Lan Ling Wang
[Prince of Lan Ling]
[Episode 40]
Where is His Majesty?
Your Highness, the King has spent the past few days with Divine Sorceress.
He summons her to court every morning
and asks her to attend to him in the imperial study at night.
Today is the beginning of the three-day-long Cold Food Festival.
I always cook for His Majesty every year for the festival.
This is the first time that he has forgotten about it.
If you want to build up the labor force
you could free servants or mixed households and even slaves.
They could then return to their hometowns to work in the fields.
You're right.
Your Majesty, would you and Divine Sorceress be having dinner?
Today is the first day of Cold Food Festival, isn't it?
Yes, it is, Your Majesty.
These consecutive three days are the Cold Food Festival.
Cold Food Festival...
I'm sure that the Queen must have already prepared a few cold dishes.
And yet, I'm so tied up with work here.
The Queen arrives!
Your Highness.
Please don't stand on ceremony.
Greetings to Your Majesty.
You may all rise.
I was just saying that today marks the beginning of Cold Food Festival.
Although the Queen is from a foreign tribe
she adapts to our customs
and prepares a few cold dishes for me every year.
This is my duty as a wife.
Your Majesty descended from the Xian Bei Tribe
but your ancestors have worked hard in Han localization.
Therefore, the Han culture must be worth learning about.
I'm more than pleased to do so.
Have I interrupted the discussion
of state affairs between Your Majesty and the Royal Consort?
- Not at all... - It's all right.
I'm hungry so let's have dinner together.
Xiang Ling.
I've made some fermented rice drink that Your Majesty loves the most.
I toasted powdered grains and rice
to mix in with water to serve it to Your Majesty.
Please forgive me, Your Majesty.
It's all right.
Look at you. You've got ink on your face.
I shouldn't have touched it.
Your Highness, it is the King's birthday in a month's time.
His Majesty is always very pleased with
the birthday feast that you prepare for him every year.
Would Your Highness be preparing the feast on your own this year?
I've always taken care of the King's birthday banquet every year.
I'm the only one who knows the preferences of the King the best.
It won't be an exception this year.
Your Highness is right.
With such a virtuous Queen like Your Highness
it's a blessing to the King as well as the people of Zhou State.
Your Majesty!
Wake up, Your Majesty.
It's all right.
It's just a dream. You're all right.
You're all right. It's just a dream.
You're all right, Your Majesty.
Wine... get me some wine.
Your Majesty, I've got you a secret formula commonly used among the people.
It can help you to relax and sleep through the night.
It's even better than wine.
Hong-E!
It's all right.
Here.
Why didn't you give it to me before bed?
It's effective but it is still a drug after all.
I think that it's best that you have it only when necessary.
Your Majesty, just one at a time!
Here, have some water.
Let's go back to bed.
I've had such a fright.
You'll be fine.
I'm right here by your side.
Here.
- Stay by me... - I will.
I will. Here, lie down.
I'm here by your side.
My Queen isn't extravagant at all.
I've always seen you wearing this ordinary looking hairpin.
Your Majesty pays so much attention to me.
I've had this hairpin since I was little.
I'm quite attached to it as I've worn it for so many years.
Go to sleep.
This medication...
This is Datura.
It helps one to relax when used in small quantities.
One relaxes and cannot feel any pain.
It helps people to sleep better.
You must keep in mind that when it is consumed in huge quantities
one can get addicted
and become disoriented.
One can become dispirited and lose one's memory.
An overdose will cause death.
Sleep now and enjoy the brief moment of peace.
Days ago, you were still unconscious.
I didn't know when you'd be awake.
Or you could have stayed unconscious forever.
I've been keeping a corpse company.
I didn't know what would happen.
What a silly girl you are.
It's only after I've met you that I realize how silly I am.
Have some food.
I've made you stewed lamb with chilli pepper.
Have some.
I miss the taste of candied hawthorns.
Why?
