01x14 - Episode 14

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"Phoenix Hairpin" - Huang Ling

♫ Softy rosy hands ♫

♫ Yellow silk wine ♫

♫ The city is full of colors of spring, willows line the palace walls ♫

♫ The east wind is devastating ♫

♫ Happiness doesn’t last ♫

♫ A feeling of melancholy ♫

♫ Many years of separation ♫

♫ Wrong, wrong, wrong! ♫

[Si Jin]

[Episode 14]

[Princess Royal's Mansion]

Mother.

Mother.

I've already been lying here for several days.

I wish to go out and take a walk.

Without my order, don't even think of leaving Bright Moon Pavilion.

Even if I lie down here all day, it doesn't aid me in recovering.

I've already sent out a statement.

You're seriously wounded.

You're in a coma for a few days due to your high fever.

Why?

Why?

Do you know beyond Yang Shengcai and your cousin being k*lled,

so was the Chief Sensor's son?

It's just the Chief Censor.

What's there to fear?

Besides, Zhang Sheng is a commoner's son
who wasn't favored by his father.

The Chief Censor is under Prince of Qi.

He's using this to his advantage.

He has already impeached you in front of your uncle.

Do you think your uncle can just stand idly by?

The Capital Administration Office has received an imperial order.

They're to investigate the case.

You better stay in Bright Moon Pavilion

without going anywhere before the investigation is over.

Understood, Mother.

Do you have no idea what started the fire?

I...

I was drunk.

I cannot remember.

Since Prince Qi refuses to let it go,
I'll give him what he wants.

What are you guys doing?
Let go of my son!

Mother!

- Let go of my son!
- What are you guys doing?

Let go of my son!

Let me go!

Sir, I'm begging you!

I'm begging you!
Sir, please let Chong Yi go!

Madam.

Her Highness is inviting your son
to her mansion

so that he can receive treatment for his legs.

You guys are stopping us.

Do you intend to go against the Princess Royal

and the Crown Prince?
[Shi Jiu, Princess Royal's bodyguard]

Do not think you can intimidate us
by saying so.

This is Ling'an City.
This is the Duke of Anguo's Mansion.

Don't tell me you wish
to take him away by force.

Please thank Her Highness on my behalf.

- Dear! Please rescue Chong Yi!
- Father!

My son is truly fortunate to be able to receive
treatment in the Princess Royal's Mansion.

Father, what are you saying?

- Sir! Chong Yi!
- Father!

Chong Yi!

- Chong Yi!
- Let me go!

Chong Yi! Chong Yi!

Dear! How could you let them
take your son away just like that?

Is your title as the duke just for show?

That's right. Are you happy now?

That's the Princess Royal.
She wields absolute authority.

She's backed by the Crown Prince as well.

Do you think a mere figurehead like me
can afford to offend them?

Will they do anything to my son?

Tell me about it!

Each has its own destiny.

That unfilial son brought this upon himself.

Since it has come to this,
I can't afford to sacrifice the entire mansion

and my unborn grandchild just to save him.

You...

My son! Chong Yi!

Madam.

Her Highness has arrived!

Are you the third son of the Duke of Anguo?

Yes, Your Highness.

Your legs are injured.

Spare the formalities.

Get up.

Yes, Your Highness.

Do you know why I brought you here?

Your Highness,
thank you for your kind intentions.

However, my family is worried about me.

It's inconvenient for me to stay outside.

The house was on fire.

Only you and Ming Yue survived.

The families of the three victims
must feel terrible.

The Cui family is under me.

The Yang family is on good terms with me
as well.

However, the Zhang family refused to let us go.

They insisted on blaming their loss
on Ming Yue.

Why do you think the Zhang family pestered us

instead of the Duke of Anguo's Mansion?

Your Highness!

Your Highness, I respectfully request
your wise consideration.

That night, everyone was drunk.

I'm sure the wind knocked over the candlestick,
and started the fire!

Both Princess Ming Yue and I were victims!

The fire at the restaurant
was purely an accident!

Your Highness, it was a natural disaster!

The Zhang family refused to accept
that it was an accident.

Now, one of you two will be blamed.

No matter if you knocked down the candlestick,
and started the fire by accident

or committed arson after getting drunk,

the culprit cannot be Ming Yue.

You're an intelligent man.

You should know what I'm talking about.

Of course!

It can never be Princess Ming Yue!

It cannot be her!

No!

No! It wasn't me either, Your Highness!

Your Highness, it wasn't me!

