Lan Ling Wang
[Prince of Lan Ling]
[Episode 15]
- Greetings to Empress Dowager. - Get up.
You don't have to kneel before me in future.
Also don't call me that, it's too polite.
I don't like it.
Grandma, why did you pretend to be Grandma Fu?
I actually got quite worried.
Fourth Brother, don't you understand?
Grandma's worried even though people call you God of Battle
but you're still very green when it comes to women.
That's why she decided to be your supervisor.
So you were the one who helped Grandma sneak into my manor
and let her meet Xue Wu.
I'm not looking for any gratitude.
Fourth Brother, you don't have to thank me.
We're brothers, right?
All right, fine.
Listen.
If you're going to have more concubines in future
then I'll also get Grandma to come and be your supervisor.
No, it's okay, as you know
Grandma's most worried about the two of us.
One doesn't have a wife and the other has too many concubines.
You two.
Be watchful of your words.
You'll have to go and get me some desserts as your punishment.
I feel like something sweet, and would like to let Xue Wu try some.
Sure.
So what do you think?
I've done quite well this time, right?
- I'll give you credit for it. - We've just received these desserts.
They're really nice.
Come here.
Have a seat.
Xue Wu.
Thank you for what you've done.
So I was right.
Not only did you endure pain and suffering with Su Er
but you also saved him from great danger.
Therefore
I can finally put down the burden that's been worrying me.
Grandma, what's been worrying you?
I'm not worried about being attacked by external enemies
but internal conflicts within the palace and between brothers.
You mean Crown Prince?
Having lived for so long
I've accompanied King Shen Wu all the way through his throne.
I've seen all kinds of people.
Crown Prince is so narrow-minded
that it'd be impossible for him to accept Su Er
who's so talented and loved by everyone.
Grandma.
Since I'm still alive now
I can still protect Su Er if I have to.
But it's inevitable for me to join King Shen Wu in heaven one day.
Grandma.
By then, Crown Prince would have been the king already.
That's the time when I'm most worried about.
I now place my hope upon you.
Hopefully when that day comes
you'll do your best to keep Su Er safe.
Su Er's too loyal and straightforward
when he said state affairs are his family affairs.
Crown Prince would not put up with him.
So you've also heard, Grandma?
Don't think I'm as silly as I look.
That's because I've spent all my life worrying about the palace
that's why I decided to live a happy and silly life now.
Miss Xue Wu.
Please don't look down on me.
I'm still very quick with my actions and have a strong body.
Grandma, don't worry.
Although I'm not very capable
but even if it means losing my life
I'll still keep Fourth Prince safe.
You're certainly a great granddaughter-in-law.
But I don't want you to lose your life for Su Er.
I want you to stay with him always
live happily ever after
and never be apart.
Don't worry, Grandma.
I'll definitely take good care of him.
Very well.
The two of you should quickly go and prepare for your wedding.
When that day comes
I'm going to have a few good drinks!
Fourth Prince, I can give you back your mother's dress now.
Just before I left last time
I've already sewn up the corner that was burnt.
How thoughtful of you.
If my mother's still alive
I'm sure she'd be so happy to see us get married.
What about your grandma?
We must find her
and tell her this great news.
White Mountain Village has already moved.
Grandma is also hiding from everyone on purpose.
I don't think we'll ever find her again.
All this is happening too fast.
Grandma suddenly came looking for me.
You suddenly almost lost your life.
Suddenly
I had to choose between you and Grandma.
Before I had time to think whether I did the right thing or not
we're already going to get married.
As you know
Grandma's most against us being together.
Xue Wu.
I'll use my entire lifetime to prove to your grandma
that we'll grow old together.
Let's go for a walk tomorrow.
There's a place that I must show you.
What are these things that look like snowflakes?
They're willow catkin blowing in the wind.
These are willow trees.
So did you bring me here because you like willow trees?
To me, willow trees remind me of what you've done for me.
Thank you for giving up everything
to stay with me.
I'll also do my best
to be with you for the rest of my life.
Wait.
What's wrong, my child?
Where's your family?
Are you hungry?
Here, let me give you something to eat.
Come.
- What do you want to eat? - Xue Wu.
Here, take this.
Go and buy some food, go on.
No.
How can you give so much money to a child?
What if he gets robbed?
What worries me more
is why haven't you learned your lesson?
Don't trust a child again.
Did you forget the time when you got kidnapped?
It's different this time.
But you're here, so you'll protect me.
How can you take that for granted?
You think so?
Then I'll just protect myself, okay?
Xue Wu!
- Take a look! - Have some tea!
- I'll have a cup of tea. - Look over here!
