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[Legend of Fuyao]
[Episode 32]
Your Highness.
When the crown prince was 12 years old
the southern frontier rebelled.
The tribes of Nanrong and Beirong waged war against each other
to fight for the prairie.
Those living close to the frontier were affected.
The crown prince went there alone.
Everyone thought that the crown prince wouldn't make it back.
Who knew that in merely three days
that the kings of Nanrong and Beirong, who were once arch enemies would
actually become sworn brothers?
How did that happen?
When the crown prince was 14 years old
the Prince of Linjiang rose in rebellion.
He intended to kill Crown Prince Wu Ji and usurp the throne.
That night, Prince of Linjiang hosted a banquet
and the crown prince went there, dressed casually.
After three rounds of drinks, Prince of Linjiang attempted
to assassinate the crown prince while offering him a toast.
But when they lowered their cups, it was Prince of Linjiang who died.
The cup was laced with poison so the crown prince didn't drink it.
The wine was splashed all over Prince of Linjiang's face.
He ended up so disgraced that he couldn't face his ancestors.
From beginning to the end, no blood was spilled.
Crown Prince Wu Ji is so ruthless.
Aren't you curious about how he pulled all of that off alone?
Could it be...
because of Yuan Zhao Xu?
My son, you've finally come home.
Mother, Father has some important matters to handle.
It concerns the reign of the kingdom.
He won't be able to make it.
It's fine as long as you're here.
Did you see your uncle just now?
I didn't.
I haven't seen you in so long.
You still have that expression on your face.
Whenever you frown ever so slightly, your eyebrows go up and you look stern.
But the troubles on your mind...
seem to weigh heavier on you now.
I haven't been able to attend to Mother for years.
I've been unfilial.
You're all dismissed.
You...
You're of marrying age now.
It would set the people's minds at ease
if you have an heir before you take the throne.
Right now, there's a storm brewing in the Imperial Court.
Prince Yi has long been in power.
He has a large army.
It won't be as easy for you to be Crown Prince anymore.
If someone rebels against you
will you be able to fend them off?
Mother, you need not be so concerned about political issues.
I'm not worried about myself.
I'm worried about you.
I understand how you feel.
Mother, you should just focus on nursing your health.
Leave the politics to me.
I'd like you to marry Xuanji Kingdom's second princess, Fo Lian.
Only by tying a marital bond with Xuanji Kingdom
can you cement your role as Crown Prince.
I heard that she's already in the Imperial City.
You're both of marrying age.
In my opinion...
I don't think this marriage should be postponed any further.
I...
I still need some time.
If there really is some other lady you're fond of...
it doesn't matter if you keep hundreds of concubines.
But Crown Princess Consort of Tianquan must be Princess Fo Lian.
- Come! - Your Highness!
- I'll feed you one. - Your Highness!
- Your Highness, you drink so well. - Come here!
- Here's yours. - Your Highness, have one.
I'll have one.
Your Highness, here you go.
Your Highness.
Your Highness!
Your Highness, Prince Yi!
What is it? Speak quickly.
I have an important matter to report.
I've had it checked out.
It's indeed Princess Fo Lian who went out with the crown prince that day.
That punk actually made a move before I did.
Your Highness, fret not.
Although Princess Fo Lian and the crown prince are engaged
it's just a verbal agreement.
She just has to marry whoever sits on the throne of Tianquan.
There's no knowing for sure who will sit on the throne in the end.
Since the crown prince has made a move
I think that Your Highness doesn't need to wait any longer.
That day in the city, if it was someone else
I'd have wiped out her entire clan for treating me that way.
Who knew that the gods had sent me Fo Lian?
Since it is so...
I must have that Fo Lian for myself.
Liar!
You finally came looking for me.
If it wasn't for the fact that I'm no match for you
I'd have attacked you by now.
Sure.
I promise not to strike back this time.
You have no chores to do today.
Don't sit around hindering me.
I'm out here to bask in the sun.
How does that hinder you?
You've been hiding in your room these days.
Do you think I didn't notice?
I like it.
Are you trying to avoid him?
I don't understand what you're saying.
Did the two of you...
do something unspeakable?
What? I didn't!
You... What on earth are you saying?
You really didn't?
I didn't.
If you didn't, then why are you blushing?