It's...

It's Jiang Zhan!

It's Jiang Zhan
from the Count of Dongping's Mansion!

Jiang Zhan?

The Count of Dongping's Mansion?

Shi Jiu, check it out.

Yes, Your Highness.

Poor Zhan.

He had already passed away
before he was able to get married.

Although the deceased is gone,
the living still needs to move on.

Mother, shouldn't we decide
on Zhan's funeral by now?

My brother hasn't been located yet.

Nobody knows if he's dead or alive.

But Aunt Xiao, it seems like
you're in a rush to hold his funeral.

What ulterior motives do you have?

Zhan is gone! I feel upset as well!

I know you two have a close bond.

You can't accept his passing.

But we've been searching for him
for seven days.

There's no way he's still alive by now.

As the saying goes,
the dead should be laid to rest.

Only then will we be able to convey our grief
for Zhan's passing.

No matter what, I won't give up on the search.

Zhan is a poor boy.

We can't just let his soul wander around.

Let's hurry and plan for his funeral.

Yes, Mother.

Both the Capital Administration Office and
our family have conducted a search for days.

- We only managed to find a shoe.
- Most of the family's money has been expended.

I'm afraid there's no hope.

Mother, I have something to report.

Lately, we've spent a lot of money
to conduct the search for Zhan.

The family doesn't have much money left.

If we intend to continue the search, Mother,
you need to allocate more money to us.

If he's alive, I need to see him.

If he's dead, I need to see his body.

We must find Zhan at all costs.

As for the money, I'll think of something.

An Mou, you and your wife
don't need to worry about it.

Si, say no more.

Let's continue the search together.

It's all because you spoiled her!

You spoiled her so much that
she doesn't care about anything in the world!

Your brother is dead because of you!

Grandmother? What are you saying?

Your brother is dead because of you!

An Cheng, we've discussed that Zhan
wouldn't stir up any trouble.

We hoped that he could lead a posh life,
and spend the rest of his life safely.

But you?

You insisted on making him train.

He trained so much that he didn't
even have time to have his meals!

Before this, when Zhan left the house early,

instead of the Duke of Anguo's Mansion?

But this time, he sneaked out at night.

He didn't want to return home!

It's all because of you!

He died because of you!

It's all my fault. I'm to blame.

That's why I have to find him at all costs!

- Si!
- We're in trouble!

Old Madam, we're in trouble! There are troops outside!

They've surrounded our mansion!

Let's go!

[Count of Dongping's Mansion]

Who are you guys?

I'm Shi Jiu, the leader of Princess Royal Rong Yang's bodyguard.

I'm here to seal off the Count of Dongping's Mansion under Her Highness's order.

Why is Her Highness sealing off our mansion?

Regarding the arson case at Huiyue Restaurant, Jiang Zhan is seen as a suspect.

To prevent his escape, Her Highness sent us here to keep watch over the mansion.

Nonsense! My brother has already been harmed.

Now, you want him to bear the blame?

We'll clarify everything with you once we find him.

We're doing this, for the sake of your family's reputation.

If you refuse to comply, don't blame us for showing you no mercy.

How dare you?

We appreciate Her Highness's kind intentions.

Send Old Madam inside for now.

Mother, hurry.

Her Highness's nephew is dead.

Her only daughter had a high fever for days. She's still unconscious.

Her Highness is deeply affected by this case.

That's why she sent us here to aid the investigation.

The trial shall be conducted tomorrow.

Her Highness doesn't need to worry.

Besides that, I'll send my men to keep an eye on Jiang Zhan.

Nothing will go wrong.

Please relay my advice to the Princess Royal.

Do not overstep your boundaries and give others a reason to criticize you.

Mr. Yu, I hope you'll fulfill your duty impartially.

Naturally.

Let's go!

Thankfully, you appeared in time.

Luckily, I received the news quickly. I'm glad that everyone is fine.

Not only did I not manage to save Zhan, but you also had to risk your life because of me.

I'm truly sorry about this.

It's fine. It wasn't your fault in the first place.

I have a question.

Regarding the things you told me about Jiang Zhan, it was more than just a dream, right?

I'm sorry... I shouldn't have asked you that.

It made you upset for no reason.

I don't have time to be upset.

Even now, no one knows where Zhan is.

I'm afraid Princess Royal will push all the blame on him.

- But that night...
- Remember what I told you.

You weren't there that night.

Don't tell me I have to let them throw all the blame on my brother

so that I can clear myself of suspicion.

