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Episode 9
Are you sure you saw Zhang Ji and Madam Lu together?
I definitely did.
Did you hear what they were saying?
Zhang Ji is a skilled warrior and has won many battles.
I didn't dare to get too close to them.
If they were to rat us out, they would have taken action by now.
What exactly are they up to?
Perhaps they know you are both highly skilled in martial arts
and they will lose a lot of men if they try to take you by force.
What trick do you think they have up their sleeves?
- Drugs! - Drugs!
There's no time to lose! We'd better go and keep an eye on them.
Yes!
- Madam. - Madam.
How is the preparation going?
The dishes are ready and the soup is on the stove.
The wine is here as well. It is all over here.
Well-done. Thank you for your hard work.
Go to the treasurer and collect a hundred pennies each.
Just say it's a reward from me.
What's the matter? You don't want a reward?
Madam, do you mean right now?
But the chores here...
I'll be here, so just go and come back soon.
- Thank you, Madam. - Thank you, Madam.
I never would have thought the Lus are treacherous.
I'll kill you right now!
If this is how the Yuns treat their saviors
go ahead and kill me!
What do you mean?
I don't have much time left so help me dope the wine.
I will tell you what happened on the way out.
General Yun, I haven't been very hospitable for the past few days.
I feel very bad about it.
As for the weapons, De had them delivered to the Nu Wa Temple at the foot of the hill.
When you get there, my men will hand the weapons over to you.
I wish you a safe journey.
Honestly speaking, we are the ones who feel bad about imposing on you.
You are a man of righteousness and took in my nephew.
Then you donated your weapons to us.
The both of us are deeply grateful to you.
I was very offensive this morning and I hope you will forgive me.
Please don't mind a rogue like me.
- No, not at all... - Master Lu!
Here's a toast to you.
General Yun, you have overstated.
Where have Le Er and the Young General gone?
He has to leave tomorrow so just let them be.
Give the young people some time alone.
You...
It's really pretty!
This is like a dream.
Do you remember 'Zhuangzi and His Dream of Butterfly?'
I wonder if it was the butterfly who dreamt of Zhuangzi
or was it the other way round?
I have no idea who dreamt of who.
But there are many butterfly-shaped lanterns.
Le Er, let's get one?
Le Er! Le Er!
Le Er!
Miss, I am here to look for my friend.
Can't you recognize your friend's voice?
Le Er, how could this be you?
Do you remember this is the place where we first met?
I do.
Do you remember how indifferent you were to me back then?
I...
I don't care. You have to dance with me.
Can I fly with you again?
Of course.
I'd never have guessed you were the one who danced that night.
I'd never have guessed you'd fall into my hands.
If I knew, I wouldn't have offended you.
When did you become a sweet-talker?
I learned that from you.
Are you implying I am very talkative?
All right then, I'll stop talking from now on.
Please don't.
Le Er, tonight is all we have left of our time together.
If you don't speak to me now I don't know how long I have to wait
until I can speak to you again.
I just complimented how well you speak and now you've said it all wrong.
What do you mean by saying tonight is all that we have left?
We will have many nights together.
Yun Kuang, I did something for you.
- What is that? - It's a feather.
This means I now belong to Yun Kuang.
Does it hurt?
It doesn't. Not at all.
This pain is nothing compared to the lovesickness we have to endure.
- I have something for you as well. - What is it?
Are you looking for this?
Why do you have it?
Have you forgotten you gave it to Miao Ge?
I didn't. She took it from me.
And I don't want to talk about her.
All right. I'll return it to its rightful owner.
Le Er.
I'm giving it to you.
When you look at it, it's like looking at me.
Really?
Le Er, look! There's a shooting star!
It's so pretty!
Wouldn't it be great to live among the stars?
Then I could just lift my head to gaze up at you.
I could see you at all times.
You want to live on a star?
You really do?
Why are you asking like that?
You sound as if you can do that for me.
It's always best to have a crowd for dinner.
So I want all of you to take a seat.
Let's have some fun tonight.
Yes.
Here, let's raise our goblets.
We wish the Yun army a safe journey!
We wish the Yun army a great victory!
Cheers!
A safe journey! A great victory!
- Are you ready? - It's almost done.
It's done.
It's beautiful.
Come on over and we'll live on the star together.
Le Er... Now that we are already living on the star
Goddess Chang-E is our neighbor on the moon.
From now on, whenever you miss me terribly
come to this place.
When you look up at the stars
I will know you miss me.
Yun Kuang, you can't forget me.
How could I?
You really mustn't forget me.
I really won't forget Le Er.
What can I do to make you believe me?
I want you to keep looking at me.
Until I am imprinted on your mind and you won't ever forget me.
Then I will look at you from now.
What's the matter with me?
I already decided to see you off with a smile.
The sand must have gotten into my eyes.
Is that so? I'll blow it away for you.
Le Er, this is my heart.
Keep it safe.
Take care not to break it.
Give it back to me when I return.
Go and have a rest.
I have to get going after I pack.
Then I won't see you off.
I will just pretend you are still staying in the guest room.
I won't get to see you because I am busy reading books on war.