When did I blush?
My face is flushed because I'm healthy.
I can't be bothered to talk to you.
That chap left for years.
Am I not the one who handled the state affairs?
What is all that fuss they're making on the streets?
They don't even know what Wu Ji looks like
and yet they're making him look like some hero.
Exactly.
The crown prince has won everyone's appreciation these past few years.
His Majesty also thinks highly of him.
However, after all these years, what exactly did he learn in Qiongcang?
Who knows?
Isn't this all because my mother was born of a lowly status?
She was no match for the most beautiful woman of the five kingdoms then
Empress Yuan.
But if they want me to succumb to my fate...
There's no way.
Your Highness, you mean...
Instead of sitting around doing nothing
I might as well go all out.
Why do I run into you wherever I go?
I should be the one saying that.
What are you doing in Mount Green Pearl?
Are you here to have a taste of the trout sweetlips?
What are trout sweetlips?
The flesh of the trout sweetlips in Mount Green Pearl
are the plumpest now.
- You're lucky. - You--
You're in for a good meal.
I'll grill some fish for you later.
I don't eat fish.
Slow down.
Does it taste good?
It's all right.
Since it tastes good... how do you intend to repay me?
I still have to repay you?
Sure.
How about this fishbone?
Look at how clean the bones are.
Not a bit of flesh is left.
Someone's quite aggressive.
You've got good teeth.
I'll keep this as a token of our love.
It's here.
Come!
Over here.
What is this place?
This is Muling Peak.
This is where the imperial Zhangsun family holds rituals.
Aren't all ritual platforms more or less the same?
What's there to look at?
Shush.
Look over there.
Over there.
It likes you.
This is the King of Muling.
He's the five kingdoms' God of Agriculture.
He's also the most respected deity that the Zhangsun family prays to.
Even the imperial family rarely gets to see him.
What happens if someone sees him?
It has a very romantic meaning.
Would you like to know?
Seeing it means that the couple will go on a journey together.
It's represents a pure, courageous and selfless love.
Did you make that up?
However capable I may be, I can't manipulate the King of Muling.
Right?
We did encounter quite a few perilous events
since I left Mount Xuanyuan.
I also witnessed the vicissitudes of life.
Both the most beautiful and the most grotesque.
However...
I don't know who my partner in this pure romantic relationship is.
Do you still not know?
You bet.
Ever since I first met you at Mount Xuanyuan
we've been by each other's side.
You even became my queen when we were in Taiyuan.
That makes you my wife.
I--
Who is your wife?
You were a fake king.
I wasn't a real queen either.
Tell me.
Is this fate?
I've run into you again here.
What fate? I don't understand.
I'm afraid that the secret of Tianquan Kingdom can't be concealed.
Have all the envoys from the other kingdoms arrived?
Your Majesty, they have all arrived.
Empress, it's been made known all across the city.
Everyone knows that Fo Lian of Xuanji Kingdom is here.
But she has yet to make an appearance.
There isn't any news of her either.
That's strange.
The envoys of Taiyuan and Tiansha entered the palace upon arrival.
The saintess of the five kingdoms arrived in the city
but she didn't come to the palace.
Even if she has charitable deeds to do
why isn't there any news of it?
Could it be that...
Xuanji Kingdom has other plans?
But I heard that Prince Yi went to fetch Princess Fo Lian personally.
Why didn't you tell me sooner?
That Prince Yi...
He really is getting anxious.
Young Master, the envoys of Tiansha and Taiyuan have arrived.
They are Prince Huan of Tiansha and Taiyuan's Consort of Honor.
Are you trying to ask me why I'm not showing myself?
I-- But I just can't figure it out.
Why would His Majesty summon them over at such a time?
It just seems a bit odd.
You're right.
It's just for consulting on the celestial signs for marriage.
What's with the fuss?
You mustn't say that.
Nothing relating to you is trivial.
However unwilling you may be
it doesn't seem appropriate if you don't show yourself, does it?
Someone is even more willing to do so.
Why would I steal his limelight?
However...
Princess Fo Lian has been in the city for several days.
All the officials are discussing why you didn't welcome her in.
Fo Lian and I were born to withstand such turmoil repeatedly.
We can only do as others expect.
We never had a choice.
We can only accept our fate.