I think your brother would never want you to risk your life because of him.

Let's come up with other solutions.

Mother, before this, didn't you say that you wanted to betroth Miss Si to the Zhen family?

I was just saying.

The Zhen family hasn't asked for her hand yet.

You saw it yourself.

The Princess Royal was fierce and intimidating.

Now, I don't care anymore.

I'll marry Si off to any family that can ensure our safety.

Mother, you're thoughtful indeed.

But if we do so,

won't outsiders say that we are marrying our daughter off to two families?

We don't even know if Zhan is dead or alive now.

Do you think I care about other people's opinions?

Before this, I told you to stay in your courtyard because you were sick.

I wanted you to rest more and work less.

But now, look at you. You've fully recovered.

Besides, Si, that lass, she's too young after all.

I've already instructed our men to deliver the house pass and keys to you.

In the future, you'll be in charge of our mansion.

I appreciate your efforts.

Mother, no need to say that.

Don't worry. I won't let down your trust.

As long as we stay united, we can overcome every obstacle there is.

Old Madam, your soothing soup is ready.

Let me do it.

Mother, have it while it's hot.

It's Yu Qi again, huh?

Your Highness!

I know my fault now! Your Highness, please spare me!

What a fool. Drag her away and flog her 20 times.

- Yes, Your Highness!
- I know my fault now!

What a careless fool.

Your Highness, the trial is nearing. They don't have time to find him.

Everything is proceeding according to your plan.

It's time for the Count of Dongping's Mansion to reap what they sow.

Miss Si... the trial will be conducted soon.

Do you have any solutions?

Ah Man, invite Qiao Niang here.

Yes, Miss Si.

Qiao Niang.

Here.

Ah Man, keep watch outside.

Yes, Miss Si.

Si. You've lost a lot of weight.

Your tummy is huge now. Your baby is due soon, right?

Come on. Sit down for now.

Careful.

Sit down.

Si, even now, you still address me respectfully.

I'm truly ashamed of myself.

Although my family is in shambles, you're still willing to visit me in the middle of the night.

I'm sure you still treat me as your younger sister, right?

My dear sister.

It's all because of that scoundrel Ji Chong Yi.

He should've been burned or drowned to death as an apology to your brother.

Qiao Niang. Did Ji Chong Yi tell you anything?

A few days ago, the Princess Royal sent her men to our mansion and captured him.

Today, I heard that their men sealed off your mansion.

Ji Chong Yi told me the full story.

No matter how much my brother had suffered,

please tell me about it.

That night...

Why didn't the fire devour all of them?

Now, Cui Ming Yue is still alive.

But my brother's body is nowhere to be found!

You and Ji Chong Yi wouldn't have become enemies if it weren't for me.

Cui Ming Yue is the culprit here.

Ji Chong Yi isn't bold enough to do something like that.

But I don't understand something. Why did Cui Ming Yue target my brother?

Why did she target the Lushengxiang Store?

That day, the princess was riding a horse through the streets

and had a conflict with you and your brother.

Mr. Yu took her back to the Capital Administration Office.

She was almost flogged.

The princess has never endured such humiliation before.

Therefore, she held a grudge against you two.

What's the difference between a person and an ant?

Perhaps to Cui Ming Yue,

my brother's life...is as insignificant as an ant's.

Even if she gets into the deepest of trouble,

she has a mother who wields absolute authority to help her clean her mess.

Now, the Princess Royal falsely claimed that Cui Ming Yue's fever hadn't subsided

and that she's in a coma.

She even brought Ji Chong Yi to her mansion by force, for him to receive treatment.

I'm sure she is trying to push all the blame on your brother.

If it works out, everyone has a happy ending.

If it doesn't, Ji Chong Yi will be her scapegoat. Cui Ming Yue won't be affected.

The Count of Dongping dare not go against the Princess Royal directly.

I don't know how I can help you out.

Thank you.

No matter what, I must demand an account from them.

I think I know what to do now.

Sir! My brother, Jiang Zhan,
[Capital Administration Office]

Is still nowhere to be found.

Today, I wish to file a complaint against Ji Chong Yi, Zhang Sheng,

Yang Sheng Cai, Cui Yi, and Cui Ming Yue.

The five of them conspired to harm my brother.

Do not spout nonsense!

Jiang Zhan was the one who set fire to the restaurant after he got drunk,

causing the deaths of Mr. Cui, Mr. Zhang, and Mr. Yang.

Although both Princess Ming Yue and I were lucky enough to survive,

she was seriously wounded.

