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Gods Of Honor
In the last episode, we saw what an honest man Yang Jian was
Though he's to become a three-eyed celestial general,
he keeps think he's a jinx.
Huang Yar is 8 months pregnant.
But she still has to weave cloth and do the laundry.
Without her husband by her side,
life is getting harder for her as days go by.
You still have to do all the menial chores by yourself. It's not easy!
Not really. I'm used to doing them.
My husband is fighting in a war. He's having a tougher time.
Still no news from Brother Yang? Your baby may be due any time now.
You all given birth before. Is childbirth difficult?
You bet! I almost died while giving birth.
Good thing my husband took me to the midwife in the nick of time.
Had I been left alone at home, my child and I would have died.
Still, I find the confinement period worse than giving birth.
My body was aching all over. The pain was indescribable.
Thankfully, my husband was around to manage the household chores.
Otherwise, I would be so helpless.
It wasn't easy at all. My son, Xiaomu, was a 100-day crying baby.
That period was a nightmare.
100-day crying baby. What is that?
He cried for 100 days!
Most firstborns will cry for 100 days.
My husband was very thoughtful.
He stopped farming for one month to help me mind the baby.
Though it was a difficult period, we had our husbands by our side.
Otherwise, I wouldn't have borne him so many children.
It's only during childbirth that you learn what pain is and..
while raising the child, what suffering is.
Childbirth is not as painful as you think.
It's just like laying eggs.
Precisely! Not everyone suffers during this period.
My sister-in-law could till the land the day she gave birth!
I have a weaker constitution. So I suffered a little.
My tummy hurts!
What's wrong?
She's in labor! Let's get the midwife here!
Slowly be careful! You'll be fine
Mrs Yang! The midwife is here.
Er-gu, help us look after her. We have to go back to our chores.
Thank you.
Are you in pain?
Is it painful here?
Somehow, the pain has subsided.
Here?
Were you having contractions?
I don't know. This is my first pregnancy.
I only know my tummy felt a sharp pain just now.
That's because you over exerted yourself.They're not contractions.
You're only into the 8th month of your pregnancy.
Your baby isn't due yet.
I actually put aside my chores and took a sedan there!
I'm sorry. My husband is away and this is my first pregnancy.
I was afraid I'd be in a fluster should I go into labor.
So I had to bother you to make the trip here. Sorry.
Make sure you're really in labor before you ask for me again.
What if I'm in great pain and can't leave the house?
When that happens, hang a piece of red cloth on your door.
Someone will run to inform me.
I know what to do now. Let me see you out.
Is that all?
You still need to feel my tummy?
You ought to pay me a consultation fee.
I have to pay the sedan-bearers. Mind you.
Just pay me half the fee.
Half? I don't have money.
What! You can't even afford that?
I rear a chicken. You may take it home.
When you're in labor, I'll only come if you pay me first.
All right.
I'll be going. What a wasted trip!
Yan-er, Uncle Kang told me you wanted to see me urgently.
What is it?
Mother, I.. I'd like to borrow some money.
I see. You gave me a bad scare.
I thought something had happened to you.
Here, take it.
I can't accept this.
I wanted to give you more.
But your father has been watching my movements.
You're with child. You need some good food.
Mother, I only came to borrow some money from you.
It's not a lot of money here. I'll lend you more the next time.
Mother! I said I only need to borrow a little money.
Had I a choice, I wouldn't have asked Uncle Kang to look you up.
I'm afraid I won't have money to pay the midwife.
I promise to pay you back once I have the money.
Whatever for?
What's some money between us?
I once said I stop, depending on you and Father.
I only need a little money. Take the rest back.
Yan-er it's been hard on you.
I chose this path myself. I won't regret this
You won't regret this, eh?
Look at the state you're in now. Serves you right!
Master.
I just knew you'd go to an outsider's aid!
She's no outsider. Yan-er is our daughter.
She once declared she was no longer a part of the Huang family.
Didn't you say your husband would return in glory?
How is the going to achieve that?
You've not heard from him since he left.
He may be dead for all we know!
Yan-er is in a pitiful state Do spare a thought for her child.
It's your grandchild after all.
I don't have the good fortune.
He'll be a joke if he's born with three eyes!
Go back in!
Master...
If you infuriate me, I'll divorce you!
Mrs Yang, why are you still standing here?
It's your family business if you can't pay the midwife.