I've been thinking for the past few days
that if it hadn't been for the war at Hu Kou Barrier
I wouldn't have met Xue Wu.
She would have gotten married in her village and had children.
She would have had led a blissful and normal life like everyone else.
It would never have turned out to be like this.
Dead and alone in a foreign land.
When I saw you for the election of my Princess Consort
it was as if I has relived that moment when we first met as teens.
That hairpin...
I remembered that I saved you back then.
You repaid me with candied hawthorn.
Your Highness... you actually still remembered.
Of course I do.
I'm not a man with a heart of stone.
How could I have forgotten about it?
Sometimes, I think to myself...
Has fate pulled a trick on us
or was I the one who denied my fate?
You didn't ask for much.
You just wanted to stay by my side.
I could have made you my concubine.
But I kept on rejecting you again and again.
You ended up making so many mistakes because of me.
As a result, the three of us had all ended up feeling miserable.
How would Your Highness know that I feel miserable?
How could a woman who holds on so tightly to her affections
possibly be happy in the arms of another man?
His Majesty hardly sleeps at night.
Neither do I.
There were times in the night when I wanted to take my own life.
I wanted to put an end to my unbearable life.
But my hatred for you and Yang Xue Wu
kept me alive.
I've had a horrible life and so should you!
Zheng Er.
Yes, I am Zheng Er.
I thought that I am Feng Xiao Lian the evil queen.
But when I knew that you would soon be dead
I realized that I am still that pitiful and pathetic Zheng Er.
I am still that Zheng Er who would do everything to stay by your side.
How I wish we could turn back time.
Your Highness, let's leave the palace together.
Let's leave this place.
Then we could start afresh.
I could still be that carefree Zheng Er that you rescued.
Let's make a fresh start.
Even if I still don't have any affection for you?
Why?
From the day I saved you
I knew that you won't fall in love with me right away.
But I am willing to wait...
I'll wait for the day when you eventually change your mind about me.
Be it three, five, ten or even twenty years.
I'm willing to wait for you.
All right.
Give me a day to think this over.
What's the matter?
Every time when I make my way here I said to myself
'I mustn't listen to your words.'
But you still remembered the hairpin
and that candied hawthorn.
You remembered my fear of losing you when you were still unconscious.
This is the first time that I say that
I'd like to stay by your side
without being rejected by you.
Even though you told me that
you need some time to think it through
I'm still so contented and happy.
You should head back now.
It can't be good if His Majesty finds out about this.
Next time, when you come over
I'll give you the answer that you seek.
All right.
You still don't remember where the Gong Sun acupuncture point is?
It's right here.
Zhen Er isn't quite yourself today.
You could remember dozens of acupuncture points in half a day.
But why has it taken you hours today to remember one acupuncture point?
I am so troubled!
Troubled?
Tell me what troubles you.
Haven't you noticed the hustle and bustle in the palace these days?
Now that you mentioned it it does seem to be so.
I've seen people carrying boxes and boxes of exotic treasures.
They seem to be gifts.
I even saw a camel near the Imperial Kitchen yesterday.
That's because it is Pony's birthday soon.
Those are all gifts from ambassadors of various states.
What should I do?
I don't know what to get him.
That's exactly why I can't remember where Gong Sun acupuncture point is.
I've been thinking about what I could get him.
You understand him so well
and spend the whole day with him
how could you not know what to get him?
How could I surpass the Queen?
Her Highness knows Pony inside out.
At the birthday banquet, from the food drinks, entertainment and Pony's chair
Her Highness has everything planned out.
Her Highness is truly a virtuous woman.
Yuwen Yung is such a lucky man.
Divine Sorceress is so intelligent.
Do you have any good ideas?
I want something different from the Queen and it has to be special.
It has to be as special as the last time you blew up our granaries.
Well... let's not bring up the granaries again.
But we could come up with a celebration that is not as destructive
as blowing up the granaries.
Come in.
Come here.
