1 00:01:29,506 --> 00:01:30,673 THIS STORY IS A FICTION AND ALL NAMES OF 2 00:01:30,673 --> 00:01:32,175 MOREOVER, THE STORY HAS NO RELATION TO REAL-LIFE INCIDENTS AND EVENTS. 3 00:01:47,023 --> 00:01:49,525 Lord Jinshi, your face. 4 00:01:50,777 --> 00:01:53,446 It is nothing serious. Just a scratch. 5 00:01:55,573 --> 00:01:57,116 Let me see. 6 00:02:01,079 --> 00:02:03,206 It's been stitched rather carelessly. 7 00:02:03,831 --> 00:02:07,418 I would redo it right away, but my hands are too tired. 8 00:02:09,796 --> 00:02:11,089 Did you go to the front lines? 9 00:02:11,673 --> 00:02:14,467 I could hardly sit in a safe place and just watch. 10 00:02:15,009 --> 00:02:18,513 I think that's fine. That is your position, after all. 11 00:02:18,513 --> 00:02:21,849 Please do not go to dangerous places on purpose. 12 00:02:21,849 --> 00:02:25,103 When you get hurt, it causes trouble for everyone around you. 13 00:02:26,604 --> 00:02:27,563 True. 14 00:02:28,606 --> 00:02:30,817 I did not intend to get injured. 15 00:02:34,070 --> 00:02:35,655 No one ever does. 16 00:02:41,327 --> 00:02:43,788 I accepted a strange request, that is all. 17 00:02:47,125 --> 00:02:50,211 Were you close with Loulan? 18 00:02:54,048 --> 00:02:55,425 Were you friends? 19 00:02:57,343 --> 00:03:00,430 I am not really sure. 20 00:03:01,723 --> 00:03:02,682 Friends? 21 00:03:03,725 --> 00:03:08,938 At the very least, I think it was something close to that for me. 22 00:03:09,647 --> 00:03:12,191 Spending time talking with Loulan, 23 00:03:13,484 --> 00:03:15,528 with Shisui and Xiaolan, 24 00:03:15,528 --> 00:03:17,071 it was not so bad. 25 00:03:18,948 --> 00:03:22,535 Although I do not know how Shisui felt. 26 00:03:24,579 --> 00:03:28,416 She was truly hard to understand. 27 00:03:30,585 --> 00:03:31,919 I feel the same. 28 00:03:37,049 --> 00:03:39,302 I never did figure her out. 29 00:03:40,511 --> 00:03:41,804 I see. 30 00:03:42,722 --> 00:03:45,308 So, Shisui. 31 00:03:47,018 --> 00:03:48,811 I leave the rest to you. 32 00:03:50,438 --> 00:03:52,023 The only thing I can do 33 00:03:52,732 --> 00:03:55,651 is carry out what she entrusted to me. 34 00:03:56,486 --> 00:03:57,487 That is all. 35 00:04:02,158 --> 00:04:03,075 It is done. 36 00:04:04,285 --> 00:04:05,203 Thank you. 37 00:04:05,203 --> 00:04:08,748 You look terrible. You should rest. 38 00:04:08,748 --> 00:04:10,958 Yeah. I am really sleepy. 39 00:04:10,958 --> 00:04:13,336 Please do not fall asleep here. 40 00:04:13,336 --> 00:04:15,463 Why not? I am tired. 41 00:04:15,463 --> 00:04:17,215 If you must ask. 42 00:04:17,799 --> 00:04:19,634 This place is tainted. 43 00:04:19,634 --> 00:04:20,718 I know that. 44 00:04:21,427 --> 00:04:23,304 I am a man. It does not matter. 45 00:04:23,930 --> 00:04:26,641 Lord Jinshi, you are beyond that. 46 00:04:26,641 --> 00:04:28,267 I do not care. 47 00:04:28,267 --> 00:04:30,311 Then I do not either. 48 00:04:30,311 --> 00:04:32,480 If one scar could ruin my value, 49 00:04:33,064 --> 00:04:34,398 then I lacked worth. 50 00:04:39,904 --> 00:04:40,738 Hey. 51 00:04:41,822 --> 00:04:42,740 Am I a man 52 00:04:43,783 --> 00:04:46,577 whose value disappears with a single scratch? 53 00:04:47,787 --> 00:04:49,580 Am I just a pretty face with nothing inside? 54 00:04:54,752 --> 00:04:55,878 If anything, 55 00:04:56,462 --> 00:04:59,632 a few more scars might suit you. 56 00:05:00,466 --> 00:05:02,760 Lord Jinshi is too beautiful. 57 00:05:03,386 --> 00:05:05,763 Because of that, people around him become flustered, 58 00:05:05,763 --> 00:05:08,057 focused only on his appearance. 