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[Legend of Fuyao]
[Episode 15]
Elder Statesman, this way.
My King!
Elder Statesman Qi has arrived!
- Elder-- - Your Highness.
I should change how I address you.
My King.
What is going on?
My King, have you watched too many plays?
Are you playing a role?
Elder Statesman, what do you mean by this?
When we were at Mount Xuanyuan
you suddenly went missing, My King.
I couldn't eat or sleep as I eagerly awaited your return.
A few days ago, I heard that you showed up at the Slave Arena.
I immediately sent my men over to take a look
but to no avail.
But today, you suddenly shown up.
My King...
What am I to think now that you're the one questioning me?
Elder Statesman...
You've misunderstood me.
I didn't deliberately avoid you.
I was originally an incompetent legal first born son.
Apart from knowing a few lines of some plays, I have no other strengths.
First, you told me that I've become the heir apparent.
I thought that the heavens had finally noticed me!
That the throne of the royal Xuanyuan family was finally mine to take.
But before I had the chance to take the throne, I was abducted
and nearly assassinated.
I was homeless and miserable.
If sitting on that throne costs me my life
I'd rather not take it!
You mean you went missing from Mount Xuanyuan
because you were abducted by villains?
Elder Statesman, I hoped every day
that you'd come to my rescue.
Do you know anything about your abductors?
How could I recognize them?
I only heard them mention a marquis.
It seems that each incident was tied to him.
I wonder who he is?
My King, how did you manage to escape from them?
Those villains!
Although they didn't abuse me
that doesn't mean I didn't suffer.
I was transported into the capital when I was unconscious.
Then I was imprisoned in a secret chamber with no daylight!
It was just a few days ago that they suddenly let their guard down
and I managed to escape.
Oh?
That was it?
My King, why did you suddenly show up at the Slave Arena?
After I fled from the secret chamber
I was completely penniless.
I nearly starved to death.
I heard that you're often seen at the Slave Arena
so I went there to look for you.
Who knew that when I got to the Slave Arena...
it would be in such chaos?
I'm not skilled in martial arts, so I can't move with agility.
I was even stabbed by a lowly slave!
If I hadn't run into the commandery princess
I may have lost my life then.
My King, you must have been startled.
Please punish me.
Elder Statesman.
You mustn't say that.
Look...
I was just a heir apparent then.
But I encountered so much hardship and torment.
If I were to sit upon that throne
would I still be able to survive?
After manipulating the waters of Changyuan today
you no longer have a say in not taking the throne of Taiyuan.
Come!
Let me help you get changed.
What is it?
That slave stabbed me really hard.
My wound has yet to heal.
I've been too clumsy and heavy-handed.
It's best I summon someone else to get you dressed.
Anyone there?
Elder Statesman!
Could you tell me... should anyone try to harm me
what should I do?
Who would dare to harm you when I'm here by your side?
Didn't you see the state Seven was in?
He's almost dead!
Didn't you see that the manor is heavily guarded?
However skilled you are, you can't break out of here.
Not to mention that you'd be taking that frail boy with you.
He won't last much longer!
The worse the situation is, the calmer you must be.
Pei Yuan is going after you.
As long as you don't show up, she won't let Seven die.
If Xuanyuan Min sent you here to tell me this
I don't need his advice!
You can speak to him directly.
I won't be your messenger.
Moreover, if you want to save Seven, behave and stay in the manor.
Calm down, there will be a way.
Welcome the king!
Kneel!
Welcome, My King!
Bow!
Rise!
Present the National Seal!
Kneel!
Bow!
Rise!
Bow!
Rise!
Bow!
Rise!
[Elder Statesman Manor]
Not even a bite?
Hold on!
Tell the kitchen to keep the stove burning.
Master might be hungry later.
Yes.
How is Elder Statesman Qi?
It's been a bit more than four hours.
Master has shut himself away in his study.
Young Master Yun, what exactly is the matter with my master?
You have to talk him out of it.
Do you believe in it?
Godfather, you're referring to...
That life, death, wealth, and poverty are all predestined.
Could the heavens have arranged for this to happen today?
Godfather, you're overthinking.
In order to put on the king's royal gown
I've worked so hard all these years.
I risked betraying those I loved and trusted
to be burdened with the notoriety of a treacherous subject.
In the end, despite racking my brain in every way
I was utterly defeated.
What did I do wrong?
I clearly gained the power to manipulate water that day.
But I failed today.
Why?
Did you manage to placate that lass?
Do you have the leisure to worry about someone else?
Can't you be more gentle?
Are you jealous?
You're really brutal to yourself.
If I hadn't done that
how would Qi Zhen, that cunning old fox, believe me?
Did he buy the story?
