01x18 - Episode 18

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♪ From our first sight to your fading face ♪

♪ Fleeting fate, like a dream we can't embrace ♪

♪ Who squandered that heart-fluttering chase? ♪

♪ Only a silhouette is left ♪

♪ The ripples of time, interwoven ♪

♪ Flowing through my palm ♪

♪ Leaving deep wounds behind ♪

♪ I gaze out, through mist and rain ♪

♪ But cannot attain your horizon ♪

♪ Worldly charm fades in comparison ♪

♪ To your sweetest words ♪

♪ Wind on my cheek ♪

♪ Stirs up tangled thoughts ♪

♪ I can't let go ♪

= Money is Coming =

= Episode 18 = A w*r report has arrived
from the northern frontier.

Beiqiong has mobilized its troops.

It's time to teach

these petty scoundrels a lesson.

In my absence,

you must be cautious.

I've left troops at home for you.

Don't fear offending others.

Use them if necessary.

If you encounter difficulties,

let the Crown Prince handle it.

If he can't resolve it,

just endure it.

Wait for me to return
and seek justice for you.

Old man, stop worrying about me.

The b*ttlefield is dangerous.

You must take care of yourself.

I'm counting on you to return safely
and back me up from the b*ttlefield.

Rest assured.

Your father is a fierce general.

Wait for my triumphant return.

[The next day]

- Mei, the year is going
to end. - Your Grace.

- We should make some
purchases. - Your Grace.

And we should start making new clothes.

Miss, there's no need to spend so much.

We maids get new clothes made

each season.

Alright, with the old man away,
this is my first time managing things.

We must make this year festive.

Listen to me on this.

[She's just everywhere.]

Seems like I'll have the fortune

of calling you "sister".

Ridiculous! We are neither
sisters nor close friends.

Where do you get the audacity
to call me "sister"?

When you marry the Third Prince,

I'll surely have the chance

of calling you that.

What nonsense are you spouting?

Ning Chuxi, don't blame me
for being ruthless.

It's you who stands in my way.

Help!

Her Grace has been abducted!

Princess Yuexi has been abducted!

Someone help!

What are you yelling about?
Where's Her Grace?

Someone barged in,

and directly went for her.

They took her away.

I couldn't stop them.

Guards!

Surround Yuchang Pavilion.

No one is allowed to enter or leave.

You take men to search the entire city.

If you're short on people,
go mobilize the troops.

Search outside the city as well.

And send someone to notify the Crown Prince.

Yes!

[This abduction]

[looks premeditated.]

[I feel completely weak.]

[Even moving a finger is difficult now,]

[let alone calling for help.]

Who's in the carriage?

Sir, it's my newly bought wife inside.

[What is Lin Yudai planning?]

The physician said she's beyond cure.

I'm going to bury her at the mass graves.

Be careful, sir. This illness is contagious.

You should watch out.

She convulses when it acts up.

Probably she bumped into
a chest or something.

Want to take a look, sir?

Go now! So unlucky!

Thank you, sir!

- Thank you, sir! - Thank you, sir!

[If they take me to the wilderness,
then I won't escape.]

Spies are everywhere in the city.

They can't hide a person here.

They won't linger in the city for long.

Take men and search the outskirts.

Yes.

Hurry up, I'm still waiting.

Sure. Keep watch.

This woman's got delicate skin.

Let me check her out first.

Be quick about it.

Alright.

Alright, stop wasting your energy.

This paralysis powder can
knock out a dozen strong horses,

let alone a frail young lady like you.

Go ahead and shout.

Can't even make a sound, can you?

You'll be crying later.

You...

You want it the hard way, huh?

♪ Just a glance, and the world ♪

♪ Becomes no longer bright ♪

♪ Unknowingly, we're bound ♪

♪ By a thread of red ♪

♪ Let's face the world's perils together ♪

♪ Before petals fall, fall in love again ♪

♪ Like the wind entwining with you ♪

♪ Crossed through the vast lands ♪

♪ And the crowds ♪

You're safe now.

You're here.

♪ After all the world's splendor I've seen ♪

Let's go home.

Wait.

Can I borrow your sword?

Go ahead, don't worry.

♪ Whether forever or just a moment ♪

♪ What remains is called longing ♪

♪ Wishing to be by your side, for eternity ♪

You're still alive.

What a pity.

Spare me, Your Grace! Spare me!

I was just following orders!

I thought you were just
a regular merchant's daughter.

If I'd known you were a princess,

I wouldn't have dared!

Spare me, Your Grace! Spare me!

Your Grace, please forgive me!

Your Grace, Your Grace! Please forgive me!

Your Grace, spare me.

Your Grace! Please forgive me!

Go to sleep. When you wake,
the nightmare will be gone.

I told you, you're not
protected by Prince Ning.

You have me too.

These hands

k*lled someone for the first time.

[Just a while ago,]



[Xiao Xingheng k*ll someone in front of me.]

[Now, I can k*ll someone with my own hands.]

[I've really grown.]

You're awake.

Why are you here?

I was afraid you'd wake up
wanting to see me.

So, I came over.

I'm fine.

Luckily, the physician said it's just
a superficial wound, nothing serious.

Are you scared?

Do you know?

When that sword came down,

both my hands were trembling.

No, I was watching you the whole time.

You weren't shaking.

You were decisive

and very brave.

But why do I feel like

my hands are still trembling now?

Look,

I'm holding them.

They won't tremble.

Don't worry.

I'm fine. I'm just not used to it yet.

What could happen to me?

Do you think I'd k*ll myself?

Lin Yudai thinks she can force me
to die like this.

She's too naive.

I won't die, Xiao Xingheng.

I've never been a virtuous martyr.

Virtue means nothing to me.

Even if I was insulted at that time,

I wouldn't seek death.

Nothing is more important than my life.

So, look clearly.

This is how selfish I am.

I won't feel ashamed for being humiliated

or losing my purity.

I never think it's my fault.

If you can't accept that, you...

Ning Chuxi.

Ning Chuxi,

listen to me.

If you ever get hurt,

it must be because of my incompetence

and that I failed to protect you.

You're absolutely right.

Under any circumstances, at any time,

your life is the most important.

As long as you come back safely,

nothing else matters.

Ning Chuxi,

you must remember.

I love you

without any reason

and without any conditions.

♪ Just a glance, and the world ♪

♪ Becomes no longer bright ♪

♪ Unknowingly, we're bound ♪

♪ By a thread of red ♪

♪ Let's face the world's perils together ♪

♪ Before petals fall, fall in love again ♪

Cry it out. It's okay. I'm here.

I was so scared at the time.

I couldn't move at all.

Why did you come so late?

I thought I was done for.

Where did Lin Yudai
find such disgusting people?

I'm going to k*ll her!

Good thing I hid a hairpin in my hand.

I k*lled that man with my own hands.

I'm amazing.

♪ All the memories ♪

♪ Are flashing back ♪

Are you tired of crying?

A little.

What's wrong?

♪ Wishing to be by your side, for eternity ♪

♪ Let's face the world's perils together ♪

♪ Before petals fall, fall in love again ♪