Even if you must beg, don't come to us!
I've severed all ties with you!
My eyelids keep twitching. Did something happen?
Are you done?
General, Deputy General, it's almost done.
Do you know what you're doing? Why did you lift up the scarf?
Didn't I tell you not to reveal your third eye?
My eyelids keep twitching today.
And if my third eyelid twitches, it'll concern my wife.
The last time it twitched, my wife agreed to marry me. So it was good.
Prior to that, it twitched when she quarreled with her father.
Save me all your crap. If people know you have a third eye,
mean it's an ominous sign.
Heavenly King Su sees you as a three-eyed god of plague.
If he knows you have three eyes, be sure your head will roll!
Don't behead me. I still want to go home to my wife.
Cover your third eye then! Now, go and get us some firewood!
Wait.
I told you to keep this matter to yourself. Have you done so?
Yes. Madam Yin, Nezha and Lei Zhenzi don't know about this.
Good. Off you go.
That silly man
General, Heavenly King Su's army is about 30 li away from our camp.
Heavenly King Su wants to see both of you.
I've been cutting firewood day and night.
When will ever get to return home in glory?
Wonder how Yan-er is doing.
Is that you, Celestial Dog?
Stop your nonsense I still have to cut firewood.
My eyelid keeps twitching. Wonder if Yan-er is in trouble.
Such woefulness. Did your owner hit you again?
Sorry. Please carry on. I've to go back to my firewood.
That's the Divine Bird. Why is Fire Phoenix nowhere to be seen?
Oh dear! The Divine Bird and Fire Phoenix are a lovey-dovey pair.
But once they're separated, they'll turn into vicious creatures.
Why is the Divine Bird hiding in the mountains?
Su Hu has been hunting high and low for a three-eyed celestial general.
He's finally back in Jizhou again.
Stop.
Your Excellency, have you found the three-eyed celestial general?
I did come across illiterate men with huge appetites.
But none of them had three eyes.
I've searched all of Jizhou in vain.
I wonder when I'll ever locate this person.
Fret not, Your Excellency. I have news for you.
Yes?
I missed my teacher dearly a few days ago.
So I went to look him up on Mount Beidou.
When I got there,
Teacher was practicing Heavenly Eye Communication.
In time to come, he'll have a third eye on his forehead!
Teacher even told me Heavenly Eye Communication is very powerful.
It can transmit lightning and thunder!
Really?
Yes. Teacher says he'll impart the skill to me.
Your Excellency is a wise ruler. Teacher wants us to assist you.
Does your teacher have a huge appetite?
Er... Teacher eats very little.
But practicing the skill expends a lot of energy.
He needs to replenish his energy by eating 7 dou of grain daily.
Is he illiterate?
Teacher says learning the skill requires one...
to forget all about his past.
Pursue a still heart. Only then can one become one with Heaven.
In other words, your teacher is Three-eyed Celestial General.
Three-eyed Celestial General?
It didn't occur to us until Your Excellency mentioned it.
He does resemble the Three-eyed Celestial General.
What's that? What a huge bird!
It looks like Your Excellency's Fire Phoenix.
It's not Fire Phoenix! It's Green Phoenix
I injured it a few years ago. It come back to take revenge.
I'll deal with it!
Run!
Your Excellency!
Are you all right?
Your Excellency!
Your Excellency are you all right?
Run!
Men!
Can anyone hear me? Heavenly King Su is in trouble!
Heavenly King Su?
It really is him.
What a ferocious bird. Let me shoot you down with my Heavenly Eye.
But if Heavenly King Su sees me, I'll be executed!
Heavenly King Su can handle the bird.
Don't be a busy body.
Something's amiss.
I can't let him see my face.
Three-eyed Celestial General! After him!
It's Three-eyed Celestial General!
Your Excellency, are you all right?
Stop him from leaving!
Burrow underground! Go!
Three-Eyes!
Didn't we tell you to hide your third eye?
But you were in danger.
Speak for yourself! Heavenly King Su wants your head now!
He wants my head?! But I just saved him!
He's caught up with me!
Turn around!
Go!
Teacher, don't be such a recluse.
Heavenly King Su has been looking for you
He'll blame us for letting you leave.
Teacher, no one will force you to claim credit.
Just stay and have a chat with His Excellency.
Why did you let him leave?
You're mistaken He's our teacher.
Your teacher?