My Lord, please practice wise judgment!

You said Jiang Zhan committed arson after getting drunk.

Do you have any evidence?

I'm the witness.

My brother doesn't know Princess Ming Yue.

Why did he attend the banquet?

Princess Ming Yue held a banquet. She invited Mr. Zhang.

Mr. Zhang was kind and chivalrous.

He knew that there was a feud between me and the Count of Dongping's Mansion.

Therefore, he invited Jiang Zhan to the banquet.

He wanted to be the mediator, and resolve the conflict between us.

But Jiang Zhan, right after he finished a few cups of huangjiu,

not only did he speak arrogantly,

but he also told Zhang Sheng off for meddling with his affair.

He even got into a fight with Mr. Zhang even though he was the mediator.

In the end, he set the pavilion on fire.

According to you, my brother set the fire by himself

while the five of you just stood idly by, huh?

Let's forget about Princess Ming Yue for now.

You and the other men are young and strong.

And, most of you had practiced martial arts.

Even if my brother is extraordinarily strong, don't tell me the five of you can't stop him?

- You!
- It's one versus five. How is that possible?

In my opinion, I don't think Jiang Zhan was the culprit.

Princess Ming Yue is the Princess Royal's only daughter.

Jiang Zhan wouldn't dare to do so, even if he had lost his mind.

It's hard to say. Liquor does boost one's courage.

Silence!

How do you explain yourself?

I didn't say that Jiang Zhan
set the fire in front of us.

After we left, he took a detour, sneaked back,
and set it on fire while we were drunk.

Since you all were drunk, and you said
my brother set the pavilion on fire sneakily,

how would you know that the culprit was him?

I needed to use the washroom urgently.

After I came back, I bumped into Jiang Zhan.

I saw him setting fire.

After he saw me,
he escaped by jumping into the water.

But the restaurant was already on fire.

It couldn't be extinguished.

Sir, this man held a grudge against my family
for canceling his marriage.

His current statement is contradictory,
and does not stand up to scrutiny.

Sir, the burn marks on my legs
are the most direct evidence I have.

The situation that night was critical.

Everyone was panicking.

It's reasonable if I couldn't
remember the details.

Moreover, you have conducted a search for days.

Jiang Zhan was the one
who was nowhere to be found.

I'm sure he must have fled
to escape punishment.

Sir, please issue a wanted warrant
as soon as possible.

Please uphold justice for
the dead and the wounded!

Your statements alone
aren't sufficient to convict Jiang Zhan.

But right now, we have to find Jiang Zhan
before we can proceed with the case.

Sir, my brother has told me everything
that happened on that night.

- Do you know where Jiang Zhan is?
- That's right.

Impossible. Isn't Jiang Zhan already...

What did you say? Why is it impossible?

Indeed.

The Count of Dongping's Mansion
deceived the public

by saying that Jiang Zhan went missing
after falling into the water.

In reality, you are keeping him somewhere else.

Sir, you mustn't show favoritism!

Jiang Si. Where exactly is Jiang Zhan?

My brother appeared in my dream last night.

He told me the entire story
without omitting a single detail.

He didn't set the pavilion on fire at all.

I can't allow any crooks to slander him.

Thunder in broad daylight?
I'm sure there are grievances involved.

I never expected Jiang Zhan to appear
in his sister's dream even after death.

Do ghosts actually appear in one's dream
to relay their messages?

Zhang Sheng lured my brother
to Huiyue Restaurant.

During that period,
the five of them abused him.

They abused him until he died.

Are they inhumane?

- That's going too far!
- That princess is so cruel.

Precisely.

What a joke.

We're in court.

How could we believe something as
ridiculous as a ghost appearing in her dream?

Sir, you may instruct your men
to conduct an investigation.

Among the evidence that you have found,

have you guys found
a duck-shaped incense furnace?

Someone! Make haste.

Ji Chong Yi. Let me ask you this.

Did you see this furnace when you were there?

I...

- I couldn't remember.
- Let me help you recall your memories, then.

When you all got tired
of beating my brother up,

you realized that he was no longer breathing.

You and Cui Yi dumped my brother's body
into the Jinshui River!

Ji Chong Yi! You m*rder*d my brother.

- You should pay for it with your life!
- Nonsense!

I didn't k*ll him! I merely kicked him!

Her Highness told the others to push him
into the river! It's none of my business!

I didn't k*ll him! I didn't!

Ji Chong Yi, how dare you?