How can a man be so mean?
Couldn't he have just let me get my way?
He should have caught up with me by now.
Where's the money that we just gave you, my child?
I've put it away.
You've put it away? Where?
I'll show you.
Where did you put it?
Yuwen Yung?
What are you doing here?
You...
Where am I? Am I in Zhou state?
You're in Qi state.
This is an empty house.
Let me warn you.
I'm now Qi state's princess consort.
If I scream now
a lot of people would come to my rescue.
You better go back to Zhou state.
Otherwise you'll die right here.
Do you think I'd sneak into Qi state
without bringing my men along?
Before my brother died
he asked me to take care of his daughter, Zhen Er.
But for some reason
she's contracted a strange disease.
Despite seeing numerous doctors, they still couldn't find a cure.
Divine Sorceress Yang Xue Wu.
I hope you can save Zhen Er just as you've saved Weirdo.
But... well...
As a king
I've only ever bowed to God.
Xue Wu.
You're the first person that I've ever asked a favor from in my life.
Please believe that I'm only doing this
in order to save this child's life
and nothing else.
Don't be like this.
So that's a yes?
No, I...
It's just that my medical skills aren't that perfect.
If your imperial doctors can't find a cure for it
even if you take me back to Zhou state it still won't help.
Zhen Er's more important than my own life.
If I have to go back and watch her die
then I might as well kill myself now.
However
if the people of my state find out their king was with Qi state's princess consort
before he died
then how do you think they'd take revenge on Qi state?
Also, how would Qi state see you as their princess consort?
You're willing to do anything, aren't you?
First you hurt yourself
and now you're threatening me with your life.
If Zhen Er's going to die either way
then I beg you to go and keep her company before she dies.
I've already told her
the story of Divine Sorceress saving Weirdo.
That's why she thinks
that you're the only person who can save her in this world.
If you're willing to come with me
then I guarantee you, one month.
Just one month.
What do you think?
Whether Zhen Er lives or dies
nobody will give you a hard time.
I'll personally take you back to Qi state.
Well...
If you're willing to help me
then I'll release all the Qi hostages that I've captured in the past.
You will?
All right, then I'll go with you.
But only for one month.
Also, you'll have to let me go back and tell Prince of Lan Ling first.
Otherwise he'd get worried.
I'm sorry.
Since Zhen Er's seriously sick, so time is crucial.
Then...
at least you should send someone to pass him a message.
I don't want him to get worried.
Who are you?
Since you're willing to come back to Zhou state with me
then I promise you
that I'll send someone to let him know.
We're so lucky this time
to have the chance to accompany the king to see Divine Sorceress.
Be quiet.
My foot's still injured from protecting the king.
- Why did you step on me? - Don't disturb the king.
I'm sure you'll like Zhen Er.
Didn't we arrange to protect the king from both sides?
Where did you go?
Did you do something disgusting again?
Yeah, tell us what you did.
Don't tell me you...
You're so disgusting!
All right, that's enough.
Let's listen to what the king is saying to Divine Sorceress.
Pony?
What? She calls you Pony?
That's right.
So from then on, Zhen Er started calling me Pony.
She's really cute.
Don't get too close or the king would find out.
Come here.
All of us had committed an offense
but the king still let us to become king's guards.
So we should obey the king's orders.
Although we have to hide our tattooed faces
but since the king has given us a second chance
then we should obey him.
We can't let him know we're mucking around, right?
Did you hear what they said just then?
Is Divine Sorceress going back to Zhou state with us?
Yes, she's such a careless and stupid woman.
Although she's going to save someone's life
but how could she have agreed so easily?
Did she even think about who she is now?
How would Prince of Lan Ling feel?
Brother, it's none of your business.
Why are you so mad about it?
Something's not right.
There's something wrong with your voice.
You must have caught a cold, right?
I think so.
But as a man
I feel sorry for Prince of Lan Ling.
Yeah, if I was Prince of Lan Ling
I'd get mad, too.
After all, it's not the first time that she's risked her life for the king.
Last time she even sucked on his hand in front of everyone.
What?
Don't yell so loud or the king will hear you!
You were the one who told us.
I forgot.
So why did Yang Xue Wu...
suck on the king's hand?
She sucked out the snake's venom for him.
Brother, after you get back to the palace
you should eat some gingko to boost your memory
and some gentian to help you ease your temper.
Apart from sucking the venom
did they ever get close to each other?
They were quite close during the battle on Mount Mang.
Really?
When she took the poison, the king took care of her himself.
I've never seen him so caring to his concubines.
Also, think about it.
