Lan Ling Wang
[Prince of Lan Ling]
[Episode 42]
- Give it to me! - That's mine!
- Save some for me! - Mine!
- Father! - Father of my child!
Get lost!
Sir, please don't take my food!
Who are you?
Father of my child!
Masked Warrior is the hero and savior of Qi State!
- He's saved everyone! - Exactly!
Thank you so much!
Imperial Astrologist Zu.
Imperial Astrologist Zu!
At your service.
How was the investigation of the haunted palace?
Your Majesty, judging from the Four Pillars of your birth date
you are in a prosperous year and Qi State is in prosperity.
Your majestic aura is at its peak
and there are no ghosts in the palace.
Did my eyes fool me when I saw the apparition of Fourth Prince?
Don't be so angry, Your Majesty.
You'll make yourself sick with anger.
But I did see the apparition of my cousin.
You have no idea how scary it is.
And yet he claims that there are no ghosts.
Do you mean that my cousin is still alive?
Do you want me to exhume his body?
Please don't take such an inauspicious action.
It terrifies me so much.
Zu Ting, tell me how to rid me of such fear?
Your Majesty, in my opinion
Animals have eyes that give them insight into the netherworld.
They can see things that are invisible to our naked eyes.
Why don't you
bring in the Queen's favorite pets like dogs, hawks and roosters
to the palace to have them alert Your Majesty?
I've heard of such rumors.
Fine, let's do so.
If they could really see the ghosts
I'll award them with titles.
Your Majesty, this is a great suggestion.
But I'd like to know what titles you plan to award them with?
I'll give the male animals the title of 'Yi Tong.' (Ceremonial title)
And female ones are 'Jun Jun.' (Title given to daughters of generals.)
Your Majesty, this is quite absurd.
You will be ridiculed if such news gets out of the palace.
Please reconsider this decision Your Majesty.
Why don't Imperial Tutor Duan help me capture the ghosts then?
I'll come up with an idea for you that is not absurd!
Tomorrow, I'll announce to the people that I'm beheading you!
Let's see if this plan will draw out the ghost of my cousin!
What do you think about this idea?
Your Majesty, you mustn't!
I mustn't?
Since none of you are better than dogs you should all shut up!
I'll dismiss all of you and give your positions to dogs
if you give me no other choice!
What other matters are there to report?
Your Majesty, there is a masked rebel near the frontiers.
He seem to know the government very well.
He's been robbing the government funds to distribute them to the people.
Therefore, regional officials have been late in paying their taxes.
They don't have any food and grains to supply us either.
A masked rebel?
Who could be so bold?
Your Highness, this man is very skilled in martial arts.
Our soldiers are not a match for him.
We only know that he is always masked and never utters a word.
It's said that he did that to avoid getting the people in trouble.
Masked?
Why are they all imitating Fourth Prince?
Arrest him.
General Hulu I'll leave this task to you.
Your Majesty, allow me to help you.
Fine, we have more men anyway.
He won't get away with it.
Your Majesty, this masked rebel is so insolent.
We should arrest him alive and torture him to death in Prisoner Massacre.
Too many have died in this palace.
I don't want any more people to die in here.
That will just create more vengeful souls
and make me more frustrated.
That's too scary.
- All right, we won't arrest him. - Do you hear me?
Kill the rebel when you arrest him.
Spare him no mercy!
Yes!
History of Northern Qi Chapter of the Last Ruler
Dogs were given titles of officials
Roosters resumed the positions of a third rank in official divisions.
Dogs, hawks and roosters were all officials in regional offices.
Fifth Prince, why have you taken on this task?
The masked rebel is actually a chivalrous warrior.
In all righteousness we shouldn't arrest him.
General Hulu abhors evils as deadly foes and hates injustice like poison.
But as a loyal subject you must be very torn.
I'm sure that you must now be at a loss.
Your Highness understands my dilemma.
If you failed to accomplish your task
it's hard to say that your position won't be replaced by animals.
Qi State will suffer a great loss.
As for me... I don't have much to lose.
The King won't make things hard for me even if I failed the task.
After all, he is now troubled by the vengeful ghost of my cousin.
