Young Sherlock
♫ Let love subtly weave our separations and reunions ♫
♫ I do not regret how persistent I was in staying by your side ♫
♫ Everyone hopes for a time ♫
♫ when they can love someone without thinking about moral sense ♫
♫ Hear the wind howl, the lilting sound of the flute as you are lost in your thoughts ♫
♫ He who holds the sword dances lightly in the wind on the journey home ♫
♫ The song spreads ten thousand miles - where are you now? ♫
♫ Can you hear it clearly? ♫
♫ I am here, waiting for you. ♫
Timing and Subtitles by The Chivalrous Team @ Viki
Young Sherlock
Episode 1
Year 653 C.E.,
the early fourth year of the Yonghui era. During this fifth year of Emperor Gaozong, Li Zhi's, reign,
the great Tang dynasty is in peace and bustling with riches.
In order to fulfill the previous emperor's wishes, Emperor Gaozong ordered massive construction projects
at the peak and foot of Mount Tai, creating a square alter and a round alter.
He wanted to lead all his subjects in holding the first ever ceremony of prayer to the Heavens,
using this to establish his royal power, taking away the royal court
that Zhangsun Wuji and Chu Suiliang have controlled in order to stabilize the empire.
At this time, festivity fills the empire.
Long live the Emperor.
My loyal subjects, please get up.
Thank you, your Majesty.
My beloved subjects, today I called you here
because I wanted to discuss with all of you about the prayer ceremony in Mount Tai.
This event can spread the reputation of our mighty Tang all around the seas,
make those on the outskirts become loyal to our Tang Empire,
and is a way for all my people in the Tang Empire to feel unprecedented pride.
The prayer ceremony on Mount Tai is the previous Emperor's death wish
and is also the Tang Empire's pledge of bliss.
Since I ascended the throne, I have been looking forward to this event.
Today this wish will finally be fulfilled. I feel pleasantly surprised and proud.
Xu Jingzhong!
Yes, your Majesty.
You have been in charge of the prayer ceremony on Mount Tai.
Can you please tell me and my subjects how it's going?
Your Majesty, this event
since the start of the Tang Empire,
will be the first time that the Emperor will celebrate with the common people.
I have referenced the ceremonial rituals
from the first Emperor to current day,
and built one square alter, and one circular alter.
The foot of the mountain will have a square altar, thus the alter of the earth.
It will be shaped like a rock, as to appear well-balanced, stable and square.
It represents a sincere wish for Your Majesty's rule to last tens of thousands of years.
It is as steady as a monolithic rock, and as impregnable as a military fortress.
The top of the mountain will be a round altar, the alter of heavens.
The temple on the alter will rise into the clouds, and will have gold carvings in the area.
It represents Great Tang's wish to stand beside the Heavens,
shine forever like the sun and moon, and flourish and prosper as the best of all.
Good. Beloved subject Xu, well done.
I will dedicate myself to Your Majesty until the day I die.
With a grand ceremony atop Mt. Tai, the entire nation should celebrate.
I have nearly completed the previous Emperor's wish.
Everyone, go back and prepare.
When I decide on a day, everyone will come with me to pay their respects at Mt. Tai.
Long live the Emperor.
As decreed by the Emperor,
"according to the wish of the previous Emperor and the wishes of the people,
I will walk through Luoyang and pray to the Heavens at Mt. Tai."
Di Zhixun
Stupid brat!
What now? You want to attack your own father?
No, I wouldn't dare. Even if you gave me all the courage to, I wouldn't dare.
Er Bao!
Oh! Sorry, sorry! I forgot. Get up, get up.
You're okay, right?
That hurt a lot, Young Master.
It hurts? Huh?
It doesn't hurt anymore. It felt quite good, Young Master! Do it again on this side.
Enough! Huaiying, stop playing!
Huaiying, I am going to the capital in a few days.
First, for a debriefing. Second, to see your Uncle Wang and Grand Tutor Du.
