Timing by The Zodiac Warriors and Ninja Academy and Subtitles Brought to you by The Zodiac Warriors Team
♫ The springly flowering branches are pretty, soft green covers the mountain wastes. ♫
♫ How long is it since you last smiled? ♫
♫ Whether leaving or staying, destiny will arrive by itself. ♫
♫ And with no effort, the answers will come naturally ♫
♫ Life drifts like the foam on the ocean's waves. ♫
♫ But when the tide goes away, how much of the youth will be left? ♫
♫ Losing and winning fame and fortune like a dearest treasure ♫
♫ Finally you are the one seeking your own worries ♫
♫ Riches cannot exchange my life-long happy lightness ♫
♫ Breaking the northern willow, passing the southern bridge (T/N symbolizing departure and loving care) ♫
♫ Each and every happy highway is there for me to choose ♫
♫ Roaming happily in the human world ♫
♫ Raise a cup and sing of my life-long happy lightness ♫
♫ Joy and sorrow turn within the cup into a happy laugh ♫
♫ Fondness, anger, sorrow and happiness, let them float with the clouds ♫
♫ Float to the end of the earth ♫
♫ Accompany me in my light and free roaming ♫
The Legend of Chinese Zodiac
Episode 18
It started a year ago. The grave disease I have developed has started to evolve.
At that time, I was extremely ill.
I felt that my fate was all used up and that I was on the brink of death.
Who could know that that night, at the very time that I was alone, and quietly lying on the bed resting,
an astonishing change came over my body.
I only glimpsed a sliver of a strange light, and eventually a jade-like stone emerged from the center of my body.
Who is it?
Your Majesty. It is I, Qing He.
It is good that you have come. I've been waiting for you.
Doctor Mi, as I have just said,
you have treated my illness well. Your skills cannot be denied.
Your reward, I can send off people to bring it to your residence.
Qing He...
please send off the great Doctor Mi.
Yes, I shall obey Your Majesty's command.
With Qing He coming in, I couldn't hear much.
I just need to find another opportunity.
Mi Junfei thanks Your Majesty.
Hearing what Your Majesty had to say has opened my eyes.
If an opportunity comes, I hope we can get into details. I'll take my leave.
This Mi Junfei, can he really be of help for my people?
Doctor Junfei, what did Her Majesty talk to you about just now?
Nothing. We drank tea, played chess, that's all.
Really?
If not?
Didn't Her Majesty bring up
the Queen's current status of being single?
Really? No, she really didn't.
Then that's good.
Qing He, why would you ask that?
Nothing. I'm just asking.
- Junfei. - I...
- You speak first. - You speak first.
No, no, no, I won't stand in your way. You talk first.
Master Junfei, what do you think about me?
I think you're okay. You are smart.
You're upright, and agile in handling things. But it all doesn't matter.
What matters is that you have devastatingly beautiful looks.
What are you doing?
- I... - Back off!
No, no, don't get me wrong, don't get me wrong. I just wanted to help you lift your hair.
Because your hair on that side is all... already hiding half of your face.
Next time, don't be like this.
I...
Xue Lian, hurry up.
How is she? Xua Lian, how is she?
I'm sorry, Brother Xiao Hu. I...
Xue Lian, tell me quickly. What happened to her?
Ha, scared me to death. She's still breathing.
Xue Lian, you'd better tell me
what happened to Ling Ji.
Brother Xiao Hu, I don't know what she ran into while in the water,
but out of her seven spirits, six have already left.
Only her breath survived. I'm afraid that...
Afraid that what?
I'm afraid she won't live for another day.
Ling Ji.
That's nonsense. That's nonsense.
That's nonsense, that's nonsense!
Your healing abilities are so great, you're full of bullshit!
She just drank some water. How come it's so serious?
I know. You don't want to heal her.
You don't want to heal her, right?
I know. You loathe her. Xue Lian, you don't want to heal her, do you?
Brother Xiao Hu...
in your eyes, am I that kind of person?
Brother Xiao Hu, you are out of line!
Sister Xue Lian, wait for me!