How dare you malign Her Highness?

Did he actually malign her?

Or was the Princess Royal's Mansion
taking innocent lives for fun

just because of their authority?

Do you all think you can
disregard the lives of other people

just because you all
are from the imperial family?

Not only have you all committed a crime,

but you guys also shamelessly shifted
the blame onto an innocent person!

Precisely! How could they bully them like that?

They have no regard for other people's lives!

- He's from the Princess Royal's Mansion!
- Yeah! He is!

Mind your manners!

Silence!

This is the main hall
of the Capital Administration Office.

This isn't the marketplace.

Though dream communication is improbable,

Jiang Si's evidence precisely matches the case.

Let me ask you this.

Has your brother mentioned the fire
when he was in your dream?

I...

Remember.
Tonight, you were with me all the time.

You didn't go anywhere else.

The fire occurred because
the wind knocked down the candlestick.

It was an accident.

It's on fire! The place is burning!

Stop drinking!

It's on fire!

Hurry and run!

- Fire!
- It's burning up!

Fire!

- It's burning up!
- Why did they not act when there was a fire?

It's all because they were drunk.

They thought the fire was their hallucination.

After that, Cui Ming Yue
was the first to escape.

She jumped out of the window
and into the river.

Zhang Sheng and Cui Yi
were trapped by the pillar.

Yang Sheng Cai couldn't swim.
He drowned.

Zhang Sheng asked Ji Chong Yi for help.

But he ignored his plea and escaped alone.

As for the two who were trapped,
they perished in the fire.

Someone, summon the coroner.

Sir, Zhang Sheng's stomach does contain
a large amount of liquor that was burned up.

The Yang family and the Cui family
didn't allow us to perform an autopsy.

Therefore, I don't know.

But Zhang Sheng and Cui Yi
did die from inhaling excess smoke.

Yang Sheng Cai drowned.

All of her statements match the coroner's!

This is truly magical.

I'm sure Jiang Zhan suffered a wrongful death.

- His soul witnessed the entire process.
- That's why he relayed the message to Miss Si.

Ji Chong Yi, it has already come to this.

You better confess.

Did you and the g*ng
conspire to k*ll Jiang Zhan?

Dream communication?

This place shouldn't be called
the Capital Administration Office,

but the Office of the Underworld's Judge.

We don't need magistrates like you all.

Wouldn't it be easier to just hire a psychic
to talk to ghosts?

That's right. That's right.

What nonsense are you talking about?

I think something's off
with the Capital Administration Office.

You guys conspired with Jiang Si,
and conjured such a tale to deceive the public.

If you don't believe
in the existence of relentless souls,

why did you confess that someone else
abused and k*lled Jiang Zhan?

Why did you say
that Cui Ming Yue instructed them

to toss Jiang Zhan into the Jinshui River
while you merely kicked him a few times?

Just now, Jiang Si spooked me with her words.

- That's why I spoke without thinking.
- Is that so?

Ji Chong Yi, this is the court.

Every single word and action of yours
will be recorded.

You won't get to deny it.

Anyway, I'm not convinced
that you can close this case with the statements of dream communication.

I'll never yield unless you
have substantial evidence!

How dare you not yield?

Who said he didn't have substantial evidence?

Where did he come from?

He's utterly drenched.

- But it didn't rain.
- Indeed.

A ghost!

That's a ghost!

A ghost!

Ji Chong Yi, if you don't tell them the truth,

I'll drag you down to the Underground with me.

Don't come near me! I didn't k*ll you!

It has nothing to do with me!

It's all...
It's all because of Princess Ming Yue!

She told me to do it!

The Princess Royal. She didn't want her
daughter to be involved with a court case!

That's why she forced me
to give false testimony!

Princess Ming Yue didn't faint at all!

Go and find her! Don't come to me!

I don't know anything!
I didn't do anything!

I'm begging you! Please don't k*ll me!
I beg of you!

Don't k*ll me!

Zhan.

You're back.

Was the second son of the Jiang family a soul?
Or was he alive?

The Capital Administration Office
can conduct trials for humans,

but can they conduct trials for vengeful souls?

That's too much of a cliffhanger.

Now, we have no mood to eat!

- Precisely.
- Yeah.

What about this?
I'll pay you for the next session as well.

Tell us the entire story.

- Yeah, hurry up.
- Yeah.

- Hurry up.
- If you wish to know what happens next,

please attend the next session.

Father.

Father?

Father!

Zhan?

Zhan!

Zhan!