Divine Sorceress is also dumping Prince of Lan Ling to go to Zhou state with the king.
Something must be going on between them.
For sure!
Then let's not delay.
Let's go back to Zhou state right away.
Okay.
Fifth Prince...
What's wrong with you?
You seem quite distracted lately.
Nothing, nothing's wrong.
It's just that Fourth Prince...
Why aren't Fourth Prince and Young Mistress back yet?
I thought Young Mistress
was going to discuss details of their wedding with us today.
Yeah, Fourth Prince also said
he's going to finalize the time of their wedding today.
It's already very late
but they're still not back yet.
What's taking them so long?
What's the rush?
Empress Dowager has asked Fourth Brother to show Sis-in-law around.
But it's already so late now.
Where can they go?
Since when has your young mistress acted normal?
She never plays by the rule.
You're certainly very smart, Fifth Prince.
You surely know how to please people with your words.
Come here.
Sit here.
Come on!
Xiao Cui.
The more I look at you
the prettier you are.
I wish the maids in my house
were half as pretty as you are.
Fifth Prince, but you said I'm the prettiest maid in this manor yesterday!
You're so mean!
You said I'm your favorite maid out of all of them.
No, Fifth Prince said the reason he likes coming to this manor is to come and see me.
No, he's here to see me.
- No, it's me! - I'm the prettiest!
Wang, I'm going home now.
- Fifth Prince! - Don't go!
- Don't go, Fifth Prince! - I'm the prettiest!
- You said so yourself! - You're here to see me, right?
Your Highness.
The king has come back with Divine Sorceress.
- Your Majesty. - Rise.
Does she have asthma?
Since it's the change of seasons, so there's been some symptoms of asthma.
What medicine has she been taking?
We've been giving her ginger ephedra soup
that's been cooked with many different nutritious ingredients.
Is that a prescription for coughs?
Yes, it is.
So are you able to diagnose Zhen Er's illness?
No, Divine Sorceress!
I've taken a look at her wounds and her asthma symptoms.
I also had a similar illness when I was young.
So tell me.
How would we cure her?
Zhen Er's asthma is not caused by an ordinary cold.
So we can't treat it as a cough.
Her skin disease is caused by weakness in her kidneys
which has led to a skin reaction and asthma.
So the most important thing is to strengthen her kidney function now.
Please take this down, Imperial Doctors.
Firstly, use ginger, liquorice, poria cocos, large-head atractylodes
dried citrus skin, dates, and ginger
and cook a soup to strengthen her kidneys.
Then use cinnamon, rehmannia glutinosa
cornus officinalis, peony root's skin, dioscorea opposita
poria cocos, and alisma orientale to make a pill
which will both strengthen her kidneys and improve her circulation.
We can only start with changing her prescription.
If Zhen Er's illness is just as I expected
then we'll have to change her daily routine
as well as her diet.
We can only do what we can and leave the rest to God.
- Zhen Er. - Zhen Er.
Pony.
Hello, Zhen Er, I'm Yang Xue Wu.
Zhen Er, she's Sister Divine Sorceress.
Sister Divine Sorceress, you look different from what I expected.
Really?
Then what did you think I'd look like?
Like the fairies up in heaven or a devil
with two legs and a tail.
Then I'd be a monster.
Sister Divine Sorceress, you look really pretty.
Pony told me the story between you and Weirdo.
So have you two made up yet?
Zhen Er, Sister Divine Sorceress is here to cure you.
We must not waste any time.
Why don't you be a good girl and take a rest in bed?
Your Highness.
Please be raised, Divine Sorceress.
How did you know I'm the queen?
I knew you're the queen as soon as I saw how elegant you are.
But since I was too worried about Zhen Er just then
that's why I forgot to greet you.
Please forgive me.
Divine Sorceress.
The priority's to save Zhen Er so please don't worry about me.
Divine Sorceress is both kind and great with her medical skills.
I'm sure you'll be able to cure Zhen Er.
Don't say that.
Like I said, I'm still only guessing.
I can only do my best.
No one in Zhou state dares to get too close to Zhen Er.
Even I, since I'm the king
must also keep a distance from her.
But only you, Yang Xue Wu
dared to sit on her bed.
I'm sure you'll be the only person to help Zhen Er recover.
Miss Xue Wu.
Please do your best.
I'll also help you cure Zhen Er's illness.
I'm afraid this won't be an easy task.
Firstly, I must let you know that Zhen Er's illness
is directly affected by her environment.
Therefore, we can clean up her bedroom
while she's not in here
to make it dust-free.
To start off with
we must get rid of everything that will create a fragrance.
For example, candles, incense, and flowers.
