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"Fuyao" by Karen Mok
♫ I start to dance nimbly and gracefully ♫
♫ For what my beautiful face is frowned? ♫
♫ Without him, I'll drift with the current ♫
♫ Why is the tune of the zither a farewell song? ♫
♫ Without me, he'll be lonely in this universe ♫
♫ My heart silently waits at the cliff of Firmament ♫
♫ The heaven, the earth, the sun and the moon are all in my bosom ♫
♫ How can I own the top freedom in this world? ♫
♫ There is no fear from my heart ♫
♫ Deep love won't hide ♫
♫ True love won't run short ♫
♫ Dreams give hopes through all the ages ♫
♫ Why go through storms and stress to be bright and beautiful? ♫
♫ There is no struggle from my heart ♫
♫ Swaying along with the wind ♫
♫ I can do anything freely ♫
♫ I enter my dreams easily and unrestrainedly ♫
♫ What a beautiful dance ♫
[Legend of Fuyao]
~ Episode 27 ~
Tang Bonian was born in the urban streets. He is a very cautious person.
To let him lead an army of 50,000 back to the capital just based on a letter from Capital Kun,
I bet he wouldn't act so easily,
But would seek for confirmation.
If we want to break his doubts, we need someone close to the Prime Minister.
Personally tell him that everything is real
and that person is you.
Mister Yun, please.
- Mister Yun. - General Tang.
Sorry for not giving you proper respect.
- Inside please. - Please.
Mister Yun, it has already been 2 years since we've last met.
Mister, you've become buffer and taller.
General Tang still is very energetic.
Godfather said, with you here,
the southern border will be in peace for a hundred years.
I've aged, I've aged. I'm no longer that useful.
- Please. - Please.
My small place
is at least 300 li from Capital Kun.
Mister, you personally came here.
If I knew, I would have sent someone to get you.
This is Godfather's meaning.
Before I left, he specifically instructed to not let anyone notice me.
I also just received Prime Minister's letter.
The letter said for me to lead my men back to the capital.
This... is there any movements going on at Captial Kun?
I came for this matter.
There are some words that are inconvenient for the Prime Minister to say in a letter.
Hence, he sent me to travel day and night
to personally explain them to you.
What orders does the Prime Minister have?
The Prime Minister said,
that we can proceed with the plan that we've been devising for so many years.
An uprising?
So, when General enters Capital Kun with your men,
must be done secretly. We have to take them by surprise.
According to the Prime Ministers orders, you will first lead 50,000 men.
The remaining 100,000 men will be the back-up.
Divide into 3 groups, 3 different routes, to create an enclosure formation.
General, just 30 li more forward and will be within the territory of Bright District.
Should we continue marching, or...
The messenger I sent to deliver a letter to Rong'er hasn't returned up to now.
What is the situation in Capital Kun?
I don't have any idea at all.
But didn't the Prime Minister say in the letter that
- everything has been appropriately prepared? - Let's wait a little more.
The day before yesterday, father suddenly sent me a secret letter.
He said that Prime Minister ordered him to lead 50,000 men from his General Border Security to set out northwards.
But Father was worried there was something wrong,
and asked Rong'er to inquire about the matter.
Oh?
Do you know that
what it connotes for a border general to lead his army towards the capital
without any permission?
Treason.
As long as you understand.
Your Majesty, I know very well that this is a grave crime punishable by execution of the whole clan.
Although my father has misjudged,
but I as a daughter cannot misjudge too.
How should I respond to this letter?
I ask for Your Majesty's guidance.
What a smart lady.
But its a pity, you were born in the wrong family.
I know very well about Tang Bonian's every move.
But you, with you being this understanding and reasonable,
instead got dragged into this rebellion case.
It's a pity.
Your Majesty. Your Majesty!
I have already decided.
I already married away from the Tang Family. I am not a part of the Tang Family anymore.
Now Your Majesty's safety is also my safety.
Your Majesty's enemies is my enemies.
I ... I ask Your Majesty to take into consideration my loyalty
and spare me.
I don't want to die.
What are you crying for?
Your father's Border Security Troop is the state's elite army.
If we're able to take them without shedding any blood
and cut off a wing of Qi Zhen at the same time,
I will heavily reward you.
What Your Majesty means is...
What do you say?
I will inform father...
that the Prime Minister ... has already arranged for everything.
And for him to enter the capital assuredly.
The crime of a father doesn't apply to his daughter.
Rong'er, I understand your actions today.
And I also have my plans.
Thanks, Your Majesty.
