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Nine-Part Rhyme by Ye Xuan Qing
♫ Time is like a shuttle which just passed by but comes back right away ♫
♫ Feeling is like silk that we're unaware of how entangled it has become ♫
♫ Weave a piece of glamorous ornamentation ♫♫ With both of our deep loves ♫
♫ It's hard to entrust this love-sickness to someone ♫
♫ I'm willing to become that extremely hopeful bluestone<
♫ With your name seal carved into my heart ♫
♫ Turn back to be a butterfly inside a sealed cocoon to weave spring silk ♫
♫ Which cannot be cut but is mingled forever and ever ♫
♫ I'm willing to become that extremely hopeful bluestone ♫
♫ With your name seal carved into my heart ♫
♫ Turn back to be a butterfly inside a sealed cocoon to weave spring silk ♫
♫ Which cannot be cut but is mingled forever and ever ♫
The Eternal Love
Mo Lian Cheng!
You...did you plot this whole thing?
You knew there was a lake below the cliff, so we wouldn't die!
I was afraid you'd be bored so I took you out for a trip
so you could comfortably soak in the hot springs
and take a nice nap. This is what I should do.
That's right. Yu Hao is guarding outside.
You don't need to worry or thank me.
You bastard! You almost gave me a heart attack today!
And you still want me to thank you?
Don't move. Let me take a look.
What? Have I seduced you?
Stop being narcissistic!
Today on the cliff, why did you save me?
You must have remembered wrong. I just happened to slip!
And you happened to slip onto me?
That's right! That's precisely what it was.
Okay. I got it.
What do you think about the assassination attempt today?
Don't know.
You don't know, or you don't want to talk about it?
Don't you just want to say that it's First Prince? But as I see it,
he didn't do this.
You trust him that much?
This isn't a trust problem!
The truth is in front of us! Anyone would think that way.
Let's hear it.
They could have just killed us if they simply wanted that object.
But based on the situation, they didn't want to kill us.
Then what about the arrow?
I saw two figures when that happened.
They probably were not together with those assassins.
If it was them, they could have just shot you in the leg
and stopped you that way.
Are you very sure that the assassins
were not from Mo Yi Huai?
Don't mention those three characters to me again!
The moment I hear "Mo Yi Huai", my head feels like it'll burst!
Very good. I won't mention it.
But...the fact that you saved me,
how should I repay you?
What do you want?
I want to rest.
Y-y-you can't! This whole bed is mine!
Your wounds have been bandaged already.
But you still need to recover. Let the royal physician take another look.
Yu Hao! Prepare the horse!
Your Highness, you're finally back!
-They said you were attacked!-Get lost!
-Yes-!-Get lost!
You yell so loudly, who can sleep through that?
Put me down.
I won't ever let you go again.
Don't even think about leaving my side.
Miss, what happened?
Jing Xin, help her take a bath.
I have something to do. I'll be back later.
Yes. Do not worry, Your Highness.
Xiao Tan!
Looking at you and the Prince just now,
it seems like something has changed.
What happened to you two last night?
Nothing changed!
Mo Yi Huai sent assassins. I didn't sleep well at all yesterday!
And that stupid Mo Lian Cheng!
He tricked me to go to some hot spring house!
He clearly had a plan and scared me on purpose!
What?
A hot spring house?
You two-! X-xiao Tan...you...!
You and the Prince...didn't...do that...
Aiya! What does your brain think about all the time?
I was scared all day and night!
How would I have time to do that sort of thing?
That's good, that's good.
That's right, Jing Xin. The matter about Mo Yi Huai sending assassins,
if your Miss found out, she'd definitely be very sad, right?
She was already very pitiful. It's my fault.
Next time when you see your Miss again,
you must apologize to her for me.
From now on, tell her that we should stop this quarrel already.
Xiao Tan, are you being serious?
Xiao Tan, this is wonderful!
You didn't know. Recently when you two were fighting,
I got so exhausted!