I'm afraid he even doubts himself three times a day.
How could he possibly believe me so easily?
Apply this medication three times a day and it will rid you of the bruises.
Qi Zhen must be completely baffled.
He gained the power to manipulate water
and yet, he landed himself in such a predicament today.
Do you know the reason?
I don't know what you tampered with.
All I know is that only descendants of the royal Xuanyuan family
can wield the power to manipulate water.
The day Qi Zhen tested his powers and succeeded...
It wasn't his powers that did it.
You weren't present that day.
Don't you want to ask me...
who that person is?
When Qi Zhen tested his powers, I made use of a royal descendant
and then today, I had him sent away on some pretext.
I don't need you to meddle in my matters.
I've already taken the throne of Taiyuan Kingdom
and now you're telling me that you don't need my help.
You're well aware of what I was referring to.
Shouldn't you tell him the truth now that it has come to this?
Don't make up excuses to summon me to the palace
unless it's important.
Thousands of eyes are watching you now that you sit on the throne.
If you wish to die, don't drag me down with you.
I'm afraid there's already a crisis awaiting.
You mean...
Qi Zhen covets the throne, surely he won't give it up.
I think he will make another attempt on my life.
My King.
Enter!
My King.
Greetings, Doctor Zong.
Take a look.
This is Chief Eunuch Cao.
He's in charge of handling every little matter of mine.
If there's nothing else, I'll take my leave.
I'll... walk you out.
Doctor Zong, your medical skills are outstanding.
Your hands have the ability to heal.
I already feel better after the acupuncture treatment.
I have to thank Elder Statesman Qi for his thoughtfulness.
I feel quite comforted.
Chief Eunuch Cao!
My King.
According to Taiyuan Palace regulations
the new king must host a banquet for the officials in the capital.
The Royal Bureau of the Inner Court has picked out a few auspicious dates.
My King, please decide on one.
A banquet isn't that interesting.
It's nothing new.
Come up with a new idea.
When I was in Quan City
I heard that there's a hunting tradition in the royal family.
It's a spectacular event.
- Change it to a hunting trip. - A hunting trip?
Taiyuan Kingdom's hunting trip is held in December.
Moreover, the Royal Bureau of the Inner Court hasn't prepared in advance.
I don't care if you haven't made arrangements yet.
I don't care that it's not hunting season either.
This--
All you need to know is that it's Taiyuan's great blessing
to have a new king.
That makes it the best season to go hunting.
This...
What is it?
Do you object to it?
Not at all.
I wouldn't dare.
It's just that... it's too rushed to prepare for a hunting trip now.
I'll inform the Royal Bureau of the Inner Court right away
and have them prepare for it as soon as possible.
Thank you, Chief Eunuch Cao.
Yes.
I'll take my leave.
Godfather, please take care of yourself.
No one could have expected what happened today.
You can always find another chance to realize your goal some other day.
Besides, it's better to have Xuanyuan Min on the throne
than Zhang He Nian's candidate.
Do you think he's that simple?
I only believed a third of what Xuanyuan Min said.
If hadn't faced such an emergency today
how could I let him become king?
Godfather, you mean...
Since I've forsaken everything to set out on this treacherous path
I must cut off all means of retreat.
I'll stir up chaos to turn this world upside down.
You must bear this in mind.
Whoever robbed me of my throne today...
I'll have him pay the price with his life someday.
You're all dismissed.
I'm going to take a brief nap.
No one is to disturb me.
Yes.
There's an assassin.
Didn't I say you had to leave right after the deed was done?
Why did you go back on your word?
What's there to be afraid of?
That foolish elder statesman thinks the short-lived prince was exterminated.
Even if anyone comes in now, who would recognize me as Xuanyuan Hui?
You...
You went back on your word!
You promised to have a proper match with me if I helped you out.
I've already knocked out all of the guards outside your quarters.
What other excuse do you have?
When did I promise you that?
Right from the beginning
I didn't want you to meddle with my work in Taiyuan.
Instead of training in Qiongcang
you purposely wounded Xuanyuan Hui knowing that you could manipulate water.
Otherwise, why would I have you pretend to be him?
Who can stop me from doing what I want?
If you won't fight with me properly today
I'll wreck your palace and see how you can still be the king!
Tai Yan, don't stir up any trouble!
I will!
What can you do to me?
I told you, you can't defeat me.
If you want to defeat me, head back and train for a few more years.
This one doesn't count!
We'll have another match!
You lost this time.
It will be the same the next 10 times.
Tai Yan, you keep pestering me.
Is it really just to have a match?
You--
Unlock me now!
If I do, head back right away.
Otherwise, I'll report you to Uncle.