Bestowing Lady Precious Tang Zhirong
as the Lady of the Forever Excellent Palace Hall. The grand wedding ceremony
is set in the auspicious 19th day of the 10 month.
She's also being granted the title Queen Zhaoyuan.
Spread this decree to the whole Deep Water.
Father, don't blame me.
You had a heroic reputation, but you followed the wrong master.
Hence, regardless if your plan succeeds or not, you will get killed.
And daughter just wants to continue living.
There's an ambush!
Hurry and retreat! Be careful, there's an ambush!
Why hasn't Young Master went to look for Miss Fuyao these past few days?
When did you become this meddlesome?
Why should I go and look for her everyday?
Could it be that you are still mad at her?
Mad?
Am I person that casually expresses his temper?
Before, Mister has always been good in devising strategies.
Everything is under your control.
I also haven't seen Young Master be like this before.
But... every since Miss Fuyao appeared,
Mister has become more humane.
Are you saying that I wasn't like a human in the past?
I don't dare to.
This girl is too stubborn.
After being lectured by her that day, I was indeed unhappy.
You, say.
Am I a person that likes to control people's hearts
and use their trust?
That is because Mister is wise.
But I refuse to use her.
That's why, Mister did everything
to let Tang Zhirong be the Empress.
Mister actually cares about Miss Fuyao a lot.
You are afraid that she'll get dragged into Deep Water Nation's misfortune.
Was I becoming too kind with you lately?
Why are you so talkative?
I'll go to the inner palace now to get my punishment.
Prime Minister Manor
Godfather.
The rumors are true.
Tang Bonian indeed led 50,000 members of the General Border Security
to rush here to Capital Kun. This time, he has prepared enough military provisions
and traveled throughout the night. He even avoided
the cities and took the mountain path.
Is Tang Bonian trying to rebel?
I've already secretly contacted the spies we have in the General Border Security.
But...
Say it!
There are no news at all. I fear that they might have been removed already.
Looks like he has been planning this for a long time.
I sent someone to secretly look for him,
but up to now, he hasn't returned.
Could there be another reason behind this?
A hidden reason?
The reason is he has been using his daughter to secretly communicate with Xuanyuan Min
and has betrayed me long time ago!
No wonder that despite so many women in the royal harem,
he only favored Tang Zhirong.
Yesterday, he even conferred the queen position without any reason at all.
I fear that this 50,000 General Border Security soldiers
has already sided with Xuanyuan Min.
What do we do? Without this 50,000 army, won't yourr grand ambition...
Yun Hen, the arrow is already on the bowstring. We must fire it.
I'll have to rely on you.
Don't worry, Godfather.
Wait a second.
Let me think about it again.
You may leave first.
Yes.
When we return to the manor, continue staying by Qi Zhen's side,
Just like that past.
What Qi Zhen must pay us back
is not only his life.
[At the third quarter of xu hour (around 8 pm), will wait for Prime Minister at Xie (Slant) Bridge in Forever Water.]
[... await the Prime Minister]
Since this I'm planning a grand game, why would I bet on just one pawn?
Your Majesty.
What's the matter? Say it.
This...
Your Majesty, why don't I leave first?
It's okay. Just be frank.
Rong'er isn't an outsider.
Yes.
General Border Security Tang Bonian has led 50,000 of his men to enter the capital without permission.
I already knew about this.
But halfway, they all disappeared.
Oh?
Rong'er, what's wrong?
I'm just... I'm just...
...worried for Your Majesty.
I indeed am worried.
How could an army
just disappear?
Can it be the Prime Minister, he...
Qi Zhen also sent a huge number of men to search for them.
It's just that there are still no traces of them up to now.
Where is Tang Bonian now?
He has already been locked up.
What we sent are all reliable master fighters. They didn't leave any trace.
Qi Zhen's men will never find General Tang.
Watch him well.
Yes.
Do you know why I locked Tang Bonian up?
Father... is guilty.
It's true that he's guilty, but it's not enough to get executed.
But if Qi Zhen finds him
then you won't be able to protect your life.
Do you understand?
I understand.
Mister Yun.
T-this what's going on?
Why did you come just now? Where is this place?
Hurry and let the Prime Minister come and save me.
We haven't met in fifteen years.
General Tang, I reckon that you've been well.
Who are you?
Qilin Dragon Tattoo?
You are... you are Eldest Mister?
Impossible. Impossible.
That time in Heir Apparent Manor, you already...
Already got killed by you guys, is that it?
Good thing, the heaven's law shines on everything.
I still have to thank your oversight that day
and let me pick up my life.
Mister Yun, what's going on?
