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Nezha and company left the mountain, and ran into West Marquis,
who later became known as Zhou Wen Wang.
An expert in divination,
his book of divinations is still in use today.
Sir, good to see you! You must save me.
I'm West Marquis, Ji Chang.
You said we'd get to become celestial soldiers and generals.
When will that be?
I've divined your destinies.
The dragon is in the sky, wielding a sharp sword.
You're destined for great exploits.
So profound! I don't get it.
Never mind that. But why are we treated like freaks?
Do you know what you lack?
We're not resourceful enough?
I'll know you're saying he doesn't look weird enough.
Just what do we lack?
Two words say it all, ceremony and propriety.
Stop!
Your Majesty, I have something urgent to report.
- Leave all of you - Stay!
I'm enjoying the dance right now.
You'll report to me when the dance is over.
General Li, don't ruin His Majesty's pleasure.
Music!
No! Your Majesty, the flood in Hunan is very serious.
Homes were lost while diseases and looting are rampant.
Your Majesty!
The situation in Hunan is getting worse.
Relief must be sent to the people soon.
I stayed up all night to come up> with a few measures.
Your Majesty. Your Majesty...
As our sovereign ruler, you should care for the people's welfare.
Your Majesty ought to empathize with the people's plight and
not indulge in pleasures.
What audacity! How dare you lecture me!
General Li do you know you've committed a serious crime?
Shut up. Instead of guiding His Majesty,
you allow His Majesty to indulge in pleasures!
Li Jing!
Don't you be arrogant just because you're a high-ranking official!
Your humble subject won't dare to offend Your Majesty.
I hope to remind Your Majesty of the late king's admonishment.
Indulgence in female company is a hero's undoing.
You're using my late father to threaten me?!
No. Your Majesty.
I'm merely carrying out the late king's orders.
I peruse the petitions every night without fail.
The country is enjoying peace and the dukes and princes submit to me.
To think you'd call me a fatuous king!
So what if you bring up my late father? I'll kill you all the same!
I did not set out to offend Your Majesty.
All I want is to serve the country.
Even if Your Majesty want's to put me to death,
it won't stop me from seeking an audience with Your Majesty.
Your Majesty, the people's lives are at stake.
I beseech Your Majesty to take action soon.
You may kneel here for all I care!
Your Majesty!
Since ancient times,
all kings and monarchs have had a harem of concubines.
Must I live life like a monk to be considered a good king?!
Do simmer down, Your Majesty.
Your Majesty has done much for the country.
It's just that General Li doesn't see that way.
Don't let him upset Your Majesty.
This Li Jing never fails to come to me with petitions.
The sight of him makes my blood boil!
I've been tolerant towards him. He's testing my patience.
He has no regard for me!
Since time immemorial,
heroes have always succumbed to the charms of beauties.
General Li is no exception.
Behind the facade of righteousness lies a hot-blooded man.
You're saying?
Does Your Majesty remember
the foreign princess presented to our country a month ago?
I remember. She's Liu Pipa. She's a true beauty indeed.
I've stopped seeing her as she's said to possess magical powers.
I recommend that Your Majesty betrothed the girl to General Li.
I guarantee in less than six months,
General Li will be just as guilty of indulging in female company.
He'll be too preoccupied and ashamed to pester Your Majesty.
Brilliant idea!
Let's do as you suggested.
Summon the princess, Li Jing and his wife to the palace tomorrow.
Yes, Your Majesty.
The princess is actually the Jade Pipa Spirit.
She has an elder sister, the Nine-tailed Fox.
It's said that these demons are the most wanton.
They're adept at beguiling men.
Modern-day labeling to women as "vixen"
has it's roots in these two demons
Sister?
It's really you.
You're ravishing!
Congratulations on finally finding such a lovely human form.
Such exquisite features and lovely fair skin.
If I were a man, I'd I be bewitched by you.
It's been some time and you've become such a glib talker.
Well! you truly deserve the compliment.
Sister, which lucky girl got possessed by you?
Actually, my face is a work of illusion.
Feel it if you don't believe me.
You're right!
Sister, it's been 3 years since we left the mountain.
And no human form is deemed attractive enough for you?
All the girls I came across were ordinary-looking.
If I settled for any one of them, it'd be a waste of my efforts.
Sister, pardon me for saying this.
Could you have set your sights too high?