At home, you have to study hard and practice your martial arts.
Also, when I come back, we will settle your marriage.
You're already at that age where you should be starting a family.
I can't hear anything he's saying! You listen! Is it true? Father, is it true?
Of course!
It's true, Young Master.
Father, spare me! You want me to marry an old lady
three years older than me who has a mole on her nose?
Ridiculous!
Although Deputy Minister Wang's daughter's appearance is...
you know, but she is from a reputable family.
Well-educated and well-mannered. From poetry to music, she knows it all.
She's prettier than Zhuge Liang's wife Ugly Huang.
The ancestors all say an ugly wife is a
family's treasure.
Right. Even Dad agrees that she's an ugly girl.
Dad! How can you expect me to marry her?
Fine, if you don't want to marry Deputy Minister Wang's daughter,
then marry Uncle Tong's Mengyao.
You two grew up together.
You're still not satisfied?
Dad! You want me to marry a tiger!? If I don't die by her mocking, I'll die by her bite.
How about this? We can discuss marrying this tiger
after you return from Chang'an, okay?
Okay, okay. Then, you better remember,
study well at home.
As a practitioner of the martial arts, you can't go around stirring up problems.
Understood.
Following your instructions
is my duty. Dad, bye!
- Huh? - Get the stuff!
Master, I will leave now.
Go, go.
Dragon Slaying Hall
My lord, twenty iron-blood soldiers are finished with their training.
We await your instructions, my lord.
My lord, should we act according to the Dragon-Slaying Plan?
Go!
I will serve my lord until death.
We will serve our lord until death.
Er Bao.
Are you trying to die? Why are you drinking so quickly?
I apologize, Young Master. My throat is burning up.
Ok, ok, drink slowly. After you finish drinking, we shall move quickly.
I want to arrive at Chang'an at the same time as Dad.
Otherwise, my plan would be behind schedule.
Young Master, do you think that Master will yell at us when he sees us?
Well, that depends on the place. If it is Minister Wang or Grand Tutor Du's home,
Dad will hold onto his pride and won't do anything to embarrass himself or his family.
Good idea, Young Master. Then, let's go to their home to find Master!
- Okay. - Let's go!
Is he that afraid to die?
- I'm so hungry! - Hold up!
You're sure Tigress drank the drugged drink?
I watched her drink it.
Good. Now I can stop worrying.
But...whether or not it worked... I...
You're right. She's kind of... not normal.
Hurry up and eat! If Tigress catches up to us,
don't even think about making it to Chang'an the same time as Dad.
Whether or not we'll live to see my Dad will be a problem.
Don't worry about it, Young Master. When have I ever been a burden to you?
I feel the same way as you. I will eat fast, so we can leave immediately.
Okay. Eat quickly!
That maiden dressed in purple is like Guanyin's reincarnation.
Nowadays, who would want to do this kind of work? It's dirty, rough, and has no pay.
Yeah.
Not only is her medical acumen advanced, she even has a good heart.
She's compassionate towards the impoverished. She comes to provide her medical expertise here every three days.
It has been like this for quite some time now.
We just don't know how she looks because her face is always covered.
She must be beautiful. Otherwise, why would she hide her appearance?
Stupid Xiao Hu!
Er Bao! Run!
Get up!
You little brats! You want to run?
Let's see where you can run off to! Run, I dare you!
You made me chase you for such a long time. I didn't get to eat and I'm dripping wet!
And you even stole a chicken drumstick! You!
Come here! You come here, too!
Y-Young Master!
You come here too!
You didn't bring me along to Chang'an?
Huh! No sense of obligation!
Moreover, you secretly drugged me!
- That little bit of drug won't make me faint! - Yes, yes, yes.
If you have the guts, poison me next time!
- Yes, yes, yes. - Yes? What do you mean?
S-Sorry...
Who am I? I am your future wife!
I will help you further your family line! I am going to provide you with children!
