01x08 - Episode 8

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♪Pink hands so fine♪

♪Gold-branded wine♪

♪Spring paints green willows
palace walls cannot confine♪

♪East wind unfair♪

♪Happy times rare♪

♪In my heart sad thoughts throng♪

♪We've severed for years long♪

♪Wrong, wrong, wrong♪

[Si Jin]

[Adapted from Si Jin,
by Dong Tian De Liu Ye]

[Episode 8]

Back then, a fortune teller said

that I was ill-fated.

He said I would bring disaster
upon the family.

She feared that she might be implicated
and lose favor,

so she came up with a way

to make my father

send me to somewhere distant.

That's the gist of it.

In the past,

he wasn't willing
to talk about his background.

I only know
that he was shunned by his family,

and he was exiled to guard
the frontier.

I never expected him

to have

a similar fate as me.

From birth,

he was burdened
with the fate of being a jinx.

Could that fortune teller

be a fraud

who tried to seek wealth or fame

with that claim?

If even it's a fraud,

it's pointless

to pursue this now.

In the end,

it's the parents

who made the decision.

You say it's pointless,

but I believe

this is something you must do.

If the weak

are unjustly blamed

with baseless accusations

by others

yet refuse to seek the truth

or fight back,

they only validate

those wicked people's lies

and become their accomplices.

If you were in my shoes,

would you pursue it

after being framed?

If I were framed,

I'd make sure those responsible

pay the price.

Mr. Yu,

after all these years,

don't you wish to know the truth?

Those two
from the Capital Administration Office

are giving me a headache.

Who reported the Marquis' mansion

for burying bodies?

It was

the fourth young lady
of the Count of Dongping's Mansion,

Jiang Si.

Cao Xingyu

is her cousin's husband.

That day,

her cousin, Jiang Qian,

invited her sisters and cousins

to the Marquis of Changxing's Mansion.

Miss Si couldn't fall asleep,

so she went to the garden.

She stumbled upon the servants
burying the body.

So she reported it

to the Capital Administration Office.

But then,

Cao Xingyu twisted the truth and accused

his own wife

of ordering the servant
to commit m*rder.

Jiang Si

stepped forward as a witness.

The fourth young lady
of the Jiang family?

She's also no ordinary woman.

She dares to stand against
the Marquis of Changxing.

They sure are bold.

None of them are to be underestimated.

Thank...

Thank you for your praise, Your Majesty.

[Princess Royal's Mansion]

Your Highness,

the Gale Guards

once arrested Cao Xingyu

on charges of conspiring with Nanwu.

Fortunately,

His Majesty didn't mention it this time.

It seems

we've avoided the trouble for now.

My brother

is inscrutable.

Now that he keeps it to himself,

it may lead to real trouble.

Your Majesty.

I have seized all documents

related to Divine Bliss

[Gale Guards]
and Nanwu

found in the Marquis
of Changxing's Mansion.

Put them away.

Speak no more about this.

Despite knowing something is amiss,

you choose to set it aside.

Why, Your Majesty?

Spies from Nanwu
have infiltrated among us

shockingly

deep.

They might find any opportunity

to frame important officials around me.

We need to be vigilant.

The Crown Prince has arrived.

Please punish me, Father.

Prince Qi has arrived.

Please punish me, Father.

The First Prince and Third Prince
have arrived.

The Fifth Prince has arrived.

The Sixth Prince and Eighth Prince
have arrived.

- Please punish me, Father.
- Please punish me, Father.

You all entered the palace
so late at night.

What have you done wrong?

Father,

[Yu Lang, the Crown Prince]
though I have met the heir apparent...

No, it's the criminal Cao Xingyu.

I've met him a few times,

but we're not exactly close.

I had no idea

of his crime at all.

Father, though the Marquis of Changxing

[Yu Zhang, the Prince Qi]
and I have been on bad terms,

there has not been such a heinous m*rder

in Ling'an

for many years.

The people of Ling'an praise you

for personally interrogating Cao Xingyu.

Your wisdom is unparalleled, Father.

- Your wisdom is unparalleled, Father.
- Your wisdom is unparalleled, Father.

I see.

You all came here for Cao Xingyu's case.

