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[Legend of Fuyao]
[Episode 35]
Sir! Yao City is right up ahead!
It's getting dark.
The River-drinking Grass flourishes at night.
I'll look for it near the cliff. Wait here for me.
Sure, we'll take a break here then.
Seven, bring me some water, quickly.
Sure!
Here.
Lass...
I had once hoped that...
since our meeting is an ill-fated romance...
I'd just stay by your side and fight our destiny.
I...
I had thought that...
I could arrange everything to spend this lifetime with you peacefully.
But I was too arrogant.
If I hadn't lied to you and said I was Yuan Zhao Xu when we reunited...
I didn't tell you that I'm Crown Prince of Tianquan.
You're the crown prince?
You--
I'm his aide.
I'm Yuan Zhao Xu.
If I hadn't asked Zong Yue to keep the truth from you...
If only I had paid more attention...
it wouldn't have ended up like this.
Liar.
You've never been honest.
I won't believe you again.
Liar!
Lass...
You were right.
I am a liar.
You suffered so much pain because of me.
I'm begging you...
I beg you to regain consciousness.
If you could just come out of your coma
whether you scold me or hit me, I'll gladly let you do it.
If you just regain consciousness
I'll definitely be responsible for you.
Seven, come here.
Doctor Zong, you've returned.
Well? Did you find that herb?
Do you want to save Fu Yao?
Of course.
Are you still a virgin?
Why are you asking me that?
Hold this.
Give me your hand.
What is it?
Give me your hand.
Doctor Zong, what are you doing?
Do you want to help Fu Yao or not?
Of course I do.
Stop blabbering then.
Doctor Zong, no...
I'll pass out if I see blood.
Don't move!
Doctor Zong! I'll really pass out!
Seven, come here.
Crown Prince!
Do you have a solution?
Use mine.
Feed the River-drinking Grass to Fu Yao in seven doses.
Keep each dose six hours apart.
Doctor Zong, Fu Yao will recover after drinking that, right?
The River-drinking Grass might have amazing effects
but it can only alleviate the symptoms.
If the poisoning is to be cured
we'll have to find Fang Yi Mo, also known as the Xing Hui Sacred Fist.
I just saw the imperial dove fly past us.
Has something gone wrong in Tianquan Kingdom?
I defied my father's orders outright.
It's not hard to imagine how furious he must be.
My mother has sent out a legion to search for me.
She wants me to head back to the palace to ask my father for forgiveness.
I'm afraid it won't be that simple.
Empress Yuan must be eager to have you return to make the marital bond official
and secure your position as Crown Prince.
As Crown Prince of Tianquan
you can't just walk away from the arranged marriage that easily.
That's not my greatest concern.
It doesn't matter if I'm punished severely.
I'm just worried that my father will never let Fu Yao off.
Only by heading back can I ensure everyone's safety.
Besides, Fo Lian is still at the palace.
I must look into why Fu Yao impersonated her.
I won't spare anyone who hurt her.
Don't worry.
I'll be here for Fu Yao.
She will be fine.
Lass... trust me.
There will be a better solution.
Wu Ji will be returning soon.
You should stay in the palace for a few more days.
Thank you for looking after me, Empress.
But it will be a while before Crown Prince Wu Ji returns.
There are some new refugees in the Imperial City.
I'd like to help them.
Such kindness is rarely seen.
You might as well do that.
I'm relieved as long as you remain in the Imperial City.
As for your marriage to Wu Ji...
It's about time we make it official.
Doctor Zong, we've been in Yao City for several days.
Why is Fu Yao still unconscious?
There's too much poison in her system.
The River-drinking Grass is half a cure, as well as a poison.
No ordinary person could regain consciousness so soon.
What should we do then?
Will Fu Yao remain in a coma forever?
Doctor Zong, it isn't that I don't have faith in you
but I'm just a bit worried.
Don't worry.
I came here to pick out some rare nourishment for Fu Yao.
She should wake up after some time.
All right. Doctor Zong, if there's anything you need to get done
just tell me.
Although I'm not very smart
whatever you ask, I'll get it done.
Mother, we should get going.
It will be too late if we don't leave now.
- Our home is gone again. - Mother.
Madam.
Excuse me. What is happening?
You must be a visitor?
- Yes. - It's best you leave now.
Yao City isn't a place to stay.
- Exactly. - Why?
It's the Black Militia.
The Black Militia?
Exactly. The Black Militia has already wiped out several villages.
It's said that they will attack Yao City soon.
They will turn this into one of their dens sooner or later.
However far away Yao City may be
it's still under the jurisdiction of the Imperial City.
How could they dare to be so bold?
We're within the Imperial City's jurisdiction
but even the Emperor couldn't make a difference here.