He is more lenient towards his kinsmen.
It seems that you have matured a lot after the death of Fourth Prince.
The frisky prince is no longer in sight.
Well done.
You are too kind, Tutor.
Fifth Prince, take me with you on your task to arrest the rebel.
I'd like to meet the chivalrous warrior.
Sure.
This way, Fifth Prince.
Open up your mouth.
What's the matter, Xiao Lian?
Why do you seem so glum?
Your Majesty, there's something that I don't understand.
What would you do if you want to see a person but he is always hiding from you?
I'll try to make him suffer.
I'll make him suffer so much
that he comes out of hiding to beg you for mercy.
Why are you laughing so prettily?
Tell me, who has been bullying you?
No one.
I saved an injured kitten in the imperial garden.
But that kitten requited my kindness with enmity.
It's now even hiding from me.
I'm really mad so I want to lure it out.
Will this kitten of mine
requite my kindness with enmity?
Your Majesty, how could I possibly do so?
Do you have any side effects from
taking the drugs I gave you to soothe and calm your mind?
None at all.
This is a really good drug.
I can now sleep with ease.
Since it's such a good drug
why don't you take it every few hours or so?
Hong-E.
Here you go.
Have a rest.
Sleep well.
Your Majesty, I have no other choice but to make you sleep more.
You happen to be in the way of making Prince of Lan Ling reappear.
I have no idea what the King has in mind.
At first, he said to kill him right on the spot.
Yet, he's now sent me to arrest him alive.
I really have no idea what to do with arresting him alive.
I thought we could be friends.
We both want the best for the people.
You're right.
Are you looking for me?
Insolent thief!
Go after him!
Despicable thief!
Do you consider yourself a chivalrous warrior?
You can't even recognize my martial arts stances and sword skills.
Are you still fit to call me as your fourth brother?
Thank you for all that you've done for me.
You've done a great job.
It's even better than I thought it would.
Let's be brothers again in our next lives.
My brother...
You're not a ghost, are you?
My brother!
Pull yourself together.
Fourth Prince, have you risen from the dead?
That day, I drank the poisonous wine
but was saved by Zheng Er.
She kept me hidden away in the basement of Yi Xia Palace.
Fourth Prince, I really don't understand what Zheng Er is thinking about.
She tried all means to kill you
but then she rescued you when you were about to die.
What's so difficult to understand?
All women are like that. When they can't have you, love turns into hatred.
But then in the end, they realized that they are still in love with you.
After I escaped from the palace I saw the people in great suffering.
They are leading a worse life than they used to.
Gao Wei hadn't kept his promise.
Since then, I am no longer the loyal subject, Gao Chang Gong.
I will live to serve the people.
I put on my mask
to help all those who are in need.
Do you know that your wife is still in Zhou State?
I do.
After I got out of the palace I have news of her being in Zhou State.
So I am often there to visit her.
I've been protecting her in secret
until she gave birth to our child safely.
She... She's really given birth to your child already?
I have a son.
Xue Wu suffered greatly to give birth to this child.
And yet I...
I could only peek at her and my son from her windows.
Fourth Prince.
Should we inform Her Highness?
She'll be thrilled to know that you are still alive.
Don't.
They are well protected by Yuwen Yung.
My identity as the masked warrior is quite sensitive.
They won't be safe with me.
I'm sure that Princess Consort would love to see you.
You're suffering so much now.
I now hang by a thread.
She's already suffered the agony of losing me once
I don't want her to go through the same agony again.
My brother... and Shi Shen.
What will you do?
I'll continue to protect the people.
Are you going to be my enemies?
We have orders to obey but we can come up with a counter plan.
The worst case scenario is not to serve the Gao Family.
We'll become friends of the masked warrior.
Shi Shen, what about you?
I'll risk life and limb!
Great!
Ping An, you're holding on to my hands so tightly.
Your Highness, His Majesty has arrived.
Snowy!
Have you missed me?
Xiao Dong rode on Snowy on his way to seek help from me.
He asked me to rescue you.
This horse was exhausted from the escape.
Therefore, I summoned my men to bring it back to Zhou State
so that it can recuperate.