Yes, yes, yes.
- Sorry, sorry. - You tried to drug me? What if your children are drugged?
What's the point of apologizing? I want drumsticks!
- Dru.. dru.. drumsticks. - Boss, drumsticks!
- Ten! - Ten, ten, ten!
Er Bao! Pour the wine!
- Pour the wine! - Yes, yes, I'll pour the wine.
Why did you come to Chang'an? Tell me!
Drink slowly, drink slowly.
Want to come to Chang'an? Why? You want to find pretty girls, right?
No, no. I don't dare.
Holy fire! Holy fire! Holy fire!
Why is it holy fire?
Tell me, what is a "holy fire"?
Your Majesty, it is undeniably fire sent from the heavens.
The two alters on the top and bottom of the mountain were destroyed in a flash.
Generalissimo Su Jinfang and all the soldiers have been killed.
Also, also...
What else?
Please forgive my disrespect.
After the holy fire, the bodies of the deceased made up the characters "fatuous ruler".
What? Fatuous ruler?
According to the local villagers, after a thunderstorm, the sacrificial tower burst into flames
and collapsed immediately.
There was no discovery of evidence that points to a man-made disaster,
so the commoners say it is...
What did they say it is?
Heaven's punishment.
Heaven's punishment...
Your majesty, stop drinking!
Your majesty, too much wine is harmful. You must take care of your body.
Take care of my body?
What for?
They all bully me.
Let me tell you, one day
I will let them know that I, Li Zhi, am not weak.
I'm not their puppet.
No one, no one will be able to control me then!
Your majesty, your majesty, please calm down.
Don't you all want to punish me? Until when?
- Your majesty - Come on!
Your majesty, calm down.
I haven't done anything worthy of punishment.
For your three cardinal guides and virtues,
I disappointed Meiniang.
I disappointed the love of my life. But it's not enough for you all!
What else do you all want?
- Your majesty. - Why? Why?
Return Meiniang to me! Return Meiniang to me!
♫ The broken sound of the zither ♫
♫ plays the chords of separation ♫
♫ Even if we are separated, just one glance ♫
♫ will make us crazy for each other ♫
♫ The string I hold ♫
♫ cannot keep my love from leaving ♫
♫ As the world goes through its joys and sorrows, I am willing ♫
♫ to wait until the day we reunite ♫
♫ The Heavens can stand witness to my love for you ♫
I yearn for you so much that I thought green was red.
I am haggard, only because I miss you so. [Wu Meiniang]
If you don't believe my tears,
look at the tear stains on the dress.
♫ I am not cruel enough to forget our love ♫
♫ I look in the mirror, and see tear stains on my face ♫
♫ and the eyes that pity you ♫
♫ Perhaps I was too naive ♫
♫ Fate comes and goes and forces us to separate and reunite at will ♫
♫ and I hope for the day when our love will spark again ♫
♫ just for that fleeting glimpse of you ♫
Who's that?
Meet me in the bamboo forest behind the mountain at midnight.
Since you're here, why aren't you showing yourself?
Wu Meiniang,
I can attest to the fact
that the courage and drive you had when you tamed Shizi Cong (wild stallion) has not decreased.
Amitabha.
Why is Minister Wang here at such a late hour?
Wu Meiniang,
if the Heavens allowed you to return to your former life, are you willing?
Minister Wang, you must be joking.
The Wu Meiniang of the past has already left with the deceased Emperor.
Today, I am simply a nun who goes by the name of Ming Kong.
Whether you are Wu Meiniang or Ming Kong,
it is enough as long as you still have the face that make men crazy for you,
and the unwillingness to sit in front of an oil lamp at a temple.
What do you mean, Minister Wang?
Everybody knows that you and the current Emperor were once in love.
It's just that you had to come to Ganye Temple due to your status.
I came here tonight to help mend your relationship with your lover.
Help us? What do you mean?