59 00:05:08,641 --> 00:05:12,895 But his true nature is not as flashy as his looks. 60 00:05:12,895 --> 00:05:14,438 It is something far more honest. 61 00:05:15,147 --> 00:05:19,318 That probably has more value than beauty. 62 00:05:21,153 --> 00:05:23,823 I would say, you are more handsome than ever. 63 00:05:35,042 --> 00:05:36,502 What is it? 64 00:05:36,502 --> 00:05:39,588 I was trying to restrain myself, considering the circumstances. 65 00:05:40,798 --> 00:05:43,634 If you are sleepy, you should-- 66 00:05:46,304 --> 00:05:48,556 I thought I could stay calm. 67 00:05:49,557 --> 00:05:52,018 - Huh? - But it turns out, 68 00:05:52,018 --> 00:05:53,728 I did better than expected. 69 00:05:55,688 --> 00:05:59,400 Lord Jinshi, perhaps you really should get some rest? 70 00:05:59,400 --> 00:06:00,735 I am still fine. 71 00:06:00,735 --> 00:06:02,486 Then I will get some painkillers. 72 00:06:02,486 --> 00:06:04,989 I can hold on for 30 more minutes. 73 00:06:04,989 --> 00:06:06,907 Thirty minutes, for what? 74 00:06:07,700 --> 00:06:08,826 What was that sound just now? 75 00:06:12,455 --> 00:06:13,414 Hey! 76 00:06:16,625 --> 00:06:17,626 No! 77 00:06:21,672 --> 00:06:22,965 It is not that! 78 00:06:34,685 --> 00:06:35,561 It's medicine. 79 00:06:36,437 --> 00:06:39,523 Shisui called it a medicine, not a poison. 80 00:06:39,523 --> 00:06:43,194 A medicine that kills once, then brings one back, 81 00:06:43,861 --> 00:06:45,613 "A medicine to revive the dead." 82 00:06:56,082 --> 00:06:56,916 She is alive? 83 00:06:57,500 --> 00:07:00,711 Lord Jinshi! Please prepare some hot water! 84 00:07:00,711 --> 00:07:04,298 And something warm! Clothes, food, anything! 85 00:07:05,341 --> 00:07:08,427 I don't know what Lord Jinshi will do with the revived child. 86 00:07:09,011 --> 00:07:12,264 Still, this is why I was brought here. 87 00:07:13,682 --> 00:07:15,392 One who died once. 88 00:07:15,392 --> 00:07:19,605 Then, you will let "those who died once" go? 89 00:07:21,273 --> 00:07:22,733 It feels like I've been tricked by a fox. 90 00:07:22,733 --> 00:07:25,569 - Lord Jinshi! - I got it. 91 00:07:32,618 --> 00:07:35,246 Hey! Bring warm water in a bucket! And blankets! 92 00:07:35,871 --> 00:07:37,873 - Also prepare some warm drinks! - Yes! 93 00:07:41,335 --> 00:07:42,169 Lord Jinshi! 94 00:07:49,593 --> 00:07:52,304 Send some people over! If possible, Suirei! 95 00:07:52,304 --> 00:07:54,974 - Gaoshun, please. - Got it. 96 00:08:08,654 --> 00:08:10,364 We'll set up here. 97 00:08:10,364 --> 00:08:11,949 Thank you very much. 98 00:08:22,960 --> 00:08:23,836 Suirei. 99 00:08:25,838 --> 00:08:27,339 The children have come back to life. 100 00:08:30,676 --> 00:08:31,677 Hey! 101 00:08:53,532 --> 00:08:56,076 It's a happy start to the new year, isn't it? 102 00:09:09,631 --> 00:09:11,008 The birth went smoothly. 103 00:09:11,675 --> 00:09:15,512 Old man didn't return to the pleasure district, he chose to stay in the palace. 104 00:09:16,096 --> 00:09:20,059 He was exiled from the rear palace for absurd reasons to begin with. 105 00:09:20,059 --> 00:09:22,519 But his skills as a physician are exceptional. 106 00:09:22,519 --> 00:09:25,439 Naturally, they would not want to send him back. 107 00:09:29,151 --> 00:09:31,403 As for Lord Jinshi, I have not seen him since that day. 108 00:09:31,987 --> 00:09:35,824 He's probably busy handling the affairs of the Shi clan and with his regular duties. 109 00:09:38,160 --> 00:09:40,245 Good news, in a way. 110 00:09:41,538 --> 00:09:44,875 But it also meant I was no longer needed in the rear palace. 