All right. Get up.

- Thank you, Father.
- Thank you, Father.

Since you are all here,

I have a question for you.

Do you think

I have been too strict

with you?

Crown Prince, answer me.

Father,

you're strict with me

for my own good

and for the good of the nation.

So you do think I'm strict?

No.

No, you're not strict at all.

Look how frightened you are.

Prince Qi, your turn.

Father,

as princes,

we enjoy the people's offerings.

We must hold ourselves
to strict standards.

Enough. Stop.

You're not answering my question.

I have eight sons and six daughters,

yet my duty keeps me occupied.

I don't have much energy

to guide most of you.

Of course,

the Crown Prince is my heir.

Naturally, I'm strict with him.

If you have anything

on your mind,

speak freely tonight.

Don't bottle it up.

Holding things in for too long

can push a person over the edge,

leading them to seek solace

in inappropriate ways.

Do you understand?

- We shall obey your order, Father.
- We shall obey your order, Father.

Someone is missing here.

Your Majesty,

it's windy tonight.

[Tiande Hall]
Please return to your palace and rest.

Please judge fairly, Your Majesty.

Zhang and I are innocent.

You can't blame us

because of Qi.

All the ministers say

he has brought disaster upon Zhou.

So please send him away.

[Yu Qi's birth mother]

[Imperial Concubine Xian]
Far away from the capital

and Zhou.

You carried Qi for ten months.

Can you bear to part with him?

What can I do even if I can't bear it?

He was born

a harbinger of misfortune.

Qi was sent to the Southern Frontier

as an infant.

It was a w*r-ridden place.

He was left alone there
without parental care.

I wonder

what kind of person he has become.

But this boy is quite stubborn.

Every time Cui Xu went for inspections,

I ordered him to visit Qi,

but he always refused to meet him.

He must resent me.

Your Majesty,

if you miss the Seventh Prince,

you can simply summon him back.

Ever since his birth,

the w*r with Nanwu

has never ceased.

In recent years, the Nightingale Sect

has shown signs of running amok in Zhou.

Returning now

will only make him
everyone's target once again.

But Your Majesty,

the Seventh Prince

inherited your valor.

He has led the Red Plume Cavalry

to countless victories.

Is that not proof

that he's not
the harbinger of misfortune

against the country?

It is not yet time.

I'll have to think it through.

Chief.

What are you looking at?

Go investigate
the Directorate of Astronomy.

Didn't you always refuse

to look into

what happened back then?

I've changed my mind.

I want to find out

who framed me.

Miss Chi,

this is the most bustling street here.

Right.

Look at this store, Miss Jiang.

It has been here for years.

It's very famous.

There's also a popular eatery
just ahead.

Miss Chi, what do you think

of the location of this store?

[Qiaoxiang Pavilion]
There are plenty of stores around here.

If you open a store here,

you won't have to worry
about not having customers.

That's exactly what I thought.

If I get to run

a business here,

I'll need extra help.

Miss Chi,

you're quick-witted and smart.

Would you assist me?

Miss Jiang,

you've already saved me

from great peril,

and I can't

thank you enough.

Now you're offering me
yet another kindness.

I really shouldn't be
in your debt again.

What are your plans for the future then?

I plan to return to my hometown

and start a school in the village

to teach girls who can't afford

to study

so they won't be as silly

as I once was.

It would be even better
if they could be like you,

someone with true vision

who genuinely cares
for the greater good.

You flatter me.

Miss Chi,

all the hardships are over.

From now on, every day

will be a fresh start.

Thank you, Miss Jiang.

[Qiaoxiang Pavilion]

Take care.

Travel safe.

♪Through endless twists
in the mundane world♪

Miss Si.

Take care.

Take care.

♪The breezy wind blows,
the heart grows tender and bitter♪

Let's go.

♪I ask the Sun
if the light has taken root♪

♪As it prospers,
our love story writes itself♪

♪We lock eyes
and promise to stay together forever♪

♪After countless challenges,
we are still us♪

♪Our inseparable souls
can weather all storms♪

Remember this,

one who helps herself
will be helped by the heavens.

One who abandons herself
will be abandoned by the heavens.