Okay okay! In the future, I'll give you all the good food!
I'll take it as making it up to you!
Really?
Then, I'll prepare a bath for you right now.
Go on.
Yu Hao.
Go to the Royal Infirmary and say that the Princess Consort is seriously injured,
and her life is in danger. Remember, the bigger the fuss, the better.
I understand.
Why did you come back again? Where is Jing Xin?
You're being shy?
Any woman would be shy. Why are you nagging me?
I am very familiar with every inch of your skin.
You-!
Do you know how to act sick?
Act sick?
I'm not good at other things, but acting sick and taking leave is my specialty!
Very good. Put on a good show with me, how about it?
Your Highness, the Princess Consort just has light injuries. She isn't sick.
The Princess Consort is so seriously injured, yet you say she's not sick?
Royal Physician Gao,
with your experience, why can't you tell that the Princess Consort's life is in danger?
Must you be as seriously injured as her for you to understand?
I do not dare, I do not dare!
Very well. Since even you cannot diagnose her, that means the Princess Consort is very seriously injured.
She is so injured, even you cannot treat her.
If I hear again that the Princess Consort is not seriously injured,
I will come after you!
Do not worry Your Highness, I understand!
Your Highness, now it looks like the Princess Consort's life is in danger!
I'll go back and find ways to nurse her well.
I will definitely tell the Emperor and the Empress Dowager about this!
I will have to trouble you, Royal Physician Gao.
-Jing Xin, send him out.-Yes.
I will take my leave.
Prince! How was it? I acted pretty well, right?
I gained this from practicing faking sick and being lazy!
You! You're too mischievous! I almost laughed just now!
In the future, you have to tone it down a bit.
Your Highness.
Your Highness, the 14th Prince is here. He came to visit the Princess Consort.
Really? Xiao Xuan is here! I'll go take a look!
Stop!
Have Fourteen wait in the library.
In the future without my permission, he cannot come in.
Yes.
In the future, you are not allowed to be interested in other men besides me.
8th Brother!
8th Brother, why won't you let me visit 8th Sister-in-law? You're so cruel.
You're becoming more impolite.
Instead of doing serious things, you keep visiting your 8th Sister-in-law.
I've done all you asked me to do.
Let's hear it.
I waited below the mountain as you told me to.
Indeed, I saw a group of assassins holding a silver box.
Later on, I watched them closely.
Guess. After a while, where did the silver box end up?
First Prince Manor.
8th Brother! You know that too?
And I watched them so carefully too!
I already knew that after Mo Yi Huai heard about the Soul Suppressing Orb,
he would definitely make a move.
This time, I finally have the advantage.
It looks like Emperor Father will have to punish him.
So Eight Brother really have such good foresight.
Xiao Xuan.
Go and spread the news.
Say that the 8th Prince and Princess Consort were attacked and the Princess Consort's life is in danger.
Remember, the bigger the fuss you make, the better.
Also, you must make it feel like the assassins belong to Mo Yi Huai.
Don't worry, 8th Brother!
Jing Xin?
Coming!
Miss.
Jing Xin.
Why does my back
and my feet feel painful?
What happened...to Xiao Tan?
Don't worry Miss, Xiao Tan is okay.
She also told me to tell you that she was too stubborn before.
She shouldn't have fought with you.
Actually, I knew.
I was wrong too.
It was hard on Xiao Tan, and she is so accepting too.
Originally, I just thought that Xiao Tan was mischievous.
But looking at it now, I really was quite petty.
Go and tell Xiao Tan
that I do not mind anymore, so she doesn't need to either.
Yes, Miss.
I'm in a good mood today.
Jing Xin, take a walk with me.
Miss, you can't.
Why not?
Did something happen to Xiao Tan?
Hurry and tell me!
I only know
that the 8th Prince and Xiao Tan ran into assassins when they went out to play.
They almost died! After the Prince returned, he had Xiao Tan act sick.