111 00:09:46,710 --> 00:09:50,380 Nonetheless, the pleasure district is busier anyway. 112 00:09:50,380 --> 00:09:53,926 The medicines the old man stockpiled are long gone. 113 00:09:53,926 --> 00:09:56,553 Hey, Freckles! Give me a snack! 114 00:09:56,553 --> 00:09:58,555 Don't run around too much. 115 00:09:58,555 --> 00:10:00,849 You were bedridden not too long ago, remember? 116 00:10:00,849 --> 00:10:02,768 I'm fine now! 117 00:10:02,768 --> 00:10:05,646 All five children came back to life after that. 118 00:10:06,730 --> 00:10:09,900 He was the last to awaken. 119 00:10:11,527 --> 00:10:13,904 The medicine is still experimental. 120 00:10:14,613 --> 00:10:18,033 Truthfully, I wanted to wait until it was proven effective. 121 00:10:18,992 --> 00:10:22,287 The last one, Kyou-u, lost his memory 122 00:10:22,287 --> 00:10:24,540 and suffered minor paralysis on one side. 123 00:10:25,415 --> 00:10:30,128 Even so, coming back from that state is a miracle. 124 00:10:31,213 --> 00:10:35,092 The other children were all given new names and allowed to live on. 125 00:10:35,926 --> 00:10:40,389 I don't know why, but the four who awoke earlier 126 00:10:40,389 --> 00:10:42,766 were apparently taken in by Lady Ah-Duo, 127 00:10:42,766 --> 00:10:44,977 a former high-ranking consort. 128 00:10:46,228 --> 00:10:47,771 And Suirei too. 129 00:10:49,606 --> 00:10:52,359 Though she had stirred up much trouble in the palace, 130 00:10:52,359 --> 00:10:55,445 her case was seen with leniency. 131 00:10:56,280 --> 00:10:58,282 She carries the previous Emperor's blood. 132 00:10:58,282 --> 00:11:00,784 She is now under surveillance, but her life was spared. 133 00:11:01,660 --> 00:11:03,787 As for Kyou-u, because of his memory loss, 134 00:11:03,787 --> 00:11:06,957 it was decided he'd be raised separately, 135 00:11:06,957 --> 00:11:09,710 and so he was brought to the pleasure district. 136 00:11:10,460 --> 00:11:14,840 But what kind of logic is it that, "In a way, this is the safest place"? 137 00:11:15,340 --> 00:11:17,134 There it is! Ow! 138 00:11:18,051 --> 00:11:19,303 What was that for? 139 00:11:19,303 --> 00:11:21,471 Don't eat without asking, you dumb Chou-u. 140 00:11:22,347 --> 00:11:25,517 Kyou-u is now called Chou-u. A new name. 141 00:11:26,101 --> 00:11:30,022 Since he still remembered the sound of his old name, it was the best we could do. 142 00:11:30,022 --> 00:11:32,274 Chou-u, over here. 143 00:11:32,274 --> 00:11:34,359 Yay! Play with me! 144 00:11:41,158 --> 00:11:42,534 Seki-u? 145 00:11:43,910 --> 00:11:45,203 Long time no see. 146 00:11:46,830 --> 00:11:48,832 I heard you were an apothecary, 147 00:11:48,832 --> 00:11:51,126 but didn't expect your store to be in the pleasure district. 148 00:11:51,126 --> 00:11:53,295 Has the Crown Prince been presented already? 149 00:11:53,920 --> 00:11:57,799 Yes, and it went smoothly. Everyone gave their best regards to you. 150 00:11:57,799 --> 00:11:59,885 And this! I've been holding onto it. 151 00:12:00,844 --> 00:12:03,096 I must give it for my peace of mind. 152 00:12:06,099 --> 00:12:07,225 Xiaolan. 153 00:12:07,225 --> 00:12:10,896 She was really down after you and Shisui disappeared. 154 00:12:10,896 --> 00:12:12,939 She expected a note at least. 155 00:12:13,940 --> 00:12:16,109 Officially, Shisui and I were extracted 156 00:12:16,109 --> 00:12:19,696 and transferred out of the rear palace, right? 157 00:12:20,405 --> 00:12:21,281 That's right. 158 00:12:21,281 --> 00:12:25,535 However, having a cheerful personality has its advantages. 159 00:12:25,535 --> 00:12:28,872 She is not especially talented, but you just can't leave her alone. 