Why have you come to see Pony?
I'm here to bring you a great gift.
May your fortune be as boundless as the East Sea
and may you live a long and happy life!
Wow, this is indeed a great gift.
Now, it's Pony's turn to give me a small gift in return.
It's my birthday, not yours.
Why do you get to have a small gift?
I am Pony's favorite princess.
You get a great gift so I get a small one.
Love you, love me.
It seems that whoever taught you this has to be beheaded.
Pony, you have to leave the palace with me and Divine Sorceress.
If not, we will never forgive you.
Leave the palace?
What am I leaving the palace for?
The Queen has prepared my birthday banquet at five o'clock this evening.
Aren't you worried that we will be late?
That's why we have to hurry up.
What exactly am I leaving the palace for?
Everyone knows that you sneak out of the palace all the time.
You even sneaked in and out of Qi State.
Since we're sneaking out of the palace we need someone who knows the way.
Divine Sorceress!
I wonder if it's you leading Zhen Er astray or the other way round?
I... I tried to stop her.
Stop talking and get on the carriage.
Where are you taking me?
Hush! The secret can't be revealed.
Hurry up and get moving!
Bring that over here!
- Yes! - Put that over there!
Hurry up!
Get it swept properly!
His Majesty said that I am especially pretty in emerald.
Emerald green brings out the shine in my skin.
This is a good wine.
Along with silverberry and rice
add in some finely diced fish.
Then the fragrance will be absorbed.
His Majesty likes the stew of camel's hocks.
But you must make sure that all hair and nails must be removed.
His Majesty likes to watch the dance of white sleeves.
He said that such dance is gorgeous in its moves.
Everything must be perfect for the King's birthday banquet.
We mustn't disappoint him.
Greetings to Your Highness.
Please forgive me for not greeting you at the door.
- You may rise. - Thank you, Your Highness.
Where is Zhen Er?
Why don't I see Zhen Er around?
Your Highness, since Divine Sorceress came to the palace
Princess Zhen Er is always by her side.
She has been out early till late in the past few days.
Why isn't Zhen Er wearing these?
The princess said that she wants to be unadorned like Divine Sorceress.
So she doesn't like accessories anymore.
We won't hold you up for too long with our gift.
We're sure to have you back in time
for the birthday banquet that the Queen prepared for you.
Is that so?
Yes.
Greetings to Your Majesty.
- You may all rise. - Thank you, Your Majesty.
What exactly are you up to?
I'm presenting my most beloved Pony with the greatest birthday gift ever.
This is a fire starter.
Sulfur is melted unto a piece of pine wood.
Fire can be easily started with it.
Divine Sorceress is so remarkable, right?
Exactly!
There is no other lady who is as smart as Divine Sorceress in this world.
The fire starter is not our gift to you.
It's so pretty.
Fourth Prince, could you see these fireworks from heaven?
Did Divine Sorceress taught you to make these?
Yes!
I said that I wanted to make you an unforgettable gift
and she taught me how to make fireworks.
She said this gift is one of a kind!
Greetings to Your Highness.
- Please don't stand on ceremony. - Thank you, Your Highness.
Your Highness has prepared everything that His Majesty likes
and everything looks presentable.
His Majesty will hold his head up high before the ambassadors and officials.
He is sure to be very happy.
Where is His Majesty?
Master Eunuch said that His Majesty has gone to Princess Zhen Er's chamber.
They have already gone to invite His Majesty over to begin the banquet.
Why isn't this one lit?
Be careful!
Your Majesty!
I'm sorry. You're hurt!
I'm all right.
It's about to rain.
Let's seek shelter in the pavilion and get your wound attended.
This doesn't look good. The rain is getting heavier.
The Queen is still waiting for you at the palace.
It's all right.
I've already sent a messenger to inform the Queen.
They will all start without me.
I'm so sorry.
You're injured again from saving me.
Don't do this anymore.
You're a ruler of a state.