His Majesty is extremely devoted to you.
You also yearn for the emperor every day.
Isn't great for two lovers to be together?
Why does Minister Wang assume
I yearn for the emperor every day?
My name is Ming Kong, and am here to seek spiritual guidance.
I have no thoughts of returning to the secular world.
"I yearn for you so much that I thought green was red.
I am haggard, only because I miss you so.
If you don't believe my tears,
look at the tear stains on the dress."
You still have lingering feelings towards His Majesty, and His Majesty still loves you.
Hence I am trying to help you two reunite.
Isn't this a wonderful thing?
Minister Wang would not come at such a late hour just to help us reunite.
Tell me your ultimate goal.
Truth be told,
currently, Concubine Xu (of rank zhaoyuan) holds the Emperor's favor,
yet the Noble Consort has been given the cold shoulder because she has no children.
It seems she is about to lose her position.
You want to use my hand to pull down Concubine Xu.
Smart.
Minister Wang, this is not a laughing matter.
That year, I painfully left His Majesty to come here
so the ministers wouldn't criticize His Majesty regarding this matter.
My wish still remains the same.
What a sentimental and righteous girl.
Emperor Taizong's death anniversary is soon, and His Majesty will come to Ganye Temple to offer prayers.
This is a good opportunity.
We shall see how you'll use it.
His Majesty will come to Ganye Temple?
That's right.
You must use this opportunity to get His Majesty to bring you back to the palace.
Minister Wang, I have His Majesty in my heart.
If I can return to his side, even just for three days, I will die a happy woman.
You and Noble Consort are most powerful,
and will be my biggest supporters in the future.
If I do return to former glory, I will treat you as my master,
to pay back the debt of gratitude.
I will rest-assured with your promise.
Go pack and wait for His Majesty.
Liangyi Hall.
Your Majesty, have you thought about it?
Father, must it be like this?
As of today, this is the only solution.
I'm just afraid that when the time comes, it'll be asking for trouble.
The saying goes that it is easy to invite a deity, but much harder to send them away.
That's right
However, it will be better than our current state.
Moreover, if His Majesty insists on bringing Wu Meiniang back,
Your Highness, you won't be able to stop him.
There are 3,000 women in the inner palace,
yet they are no match for the woman in His Majesty's heart.
It is obvious how special their relationship is.
I am afraid that when her situation improves, she will no longer be content to listen to our orders.
Then aren't we going to be caught in our own trap?
Your Highness has not given birth to any children,
while Concubine Xu and the other women all have children.
If this continues, you will lose the Emperor's favour one day.
Rather than allow the Emperor to yearn for her everyday,
why not bring her back to the palace?
This way, everything will be within our control,
and this will also please His Majesty.
It is the best idea.
We can only do this.
Give way, give way.
I want to tour the entire Capital! Hurry!
Customer, look at this.
Xiao Hu! Come, come, come!
- Come and look! - I'm coming.
Look at this. Customer, why don't you buy one?
I don't want these few.
Wrap the others for me. I want the rest of it.
All of it? Good good, I'll wrap them for you.
Pay for it. I'm going over there. Pay!
- Pay, pay, pay. - Young Master.
Oh, I understand. Where is it?
- Xiao Hu! Come over here and see! - I'm coming!
Good, good. Thank you.
- Quickly quickly. - I'm coming!
- Coming! - There's more!
Look at this. This flower is so beautiful. It's prettier than the ones from our hometown.
I think that everything here is nicer than ours.
It's so rare to come to Chang'an. It'll be such a waste if we don't took a good look around.
A waste? You're already going crazy over such small trinkets.
Hey! Who's crazy? Are you dissatisfied with me?
- Let me tell you, I am your future... - No, no, no.
- I said that he was crazy. Him, him. - Yes, me.
I'm going crazy from happiness.
Mengyao, don't talk about the relationship between us. What if word gets out?
Why not? Let me tell you, getting to marry me is a blessing for you.