160 00:12:36,129 --> 00:12:37,881 Well, take care. 161 00:12:37,881 --> 00:12:39,800 You too, Seki-u. 162 00:12:44,471 --> 00:12:47,849 Lady Seki-u told me all about how 163 00:12:47,849 --> 00:12:49,309 Xiaolan had been doing. 164 00:12:52,396 --> 00:12:53,688 It seems that after we left, 165 00:12:54,606 --> 00:12:57,859 she couldn't just leave her alone, 166 00:12:57,859 --> 00:13:00,195 working hard all by herself in the bathhouse. 167 00:13:02,364 --> 00:13:03,698 I see. 168 00:13:04,658 --> 00:13:06,576 Xiaolan is already... 169 00:13:16,253 --> 00:13:18,964 "Maomao, are you doing well?" 170 00:13:18,964 --> 00:13:20,799 I'm doing great. 171 00:13:21,424 --> 00:13:25,554 After completing my apprenticeship, I left the palace. 172 00:13:25,554 --> 00:13:29,224 The princess who gave me the hair clip liked me, 173 00:13:29,766 --> 00:13:32,686 she introduced me to her younger sister, and now 174 00:13:32,686 --> 00:13:34,062 I'm working as her maid. 175 00:13:35,397 --> 00:13:38,316 I intend to give it my all! 176 00:13:41,403 --> 00:13:44,364 I really wish I'd had the chance to tell you everything properly. 177 00:13:50,287 --> 00:13:53,999 I hope to meet you and Shisui again someday. 178 00:13:55,000 --> 00:13:57,669 I want to eat frozen treats together like we used to. 179 00:14:18,315 --> 00:14:19,357 Snow, huh. 180 00:14:26,114 --> 00:14:27,574 They couldn't find 181 00:14:27,574 --> 00:14:30,744 Shisui's body no matter how much they dug through the snow. 182 00:14:32,954 --> 00:14:36,917 They said they would search again once the snow melted in spring. 183 00:14:48,803 --> 00:14:50,513 I hope they never find it. 184 00:14:58,313 --> 00:15:01,983 This new medicine still doesn't feel quite right. 185 00:15:06,154 --> 00:15:07,405 Oh, okay. 186 00:15:07,405 --> 00:15:08,698 What are you up to? 187 00:15:10,283 --> 00:15:14,037 Lord Jinshi, have you finished your work? 188 00:15:14,037 --> 00:15:15,914 I can take breaks occasionally. 189 00:15:19,334 --> 00:15:21,795 Here you go. Enjoy at your leisure. 190 00:15:24,381 --> 00:15:25,674 What the heck? 191 00:15:28,385 --> 00:15:29,511 He's all healed up. 192 00:15:30,553 --> 00:15:32,180 Did the old man redo the stitches? 193 00:15:33,682 --> 00:15:34,933 You seem tired. 194 00:15:34,933 --> 00:15:37,060 It's not just the personnel affairs, 195 00:15:37,060 --> 00:15:41,147 I'm also dealing with the Shi clan's territory and various things. 196 00:15:42,649 --> 00:15:46,945 Most of the Shi clan has already been executed, from what I heard. 197 00:15:47,445 --> 00:15:49,906 Their territory is now under direct control of the state. 198 00:15:50,532 --> 00:15:54,702 It is rich in forest resources, so the government should profit handsomely. 199 00:15:55,328 --> 00:15:58,915 If they use the lumber to make paper, that would be great. 200 00:15:58,915 --> 00:16:02,293 Hey. Stop pretending I am not here. 201 00:16:02,293 --> 00:16:04,170 Sorry, it's a habit. 202 00:16:05,880 --> 00:16:09,217 Never mind. How about you keep your promise? 203 00:16:09,217 --> 00:16:10,427 Promise? 204 00:16:10,427 --> 00:16:12,512 I gathered the ingredients for the ice cream, right? 205 00:16:13,096 --> 00:16:15,515 Ice cream? Oh, the hair clip! 206 00:16:15,515 --> 00:16:16,724 What's wrong? 207 00:16:16,724 --> 00:16:19,936 No, it's just, the hair clip... 208 00:16:20,854 --> 00:16:22,564 - I gave it away. - What? 209 00:16:23,731 --> 00:16:26,151 Maybe I'll find it in the spring. 210 00:16:26,151 --> 00:16:27,402 Why spring? 