We cultivate ourselves to find suitable human forms,
so that we may enjoy life here on earth.
We need not be ravishing beauties.
To each her own. You won't understand.
I heard King Zhou had betrothed you to be Li Jing's concubine.
Li Jing is a very decent man who doesn't indulge in female company.
It may not be easy to win his favour.
Sister, don't worry on that count.
All men are lecherous.
I just need to work my charm and Li Jing will fall under my spell.
Long live Your Majesty.
- Rise - Thank you, Your Majesty.
- General Li. - At your service.
You have served the country faithfully for over 20 years.
Given that you don't have many children,
I decided to bestow Liu Pipa to be your concubine.
May she bring offspring to the Li family.
I thank Your Majesty for your kind gesture.
But I never intend to have a concubine.
Thank you for your kind thought.
Your Majesty we will try our best to perpetuate our family lineage.
Thank you for your concern, Your Majesty.
Mrs Li and your two sons attend the daily court session.
Liu Pipa can help run the household.
This way you may serve the country with no worries.
At the same time, it pleases me to help you ease your burden.
I am but a boorish man.
It won't be fair to the lady and myself.
I'm being concerned about perpetuating your family lineage.
Are you going to reject my kind offer?
I beseech Your Majesty to withdraw the order.
Preposterous!
No one can make me take back my word.
How am I to answer to her Highness?
How can I, a sovereign ruler, go back on my word?
Can you let that happen?
My tarnished reputation will be a smear to our country's good name.
Can you answer to that?
Miss Liu is a princess from Guifang.
Will you be able to answer for it should this lead to
a diplomatic spat or even a war?
I...
No, we won't be able to answer for it.
We'll comply with Your Majesty's wish.
Thank His Majesty! We thank Your Majesty for your kindness
Rise.
Mrs Li is a woman of understanding.
I've taken a good look at the lady on your behalf.
Don't worry. She's not ugly.
You must be worried people will call you an old lecher.
Don't worry. What matters is I know you're not one.
You're right I can't wait to have another woman in the house.
I can't wait to share my husband and sons with another woman.
Then why did you say yes to His Majesty?
As if I wanted to. I did it out of fear.
What's there to fear?
Ever since the present king ascended the throne,
my fears have been growing.
Call me a traitor if you want
But the present king is no benevolent ruler.
He think nothing of beheading one or confiscating one's property.
I really wonder when our turn will come.
You should have seem how fiercely he glared at you.
Had we persisted in defying his wish
I'd rather have one person more at home than one less.
That girl looks evil.
It's said she picked up witchcraft in the northern region.
I'm afraid she only bring trouble to our family.
Fear not. I'm not someone to be trifled with either.
I can be quite a terror too.
If she dares make trouble, I'll definitely rein her in.
She won't have good days ahead of her.
Good. Since you'll take her in hand, I shan't bother about her.
Tell her not to come here unless necessary, I don't wish to see her.
Will a stubborn man like Li Jing
fall under the charms of Liu Pipa eventually?
On the other hand, it's the first day at school for the three lads.
They're in a good mood today.
They realize that no one mocks at their odd appearance over here.
But this is all thanks to West Marquis' special arrangements.
What? Why should I give up my seat?
I'll let him have my seat.
You're a kind person. Thank you!
You're welcome.
Lad, what are you doing?
I'm fine, Teacher. It's just that I'm excited to be in school.
Do behave yourself in class.
Don't run about. Stay in your seat.
Stop!
Where's that noise coming from?
Him!
Teacher, my stomach always rumbles whenever I am hungry.
So here you are! You played the zither very well.
Have you been practising it?
How long will it take me to play just as well?
You just need to practise hard.
I will.
Oh, forget it! You can have my seat
What is it?
Your wings are getting in my way
Sorry.
You may have it.
You're not eating? Then please let me have it.
You've just killed my appetite! Your can have it!
You're so nice! I'll sit beside you at meals again.
Don't go yet. I have something to ask you.
Did Teacher say
I don't know!
Good." We're not the only ignorant ones.
What comes after shan chuan hei yang"?
Don't know.
What about the previous line?
I said I don't remember! Will you ask the others and leave me alone.
All right.
I only remember Teacher said "shan chuan he yang".
What are the other three lines?
Go away!
I know you! You played the zither superbly just now.
What s the secret to it?
Stop bugging him. I asked him first
He's teaching me. How to play the zither.