Actually, it isn't just a compatible match in family and glory
that the people discussed.
Everyone is looking forward to this marriage.
Why would you shy away from it at such a time?
Are you worried about me or Fo Lian?
I... I definitely...
It's just that I think Prince Yi has been eyeing this marriage all along.
How can he possibly benefit from it?
Benefit?
Have I made all my choices in life according to what they deem as benefits?
This is my marriage.
But no one ever asked me what I intended to do about it.
My mother wants to force me to marry a golden phoenix.
And Zhangsun Ping Rong covets it from behind.
All they care about is the gold mines under Xuanji Kingdom.
Tell me. Am I avoiding Fo Lian or avoiding what they have in mind?
Young Master, where are you going?
Have you forgotten what day it is?
Could it be Doctor Zong?
Empress, you mean to bring Princess Fo Lian into the palace now?
Am I to wait until Zhangsun Ping Rong gets his hands on her?
It was a slip of the tongue.
You've taken great pains to arrange this marriage.
Crown Prince should understand that you mean well.
Of course he does.
You are...
Saintess Fo Lian.
May I ask what brings you here?
How could a noble lady like you stay at such a shabby place?
It pains me to see you so.
It's the lack of hospitality on Tianquan Kingdom's part.
Princess, please don't take it to heart.
How did you know I was staying here?
I'm the commander of Tianquan's garrison guards.
Nothing in the Imperial City gets past me.
I'd even know which hole a mouse scurried into.
Not to mention that you're the Saintess Fo Lian
beloved throughout the five kingdoms.
Your Highness must be occupied with work then.
I won't keep you from your duties by having you over.
I'll take my leave.
Forgive me for being blunt.
I'm actually here to escort you to the palace.
That won't do.
Doctor Zong said that you can't wander off.
Princess, I bear you no harm.
I'm here to escort you to the palace to appease the officials.
Moreover, you must get ready for the ceremony tomorrow.
The ceremony?
You're attending the ceremony tomorrow as the envoy of Xuanji Kingdom.
Have you forgotten about it?
Of course I remember.
I'll come with you.
Your Highness.
Qiao Ling?
Upon the orders of Empress Yuan.
Your Highness.
Someone is blocking our way.
How bold you are!
Who dares to block my path?
Upon the imperial decree
I'm here to invite Princess Fo Lian into the palace for a chat.
Prince Yi, thank you for escorting the princess.
Yes, Mother.
Your Highness, this way, please.
Only the princess is invited.
I'm afraid that this young lady can't accompany you.
Your Highness, tell us.
What exactly is the matter?
The Imperial City summoned us here with the most urgent decree.
[Zhan Bei Heng, Prince Huan of Tiansha.]
It can't just be to attend the crown prince's engagement, can it?
The most urgent decree is used in times of war, natural disasters
and the subjugation of a nation.
This is by no means a simple affair.
Could there be some unforeseen misfortune?
The five kingdoms were originally one.
The weal and woe of Tianquan has always existed
side by side with yours.
I heard of some strange events that took place in your respective kingdoms.
That is indeed true.
For days, there's been heavy rain in Taiyuan.
The river banks are collapsing.
This...
This hasn't happened in a century.
What about Tiansha?
Everything's normal in Pan City.
However, according to the report
deep in the Geya Desert, those things seem to be gathering.
They seem to be getting ready for something.
Some even said that they saw poisonous wasps.
After the five kingdoms achieved independence
poisonous wasps disappeared due to the balance of Yin and Yang.
However, there have been frequent earthquakes in Geya Fiefdom.
It seems like something triggered it.
Poisonous wasps guard the underground tombs.
No living man can survive should he see the wasps.
If millions of poisonous wasps are unleashed at the same time
they are either out to kill or scout ahead for the dead.
There seem to be some disturbances in Xuanji as well.
It's said that the volcano suddenly erupted
and lava gushed out.
Much of the gold in its vault was melted.
Your Highness.
All the other envoys rushed over here as decreed.
Why is Fo Lian of Xuanji yet to show herself?
Greetings, Empress Ci En.
Princess Fo Lian has come to discuss political issues
as well as tie a marital bond.
There are complicated preparations to be made for tomorrow's ceremony.
She'll surely have to see to those preparations personally.
