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Military orders as urgent as a falling meteorite
Yearning has never been lasting
The war is not over, there is no place I can call home.
I cannot predict the outcome of war
A lone soldier advances against the foot of Qilian mountain
I mount the horse even if life is the price I am paying
Let my arms be your rampart
If I fall down then let us meet in heaven
Let the upwind ambition dry the tears
and ride towards life and death
Let my arms be your rampart
If I fall down then let us meet in heaven
Because I know that you too are looking at the moon
to wait for me to come back and become
the rampart that protects you.
Episode 13
Your Highness, Miss Xin Yue has arrived.
Greetings to Your Highness.
Rise.
Thank you, Your Highness.
Sit.
-All of you may leave.-Yes.
Xin Yue, I heard that General Li created a ruckus at Luo Yu Fang?
Your Highness, your information is fast and accurate indeed.
If I can't even handle something small like that,
I have entered the palace in vain.
That makes sense.
Master Li was angry that I lied to him...
and caused him to miss his chance at happiness with a certain someone.
So I've tallied up my losses, and I'm going seek payment from a certain someone.
Don't worry. A certain someone will definitely pay you back.
Then I'll have to thank that certain someone.
I never thought that a man like
General Li, who kills a countless amount of enemies,
cannot win against the word "love".
Every human has a weakness.
You won't let him be right?
Xin Yue
When I entered the Palace, I found out
that the harem is controlled by Empress Wan.
And the outside has Great General Wan and General Sima
And now there is that Wei Wuji.
Even though I am loved now,
an emperor's love doesn't last that long.
Everyone inside the palace looks at power.
Princess Zhaoyang is arrogant.
Empress Wan looks like she is gentle,
and aloof.
Because the people besides her, do what she needs to do already.
She is happy to be a good person on the outside,
but actually.. - Your Highness.
You can go now.
Your Highness, are you sick?
You know that I have always been weak,
I have to take care of myself
so I can be prepared to bear a son.
I heard that when girls become mothers
their thoughts will change for the children.
I will help my mother perform her wish
and so my child too has to help me finish my wish.
Let's not talk about me anymore, how about you?
You're not that young anymore, did you find someone yet?
If I want to get married, there has to be someone willing to.
If you agree, then of course there will be someone.
But I will only marry the one I love.
Love?
What is love?
What is not love?
I don't know anymore.
Xin Yue, our personalities are actually very similar.
If it wasn't because I have things to worry about,
maybe...
Good, good, good. -Grandpa, please sit.
I wish for Grandpa to be healthy.
Look at her mouth,
I also wish
all the best for you.
Then I wish for you to have better business!
Sister Yue, please sit.
The same day of last year, coincidentally is the day that we met again.
it is also New Years, so I decide
to make today as your birthday.
You told me that New Years is my birthday,
but why did you forget?
Is that Xiao Yue?
Come inside.
Happy New Years
Are you angry?
That means you're not angry.
How was last year?
Last night, Jing Yan and Shen Xing
ate dinner with me.
They put in a lot of effort and made me a few interesting dishes.
What was it "Safety for the Elders and the Young" and "Family Reunion"?
We ate and sang
We sang something like "Happy hehe, Big New Year"
I don't remember what as after that.
I am angry, can you not see it?
You should ask me with care
"Why are you angry?"
"Did I do something wrong?"
Why are you angry?
Did I do something wrong?
How can he be so dull? (not understand the signals she's giving)
What did I like about you?
Weird personality
Looks nice and gentle on the outside but he completely isolates himself
Even though he knows a lot,
I don't really want to marry a book
His identity is also suspicious,
he looks like he is a citizen of Nanchao
but does many things related to the desert.
So many cons.
I already asked.
And you didn't reply,
so what should I do?
You have no sincerity, might as well not ask.
Keep saying how much fun you had.
Come here and take a look,
is this enough sincerity?
Golden like sand, clear like water.
It's actually a small crescent lake lying on golden sand!
The earrings make a moon, your name. (yue means moon)
Meeting for the first time in the deserts
Before the blue waters, if we didn't fight, we wouldn't have met.
Such a small thing,
Can be made to be so exquisite
The artisan's talent is quite rarely seen
Since its so rare that you are so generous,
then I'm not going to be mad anymore.
Let's take a walk outside
Jiu Ye, everything is ready.