Zhan!

- Father!
- Zhan, is it truly you?

I'm back.

I'm glad that you're back.

Zhan, I'm so glad!

Father!

Zhan, slow down. Don't choke yourself.

- This is so delicious.
- Have some water.

By the way, Zhan, how are your injuries now?

Yeah.

Shouldn't we hire a physician to
give you another diagnosis just in case?

- I think so.
- No need for that. I've fully recovered.

Look.

I'll return to my normal state
after resting for a few more days.

Besides, do those rascals
think that they can hurt me?

I'm not afraid even if they call for backup.

You brat, you never liked admitting defeat.

All right. Tell us now.

How did you escape from the jaws of death?

I pretended to be dead.

How?

Their goal was to k*ll me.

That's why I pretended to be dead.

They can't just revive me, right?

Your Highness, he's really dead.

What do we do?

Then let's just throw him into the river,
and be done with it.

I never expected those rascals
to try and erase all traces of their crime.

I didn't realize that the Jinshui River
was that deep.

In a daze, I heard you calling me.

So, I struggled desperately.

But my body couldn't take it
before I reached the surface.

I thought to myself that I wouldn't
be able to see you two again.

I don't know what happened after that.

So, how were you rescued in the end?

Of course I went to his rescue.

It was because of Qi's accurate prediction.
He told me to check the downstream.

Amazing.

Of course. Who do you take me for?

I covered all of his meals.
I even went into the river to catch some fish.

Since you were rescued,
why didn't you hurry back?

You had me worried sick, you know?

Father, how I wished I could grow wings,
and fly back immediately.

But I was still injured back then.

In addition,
the mountain trail was hard to traverse.

What are you doing?

- I'm applying medicine to your wound.
- What medicine?

Does it hurt?

A little.

- Bear with it.
- Be gentle, then...

That hurts!

You're fine since you can shout.

That means you'll recover soon.

You're a girl.

How are you this strong?

Press it yourself.

Men and women should keep a proper distance.

Hold it properly.

Don't let it fall.

Understood?

Understood.

Tonight, let's rest here.

Here?

I just returned to life.

Now, I have to spend the night here?

I'll end up as a corpse in the wilderness.

Touchwood!

I don't want to end up
as a corpse in the wilderness like you.

Just you see.

- I'll go and catch a fish.
- Let me join you.

You?

Forget it.

If you get injured again,
it'll make things troublesome.

I'm fine.

Besides, I'm out of medicine.

Fine, then.

♫ 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 ♫

Here. Eat up.

Forget it. Let me feed you.

♫ After countless challenges,
we are still us ♫

♫ Our inseparable souls
can weather all storms ♫

♫ We cross paths
and promise to stay together forever ♫

Eat up.

Is it nice?

Yeah.

♫ Through frost-kissed trails,
and starry space ♫

♫ Moon-silvered dreams,
on love's embrace ♫

♫ Hearts bound as one,
through time's soft chase ♫

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

♫ A moment kept with your embrace
where blooms have found their place ♫

I'm almost done packing.

How is it? Can we depart now?

- All right.
- Let me help you out.

Slowly.

Careful.

What's the matter?

Is your wound hurting again?

- Where? Let me see.
- Here.

- Here. It's here.
- Where?

What is this?

I was bored last night.

I carved it out of boredom. It's for you.

Jiang Zhan, I never expected you
to be good at handicrafts.

What's with the silly grin?

What is that?

It's nothing.

Is that a horse or something else?

This pig carving does resemble the real deal.

Come on.

This is a horse carving.

It's a carving of your horse.

When Lushengxiang Store first opened,

you gave my little sister
the horse carving you made.

So, it's a horse.

All right.
I'll use it as my new protective charm.

So, thank you.

Thanks for saving me.

It's nothing.

Even if a dog were in the river,
I would've rescued it too.

After that, I told Chu Chu to take me back
to Ling'an after I felt better.

But when we entered the city,
I heard the streets buzzing about

the public trial conducted
by the Capital Administration Office.

After some inquiries, Chu Chu was witty enough
to tell me to attend the trial

by pretending to be a ghost.

By the way, Zhan,
why was your face bleeding, then?

It's amazing, right?

I wonder what Chu Chu is doing now.

I haven't had the chance
to thank her in person yet.

- Madam Jiang has invited us to her banquet.
- Why didn't you tell me earlier?

Lu Chu Chu! Go and get changed!

[The End of Episode 14]
OST credit

♫ 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 ♫