She'll definitely be informed of what we've discussed today.
At the moment, I wonder what you think of these strange sightings?
After the Battle of Qiongcang during the ancient firmament
the five kingdoms split up.
Tianquan Kingdom reigns as the administrative organization.
In the past thousands of years
although there were disputes over authority
the world has managed to stay peaceful and safe.
Everyone has been blessed with prosperity.
But we're all well aware that no peace can last forever.
That sealed force has been restless and waiting for a chance to strike.
Prince De!
Some things shouldn't be said out loud.
Your Highness, you just said that our weal and woe are tied to one another.
Now that there are strange sightings across the five kingdoms
what about... Tianquan?
Tianquan remained the heart of the five kingdoms
because the Feather Tree manages to hold us together.
However, the Feather Tree has shown signs of withering.
Tianquan will soon face annihilation.
Could it be that...
the emperor is...
His Majesty is fine.
But his spiritual practice has nothing to do with Tianquan's disaster.
In times of emergency, we must resort to extreme measures!
What a clever young lady.
I just thought that even in the Imperial City of Tianquan
there aren't many who could be as awe-inspiring as you are.
Although I've never met you before
I somehow find you a bit familiar.
I believe that only the empress of the five kingdoms could have such a bearing.
So without much consideration, I assume you to be Empress Ci En.
I only heard that Saintess Fo Lian brings salvation to the world
and cares about the people.
Who knew that she's also a pretty girl with the gift of gab?
I heard that you were helping the refugees outside the city.
You saw to everything personally.
Is that so?
Yes.
The disease has done great harm to the people.
They were poor to begin with, now that they're contracted the disease
no clinics will take them in.
So when I saw them in distress, I offered to help.
All this time, you've been setting up rice congee stalls across the kingdoms
as well as clinics and private schools.
But you've never charged anyone who came to you.
If they were all poor peasants, that would be fine
but many of them aren't.
Although Xuanji Kingdom is quite rich
all wealth is eventually exhausted.
Why do you still do so?
Empress, would you rank the poor differently from others
and use your money on them according to their ranks?
Of course not.
Please take a look.
Without the Feather Tree
Tianquan Kingdom will cease to exist.
The Heaven and Earth of the five kingdoms will collapse.
What should we do?
Is there a solution to this?
Although the two of you aren't officially married yet
everyone in Tianquan knows that you belong to Wu Ji.
There are some things I must tell you in advance.
Being engaged to Wu Ji
as Crown Princess Consort of the five kingdoms
is as good as endowing you with Tianquan's reputation.
From now on...
your every action will no longer be just your own.
It will represent the prestigious imperial family.
In your eyes, there can only be your husband, Wu Ji.
You must never be alone with another man.
Even if it is for the salvation of all mankind
or medical practice.
You're all dismissed.
- Yes. - Yes.
The four kingdoms and the Sacred Land of Qiongcang
possess the powers of the five elements: metal, wood, water, fire, and earth.
Only by gathering the forces as one to form the Heart of Imperial Carriage
can we resolve the crisis temporarily.
I see.
No wonder we were told
to come here with the Conferring Map of Domain.
Exactly.
Right now, the Emperor has already invited the power of Qiongcang here.
Tianquan, Taiyuan, Tiansha and the others will submit
our respective Conferring Map of Domain.
The most important thing...
will be the Xuanji Lava that Princess Fo Lian shall submit.
Stand guard out here.
Young Master, why don't I go in instead?
If Doctor Zong really is in there, you can come in later.
- You can't handle it. - I--
What is it?
Are you not willing to heed my advice?
I just feel sad for all the women in the world.
Every man gets to have as many concubines as he wants.
It's deemed as an honor.
But for a woman...
if she so much as comes in contact with the opposite sex
she's deemed a loose woman and is to be disgraced.
Everyone is born after 10 months of pregnancy and raised on grains.
Why are they treated so differently?
Tianquan has a supreme reputation.
Xuanji has unlimited wealth.
Once the marriage is sealed, the lineage of both kingdoms shall blend.
Reputation and wealth, hand in hand.
Empress.
Is Wu Ji's marriage no more than a business deal to you?
Have you never considered that Crown Prince Wu Ji's spouse
might not be the one he truly desires?
Are you questioning this marital bond?