You didn't call for me.
I thought you were not keeping your promise
and already forgot.
How could I forget?
On this day every year, I will make live happily.
That's all up to you.
What are you saying?
I saw you making a bamboo flute earlier.
The bamboo was brought back by a friend from Mount Jiuyi.
It grew on the shady side of the rocks for ten years, where the grounds were solid
so after the flute is made, the sounds of the notes won't change due to the change of the climate
it also has a beautiful name called "Xiang Fei" (Consort Xiang) Bamboo
it's sound when compared to other flutes, is more clean and graceful
then it is the famous "er huang nv yin" bamboo
quite right
the blemishes on the bamboo is liken that of tears
and looks very beautiful
I have many flutes, this time, it was because such rare material is hard to come by
afraid that it will be left to gather dust that I had the urge
if you like it, after I finish crafting it, I will gift it to you
I'm a person who will won't say no to good items
This matter we have to discuss with Jiu Ye
Wishing eldest brother Shi and second brother Shi
This year your body will be healthy, business well
Yes, it's the new year
We also wish Miss Xin Yue to have all your wishes fulfilled
Business go well
Thank you
I get it
So Jiu Ye has been so busy,
because he wanted to give you a new year's gift
If you put it that way...Jiu Ye...
I heard when Jiu Ye was young he learned how to make jade
But he didn't practice every day
He could only make these little things
So he hired a master to learn for a long time
Towards handcrafts, Jiu Ye has a talent for it.
No matter what it is,
there's none that he's not able to create once he picks it up.
But seeing him do things this time,
we feel like it's the world's hardest thing to make,
the thing that needs the most attention,
and that is women's accessories.
This...was done by Jiu Ye personally?
I don't know how old I am this year
Wandering around here,
I need to find my own happiness
I'm the kind, gentle, cute, and intelligent Xin Yue
Even if you're a cloud, I need to hang on to you.
You like me, right?
If you wish to be a roc,(mythical bird of prey)
I'm willing to become wind and support you.
If you like to be a lost butterfly,
Then I can also be a little butterfly
If what you envy is a young cow heading out Hangu Pass through the West,
and from then on, the traces will be gone without a trace,
then we can buy a few horses that run faster than old men.
We can disappear more completely.
I'm trying to cheer myself on
How come the more I write the more my heart becomes sour?
He likes me
He likes me...
He does like me...
Sister Ding Ling, come and play with us
No need, you guys go
Brother Qin, let's go.
Okay
We're leaving
Yue Er
I'm going out with Wu Ye for a bit
Smells so nice. So lonely, is it just you?
Just perfect, I happen to be one person too.
Why don't us two lonely people go out onto the streets for a wander.
What do you think?
Go, not go?
I'll go
What does the phrase on the fortune mean?
This means that this year you'll meet your true love!
Then what about the next phrase?
This phrase is saying that person is by your side!
Young Lady, on this fortune it says,
In your home this year someone will meet with misfortune
Then what should I do?
No need to fret Young Lady. As long as every day you come and light some incense,
If your heart is sincere, it'll come true.
Thank you Mister, thank you
No need to thank me
The milky way longs for double stars
The silent desert buries sadness
What did you ask for?
I won't tell you!
I know without asking
If it's not for business then it's for fate
Business? It's all held in the palm of your hand.
Based on your personality you won't ask
Then it should be for fate!
Of course not
How come you're not looking for an interpretation?
I won't ask
If I ask someone who doesn't even know his own life, doesn't that mean I'm being tricked?
Looking at your uncommon clothing, he's probably torturing himself into thinking of a good story and earn a lot.
How come he doesn't predict whether he can succeed in doing this business?
You thought about it pretty clearly.
You didn't cloud your head with marriage fate.
I found it new so I went in for fun.
Whatever you say
I feel like fate is always held in the palm of my hand
Come!
Let's go!
What a nice smell! What flower is this?
This is the Huai Flower
This season is when the Huai Flower blooms
When one smell the fragrance, you feels much happier.
I have something to do! I'll leave first!
You can't go
I'll come look for you another day, and apologize to you too!
Xiao Yue!
-Shi Fang!-Yue Jie Jie-Is it Jiu Ye?
Jiu Ye
Why are you here?
Aren't you here also?
Since we've met, come into the carriage
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Is it a bit weird?
