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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 7
The sunset in the desert right now,
what would it look like as well?
-Look, today's sunset is really beautiful.-Right.
-It looks really good. Would our lives be like this in the future?-Yes.
Would it be alright if you brought me here to watch the sunset when I'm old?
Alright.
Do you know who I drew?
It is getting late
You guys should go back.
Otherwise Xiao Yue would worry.
How should I refer Qin Xiang to the Royal Princess?
You, you, you! Look at me!
How many pieces has it been?
See if I will color your whiteness with black like the crows!
It's really remarkable. Bullying a pigeon on a bright clear day.
I pick on him?
How come you don't ask how it normally picks on me?!
What can be eaten, used, or worn, which of those has it not dirtied?!
Xiao Tao, the next time you're like this, I'll cook you!
Leave.
Don't leave, your face is about to become a flowery cat face.
I'll help you wipe.
Thanks.
There's still more.
Don't move.
You!
You are the most appropriate partner for Xiao Tao!
Go out. Who let you come in?
The Art of War?
You want to become a female General?
Without getting the owner's consent, you're randomly looking at things.
It's the actions of a despicable person!
I'm not a gentleman, and you're not a proper lady. It happens to be a perfect match.
I have official business that I haven't discussed with you yet.
Qin Xiang.
Come over here.
Do you need to wipe your drool?
I can still hold it.
No need to bother.
Take off your veil.
This arrogant lecher is called Wei Wu Ji.
Mister Wei.
Leave.
Hey.
How can your attitude be so mean to such a great beauty?
You want to know?
Take a walk with me and I'll tell you
make sure you wash your face clean
Xiao Qian.
How come only you came back?
Where's Xiao Tao?
Xiao Tao was being naughty, so it became a black crow.
However, I suffered even though I'm innocent.
Xiao Tao directly came upon my body.
Coincidentally, I wore a plain white robe today.
Even though the ink had half dried,
but there were still little stains.
Clothes were dirtied,
but I still had to use effort to wash the bird.
Xiao Tao, you should say,
do I settle this score with you? Or do I find Xiao Yue to settle this?
Xiao Tao.
I'll see how long you can avoid me.
♫ No need to cry about marriage ♫
♫ Wish to have a wholehearted person, not separating even when hair turns white ♫
♫ The bamboo pole curls, the fish tail strains ♫
♫ Men should value emotions, why use money as a knife? ♫
♫ Grief after grief, no need to cry about marriage ♫
♫ Wish to have a wholehearted person, not separating even when hair turns white ♫Xiao Tao is unethical, can't spoil!
Right now, it doesn't fear me one bit.
Runs away when it creates trouble, cannot connive!
If I knew earlier, I wouldn't have reported you.
Throat is already a lot better.
It's just that the coptis is too bitter. When you boil it the second time, put less.
♫ White like the snow on the mountains ♫
♫ Bright like the moon after the clouds clear ♫
♫ Heard husband has a different heart ♫
♫ So I came to make an end ♫
♫ Today we compete with wine ♫
♫ Tomorrow, we'll part by the canal ♫
♫ Elegantly walking on the royal canal ♫
Madame Yue.
Enter.
What are you looking at that makes you so preoccupied?
I'm looking at the honeysuckles floating on top of the water.
Under the candlelight, it looks good.
Really?
It turns out that the honeysuckle is also called "mandarin duck vine".(T/N: lovers vine)
When it first blossoms, it's white.
Afterwards, it turns yellow.
When it's white, it's like silver. When it's yellow, it's like gold.
When gold and silver match together, it's a gorgeous scene.
So it's called "Gold Silver Flower" (Jin Yin Hua, or honeysuckle)
And because it has one pedicel with two flowers,
the flower stamen is on the outside,
it is in pairs and never leaves each other.
It's like male and female companions,
and like mandarin ducks dancing.
So it's also called "Mandarin Ducks Vine" (Yuan Yang Teng, or Couples Vine)
So honeysuckle is like that.
Mandarin ducks dancing, never leaving each other.
(Sighs)
It really makes one envious.
How good it must be to be a honeysuckle.
But,
honeysuckle can't choose who to be with.
But humans can choose.
It's just that,
there are some people's personality and background
that already made the decision for them.
And I can only follow along her hopes.
Other people's decision?
I'm talking about Qin Xiang.
She persists in entering the Palace,
to look for an answer.
Actually, I think that she can find a person in the city and live happily.
But since she has already decided, then she can do as she wishes.
But, no matter what,
her determination is stronger than us.
Madame Yue, is there anything
that I can help you with?
