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Military orders as urgent as falling sparks
Thoughts were also never stationed
Chaos hasn't been pacified, how can home be thought of?
This leave, the outcome isn't decided
Lonely army always spurring the horses on under Qilian Mountains
Once the horse is mounted, the cost may be their life
Let my arms become your city wall
If I fall, we can also promise to meet in Heaven
Just let the upwind ambition air-dry its last teardrop
Dive directly into the front line of life and death
Let my arms become your city wall
If I fall, then we'll meet in heaven
Because I know you are also looking at the moon
Waiting for me to go back and become
the city wall that protects you
Sound of the Desert Episode 6
Pay respects to Royal Princess
Ceremony excused.
Thank you Royal Princess.
This is the musician who manages the zithers.
Surname Qin, name Yuan Qi.
This is Ding Ling, Qiu Xiang.
They will perform for Royal Princess.
Let it begin.
This play is relatively long.
Normally, we also split it up into a few days to complete the play.
I don't know whether Royal Princess's meaning is to watch it from the beginning or you want to select a certain scene?
Just select the best part to perform.
-Yes.-Yes.
Take a glance, take a look.
Jiu Ye.
Royal Princess is watching Hua Yue Nong.
Would Sister Yue anger Royal Princess because of this,
and bring upon a deathly disaster?
Right now, everything is unpredictable.
You go back first.
Secretly note everything that is happening.
Once something happens, come tell me immediately.
The emotional student knows, the knowing student cuts off.
Cut off or don't cut off, suffering in confusion.
Desire is broken off, the feelings are hard to break.
Desire broken off, distress broken off, intestines break as well.
Uncle!
What's with you?
Heard you were having love affairs outside and fooling around.
Uncle, it's not like you don't know.
I'm like this.
Anything is good about you,
it's just your attitude that isn't good.
Youth,
not only do you need to know how to perform duties, but also need to know how to be a person.
I know, Uncle.
But I'm not like Uncle.
You don't need to be like me.
As long as you learn how to restrain yourself,
don't always go your own way.
Alright.
Father!
Cousin is also here to "pat horses"?(Innuendo because they're actually dealing with horses but Wan Ang means kissing a**)
Don't say nonsense!
Don't dare.
Why is Cousin here?
Cousin, you should be with your female confidante.
Otherwise, today you'll meet but tomorrow you might be separated by life and death.
What are you saying?
Your lady has big guts,
can really attract disaster.
I'm worrying for her.
If you have something to say, then say it.
I'm notifying you,
my mother already went to Luo Yu fang
to admire your Xin Yue's play.
Uncle, I have something to do so I'm leaving first.
Go.
Why are you being so arrogant?
The Heavens dislike it, the supernatural spirits are angry.
Severe massacre to the extreme, the grasslands abandoned.
Calm.
Honest and brave, and have martial skills.
In the end, strong determination, it can't be approached.
The feelings are profound, the heart doesn't forget.
Everlasting love, the soul is difficult to part.
Every chord carries thoughts.
Every sound is emotional.
Tragic battlefield.
This zither sound leads it well.
Qin Xiang, oh Qin Xiang. Please don't act rashly.
It's bad.
Qin Xiang, where are you?!
Hua Yue Nong is definitely written with a new meaning.
Where did you go?
Continue.
What do you want to do?
Xin Yue, don't worry. I just want Royal Princess to see me once.
You think just because the Princess saw you, you'll receive benefits?
You are too naive
Even we are currently unsure of our life or death
I don't care, I have to try
You want all of Luo Yu Fang to be buried with you?
We are not sure if Princess will punish or reward us, if she's happy or upset
You need to know when is a good time
Are you sure right now is the best time?
If you upset the Princess
Then you'll never have another chance later
Pay respects to Royal Princess.
The play is a good play
The dance was wonderful
Zither was also well played
But
It is time to stop all of this
Royal Princess
You guys created such a meticulous play
I shall reward you
You are the Master
This performance is created by you
Yes
Then I will award you
Award you death
We beg the Princess for forgiveness
Why are you not begging? Not talk?
Xin Yue will listen to the Princess's orders, I do not want to be rash
What a smart girl
You have the ability to create Hua Yue Nong
You are not afraid of death?
Xin Yue begs for life, not for death
But I really want to show everyone
A wonderful story
I want everyone to understand
That the origins of this beautiful story is from Jian An city
It's that simple?
Although your play is great
But it is opportunistic
You think I can't tell?
I do want to serve the Princess
There are many who want to serve me
There are many who are talented
It is true, within Jian An City
There are many people with intentions
I just...