Sister.
Ling Ji, don't be afraid. I'll think of a way to save you.
Qing He, where are Xing Hu and Xue Lian?
I believe they all left.
Let me prepare the carriage and send you back as well.
There's no need.
I think it's better if I do.
I'm here. There's no need to accompany me.
Let me accompany you inside.
Sister Xue Lian, don't be upset.
Brother Xiao Hu was angry because he was anxious.
Also, he really didn't blame you.
Sister Xue Lian, we...
Let's focus on the bigger picture. Don't be upset.
If you're still going to be sad, I'm going to cry.
Also, don't we still have Big Brother Mi?
Let's go back and find Brother Mi and think of a solution.
Maybe things will change for the better.
Also, the most important matter at hand is rescuing Ling Ji. If we heal her,
then maybe Brother Xiao Hu will apologize to you?
Xiao Yu'er, tell me.
Why are relationships between people so fragile?
Another person appeared,
and everything changed.
Ling Ji. Hurry and wake up.
Ling Ji. Hurry.
Don't you know how to save people?
Hurry! Hurry and save her! Hurry up!
Hurry and save her. You hurry up!
Give it to me.
What are you doing?
-It's you, Mi Jun Fei. -What is the matter?
Hurry. Hurry and save her.
Xue Lian said that the majority of her soul is gone and that she is about to die.
It is the haunting of the water demon!
Water demon? Tell me quickly, is she okay?
You've... gone to the Glazed Glass River, didn't you?
Yes. Is it out of bounds?
Glazed Glass River is a forbidden area in our kingdom.
There is a tradition in our country that the Glazed Glass River has a water demon in it.
That demon just waits for a person to fall into the water,
and then gabs his feet and pulls him to the bottom of the river.
This water demon can take one's spirits and souls, take it to the abyss to find a demon yaksha,
and trade it for the privilege of reincarnation.
But the spirits and souls of the drowned person might become a new water demon.
Then how can we save her? Tell me, how do we save her? Tell me, how do we save her?
- You're hurting me. - Hey!
Xing Hu, tell me...
Have you gone mad?
Get a grip!
I know how to save her!
Qing He, how?
I know how to save her,
but it's the hardest method to carry out.
I'm not worried about difficulty.
Actually, our kingdom has a treasure.
It is the Glazed Glass Mirror.
It has strong power, it can let someone borrow the power of the Ghost World.
You just need to use this mirror to perform the spell to enter the spirit world's hidden city.
Then before the water demon reawakens,
seize back Ling Ji's soul and bring her back to life.
Where is that mirror? I'll look for it at once.
It is difficult to obtain.
This mirror is the Queen's most treasured possession.
It is hidden deep in the palace. For a common person to see it is impossible.
Even I, who am the Queen's most trusted friend,
have only seen it just once in my life.
The Queen?
- Her again. - I'm going to find her and demand the mirror.
Stop right there.
That Queen! Her scheming is extreme.
Your going over there will be fruitless, of no use.
She's only going to say that she doesn't have this mirror.
You'll have used up all your strategies.
Furthermore, it's just like you to make trouble like this.
You'll certainly beat the grass and startle the snake. (T/N: Chinese idiom - act rashly and alert the enemy)
Then it will be even harder to take the mirror.
Then what would you have me do?
- Don't tell me you want me watch helplessly as she dies? - I... Xing Hu.
Xing Hu, why are you so good to her?
She is very much like someone who was
very important to me growing up.
I already watched her die in front of me once.
I'd rather die myself, than see her die a second time.
Looks like what Xing Hu said this time is true.
Last time, when he rescued Ling Ji in the forest,
he treated her as though she was someone he knew.
So I guess at this stage, it is more important to save her.
Qing He, if you have an idea,
please help him.
If the fellow I like could treat me as well as he does,
I think I would be extremely happy.
Xing Hu, one way is for you to follow me into the palace,
pretend that you kidnapped me and demand for the mirror in exchange.
Based on her history with me,
I think there is a chance she will relent.
Great idea. Let's go.
Wait!
Why?
