi.

You know about kesi?

The Juns never sell kesi to outsiders.

I've only heard about it.

It turns out that you're not mute.

I thought you couldn't speak.

I was planning to return you tomorrow.

Do you have kesi?

No, I've just heard about it.

You don't look like a native

of the Uncontrollable.

What brings you here?

Didn't expect you to be a clever sl*ve.

But I heard if a sl*ve is too clever,

he might k*ll his master.

What about you?

Would you k*ll me?

Miss, here's the hot water you want.

Leave it to me.

I wonder

why Lie vanished

with someone from Yannan

and when I can find him.

You said your brother

has disappeared with a Yannan person.

Are you here to find your brother?

My brother is a great hero of Beixuan.

The bandit attack in the Uncontrollable

was quelled by him recently.

He is the Leader?

Of course.

He's the God of w*r of Beixuan.

It seems you have a deep connection.

So, you are a noble lady of Beixuan.

I am the Princess of Beixuan,

the King's sister.

Naturally, I'm the noblest one.

(If what she says is true,)

(I can use her as leverage)

(to save Young Master.)

Do you have a way to find your brother?

I don't even know where he is.

Without me,

he simply couldn't take care of himself.

He even ended up missing.

I don't even know where to start.

Perhaps your brother

has returned to the barracks.

Why don't we go check there?

Yes, you're right.

I've been out for so long.

Maybe Luo Qi and Jiyao

have found him.

If only I had traveled with He Jiyao.

It's all his fault

for not letting me follow.

Even if they haven't found Lie,

it's better to travel with them.

(I don't know when I can escape.)

(But I can try

to find black iron crystal.)

(If we can forge)

(economic ties with clans in Beixuan,)

(the Jun business will be unstoppable.)

You seem preoccupied.

When did you get here?

Why were you so stealthy?

You were deep in thought.

What's on your mind?

Yao City is fraught with danger.

The road to Liangzhou won't be peaceful.

So you're worried about my safety?

I thought you were missing Jun Feifan.

He is wise and brave.

No need for me to worry about him.

But you, General.

You have

tons of enemies who want you dead.

I better think of how to protect myself.

What? You regret traveling with me?

I have no choice left.

I believe you'll find a solution.

That's true indeed.

No need to worry

about Xi Clan's tricks.

Just roll with the punches.

General, don't jest.

It isn't your style.

You think ahead

and prepare for the worst.

When I went to find Mr. Luo Zhizhou,

he was already prepared.

With or without me,

he would go for the rescue.

But you still

harbor doubts about me,

using yourself as bait to test me.

You were late

by half a cup of tea's time.

You must be weighing the pros and cons.

You're actually not that sincere.

But I still came to the rescue.

You have a kind heart.

I am well aware of that.

When do we set off?

Why are you in such haste?

Opportunities cannot be missed.

If I can find the golden fragrant jade,

Mr. Feifan will be delighted.

Of course, I'm in a rush.

In that case,

let's set out early tomorrow.

So, you've planned the time.

Why claim it's because of me?

Between you and me,

no need to draw such a clear line.

We'd better make it clear.

Otherwise, our business won't last long.

It's getting late.

You should rest early.

I won't see you off.

(Xuan Lie is meticulous.)

(I was forced to reveal my intentions.)

(He may find out my true identity soon.)

(I must plan ahead.)

(Liangzhou)

They're only vegetables.

Alright.

Let's go.

Thank you, officer.

Move along.

You.

Move.

All of you will get it.

No pushing. Stay in line.

Thank you.

Take it slow. Here you are.

You're so kind, thank you.

Thank you.

(Sun Zhaomin, Princess of Sun)

Everyone, line up, no pushing.

Everyone will get food.

Thank you.

Do I make myself clear?

You know what to do?

- Yes.

- Yes.

Take it slow.

Line up. Everyone will get food.

Out of the way.

It's your turn.

What's going on here?

- How dare you.

- What's wrong?

Don't fight.

Hit him!

Get lost!

Stop fighting. Stop!

Let's talk this out. Stop.

Alright, stop.

I'll get you!

Stop fighting.

Let's go. Go.

Thank you, sir, for your help.

You're so handsome.

May I have your name?

You can call me Qi Luo.

Mr. Qi.

Miss, can you stand up?

I'm sorry.

Zhaomin, are you alright?

I'm okay.

Thank you.

Mr. Sun.

General.

(Sun Ba, Sun Leader)

Thank you

and this gentleman

for saving my daughter.

I was unaware of your arrival.