He brought us up. There's no doubt about it
Teacher is already 100 years old. But he's a child at heart.
Just look at the way he runs and you'll know.
His Majesty arrives!
Our respects to Your Majesty.
- Rise. - Thank you, Your Majesty.
My beauty, my wine pools and meat grove.
Isn't it simply magnificent?
It's beautiful.
Come, do a dance now. Entertain my favorite beauty.
Your Majesty.
My beauty, have a sip of the wine.
Your Majesty, drink with me.
My beauty, the wine you sipped from tastes even more fragrant now!
Really? In that case, have another drink with me, Your Majesty.
- Your Majesty. - Yes.
West Marquis and the other officials seek an audience.
They never fall to interrupt me when I'm enjoying myself!
Tell them I'm not free to grant them an audience!
Your Majesty, they're willing to wait till Your Majesty sees them.
Preposterous! Do they still regard me as their ruler?!
My beauty, go take a bath. I won't be long.
Greetings, Your Majesty.
Do you still regard me as the king?
We beseech Your Majesty to give it careful thought
My divination has confirmed that Daji is a woman of ill omen.
Your Majesty, a fire broke out in the palace the night she arrived.
This proves that West Marquis' divination is accurate.
We beseech Your Majesty to give it careful thought
You're an audacious bunch!
The fire broke out as a result of your poor vigilance.
Why put the blame on Daji?
Your Majesty, it's Heaven's will that Daji is a woman of ill omen.
Heaven's will? I'm mightier than Heaven's will!
I'm the Son of Heaven. Heaven and Earth belong to me!
My will is Heaven's will!
I may do whatever I like. Who are you to stop me?
Your Majesty, I can't bear to watch the demise of our dynasty.
If Your Majesty insists on keeping Daji by your side,
please allow me to retire from my post and return to my hometown.
Very well. Your wish is granted!
You're not to step into Chaoge ever again!
Your Majesty!
Say no more! Lord Deng, get ready the sedan!
His Majesty is leaving.
His Majesty has arrived.
My greetings, Your Ladyship.
Heaven and Earth belong to Your Ladyship.
Long live, Your Ladyship!
Stop this joke, Your Majesty. Please get up.
My beauty, come with me.
King Zhoui held a grand ceremony in honor of Daji which
used up one third of the state's coffers.
From then onwards, King Zhou spent his days in the arms of Daji.
He stopped attending court sessions.
To pander to his love for pleasures,
he commissioned Star Pavilion to be built.
Tens of thousands of males were made to leave home to work on it
Many lives were lost during the construction.
The people lived in utter misery.
Upon learning that a man living in Weishui...
could help Nezha regain his fleshly form,
Shimang made her way there with Nezha and Lei Zhenzi.
Sister.
Sister!
Greetings, Lady Su.
- You may leave. - You too.
Sister, your efforts have finally paid dividends.
I know you've suffered much
Sister, please don't say that.
We only have each other all this while.
I understand your concern for me.
When we were summoned to the palace,
we said we'd serve His Majesty well.
We'll try our best to persuade him to practice benevolence.
We also said if one of us gained His Majesty's favour,
she'd help the other one gain favor too.
It's good enough that His Majesty dotes on me.
His Majesty gave me two pairs of earrings.
They're exquisite. I'd like you to have one pair.
No. They're gifts from His Majesty. You should keep them.
Besides, I have small ear lobes. The earrings won't suit me.
If you refuse to accept them,
it means you won't forgive me.
That wasn't what I meant.
But the earrings really don't suit me.
Didn't we promise that the one who won His Majesty's heart
would help the neglected one?
His Majesty has give me two pairs of earrings.
I'll be breaking my promise if I keep both pairs.
Sister, if you refuse to accept it, I won't acknowledge you again.
Don't do that!
See which pair you like. Try them on.
All right, I try them on.
It doesn't fit. It hurts.
Let me help you.
There you are. See how lovely it is
I should be going His Majesty is waiting for me.
Rest assured I'll share with you whatever I have.
I'll make a move I'll visit you again.
Useless officials! They can't even handle such trivial matters
Your Majesty, have some fruit.
So its about the flood arising from Yellow River.
No wonder there are so many petitions.
Floods, famines and epidemics are yearly occurrences.
They should know what to do by now.
But they still come and bother me!
Don't be angry. Take care of your health.
If only I could lend Your Majesty a hand.