This is dangerous. If there are too many people it is worse.
Just Xing Hu and I will do.
Alright. Let's go.
Take care along the way!
Later on, you just hold a knife against me.
Tell your Queen to come out now! Go get her!
How dare you, ruffian! You dare threaten Qing He in the middle of the day?
Let go of her!
Whoever dares to stop me, I will kill them!
Brother Mi, why are you the only one here? Where's Brother Xiao Hu?
They...they just left.
They?
Is that what Brother Xiao Hu said?
I don't think what I saw was a lie.
Although Xing Hu has an explosive temper,
but he is someone who is very sentimental.
Yan'er. It's Yan'er!
Right, Yan'er!
That day when Xing Hu rescued Ling Ji,
he was screaming the name Yan'er.
Xue Lian,
do you know who Yan'er is?
She was Brother Xiao Hu's lover in the past.
In order to save him, she sacrificed her life.
And then because of her death,
he almost went into the demonic path.
So, Yan'er is possibly the most important person in his life.
Then this makes sense.
Then this is probably why Brother Xiao Hu and Sister Ling Ji get along so well.
And he treats her so well!
So all in all, we definitely have to save her.
Otherwise Brother Xiao Hu will be extremely sad.
May I ask, is Doctor Mi living here?
Timing by The Zodiac Warriors and Ninja Academy and Subtitles Brought to you by The Zodiac Warriors Team
Are you Doctor Mi?
That's right. Do you need me for something?
I came from the Glazed Glass Palace to bring an order from our Queen.
She has given the order that you are to marry her.
Marry... me?
That's right. So please enter the palace together with me.
Brother Mi, the Queen of Glazed Glass Kingdom wants to marry you?
Am I hearing this right?
Then... I'll just marry her then.
But I have a condition. I want it to be done today.
She has already made preperations.
She said you would ask for this.
So rest assured, everything in the palace has been prepared.
- We only need you to go and carry out the ceremony. - Okay.
Brother Mi. You have to think this through.
This is such a strange situation,
especially with Brother Xiao Hu and the rest still missing.
Xue Lian, rest assured. Nothing will happen. Just look after Little Fish.
Let's go.
Your Majesty, please save me!
I just want to borrow the Glazed Glass Mirror for a while.
Just give it to me and I will let her go.
Your Majesty, I beg you! Based on our history,
just lend him the mirror!
Qing He, since you know of our long-term friendship,
then why are you here to lie to me?
I've already seen through this little show of yours.
Take care of yourself.
Your Majesty!
Give me the mirror!
Let us pass. I don't want to hit women.
Your Majesty, I have insulted you, I hope you understand.
I just want to borrow the mirror for a while.
Your Majesty!
I will let you go, just not now.
He is about to arrive.
At the time he threatens me,
I will let you go.
It is always like this. Everything is like this.
They happen bit by bit, with no hesitation.
If it were you, wouldn't you feel annoyed?
- Xing Hu! - Let me go!
Slowly! Slowly, slowly.
Hey,
Mi Junfei, why are you dressed like this?
Are you alright?
I'm fine.
- Your Majesty, please let him go. -Let me go!
Let him go?
If everyone used this method to barge in, then what's the point?
Your Majesty, he is my good friend, Xing Hu.
He just came to borrow your mirror.
He might have done some rash actions,
but he is doing so to save someone!
I hope Your Majesty can let him go based on his personality.
I think, Your Majesty,
you will need my help to solve some problems later on.
If Xing Hu were to come to an end here,
then I, Mi Junfei will also kill myself.
I already knew this would happen.
But after hearing your threats, I do feel moved.
Let him go.
Thank you, Your Majesty!
Give me the mirror!
Go back first.
No. I want to save Ling Ji.
I am here. I am here.
I will help you steal the mirror. Trust me.
Bring Qing He in!
Qing He, as my trusted chamberlain,
you dared collaborate with outsiders and bring danger to the palace, your crimes are severe.
I know my mistakes.
Since we have been friends for many years, I will pardon you from death.
While you will not die, it will be hard for you to escape from your punishment.