Let me have your rice.
Hang on! I approached him first. Go away!
You really like "shan chuan" and you like playing the zither?,
And you love to eat?
If the Three-eyed Boy can finish all the rice here, I'll teach you.
I'll start.
Will he choke to death?
Don't you worry about that.
He's got a huge stomach!
You promised to teach me if he finishes the rice.
to play the zither.
Quiet! Let's see if he can finish the rice.
Go on!
The rice is stuck in my throat.
Even so, finish the rice!
You just have one more mouthful to go.
Go on.
Just give up Don't choke on the rice.
Pardon me?!
Don't force yourself. If you die, you won't get to enjoy food again.
What a vile mouth you've got!
Ignore her Go on!
Would he succumb to a small feat like this?
The Three-eyed Boy is no fool.
He pretended to be full so that he could get to eat more rice.
After Jade Pipa Spirit came into their family,
troubles start to brew in the Li's household.
Why is he suddenly taking a concubine?
Where is this Guifang place? Just who is she?
Must be a beauty. She's a gift from His Majesty.
Sister-in-law, do be on your guard.
Jing-ge, she doesn't worry me.
I've even got the ladder ready.
I'll will be watching the proceeding perched up there on the ladder.
This way, I'll always dominate her.
Mother, so that's what the ladder is for.
Of course and she'll have to walk over a basin of fire.
This will eliminated all evil within her.
This way, she'll have to do my bidding always.
Congratulations, Master and Mistress.
Be on your knees. To give some tea.
From now on, you'll have to do as I say.
I'm the first wife and you're the concubine.
Don't you defy my orders.
Also, don't go into Master's room unless necessary.
Your turn.
I know you're versed in witchcraft
I want no funny business from you.
If I catch you up to some mischief,
not only will I throw you out of this house,
I'll show you no mercy!
You'll be out of this country!
I'm going back to my study.
Heard that? Master doesn't mince his words.
What's wrong?
What is it?
You're crying. Don't cry. We're easy to get along with.
We're both women. We'll get along fine.
Poor girl. You have to marry at such a tender age.
Get up. We'll be just like sisters from now on.
Just stay away from Master's room.
Why did you pick up witchcraft?
I learnt it as a child. I was told it would be a form of self-defence.
Just stay away from witch craft from now on.
Go and freshen up. You'll join us for dinner.
Take her to the west chamber.
Thank you.
Mother, do we still need the basin of charcoal?
Of course! It's brand new.
Brother, have you ever seen an unhappy groom?
But the first wife of the groom is all smiles!
Precisely! Very soon, you'll lose your seat at this table!
Well you two will just to have to eat in the kitchen to make way for me.
I shan't worry about it.
Trust you to be so upbeat about it.
2nd Mother has taken Granny and Aunt to the temple with her.
But here you are eating with us
I'm not in the least worried.
I have faith in your father.
Yeah, right. But we don't have faith in our father.
Look at you. You only eat vegetarian food.
And you're so simply adorned.
You might as well become a nun.
Do you know that simplicity is beauty?
Will applying powder and rouges make one look pretty?
The love between Jing-ge and me can withstand any form of test.
2nd Mother is a woman of good looks.
She easily out shine you.
Don't you complain when Father goes to her.
You two just keep putting me down.
Very well, let your father divorce me so that Er-niang can bully you.
Touch wood!
Will this do now?
Trust you to have such a good appetite.
This is so delicious!
Well, its got meat gravy in it.
What did you say?
Meat gravy.
Mother.
I'm not feeling well. Go out.
Mother, we'll leave after saying our piece
The dish didn't have meat gravy in it.
The two of you, come here!
Out with it. Which is the truth?
The truth is, it didn't have meat gravy in it.
We were pulling your leg.
Brother, it's your sword!
Mother, what's my toy sword doing with you?
It's not yours. It's your younger brother's.
To think you'd accused me of taking your stuff.
Don't Mother!
Mother is smiling!
Meanwhile, Nezha is learning etiquette in school.
Their teacher and classmates are just as busy.
They're finding ways and means to be rid of the unwelcome trio.
How time flies. The three of you have been here for a month.
I think so.
Teacher, we've learnt a lot here.
I know what etiquette and music are.
Teacher, I'm good at the zither.
Clever boys!
I'll be teaching the class Odes to Shang.
I'd like the three of you to carve the Odes to Shang.
and I have it hung on the wall.