Be grateful. Let's go!
Young Master, you really got it this time.
That's right. Go look for a medicine shop nearby.
It's no use. It's not like you haven't tried it before.
It's for me.
Showtime, showtime! Everybody don't miss it!
Hey, Xiao Hu!
The productions of Deyun Hall are always the best! Watch the performance!
Look at this. There's a show.
All the neighbours and friends...
Outrageous!
- Why did we come to Chang'an? - To find Master!
- But what are we doing now? - Watching a show!
There are important business, but we're just playing around!
- Say, is that right? - Not right!
- Is it outrageous? Is this acceptable? - This is outrageous! Unacceptable!
- Let's leave. - Go!
Why is that person crying? What's going on?
Everybody,
quickly look here.
This person in front wearing black is called Di Xiao Hu.
He made me dress up like a man to come here to look for his dad
but now he doesn't want me anymore.
Doesn't want her? How can there be such a person?
How can it be like that?
When we used to bathe together, you called me "Little Cutie"!
What about now? You insult me, calling me a Tigress.
You don't want me anymore.
You have seen all of me already. I can't marry anyone else now
If you don't want me to provide sons for you, I'll leave! I'll go home!
I will go back and commit suicide! I don't want to live anymore!
What is this? This man is so shallow.
How can it be like this?
Is he even a man? Ridiculous!
I'm wrong.
Let's watch the show.
You should have said so earlier.
Let's go.
Showtime, showtime.
- Everybody... - You two, hurry up.
Coming, coming.
Showtime, showtime! Don't miss out!
Deyun Hall's productions are always the best!
They're out.
Gentlemen, this is Deyun Hall's new head actress, Miss Zhu Jun.
A beauty at first sight.
- Such a beauty. - Look.
Please accept my greetings.
Young sirs, please visit me often.
So beautiful.
Let's go, let's go.
Er Bao, there's an open spot here.
Er Bao, come here. There's a place here.
Sir, you're sitting in the wrong spot.
Why? Can't I sit here?
These seats are set. You can't sit here.
And do you know whose place this is?
I don't care who he is.
Besides, you say these places are set
but his name is not on the table, right?
I'll just sit here.
You really don't know the rules.
You lot must be outsiders.
You don't even know whose seat this is.
Let me tell you, we've booked these two tables.
Want to see the show? No problem, just sit over there.
Hey! Why are you three acting like you're superiors?
There are three of you, with three butts.
Why do you need six seats? Just because you have money?
You think that only you all have money?
Let me tell you, this lady--
This man also has money. Booking? I can also do it!
Er Bao, give the money.
Whatever, I don't care. You lot sit over there.
- What did you say? - What!
Brother Shangyuan, why argue over a seat?
Yuanfang
Sir, you're just a bit hasty.
Yes, yes, yes.
Thank you for supporting me and Miss Zhu Yun by coming here.
Don't ruin the peaceful atmosphere over a seat.
Yes I think so too. We can't ruin the atmosphere,
so you just tell them to sit elsewhere.
Sir, you shouldn't mess with these men.
Let me tell you, there's no one in this world I cannot mess with.
Sir, you can eat a lot of rice,
but you can't talk a lot.
They are the famous Four Young Sirs of the Capital.
What what four?
The famous Four Young Sirs of the Capital.
Look at that young sir over there, he is the royal uncle (brother-in-law of the Emperor).
Troupe Leader Sun, let them sit.
What?
Brother Yuanfang...
Sit.
What are you looking at?
Liangyi Hall.
Xiao Zhao, try and give this to Eunuch Wei.
Just say it is a message from Ganye Temple.
Tell him that he must personally deliver it to the emperor.
Yes, Your highness.
Remember, you must be discreet.
What is this?
One of my relatives works at the Royal Kitchen. When he was out purchasing ingredients,
someone told him to send this letter into the palace
and asked him to personally hand it to the Emperor.
