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[Legend of Fuyao]
[Episode 20]
Young Master...
Mister Qiu, you--
Young Master...
I only dragged out my life to this day
to let you know who your enemy is.
You mustn't show any mercy.
Nor must you mistake your enemy for a father!
Otherwise...
Otherwise, your father will never rest in peace!
Young Master!
Isn't the new king a bit too muddleheaded?
He actually handled a matter as important as...
the selection of consorts in such a baffling way.
Are we to assist such an unmotivated and muddleheaded fellow?
Should this go on, who knows what would become of Taiyuan?
I had also thought that our new king is young and playful.
Qi Zhen is probably using him as a puppet to control the royal court.
However, these past few days...
he seems to know exactly what he's doing, even if it looks absurd.
See?
Some plan you came up with!
My dear Elder Statesman!
Elder Statesman Qi, where did you bring that Xuanyuan Min from?
Of all the matters to mess with...
he had to mess with the selection of the consorts!
He conferred the consorts in front of the officials
but didn't even choose my daughter!
If Pu Ruo really has no hope of making it into the harem
my Xiping Commandery won't allow it!
The candidates entered the palace today according to past regulations
nothing could have gone wrong.
However, the king decided to try something new out of the blue.
He changed his mind last minute, so there's nothing we can do.
Elder Statesman Qi, you assisted that fellow to the throne.
If you won't do anything about him
you'll be leaving Taiyuan Kingdom in the hands of a muddleheaded fellow.
You'll surely be condemned In the future.
Your Highness, you've overstated.
My daughter failed to be chosen.
But even Tang Zhi Rong, the Tang family's daughter, got to stay!
Elder Statesman, tell me.
Be it appearance or lineage, how is my daughter inferior to her?
If it isn't Tang Bo Nian's 150,000 soldiers...
or his first-class merit in suppressing bandits in the southwest...
You must be thinking that it's best for you to win the Tang family over.
It's indeed true that Tang Bo Nian has 100,000 soldiers under his thumb.
But who in the royal court doesn't know
that you, Commandery Prince Xiping
have the greatest authority and military power?
If I were to choose someone to rely on, I'd surely choose you.
The consorts were chosen by spinning the jade scepter.
Elder Statesman Qi.
I have 13 sons.
But Pu Ruo is my only daughter.
I reluctantly parted with her so that she could marry into the palace.
Pu Ruo is meant to be the future queen!
I was so unlucky today!
The nobility of Xiping Commandery has always been a notable clan in Taiyuan.
We've never fallen out of the king's favor!
Which king wasn't related to our family by marriage?
Which King of Taiyuan didn't carry the bloodline of our family?
Commandery Princess, calm down.
Don't make yourself sick with anger.
Speaking of loyalty...
Speaking of glory...
what other commandery in Taiyuan is a match for Xiping Commandery?
They said it!
They said that I was born to be queen!
Yet now...
why am I not even qualified to marry into the palace?
This won't do.
I must ask my father for a solution!
Not all of the four major consorts were conferred today.
There's still room to discuss choosing the queen.
There are many trivial matters within the inner court.
Changes are common.
Your Highness, head home and calm down.
Leave this matter to me.
I promised you before, I won't go back on my word.
Elder Statesman Qi.
Come in.
Sir, we just received this royal decree.
That's all I have to say about what happened today.
If Pu Ruo can't marry into the palace and it makes Xiping Commandery look bad
I won't concern myself with making others look good.
Your Highness, please halt.
This royal decree states that the king has conferred
the commandery princess as the Consort of Virtue.
This decree must've just arrived at your manor as well.
This really...
It really is Pu Ruo.
Your Highness can now set your mind at ease.
What do you mean by that?
Your daughter is conferred as a consort.
Isn't that exactly what you wanted?
If you had already arranged this
why did you make it so hard my daughter and me?
Unless you were trying to give me a warning...
or did you think that I won't follow your lead like Tang Bo Nian does?
Your Highness, why would you think that?
The king changed his mind on a whim.
I just learned of the matter too.
Besides, I've always regarded Your Highness as a bosom friend.
How could I possibly complicate the situation?
I should hope so.
If you intend to play any dirty tricks
and belittle Xiping Commandery
I definitely won't let you off.