She cannot leave the room.
He says that this way, the assassin can be caught.
How can acting sick catch the assassin?
I don't know either.
In any case, Xiao Tan already said that after you wake up, you must continue acting sick.
You cannot leave the room. If you don't know how,
then let me demonstrate for you.
Miss.
Heh.
Miss, watch carefully.
Xiao Tan sat like this.
Jing Xin!
Jing Xin? Cut it out.
Please punish me, Miss. I was embarrassing just now.
Alright, alright. Hurry and tell me.
Did they find out who sent the assassins and why?
This...
Xiao Tan won't let me tell you.
Just whose maid are you?
Could it be that only Xiao Tan now can order you around?
No no, I do not dare.
Hurry and tell me.
Yes.
I heard that the 8th Prince and Xiao Tan
suspect it was the First Prince.
Also, the assassins almost knocked them down the cliff.
Also, Xiao Tan was almost killed by an arrow multiple times.
Almost...
killed by an arrow?
He...wants to kill even me now?
Impossible.
Impossible! Jing Xin, these are just Xiao Tan and the Prince's guesses.
It's not true, right?
This...
It should be.
Miss, right now, there is still a definite conclusion about this matter.
Don't brood over it too much.
Get up.
Jing Xin, let me ask you.
Did the 8th Prince tell Xiao Tan to act sick?
Mm.
The 8th Prince has always been very secretive.
I think...Brother Yi Huai
would not be this cruel to me.
If he didn't fall for the 8th Prince's trap,
then someone must be leading him astray.
The fight for the throne is so dangerous. I think he
should have had no other choice.
Miss, the Emperor is investigating this right now.
The final decision on the culprit has yet to be made.
So Miss, don't be too sad right now.
I only hope that he is safe.
I'm used to being sad. What is the big deal?
Jing Xin. I will see no guests today.
I don't want to see anyone.
Yes.
What is the meaning of this?
This is just a normal Night Glowing Pearl. It is not the Soul Suppressing Orb.
I didn't think that you'd fall for Mo Lian Cheng's trap so easily.
I never knew what the Soul Suppressing Orb was!
Naturally, I won't know what is real or fake!
I'd like to ask you two.
We agreed not to hurt their lives!
Why is Tan'er's life in danger now?
You are too soft.
We just couldn't watch you lose the maiden and the throne too.
I don't need you two to worry. I have my plans.
I know what is more important.
In the future, please do not act on your own initiative.
Then take good care of yourself.
Look at what he's done. Look!
Even I feel ashamed of him,
and you have the face to defend him?
I was foolish, please be calm.
Now, the entire capital city is saying
that Cheng'er and the 8th Princess Consort's assassination was Huai'er's doing.
This morning at court, so many petitions against Huai'er were given to me. How am I supposed to stay calm?
Please punish me. Please listen to me.
There are rumors floating around, but there is no concrete evidence.
If you punish the First Prince because of this,
I just fear...that it will cause Eldest Prince bitter disappointment.
Then investigate!
The Empress Dowager has arrived!
Greetings, Empress Mother.
You do not need to be so courteous.
Official Qu, indeed, you are here too.
I wish you well, Empress Dowager.
There's no need!
If Cheng'er is well, then naturally I will be too.
It's just, I just heard you say something from outside.
My heart feels quite uneasy.
I just don't understand.
Your own daughter's life is in danger.
Why do you ignore the matter,
and just focus on defending the suspect?
Even if you want to be Father-in-law to the Emperor,
both of your sons-in-law have a chance!
Why must Minister Qu favor one and discriminate the other this early?
Official Qu, take your leave.
Yes.
I will take my leave.
I know why you came, Empress Mother.
Don't worry. I will definitely investigate this thoroughly.
Don't think I don't know.
You've always favored Huai'er. This time,
I must get justice for Cheng'er.
Empress Mother, this matter hasn't been investigated yet.