No, that's not it
It's..
Has no one ever told you the feeling you give someone?
-It's...-Let's go in
How come this water has smoke coming out?
Jiu Ye, how come this place is called Clear Garden?
My grandmother's surname is Shi and her name is only a Qing character.
When my father was young, he especially made her this garden
The old man was infatuated to this extent.
That year, I was puzzled why the surname was Mo but the business is called Shi House.
Also, all the orphans that Shi House takes in all take the name Shi.
It turns out that it's your grandmother's surname.
Around here, there are many hot springs so the garden was created here.
Then did you come here specifically to take a dip in the hot springs?
The hot water here is constant throughout the year,
and it has the power to promote blood circulation and heal illnesses.
What are you thinking of?
Nothing much.
I'm thinking about your grandmother's issue. Deep inside, I'm envious.
Young Master, you looked for Miss Xin to go out and play,
why are you back so early?
Why is there the scent of Sophora Japonica flowers?
Don't mention it, Uncle Chen.
She met the person she wanted to see.
Miss Xin ditched Young Master?
Miss Xin doesn't know.
Young Master, you've thought about so much for her and did so much for her,
how come you don't tell her?
Blame me for not being honest from the beginning,
making everyone miss the chance.
That's right.
Made Young Master wait for days at Yi Pin Ju for nothing.
It's a shame, no matter how long I wait, it's useless.
I didn't have a way to find her when she was in trouble.
Mo Xun took the chance instead.
I fear that I'll need to use more efforts and sincerity to take back Xin Yue's heart.
Then doesn't this make things hard for our Young Master?
I say, Young Master,
since Miss Xin Yue's heart isn't with you,
then is it worth waiting for her so persistently?
Worth it. Definitely worth it.
You don't plan on giving up?
Uncle Chen, a chance lost at one moment in time can't become a chance lost for life.
What you're saying is right.
Everything is in your own hands.
So, I need to use my true love and sincerity to move her heart.
It's really, "if you're not enemies, you won't meet" (kind of situation).
No matter what, I'll let her know,
only I, Wei Wu Ji, is the most appropriate man for her.
You really are here.
No need to say.
When the flowers blossom to its most beautiful moment, you'll let Jiu Ye come and admire the flowers with you, right?
Pitiful Mister Wei.
He's too emotional towards one who doesn't return the affections.
Someone is wholehearted towards you,
in the end, your emotionally touching reaction is still unable to be seen.
He and I are the best of friends.
Don't let your imagination run wild.
I am not letting my imagination run wild.
I also don't want to fight with you about how others think.
I only know that the decision is held within our lady's hands.
I'm not gonna talk nonsense with you. I'm going out.
Where are you going?
Not telling you!
Hasn't your expression already told me?
Where's Jiu Ye? Did he go out?
Jiu Ye went to the Chrysanthemum House to see Xiao Feng's grandpa. He'll be back soon.
Actually, only one of Jiu Ye's legs can't be used.
The other leg can still be used.
Even though he can't move very far with crutches,
but moving occasionally is better for the body than always sitting in a wheelchair.
Then when Jiu Ye was young, how was he?
Miss Xin Yue, please sit.
When Jiu Ye was young,
even though his legs weren't well, he loved to move.
He often liked to play with us.
But at that time, we were too immature.
We always thought that it was inconvenient no matter where we brought him.
Even though on the surface, we don't dare to go against him,
but behind his back, we were always thinking of ways to shake him off.
Afterwards, Jiu Ye found out and became more and more silent.
He used all his time for reading books.
Maybe he thought that those silent friends would never despise him.
Jiu Ye had a lonely childhood.
We often blame ourselves for this.
But afterwards, something happened that caused everyone to be even more unhappy.
What is it?
There was this one time that he used his crutches to go out alone without his grandfather knowing.
When he came back, it was already very late.
Did you know? His clothes were all ripped by someone.
He had bruises on his face and hands,
all of them bleeding.
I asked him what happened,
he only said that he wasn't careful.
He was hit by others.
He was humiliated by others.
Because of this,
I've always been guilt-ridden.
I didn't protect him well enough.
Afterwards, I've beaten up all the gangsters in Jian An City to finally find out what happened.
What was it?