Excellent! If you assist me, I'll be less busy
Sit here.
You'll have my imperial knife.
I'll dictate while you'll carve the characters.
I'm not eating!
Why not?
Lady Su, you shouldn't be doing this.
You have to wait on His Majesty, learn how to read and...
help him peruse the petitions.
You don't even have time to eat. You're being overworked.
Lady Su, even if you scold me, I must say this.
You can't skip your meals.
The Queen, Lady Yang and Lady take good care of themselves.
Why must you work so hard?
I'm working hard? Don't you find me very happy?
Every character I carve is a decree from me to the officials.
Even Heavenly King Huang Feihu had to lead an army to fight a war.
Why?? All because of a decree I wrote.
Having this knife beats having the love of His Majesty.
I've always been wondering why women have to submit to men.
If he were a wise ruler, I'd have no quarrel with it.
But he's only an indulgent and lascivious ruler.
For a capable woman to submit to him will be most intolerable.
You have a point.
My husband is another useless one. Though he's a heavenly king,
he still needs me to help him get things done!
I find it hard to swallow.
Just give me ten years. Shang will become a more prosperous place.
But a wise ruler needs to be surrounded by...
loyal and competent subjects.
But the imperial court is full of inept officials.
None of them is up to the mark.
Jiang Huan.
Having been in the palace for so long,
you should know who the capable ones are.
Lady Su, pardon my bluntness.
West Marquis is the only competent subject in the imperial court.
Very well. Summon West Marquis to the palace.
Yes. Your Ladyship.
Lady Su, are you serious about using this man?
If it weren't for his divination about Your Ladyship,
you wouldn't have been sent to Cold Palace. You nearly died.
His son, Bo Yikao, broke his promise and even left you to die!
Pipa, to achieve great things,, you must have magnanimity of heart
You're still not consummate in your dealings with people.
You still don't know how to appreciate this knife.
Brother Li, you've lost weight.
I've been bogged down by worries.
Life in Chaoge is not easy.
Jing-ge, His Excellency has traveled a distance
Let's welcome him to our abode.
She is?
I'm Li Jing's wife. I specially came to receive you.
I also want to discuss with you your meeting with Lady Su.
We can't treat your upcoming meeting lightly
Besides, I recommended you.
I have to be responsible for my recommendation.
What does Your Excellency plan to discuss with Lady Su?
I have three things to report to His Majesty.
One, attacking the barbarians will only bring suffering to the people.
There is no need to crave for greatness.
You've been absent from court sessions.
Lady Su hates it when people say she has a craving for greatness.
You can't be this blunt before her.
Jing-ge, just keep quiet What do you know?
You have no idea how smart Lady Su is.
No matter how tactful your words may be,
Lady Su will be able to read between the lines.
I'd suggest that this matter be dropped.
But West Marquis has traveled all the way here.
Keep quiet if you don't know anything! You've not been in court.
I see Lady Su every day Surely I know her better?
Keep your lousy ideas to yourself. Don't you implicate West Marquis.
Though I don't know what the other two petitions are,
I'd suggest you dropped them.
I hear a beast has been wreaking havoc in Xiqi.
Why don't you tell us more about it?
Embellish the story. I'm sure Lady Su will love to hear it.
Pi pa, West Marquis is a sage. How can he make up stories?
Must you interrupt me when I talk? Where was I?
Mrs Li! There is one thing which I must get off my chest though.
Yes?
A woman ruling the roost.
A woman ruling the roost? What does it mean?
Day and night are ordained by Heaven
Yin and Yang and the Five Elements have their rightful places.
The mother hen lays eggs while the rooster looks for food.
But right now, the roles have been reversed.
This neither augur well for Shang Dynasty nor the Li family!
I'll beseech Lady Su to return authority to His Majesty
I hope Brother Li will set a good example before His Majesty.
Your Excellency is a sage indeed.
You certainly criticized me in a most subtle manner.
So I'm the mother hen and you're the roosters, eh?
So I should be laying eggs. eh? I wish to see you no longer.
You'll look for food, eh? Just don't get yourselves killed!
Pi pa!
Please don't mind her. Pi pa...
I understand.
I do know what "a woman ruling the roost" means.
Without her, my entire clan would have been exterminated.
Even Bi Gan would have lost his life.
Never did West Marquis, imagine what he just said.
would land him in grievous trouble soon.