Apologies for not welcoming you sooner.

You're being too polite.

We have come here

to celebrate Mrs. Sun's birthday.

(Ayuli, Sun Ba's wife)

You might not know yet

that this year's birthday banquet

has been canceled.

Liangzhou is vast

but has scarce resources.

Now it's hit by famine.

The people have no means to live,

and the entire Liangzhou is in chaos.

My wife and I

are in no mood

to celebrate the birthday.

You really cherish your people.

Zhizhou and I

would like to ease your burdens.

Mr. Sun is my cousin-in-law.

Liangzhou's matters are my concerns too.

No need for you both to worry.

How about this?

Though the birthday banquet is canceled,

since you've already arrived

in Liangzhou,

why not stay at my mansion

for a few days?

Allow me to extend my hospitality

and express my gratitude.

- Thank you.

- Thank you.

(Sun Mansion)

(Respect Ancestors)

Liangzhou has vast sandy lands

and lacks water.

The Water Token from General Lie

is truly a blessing

for the Liangzhou people.

Let me toast General Lie once more.

It's my honor to assist you.

Though Beixuan Five Clans

are independent,

His Majesty wants us

to cooperate and elect the Wolf Lord.

Since Lie and I are here,

we'll do our utmost to aid you

in resolving the famine here.

I appreciate

your goodwill.

It's not easy to help the refugees.

Mr. Xi, what ideas do you have?

This concerns Beixuan's affairs.

It may not be suitable

to discuss before outsiders.

This gentleman doesn't seem

a Beixuan noble.

I wonder what relation he has

with the General.

Mr. Qi is my savior.

No need to worry.

So your surname is Qi.

Thank you for helping my daughter.

Let me toast you again

to express our gratitude.

My pleasure, Madam.

Is this your first visit to Liangzhou?

Their conversation is quite dull.

Shall I take you for a walk?

Mr. Qi,

how about a friendly contest?

I'm not a good fighter.

This spear is good.

It feels quite heavy.

Of course.

I commissioned this

to a master craftsman.

In Liangzhou,

it's the heaviest.

Why did you do that?

My parents only have one daughter.

Since childhood, people always said

I can't even lift a spear,

so how can I protect

the Liangzhou people?

Mother even fell ill with worry,

thinking of finding me

a husband in Five Clans.

So, since I started

practicing martial arts,

I've always wielded the heaviest spear

to prove I'm no less than any man.

Without marriage,

I can still protect Liangzhou.

Chengliu,

you only have three daughters.

In the future, the Juns' estate

will still fall to Yujue.

How about this?

Let Yujue learn from you now.

He can soon help you support the family.

Chengliu

Father, I can help you too.

Good girl.

You can stay out of this.

As a girl,

your priority is to learn needlework

and to marry a man when you grow up.

There are always biases against women.

Both of you are remarkable women.

Don't let others' words affect you.

When traveling,

I disguise myself as a man.

I hope you don't mind.

In fact, at the city gate,

I already knew you were a woman.

Protecting Liangzhou is a hard job.

Are you ready for it?

Of course.

As long as I can protect Liangzhou,

I'm willing to do anything.

A Clan Leader

needs to fight on the b*ttlefield

and lead the people

to a prosperous life.

If you're worthy of this noble duty,

I can speak favorably to the King

to let you inherit as a Young Master

the position of Sun Leader.

Really?

Don't you think I can't be the Leader

because I'm a woman?

Talent knows no gender.

As long as you can be a good Leader,

nothing else matters.

Thank you for your kind words.

How do you handle things?

Xuan Lie still got here safe and sound

even at the cost

of half of the Cangshui Army.

Father,

it's all because of the woman

beside Xuan Lie.

She's cunning and deceitful.

She ruined our plans.

Woman?

Mr. Qi whom Xuan Lie brought here

is the woman

who rang the bell to save Xuan Lie.

I should've exposed her publicly.

Stupid!

If you expose her publicly,

wouldn't that reveal

you're after Xuan Lie?

You're blaming a woman

for your incapability.

- I

- Forget it.

Since Xuan Lie is here,

he'll surely seek Sun Ba's support.

Luckily, we acted first.

Pay more attention to Sun Zhaomin.

She's Sun Ba's beloved daughter.

If you could win her over,

the victory is ours.

Got it, Father.

At the lunch just now,

Sun Ba hesitated

to discuss Liangzhou with us.

Perhaps he's decided

to support Xi Changkun.

Not necessarily.

Sun Ba has always been neutral

and stays out of the Wolf Lord Election.