How can I charge Huai'er like this?
I know that Imperial Father's leaving caused Imperial Mother to bear grudges.
So, because, Huai'er looks like Emperor Father-
Stop talking. Huai'er isn't him.
I don't feel like they look similar either.
You don't need to change the subject.
I am very clear about this matter.
Is there still a need to investigate? Isn't it that great Consort you gave Cheng'er
that worked with Huai'er to make Cheng'er fall into a trap?
As I see it, you must charge that Qu Tan'er too!
Xuan'er has already told me what happened!
If the 8th Princess Consort didn't take an arrow for Cheng'er, how could he have escaped unscathed?
Even I am very grateful towards her.
Why are you so cold as to make the injured 8th Princess Consort take the blame?
I know!
Now, I am just an old woman living in a villa.
You have your own stand.
You won't value my words anymore.
But, I need to remind you.
There is no smoke without a fire.
If you cannot investigate Huai'er and give me a proper answer,
I will not give up easily!
Do not worry, Empress Mother.
Now that the matter of deciding on the Crown Prince is nearing, I surely will act carefully.
I will not do any decisions that will induce social instability.
The more I will not make rash decisions just because of personal preferences.
Good. I will wait for your good news.
I'm returning to my villa.
The Empress Dowager is leaving!
Heaven!
Why are you so unfair? Why make Tan'er suffer so much?
Brother Yu, is the Prince okay?
There's lots of sound coming from inside!
The Princess Consort is too weak from her injuries. Now, she can't even swallow her medicine.
Naturally, the Prince is panicking and worried.
-Guard well. You must not let anyone go inside to bother them.-Tan'er, wake up!
Yes!
Tan'er! Tan'er!
Tan'er! Why were you so silly?
Why did you have to save me?
Hurry and wake up!
Tan'er!
♫ Zhuangzi said that love is a secret of the butterflies ♫
♫ Laozi said that love is a very profound mysterious principles ♫
Your Highness! How can you avoid laughing?
Of course.
I am far more serious than you.
Is that so?
Then I want to see how serious you are!
♫ Love, love love. ♫
♫We can say love, love. Love, love love. ♫
♫ Hua Tuo said in love, if you're sick, you should get treated ♫
♫ Lu Ban said that in love, the most important is the foundation ♫
♫ Is there really any clue? ♫
♫ Each one saying their own reasons, making the lovers grow anxious ♫
♫ Zhou Gong said that when in love, all your dreams are sweet ♫
Your Highness! I was wrong!
Spare me!
My Princess Consort's behaviour is rather rash,
I must punish you properly.
Wait! My foot hasn't healed yet, I cannot serve you in bed.
What does your foot injury have to do with serving me?
Don't don't don't! I'm not ready yet!
A woman still needs to get ready?
Your Highness, don't tell me...you didn't have other women before?
What does that have to do with you?
♫ Inferior to the 'Book of Songs' for being meaningful ♫
The countrywide famous 8th Prince is actually a virgin!
♫ Only looking at Cowheard and Weaving girl ♫
♫ Studying geography, only looking at the Broken Bridge and Dali ♫
♫ Studying astrology, only looking at love's fortune; How long before I can meet you? ♫
♫ We can say love love, love love. ♫
Why are you so happy?
Are you happy you're my only woman?
♫ Love, love. Love, love, love. ♫
♫ We can say love love, love love. Love, love, love. ♫
♫ We can say love love, love love. Love, love love. ♫
Grandmother, look!
The Emperor has arrived!
Greetings, Empress Mother.
Father.
Xuan'er, how old are you, following your grandmother all day like that?
8th Brother told me to come and stay by Royal Grandmother's side in his place!
I am stupid. I cannot compare to my brothers in other things,
but at least I can be filial and stay by Royal Grandmother's side.
I can at least share some of Emperor Father's troubles!
Alright.
Cheng'er is busy now.
