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[Legend of Fuyao]
[Episode 19]
I heard that the abducted candidate came from your manor.
She's even your new goddaughter.
You really are softhearted.
Did you send her to the palace gates, but couldn't bear to let her leave
so you came up with this idea?
Definitely not!
Everyone in Taiyuan Kingdom belongs to you, My King...
let alone a goddaughter.
This was indeed my oversight.
However, I don't mean to cover for myself.
My King, please give me a few days.
I'll be sure to arrest the kidnapper and appease your anger.
Well then...
Thank you, Elder Statesman Qi.
Assassins snuck into your manor
and even set a fire.
You're scouring the city for them too.
I'm afraid you... have your hands full?
State affairs should come before personal matters.
You're busy with state affairs too.
Just leave this matter to be investigated by Zhang He Nian.
As you wish, My King.
Oh, right. Zhang He Nian will need help with the investigation.
He'll need soldiers to make an arrest.
Naturally, we'll need money for that.
Since he asked me for funding on his report
just approve it.
My King! Arresting the kidnapper
and asking for military funding are two different matters!
Elder Statesman Qi.
Elder Statesman Qi...
Who is King of Taiyuan?
Is it you?
Or me?
Don't tell me you think that all of Taiyuan Kingdom is at your disposal
just because you're the one who assisted me to the throne?
You better not forget
that you aren't the only authoritative official in the court.
You're also not the only one with military power.
Thank you, My King.
Elder Statesman Qi, you're tired.
You should head home quickly and get some rest.
Thank you, My King.
Report!
The candidate, Yuwen Zi, was found outside the palace.
She being carried into the palace to await the king's orders.
Where is she now?
My King, she's waiting outside the hall.
But she's passed out, so her personal maid is attending to her.
Summon her in quickly!
Yes!
Enter!
What happened?
My King! After Miss Yuwen was abducted
the guards and I chased after them for a while, until we got to the lake.
The kidnapper acted like he had the wrong person
and threw her into the lake.
We only managed to save her then.
Miss Yuwen suffered so much.
Something like that actually happened?
How could this happen?
Quickly! Anyone?
Summon the royal physician!
My King, you're too kind.
Elder Statesman Qi, isn't the Divine Physician, Zong Yue
currently a guest in your manor?
- Yes. - How about summoning him?
I believe you'd prefer someone you're familiar with.
Indeed, I do.
Young Master, you acted so well.
Qi Zhen was so scared that he couldn't even talk properly.
Can't you tell between when I'm acting and when I'm actually angry?
Someone messed with my woman.
But I didn't know about it.
So he is really angry about it.
If I hadn't assisted him, would he have taken the throne?
Get out!
How dare he reprimand me at the royal court today!
He even threatened me with Zhang He Nian! Who does he think he is?
Godfather, calm down.
He's just a puppet I assisted to the throne!
I shouldn't say this, but this is Taiyuan Kingdom.
However useless a puppet may be, a king is after all a king.
Are you reminding me that his surname is Xuanyuan?
I wouldn't dare to do so.
Yes.
His surname is Xuanyuan...
Only by reining in a moment's temper
can I achieve the accomplishment of a lifetime.
What happened today is by no means as simple as it seemed.
Godfather, do you suspect that Xuanyuan Min sent the kidnapper?
Exactly.
That way, he could blame it all on me.
And successfully grant the military funds to Zhang He Nian.
He's actually that cunning.
Not only is he cunning, he's also arrogant.
At this rate, I'm afraid it will be harder to manipulate him.
What about the informants in the palace?
Although Cao Cheng is there to find information for us
he doesn't get information directly.
We'll have to think of a way to keep a close eye on him.
Yes.
Fifth Brother!
Your Highness!
I heard that the candidate from the Elder Statesman's manor
was abducted by a highly skilled warrior.
I guessed that you must have gone to rescue Fu Yao, am I right?
Your Highness, where is Fu Yao now?
Fu Yao has other plans.
She has no intention of leaving the Elder Statesman's manor.