I know that it is the beloved horse of the deceased Prince of Lan Ling.
I return it to you now.
Thank you, Yuwen Yung.
I'm worried about having you stay here all on your own.
I've brought someone here to keep you company.
- Miss Xue Wu! - Gou Sheng's mom of Beggar's Village!
- Miss Xue Wu! - How are you?
I'm very well, and you?
I'm doing very well.
It's been such a long time!
It is!
Miss Xue Wu, you might be unaware that a lot of things happened
during this period of time.
His Majesty is such a kind and affectionate person.
He sent his men to escort all the people in Beggar's Village to Zhou State.
What's more, he even gave us land to farm and plow.
We're no longer beggars now.
We're now leading a better life than we used to in Qi State.
A few days ago, His Majesty gave orders to have someone
that you are familiar with to look after you and your son.
I have no one else so I immediately volunteered to come over.
The folks in Beggar's Village once saved my life.
They are considered my friends so to do something for them
is my way of repaying their kindness.
All right, I'll leave you to chat.
I'm off to tidy up the kitchen.
Thank you!
Ping An, what's the matter?
Here.
What is this for?
- You're our benefactor. - Get up.
Don't keep getting on your knees.
I didn't do this without asking for something in return. I have a task for you.
Take a seat first.
Xue Wu.
I'd like to have you in charge of the new Beggar's Village.
You can have it molded to resemble your hometown.
We'll then slowly make changes to Zhou State.
You are as cold and cruel as most people said.
Why have you reprimanded me instead?
You are being kind to me and yet you've made it sound like I owe you.
You're making me return the favor and help you out.
You're not being straightforward nor revealing your true feelings.
If that's not cruel and cold then what is it?
Divine Sorceress knows Pony so well!
Ping An, what's wrong? Don't cry.
I remember that Prince of Lan Ling once disguised himself as my guard.
I heard that there is a mask warrior at the borders of Zhou and Qi State.
He robs the rich to aid the poor.
He's been helping the people of Qi State.
I think that the appearance of such a chivalrous warrior
is the result of the tyranny of Gao Wei and Feng Xiao Lian.
An oppressive government drives its people to rebellion!
Could you arrange a meeting for me with Prince of An De?
Fourth Prince...
I wonder if you can see how adorable our child is.
You would like the name Ping An, right?
I know that you won't object to the name.
You've always gone along with my decisions.
Yuwen Yung gave me a village that resembled White Mountain Village.
I now live with Gou Sheng's mom.
She's taking care of my household.
She's also taking care of our baby, Ping An.
During the day, Gou Sheng's mom takes care of Ping An
so that I can teach the children in the village to read.
Sometimes, I would teach the villagers to plant better crops
so that they can be sufficient in food and stay warm.
I'm making this place into a second White Mountain Village.
Some days, I would do nothing but hold Ping An in my arms.
You must find it hard to believe that an hyperactive person like me
could spend an entire day doing just that.
It's said that there is now a masked warrior.
He's helping the people of Qi State by robbing the rich to aid the poor.
The local authorities can't seem to do much about it.
I always have an eventful day.
But I dislike the arrival of the night.
Because when it is all quiet in the night
after Ping An falls asleep
it feels as if I am left alone in this world.
You aren't by my side.
I feel terribly lonely.
Snowy.
I have many important matters to take care of.
You have to watch over Xue Wu and Ping An for me.
Do you hear me?
Your Majesty and Your Highness
Prince of An De and Official Zu seeks audience.
Summon them in.
Yes.
Greetings to the King and Queen.
- Get up. - Thank you, Your Highness.
Ever since you came to the palace
I haven't seen the apparition of Fourth Prince anymore.
I reward and punish fairly.
Why don't I make you the Commanding Executive?
But you have to be more obedient than your predecessor.
His Majesty has a bit too much to drink.
He asked me to inquire about state affairs before he got drunk.
Prince of An De, how was the arrest of the masked warrior going?
I haven't performed well.
I have yet to seize the masked rebel.
Please punish me for my failure Your Highness.
Have you really failed to arrest him or...
Are you faking it?