Your Highness, you're being too sensitive.
I'll take my leave.
If he didn't hold such massive forces
making him useful to me...
would I let a mere vassal prince boss me around?
Did they say why the king changed his mind again?
They didn't.
The royal decree was sent to the Elder Statesman's manor.
Commandery Prince Xiping was there as well.
How did Gao Song react to it?
As you expected...
he seemed to be enraged by it when he left the manor.
However...
if you know that Qi Zhen is colluding with the Xiping Commandery
why would you still confer Gao Pu Ruo as a consort?
Isn't that as good as warming a snake in one's bosom?
Gao Song is a short-tempered and skeptical man.
He has the advantage of managing the important border in the southwest
so he's used to acting all cocky and domineering.
Although he's colluding with Qi Zhen, they are wary of each other.
I failed his daughter in the first round just to make him act up.
After he made such a scene, the resentment between them will deepen.
But he already made a fuss about it.
You still decreed to have his daughter conferred as consort.
Young Master, are you thinking about...
Don't let your imagination run wild!
It's said that Gao Pu Ruo has a temperament similar to her father's.
Isn't it a pity to not place such a woman among the ladies of the harem?
Go ahead and kick up a fuss.
We'll only get an opportunity if they make a mess.
Young Master, amazing plan.
Kill two birds with one stone.
Stand up straight.
Are you too caught up in your role?
You're right.
This way, please.
Sure.
Master.
General Tang Bo Nian's disciple asked to see you.
Send him in.
Yes.
Please come in.
I hereby greet Elder Statesman Qi on behalf of General Tang Bo Nian.
General Tang performs brilliantly in war.
He's the hero of Taiyuan Kingdom.
You need not greet me with such formality.
General Tang expressly reminded me on this trip to the capital
that he's indebted to you.
You're as good as a father to him.
He's away on duty and couldn't make the trip personally.
He reminded me to behave well.
This is a gift for Elder Statesman Qi.
Please accept it.
He's so thoughtful.
Get up.
Thank you, Elder Statesman.
Our General said that he's been stationed at the border for years.
He doesn't know much about the royal court.
Our young mistress has been chosen and married into the palace.
This is all due to your recommendation.
Should our young mistress be blessed with the king's affection
he certainly won't forget all that you've done for him.
Since she's General Tang's beloved daughter
I'll surely do my best to assist her.
We'll rely on Elder Statesman Qi then.
If you have no other orders for me
I'll take my leave to report back to General Tang.
Tang Bo Nian sure responded quickly.
Take care of a matter for me.
At the time, Prince Wen Yi's manor was already under surveillance.
Not even a fly could escape.
In order to ensure that you and your brother could survive
His Highness sent me to see Qi Zhen.
I was to write a report to expose the prince's treason.
It was with that report that I gained Qi Zhen's trust.
I was given the task to collect the corpses in the manor.
That's how I managed to save both young masters.
That way, the bloodline of Taiyuan's royal family could be prolonged.
Your Highness!
The prince was brilliant and valiant throughout his life.
But in the end...
He was framed by villains and blamed for treason.
His last orders to me...
were just to keep his offspring alive!
Look...
Look at that man in the Elder Statesman's manor, alive and kicking!
He's still alive!
What is the world coming to?
If only I were capable enough...
It wouldn't appease me to just dig his heart out!
What's on your mind?
Aren't you going to get to work?
Godfather, I'll do it right away.
Steamed buns!
Hot steamed buns!
[Pleasant Breeze Restaurant]
Mister Zong, you're here.
It's just been a few days.
Pleasant Breeze Restaurant has gotten so busy.
It's all because our boss went to the famous 58 Market
and posted a position for a new chef.
Our chef came the same afternoon.
Look, this is what was posted.
If you need a housekeeper or a horse carriage
you can find one by posting through 58 Market.
Our chef may seem young, but her skills are amazing.
Look, in just a few days
our Pleasant Breeze Restaurant is packed with customers.
We're even booked till next month.
Mister Zong, because of your fame and reputation
the restaurant owner has reserved a table for you.
This way, please.
Life can't get any better once you've tasted such delicacy.
Pleasant Breeze Restaurant will surely become the best in the capital
now that they have such a great chef.