211 00:16:28,445 --> 00:16:30,447 Or I might not. 212 00:16:31,489 --> 00:16:34,659 It might end up at some street stall somewhere. 213 00:16:34,659 --> 00:16:37,620 - You sold it off? - I didn't sell it! 214 00:16:37,620 --> 00:16:40,373 I gave it to Shisui. 215 00:16:41,457 --> 00:16:42,917 To Loulan. 216 00:16:43,418 --> 00:16:46,671 I did say that I would want it back someday. 217 00:16:47,422 --> 00:16:48,548 I see. 218 00:16:49,174 --> 00:16:53,136 Then, how about you fulfill the other promise? 219 00:16:53,136 --> 00:16:55,930 "Hear the whole story before reacting," right? 220 00:16:55,930 --> 00:16:56,890 That's right. 221 00:16:58,933 --> 00:17:00,852 All right then. Go ahead. 222 00:17:03,938 --> 00:17:04,772 Go ahead? 223 00:17:07,066 --> 00:17:07,942 You don't have one? 224 00:17:07,942 --> 00:17:10,278 No, there is, 225 00:17:10,278 --> 00:17:14,240 but, thinking it over, I figure you already know what I was going to say. 226 00:17:14,240 --> 00:17:17,827 Well, it's too late to talk about that now. 227 00:17:18,620 --> 00:17:20,496 Then, how about something else instead? 228 00:17:21,289 --> 00:17:22,498 Something else? 229 00:17:24,459 --> 00:17:25,543 So there isn't anything after all? 230 00:17:27,962 --> 00:17:29,464 Freckles! 231 00:17:29,464 --> 00:17:31,925 Look! You wanted this, right? 232 00:17:31,925 --> 00:17:33,551 Oh! Good job! 233 00:17:35,511 --> 00:17:37,305 - It's huge! - Right? 234 00:17:38,097 --> 00:17:40,558 Why do we always get interrupted? 235 00:17:41,392 --> 00:17:42,727 What's with that guy? 236 00:17:44,354 --> 00:17:45,563 He's just tired. 237 00:17:46,189 --> 00:17:47,774 Here, some brown sugar as a reward. 238 00:17:49,317 --> 00:17:50,401 See ya! 239 00:17:54,781 --> 00:17:57,158 Granny, can you prep a bed? 240 00:17:57,158 --> 00:17:58,868 Make sure it's comfortable. 241 00:17:59,786 --> 00:18:00,995 Got it! 242 00:18:05,500 --> 00:18:09,170 You seem tired, so please rest well. 243 00:18:09,170 --> 00:18:10,129 Got it. I'll rest. 244 00:18:10,797 --> 00:18:13,591 Are you pretending to sleep? Lord Jinshi? 245 00:18:34,070 --> 00:18:36,739 Okay, here's your order. 246 00:18:36,739 --> 00:18:38,199 Thanks for your business! 247 00:18:38,199 --> 00:18:40,284 - Uncle. - Yes. 248 00:18:41,536 --> 00:18:43,121 Is this a cicada? 249 00:18:43,788 --> 00:18:47,834 Ah, it's a well-made jade from ancient times. 250 00:18:47,834 --> 00:18:49,961 Oh, jade, huh? 251 00:18:49,961 --> 00:18:51,796 Hey, that's merchandise. 252 00:18:51,796 --> 00:18:54,924 Don't just browse, are you buying or not? 253 00:18:55,925 --> 00:18:57,468 I don't have much money. 254 00:18:57,468 --> 00:18:59,929 Then hands off, all right? 255 00:18:59,929 --> 00:19:03,474 How about a barter? Here, take this. 256 00:19:04,058 --> 00:19:07,395 A hair clip? What is this? 257 00:19:07,395 --> 00:19:09,981 You don't see things like this around here! 258 00:19:12,024 --> 00:19:13,067 So? Deal? 259 00:19:13,067 --> 00:19:15,319 Where did you get this, young girl? 260 00:19:15,319 --> 00:19:17,530 Never mind! Deal's done! 261 00:19:17,530 --> 00:19:19,240 Then I'll take it! 262 00:19:23,411 --> 00:19:24,912 It's beautiful. 263 00:19:28,833 --> 00:19:30,126 Hey, Uncle! 264 00:19:31,502 --> 00:19:34,130 My name's Tamamo! 265 00:19:34,130 --> 00:19:37,133 "Tamamo" as in Tama for jade and Mo as in seaweed, huh? 266 00:19:37,800 --> 00:19:40,470 Sounds like a name blessed by the sea. 267 00:19:43,431 --> 00:19:44,891 That's right. 268 00:19:45,808 --> 00:19:48,394 I bet it'd be fun to see what's across the sea. 269 00:19:51,731 --> 00:19:53,941 Thanks, uncle! 270 00:19:55,902 --> 00:19:57,862 Bye-bye!