I think... that you deliberately let him run free.
Because that masked rebel means a lot to you, doesn't he?
I am slow-witted.
I don't understand what you mean.
Prince of An De, don't get so nervous.
I just think that with your charitable nature
you'd have been friendly with that masked rebel.
Don't you think so, Your Majesty?
I'll do my best to arrest the masked rebel.
That's not necessary.
Imperial Astrologist Zu will now take over your task.
He will be heavily rewarded when this task is accomplished.
I will obey your orders.
Your Majesty, are you unwell?
Your Highness!
I don't have any experience in arresting the masked rebel.
Please give me some pointers.
There aren't any to give.
Just keep an eye on your head.
Thank you for your concern Your Highness.
I will be careful.
Your Majesty, this is the medication that the Queen instructed
to give to you when you wake up.
- Here. - Water...
Please forgive me, Your Majesty.
I'll go to Her Highness for more.
- Give me water, I'm thirsty. - Yes.
Give me some water. Hurry up!
Your Majesty, the Commanding Executive seeks audience.
Commanding Executive?
What Commanding Executive is that?
Recently, Your Majesty just made that dog Commanding Executive.
Have you forgotten?
Why don't I... remember anything about that at all?
Si Xi, what have I done recently?
Your Majesty ordered Prince of An De to arrest the masked rebel.
But the prince has failed many times.
- So you gave the task to Official Zu... - Nonsense!
I... I told them to kill that rebel right on the spot upon arrest!
When did I ever say anything like that?
I remember this very clearly!
Please forgive me, Your Majesty!
I'm telling you the truth.
You can ask the Queen about this.
Her Highness related your oral decree.
You may dismiss.
My sister-in-law!
My Lady!
Don't stand there.
Have a seat now. Here.
Is this the house that Yuwen Yung built for you?
It's nice and comfortable.
Yes.
It's similar to my mother-in-law's house in Qi State.
What would you like to drink?
Buttermilk or tea?
Have some pie?
- Would you like something else? - Don't fuss over us.
We are just here to visit you and your child.
Please don't fuss over us, My Lady.
The both of you...
After all the hardship that we went through
Xiao Cui has never left my side.
Just a while ago, I've married her.
That's wonderful news!
What's the name of my handsome nephew?
What is it, my Lady?
Ping An. (Means 'peace'.)
- Ping An. - Ping An.
Gao Ping An.
Peace is exactly what we seek in such times of chaos and turmoil.
Exactly.
How is everyone back home?
We're all very well.
We're all doing well.
It's just that the King and Zheng Er are licentious and tyrannical.
Even a dog is now Commanding Executive.
His Majesty is not in a sound state.
It's fine that he doesn't make it to the morning court.
But when he does, he brings Zheng Er with him on his throne.
She's scantily clad and sprawls across his lap.
As time goes by
none of the officials made it to court.
What about the people of Qi State?
Xiao Cui and I have been helping them in secret.
But we have been suffering from natural disasters.
The people are in such desperation that human trafficking is a norm.
Many parents are selling their children on the black markets.
They are selling them by weight.
They'd sell them right away if they could get some money.
It is a living hell.
Here.
My Lady, please don't be too worried.
An oppressed government is sure to force its people to rebel.
I heard that a masked warrior is now at the borders of Zhou and Qi State.
I've heard a bit about him as well.
Xiao Cui, tell me more about him.
I heard that the warrior is always in a mask to conceal his identity.
He's worried that the officials will arrest and torture civilians
so he also refused to speak.
That is to save the people from harm.
A chivalrous masked warrior...
I hope that he can save the people of Qi State who are in great turmoil.
Have some water.
Here, have a snack.
Your Majesty is quite different from how you used to be.
- Si Xi, you didn't give him the drug? - I...
How am I different today?
I've already taken the drug that you prepared for me.
I know that you meant well.
Why don't you take another one?
We can then go to bed earlier.
Sure.
Here, have some water.
What's wrong?
Did you choke on it?
I'm fine.
Xiao Lian, I'm sleepy.
Go to bed then.
Your Majesty...
Hong-E, where is Official Zu?
He's already waiting outside the palace Your Highness.