She's going to enter the palace.
Why?
The palace is so dangerous.
Can Fu Yao manage on her own?
No one can just come and go from the palace as they please.
Fu Yao has always been witty.
She can handle it on her own.
Besides, you've disguised her appearance.
She should be fine.
What are you doing?
I have matters to handle.
I intended to rescue Fu Yao to repay her kindness
and leave Taiyuan for some time.
Now that I don't need to worry about Fu Yao
I plan to set out right away.
Take these gold leaves with you.
They'll come in handy.
Thank you, Fifth Brother.
All right! Wherever you go, we'll follow.
We can watch out for one another.
No.
Why not?
- Master Yun. - Master Yun.
Is Doctor Zong in?
He's having a nap.
- No one is allowed to disturb-- - It's fine!
I wonder what brings Young Master Yun here?
Elder Statesman Qi's goddaughter, Miss Yuwen, was abducted this morning.
Oh?
Is she the one who survived the fire?
Exactly.
Fortunately, she was rescued.
She's just a bit in shock.
Doctor, please take a look at her.
Since Young Master Yun has asked me for this favor
I'll certainly be more than happy to do so.
Qing Feng, take my medical kit there.
Yes.
Just see me off here.
But--
I don't like to repeat my words twice.
Fifth Brother...
It will be such a long and dangerous journey.
I'm worried about you traveling alone.
It's exactly because it's so dangerous that I won't be able to look out for you.
If I take you with me, you'll just be a burden.
But--
It's not somewhere you should go!
I know you're worried it would be dangerous for me
so you keep acting like you're all mean and nasty.
You stare fiercely, like a bull.
Can't you be a bit nicer to me?
No one in Tiansha or Taiyuan is to notice that I've left.
Should they find out about it...
you'll never see me again.
Fifth Brother, don't you worry.
I won't tell anyone!
The situation in Taiyuan is unpredictable.
Trouble is stirring.
Once I'm not around, there will be no one to look out for you.
If you find it dangerous here, you can head home to Qiongye first.
You don't have to wait here for me.
These past six years, I've traveled across the five kingdoms with you.
What couldn't I possibly handle?
I'm off.
Is there any information on the assassins who set the fire?
The assassin and his accomplices were arrested the next day.
Oh? I wonder what kind of villains would be so daring.
They're just some notorious bandits.
Who knows what got into them
and made them target the Elder Statesman's manor.
Elder Statesman Qi already had them all killed.
All of them are dead?
Exactly. The dead... can't stir up more unnecessary trouble.
Young Master Yun, you handle matters so cleanly.
Elder Statesman is lucky to have you.
It's very late.
Why have you come to see me?
Could we have a word inside?
We were hunting down the assassins today.
The assassin was wounded, so he will be easy to identify.
I wonder if you'd allow me to take a look at your arm.
You're right.
I'm the man you're looking for.
Doctor, please come with me to see Elder Statesman Qi.
Aren't you going to ask me why I confessed so easily?
Doctor, you can report your reasons to Elder Statesman personally.
If I'm right, your real birthday is on the 4th of July.
You turned 19 this year.
What do you mean by that?
You were adopted when you were 5 years old.
The former housekeeper told Qi Zhen that you were his nephew.
But why did he tell you your real birthday before he died?
He even told you not to tell anyone.
Especially not your godfather, Qi Zhen.
I dare you to say another word.
You've been investigating your real identity for years.
Have you discovered anything?
How exactly did you find out about that?
I know of a story from the past that may be related to your identity.
I wonder if you have a bit of time to spare?
Have you heard of the late Prince Wen Yi?
Back then, Prince Wen Yi was cited for his brilliant achievements in war.
But he was disloyal and coveted the throne of Taiyuan.
Since he was a treacherous and shameless man, his family was executed.
Everyone in Taiyuan is well aware of this matter.
If I were to tell you...
that the truth is far from what was told?
When Prince Wen Yi was renowned across the world
King Renzong was in his prime.