Mister Yun?
I forgot to tell you. His surname is also Xuanyuan.
Heir Apparent Wen's two sons are standing in front of you now.
General Tang, what other words do you have to say?
The wheel of fortune turns!
My return to the capital this time was actually a trap set up by you.
That's also good. Both Misters,
are you here to demand me my life or to seek revenge?
I want to know the truth.
Truth?
Heir Apparent Wen's crime of rebellion
was indeed a frame up.
Was it Qi Zhen who did it? Say it!
That time, Heir Apparent Wenyi successively pacified uprisings
and eliminated bandits.
In terms of martial arts skills, no one can be his equal.
Technically speaking, this is Deep Water Nation's great fortune.
But...Renzhong is old.
He isn't close with this eldest son anymore. The one he cares more about
is the younger son that kept appearing in front of him.
It's the past Emperor, Xuanyuan Ren?
Indeed. The more powerful Heir Apparent Wenyi becomes,
the more doubtful Shenzong became.
Qi Zhen was just a lieutenant then.
He chose to stand with Xuanyuan Ren and plot for him.
As long as he was given a chance, he would say bad things
about Heir Apparent Wenyi in front of Shenzong.
Afterwards, he even helped Xuanyuan Ren fabricate the evidences of Heir Apparent's rebellion,
things like training a personal army to force the king's abdication,
setting up his sibling, and embezzling money.
Also, poisoning the previous emperor, all these are fake.
All were part of Prime Minister and the previous emperor's scheme.
Qi Zhen and Heir Apparent were sworn brothers. Why did he harm him?
Prime Minister is a person greedy for power, while Xuanyuan Ren is a gullible person.
He also wasn't that skillful. Following the Prime Minister
will obviously be much easier.
Moreover, have you two
heard about the Dragon Scale Armor?
Could it be that he didn't took the Dragon Scale Armor as his own
only after harming the Heir Apparent?
It's quite the opposite. They exactly were aiming for the Dragon Scale Armor,
that's why, they wanted Heir Apparent to die.
Why?
The Dragon Scale Armor is a mythical item. Of course,
- everyone wants to have it. - No.
- That is not the reason. - Eldest Young Master,
stop interrogating. I've already said what should be said.
It was for his daughter, Qi Yun, right?
Just let us bear all the crimes.
Your generation is innocent.
Yes. But those 78 lives that tragically died that night,
what crime did they commit?
I'm the one who is guilty...
A life for a life. A blood grudge should be paid with blood.
That night, there were several innocent lives that were lost. For this sin,
I'm unable to wash it off even for several lifetimes.
But being able to see you two today, knowing that you two are stiill alive,
I actually felt a bit relieved.
Before, I was afraid of death.
I was afraid that I couldn't even be a ghost when I reach hell.
But after saying all these words today,
I hope that the God of Death
can diminish my sin a little.
Since the day you agreed to become Qi Zhen's lackey,
you should have known that you've committed an unforgivable sin.
I've brought all of these to myself.
I am willing to die
to pay for my crimes.
Killing you will just dirty my hands.
I'll let you have a whole corpse.
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Young Masters,
take care.
Father!
We've been in Deep Water Nation for at least a hundred days, right?
Counting it, it's been 4 months.
From midsummer to autumn, in less than 10 days, it will be winter.
This green pond in front of us will then become frozen.
The scheduled date will be happening soon.
Deep Water Nation is an unending deep pool.
It's time to bring closure to the matters here.
Mister, you already plan to make a move?
Say, what is the purpose of everything that I've done here?
I...
Forget it. I've long understood the principles of what should and shouldn't be asked.
What's the difference if you know it or not?
Your Majesty, Marquis is here.
- Your Majesty. - Marquis, please sit down. - Yes.
What does Marquis think about General Border Security Tang Bonian?
General Tang is meritorious for suppressing state enemies for so many years. Of course, he is an important trusted aide of the government.
A few days ago, didn't you say that your 8th Garrison Army is short of men? Now that the borders are stable.
There aren't any wars nor bandits causing troubles. Why don't
I transfer 50,000 men from the General Border Security to you. Try to control Tang Bonian first.
This...won't this incite dissatisfaction from other court officials?
I fear that others will complain that I'm greedy for power, seeking personal gains, and hiding selfish intentions.
It was you who asked for men from me. Now, it's also you that's being overcautious and prefers to maintain a good name.
If you don't want them, then forget it. Anyway, they are all soldiers of Deep Water Nation. Placing them anywhere is the same.
I'll obey Your Majesty's orders.