Exactly.
This way, please.
Mister Zong, what would you like to have today?
I'll have the Red Brocade Shrimp.
Sir, you must be a prophet!
The Red Brocade Shrimp is our chef's specialty!
Just a moment. I'll bring it shortly.
[Qi Yun, Qi Zhen's daughter.]
Qi Yun?
It really is her...
Yue, what are you having?
It's Red Brocade Shrimp.
I want some too!
No way! This is mine!
Yue is the meanest!
In the future, I'll eat all the best food in the capital!
I won't spare you a bite!
She actually recovered from that incurable illness?
- How do you like the food? - Red Brocade Shrimp!
- It's really good. - Exactly.
Here's your Red Brocade Shrimp.
- You can try our fried shrimp. - Enjoy.
- It's particularly good. - Sure.
The food here is really good.
Who is the chef?
I am.
What is it?
Young lady, come with us.
Why should I go with you?
I'll have to offend you then.
Officers, is this a misunderstanding?
She is our new chef.
You...
Get lost!
Take her away!
Stop it!
Master Yun.
What is going on?
Shush.
I've come late.
Young Mistress, you must be alarmed.
Please forgive me.
Yun Hen!
I only hid for a few days and you've already found me!
This is no fun at all!
Yun.
It's time to go home.
That young lady seems to be of an impressive background.
Isn't that Master Yun from the Elder Statesman's manor?
Is it?
It is.
What do you think?
You're right. It's so pretty.
It's quite interesting in the palace.
Ladies.
Ladies, you were all bred and raised in prestigious families.
You're all beautiful and talented.
But it's different in the palace.
The regulations are strict.
Ladies, please learn proper etiquette starting tomorrow.
The Royal Mask Store has concocted the finest facial serum
for the harem according to its unique formula.
This is a gift from the king in hopes that you'll flush with health and youth.
Thank you, My King.
Ladies, please follow me to Zhaoyan Palace.
All of you have already been assigned your own quarters.
Do you think this is a trap of some sort?
Why can't we live elsewhere?
Do we all have to be crammed into the back garden?
Zhaoyan Palace is the collective name of the entire harem.
The ladies are chosen as consorts.
So we must all live here, of course.
Although it's called the harem as a whole
there are major differences.
Queens live in Yongjia Hall.
Favored consorts live in Jinyue Quarters or Chujin Quarters.
What about those without any family to support them
who are neither queens nor favored consorts?
- They'll just end up like grass widows. - What?
Why do men get to have so many concubines, but not women?
Young Mistress, you mustn't say that again.
But it's true!
How can a man handle so many women?
He takes so many women into his palace but leaves some unattended.
Wouldn't that ruin some women's lives?
- Young Mistress, stop saying that. - What?
I just saw a quintuple-color phoenix fly past.
That's right. It just flew past us.
It just did.
- I don't see it. - Exactly.
The quintuple-color phoenix is a sacred beast of Xuanji Kingdom.
It's extinct.
Miss Yuwen must be mistaken.
I must be.
I got it wrong.
Ladies.
This is Yongjia Hall.
Zhi Rong, you're the luckiest of us all.
I heard from my father that your father is a renowned general.
Now, you're conferred as the Consort of Prestige.
Yongjia Hall will surely be yours.
It's my family's honor to safeguard Taiyuan Kingdom.
Yongjia Hall... it's the private quarters of Queen of Taiyuan.
How could I be blessed with such glory?
But as for Miss Jian Xue
her father, Master Jian Shen, is a talented scholar
promoted by Marquis Zhang.
It's said that he's blessed by the Star of Wisdom.
Miss Jian is certainly beautiful, inside and out.
She will do very well.
I--
Miss Yuwen is Elder Statesman Qi's goddaughter.
With such a godfather behind her
everything will surely go well for her.
If it does go as well as you've said, I'll be sure to treat you to some drinks.
Look!
Who is that?
Why is she on a sedan chair?
Exactly. Why is she coming here on a sedan chair?
The king has made a royal decree.
He conferred me as Consort of Virtue.
Right, he also bestowed me with a sedan chair.
What is it?
Did you all walk here?
Such a long walk.
You must be exhausted.
You didn't expect this, did you?
Indeed.