- Listen up! Paddle her twenty times! - Yes!
Your Majesty, she just did it out of kindness,
please be more forgiving!
If I were not forgiving, she would have died long ago!
Leave! My mind has been made.
Immediately carry out the punishment.
Your Majesty, hurry and tell them to stop!
Your Majesty!
Don't! Just ignore me.
Leave, please leave!
- I am fine! - You don't have to care!
Just leave me, hurry and leave!
Leave!
Please leave!
Qing He...
Leave.
Qing He.
Leave!
You saw my face, didn't you?
You all saw it right?
Qing He. Whether you are pretty or not doesn't matter!
It's not important?
Look! Look at it, do you still think it's not important?
Why don't you dare to look at it?
- It's... not like that. -Just look!
- Qing He...Qing He, Qing He! -All of you... all of you come and see it then!
- Qing He! - Look at it...
Look then! All of you take a look at it!
You! You! You still haven't. Look at me!
- Qing He! - Let go! You, you,
you've lied!
You're a swindler!
Didn't you tell me I'm pretty? And when I'm like this...
When I'm like this, you don't dare look at me!
You see?
- Qing He, don't be like that. - Didn't you say I'm so very pretty?
- Qing He, calm down. - Silence! I have been all along.
Qing Li, look at me!
You still dare to look at me?
What is it? Am I not pretty?
Am I not pretty?
Why won't you look? Why won't you look at me?
Qing He!
How did things become like this? How did things become this way...
How did this happen?
I am the prettiest in this entire world.
It's me, it's me! It's me!
I am the prettiest in this world!
Fine. Pardon her.
Guards, take her home.
Yes!
What are you doing? Let go of me! Let me go!
All of you, let go!
Start preparations. At the Dai hour, we shall hold the ceremony!
Yes!
Brother Xiao Hu, did you get the mirror?
Now we can only put our hopes on Mi Junfei.
Timing by The Zodiac Warriors and Ninja Academy and Subtitles Brought to you by The Zodiac Warriors Team
♫ I don't want to look, but life has confronted me. ♫
♫ The unconcealable heart is in love with you ♫
♫ Between heaven and earth, you and I are so intimately familiar ♫
♫ How can you not long for calling me again? ♫
♫ Walking along the path, nestling against each other, accompanying each other ♫
♫ How long was this walk, and the longer it was, the more we wanted to see each other. ♫
♫ I can't believe we won't depend on each other anymore ♫
♫ and we would be forbidden from feeling the love ♫
♫ In the vast sea of people we have met, you and I ♫
♫ without knowing if it will come to a happy end or a sorrowful one ♫
♫ We just seemed like fellow travelers, mutual to each other ♫
♫ Why today must we stop being there for each other? ♫
♫ Leave behind the few lovers among humankind, comply to the events and go through it it all again ♫
♫ Happy, not asking if the world is round. ♫
♫ But the remaining gentleman I found declines bidding his farewell ♫
♫ We don't have to live and die lovesick ♫
♫ Asking how many who love among humankind, comply to the events and go through it all again ♫
♫ happy, not asking if the world is round. ♫
♫ But the remaining gentleman I found declines bidding farewell ♫
♫ We don't have to live and die lovesick ♫
We've been sitting here for a really long time.
What should I do?
No way, I don't have any control!
Why do I feel so sleepy? I shall go to sleep first.
I'm going to bed!
People rarely snore when lying on their side.
Don't force it.
Brother Xiao Hu.
Xue Lian, why aren't you asleep?
I couldn't sleep.
It would be best, Brother Hu, if I accompany you and we sit here together.
If she was really considered my wife, it could be considered a wonderful thing.
But sadly, we're just married by chance.
I can only blame the shallowness of good fortune.
Don't mind what may come, enjoy what you have now.
A kiss shouldn't be a problem.
Mi Junfei, Mi Junfei, what time is it now? And you dare have erotic thoughts?
Important things are on the line. Ling Ji's fate is in your hands.
First, steal the jade mirror.
Mi Junfei, Mi Junfei, why are you such an idiot!