After a long and arduous journey, Yin Shiniang and the boys...
finally arrived in Weishui.
A crisis is looming before them.
Are you all right? Get up slowly.
Don't be afraid. I'll think of something.
- Just join it back. - Just kidding!
Mother, we were only pulling your leg.
Jiang ziya is supposed to be the Great Healer.
But none of the people we asked has heard of him.
Will he be able to help me?
Trust me. He can do it.
I sense evil.
Flying Boy, come here.
Protect Nezha.
Let's get out of here.
Mother! What did you see?
It's that butterfly again!
It keeps following us. Something is going to happen.
It's flown away Let's follow it
Butterfly, stay there!
Jiang Ziya! Don't let him run away!
Jiang Ziya, your debt is long overdue, When will you pay me back?
You must clear your debts today.
Aren't you Jiang Ziya, the Great Healer? But you're heavily in debt!
Is he the man we're looking for?
Fret not: Once I manage to catch a fish, I'll clear all my debts.
Excuse, me.
Sir, are you Mr Jiang Ziya?
Madam, I don't remember owing you any money.
No, you don't. I have a favor to ask of you.
Once I catch my fish, I'll I be able to help you.
Jiang Ziya, no matter what, you must clear your debt today.
Hush, hush! I'll repay the old man's debt.
Are you nuts?
Flying Boy, take the money bag out. Help the old man.
Just follow him.
Sir, he's my son. I hope you help him.
Once I catch my fish, I'll help him.
Thank you.
Jiang Ziya, your wife wants you to go home.
Madam, I have to make a move We'll meet again.
Flying Boy. join us once you're done
Dear, what's so urgent?
Good, you're back. I beg of you. Please sign the divorce papers.
This way, I can answer to my parents.
From now on, we're quits.
Madam, why would you want your husband to divorce you?
Dear, I know it's been hard or you all these years
You've been leading a hard life with me.
But once I catch my fish, I make my mark in life.
Life will be good for you then.
You said the same thing to me when I married you at 20.
You had a future. But you chose to turn down official posts.
You're only preoccupied with fishing.
Ask yourself. How many years have gone by?
You'll be turning 80 soon.
But you've not accomplished anything in life.
Fishing is a good hobby. Well, you get to eat fish at every meal.
In any case, you've lived with it for so many years.
I've been married to him for 40 years.
I've suffered for just as long.
Outsiders won't understand the misery I'm going through.
I've put up with him long enough.
I'd rather go home to my parents than face a good-for-nothing.
Don't stop me.
Madam, don't go after her. Once I catch my fish, she'll come back.
I shouldn't be bothering you at this time.
But my son really needs your help.
Once I catch my fish, I'll be able to help him.
Thank you.
Your wife has just left you. But you still want to go fishing?!
Don't be rude!
I'll go fishing now.
There he goes again.
Let's follow him!
Your mother is just as crazy.
Sir, its, been hours. But you've not had a single catch.
Perhaps there aren't any fish here. Let's move elsewhere.
Fishing calls for patience. No matter what, stay calm always.
When you do that the fish will come to you.
Heard that? Put down the basket. Sit down.
We can't go on like this. We have to help him out.
Help him out? We can't do his way.
The sooner you help him, the sooner he'll help me!
You wins.
What may I do for you?
We wanted to go fishing But somehow..
Just come straight to the point Why did you hide all the fish?
We've not been, able to catch any fish.
Don't be rude!
I have a favor to ask of you.
Sir, I have a feeling you'll catch your fish soon.
Don't forget your promise to me.
Once I catch my fish, I'll help you.
You may have a catch bigger than you can cope!
Don't frighten the fish away.
Here they are!
There are at least 30 of them Sir start fishing!
Like you said a calm disposition is required in fishing.
There are no lack of fish How come none is hooked yet?
Maybe there is no bait?
Even the hook is straight. Gone case.
I've always used a straight hook in my fishing.
You'll never be able to catch any fish this way, sir!
You're eccentric! No wonder your wife left you.
Don't be rude!
The boys are ignorant. But so am I. This is a weird way to fish.
I, Jiang Ziya, will never bow to using crooked hooks to fish.
I don't get you. How can a straight hook ever catch any fish?
It can. I'm waiting for a willing fish.
In the next episode,
Daji tortures West Marquis by pinning him against a hot pillar.
GODS OF HONOUR