It is because Jiu Ye read Mozi
and became interested in the weapons manufacturing theories in Mozi
He went out, only to see how the workers shape metal
but who could have thought that he would bump into ruffians like us.
These ruffians humiliated him.
And made up a song about him.
A cripple has three legs.
Wobbling along. Others take one step, he takes ten.
Wagging his mouth to get a wife.
Do you think Jiu Ye could endure this humiliation?
Miss Xin Yue, I think you really have character.
You are the type that only trust the scale in your head.
You will not mind other people's business right?
If I like well, the people I care about live well,
I wouldn't hurt other people without reason, is this wrong?
Of course not.
Miss Xinyue, please don't misunderstand.
In truth, we are really thankful towards you.
Thankful?
Of course.
After Jiu Ye went to Qing Yuan, he stopped caring about using crutches
Do you know, my second brother is really collected.
But when he saw Jiu Ye using crutches again,
his eyes were red.
Should we not be thankful to you for this?
Not to mention, this is a long term issue of Jiu Ye's
The heavy rock in our hearts
is finally able to melt.
Do you not think it is something to be thankful for?
This..what does it have to do with me?
Shi Feng is a good child.
He already told us some things.
Shi Feng.
You mouth is not tight at all
I have to tell you something else.
Not only did he tell us.
He also performed too.
If you..
If you saw what he did that day, he was imitating you daydreaming...
Daydreaming and looking at him.
You will believe that not..
not recruiting him into your shop is a waste.
Second Brother, especially him,
he was laughing like
crazy and couldn't control it so he flipped a table
What?! Where's Shi Feng?
Tell him to say it again
What needs to be said again?
Shi Feng isn't such a good person, you need to punish him.
Or you can give him to me so I can torture him.
What did Shi Feng do that offended you?
Offending me, no reason needed.
He just offended me.
Then let Shi Feng be your driver for a month.
So you can do whatever.
Big Brother,
Jiu Ye,
I think you guys have to much spare time lately.
Coincidentally, Lan Tian has a Jade field,
in need of someone to look over,
who do you think is the most suitable for that job?
I think I'll just do it.
Because I am planning to take Shi Fang's business in Jian An
and the accounts from last year out to check it again.
And I have to take time
to teach Xiao Feng and Xiao Yu.
After listening to that you seem not so free.
Jiu Ye, if we do it all, it's definitely not leisure.
We definitely, definitely, definitely.. are together sometimes
and drink some tea, talk and listen to them tell stories.
This will not happen again.
We will use all the time on business.
So when we get busy, there will be no time for talking
I guarantee.
Jiu Ye
I have things about business to tell Jiu Ye..
Did we recieve some spices yesterday,
that needs to be examined? Let's go.
Go, hurry up.
So Jiu Ye already knew what they've been doing.
This flute is done
It looks natural on the outside,
but if we add more to it, it will become too much
So I was a little lazy, do you like it?
I don't underdstand this stuff.
If you says that it's good, then it is good.
Doesn't the famous Qin Yuan Qi live in your courtyard?
So many people want to be his apprentice but can't.
You should take this opportunity and learn from him.
What's wrong?
When I think of Qin Yuan Chao, Qin Yuan Qi's brother,
I can only say, "A dragon bears 9 children, everyone of them is different"
You just worry too much.
If you are stressed out, just scream and it's better.
It's not that simple
He is Madam Xiang's brother.
I heard that
your shop's business has expanded very quickly
People told me that you even bought a prostitution square
This is just in the bright side.
You even do other businesses in the dark.
I actually want to ask what are you thinking?
If you want to make money, there are better busniesses to do.
Right now, are you a little rushed?
The things that people shouldn't know were seen by him.
Unless.. Unless he has been noticing me.
I have my own plans
You know why I don't used crutches outside?
Why?
I only sit on the wheelchair and make people think I am weak.
Even Jing Lian and them believe that I cannot even walk a few steps.
I do have disabilities on my legs,
and I have a weak body,
but it's not that serious.
Why?
You are doing it on purpose?
I'm doing it for the Emperor to see.
My mother is Empress Dowager's niece,
she grew up with the emperor.
When Empress Dowager Bi was in power, Shi Fang and the Bi's have been close.
But when they were out of power,
the emperor was suspicious towards Shi Fang.
When I inherited Shi Fang,
if I didn't act like I was sickly and weak
and the business is going through a little depression.