His heir apparent was valiant and competent.
He was loved for his benevolence.
The people of Taiyuan only looked up to the prince, and not to King Renzong.
There were also some weasels in the palace who slandered him.
King Renzong became more and more suspicious of him.
Then that villain set the prince up and framed him for treason.
King Renzong could no longer put up with an heir apparent who outshined him.
The one who set up the prince...
was once his closest friend.
The now high and mighty Elder Statesman, Qi Zhen!
Prince Wen Yi's entire family and household was slaughtered.
Everyone thought that his whole family had been wiped out.
But I know that he still has two surviving descendants.
Both of them lived on without fulfilling their purpose in life.
Both of them have this tattoo of the aqua-dragon on their shoulders!
Young Master Yun...
Do you happen to have a tattoo identical to mine?
That's impossible!
I was abandoned as a child.
Elder Statesman Qi gave me a new life!
You're so used to treating that villain as your father
that you've forgotten what really runs through your blood!
It's just as well.
If you think that what I said is nothing more than nonsense
then take me to Qi Zhen right now!
Mister Qiu is making sugar figurines in the south of the city.
You can verify it with him.
Doctor Zong has arrived.
Miss Yuwen, Doctor Zong is here to see to your illness.
Please open the door.
Come in.
This way, please.
I didn't expect that we'd meet again in the palace.
You recognize me?
Look at you waving your claws about.
Who else could you be, but Fu Yao?
You should've said so sooner.
Speaking of which, I've been having quite a headache recently.
It feels like it's about to split whenever I move around.
You must've been kicked by a mule.
You'll be fine after some acupuncture.
No, thank you.
What tricks are you up to today?
Why did you summon me to the palace?
Can't I worry about you?
I wanted to see if you were dead or alive.
If you keep this up, I may not stray too far from death.
Aren't you the Divine Physician?
You can even revive the dead.
If you die one day, I definitely won't bring you back from hell.
Seriously... at least I helped you deliver that item, didn't I?
I must deserve some credit for it.
Why aren't you asking after me?
You're in his harem now.
Do I need to ask about anything else?
Perhaps he convinced you to be his informant in the palace.
As for the item I gave you
you have nothing to worry about as long as you handed it to him.
I really was worried about your safety.
You took that arrow for me, so I felt really bad about it.
Think about it.
There are dangers lurking in every corner of the Elder Statesman's manor.
Even if we aren't friends, we did overcome obstacles together.
Shouldn't you at least offer me some consolation?
All right, if you really do feel unwell
I can offer you a consultation.
What's wrong?
Am I dying soon?
You are.
You don't have much longer to live.
Luckily, there's a miraculous medicine.
You'll be fine after taking it.
The black one can save lives.
The white one can take lives.
As for the red one, ask me before you use it.
What is the red one for?
Her pulse is that of a living, but also dying person.
How could it be so bizarre?
When Miss Fu Yao was abducted, you were in great distraught.
But since she's in the palace now
would you like to visit her?
Have you fallen for me?
Find her or the five kingdoms will be plunged into eternal doom because of her.
I'm in no hurry.
There's plenty of time.
[Prince Lie has fallen severely ill and is recuperating in the mountains.]
Fifth Brother...
All you think about is your Fifth Brother.
You don't even know where he is now.
How are you going to look for him on your own?
If I head north from Taiyuan, I'll get to Tiansha.
I'm sure that I can find him.
But didn't you agree to wait here till he returns?
Why are you still going after him?
I did agree to it...
But I'm so used to following him around after all these years.
I can't just stand and wait here alone.
But... it will be so dangerous.
You're a young lady.
What if you get bullied?
Who would dare to bully me?
I'm usually the one bullying others.
Well? Do you want to join me?
It's all snow and ice in Tiansha.
There's also produce in the mountains that Taiyuan doesn't have.
It's quite fun.
Really?
Why would I lie to you?
It's winter all year round in Tiansha.
You can ride a sled or skate on ice.
There's elk meat everywhere.