Such a precious jade item must be hidden in a secret place.
See whether there's some mechanism somewhere.
This must be the exquisite, glazed mirror.
Husband, you got up in the middle of the night to re-arrange the family property.
This doesn't seem very reasonable.
My lady...
I...I...?
When did you regain consciousness?
This was all actually foretold?
Everything was.
What are you saying?
From when you arrived in the Glazed Glass Kingdom, Ling Ji's fall into the water,
and that time when you went to the Purple Sulfur Pavilion.
Your forcing me to save Xing Hu,
you accidentally seeing what Qing He was hiding,
then stealing the precious mirror,
and numerous things afterwards,
all of these things were foretold.
How do you know about everything?
Because...
the person who painted those paintings was I.
You?
That's right.
A year ago, I developed a serious illness.
I thought I was so ill that I was going to die. Who knows?
That night, as I was lying down resting alone,
a strange transformation came over my body.
I just glimpsed a stream of unusual light emanating from inside my body.
After the light passed, I would often fall asleep suddenly.
In my dreams, I would always see some fragmented images of the future.
Upon waking, I would draw these images.
I never imagined that the things on these paintings would actually take place.
These paintings were so much like fate that I had no choice but to comply with them.
Then one day, I could no longer bear it.
I decided to try to alter the prophecy,
even once would be good.
You rescued that old man and changed the prophecy. Then what?
At that time I happily thought myself
to have altered the prophecy.
Who knew that none of it changed.
After I rescued that old man,
he was passing by that river another time,
and fell into it again.
He and several people who tried to save him were all killed together.
Furthermore, for several nights after going against the prophecy to save the old man,
I could only dream the one, same prophecy,
as though a curse was threatening me,
"You cannot challenge fate."
The dead person in this painting...
is actually you.
I never again dared to challenge fate after that tragedy occurred.
Everything happened in accordance with prophecy.
It was my own fault for living my life in fear of death.
But suffering isn't really death.
Rather death precedes endless waiting.
After I became informed of my own death,
everything became dull and boring,
empty and colorless.
No matter what one does, one's heart is like dead ashes. (TN Chinese idiom: feeling of hopelessness)
No hope could be ignited,
up to a level where I kept having death wishes.
I just wanted this to end as soon as possible.
These things, they were caused by your disease.
Qing Li, could there be some things that you haven't thought of
that could change the future another time?
Naturally, I've thought about them.
However, I don't dare act rashly.
What kind of misfortune will occur if I alter fate again?
And so, I have found you.
Please help me break away from the depths of misery!
Why me?
Because you are the most distinctive feature in the fragments of all the prophecies.
I don't know why. But I do know that you are just like the person who saves me.
Please remove this curse of death off of me.
If I can't help out a friend,
how can I call myself a man? Don't worry.
However! Qing Li...
you need to help me first.
Move it!
What is this place?
The underworld.
Timing by The Zodiac Warriors and Ninja Academy and Subtitles Brought to you by The Zodiac Warriors Team
♫ A wind blew out the one single candle in the night ♫
♫ But could not blow out your warmth within my chest ♫
♫ The road ahead has a dense fog which would not fade ♫
♫ Yet holding your hand makes me feel blessed ♫
♫ I don't care whether dark clouds cover the skies ♫
♫ For you I'll hold on to true love in hail or shine ♫
♫ Regardless of how many of tomorrow's hardships will be laid upon my back ♫
♫ till death I shall seek happiness with you ♫
♫ I love you, profoundly in the depths of my heart ♫
♫ Day after day it remains just as clear ♫
♫ Even if the world becomes cold and savage ♫
♫ Having you, I do not feel alone ♫
♫ If the love is not blessed, I cling on to life's stakes ♫
♫ Losing you will be a true loss ♫
♫ Firmly stepping each step, as a record of love ♫
♫ A day will come when they will envy us ♫
♫ A love with no blessing will not make me cry ♫
♫ What we say is the only thing that counts ♫
♫ I will accompany you through the long night, looking forward to the sunrise ♫
♫ Waiting our love to become blessed ♫