With Xuan'er by my side,
I can at least be at peace
Since you have time to come here,
why not hurry and investigate Cheng'er's assassination attempt instead?
I came precisely to tell you about this.
Oh? Then, you have reached a conclusion?
I've already found that it was done by rebels from the previous dynasty. It has nothing to do with Huai'er.
But I clearly saw that the silver box 8th Brother lost was delivered to First Brother's place!
Shut up!
Why can't he say it?
Xuan'er already told me about this.
The details were very clear. In my opinion, it doesn't look like it was made up.
Please investigate anew.
I already have investigated, and punished those rebels.
This matter is finished. There is no need to investigate further.
Empress Mother, you don't need to worry about this anymore.
You...
To favor Huai'er,
you killed them all off?
Empress Mother! Please watch what you're saying.
Your Majesty!
Empress Mother, you are tired. I will not bother you any longer.
Xuan'er.
If you are free in the future, go visit Cheng'er and the 8th Princess Consort in my place.
Is he here?
He's coming. He's in the front garden.
-This is great!-He'll be here soon!
Xiao Tan!
Greetings, Your Highness.
Let me hold you for a little while.
Don't go!
Let me hold you for a little while.
Mo Lian Cheng, what's wrong?
I'm sorry, I've made you suffer.
Why are you saying that?
Emperor Father is going to name the Crown Prince.
I originally wanted to make a scheme
and force Royal Brother to make a move and use it to defeat him.
I thought I could protect you well.
I never thought that I was too confident in myself.
Alright, alright, be good.
I was wondering what the big deal was.
That's it?
Don't you often bully me?
It's okay! It's just a small injury.
You really don't blame me?
You really don't feel like I'm useless?
I don't blame you!
I guess...I can forgive you!
What did you need me for?
Naturally, it is to discuss the next step of the plan.
Why are you so troubled?
It's all thanks to your plan.
My reputation was ruined while the Crown Prince is being chosen.
Emperor Father didn't punish me,
but everyone thinks I'm the one who ordered Mo Lian Cheng's assassination attempt.
What other good plans do you have to tell me about?
You're incapable, but you blame us instead?
Lian Ming, don't be rude.
Prince, please calm down. If you want to win back a round,
why not go talk to your Father-in-law?
To make Qu Pan'er the Empress, Qu Zhao Ying
will definitely fully support you.
If you successfully become Emperor, the Soul Suppressing Orb will be ours sooner or later.
Everyone will benefit from this. Why then will we be against it?
Qu Jiang Ling has always been on my side.
But I cannot even protect myself. What can he do?
Don't worry, Prince.
We've already thought it over for you.
There is something only Official Qu can do.
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♫ Could it be that I need to learn to let go ♫
♫ And lower myself into the dirt ♫
♫ Because I love you so much? ♫
♫ But love has become a sharp double-edged sword ♫
♫ Only understanding each other fully can allow the blood to show in one slice ♫
♫ Exhaust all the possible harmful words to speak ♫
♫ Without ever thinking about whether they can be taken back or not ♫
♫ After speaking them, I actually feel the sense of loss more, and sadder. ♫
♫ Why cause such trouble? ♫
♫ I ask myself whether I'm able to let go or not ♫
♫ Let go or not when all the love becomes hate in a flash ♫
♫ Who exactly are my tears for? ♫
♫ As for who wins and who loses, ♫
♫ Who really cares? ♫ ♫ We all hurt anyway ♫
♫ Exhaust all the possible harmful words to speak ♫
♫ without ever thinking about whether they can be taken back or not ♫
♫ After speaking them, I actually feel the sense of loss more, and also sadder. ♫
♫ Why cause such trouble? ♫
♫ I ask myself whether I'm able to let go or not ♫
♫ Let go or not when all the love becomes hate in a flash ♫
♫ Whom exactly are my tears for? ♫
♫ As for who wins and who loses, ♫
♫ Who really cares? ♫
♫ We all hurt anyway ♫