The Black Militia always robs the people for anything they need.
We're surrounded by barren hills and turbulent rivers.
Yet the Black Militia settled down here.
It must be a few hundred years now.
They have been suppressed 13 times all together.
They were said to be annihilated seven times.
But then?
- They just resurged again. - Exactly.
Bandits are rampaging and causing chaos.
Doesn't the county magistrate of Yao City even care?
County Magistrate Su is in league with the Black Militia.
As long as Su Manor isn't touched, he doesn't care at all.
Look at how Yao City is now.
What is this life we're leading?
Enough said. We should get going.
Hurry up.
Let's get going.
Your Majesty.
However angry you may be, you should take care of your health.
Your Majesty.
Leave it to me.
Your Highness!
You've finally returned!
Please talk to His Majesty.
He hasn't eaten for days.
I'm an unfilial son.
Father, please punish me.
Punishments are meant to make you acknowledge your mistake.
But you don't even know what you did wrong.
In the past, however unwilling you were
you never defied me.
But you might not care about your father anymore.
In my mind, Father has always been the sacred ruler
who everyone in the five kingdoms looks up to.
Never have I thought of being disloyal or unfilial to you.
Haven't you already done so?
You killed your way out of Shangyang Palace!
What else do you not dare to do?
Father, please appease your anger.
Ever since I could remember
I was raised by my wet nurse.
All the servants in the palace regarded me as their master.
None of them dared to overstep their duties.
Father, you were dignified and majestic.
My mother distanced herself from me.
My elder brothers and I were estranged.
Those of my age knew that I was the crown prince.
It was hard to have a close friend.
Everyone could only see how prestigious my identity was
but they never knew how wretched I felt for not being allowed a single mistake.
However, Fu Yao...
I've never met a woman like her.
She's arrogant.
She's unyielding.
She's clever.
She's also righteous.
I've never met anyone like her!
She's like this other me who walked out of my mind.
Father...
I never thought of defying you because of her.
I never thought that I'd give up my future because of her.
But when I learned that you were going to execute her
I realized right then that I couldn't lose her.
This is the love I never had.
Father.
You were right.
Love is indeed a blade that could hurt me.
But it has also humanized me and made me a man with feelings.
In all these years...
this is the first time I've felt...
such a great joy to see and be with someone.
I've never looked forward to...
spending a lifetime with someone this much.
Father!
You trusted me but I've let you down!
I'm willing to accept any punishment!
But I beg of Father to spare Fu Yao!
Even if it means being stripped of your position as Crown Prince?
Even if... I will no longer be the crown prince.
You're all grown up now.
Do as you please.
Princess Fo Lian.
Crown Prince Wu Ji would like to invite you over.
Wu Ji?
It's you.
I knew you'd visit me.
That you still thought of me.
I heard a story a few days ago from the commoners...
I'd like to tell you about it.
I like whatever you say.
This story is about a woman.
She was lucky.
She got hold of a treasure.
It was a bead that could ward off poisons.
With this bead on her, she couldn't be poisoned.
It could cure any disease.
The woman thought to herself that since she was different from others
then why not act smarter?
Guess. What do you think she did?
She learned some witchcraft.
She spread a plague that could kill.
But she had the treasure.
However deadly the plague was, it couldn't affect her.
Then she started traveling across the five kingdoms to save lives.
The people really regarded her as a compassionate Buddha.
It just so happens that I actually know this woman.
To act like a woman as pure as the holy lotus
she committed terrible deeds first and then played the good samaritan.
Yet the people mistook her for a living Buddha.
But I know just how vicious and brutal she truly is.
Does such an evil and vicious person actually exist in the world?
It was quite an eye-opener for me too.
If I have the chance to meet them, I must talk some sense into them.
In this beautifully ornamented house
someone refuses to look at her true self in the mirror.
That's fine.
Why don't we go somewhere else?
Perhaps she'll come to her senses then.
Wu Ji, what are you trying to do?
Take a good look.
Palaces, temples, huts, and humble houses...
Aren't they all just worldly possessions?
There's Heaven and Earth.
I have absolute sincerity.
What have I got to fear in such an environment?
You're absolutely right.
I won't disturb the saintess from meditating then.
Since you left
Fu Yao's condition has improved even more with the medication.
She should be able to walk after some time.
She'll be the way she was before being poisoned.
It's just that the medicinal and poisonous elements
of the River-drinking Grass neutralize each other for now.
But if we want to ensure Fu Yao's safety
we'll need the unique antidote from the Xing Hui Sacred Fist.
Prince Yi should have some.
You must retrieve it.
I asked some of our people to buy a lot of cosmetics and rouge.
- Really? - Yes.
How dare you!