We must take them all away.
It's probably best for you to take off the fragrant pouches that you have on you.
Also, the candles and incense burner on the altar
must also be removed.
All these things would cause Zhen Er discomfort.
Change her blanket to a silk blanket.
Also, take away the fragrant mattress.
Anything that's furry will worsen her asthma and discomfort.
Lastly
avoid direct sunlight.
Because both sunlight and sweating would make her feel uncomfortable.
- Is that clear? - Yes.
Very good.
I'll go and check on Zhen Er. Thank you, everyone.
Thank you, Divine Sorceress.
Don't be like this.
Please get up.
Come on, get up!
For goodness sake!
Thank... thank you.
Here, Zhen Er.
Get up and take your medicine.
This might taste a little bitter
but if you can be a good girl and finish it
then you'll feel much better.
Here.
It's really bitter, right?
All right.
I know it's not easy.
Zhen Er, don't scratch it.
The more you scratch it the worse it will get.
- But it's really itchy! - Look at this!
This is called aloe vera.
If we put this on your skin
then it will get better.
When I was young
my skin would get really itchy as soon as the weather gets cold and dry.
I also used this for it.
Here.
Let's put more on it.
Feels nice and cool, right?
- Your Majesty... - Let's put it all over your arm!
- That tickles! - Nice and cool, right?
Good girl, Zhen Er.
Let's put more on it so you won't feel itchy.
All right.
- Thank you, Sister Divine Sorceress. - You're welcome.
Greetings to Prime Minister!
You've all been my close comrades for many years.
Please take a seat.
Thank you, Prime Minister!
Have you noticed anything strange about the king lately?
Prime Minister.
The king hasn't been paying much attention to our state's affairs
and hasn't been asking much about anything.
He didn't even care about the transfer of our troops.
He spends all day inside the palace.
I wonder what's going on.
But I know what he's up to.
Yu Tu, bring in the wine.
Wasn't she sent by the king?
- Yeah, what's she doing here? - What does she want?
I wonder what plot she's got in mind.
Something must be wrong.
I know you're all wondering
the reason why she's come to me.
But let me tell you that Yu Tu is now on my side.
I hate Yuwen Yung more than any one of you.
I hate him to death.
He wiped out my tribe
so he deserves to die!
Actually, Yu Tu had already told me the truth.
She only agreed to be Yuwen Yung's spy as part of her plot.
She even told me the news about the king staying in the palace taking care of Zhen Er
instead of attending to our state's affairs.
Prime Minister, you can't trust her!
She was sent by the king!
That's right, Yu Tu.
It's certainly very doubtful that you're taking my side.
Maybe you're only pretending to take my side
as the first step of getting my trust.
Then you'd find a chance to kill me, right?
If I really want to kill you
then I can kill all of you right here, right now.
Including you, Prime Minister.
How dare you!
What I said is true.
Because every cup of your wine is poisoned.
- What? - Poisoned?
How's that possible?
- It really is poisoned! - Oh my god!
What do you want?
This poison's rarely seen in the north.
It's tasteless, odorless, and can't even be detected with a silver needle.
Yuwen Yung has asked me to bring it here
and use it to kill Prime Minister.
If I really was on Yuwen Yung's side
I didn't have to tell you about this.
After you've all drank the wine
then my mission would have been complete.
Very well.
Now that I know your loyalty towards me
I'm sure I'll become much stronger.
Thank you, Prime Minister.
How ruthless of him.
Not only does Yuwen Yung want to get rid of me but he also wants my life.
Looks like I'll have to take him down as soon as possible.
I can't wait to kill Yuwen Yung as soon as possible.
I'm willing to do anything for you.
Very well.
Before we do that
I'd also like to offer you a cup of wine.
Bring me the wine.
Worm wine from the west.
After you drink it, you must come to me for the antidote every week.
Otherwise, you'll die for sure.
What's wrong?
What's there to fear about if you're really so loyal to me?
Not at all, I'm not scared of anything.
Very well.
From now on, you're part of us.
I have a mission for you.
Yes.
What about you guys?
Are you also willing to drink this worm wine
to prove your loyalty towards me?
Well...
As long as you remain loyal
I'll definitely give you the antidote.
I guess you're all willing to drink this worm wine
and stay loyal to me, right?
We'll always be loyal to you, Prime Minister!
I.. I'll be the first one to drink it!
Come on, let's drink it!
We'll drink it as well!
Good.
Very good.
Since you're all so loyal to me
then let me be frank with you.
It's long been said that we shouldn't delay in taking control of the state.
I'm going to overturn the throne.