They also have popsicles made of fruit and sugar.
I can guarantee that you won't find anything more delicious.
All... all right then.
No... I can't.
I can't go with you.
Why not?
I have to go to Fu Yao.
We left Mount Xuanyuan together but she's trapped in the palace now.
There's no telling what dangers await her.
I can't just leave her alone.
What a loyal friend!
Fu Yao didn't dote on you for nothing.
However...
The palace is heavily guarded
and Fu Yao is now a candidate for consort.
How can you get to her that easily?
That doesn't matter.
I've already come up with a plan.
But I can't tell you about it just yet.
All right.
Anyway, when Fifth Brother and I return
we must see Fu Yao alive and kicking.
If she loses weight or gets hurt...
I'll hold you responsible!
Don't worry!
So... I'll wait for you to bring me some popsicles.
Deal!
I'll get going then.
Take good care of yourself!
You... too.
I'm really looking forward to this.
Aren't you?
This is your stage, Master. I'm just the audience.
You...
You're getting better at acting.
[Qian'an Gate]
Summon the candidates for consort!
Greetings, My King!
Today, I'm selecting consorts.
I've especially summoned you all to offer me some suggestions.
My King, the selection of consorts is an important matter.
How can we overstep our bounds?
It's exactly because of its importance that I've summoned all of you over
to make decisions for me.
Bring the candidates for consort into the hall!
[Jian Xue, daughter of royal tutor, Jian Shen.]
Greetings, My King!
These are all some fine beauties.
I won't have to worry about not having a female lead when I act in a play.
You.
[Gao Pu Ruo, daughter of Commandery Prince Xiping.]
Come up to the front.
What's your name?
My name is Tang Zhi Rong.
Greetings, My King.
She's the daughter of Tang Bo Nian, General of Pacifying Faraway Lands.
Tang Zhi Rong, 17 years old.
The General of Pacifying Faraway Lands?
My King!
General of Pacifying Faraway Lands guarded the border for years
and is one of Taiyuan's most commendable subjects.
I see.
Elder Statesman Qi, I'll chose whoever you prefer.
My King, selecting consorts is an important matter...
you should choose for yourself.
Well...
I choose her.
Thank you, My King!
Who's next?
[Tang Zhi Rong]
My name is Chen Xiang Xie. Greetings, My King.
- Head back. - Yes.
My name is Yuwen--
Hey!
Why are there still so many left?
My King!
This candidate is from the northern frontier, the Yuwen--
All right!
Jiang Feng, hand the jade discs to Elder Statesman Qi.
I'll keep the ones that he prefers.
Yes.
My King!
Please don't pull such a prank on me.
Elder Statesman Qi, please.
My King, I am too flattered.
Elder Statesman Qi, why are you being so modest?
Although this is a matter of the harem, it affects the royal court as well.
You're the most suitable person to choose the consorts for me
as you're fully devoted to contributing to the nation.
I don't dare to do so.
You--
Then the ones I've chosen don't count!
I'll start a new tradition today.
We'll decide by spinning the jade scepter.
- There's no rush. - I want this one!
There's plenty for everyone.
- Come. - This is pretty!
Be patient.
Is this sugar figurine pretty?
- Yes! - Yes!
You two can have this.
You two can have this one.
Take it.
- Thank you! - Thank you!
Take it.
The two of you can have this.
Wait for me, Yue!
Hurry up! Mister Qiu is blowing sugar figurines again!
Come quickly. Which would you like today?
- Mister Qiu. - This one?
This is for you.
- It's so sweet. - Take it.
All right, this is for you.
Young Master, would you like a sugar figurine?
You still look at it the way you did in the past.
Even when it melted, you couldn't bring yourself to eat it.
Mister Qiu.
Ladies, please have some patience!
The king said that whoever is pointed out by the jade scepter
when it stops spinning will be selected to join the harem.
Just wait here to be summoned.
What kind of reasoning is this?
Nothing this absurd has taken place in the history of Taiyuan!