- How dare you laugh at me! - We wouldn't dare!
- How dare you laugh at me!
I dare you to laugh--
Who was that?
Wu Ji!
You two, get up.
You're dismissed.
Why would you pick on a young lass?
A young lass?
I just want to pick on young lasses!
Do you know why?
Because your lass injured and ruined me!
Where did she injure you?
How are you ruined?
Would you like to try it?
I died once! I'm not scared of death!
You're not scared of death?
Is that right?
His Majesty has decreed to summon Crown Prince and Prince Yi.
It's in the past.
But Wu Ji, you refuse to let it go.
You two are brothers.
Ping Rong paid a price for it too.
Yet you continue to pick on him.
It's not worth it, is it?
I understand that it isn't worth it.
Even if there's animosity between us
no one must notice it.
Because as Father once said
the reputation of the imperial family must be our top priority.
That's why I've covered up Ping Rong's shameless deeds all this time.
Like snatching women by force
hoarding lands in private to station his troops
and even colluding with the Black Militia
to betray his country for personal gains.
Keep going.
Wu Ji?
Can't you be more obedient?
Why have you snuck out again, before you're fully recovered?
You just have to make us worry.
I've been lying down for so long that I'm getting bed sores.
Are you going to look after me for the rest of my life?
Doctor Zong already said that
you mustn't be in the wind, or catch a cold, or get too worked up.
- Or even be in the sand-- - Enough!
Doctor Zong this, Doctor Zong that.
Have you been spending too much time with Doctor Zong?
Will you start talking oddly like him?
I won't be like him--
Fu Yao, look. Is the village on fire?
Could it be those bandits again?
Where are you going?
Don't go! It's dangerous!
Wait up!
A few months ago, Father sent Prince Yi and his army to Nanrong
to annihilate the bandits.
News of victory was sent home within 10 days.
It was said that Prince Yi
performed superbly and suppressed the Black Militia.
But from what I learned, it isn't so.
Prince Yi and the leader of the Black Militia, Scarlet Devil
made a pact.
He traded 1,000 golden taels, 30,000 sets of armor and swords
for half a year of peace in Nanrong.
For half a year
the Black Militia promised not to attack Tianquan's turf.
But they didn't agree to not rob the local residents.
I'm afraid that the people of Nanrong might be in great misery now.
Kill them all!
Nanrong is far, by the border.
Since the Black Militia rose to power
there have been ceaseless wars and conflicts in recent years.
It's almost as good as a land of dereliction.
Under such abusive conditions
it's difficult for people to survive.
Now that there's even such a powerful gang of bandits
whose the weapons were provided by the Imperial City...
Rampaging the area, taking innocent lives, bullying the people
who can uphold justice for our people?
Who will care about their lives?
It might seem like Prince Yi made a smart move...
First, because he could return with merits of suppressing bandits
and uphold his reputation.
Second, he made an exchange for half a year of peace
to attain his goal.
Third, Prince Yi and Scarlet Devil made a pact.
It's said that one day, should Prince Yi usurp the throne
the Black Militia will surely assist him.
Where did you hear that?
Why would you slander me in front of Father?
You collaborated with enemies to betray our country, traded armor
harbored bandits and criminals
and neglected the lives of the people in Nanrong!
Prince Yi, was the deal you made worth it?
Is this true?
Father...
I'm innocent!
However bold I may be
I wouldn't dare to collude with bandits!
Father, please be a fair judge.
Father, please investigate it!
Keep going.
This isn't just a personal issue of the imperial family.
It impacts Tianquan Kingdom.
I beseech you to send me to Nanrong, Father
to investigate it thoroughly.
Investigate it thoroughly.
Should Prince Yi's involvement be confirmed and proven
To be fair, I ask that Father lets me bring Prince Yi to trial.
I will allow it!
Ping Rong...
Your foolishness...
I can put up with.
Lewdness and overindulgence...
I can also put up with.
But betraying our nation and colluding with enemies?
That I won't condone!
Father...
Bear with it.
Don't be frightened.
I'm here to help you.
Allow me.
Don't be scared.
I'll help you.
Let me help you.
Don't be scared. Here.
The Black Militia has been bullying us for so long.
We have hundreds of villagers, but no one dares to utter a word.
If this goes on, how are we to go on living in the village?
Exactly.
The butcher in our village killed one of the bandits.
Who knows when they will seek revenge on us?
Just put up with it as much as you can, and suffer some losses.
If we go head to head against them, none of us is a match for them.
You're right.
The more you put up with it, the more they will bully you.
Young lady, you might not be aware
that in Yao City, the official and the bandits are in it together.
They break the law and commit crimes.
Law doesn't exist anymore.
For commoners like us, what matters most is survival.
Law doesn't exist?