Since the Election's coming,

he must haven't made up his mind.

Otherwise, he wouldn't have hosted us.

You've seldom interacted with Sun Ba,

and Xi Changkun is his cousin-in-law.

Your odds may not be great.

But with my support,

you could challenge them.

On this trip to Liangzhou,

I must gain Mr. Sun's support.

When my parents helped the late King,

they were k*lled

by weapons made by Baigong.

I don't believe

that it had nothing to do

with Beixuan Five Clans.

Lie,

it's been 12 years since then.

Even the late King

found no evidence back then.

The late King and Queen Mother claimed

it was an accident to maintain peace

among the Five Clans

and stopped investigations.

Now the King rules diligently.

He said if I could be the Wolf Lord,

he'd allow me to reopen the case.

So in this Wolf Lord Election,

I must succeed.

Failure is not an option.

Xi Changkun

brought food supplies to help.

They acted before us.

Meanwhile, Sun Ba remains wary of us.

Gaining his trust

won't be so easy.

Food only resolves a temporary concern.

That won't solve the root.

What's your plan?

You said Nanny Zhang

prepared the Princess

a sachet from Yannan.

Yes.

I forgot to give it to her.

I'll do it now.

No rush. I have an idea.

We'll go together tomorrow.

Zhaomin,

I've been looking for you.

It turns out you're here.

I know you love various weapons.

I found something special for you.

- Take a look

- No need.

This wristguard

was hard to get.

It can sh**t five arrows at once.

Zhaomin,

we are destined to be family.

Just accept it.

We're not family.

Your parents want

to find you a good husband.

You are a remarkable woman.

Among Beixuan Five Clans,

besides me,

who else is a match for you?

My husband

must surpass me in martial arts.

If you can defeat me,

I'll give you a chance.

Choose any weapon you like here.

With such skills, you want to marry me?

Keep the wristguard for your safety.

Chancellor Song said

Jun Feifan was missing.

Why wasn't this reported immediately?

Your Majesty,

I never intended to keep it from you.

It's just that the news was uncertain.

I've sent an Armed Escort to find him.

The Grand Chancellor also sent masters

to search for Feifan.

Any news yet?

Not yet.

It's quite a mystery.

Neither Jun Feifan

nor the Captain of his escort

was found at the scene.

Do you know the reason?

Your Majesty,

the bandits are rampant.

k*lling and looting happen often.

Feifan was unlucky to encounter them.

He must be concerned about Yannan,

cared about her duties,

and escaped to find

the black iron crystal.

I hope Your Majesty

won't get him wrong.

What if he takes the wrong path

while searching for the crystal?

Your Majesty,

Feifan's been trading for years.

He knows

what's the right path.

Yujue,

stay calm.

Don't be so hasty.

By the way,

how did that matter go?

Father,

rest assured.

I've bribed the Prefect of Qian City.

With tax issues as an excuse,

the managers there were detained.

Uncle is probably

going to handle this in a few days.

Father,

stop reading the book. Look at me.

If we get the Chancellor's support,

wouldn't it be easier for us

to control the Jun business?

What's your plan?

Last time, we took the managers

to visit Uncle, right?

He used the Chancellor to suppress us.

With their absence,

why not strengthen ties

with the Chancellor?

But he's been closer to them

over the years.

If we suddenly pay him a visit,

is it appropriate?

Father,

I disagree with you.

The Chancellor values the Juns' brand,

not Jun Feifan himself.

Moreover,

Jun Feifan might have been dead.

Uncle is getting on in years.

The Chancellor knows whom to choose.

Electing a new manager for the Juns

is an urgent matter.

♪ When I decide to hold you in my arms ♪

♪ I bury all past matters deep inside ♪

♪ When you decided to turn around ♪

♪ Everything would be clear to us ♪

♪ Then the green, piece by piece ♪

♪ Becomes a shadow in my heart ♪

♪ Covering my scarred past ♪

♪ Filling my once-empty heart ♪

♪ I want the green, piece by piece ♪

♪ To fall in my heart

and turn into a star ♪

♪ Piecing together the Big Dipper

to guard you ♪

♪ Illuminating the way home ♪

♪ Then the green, piece by piece ♪

♪ Becomes a shadow in my heart ♪

♪ Covering my scarred past ♪

♪ Filling my once-empty heart ♪

♪ Then the green, piece by piece ♪

♪ Will blooming brightly at the borders ♪

♪ The melody from nearby ♪

♪ Allows you to camp in my heart ♪

♪ Allows you ♪

♪ To camp in my heart ♪