That's all in the past.
Our king now has ordered this, so we should follow his orders.
Let's go.
How outrageous!
There were three queens from the family of Commandery Prince Xiping.
I've never heard of consorts being picked by spinning a jade scepter!
What are you laughing at?
I think that someone... is as good as a bald woman with flowers on her head.
At her wit's end.
You... you called me names?
All right now!
That's enough!
We'll have to get along as sisters in the palace.
No hard feelings.
Who do you think you are?
- I-- - You're illegitimate!
Do you think that just because the king chose you before
you can address me as a sister?
Indeed.
If even the legal born isn't chosen, how is she fit to be our sister?
What a rude girl!
I'll tear your mouth apart!
You--
Look at this marred face.
If I were you, I wouldn't dare to be out here frightening others.
- Pu Ruo. - What is it?
Your lips...
What's with my lips?
You--
This really is a good day.
Miss Gao just made a wish and now it's fulfilled.
Your face is so pretty.
Selecting the consorts is a matter of great importance.
Is it appropriate to treat it like a game?
I asked you to pick for me, but you wouldn't.
I--
I can only leave it to the gods to decide.
I'll have whoever the scepter points to.
Summons!
Tang Zhi Rong.
Jian Xue.
Yuwen Zi.
Fu Jia Yi.
Nalan Jing.
Chen Xiang Xie.
Zhang Wan Ting.
Liu Yu Qi.
Enter the palace hall!
I wasn't chosen?
How could I not be chosen?
I'm not chosen...
What a shame, Miss Gao.
Although I'm unworthy to address you as a sister...
- I won't have the chance to anymore. - You--
Young Master.
Please have a seat.
Look, you--
Zong Yue said that...
you were the one who betrayed your master for personal gains.
What happened back then...
Young Master Yue was telling you the truth.
Why?
Young Master...
Do you know what was written on that royal decree 15 years ago?
Every member of the heir apparent's household
old and young, highly and lowly ranked are all to be killed on sight.
What did that imply?
It was meant to cease all ties that Prince Wen Yi had in Taiyuan Kingdom!
It was to wipe out his offspring!
Kill on sight?
But you survived!
Yes...
I survived.
I'm still alive...
Everyone talked behind my back and called me a traitor.
They reprimanded me for betraying my master for my own interests.
But who could have understood that if I hadn't won Qi Zhen's trust
how was I supposed to ensure the safety of both of my young masters?
Back then, when I had to pretend to betray my master...
That was...
That was the last mission the heir apparent entrusted me with!
I...
Even if I were to go down in history condemned by all
I couldn't let him down!
After seeing so many ladies today
in terms of appearance and manners, I think that...
You!
You're the best!
My King, thank you for the compliment.
What should I reward you?
I'll confer you as...
Consort of Prestige.
Thank you, My King.
- Get up. - My King!
According to the tradition of Taiyuan Kingdom
four consorts, for prestige, honor, benevolence, and virtue
are conferred at the same time.
The queen is then chosen from the four.
There's no precedent of conferring only one consort at a time.
You--
You.
And you. Tell me your names.
My name is Jian Xue.
My father is Jian Shen of the Academy of Literature.
My name is Yuwen Zi.
My father is the county magistrate of Nan Province, Yuwen Jian.
Miss Yuwen is Elder Statesman Qi's goddaughter.
Oh?
All right.
I also find you two to be quite pleasing to the eye.
How about this?
You're conferred as the Consort of Honor.
As for you...
You'll be the Consort of Benevolence.
The others are all ladies-in-waiting!
Thank you, My King!
Thank you, My King.
Congratulations, My King.
You've already chosen three out of the four major consorts.
There's still the Consort of Virtue--
This...
Can we just call it a day?
We'll discuss the rest another day.
My King!
I didn't expect this to be so tiring.
- Jiang Feng, escort me back. - Yes.
The selection of consorts is important!
That's enough!
We'll discuss this after I get some sleep!
Young Master.
Mister Qiu!
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!
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