It not only explains the lesson,
It'll also serve to inspire the other students.
What do you think?
It's a good idea!
Gentler!
Done! Only the first character.
My turn.
It's done!
Why don't we three...
I've finally finished it!
It's done!
All right!
- Is that understood? - Yes.
We did it!
Teacher, we've finished carving the Odes to Shang.
That's fast.
We worked very hard and went without sleep to complete it.
The characters aren't straight. Some of the characters are wrong.
Surely not? We carved every character based on Odes to Shang.
Take a look everyone!
The characters are crooked! What character is that?
I've never seen it appear in the Odes to Shang
Look again! We copied every character closely?
Since everyone finds the characters crooked, crooked they must be.
Since they find mistakes in it, mistakes they must be.
Lian hua jake a look
Don't bother her!
Forget it. Since we didn't do it right, let's do another one.
You still want to come back here? All you people do is teases others.
You can't read or write to save your lives.
You are so ugly and stupid!
You can't even carve characters properly.
You'll only be a disgrace to us.
Where are your manners?
You are freaks We put up with you because of West Marquis.
Get out of here!
Shut up!
Everything is a farce. Everyone has been having us on,
including West Marquis.
Why should we stay on? Let's go!
Huo-er!
The three of you stay right there!
Stay right there!
Sir to be honest with you, the three of them aren't academic.
They're not at all intelligent.
They'll be wasting their time here if they carry on studying.
Precisely! You don't know chess, calligraphy, painting, music.
You'll only be a nuisance here.
We don't want to be their classmates.
Let them carry on being freaks.
We're not freaks. We're humans too.
Won't you give them a chance?
Let's not force them.
They've been here for a month with nothing to show for it.
They don't know Tang poems. Odes to Shang or Classic of Filial Piety.
I know the Classic of Filial Piety!
You do?
Let Huo-er recite it then.
If he manages to pull it off,
it'll go to show there's hope for the three of them.
Will you give them a chance?
We'll see about that.
We owe our lives to our parents.
We don't harm our bodies.
We leave a good name behind with our good deeds.
thus glorifying our parents.
A filial son serves his country unto death.
He who loves his parents will not risk being hated by any man.
This is the filial piety of the Son of heaven.
He serves and loves his father and mother equally.
Love is chiefly rendered to the mother and reverence, the ruler
But both are given to the father.
and grief and sorrow when they're dead.
Where did you learn this from?
I don't know.
But I'm reminded of someone as I recited it
My mother.
My mother taught it to me.
But she abandoned me.
Nezha remembers his childhood.
But Shiniang loves and. misses her son too
She's totally unaware of trouble coming her way,
causing her to break up with Li Jing.
But there'd something that always been on my heart.
Goddess Nuwa, will you let me know if my son is dead or alive?
Sister!
What brings you here? is anything the matter?
Nothing. I've come to offer incense on our family's behalf.
I see. That's a good idea.
Did you hear what I said earlier on?
I thought I heard you asking about someone.
Take it that you heard nothing. Keep it from Jing-ge.
Let's go.
Sister, is the person you're looking for very dear to you?
Yes Let's not talk about it.
I know of a priest He's the person to go to
should one be asking for riches, blessings or looking for a person.
He can help find a person? Who is he? Where can I find him?
He's my teacher. But he's gone away.
It won't be easy to contact him.
How now? You're his disciple. Why don't you use your powers?
I can't. Master won't allow that.
Well, if used correctly, witchcraft can be put to good use.
I do want to help you, but if Master learns about it..
If both of us keep mum about it he'll never find out.
If he does, I'll take full responsibility.
Our energies are lost during a ritual.
May everything run smoothly I want no disturbance.
I won't disturb you.
Go!
Father!
- Yes? - Look!
Sister, take a break.
I can't This is a crucial moment.
Ghosts and spirits, I need your assistance!
Something is stirring!
They've gone under the table!
Show yourselves!
There they are! Sister ask them if my son is still alive.
Li Nezha was born in the Year of Yichou. Is he alive or dead?
Nezha! Nezha!
Nezha is alive!
Where is he?
He's in Xiqi.
Xiqi?
Demons, how dare you barge into my house!
Master!
So it's your doing!
No, she... Move aside!
Come with me!
Mother!
But she just invited ghosts into our house!
I won't let you off for this. Men!
Throw her out!