Or are you too proud of your title as Saintess of Five Kingdoms?
So many women wish to marry Wu Ji.
Since he is the heir apparent
his consort must be chosen with particular care and caution.
That year, you met in Xuanji Kingdom.
That was completely unexpected.
Even if you hadn't written to each other every five days
and sent a tokens every 10 days
with Wu Ji on your mind
even bring Saintess of Five Kingdoms
wouldn't have mattered.
Even among the royal family members of Xuanji Kingdom
according to rank, you might not have gotten to marry into Tianquan.
Empress, you're right to reprimand me.
I'll bear that in mind.
From now on, in the palace of Tianquan
you won't have the title of Saintess of Five Kingdoms.
You...
You can only be Wu Ji's Crown Princess Consort.
Why would you do that?
Oh no!
Prince Huan and Consort of Honor have retired for the day.
Princess Fo Lian and the Empress are talking in Qinglan Hall.
It's been a while.
Princess Fo Lian was escorted here by Prince Yi today.
Halfway here, the Empress had her intercepted and taken away.
It's been made known throughout the palace.
Her son is getting married, so she surely has to look into it.
Moreover, there's no overlooking the money and officials involved
in tying the marital bond with Xuanji Kingdom.
Speaking of which...
Empress Ci En already has the world under her feet
and yet she still holds tightly unto the imperial power
worrying about her son's future.
She has so much on her mind.
She never concerns herself with imperial power or wealth.
It's just that...
only if you rise above all others
can you avoid being manipulated by imperial power and wealth.
Today, if the Empress hadn't intercepted Fo Lian
Fo Lian might've ended up marrying someone else tomorrow.
Indeed.
It's said that Prince Yi hopes to tie a marital bond with Xuanji
so as to strengthen his forces.
Now that Prince Yi seems to be gaining more popularity
Crown Prince is the one without any foundation in the Imperial Court.
The officials have already divided into two factions.
This time, which side will you be on?
Surely, you can tell what Prince Yi has in mind.
Whatever Wu Ji wants, he wants.
Including you.
From now on, unless necessary
it's best you don't see him.
You...
You've been keeping an eye on me?
The imperial family of Tianquan is exceptionally prestigious.
It can boost you up to the altar, but it can also break you.
Since you're going to be Wu Ji's Crown Princess Consort
and rise above everyone else
there's a price to pay.
From now on, you can make no mistake in your words or actions.
Bear this in mind.
There will always be someone observing you discreetly.
Day and night.
It's already late.
Just spend the night in my palace.
How could I impose on you, Your Highness?
You have a special identity.
Many are after you.
It won't do you any harm to stay here.
Are you awake?
Your martial arts methods are simply too demonic.
If this continues
you won't be able to control it with human forces.
Aren't you worried that as you practice it...
you might not wake up one day?
How can I fall asleep when you're so noisy?
Every path has a turning point.
But not this one.
Once you start out on it...
there's no point of return.
It seems that you'll have to cling to me from now on.
You don't have to do so.
I can handle this.
Has Fei Yan been here?
Your Highness, you have a distinguished visitor.
I won't see anyone.
Not even me?
It seems that Fo Lian and Crown Prince Wu Ji really are in love.
But they were separated right after they had just met.
It's been so many years since then.
If it were someone else, this wouldn't go on.
Exactly.
In the past 10 years
my mistress thought and looked forward to seeing him.
Fortunately, the crown prince misses her too.
He didn't let her down.
It's said that every relationship has its ups and downs
but eventually, true love will survive.
Fei Yan?
You're talking about Fei Yan?
The deity of Qiongcang, Fei Yan.
Although she does resort to black magic often
she isn't exactly evil.
Why would she teach you such a demonic practice?
If it weren't so demonic, I wouldn't be able to survive.
Back then, when my family was wiped out and I climbed out from heaps of corpses
I was nearly dead.
Fei Yan saved me.
She took me in.
She taught me the practice.
She also passed on her medical skills to me.
Fei Yan never saves anyone without taking something in return.
If she passes on her medical skills to you
she must have taken much more from you in return.
What did you offer her?
40 years of my lifespan.
Don't bother calculating. You can't anyway.
This has nothing to do with you.
There's nothing you can do.
Are you only staying alive...
to seek revenge?
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