If it weren't for that lucky rouge mark on your face that day
how could the king know that you're actually so pretty?
You--
Anyone? Anyone there?
This wench dared to hit me!
Tie her up!
When did I hit you?
Do you have any evidence?
- You-- - You just got to the palace.
You're already making such a scene.
Would you like the king to hear of it?
You've just been conferred a title.
Would you like to be stripped of it?
The king's consorts should be gentle and virtuous.
Your behavior is truly quite an eye-opener.
Who are you?
Who are you to scare us?
Keep making a fuss then.
The king--
The king is very hard to read.
If we do annoy him, what are we to do?
At most, we could all forfeit our titles.
Why don't we bring this issue to the king?
I can't be bothered with you!
The king's decree has arrived.
Ladies, your private quarters have been assigned.
The royal decree!
Consort of Prestige, Tang Zhi Rong, is assigned to Yongjia Hall.
Consort of Honor, Jian Xue, is assigned to Zhiluo Quarters.
Consort of Benevolence, Yuwen Zi, is assigned to Zuiyan Quarters.
Ladies-in-waiting, Fu Jia Yi, Nalan Jing, Chen Xiang Xie, Zhang Wang Ting
and Liu Yu Qi will be assigned by the Royal Bureau of the Inner Court.
From the king himself.
Thank you, My King!
What about me?
Why wasn't I assigned accommodation?
This... Your Ladyship, I'm just here to convey the decree.
I didn't know that you weren't listed.
Who do you think you are?
- Is this how you do your job? - I--
The king conferred me as Consort of Virtue.
What is your name?
I must have my father punish you!
Your Ladyship...
Don't get angry.
This...
There's still one hall that's vacant.
Why don't you make do with it first?
Make do with it?
Am I someone who should make do with just anything?
Get this done right away!
If you don't, let's see whether I'll beat you to death!
Yes, yes...
Young Mistress, you're in Zuiyan Quarters.
That's not too bad.
Let's go.
Stop right there!
Why can't I live in Youngjia Hall?
Tang Zhi Rong is but a illegitimate daughter of General Tang's.
Why can she live in it but I can't?
Tell me! Shouldn't I be the one to live in Youngjia Hall?
A breeding dog celebrated its birthday, who do you think came?
A bitch.
A breeding dog celebrated its birthday...
Let's go.
You called me names!
You--
Master!
Master?
Young Mistress has come home!
Do you actually know to come home?
If you don't like it, I can leave.
Young Mistress, look.
You've already come home.
Don't lose your temper again.
You said then that you were just going to see the world.
It took you three years.
You made me worry so much that my hair turned gray.
Why did you have to drag me home then?
I'll come home when it's time to.
If I had known, I wouldn't have come to the capital.
Young Mistress, why are you saying that in a fit of anger?
I have to say that
while you were traveling through the five kingdoms honing your culinary skills
you were never bullied, were you?
I was born adorable!
So of course no one would bully me.
Young Mistress, you're not aware of this.
It's all because Master sent his guards to follow you around.
He was worried that you'd be bullied.
You're the apple of his eye.
He can't allow anything bad to happen to you, Young Mistress.
If even for the sake of his efforts, please don't blame Master anymore.
All right!
I've already come home anyway.
However...
Father, if you'd like me to stay for good
you must agree to a few conditions.
If it makes you happy, you can do as you wish.
So you won't make me study etiquette for noble ladies again?
I won't.
You won't make me socialize with the sons of wealthy families again?
What for?
Really?
Of course.
As long as you stay home for good, I can promise you anything.
Father...
I was wrong...
I won't run off again.
You've been away for three years.
I worried about you every minute.
Do you know that?
I'm sorry, Father.
All right now.
All right now...
Father, you're still the best.
Of course.
As long as you come home and stop running off again
I will be able to ease my mind.
Make a guess.
What do you think is in the box?
Did you get me some accessories?
Wow!
It's Spotty!
The last one got lost and you cried for days.
So I found you an identical one.
It loves going into the box.
All right now.
Your grandmother misses you.
You should go and greet her.
Spotty.
What are you still waiting for? Come with me.
Greetings, Your Ladyship.
Forego the formalities.
Get up.
Thank you, Your Ladyship.