You shouldn't put your life at risk.
If I am just a commoner
could I save you without a qualm?
If I have to put my identity before the life of the woman I love
I'd rather not be a king.
Do you really... feel nothing for me?
Don't I get any chance at all?
Your Highness.
Where is His Majesty?
Your Highness, the maids informed us that His Majesty, Royal Consort
and Princess Zhen Er are held up in heavy rain outside the palace.
They will be back when the rain stops.
You may leave now.
Why is the King out with Divine Sorceress?
How could His Majesty let the Queen down?
This has never happened in the past few years.
Exactly.
Respectable officials and ambassadors you may all start feasting.
I think that His Majesty will soon be here to join us.
Your Highness, this is His Majesty the King's birthday banquet.
In my opinion, I think that it's best to start after His Majesty arrives.
Your Highness!
Your Highness, His Majesty is back in the palace.
Greetings to Your Majesty.
Greetings to Your Highness.
You should rest early tonight.
Your Majesty, what happened?
I'm all right.
It was just a slight burn.
What is that for?
Forgive me, Your Majesty.
The moment I saw that you're hurt, I...
Please don't be angry, Your Majesty.
Her Highness has every right to be worried.
I shouldn't have let you got injured.
It's so wrong of me!
Her Highness is already being kind with just a slap.
Thank you, Your Majesty and Your Highness for not punishing me.
This is not your fault.
Divine Sorceress, I was the one who...
Your Majesty!
Your Highness, please forgive me!
- Take Zhen Er with you. - Yes.
Let's go.
Your Highness, allow me to out an ice patch on your face.
I'm all right.
You may all dismiss.
I'd like to be left alone.
Fourth Prince, I'm so selfish.
In order to survive
I've taken advantage of the affection that Weirdo has for me.
Here I am, struggling to live on.
Fourth Prince, I miss you so much.
Your Highness, I've packed for you.
Your Highness, where are you off to?
I'm going away on a long journey
and I'm never coming back.
- Your Highness... - Don't call me that.
Although all women want to be the queen
there is a dream that surpasses that.
It's about to come true very soon.
Would he like me like this?
Your Highness!
Where is Xue Wu?
How did you manage to escape?
It's thanks to your hairpin and the wisdom of Xue Wu.
So... all that kindness and affection that you displayed yesterday...
was just an act?
Tell me where Xue Wu is.
What's with the comb?
- I've told you that she's dead! - Nonsense!
There isn't a gold comb.
There's only a silver comb.
The fact that you claimed to have seen the gold comb proves that you were lying!
You've been acting all along.
You've been lying to me.
Hong-E, get the guards to arrest the assassin!
Wait a minute!
Do you want her to die right before your eyes?
Si Xi.
- Si Xi. - Your Majesty.
Your Majesty, Si Xi is at your service.
Where is the Queen?
Her Highness has returned to Yi Xia Palace.
She's returned to Yi Xia Palace?
Why hasn't the queen kept me company?
Your Majesty, should we go to Yi Xia Palace?
Your intelligence betrayed itself into great errors.
You wanted to pull the wool over everyone's eyes.
That's why you got rid of the guards outside Yi Xia Palace.
But that has now landed you in danger.
Tell me! Where is Xue Wu?
I'd rather die than tell you where she is.
I won't even allow you the chance to mourn at her tomb.
You will now be truly parted in life and in death.
- You... - Your Highness!
His Majesty is already on his way here from his slumber chamber.
Please be prepared to greet His Majesty.
You have two options.
One, distract Gao Wei and let me go free.
We'll no longer have anything to do with each other.
Two, we will meet Gao Wei together.
You get to witness how he deals with the fact that I am still alive.
He will get to see that basement as well.
You get to make the decision.
Hong-E.
Walk with me to greet the King.
Yes, Your Highness.
Zheng Er!
My sympathy and concern for you are true.
But you've done so much wrong.
I don't want you to get any worse.
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