Marquis, the air is cold during the night.
You are already old. Won't you get sick like this?
Cao Cheng, go and get a warm blanket.
- This... - Yes, Your Majesty.
- Marquis. - Your Majesty, you mustn't.
Marquis, quickly get up.
Currently, this royal palace isn't that safe. I have so many spies around me.
There are some words that I say for them to hear.
And there are some accusations of misconduct and sowing of suspicions that I might need your help with.
I am slow-witted.
I fear that a huge change will happen to Deep Water Nation soon.
Eldest Imperial Prince.
Prime Minister, you're being too courteous.
I initially was just an idle person without any involvement with the state affairs of Deep Water Nation.
I only wanted to sing songs and meet new friends.
Who would have known that fate would make a fool of me and would threw me into this thorny royal throne?
How am I capable for it?
Your Majesty, if you have any orders, I won't refuse it and will willingly offer my life as a sacrifice to fulfill it.
There are powerful subjects in the inner palace eyeing covetously, while there are relatives of the royal harem fighting openly and covertly.
Being placed in the middle of this is really exhausting. What if one day, there is someone in the government that couldn't bear my existence
and they incite an uprising? The ones that will suffer are the thousands of citizens of Deep Water Nation.
Who dares to?!
I've thought about it. Rather than waiting for a rebellion, why don't I take the initiative and give up my throne?
Maybe, I'll be able to maintain peace that way.
Although there are powerful court subjects that are causing disturbances and banding together for selfish reasons,
it's still hasn't reach the point for the court to collapse. Even if there is someone that's planning to rebel,
I have 100,000 men in my 8th Garrison Army
plus 43 people in my manor.
Even if I have to fight until my very last man,
I am swearing to guard the Xuanyuan bloodline until I die.
Marquis, please sit down.
Even if it's for Deep Water Nation sake,
you should take care of your health.
Thank you, Your Majesty.
When I said I would give you 50,000 soldiers, you hesitated.
Why?
Are you concerned that Qi Zhen would suspect something?
Or are you afraid of criticism from the court?
That Your Majesty trusts me so much,
is my blessing.
But I already have 100,000 soldiers.
Deep Water Nation only has 450,000 men.
If Your Majesty were to send me another 50,000 soldiers,
Raising an army is minor, but governing them isn't.
The pros and cons involved with it is complicatedly intertwined.
Besides,
there are a lot of dukes and meritorious subjects in the court.
I fear that it isn't yet the right time for His Majesty
to divide the military strength.
What timing?
Do you think I am trying to undermine Qi Zhen's military strength
and secure my place on the throne?
I just pity those elite soldiers that Tang Bonian painstakingly trained
will be fighting with their own compatriots.
Why then did you say that a big change will be happening soon?
You also know about Qi Zhen's intentions.
He's already past 50. I fear that he won't wait any longer.
My conclusion is
that he'll force an abdication to get the throne.
The state affairs of the Megrez Empire must be complicated and Eldest Imperial Prince must still manage an army outside of the imperial capital.
For you to still travel far to come here, I feel so overwhelmed.
Stop giving me nonsense. I still have to rush back before daybreak.
Be direct to the point. You want the royal throne of Deep Water Nation, am I right?
Right. The royal throne of Deep Water Nation.
I will help you in getting the royal throne of Deep Water Nation.
But in the future, when I compete for the crown prince position of Megrez Empire,
you and your Deep Water Nation must completely be on my side.
Eldest Prince, don't worry.
By then, I surely will do my best to assist you.
As long as you loyally follow me,
the whole Deep Water Nation will be yours in the future.
Not only that, I will even think of a way to inform Imperial Father
to make you an official king.
Thank you then.
It's just that...
...if Crown Prince Wuji learns about this,
with his personality, will he...
Who were you...
...talking about?
I had said too much.
With Megrez Empire behind us,
I don't think anyone will be so bold
to incite an uprising. Even if there's anyone that can successfully conquer Deep Water Nation,
Qi Zhen still won't be able to become the king.
The Megrez Empire...
So what if there is the Megrez Empire?
The emperor and crown prince of the imperial city are still just mortal beings.
They can't live forever.
As long as one is human, you will have selfish interests.
You will have a weakness. How sure are you
that the decision of the imperial city will be appropriate?
Your Majesty,
how could you say such seditious words?
Megrez Empire has ruled over the five regions.
Father Emperor is a true son of god sent to rule the world.
Crown Prince Wuji is even a wise and rare talent.