♪The tapestry of destiny
is filled with our youth♪

♪Our blissful time together
will lead us to the sea of stars♪

[Chaoyu Yard]

Father.

You're back, Si.

Zhan.

Father,

what are you doing?

Airing out calligraphy and paintings?

Zhan said

you wanted to buy a store.

Father,

these are the collections
you've built over the years.

How can you bear to pawn them?

I'll figure

something out to buy the store myself.

You're an unmarried lady.

What solutions can you possibly have?

Father, here's my plan.

I can rent

a store first.

It won't cost much.

Then, I'll use some of the dowry

Mother left me.

That should suffice.

Once the business improves,

I'll buy the store.

No renting. Just buy it.

My daughter wants to do business.

How could her father

not buy her a store?

Keep the dowry.

With money in hand,
you can be confident and at ease.

Besides, I only started collecting these

when I was young

because the other young gentlemen

were buying them too.

I've already grown out of them

after all these years.

Your brother's pieces

are even more useless.

He was excited for a few days
after buying them,

but then he left them in the study

and never looked at them again.

See.

They've collected thick dust.

Exactly.

Those pieces all seemed precious

before they were bought.

But once you had them,

they were nothing special.

Si,

just think of it as a favor for me.

You have no idea

how cluttered

my study is.

Zhan.

Father.

Enough said. Give us a hand.

He has butterfingers.

We won't get a good price

if they are damaged.

Father.

Are you really that confident

that I can run this store well?

Of course.

Don't forget

that your maternal grandfather
was the wealthiest man in Lingshui.

You're born

with a gift

for business.

Father.

All I do is make merry.

Seems like

I inherited that from you.

Get out of here.

Didn't I tell you

I picked you up somewhere?

Oh, really?

No wonder you're so mean to me.

By the way, Si,

don't let your grandmother find out

about your plan.

Like most people in Ling'an,

she looks down

on merchants,

let alone allowing

the legitimate daughter of the count
to go into business.

Do you understand?

I understand, Father.

Father.

Rue

really works.

These books have been stored
for a whole year,

and there isn't a single bug bite

found on them.

They're intact.

My daughter is so clever.

Oh, right, Father,

I rarely hear you talk

about the Directorate of Astronomy

or see you catching up

with your former colleagues.

After your mother passed,

I lost my passion for the job,

so I resigned.

I've always thought

there was something mysterious

about observing the stars at night.

You can predict the weather

and foresee fortunes.

Studying the universe

is indeed fascinating.

But in the Directorate of Astronomy,

it's not just about the universe.

Instead, there are

more flatterers

and helpless situations.

Father.

Do you remember

you used to force me

to practice calligraphy?

Look,

I found a copybook.

I remember this copybook.

Back then,

every time I bought one,

it would disappear.

It was very strange.

I threw them all away.

I helped you throw out a few.

That explains why your handwriting

looks like a chicken scratch.

Don't sell this.

Take it back and keep practicing.

No.

I'll sell this one first.

Aji, quick!

Sell this copybook first!

Stop right there!

Don't sell that one.

If you do,

you'll be grounded for a whole month!

Don't sell it.

Stop right there!

My Lady,

[Lushengxiang Store]
we still can't find anyone

willing to work for our store.

The women of Ling'an City
refused outright

when they heard about doing business.

We're about to open the store,

but we're still short on manpower.

What should we do?

Miss Chuchu.

Chuchu.

I heard from Jiang Zhan

that you were looking for help.

I brought someone for you.

[Rou'er]
Nice to meet you, Miss Jiang.

Congratulations

on opening your new shop.

Nice to meet you, too, Miss Rou'er.

Chuchu,

you are

a godsend.

Rest assured.

Rou'er is reliable.

She's from my hometown.

She once

ran a rouge store.

Chief,

you cracked the case
of Marquis of Changxing's Mansion

and gained His Majesty's support.

Many officials

are trying to cozy up to us.

Mr. Zhao
from the Secretariat Rear Section

invites you...

I'm too busy to go.

Yes, Chief.

Yu.

Jiang.

What a coincidence.

- Looks like you've struck it rich.
- Keep walking.

You bought so many things.

Si is opening a fragrance store

the day after tomorrow.

So I bought her some gifts.