Shi Fang of Jian An would not avoid complete destruction.
Xiao Yue, the Emperor is secretive and profound thoughts
he is ruthless in doing things
When he needs to, he could kill one person at any moment.
So never do something that will offend the royalty.
If you want to compete with other businesses,
I can..
Overall,
think about what you do.
Jiu Ye has so many responsibilities
He has to be responsible for all the lives of Shi Fang
and he has to deal with the emperor.
He told me his family history and the relationship with the royal court.
What about his relationship with the Desert?
What responsibilities does he have there?
How much is he handling by himself?
I will handle this together with Jiu Ye.
I am hungry.
Eat up.
What's that smell?
The dishes that are made from Spohoras.
I specially told the cook to make it.
Smells good.
I'm not eating anymore.
There's not problem with it.
Poor flower.
Where did you offend her that she hates you so much?
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You.. What are are you doing here?
You are a promise breaker.
You said you'd go find me another day.
Why didn't you come find me yet?
Look! The flower blossomed!
The first flower of this year!
It's unexpected that I'll be the first to watch them blossom.
It smells so good. Do you smell it?
Last year at the desert, I missed it.
This year, they know better that the first flower blossomed for me.
You are such narcissist.
Even flowers have to blossom for you.
It's just a coincidence.
A coincidence is rare.
If something come earlier, it wouldn't become like this.
(Xin Yue is counting)
What are you doing?
Are you planning to count all the flowers?
I'm happy that I can't count them clearly.
Meaning that they are working hard to blossom.
Why is it called a honeysuckle flower?
I can understand the silver color
But what about the gold?
I'm not telling you now.
It's a secret.
Later when you go see them again, you'll understand.
Okay.
I'll take it as an invitation.
I will come to the date.
You are just...
One, two, three.
Do you want to come with me to a fun place?
In Shang Lin Yuan, there are thirty six palaces.
Which one do we go to?
We're going to Shen Ming Tai.
Shen Ming Tai is Shang Lin Park's tallest building.
From the rooftop, you can overlook more than half of Jian An City.
I'll bet on it. Looking at stars from the rooftop won't be any worse than you watching stars in the Desert.
Number 1, there's no one there.
Number 2, there are no treasures there.
Number 3, there are no guards either, just some soldiers walking around.
Admiring stars in the Palace, it's a bit frightening.
But a glance of the horizon does make one's heart quicken. Let's go.
You're not a bit scared?
You have pretty big guts.
With Jian Xi Duke here, even if I die, I'll drag you down with me!
That's right. Does this count as us going through life and death and never separating?
-Are you going?-Going.
Didn't you say there's no one?
How do I know which bastard?
Only allow yourself to come but you don't allow others?
Since there's people, let's go back.
Wait, you wait here.
I'll go see which bastard it is. I'll drive him off!
Came back so fast! Who was it?
Emperor.
So it was Emperor the bastard?
The Emperor is over there flirting. Let's go.
Let's go see.
Don't go. When you get caught later, I won't take care of you.
With the Emperor's rampart, footsteps are hard to hear.
I need to go try it out.
So beautiful.
There.
That one is brighter.
So pretty.
Husband, the especially large star, what star is it?
That's the Big Dipper.
I will definitely bring you to Mei Li Palace's front hall one day.
That place is taller than this place.
I will bring you to see the entire Jian An City.
But Mei Li Palace's front hall is a place where court officials greet you.
I can't go there.
Qin Xiang and the Emperor are actually imitating a common couple.
It's not Your Majesty, but Husband.
It's not Concubine (as in servant), but Concubine (as a proper wife).
I said that we can go, so we can go.
Actually, for Husband to bring me here to look at faraway places and admire stars,
I'm already very happy.
Most importantly, there's only us two here.
You are my husband, I'm your wife.
I'm very happy, very satisfied.
As for the front hall of Mei Li Palace,
what if other people see it? I only fear that someone will remonstrate you.
I don't want you to be unhappy.
It's like how you always wish for me to always laugh.
Your heart is the same as mine.
Qin Xiang, Qin Xiang.
Real emotions, fake show. Fake show, real emotions. You have to distinguish them clearly.
Are you gradually advancing to fight this battle,
or stepping into traps without knowing?
Is resentment that important?
Hurry and turn back.
Who is it?
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 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
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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