I'll have him send someone to drag you home.
You really are--
I've been too lenient with you!
Tai Yan, I'll remember all that you did to help me.
Don't let my kindness go to waste.
I don't want you to be grateful.
I'll defeat you one day!
Young Master, the commandery princess...
Ignore her.
I wounded her in her Qixue acupoint.
She won't be able to recover for another three to five months.
But is that really okay?
After all, she is...
Did you come in just to spout nonsense?
There's a confidential letter from the Imperial City of Tianquan.
[Wu Ji, retrieve the Englobement Bell and wrap up your mission in Taiyuan.]
Is it anything tricky?
The Englobement Bell was just used and it has reached the emperor's ears.
How do you intend to handle it?
Everyone is out to get the Englobement Bell now.
It won't look too good if I don't accomplish my mission.
I understand.
[Elder Statesman Manor]
Although my family's skills in facial disguise are remarkable
there's one major drawback.
What is it?
It only lasts five days.
If you don't want to give yourself away
you'll need to have another facial disguise done.
Five days are almost up.
If Little Tail doesn't work her magic on me again
I'll be found out in an hour.
My real face will appear.
Young Mistress.
Young Mistress, what are you doing?
I was going to dress up and head out to look around.
The king has invited all the officials on a hunting trip.
I'm afraid the ladies of the household will have to attend as well.
It's best for you not to go elsewhere.
A hunting trip?
I've always been scared of bloodshed.
Could you inform the elder statesman that I'm unwell
so I won't have to attend it?
You're not in your manor in Changning.
You can't just do as you wish.
All officials have to celebrate the coronation of the new king.
How can you be absent?
The coronation of the new king?
That fellow took the throne?
You just said that all the ladies of the household are attending.
Will the commandery princess, Miss Pei Yuan, be attending?
Definitely.
What are we still waiting for?
Help me get dressed.
My King, we'll arrive shortly.
My King, those are the ladies of important officials' households.
Once they heard that the new king is still single
all of them hurried over.
They're all vying against each other.
I think they're out to get a good husband.
Qi Zhen has already made plans for this.
He brought so many ladies here as if to curry the favor of the new king
but I'm afraid that behind this bevy of ladies
a plan to kill me is in action.
Who are you?
You'll be sentenced to death for trespassing
into the royal hunting grounds without a permit.
I've been invited to the event.
Why should I need a permit?
Has our respectable guest arrived?
Why would you keep him out?
It's you?
Greetings, My King.
You're actually the--
You really are just as I heard.
I've long heard of Tiansha Kingdom's Prince Lie.
Seeing you in person is truly awe-inspiring.
Greetings, My King.
Elder Statesman Qi, you must already know Prince Lie of Tiansha?
I happened to hear that he was here in the capital
so I thought, what's a hunting trip without him?
I took it upon myself to invite him.
My King, every decision is yours to make.
I took a glance
at the auspicious dates before I head out this morning.
It says today that there's profit to gain should you head out...
and a benefactor to meet.
I guess Prince Lie must be the benefactor then?
Prince Lie, I've long heard of your name.
I'm but a crude man and hence unworthy of such compliments.
Come, Prince Lie!
This way, please.
Prince Lie, Elder Statesman Qi.
Please have a seat.
Prince Lie, I have yet to ask you where you're currently staying.
The palace of Taiyuan is spacious.
Would you like me to assign one of the quarters to you?
Don't bother.
I was staying at the courier inn but I've moved to a regular inn today.
Why?
A few days ago, someone attempted an assassination at the courier inn.
They were out to kill me.
Right afterwards, they burned down the courier inn.
What villain would dare to act so impetuously?
They are just a couple of despicable weasels.
It isn't worth mentioning!
However...
The sacred object of Tiansha
the Englobement Bell, was also stolen that day.
I hope to get an explanation from Taiyuan Kingdom.
The Englobement Bell?
What is that?
My King, I heard that
the Englobement Bell gives off an extreme coldness.
It can only control one's consciousness.
Such a treasure was actually stolen?
Elder Statesman, we must investigate this matter thoroughly.
The national treasure of Tiansha was stolen within my kingdom.
This is a deliberate act to sabotage the friendship
between Tiansha and Taiyuan.
I'll surely look into the matter.
It's just that we won't find out much in a short time as the capital is huge.
You have a point.
However, Prince Lie, what is your national treasure doing in Taiyuan?
Could there be some sort of...
Do you know what I mean?
As for that...
Well... well...
You'll have to ask Elder Statesman Qi.
Me?
Oh?
It could be since I once told the envoy of Tiansha
about the spirituality of the waters of Changyuan.
In the past, the Dragonscale Armor displayed its power in Changyuan.