If I need help,
I won't hold back.
Thanks.
Why are you looking for me?
It's nothing special.
I saw your lights still on, so I thought I would come take a look
It's getting late
Rest early.
I'll go back first.
Alright.
Xiao Qian!
10 grams of coptis, 12.5 grams of common gardenia.(T/N: 1 qian is approximately 5 grams)
12.5 grams of honeysuckle.
2.5 grams of licorice.
Boil it on low fire, drink it like water.
The coptis is at its lowest amount, can't lower it anymore.
If you still think it's bitter, add a bit of honey.
Xiao Tao isn't willing to go back.
I'm afraid Xiao Qian also wants to accompany it.
Sleep early.
No backbone.
Go be with your pampered wife!
Aunt, Wu Ji wishes Aunt good health.
Commoner Xin Yue, kowtows to meet Royal Princess.
Hurry and rise.
Thank you, Royal Princess.
You came here personally to ask for an appearance. What is it?
Xin Yue has a problem and wants advice from you.
Xin Yue, tell me.
I have a lady in my workshop.
appearance is far above a common girl.
Her dancing is touching and she is intelligent.
She is good at music and her talent is refined.
It's as if she shouldn't stay in the workshop.
I came here specifically to ask for Royal Princess's advice.
Right now, you're managing four theaters. Those in your court can be considered as beauties.
The one that makes you praise her, she must not be common.
She's Qin Yuan Qi's sister.
Royal Princess heard of Qian Yuan Qi's music.
Even though this girl's zither skills can't be compared to her brother,
but it's also not ordinary music.
As long as she has 60%-70% of Qin Yuan Qi's zither skills,
it's enough to establish foothold in Jian An City.
I only fear that she has 80%.
Bring her to see me.
I request that Royal Princess give me a few more days.
I want to polish the beauty again, so that she is at her best when she sees Royal Princess.
Then,
you came to report to me so early,
why is it?
There's a battle strategy that says,
the man hasn't gone out to battle but has already calculated all possibilities of winning,
that way he will gain more.
Man that hasn't gone out to battle but doesn't calculate all possibilities, will only gain less.
One who has thought more wins over the one who has thought less.
Also, the situation depends on whether there's been thought.
What I can do is prepare the weapon.
Planning the situation is placed upon Royal Princess.
You're so straightforward with your words,
it's similar to Wei Wu Ji's style.
Royal Princess is intelligent and has the ability.
I don't need to skirt around the topic and be secretive,
which may make Royal Princess view it lightly.
I heard,
the money you used to buy theaters,
one half is borrowed from the ladies in your court.
There's written evidence that says
the money returned within a year comes along with 2% interest.
There will be 5% interest if the money is returned within 2 years.
Yes.
At that moment, Xin Yue wasn't able to accumulate the funds,
but I didn't want to miss the great business chance.
I was helpless, so I could only do that.
That move you made while being helpless
was a pretty good move.
Luo Yu Fang's business gains money every passing day.
Once other theaters' ladies heard of this, they also wagered their fortunes on you.
Just one "benefit" word
and it brought scattered sand
to combine together.
Bounding by a common cause. In the end, they can only turn towards you.
Human hearts are joined,
anything is already half a success.
You go back.
Looking at your actions, I believe that you won't disappoint me.
I will wait to see your beauty.
I thank Royal Princess.
Alright.
Now that the official business is done,
I'll bring you to a fun place.
What kind of fun place?
Don't worry, I won't sell you.
That's right, Mister Wei won't do small transactions.
You really understand me.
You haven't told me where we're going.
You'll know when you go.
Let's go!
Do you like it?
Coincidentally, my Hu friend invited me and I immediately accepted.
I just knew you'd like it
Come.
Come down.
Happy? Fun?
Your dancing isn't bad.
Here, sample their goat milk wine.
Here.
You're doing it again.
It's clean. If you don't believe, look at it yourself.
They all look the same
Jiu Ye!
-Jiu Ye, how are you here?-Sister Yue,
how come you're here too?
I brought her here.
I'm Wei Wu Ji.
I've heard of Jiu Ye's name a lot.
General Wei, nice to meet you.
Nice to meet you.
It turns out that you guys know each other.
Then I don't need to introduce.
Even though we've never met,
in Jian An City, who has never heard of Shi House's Jiu Ye's big name?
General, you're humble.
General Wei is a young hero.
Hearing a hundred rumors is really nothing like seeing the real thing.
You're overpraising me.
Jiu Ye,
where are you going now?
It's not early anymore, we're getting ready to go back.