Keep this in mind. If I don't make it back for a long time, come and look for me.
I will definitely look for you.
Go on.
Le Er!
Yun Kuang!
Master, I have to leave you soon.
You must lead your life well as it is.
If you come across a good lady, marry her.
Different ladies have different personalities.
I, Shen Xue Ru, aren't the best you can have.
Master...
What's the matter? Le Er and Yun Kuang are still out.
Don't worry. Yun Kuang will watch the time.
He should be back soon.
Mother!
What's going on?
Le Er, you must take care of your father when I am gone.
You mustn't be willful, all right?
Le Er!
- Le Er! - Yun Kuang, don't panic.
This is Madam Lu's idea.
She is doing this to save us.
I'm not doing this for you. I'm trying to save my family.
What is all this about?
You will know soon enough.
Let's go.
Zhang Ji, save me!
Yun Shen! Yun Kuang!
You call yourselves righteous but isn't it despicable to hold Madam Lu hostage?
Zhang Ji, she is now in my hands.
Her life and death depend on your actions.
What do you mean by that?
Give us three horses and retreat three hundred feet away.
We will then let her go free.
Do you think you can threaten me?
Don't! I will agree to your terms.
Get them three horses.
- Yes! - Step back!
Xue Ru, are you all right?
- Go after them! - Yes!
Don't go after them! If you do, I'll kill him!
Yun Kuang, be nice to Le Er!
Xue Ru, why did you do this?
Why?
If I leave the Lu Residence
it means betraying my husband and daughter.
If I leave you, I will betray my heart.
This is my only choice, Zhang Ji.
Answer me. Do you still love me?
You should know better.
Xue Ru!
Please spare my family.
You're still thinking about them?
You shouldn't complain.
My love for you has never wavered.
You've always been the only one I love.
Xue Ru, stop talking.
Let me stop the bleeding for you.
Don't touch me! I am now Madam Lu.
I have the duty to uphold my honor for my husband.
It is the same for the love I have reserved for you.
Xue Ru!
I am one of the Lus and I will die as one.
At least, I have not let you or my husband down.
[Lu Residence]
What happened?
Don't you know what happened?
I really don't! How did things turn out like this?
You'd better not try to cover up anything.
Let me give you a hint.
You hid wanted criminals Yun Shen and Yun Kuang.
Understand?
Sire, where did that come from?
We were all doped last night.
And then we woke up to this sight.
I thought Lu Cheng Feng was a man who can take on great responsibilities.
You are but a coward.
Your wife misjudged you and died for the wrong reasons.
Xue Ru! Where has your mother gone to?
What happened to my wife?
She's dead.
Impossible! Why is she dead?
Men! Bring her body in here!
Xue Ru!
How did this happen?
Xue Ru! How did this happen?
- Why? Xue Ru, why? - Mother...
How did this happen?
They hid wanted criminals and should die for the crime. Bury them all alive!
- Wait a minute! - What do you have to say?
Xue Ru...
You said we hid wanted criminals.
What evidence do you have?
Everyone can tell we are the victims.
If this gets out, aren't you afraid it will scar the reputation of Chen State?
Do you think I will let you off with those few words of yours?
First of all, it is absolutely true you hid wanted criminals.
I can execute you without any evidence.
Secondly, my men never see or hear anything when they are out on a mission.
So no word will ever get out.
Fine! If we did hide wanted criminals
why can't you arrest three men with all those men you have?
If the Emperor hears about this, won't you be punished for it?
The Lu Residence may not be huge, but we are not tiny either.
Can you hush such a massacre?
Great! You have guts!
At least you are tougher than your useless father!
But aren't you afraid I'll kill you for speaking to me in such a manner?
Please spare my family.
You're still thinking about them?
You shouldn't complain.
My love for you has never wavered.
You've always been the only one I love.
Xue Ru!
Everyone here was held hostage by the wanted criminals.
They are all innocent. Let's go!
Madam! Madam!
- Master! Madam! - Xue Ru...
Madam! Madam!
General Zhang!
General Zhang, I am here for my reward.
Scram! Get lost right now!
Or I will have you torn to pieces!
But it says on the notice board...
Forget about it. I don't want it anymore.
- Bring me some wine! - Yes!
Miss, have a bowl of beef noodles.
It's not bad.
Young Master, I'm starving!
Let's find a place and get some food.
Let's have some food here.
Here? It might be a bit unhygienic...
How? Everyone's eating here. Let's take a seat.
Enjoy your meal.
Tuck in!
Let's go.
Let's go now.
What's the matter, Young Master?
I haven't had my fill yet.
Young Master!
You won't let me eat because you want to let her have it.
Shush! I am just being sympathetic.
Sympathy is fine but I hope you don't have your eye on her.
You rascal! I'll beat you up!
- Young Master! - Stop right there!
- Young Master, I'm wrong! - Stop right there!
- Young Master! - Young masters?
I haven't had a bath in days.
Could I borrow your place for a bath?
See no evil!
Hear no evil! Speak no evil!
I don't believe you don't want to sneak a peek.