She's opening a fragrance store?

I'm glad I ran into you.

I was just about

to send you the invitation.

You must come by then.

I'm sorry.

Chief is busy on that day.

No, I'm not busy.

I can make time for it.

Of course, I'll be there.

Good to know.

Lushengxiang.
[*Literally "Fragrant Dew"]

What a nice name.

Long Dan.

Long Dan.

What's wrong, Chief?

Where did you put it?

What?

The thing I asked you to bring.

Where did you put it?

You didn't ask me to bring anything.

What is it?

Where's my bronze mirror?

Where did you put it?

We don't have one.

Borrow one from our neighbor.

Now. Quickly.

I...

Chief.

Bronze mirror.

Here's a bronze mirror.

Slow down.

Here.

Chief, are you going to meet Miss Jiang

in this attire?

How do I look?

You're...

You're incredibly dashing.

You'll definitely amaze

Miss Jiang.

Haven't I always been so dashing?

Yes. Right.

Sound the gong at the auspicious hour

to mark the grand opening,

summoning luck and blessings.

Let the mirror reflect your heart,
and conduct business with devotion,

integrity, and discipline.

The mellow fragrance

spreads far and wide.

Place the gourd

to welcome fortune.

May this new business flourish.

Look at those gentlemen there.

They're so handsome.

Impressive, Yu.

You look dashing today.

Mr. Zhen, thank you for coming.

Thank you.

Mr. Zhen, didn't you say

that civil servants mustn't slack off

even on their off days?

I did.

But Miss Jiang

personally came

to deliver an invitation yesterday.

How could I say no

to such a wonderful occasion?

Thank you so much.

Really?

Why?

Did you not receive an invitation

from Miss Jiang, Commandant Yu?

Of course, I did.

That's why I'm here.

We happened to run into each other

on the way before she could deliver it,

saving her the trouble

of making the trip.

I see.

What a coincidence.

Chief,

didn't you say
it was Jiang Zhan who invited you...

Miss Si, you may unveil it.

[Lushengxiang Store]

- Great!
- Nice!

Spreading fragrance,
receiving fortunes!

- Great!
- Nice!

Here.

Everyone gets one.

Please go inside and have a look.

Please go inside and have a look.

Thank you so much for coming here.

Come on. Please come in.

Have a look inside.

Here.

Everyone gets one.

Please come in.

Thank you so much.

Please step inside and have a look.

Let's go.

Si.

Please step inside and have a look.

Si.

Please come in.

I wish you...

[Booming business with abundant wealth]
A booming business.

Thank you, Zhan.

Miss Jiang,

congratulations on your grand opening.

[Congratulations on your grand opening.
May customers flood in.]

Thank you, Mr. Zhen.

Miss Jiang,

I wish you a thriving business.

Thank you, Commandant Yu.

Today's Lushengxiang Store's
grand opening.

I'm grateful to all of you
for your presence.

We've prepared 100 vouchers.

All items in the store are half-price.

Any purchase of 20 taels and above

comes with a complimentary roast duck.

Please come in.

- Great!
- Let's go.

Jiang Si, here's my gift.

Chuchu,

thank you so much for helping out today.

You even prepared a gift for me.

I carved this myself.

It's a lucky charm. It'll protect you.

- The little horse is adorable.
- Let me see.

A little horse.

Jiang Zhan!

You made this yourself?

I didn't know

you had dexterous fingers.

Give it back to me.

It's a gift for Jiang Si.

She's busy now.

What's wrong with me
keeping it for her?

Give it back to me.

Miss Jiang, you're amazing.

The monthly scents

have kept everyone intrigued.

This is just the beginning.

Once

we launch

limited-edition fragrant dew,

that'll be crucial.

Aji, Long Dan,

come and help.

- Coming.
- Coming.

Everyone, take a look here.

Aman, be careful.

Miss Jiang, you're kind, righteous,

courageous, and resourceful.

You've opened

a grand fragrance store on your own.

I truly admire you.

You flatter me, Mr. Zhen.

Miss Jiang,

would you mind introducing

these fragrances?

These are men's fragrant dew.

As for men's fragrant dew,

instead of flowers,

I used mint, fir,

oud wood.