[Zuiyan Quarters]
Although this place is a bit too refined, it's good that it's quiet.
It's still nice accommodation.
Zi.
Greetings.
Miss Jian Xue.
Miss Gao insists on living in Yongjia Hall.
But Zhi Rong shouldn't have to leave hers.
I agreed to move out of mine instead.
Zi, I wonder if you could spare me a guest room?
My quarters are huge.
Forget just the two of us, it could even take in a few more.
Choose whichever room you'd like.
Who knew that Gao Pu Ruo could make a comeback so soon?
She's bound to make a mess in the future.
Gao Pu Ruo is the daughter of Commandery Prince of Xiping.
Many queens and consorts were from their family.
She surely won't be kicked out so easily.
Look at how naive and pure those young ladies seemed yesterday.
Which one of them isn't supported by a politician of the previous reign?
Young Mistress, you must be careful.
They can fuss around all they like.
I just have to get what I want.
Is that so?
Is the Consort of Benevolence in?
Zi.
I heard that you had moved in here.
I thought that I should come have a look.
I also brought you some things.
Carry them inside.
I...
Thank you for being so thoughtful, Zhi Rong.
I thought something had happened.
I thought that you... you'd also squeeze into my shabby place.
I...
I just want to get closer to you.
Honestly speaking, my father was recommended by Elder Statesman Qi
to became a military officer.
I only married into the palace because of Elder Statesman Qi's kindness.
Strictly speaking...
we're both considered sisters of the Elder Statesman's manor.
That's true.
If... If you don't mind, come stay with me at Yongjia Hall.
If I move in there
that young mistress from the Xiping Commandery might make quite a scene.
I'll just live here.
At least it's peaceful here.
All right.
Well...
What about Jian Xue?
I'm not fond of noise.
It's quite nice here.
Perhaps I was too nosy.
Since it's all fine with you, I'll take my leave.
Zi, if you need anything, please feel free to ask me.
Oh, right.
This hairpin was made by the best craftsman in Taiyuan.
It goes really well with your complexion.
I bought it specially from Weipin Boutique.
I hope that you'll accept it.
Thank you, Zhi Rong.
Zi, it's dangerous in the palace.
You must be very cautious.
Elder Statesman Qi recommended the both of us into the palace.
We must look out for each other.
I won't disturb you any longer.
This really is a gift from a rich family.
Even a hair accessory is of top quality.
[Zuiyan Quarters]
The Spiritual Elixir Leaf is always on me.
If you can take it from me, I'll lift the spell off of you.
I won't ask for anything in return.
I don't want anything from you.
I learned a lot at Mount Xuanyuan about how to commit petty crimes.
Consort of Prestige, this is the serum you asked for.
Just leave it there.
Once you use this serum, your skin will be soft as snow.
You'll outshine the other consorts.
Everything is ready.
Zhi Rong.
Take a break.
I've long heard that although General Tang is a warrior
he's also well learned in plays, music, and literature.
He's a truly refined scholar.
I had thought that it was exaggerated
but hearing you sing and having your voice linger in my mind...
it must be because of your family's education.
It's passed down to you.
Anyone?
Present.
My King.
Reward her.
Yes.
What should I reward her with?
My dear, tell me.
What would you like?
It's already a blessing to be able to demonstrate my humble skills.
How could I dare to ask for a reward?
If...
If there's something I'd ask for...
I only wish to attend to you and please you, My King.
My dear, do get up.
My King.
Although you've already conferred the four major consorts
the queen is yet to be decided.
There's still the royal wedding.
This is also the first day since the consorts moved into the harem.
If you keep Her Ladyship here overnight
and it's made known to others, I'm afraid--
You're such a nag.
I talk too much.
The king's clothes are ready.
Good. Go help the king get changed.
Yes!
Get going.
It's so foggy in here.
I can't see very clearly.
If I end up doing what I shouldn't
those old fellows will nag me at the royal court tomorrow.
This...
My King...
I just took the throne so I don't have much choice.
Why don't you... return to your quarters first?
I'll pick a date to summon you over according to the regulations.
My King.
I... I don't wish to leave.
Then... do as you wish, my dear.
Come with me.
Bathe me and get me changed.
You'll do it.
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