Where did this letter come from?
He said it's Ganye Temple.
I yearn for you so much that I thought green was red.
I am haggard, only because I miss you so.
If you don't believe my tears,
look at the tear stains on my dress.
Mei
I no longer need you here. You may leave.
Thank you, Your Majesty.
Mei
Meiniang, are you well?
I have disappointed you.
The Noble Consort has arrived.
Greetings, Your Majesty. Long live the Emperor.
No need for formalities. Hurry and rise.
Thank you, Your Majesty.
I haven't seen Your Majesty for many days. Partly, I am worried about your health. Partly, I miss you.
I came here without your permission. Please punish me.
Consort Li, you should not blame yourself.
It's just that I have been busy with state affairs, and there are many things worrying me.
Hence I have not slept well at all.
These few days, I don't even want to step out of this room.
If I have neglected you, please forgive me.
I was only a maid, yet could gain your favour.
However, I cannot do anything to help you. I am ashamed of myself.
You must not blame yourself, Consort Li.
Come.
You take care of the inner palace in my place. That is worthy of praise.
Please do not worry. It is my honor.
Xiao Zhao. Tell the Royal Kitchen to make yellow ginger soup to revitalise His Majesty.
Yes, I will go immediately.
Your Majesty, regarding next month's selection of consorts,
what are Your Majesty's plans?
I am not worried about this matter.
I will leave it up to you.
Here, I have a list of names for Your Majesty to look through.
Wu Mei
What are you trying to achieve?
When you put it like that, I do not understand what you mean.
Does Your Majesty not like the names on this list?
What I mean is
why is Wu Mei's name on this list?
Wu Meiniang is naturally beautiful and amiable.
In addition, she was Your Majesty's childhood friend.
If you tell her to come back, she will surely help you out.
Is Your Majesty dissatisfied?
Wu Mei is the concubine of the previous Emperor.
If I take her in as my concubine, disregarding the virtues,
just the complaints from court officials will be enough to drown me.
Do not be impatient. I have heard that Ganye Temple hasn't been refurbished in a long time.
Emperor Taizong's death anniversary is upcoming.
Why not use this reason to visit the Temple during the Duanwu Festival
with all the court officials and offer some prayers
and money to refurbish the temple?
This will also be a blessing for the deceased Emperor.
At that time, they can ask Abbess Ming Kong (Wu Mei) to oversee it.
Consort Li, you have taken much into account. However, this is a serious matter.
Allow me to think about it before making a decision.
Once Your Majesty has made a decision, you must let me know
so I can arrange accordingly.
Excuse me.
Anyone outside?
Your Majesty, what are your orders?
Summon the Minister of Rites and Minister of Works.
Yes.
Timing and Subtitles by The Chivalrous Team @ Viki
♫ I will accompany you as you grow old ♫
♫ but who knows what's on my mind? ♫
♫ Even the sky clears as my questions are answered ♫
♫ Only fools will have such worries ♫
♫ It is hard to control the timing of fate ♫
♫ I sincerely believe that ♫
♫ no one wants to see a pair of swallows fly separate paths ♫
♫ Moral sense can be cut away with one slice of the sword ♫
♫ The Heavens are too high for us to reach ♫
♫ and no amount of guessing will help. ♫
♫ The pugilist world is too dangerous♫
♫ Once you enter, you cannot leave ♫
♫ Entangled fates cannot be revealed nor explained clearly ♫
♫ Why don't you understand my heart? ♫
♫ As a wanderer, I am willing ♫
♫ to walk to the ends of the world with you. ♫
♫ The air is thick with yearning. ♫
♫ Can you tell me how to deal with it? ♫
♫ The human heart is too fickle♫
♫ to leave the secular world forever ♫
♫ Entangled fates cannot be revealed nor explained clearly ♫
♫ Why don't you understand my heart? ♫
♫ As a wanderer, I am willing to walk to the ends of the world with you. ♫