Master Wei pleads for audience with the Princess
Look at you rushing this way
If your uncle sees you, he'll give you another lesson
Wu Ji greats Aunt Royal Princess
How long has it been since you saw your uncle?
It's about half a year?
We are a family, understand?
Please spare me, my Auntie Royal Princess
When I go into the palace, I get talked at by the Emperess
Now I get talked at by the Royal Princess
It's fine, I just saw uncle
He said you are here
Really?
Wu Ji wants to beg Aunt Royal Princess' for forgiveness
You did something wrong?
This is a long story
I must begin the story of when Wu Ji met Miss Xin Yue
At the time, Wu Ji met bandits in the desert
We were in a lot of danger
Good thing Miss Xin Yue saved us with a pack of wolves
We were able to escape
Later, we got lost in the desert
There was no water and we didn't recognize the roads
We were in mortal danger
What's wrong?
Nothing
I think
I think I got bitten by a poisonous scorpion
This place is lit with incense
And also has been cleaned thoroughly
There is no way there are any insects
Aunt
I was talking about when I was in the desert
The desert, with its poisonous snakes and ants
poisonous bees, it has everything
They like to bite people, as long as you scream
They will not bite
No matter what, I am able to escape danger
Was all due to Miss Xin Yue's help
Then Wu Ji returned to Jian An
But also gave her a great impression
She missed me greatly, so she had to think of something
So you're saying
She created this play
Was to get your attention?
That's correct
Xin Yue dares to ask
for the Royal Princess' punishment
Because of you, I will not dole out punishment
I can't keep track of the drama between you two
I am just happy I heard a story
But this is the first time I heard of a human running with a pack of wolves
Xin Yue thanks the Royal Princess' great favor
Get up, you may retreat
Earlier, heard you went hunting in the mountains
Didn't think you ran all the way into the desert
Don't think just because the Emperor likes you
So that you do not know respect
Everything must be discussed with your uncle
Look this time, we've harvest quite a bit
You must explain yourself to your uncle
Aunt is correct
Only aunt is understanding
Wu Ji will accept
I will visit uncle again
Explain my actions of the desert to him
That's right
Earlier, you were so grabby with Miss Xin Yue
If your uncle saw
He will definitely get angry
As long as Aunt do not tell him, no one dares to say anything
This Xin Yue lady is quite beautiful
As well as a brave and courageous attitude
She is quite the catch
No wonder you protect her so
No matter what, I must thank aunt for everything
Royal Princess is setting off.
Sending Royal Princess off.
Get up.
Return to mansion.
What's the feeling?
Kind of tired
Every sentence must be thought through
But my response must not be slow
My knees hurt from kneeling
That's right
You even made yourself so pretty today
You are not afraid she'll take a liking to you?
Good thing I rushed over when I heard she was coming
You were overthinking it
I was overthinking?
By the time she gifts you to the Emperor
I want to see how satisfied you'll look then
What if there's someone even better than me?
Who?
There's another lady who hasn't shown her face here?
Speak
What exactly are you planning?
No matter what today
I appreciate your efforts
Now I will ask you a question
If someone from Luo Yu Fang enters the palace
Would you blame me?
My aunt right now is like a blossomed flower to the Emperor
The emperor is looking for palace maids everywhere
They are searching very thoroughly
Even if not you, then someone else
Honest, the Princess is worried
Everytime the emperor comes to her house
The Princess will always call upon these beautiful and youthful ladies
They'll perform song and dance, as well as drink
Of course the emperor will bring one back to the palace with him
However, after two or three meetings, will toss them aside
Not angry about baby girls, not happy about baby boys
They can't all be like Wan Zi Jin, rise to the top
One beautiful song
Those that can sing well, all want to be like Wan Zi Jin
But how many can be like how my aunt (the current Empress) was
Flower like beauty, Gentle like water
You are correct
Empress Wan's position back then
No other girl can achieve
I would like further details.
Empress Wan's little brother General Wan Qian
He also has two brother-in-laws, SiMa Zhang and Chen Zhang, are all important court officials
Plus you as a nephew
One house, four major figures; Wan Empress' position really cannot be shaken
Overpraising, I don't deserve it
In front of General Wan, I am but a regular guy
Bossy and wasteful
General Wan rather not associate with me
You are?
Do I seem like it?
Earlier, why did you bring up the desert to Royal Princess?
You are talking about your living with the wolf pack
If that time, if only I saw it
I would never bring it up
But everyone saw as well
You really have thought it through thoroughly
You only now realize my brilliance?