No, Master! Don't throw me out.
Jing-ge, how could you kick her!
Sister, are you all right?
Are you hurt? She's not to blame!
Why are you shielding her?
Mother, it's not you, is it?
This isn't the way to show kindness.
I forced her to do it!
Why?
No special reason!
Mother, make yourself clear.
Do you have your difficulties?
Mother, do tell us. We're family after all.
Are you keeping some secret from us?
I'll say it.
Don't, Sister. You mustn't say it. I'll be fine.
I must say it.
Here goes.
You're a mother too.
It's not easy being a mother.
You give birth to the child and watch him grow up.
Yes. One's child is like one's flesh.
But of course!
So?
It's over my son!
You've been the vanguard for so long.
But has your contribution ever been given due credit?
No...
No. right? Why are you sniggering away?
Aren't you wooing the girl from the next village?
You keep stealing glances at her. Stop denying it.
I was trying to find out about my sons' futures and marriages.
Was I wrong to do that?
Even you don't think so. That means I did nothing wrong.
All of you have wronged her. See how miserable she is.
Let's go back.
Hold it!
It's a load of crap!
What are you talking about?
Take her back to the west chamber. See me in my study in 2 hours.
I want to hear the truth!
Mother! Don't leave.
You saw how fierce your father was. Why would I want to stay here?
Don't act rashly.
You've been married to Father for over a decade.
Why leave home over such a small matter?
Fancy running me down over such a small matter
My leaving him will make him realize my importance.
Let him be upset for some time. I won't be away for long.
Mother don't leave.
You children won't understand it. Two hours will be up soon
When your father and I each other, a fight may break out?
All right. Brother, help keep a lookout.
Shiniang!
Shiniang to think you'd leave home.
Must you be so fierce? You're accusing me wrongly.
If I stay you'll interrogate me like you would a criminal.
I want the truth!
The truth, eh?
Truth is, I'm very angry now. I'm going home to my parents.
Tell me the truth!
I just did. But you won't believe me
Blame me if you must It wasn't Pipa's fault.
Don't kick her just because you dislike her.
Show some kindness. Once I simmer down, I'll come home.
Are you looking for Nezha?
Shiniang, our son is already dead.
Nezha isn't dead.. I won't give in to you this time.
If I had him sent to Nuwa Temple when you didn't like him.
I had him sent away when you said he'd be a bane to our country
I won't do your bidding this time.
Yes, I did him wrong.
I sacrificed him for the sake of our country
It's all in the past. And your said we shan't bring it up again!
Right, I said it. But I have to eat my words.
My son is like my flesh. I can't bear to leave him.
Forget it. Leave all you want.
Don't throw me out It had nothing to do with me.
I know that. I won't throw you out.
Have a good rest
You did it
Learn etiquette today and a celestial general you will be.
Is that the way to put it?
We will be Celestial generals one day
Learn etiquette and a celestial general you will be.
Good morning, Lianhua.
You're hardworking You're reading as you walk.
We're just as diligent. We're reciting as we walk.
We work really hard. Work hard or we'll surpass you one day
Your turn.
Good-morning Lianhua.
Do you notice that Lianhua often steals glances at me?
Your wings, you mean!! Thick-skinned chap!
Wrong. She often steals glances at me.
Right. She's fascinated by your gluttony.
Hang on! She's stealing glances at us again!
Good morning, Lianhua.
She stole glances at me again.
Yeah, right. Don't you have a class to attend?
Let's go!
For you.
- What are you doing? - Hush!
Wait for us!
You were going so fast.
Fire-spitting Boy wanted me to go fast
Look!
What's there to see? Is this another trick of yours?
No. Just look at the sky.
It's beautiful! What place is that?
I know!
Teacher used to tell us the sky reveals the east and the west.
The place where two lands meet is Mount Tian.
Look at the lovely clouds.
It must be the celestial realm Teacher talked about.
Celestial, realm? So that must be the celestial sea!
This is a rare opportunity. Let's go for a dip!
Why is the water so red?
Fire-spitting Boy, why is your belly wrap shining away?
I've been wearing this belly wrap since I was a child.
Perhaps the celestial water has sparked off it's potential.
Maybe I should wet my third eye with the water
Go on!
Wait. Let me get ready first
Well?
Get up!
What is going to happen to Yang Jian's eye?
Nezha will challenge the Third Dragon Prince in the next episode.