That won't do.
Wait here.
Where are you going?
That scoundrel county magistrate of Yao City betrayed his own people.
I have to go take a look and make sure justice is served.
Hey! You--
- Young lady, you mustn't go there! - Young lady!
Fu Yao, it's already so late.
They won't bother with you.
Why don't we head back now?
Do you think I don't know why you're making yourself so busy
like some spinning top?
Just so you won't have time to think about Crown Prince Wu Ji?
What are you talking about?
If you don't want to wait, you can leave first.
I know that you're lying to yourself.
The more you behave so, the more I can't leave.
- I don't need you here. - I'll stay with you.
Who is it?
Why are you beating the drum in the middle of the night
disturbing my master from his sleep?
You'll pay a dear price for that.
Where's the county magistrate?
Master Su is already asleep.
Get lost!
Report to him right away or I'll smash the office!
Don't bother reporting!
Who is it?
Who is so bold as to disrespect the magistrate's court?
Do you disregard the Imperial Court of Tianquan Kingdom?
Are you the county magistrate?
I didn't mean to be rude.
Now you know you were rude?
But the crime of disturbing me can't be undone with a few words.
Put her in a cangue for three days to show this insolent peasant
what it means to be unruly!
Arrest her!
You make a living with the Imperial Court's wages
but bully the people! How should you be punished?
How dare you insult me?
Arrest her!
Hold it!
Master Su, I'm afraid she's not someone you can put in a cangue.
Who do you think you are to be ordering me about?
Arrest him too!
[Shangyang]
Crown Prince's personal guards are here in Yao City.
Why didn't you inform me in advance?
I really didn't know and behaved so impolitely.
If you have anything to say, say it to her.
I'm just here to sit and listen.
If needed, I'll report the situation to Shangyang Palace.
Enough with the formalities.
This isn't the time for formalities.
Answer me.
The Black Militia robs, kills, and commits all sorts of crimes.
Are you just going to sit around doing nothing?
Well, this...
This...
The Black Militia has an overwhelming number of men.
They are fierce and tough.
They are also equipped with armor and weapons.
We can't afford to offend them.
We should plan slowly.
Plan slowly?
Can you still bury your head in the sand and plan slowly?
If they were here with a blade at your neck, would you plan slowly?
Now that there's an imminent disaster and the people are in great misery
as a human being, how can you ignore their plight?
As the magistrate of Yao City, how can you sleep at night?
This...
I'm already at such an old age.
If there was anything I could do to help, why wouldn't I risk my life?
Master! Master--
What is it? Speak.
Go on. Quickly.
The Black Militia snuck an attack on Gushui Village tonight.
Where are you going?
What are you doing? I have to go to them!
Let go of me!
I have to save them!
Fu Yao, calm down!
What we need to do is to annihilate them once and for all!
The more reckless you are, the more danger the villagers will be in!
I've been an official for many years.
I feared death and assisted the evil-doers.
I've failed to live up to Tianquan Kingdom's graciousness
and failed the people of Yao City.
Now that the Special Envoy of Tianquan Kingdom is here
everything related to Yao City will be left in the charge of the Special Envoy!
Special Envoy?
Sir, what have you fed me?
Master Su, without an antidote
you will die along with the villagers of Gushui Village.
Tell me. Will you send in your troops or not?
Sir, please spare my life!
There's nothing I can do!
We don't have enough men to take them on!
The Black Militia falls under the jurisdiction of Tianquan.
Their men should all be registered in the books.
They must submit their men as soldiers and rations every year
but instead of disciplining them, you covered up for them.
Aren't you afraid that I'll report this to the Imperial City
and you'll get killed all the same?
I'm witless and cowardly.
I'm willing to give up my position!
Please spare my life!
From now on, as long as I'm here, no one will bully you!
The sky of Yao City is yours.
The land of Yao City is yours.
Whoever dares to bully you, I'll make them pay double for it!
Great!
Wonderful!
- Great! - Wonderful!
Great!
- Wonderful! - Great!
Great!
Take a good look at it.
[Official Letter of Annulling Engagement]
I, Fo Lian... am flawed in my moral character.
I've failed to live up to the expectations of the five kingdoms.
I've let the ancestors of Xuanji Kingdom down.
At such critical times, I implored to annul the engagement
between me and Crown Prince of Tianquan.
Since that year you visited Xuanji
you've always been... the only one on my mind.
This yearning...
It's far more steadfast than you thought.
Even if you believed in...
those false accusations that were made against me
and insist on regarding me as a ruthless, conniving person
my conscience is clear.
I refuse to give you up so easily.
Wu Ji...
I'll never give up this engagement.
Oh?
Are you leaving again?
I just want you to meet someone.
Speak.
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