Go feed me some fruit
Feed yourself
I am your savior
You think
I am your servant girl?
If my servant girl is anything like you
Why would I even come here to be bullied?
Right now, there's no one here
This place is also big
Why don't we compete?
Fine
Do you specialize in flirting with maids at home?
Won't you know if you come to my mansion to live for a few days?
Do you still want to call over that beauty for me to look at?
We'll talk again.
I think you should have something to say to me.
Right?
Thank you, Madame Yue, for warning me just in time.
Otherwise, Qin Xiang really would have been too hasty
and it would have backfired on me.
How did you see the clues?
Know that Royal Princess would add to the list of crimes and increase punishment?
Maybe it's because of my animal instinct.
I felt that Royal Princess was similar to a lion where dignity is difficult to violate,
and it's unfathomable.
Battle strategies have a saying, 'Know yourself and know your enemy, then all battles can be won.'
If it's not worth taking the risk, then why not just don't move at all?
Madame is really intelligent and calm,
makes one admire.
Let me say it again,
if you want me to help you, then you have to honestly talk to me.
Otherwise, I will definitely not help you.
Actually, I don't mean to harm anyone.
I can also give you my word,
in the future, I will not do anything that will affect Luo Yu Fang.
I don't trust you.
I can't use the lives in Luo Yu Fang as wager.
You saw Hua Yue Nong and already guessed that I have the same ambitious heart as you do to climb up the social ladder,
so you let your brother reject Tian Xiang Fang and came to my Luo Yu Fang.
What are your thoughts exactly?
If it's because you've never seen me so you've misunderstood me,
then it's because I've seen you, so I doubt you.
I really don't understand, that place with three thousand houses,
can it really give girls happiness?
Smart people won't choose that kind of destination.
I won't choose it, why would you choose it?
Teacher Qin's zither heart is benevolent.
He's not the kind, just for success,
to push his sister to others.
It's your own actions
that made me want to take note of all your actions.
You are not a person who is greedy for power.
Why do you want to stick yourself in that kind of place?
That's right.
I'm not willing,
but this is the road that I'm destined to take since birth.
I beg Madame Yue to help me fulfill my wish.
Destined?
Could it be because of your parents?
What's your biological father's background?
Madame Yue, from where did you see that?
I asked Qin Yuan Chao about your life in the past.
Even though you're not his father's real daughter,
but father and brothers love you and dote on you.
It's only your mother who treats you strictly.
With your flower-like age right now,
your eyes hide too much coldness.
Where did your hate come from?
I really admire you.
But, you are also the same as me.
You grew up outside the mountain pass?
Weren't you ever curious about your life?
I did think about it before,
but I basically don't care who my parents are.
I just need to know that my relatives are Father and wolves and that's alright.
Okay.
Since you have difficulty telling me, and cannot tell me,
then forgive me if it'll be hard for me to help.
Wait.
You really want to listen?
My biological father is a commanding leader at Jade Gate, and once achieved military success.
But he was framed by a trusted aide of the Emperor and died.
And that Royal Decree had the Emperor
personally issuing it.
Once the case was decided, then it's impossible to change.
Once Mother heard of this,
know that Father died even though he was innocent,
she was in so much pain.
Luckily, Mother was protected by friends
and avoided this tragedy.
That time, she was already pregnant.
In order to pass on Father's only bloodline,
she can only endure the pain and keep on living.
After Mother escaped,
she encountered brothers' Father.
Coincidentally, she was traveling in the desert.
After she was saved by Father, she married to Father as the second wife.
That time Big Brother already remembered the events,
so he knows that I'm not Father's biological daughter.
And Second Brother was still young,
so he doesn't know anything.
Mother wanted to make up for the guilt towards Father so she put all her effort into Second Brother.
So even though Second Brother knows that he's not Mother's biological son,
he sees Mother as his biological mother.
As to Father,
he never asked about Mother's past,
until Mother passed away due to illness.
From what I'm hearing, afterwards, your mother
lived quite happily.
Even though our lives were considered stable,
but Mother's pain never stopped.
She could never forget
the pain of losing her husband.
So Mother
would always bring me back to where my biological father was killed,
to pay respects to my father who died a wronged death.
Mother didn't allow me to cry,
she said that tears can't help save me.
She wants me to smile,
I can only smile.
Qin Xiang.
I think that your smartest action
is to forget all of it.
Your Mother can't force a revenge that can't be acted upon towards you.
She's not a good mother.
She can't torment you because of her own pain.
If your biological father
is really a person that's worth a woman's love,
then he will only hope that you'll be happy,
and not have you suffer under pain and torment.