I've also got a plan
to capture Yuwen Yung and take his life.
I'm going to show everyone in the palace
who's the real master of Zhou state.
Whoever goes against me will be killed!
I'll see who'd dare to voice their objections ever again!
What a great plan, Prime Minister!
He'll be the king for sure!
King for sure!
So Yuwen Hu really is planning to overturn the throne?
That's right.
He's been meeting with his close comrades
and testing their loyalty with poisoned worms.
He's also been saying that he'll soon be rebelling.
If he's so careful
how did you gain his trust so easily?
I've also taken the worm poison.
If I don't take his antidote once every seven days
then I'll die for sure.
You're taking a great risk, Miss Yu Tu.
I'm so grateful for you.
General.
What worries me more is the king's safety.
According to what I've heard
Yuwen Hu doesn't want to have any possible obstructions.
So he wants to take the king's life.
But I haven't heard what he's going to do to the king yet.
Don't worry, General.
No matter how dangerous it is
I'll let you know once I hear anything.
I'll definitely ask the king
to protect your entire tribe's lives
and give them a stable life.
Thank you, General.
Please tell the king one more thing.
The day after tomorrow is Yuwen Hu's birthday.
At the banquet, he'll definitely put on a show
to tell everyone who the real master of Zhou state is.
The king will definitely be upset by it.
Please kindly remind the king, General.
Sister Divine Sorceress.
Zhen Er.
Just as you said
we didn't add any fragrance to the water.
- Thank you. - Can't I add some lavender?
I want to smell nice after my bath.
Not yet.
You must use and eat the most basic things right now, okay?
Okay.
After you've fully recovered
I'll teach you to make something using oil paper and grass ash.
If you put petals of your favorite flowers in it
then you can use it for your bath and smell very nice.
Really?
Yeah, even Weirdo's witnessed that miracle before.
Then I must get better quickly.
Okay, good girl.
You better get into the bath quickly.
Don't catch a cold.
The water's still too hot.
Zhen Er will get itchy.
Give her cooler water so that her skin won't itch as much.
Yes.
I've only been away one night
and Xue Wu's already ran off again.
Sister Divine Sorceress, this water's really comfortable!
That's right, remember to bathe with just water.
Also, it must be lukewarm.
This way, it won't sting your injured skin, get it?
I'll remember.
Good girl, Zhen Er.
Sister Divine Sorceress, what's heaven like?
Heaven?
Aren't you called Divine Sorceress because you came from heaven?
Heaven...
There are many things up in heaven.
Like what?
Like...
Like... there's thick fog in front of heaven's entrance.
Outsiders aren't allowed to go in.
What else?
Also...
There's a special bird in heaven.
It's just like a messenger
and can lead us back to heaven.
This bird has five-colored feathers.
It's absolutely beautiful!
I wish I can see this Five Color Bird.
But this Five Color Bird can only be seen in heaven.
What else?
Also...
There's also an old granny.
She looks very serious
but she has divination skills
and can predict the future.
Although she appears very strict
but I know she loves me more than anyone else does.
Just like Pony.
He's very strict towards everyone
but he loves me the most.
That's right.
That's why you must get better soon.
Then you won't disappoint Pony, okay?
All right.
It's not good to bathe for too long.
Come on, let's get out.
Divine Sorceress, here's the cotton clothes that you've requested.
Good, cotton clothes wouldn't stimulate her skin as much.
- Put it on for her. - Yes.
Hey, brother!
I never knew you're so despicable.
You actually peeped on someone bathing?
You're such a child pedophile.
As your friend, I can't let you go on like this.
Let's make a deal.
You better quit this dirty habit
or else I won't be your friend anymore.
I'd hate to see you have your head chopped off.
It's actually Divine Sorceress whom I admire.
You won't stand a chance at all.
Divine Sorceress is Prince of Lan Ling's princess consort.
But she's actually left him back in Qi state.
Prince of Lan Ling?
What's so good about him?
He's just a sissy!
Yeah, I heard he's got a pretty face
and always wears a mask when he fights.
Yeah, let me show you how he fights in a battle.
I'm Qi state's Prince of Lan Ling!
Step forward if you want to rebel and I'll kill you!
Why aren't you laughing?
I'm deeply in love with Divine Sorceress.
Prince of Lan Ling's my rival in love.
Why would I laugh?
Thank you.
What are you doing? Quickly close the door!
How dare you peep on the princess bathing!
I'm disgusted!
I'll definitely tell the king!
You'll be punished for sure!
Sorry, Divine Sorceress! I didn't take them here.
I didn't start this!
Then who was it?
You?
I must have a serious word with you.
Come with me!
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