These are particularly favored

by refined gentlemen.

They suit both of you too.

Impressive.

Truly impressive.

Miss Jiang, you're so brilliant

in coming up with such an idea.

Allow me

to introduce them.

[Autumn Foliage]
This is called Autumn Foliage.

It's a blend of citrus, ebony,

amber, and other ingredients.

The scent exudes depth and warmth,

much like a courteous,
elegant yet unrestrained gentleman.

It suits you splendidly, Mr. Yu.

Mr. Yu,

you can have this fragrant dew.

Thank you.

I'm a fighter,

and I don't have a habit
of using fragrances.

It'd be wasted on me.

I'll recommend another one then.

This one

is a blend of oud wood,

[Repose Among Books]
fingered citron,

angelica root, and other ingredients.

This fragrance is deeply calming,

offering serenity to the soul
and clarity to the mind.

It's called Repose Among Books.

Mr. Zhen,

this would suit you.

I'll give it to you.

Thank you, Miss Jiang.

Repose Among Books

is such a fine name.

Looks like

you know me well.

Let me take a look.

This is indeed a fine name.

I didn't have

this habit before,

but after hearing you talk about it,

I might as well try them both.

They seem great.

Oh, you.

My Lady.

All the fragrances over there
have sold out.

I need to restock.

All sold out?

All right. Hurry up.

Yes.

Smell this.

Doesn't it feel like

you're galloping

across an endless grassland

with the wind

rustling past your ears?

There are many fragrances here.

Can you remember all their names?

This is called
Venture to the Martial Arts World.

It's bold and resolute.

It sounds perfect for me.

I think this suits you better.

What's it called?

Warm Sun.

It suits you well.

I'm

a warm sun?

[Haitang House]

Si.

Si.

Father.

You're here.

Today's the first day.

Are you tired?

Looks like the business is good.

You're smiling like a clam.

Father, don't make fun of me.

Look what I brought you.

What is it?

Milk cake?

There's more.

Spring tea.

You know me best, Father.

Spring tea with milk cake

- is the best treat in Ling'an.
- It's the best treat in Ling'an.

Delicious.

Si,

I didn't take enough care of you before.

Now, you're holding the family together

all on your own.

It must be hard on you.

Father, what I'm doing now

is something I enjoy.

I'm happy.

I know

my daughter is the most capable.

Of course.

By the way,

I had a few words of advice

for you,

but seeing how busy you were,

I never got the chance to say them.

Please tell me, Father.

What are your thoughts

on Qian's situation?

She married the wrong man.

It's unfortunate.

We can't control

our luck,

but when misfortunes

befall us,

we can at least make the right choices.

If you ever meet the wrong man,

don't worry

about how it might affect both families,

just come home immediately.

I will, Father.

However,

I have no intention
of getting married for now.

You don't have to marry
if you don't want to.

I won't urge you.

One shouldn't enter

a marriage

without much thought.

You see,

meeting someone

you truly love

isn't easy.

I hope my daughter

can meet such a person.

And of course,

he must also

love you genuinely.

Otherwise, I won't approve.

I ask for nothing more for now.

I feel that living a peaceful life

with you

and Zhan

is the greatest happiness.

As long as our family is together,

nothing else matters.

They're all your favorites.

Sit down now.

Thank you, Mother.

Your cooking is always the best.

[Madam Zhen]

Heng.

You always

skip meals.

I've noticed

you've lost weight again.

Mother, there have been
more cases lately.

Once they are all dealt with,

I'll be fine.

What I mean to say

is that you need someone

to make sure you eat on time.

No need.

You see,

I'm swamped with official duties
every day.

I barely have time

for myself.

[List of Marriageable Women in Ling'an]
List of Marriageable Women?

I've noticed

that your ability to gather intelligence

is almost on par
with the Capital Administration Office.

Listen,

it cost me dear

to buy this from a matchmaking agency.

In that case,

I shall read it

very carefully later.

I don't trust you.

Read it now.

If you're interested in any lady,

leave the rest to me.

[Lushengxiang Store]

[Powder-Puff Scent]

I want this one.

Okay, here you are.

Please have a look.

Rou'er. Here.

Sure.