A lifetime of shouldering this hate
is tormenting to me.
If you don't give up hate,
your life that's just beginning
will have already ended.
You already can't chase after happiness.
Just started,
and already ended.
Actually,
I am also very helpless.
I had love towards my mother,
had a promise towards her. At that time...
We were helped by the citizens outside of the customs
They once helped us.
I also hope that place can be peaceful.
You already have a happy start.
You can live life happily on Southern Dynasty's large land.
The current Emperor rules wisely.
Back when your father was killed, it probably has nothing to do with him.
It's probably just a misunderstanding.
How do you expect me to believe,
just give up revenge like that?
What would the result be?
Unless, you can help me.
Accept my request.
Can you do it?
How do you want me to help you?
Think of a way to help me enter the Palace and see the Emperor.
Ask for a clear explanation.
It's not difficult for you to enter the Palace.
But if you want me to help you,
then you must give up on your hatred.
I can. I promise you.
Xin Yue, I'm really grateful that you're willing to help me.
But,
in the future,
don't tell anyone else about your background.
This is my first time, towards another person,
talking about my background.
I think it's also the last time.
Thank you.
Helping her enter the Palace, I also have some personal desires.
I hope it can help Jiu Ye.
At the same time,
I hope that Qin Xiang can give up on her revenge,
and find the happiness that belongs to her.
Jiu Ye!
Don't panic, say it slowly.
How is Luo Yu Fang's business recently?
Xin Yue is still managing well?
At the beginning, everyone at Luo Yu Fang was very sad.
But Sister Yue had different ways of thinking.
She even prepared to buy four new theaters
to recover everyone's hope.
Xin Yu can use her wits to scheme and inspire others.
It really surprises people.
Towards Sister Yue, Wu Ye and Aunt Hong follow every piece of advice.
Right now, they're moving all over the place
to arrange the purchase of the four best theaters.
Everything is still being discussed, but the progress is smooth.
Jiu Ye, say, this time Sister Yue,
is she lacking security?
Is she too hasty in trying to succeed?
Xin Yue is different from normal girls.
She has insight and tolerance.
Then do we need to secretly help Sister Yue?
Allow her to purchase theaters even more smoothly?
Since I already gave Luo Yu Fang to her,
then I shouldn't interfere anymore.
Really won't help her a little more?
Since she can walk, why use a crutch?
I used your method to bargain.
Naturally, everyone saw Hua Yue Nong's effect,
they were willing to lower their price,
and sell their theater to us.
It's good news.
Yes.
Afterwards, other theaters would treat Luo Yu Fang as the head of the pack.
Yue Er, you can really predict things accurately.
It's Aunt Hong's detailed preparations that allowed this to go so smoothly.
Did you know?
The theaters that we put our sights on were so happy.
Like fishes jumping into the dragon clan.
They're also anticipating how you can make them
improve their price one hundred times over.
As the business gets larger, the responsibility grows too.
In the future, everyone will have to work harder.
No matter how much harder, it's worth it.
As long as we can stand tall and proud.
We should discuss what we should perform after Hua Yue Nong.
House master, house master. Someone sent something over.
What?
-Don't know.-Who sent it?
Didn't leave a name. Said that once house master sees it, she'll understand.
So cute.
Cute is cute,
but cute is useless.
If these two are made of pure gold,
then it's not bad.
You give it.
Get me some millets.
Alright.
Who sent it?
You're being foolishly happy. Hurry and think.
What should we perform after Hua Yue Nong?
You... are so naughty (tao qi),
then you'll be called Xiao Tao.
You... are so modest (qian rang), then you'll be called Xiao Qian.
I'm called Xiao Yue.
I don't know if you guys can understand what I'm saying.
A shame that I only know wolf howls and don't know bird coos.
Should I knock or flip over the wall?
Should just flip over the wall.
Is it Yue Er?
Uncle Shi, you still haven't rested yet!
Jiu Ye already left orders to open the door for you.
Thank you, Uncle Shi.
Go in.
Your skills aren't bad.
Thank you for the pigeons that you sent me.
I really like it.
Do they have their own names?
Not yet.
I casually gave them names.
What are they called?
One that is overbearing and naughty is called Xiao Tao.
One that is gentle and modest is called Xiao Qian.
Then in the future, I'll have to call you Xiao Yue?
Right.
Next time I introduce you, I'll call you Xiao Jiu!
This whistle is exquisite.
There are two pigeons flying together carved on it.
The teacher that trains pigeons says that Xiao Tao and Xiao Qian are the smartest pigeons he has ever seen.