Could the King of Tiansha have heard about that
and wanted to try out the Englobement Bell's powers?
Oh...
I have heard that--
You've heard?
Then it must be a rumor.
It is not to be trusted.
You claimed that the Englobement Bell was stolen in Taiyuan
but who witnessed it and can prove it?
Elder Statesman Qi, you mean that
Tiansha Kingdom is accusing Taiyuan with no evidence?
Not at all.
Both our kingdoms have always been on good terms.
How could I easily doubt King of Tiansha's motives?
It's just that Prince Lie is visiting our capital quite hastily.
You also claimed to have lost the Englobement Bell here.
Was it really stolen or...
have you misplaced it somewhere and just don't remember?
I understand what you mean!
Whatever I say today is nothing more than a groundless accusation.
You must be concerned that apart from the theft of the Englobement Bell
I'll tell everyone of a few other unpleasant matters, aren't you?
Prince Lie, you must not know me well enough.
I have always been a righteous man.
Even if anyone accuses me
I believe that our king will investigate it and clear my name.
Am I right, My King?
Definitely.
Why have the two of you started arguing over this matter?
You even mentioned clearing your name.
In my opinion, neither of you are to quarrel over it.
I'll be the judge of that.
Prince Lie.
Taiyuan Kingdom should investigate the theft of the Englobement Bell.
Please give us a few days.
Do wait to hear good news.
Sure!
I look forward to that!
The auspicious hour for the hunt has arrived!
Where is my master?
He won't be able to come out here.
What has gone wrong?
Commandery Princess Pei took him away?
Exactly.
This happened two days ago.
The servants didn't know the severity of this matter
and were afraid to offend her.
They just came to ask for forgiveness.
I...
I'm afraid that if something goes wrong...
Have you sent anyone to East Quarters to get him back?
I did!
But the commandery princess wasn't there.
The guards on duty said that they didn't see the boy at all.
The commandery princess is here.
I'm afraid that Elder Statesman Qi will have to handle it personally.
Why don't you send some men to keep an eye on East Quarters?
I'll try to report this to Elder Statesman Qi when there's a chance.
Yes! Sure!
That fellow was half-dead on the way here.
He seems to be down with some strange illness.
What if something goes wrong?
Who cares what illness he has?
As long as he's alive, he can lure Fu Yao here to her doom.
What if Fu Yao doesn't show up?
If she doesn't, Seven will have to suffer in her stead.
When she finds out that Seven suffered because of her
she'll be even more upset.
I'll feel better as long as she's sad.
It's rare that we get to have such a lively event.
We'll have to come up with something interesting.
My King, this is what we caught!
You hunted down so many in such a short time?
Reward them!
- Reward them handsomely! - Thank you!
My King, Taiyuan is a rich land that fosters great talents.
Not only are the men outstanding, but so are the women.
They are also skilled in archery and horsemanship.
Commandery Prince of Xiping, who would you recommend?
I consider recommending--
Commandery Prince of Xiping is right.
Why don't I add some cheer to this event?
Commandery Princess Pei.
It's been a while.
I still remember how valiant you were at Mount Xuanyuan.
You performed as well as the men.
Sure, I'll give you a chance to join the hunt today to impress everyone.
Since this is a celebration of the new king's coronation
and a royal event, we should try something new.
An ordinary hunt only targets wild beasts.
It's not at all unique.
Why not try something new?
Oh?
Seven?
Commandery Princess, what is this supposed to be?
This is a lowly slave sentenced to death for felony.
He should be executed.
But I'd like to give him a chance today.
My King, please do allow it.
Tell me about it.
This slave will be the prey today.
We'll let him ride into the hunting grounds.
The hunt will begin after he's taken 100 steps.
Whoever hunts him down wins.
Sure.
We'll do it as you suggested.
Whoever hunts this man down first will be rewarded handsomely!
My King, wouldn't you like to try your hand at it?
Elder Statesman, you should know that I'm not skilled in martial arts.
I only learned the basics of archery.
It's best to leave this to those who are capable.
My King, you're so modest.
In the past, all the hunting trips were led by the king himself.
I'm afraid that the officials won't be pleased with such an arrangement.
Well...
All right, My King.
You can rest assured that with me by your side
you'll surely be well protected.
My King, there's a hare!
This is great!
Why don't we compete to see who gets the hare first?
Sure! After you, My King!
Sure!
Our prey has walked into the trap.
I'll leave the rest to Lady Fei Yan.
Godfather, you invited Lady Fei Yan over?
It's been quite some time.
Senior Pei, it has been a while.
Our grudges are ours alone.
Please let Seven go.
I'll be the one to set the rules.
You're in no place to say a word.
Both of you must die!
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