With the imperial city keeping at bay the different nations here in the five regions,
no matter how great a person is here in Deep Water Nation,
as long as he doesn't have any royal Xuanyuan blood,
doesn't have the skills to manipulate water,
he then can never be king.
What if the Megrez Empire acknowledge the legality of the party seizing power?
That so-called bloodline,
so-called water manipulation technique will all just be empty words.
By then, no one will be able to restrict Qi Zhen.
Impossible.
This is a secret letter I've received this morning.
Someone from Megrez Empire secretly entered Deep Water Nation.
This is for...
...to see Qi Zhen?
Indeed.
This person was wearing luxurious clothing and riding a fat horse.
I even heard that there is a unique symbol on his horse's saddle. Marquis, try guessing
what this symbol look like.
What you're thinking about is right. It is exactly the Winged Tree symbol.
They are people from the imperial family of Megrez Empire.
Could it be...
...Qi Zhen is really staking everything
to rebel?
Eldest Imperial Prince, let me lay the cards on the table today.
I am rebelling not because of a sudden impulse or is getting reckless out of desperation.
I've planned this for a long time and I've made full proof arrangements.
Tell me about them.
Deep Water Nation has a total of 450,000 soldiers.
Me and my trusted aides have 200,000 men.
We still can get the soldiers under Prefect Xiping.
Other than that, I've also had an agreement with Heavenly Fiend Nation's King Zhan Nancheng.
If he sent out his army to help me, I'll give him Mt. Great Vast.
Also, with your help,
how can this matter not succeed?
If that is the case, how come you're not making any move at all?
In battle, speed is a soldiers's asset.
Delaying will only lead to unexpected consequences. You're not hurrying to prepare your uprising
and why waste time here?
Eldest Prince, there's something you don't know.
I'm waiting for the right time.
We have no more time. We must act first to get the upperhand.
What should I do?
There are no news about Tang Bonian until now.
I want you to lead Deep Water Nation's most elite 200,000 soldiers
to ensure the preservation of the Xuanyuan bloodline.
Marquis, please.
Your Majesty...
You're taking so much trouble for this.
I have enjoyed so much graces from the Xuanyuan royal family.
I've been in the government for so many years, doing my best all the time and not dare have any negligence.
I am now very old.
I've already brought honor to my ancestors and have descendants.
I already profited enough from my life.
Now that someone is attempting to rebel and my Deep Water Nation is in trouble,
I'm willing to risk this life
and swear to protect
the royal court and the Xuanyuan royal bloodline
until I die.
The grand wedding day.
- Please explain - Based on Deep Water Nation's rules,
after Xuanyuan Min decide who the queen will be, there will be a grand wedding ceremony.
60% of My garrison and Zhang Henian's
8th Garrison must be given
to form the Deep Water Nation's King own royal army.
That's a total of 150,000 soldiers. We can't neglect it.
You're already a person planning to rebel and you still worry about that puppet Deep Water Nation King
will take your power away?
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"Hard-to-Get Love" by Lala Hsu
♫ What do you know? ♫
♫ What are good about the three realms? ♫
♫ If there're no three poisons, if there're no worries ♫
♫ How can it make me reluctant to leave? ♫
♫ Worry for love, beg for hate ♫
♫ And even discard my soul for affection ♫
♫ The one, who asks me to love him, loves me ♫
♫ I only want him to love me ♫
♫ What do you use to exchange for this hard-to-get love? ♫
♫ If there's no sickness or weakness, if there's never oldness ♫
♫ How can it make a spark to chase after stars alone? ♫
♫ Slim down for him, stay for my heart ♫
♫ And even chase away all luck for dreams ♫
♫ It wants me to be so pretty that I seize his soul ♫
♫ And continue dazzling in his heart ♫
♫ There is a saying that what a person asks for the lifetime ♫
♫ Is no more than staying together with one's lover by any means ♫
♫ If one can't obtain what one asks for ♫
♫ One is filled with anxiety and with knitted brows ♫
♫ There is a saying that if a person asks for the next lifetime ♫
♫ One should only ask to know everything about warfare ♫
♫ Dreams beg heart to grant me love ♫
♫ And have someone's company for the rest of my life ♫
♫ Have someone's company♫
♫ There is a saying that what a person asks for the lifetime ♫
♫ Is no more than staying together with one's lover by any means ♫
♫ If one can't obtain what one asks for ♫
♫ One is filled with anxiety and with knitted brows ♫
♫ There is a saying that if a person asks for the next lifetime ♫
♫ One should only ask to know everything about warfare ♫
♫ Dreams beg heart to grant me love ♫
♫ And have someone's company for the rest of my life ♫