Have some tea.

Take a rest.

Chuchu,

come here.

You must be exhausted.

Drink some tea.

This tea smells great.

It's jasmine tea.

How's business today?

Jiang Si,

you're amazing.

Every fragrance is enchanting.

Each of them

makes people feel

as if they are in another place.

I simply describe the images in my mind

to the customers,

and they gladly buy them.

[Lushengxiang Store]
Lushengxiang Store?

I've never seen you

use this kind of stuff before.

Well,

there's a new fragrance store

in Ling'an.

I went to take a look.

The owner said

this fragrance could refresh the mind,

so I bought it.

[Repose Among Books]
Repose Among Books

can refresh your mind?

Perhaps I misremembered.

Just tell me.

Who is this for?

I bought it for myself.

Who is this young lady?

Mother,

there's no young lady.

No one knows you better than I do.

I wouldn't dare to lie to you, Mother.

I'll be upset if you don't tell me.

Fine. It's Jiang Si.

The fourth young lady
of the Count of Dongping's Mansion.

We're just friends

and nothing more.

She's the owner

of the Lushengxiang Store.

It's Jiang Si who caused a stir

because of her annulled marriage.

[Lushengxiang Store]

Lushengxiang Store.

Other stores

rely on good-looking ladies

to attract customers.

But here,

we neither please nor fawn.

That way, we could earn respect

from male customers,

and they will be more convinced

by the images we describe.

Miss,

could you recommend
some fragrances for me?

Chuchu,

I'll take care of it. You rest.

What kind of fragrance
are you looking for, Madam?

It's a gift.

My niece of my maternal family

is arriving soon.

I'd like to prepare two welcome gifts.

She's about

your age.

Allow me to suggest
a few options for you then.

You may start with this.

It's called Angelica Root Scent.

Apply this fragrance balm

to your wrists or behind your ears.

As your body temperature rises,

the scent will gradually spread

through your garments.

It's indeed light and elegant.

Any other options, Miss?

You may also try this.

With lychee peel as its core,

this fragrance balm is enriched

with a variety of fruit essences.

Now is the rainy season

in Ling'an.

It's refreshing and refined.

Thank you for the recommendations.

I'll take both.

Would you like to explore
some other options?

I'll come again.

Thank you, Madam.

Madam.

Madam, please wait.

Madam,

[Lushengxiang Store]
you forgot your purse.

I'm so forgetful.

Thank you, Miss.

Don't mention it.

You're pretty and kind.

You flatter me, Madam.

Qi, what are you doing here?

Why don't you go inside?

What is Madam Zhen doing here?

You mean Mr. Zhen's mother?

Oh, so it's her.

No wonder

she seems

to like Jiang Si a lot.

She didn't even glance at the fragrances

introduced by others,

but when Jiang Si spoke,

she was so focused.

I feel like she

didn't come here to buy fragrances,

but rather

to see Jiang Si.

Qi, do you think

she's looking for

a daughter-in-law?

Impossible.

Absolutely impossible.

Take care, Madam.

Please come again.

Mr. Yu.

You're here too, Miss Jiang.

What are you doing here, Mr. Yu?

Are you investigating a case?

No, I was just passing by

and brought some food for Chuchu.

But I...

Go on.

Wash it before you eat.

I washed it already.

Wash it properly.

I...

She has no sense of hygiene.

Mr. Yu,

do fighters

use Autumn Foliage too?

We fighters like autumn.

But now it's summer.

Mr. Yu, please give me a moment.

[Invitation]

I wanted to visit

your mansion today.

My grandmother's birthday banquet
is in two days.

On behalf
of the Count of Dongping's Mansion,

I'd like to invite you

to my grandmother's birthday banquet.

Thank you

for all your help before.

Sure. I'll be there.

Hold on.

Please sit, dear.

Thank you, dear.

What would you like to drink?

Sir,

the weather is hot.

We'd like some herbal tea.

All right.

Wait.

The tea is too cooling for her body.

It'd be better if you had floral tea.

My wife prefers that.

Sure.

[Zhu Ziyu, Jiang Yi's husband]

You're sweating.

You don't always have to indulge me.

It's fine.

The long journey

must have been tiring for you.