I am a student of Confucius! How can a girl tempt me?
But what if she wants you to take a look?
Why are you sitting facing backwards? Turn around!
I can't be right. A fortune teller isn't even that accurate.
Miss, I think you must have misunderstood us.
We're not what you think we are.
What person are you then?
We are men of honor.
I didn't say you aren't.
You're fully clothed!
Of course! Why would I talk to you naked?
You're right...
You seem to be really kind so why not help me a bit more?
Could I sleep here for a night?
- Sleep here? - That doesn't seem right.
It's so cold outside.
You are okay with me sleeping on the streets?
No, that's not what I mean.
You are the best! Thank you!
Please get up, young masters.
Go on!
Miss, you are driving us out like this?
Do you want to sleep with me?
No, that's not what we mean...
Then that is right! See you tomorrow!
Open the door!
We took her in out of kindness but she's overstepped the line.
What should we do now, Young Master?
What should we do? Get another room!
But... We can't afford another one.
- We'll stay in the stables. - Stables?
How can someone as gracious as you stay in the stables?
Forget about it. I'll come up with an idea.
I knew I was right to bring you along.
That brain of yours is really smart.
Yes, yes. I am quite smart, aren't I?
But you can't make something out of nothing.
We actually had enough money to get through winter.
Who knew we'd spent it in a few days?
I wonder if you are here to patrol your lands or to do charity and save the poor?
All right, stop complaining.
Have you forgotten what our mentor said?
Helping others is the origin of happiness.
Go on and get us a room. It's freezing!
Let's go!
[Yun Lai Inn]
Bad news, Young Master!
What's the matter?
That woman's stolen our money!
Really? Are you sure she took it?
Read this!
I am in desperate need of money so I borrowed some.
I will return it to you. Miao Ge.
Miao Ge? So her name is Miao Ge...
Listen up! This is called borrowing, not theft.
My dear master, isn't there anyone who is evil in your eyes?
If she wants to borrow from us, she should ask us in person.
I've never met someone like her.
We don't even know who she is so when will she pay us back?
She will pay us back. Here.
Take this jade pendant to a pawn shop.
I want to stay here for a couple of days.
Are you serious?
You still want to stay here for a few more days?
Have you fallen for her?
Well... Only God knows.
Young Master!
[Lu Residence]
Thank you, Young Mistress.
Uncle De.
- Young Mistress! - Uncle De!
Do you want to drive me out?
I'm not going anywhere! I've been with Master since I was little.
The Lu Residence is my home!
Telling me to leave means killing me!
We won't be able to afford your wages.
I don't need any wages.
I just want to stay with you and Master.
Young Mistress, I am begging you!
Please get up.
Thank you, Uncle De.
Xue Ru! Xue Ru, wait for me!
- Hear me out, Xue Ru! - Father!
- Master! - This is not my fault!
- Master, why are you out of your room? - Father!
Father! Didn't the doctor tell you to stay indoors?
Why aren't you following his orders?
Le Er, I didn't take proper care of your mother's flowers.
She's blaming me, but it's not my fault.
- I didn't do it on purpose... - Uncle De, please take my father to his room.
- I didn't do it on purpose... - Master, hand me the flowers.
Allow me to escort you to your room.
I didn't do it on purpose... I didn't...
Where did you come from?
How dare you sell your talent on my turf? Are you competing with me?
This is a huge place. Who are you to say this is your turf?
How dare you try to find excuses? I beg for a living here every day!
They see me here every day, don't you?
- Yes, it's true. - But there are people everywhere.
Where am I supposed to go?
Miss, you are actually quite pretty.
You don't have to invade my space to beg for a living at all!
As long as you are willing, there's a place with riches waiting for you.
It depends on what you want.
You can go there.
[Brothel]
You're finally here! You haven't been here for a while!
Miao Ge!
What are you going to do? You can't go in there!
Miao Ge!
Miao Ge, stop right there!
Why did you come after me?
You already know I'm not a kind person.
You may not be kind, but you are still my sister.
Tell me what exactly happened.
That night when you had a fight with Yun Kuang
he came to me for a drink.
After a few drinks, we were both drunk.
When I woke up, we were lying next to each other.
Although nothing happened
Godmother told me a woman's reputation is the most important thing.
I'm really afraid no one will marry me.
I had no other choice.
So I took his jade pendant and said we...
All right, that's enough said.
I know it wasn't your fault.
I'm sorry, Le Er.
I shouldn't have lied to you.
Godmother will be so disappointed once she knows about this.
She said I am the only one who is just like her in the household.
My mother... She is dead.
What? I don't believe you! I don't!
I'm going to look for her!
Miao Ge... Come home with me.
We can't afford to lose another member of the family.
Sires, take care.
This way.
[Yun Lai Inn]
My kind master, it's been seven days.
Are you still expecting that thief to show up and pay you back?
I don't think she is that bad.
You never know what a person is really like.
- Let's go. - This way, please.
I'd like to know if the Young Master in room one is still staying here?
- He just left. He went that way. - He's just left?
- Thank you. - You're welcome.
Young Master!
Young Master! Young Master!
Young Master!
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