In order for them to not recognize a master so early,
every time he feeds them, he doesn't let them see.
The first month, you have to personally feed them.
After they recognize you, you don't have to use the cage anymore.
It's difficult to listen to.
I don't know how to.
You teach me.
I gifted you two pigeons,
so of course I have to teach you how to use it.
This bamboo whistle is custom made.
Different pitches represent different orders.
If you learn it, then Xiao Tao and Xiao Qian can understand your words.
Then hurry and teach me.
Three fingers
press down on the three sound holes.
My heart is shaking unsteadily
and is numb.
It opens in a circular manner, and leisurely circles back.
Like a silk thread, lingering without breaking.
In this world, how many suited pairs are able to be like them who can use zither and flute to express their emotions?
One plays the zither and one blows the flute,
I think you guys must be composing a song.
But there isn't anyone here,
who are they performing for?
I believe in their eyes,
the audience consists only of each other.
The other people are not important and aren't their primary concerns.
According to house master's arrangements, I just finished a new song.
I was just teaching Miss Ding Ling how to play and sing it.
So it was like this.
How about I sing it to Madame Yue once and see if you like it?
The meaning behind this song must be extremely sentimental.
That's correct. So it turns out that Madame Yue already heard it once.
This needs to be listened?
Looking at your expression right now, isn't it clear from the blushes on your face?
I don't understand what Madame Yue is talking about,
but I know if you guys are looking for Brother Qin, you must have something to discuss.
I'll go back first.
Sister in-law, walk slowly!
Ding Ling is a good lady.
Don't disappoint her.
How did you guys suddenly spout nonsense?
Don't talk about Miss Ding like that.
Musician Qin, when do you plan on marrying Ding Ling?
It'll be good to give me time to prepare my heart.
You, don't tease my brother anymore.
My zither is broken, I want to take it for repairs.
You accompany me?
I don't have free time.
I need to find Ding Ling to listen to songs.
Boss!
We need to repair this zither.
Okay, let me see.
Light but not shallow, dark but not severe.
It transcends the beginning of time, refined and simple.
Both solid and empty, it has a distant tranquility.
It's clear, melodious, and noble.
Looks like Miss is Mister Li's soul mate.
After all, soul mates are hard to find.
Why not let me introduce you?
No need to.
A casual encounter doesn't require meeting.
Thank you, Boss.
When can my zither be repaired?
You can take it after two days.
Then I'll trouble you. I'll take my leave.
Okay, Miss, walk slowly.
Boss.
Mister Li.
That Hu zither's sound isn't bad. It can be considered as one of the best.
-I decided to buy it.-Thank you, Mister.
This painting has been colored repeatedly using a meticulous brush technique.
Within its gorgeousness, it shows intricacy, coarse strength, brilliance, calm elegance, and similar changes.
It can be seen that the painter has superb and exquisite painting skills.
It can be considered as a rare quality good.
Mister, the zither owner just left.
She's a lady with an uncommon temperament.
It's just that her face is covered by a veil.
She heard you playing the zither and praised you enormously.
Never would have thought that my insignificant skills
would still bring about passion to a soul mate.
Mister is too modest.
Originally, I wanted to introduce the lady for you to meet,
but she politely refused.
If we are destined, we'll meet naturally.
Miss is really able to bring the painting alive by adding the finishing touch!
Thank you, Boss, for your praise.
This painting shall be gifted to you then.
Hope that you won't temporarily throw it away.
Alright, alright, alright. I believe a good painting will have someone who would admire it.
I'll take my leave.
Miss, walk slowly.
Boss!
This...
General Li,
I didn't mean to offend and paint birds on your painting.
A few strokes
and the flock of geese under the sunset sun
created liveliness upon an originally depressing scenery.
That day, I just didn't know what the painting was lacking.
I always thought it was lacking.
That's why I threw it away.
The confidante that you're talking about
is a lady who covered her face with a veil.
Again, it's a lady with her face covered.
The sunset in the desert right now...
what does it look like as well?
There are many things that don't need to be proven
Like how do I prove that I love you?
If the chance is lost, then I will lose it forever
Is it necessary to confront feelings more honestly?
Thought time would be able to melt your heart
Stubbornly believing that one day you will be sober
Yet how is it that only one person goes forward when trying to become closer?
Maybe by letting go, it can be held tighter
I think I can really
Can give up loving your stubbornness
I can understand your decision
I can accept my fate
I think I really love you
Even if it's more painful, I'll sincerely wish you the best
Loving a person requires courage
Heard that there's a kind of courage called giving up
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