You rarely get to visit
your parents' house.

It wasn't tiring at all.

As long as you're safe and happy,

that's all I wish for.

Here's your tea.

Thank you, sir.

Please enjoy.

By the way,

tomorrow's your grandmother's birthday.

Spend more time catching up with Yi

when you see her.

Ask her

how she has been.

All right, Father.

I miss her too.

I owe Yi

too much.

When she was born,

I was young

and only cared about your mother.

I didn't give her

enough attention.

She's always been

considerate and capable
since she was a kid.

She never makes me worry.

But fortunately,

she married a good husband.

Your brother-in-law

is mild

and treats her well.

Don't worry, Father.

Yi is such a nice person.

She'll surely lead a happy life.

All right. I should get going.

Take care, Father.

[Capital Administration Office]

Mother, what brings you by?

Heng,

I brought you a new robe.

Why?

I heard that today is the birthday

of Madam Jiang

of the Count of Dongping's Mansion.

I want you to come with me

to pay a visit.

Is that so?

Heng, you have fine taste.

I'm also quite fond of

Miss Si.

Mother.

When did you come to know her?

Well, stop standing there.

Try on your new robe now.

Hurry.

[Count of Dongping's Mansion]

My Lady,

why are you hurrying to the main hall?

Today is my grandmother's
birthday banquet.

Mother would be busy
taking care of the event.

I must make a good impression.

That way, she'll stop

being angry with me

because

of Qian

and might even arrange

a marriage for me.

You're clever indeed, My Lady.

Right?

Let's hurry.

Yes.

Be careful, Miss.

Are you all right, Miss?

You must be Mr. Zhen, right?

Yes, I am.

What a beautiful lady.

We came here

to wish Madam Jiang a happy birthday.

Grandmother

should be in the rear courtyard now.

Oh, you're Miss Jiang.

You're so kind and pretty.

You flatter me, Madam Zhen.

Mr. Zhen,

may I show you the way?

I'd be grateful.

This way, please.

Why isn't Yi here yet?

Could it be that her husband
won't allow her to come?

We haven't seen her

in a long time.

Today's Grandmother's birthday.

[Count of Dongping's Mansion]
Yi should be here.

The Zhu family has no good reason
to stop her.

True.

Lingshui is quite far from Ling'an.

Let's be patient

and wait a little longer.

Si, Zhan.

Yi!

It's Yi.

Yi.

Yi.

Si.

Yi.

Yi!

It's wonderful

to see Yi again.

You must have suffered so much.

I couldn't be here

when your engagement

was annulled.

I'm to blame.

Do you resent me?

It's all right, Yi.

I've missed you so much.

I've missed you too.

I kept worrying
about how you were doing.

But seeing

your fine complexion,

I can finally be at ease.

You two are really close.

Yi always speaks of you at home.

She had started preparing gifts

half a month in advance

before returning to Ling'an

for Grandmother's birthday.

[The End of Episode 8]

♪Through endless twists♪

♪In the mundane world♪

♪The breezy wind blows♪

♪The heart grows tender and bitter♪

♪I ask the Sun♪

♪If the light has taken root♪

♪As it prospers♪

♪Our love story writes itself♪

♪We lock eyes
and promise to stay together forever♪

♪After countless challenges,
we are still us♪

♪Our inseparable souls♪

♪Can weather all storms♪

♪We cross paths
and promise to stay together forever♪

♪The tapestry of destiny
is filled with our youth♪

♪Our blissful time together♪

♪Will lead us♪

♪To the sea of stars♪

♪Our destined paths♪

♪The years will hold♪

♪A light shines at the tunnel's end♪

♪Where happy endings will transcend♪

♪We cross paths
and promise to stay together forever♪

♪The tapestry of destiny
is filled with our youth♪

♪Our blissful time together♪

♪Will lead us to what we desire♪

♪We lock eyes
and promise to stay together forever♪

♪Through frost-kissed trails,
and starry space♪

♪Moon-silvered dreams♪

♪On love's embrace♪

♪Hearts bound as one,
through time's soft grace♪

♪Love's tide guides,
beyond our mortal space♪

♪A moment kept with your embrace♪

♪Where blooms have found their place♪