I'll escort you.
Since it's your first time here, why not stay a little longer.
Have some more fun.
Right, right. Where's the logic in leaving when you just came?
Sister Yue, Jiu Ye still has me here. You can be rest assured.
Jiu Ye.
Then, hope we'll meet again.
I'll take my leave.
It looks like the relationship between you and Jiu Ye isn't shallow.
It doesn't seem like you're just friends.
Jiu Ye treats me very well.
Honestly, he is not just a friend.
I feel
like I owe him.
Owe him what?
I don't know how to say it.
In any case, without Jiu Ye, the me right now wouldn't exist.
Actually when I first came to Jian An,
I always hoped I would encounter you.
In the end, Jiu Ye found me first.
There are so things,
if it's missed, then it's missed.
Whether it's a loss or gain,
right now, haven't I still encountered you?
Even though the difference is small, but what I lost is huge.
But it doesn't matter.
Even if it's fighting in war, there's also times when mistakes happen.
As long as it's corrected in time, rush on a fast horse, and continue on a restless journey,
going towards the correct direction,
anything can be taken back.
Do you understand my meaning?
I don't want to understand.
I can say it again.
Battling...
Not that I don't understand, it's that I don't want to.
I don't want to understand.
You two,
don't always run to my place.
Xiao Yue is your owner.
You guys must
make her happy in place of me.
Understand?
It's late, you two hurry and go back.
Otherwise, Xiao Yue would be worried.
Xiao Qian, come over here.
Come here.
The things I want to say to Xiao Yue,
the things that I can say,
I've said most of it.
The things I shouldn't say,
I would never say it again.
Little fool,
even though there are things I really want to say,
but I fear that if I say it, it will only hurt people.
Then why should I say it?
There's no silk strip.
Why didn't you two bring some news back?
House master, house master.
Aunt Hong and Miss Qin Xiang said they're looking for you.
Alright.
Everything has a start.
A few days ago, I've already made an appearance with Royal Princess.
I need to arrange an appropriate time
to let Qin Xiang see Royal Princess.
Then it can be any time.
No.
If you want to see the Royal Princess, if you want to enter the Palace,
then you must set your heart to it.
You must succeed with one step.
So Qin Xiang, starting today,
you need to use the shortest time to complete the tasks I have for you.
I wish to hear your advice.
This is "The Art of War",
the complete text is 13 chapters with 7,476 characters.
It's separated into making plans, combat, planning attacks, army formation, army power, what is real and false, military debate,
the 9 transformations, army march, ground formation, the 9 fields, fire attacks, and using spies.
I want you to remember it thoroughly.
Really need to look at these?
Shouldn't she put more effort in the appearance?
Actually, if she doesn't dress up,
she's already beautiful enough.
Today, we'll start with making plans.
Your battlefield is in the Palace where there are many courts.
You need to fight with the Emperor,
with Queen, Concubines, and other beauties.
This is a fight without weapons.
But the amount of blood and risk is not below the battles between countries.
The Emperor ascended the throne at the age of 16,
this year he's 36.
It's just the age for a man
where everything is at its highest.
Both academics and martial arts aren't bad.
His actions are usually unexpected.
There are times when he's cold and emotionless,
there are times when he's delicate and emotional.
The Emperor's mother,
the Empress Dowager, before she married the previous Emperor,
she already had a daughter with another person.
The Empress Dowager herself isn't willing to mention it.
But after the Emperor found out, he personally searched
for the half-(older) sister from the same mother but different father.
Not caring about the court officials' refusal, he gave her a title.
That's Princess Zhao Yang.
So Princess Zhao Yang's position is weighed differently from others?
Right.
Looks like,
even though the Emperor is the person I need to win over,
he is also the only person I can depend on.
This will become a battle of hearts between a man and woman.
I've never had experience interacting intimately with men,
and he has indulged himself many times.
How do I defend in this battle of hearts?
These are "Yellow Emperor's Inner Classic", "Natural Girl Scriptures",
"Ten Questions", "Yin and Yang Combinations", and "On Principles of the Universe".
The "Yellow Emperor's Inner Classic" is a medical scripture.
I've never heard of the others.
Could it be that I have to learn medicine?
Colors decline as days go by. The principle is to love the past.
We can't reject aging.
But we can delay its arrival.
"Yellow Emperor's Inner Classic" generally depicts female's physiology.
Base on this, you can use it to take care of your body.
But what's more important is...
more important is...
the other books talk about...
-talks about...-It talks about the bedroom skills.
Xin Yue, did you look at it?
No.