Summon him in.
- You and Si Xi may dismiss. - Yes.
Greetings to Your Highness.
Don't stand on ceremony.
Thank you, Your Highness.
His Majesty has taken a heavier dose than he usually does and is asleep.
I thought that you gave the drug to him so that he can sleep better.
But Your Highness should know that the dosage of this drug...
Enough!
I didn't summon you over to preach me on this.
Where is the masked rebel?
I'm still working on it.
So that means you haven't got him yet?
I won't accept such excuses!
Your Highness!
You want the King to be drowsy all day so you can do whatever you want!
You should bear in mind that I provided you with this drug.
You should also be aware of our relationship!
You must be abreast of my importance!
Official Zu...
You're taking advantage of the fact that I need you to provide the drugs.
Therefore you think that I wouldn't dare to lay a finger on you?
Why are you so naive, Official Zu?
You can only blame yourself for being too kind.
You shouldn't have told me that the drug is called Datura.
With my authority and power why wouldn't I be able to
track the supply of this drug?
Zu Ting, you're of no use to me now.
If you want to stay alive obey me and make me happy.
Your priority is to arrest the masked rebel alive!
If you refuse to obey me
I could easily put you back in the pig sty
as easily as I got you out of it.
Your Highness, there is something that I don't understand.
Now that His Majesty is already a puppet
you don't really need to arrest the rebel.
Why do you insist on arresting him?
Is this man so important to you?
After I've gained control of the King
the imperial court will obey my orders.
This rebel is too bold.
I want him arrested alive.
Then I can execute him in public as a demonstration of my authority.
Am I not allowed to do so?
Why do you get to question my imperial decree?
Who is the Queen? How insolent!
I wouldn't dare to.
I'll do my best to arrest the masked rebel as soon as possible.
Get out!
I take my leave now...
Sleep tight, Ping An.
You'll grow up faster if you sleep more.
Why is it so difficult to put him to sleep tonight?
I don't know either.
No matter how I coax him he wouldn't go to sleep.
He's never been like this.
Let's make a new outfit for Ping An?
It's said that children won't fuss as much if they get a new outfit
when they turn a month old.
They will even grow up faster.
All right.
I'll get some fabric at the market downtown to make him an outfit.
Once Shen Ju reports this matter to His Majesty
we'll get as much fabric as we want.
Why do you have to run the errand?
He's already helped me a lot.
I don't want to trouble him any further.
Be good.
Your Majesty, please stop taking this drug.
This is the poisonous Datura.
Your current symptoms of drowsiness and trembling
are caused by this drug.
Your Majesty isn't too severely poisoned.
Please stop taking it.
What... what will happen to me should I choose to keep taking it?
Your Highness, may I be so bold to say that
should you continue to take this drug you will eventually die from it.
Take a look! Floral prints! Fabric for sale.
Madam, are you buying cloth to make an outfit for your husband?
This one is quite nice. Look at this one.
Take a look at this.
It's pretty nice.
If Fourth Prince is still alive he'd look great in this fabric.
- I'd have this one - Sure!
- How much is it? - Three pennies.
- Here you go. - Thank you.
Hold it well.
- I'm the masked warrior. Don't run! - Who are you? I'm the masked warrior!
- No, you're not! - I am!
What are you doing?
- Hit him! - I am the masked warrior!
- I am! - No, you're the corrupted official!
- I'll arrest the thief! - Don't run!
- I'll arrest you! - You're not the masked warrior!
- Arrest the lousy official! - You!
Fine, I've lost. I'll play the corrupted official.
He's not even alive anymore.
He won't have any use for this.
Perhaps when Ping An is all grown up
and takes after Fourth Prince's physique
it might come in handy then.
- Don't hit me! I surrender... - Evil official!
I'm the masked warrior!
- Stop running! - Don't run!
The masked warrior is so well known.
No, you're still the evil official.
- I'm the masked warrior. - Don't run!
I hope that he won't get arrested.
Then he can continue to help those who are in need.
- Why are you still chasing me? - You're still the evil official.
I'm the chivalrous masked warrior.
Robbery!
Give me back my bag!
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