Just now, I heard you guys talking about wanting to become a phoenix,
these books are still far from it.
Aunt Hong, can you take care of those books for me?
These books are rare.
You want me to take care of it, difficult.
Then, what do we do?
Even though it's hard, Aunt Hong must have a way.
It's not that there's no way,
honestly, in Jian An City, the place that has these kinds of books is none other than the Palace.
The only way is if Yue Er...
you go find Wei Wu Ji to help out.
What's the big deal about this?
Right now, I'll go and ask Wei Wu Ji for it.
How do I ask?
It's such an awkward issue.
It's practically unspeakable.
Xin Yue,
you are a theater's house master.
If you said something, you should be able to do it.
Moreover, those books aren't for you to read,
what is there to be scared of?
Go forward courageously.
How long are you going to keep going back and forth in my place?
I have something to discuss with you.
Does it go into details?
Alright.
Please.
I have something that I need you to help me with.
Say.
I want to trouble you to
help me find some books.
What books? It wouldn't be books about military strategies again, right?
No.
If you have something to say, hurry and say it. Don't keep stopping over there.
It's...
It's about male and female...
Male and female... related to that thing.
What?
That?
Which?
What you just said, I didn't really understand it.Can you be more elaborate?
If you're not looking, then I'll leave.
Are you reading it,
or giving it to others to read?
Give it to others to read.
This kind of thing, I fear that in the Palace, those are the only copies.
When they're copying for record use, I'll order them to make an extra copy.
After a few days, I'll personally send it over to you.
Thanks.
No need for thanks.
These kinds of books, it's good if you look at it more, it'll help you immensely.
But if you can't understand it, I can help you.
Mister Wei is really helpful.
The books are sent over so quickly.
Yue Er,
do you want Qin Xiang to start reading immediately?
Rare, it's really rare.
Rare to see you two like this.
Normally, when you two are doing things, one is smarter and calmer than the other.
Right now, not even one complete sentence can be said.
Qin Xiang, this is just the beginning.
There's still many things that need to be done.
I will look at it.
Thank you Aunt Hong for your concern.
I should just go to other places in our Jian An City to expensively hire
girls that are most familiar with this topic to help you with your lessons.
When you take your lessons, I'll order people to use a screen to help you block.
I won't let them know who is attending the lessons.
Then you can be by yourself without shyness, and put your effort in training.
Yue Er, how about you and Qin Xiang attend the lessons together?
In any case, it's something that you'll use sooner or later.
What? Did I say something wrong?
Could it be that you don't have a guy that you like?
Aunt Hong.
I have some things that I need to discuss with Qin Xiang personally.
Alright.
Then, I won't disturb you two.
You as a housemaster,
you are somewhat imposing.
Aunt Hong intentionally ridiculed us today. If I let her continue, what would it become?
But what Aunt Hong said isn't wrong.
You can look at it with me. Come.
I'm not looking. Look at it yourself.
Alright.
♫ There are many things that can't be proven ♫
♫ Like how do I prove that I love you ♫
♫ If I miss the chance, then ♫
♫ I'll lose it forever. Should I ♫
♫ confront feelings more honestly? ♫
♫ Thought time would be able to melt your heart ♫
♫ Stubbornly believing that one day you'll be sober ♫
♫ How is that only one person goes forward when trying to become closer? ♫
♫ Maybe by letting go, it can be held tighter ♫
♫ I think that I can really, can give up the stubbornness in loving you ♫
♫ I can understand your decision ♫
♫ I can accept my fate ♫
Jiu Ye,
I had a weird dream, it had a bit of an aftertaste, and it was a bit funny.
I want to tell you,
but, I also want to know
did you have a dream?
In your dreams, would you see me?
I hope that you'll see me.
Master,
are these used so that the honeysuckle can climb on it?
Right.
Miss Xin,
bury these seeds in the soil and it'll be good if you water it every day.
-Understood. Thank you, Master.-No need for thanks.
If there's nothing else, then I'll leave first.
-Master, then I'll escort you.-Alright, I'm leaving.
When the honeysuckles blossom,
I'll invite Jiu Ye to look at the flowers with me.
There still isn't a silk strip from Jiu Ye.
Why do I feel that every time Jiu Ye is getting closer and closer,
once I reach out,
he will suddenly turn around and go far away from me?
Why?
Does he even have me in his heart?
Could it be
that I have to always probe like this,
and guess his thoughts?
You didn't hear the knocking sound.
House master, looking for me so early in the day, what is it?
I want to ask you to accompany me to see Musician Qin to ask something.
Oh, what is it?
What my brother can answer, I also understand.
A man's feelings must be answered by a man.
What girls think may not suit a man's heart.
Moreover, your brother is just right.
Accompanying or not?
If I can be lazy, why can't I accompany you?
How are you learning the knowledge from the books and lessons?
Talk about it.
You, if you want to know, wouldn't you know if you personally went to the lessons?
I wouldn't put in the effort.
If I want to learn, then I want to learn the most important parts.
After you learned it,
then it'll be okay if you tell me.
The best?
You, really don't know shame.
You still haven't found a husband and you're already thinking these things.
If others find out, you'll definitely not be able to marry.
You're retaliating against me, right?
Is it that only you are allowed to make fun of others,
and not allow others to tease you?
Xin Yue, even though you don't know your age,
but judging by the looks, it shouldn't be too far off from mine.
Don't just keep thinking about business.
You have to consider your big life event carefully.
You don't have parents who'll think for you,
so if you don't worry about it for yourself,
do you want to just keep sitting and waiting till you're old?
I've never seen Shi House's house master,
but I can see that you're very concerned about him.
I can imagine that he must have something good.
If the age is appropriate and he hasn't wed yet,
-how about you---Alright, girl.
You're going to be married,
so you can't see others happy.
Nice hearts don't have nice returns.
Ding Ling has Musician Qin leading her so she's really putting in a lot of work.
Madame Yue,
I really came here to ask for advice about a song from Musician Qin.
I still haven't asked anything.
And I also didn't say anything about how you two never leave each other.
You already rushed to explain.
It looks like there's a bit...
You guys still have things to discuss. I'm going back first.
She's still not your sister in-law!
It's done. With you supporting her, in the future, my courtyard has a Empress.
My brother and Ding Ling are gentle and polite people.
They're not rogue-like, like you!
I don't drink tea, I just drink water.
So, I can only use water to service guests.
Thank you, Musician Qin.
Brother, Xin Yue has something to ask you.
If Madame Yue has a problem, then sit down and talk.
Right.
How are you managing with the Palace people?
Because Princess Zhao Yang brought me in, so everyone treats me well.
I heard that after the Emperor heard your music skills,
he praised you enormously.
He did award me some things,
but it doesn't count as enormous praise and reward.
You live here,
is it convenient to go back and forth from the Palace?
I have a carriage coming and going, so it's very convenient.
Xin Yue, what do you really want to ask?
Could it be that you came here to ask only about Brother's living habits?
It's like this.
There's a person whose feelings are very reserved,
and really likes music.
There's a girl who wants to tell him her feelings,
but don't know what men think of in their hearts.
She doesn't dare to say it directly.
Musician Qin, what do you think the girl can do to express her feelings?
And it can make the other person accept it more easily?
Xin Yue, where's your "Art of War"?
Where are your usual theories?
It turns out that you're just another Zhao Kuo who has theories that are useless when put into action.
Then, I have to assess a bit,
the things that you taught me, are they useful?
I never looked upon this as a battle.
Because from the start, I've opened my heart.
I just hope
I can enter his heart.
There's no calmness and sanity,
just one heart.
I think that my zither is repaired,
I'll go out and get my zither now.
You guys take your time talking.
Madame Yue, I'm a musician.
I only know how to use music to express my feelings.
I think, right now it's time to listen to this song.
Boss,
is our zither repaired?
Miss, the zither is repaired. May Miss please try it out?
Please.
Looks like Miss is very satisfied.
The zither sound is better than before.
I don't dare to take credit for it.
Mister Li San helped Miss repair it.
Mister Li San?
Boss, did you hear the zither sound?
It's very common to hear zither sounds. Isn't there a zither shop next door?
Mister Li! Mister Li!
Is it that person who was playing the Hu zither that day?
Right, that's him. Mister Li specializes in instruments.
He saw your zither and couldn't stop himself from loving it.
He persisted in repairing it for you.
Looks like you two are destined people.
♫ There are many things that don't need to be proven ♫
♫ Like how do I prove that I love you? ♫
♫ If I miss the chance, then I'll lose it forever ♫
♫ Should I confront feelings more honestly? ♫
♫ Thought time would be able to melt your heart ♫
♫ Stubbornly believing that one day you'll be sober ♫
♫ How is that only one person goes forward when trying to become closer? ♫
♫ Maybe by letting go, it can be held tighter ♫
♫ I think that I can really, can really give up the stubbornness in loving you ♫
♫ I can understand your decision ♫
♫ I can accept my fate ♫
♫ I think that 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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