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Legend of the Phoenix
Episode 2
Stole the immortal peach to offer to his grandmother.
Very good!
This stealing and respect,
how filial!
Lord Wei!
- You haven't left yet? - Yeah.
Even though the Empress didn't blame you,
she's a very calculative person. She can change her mind at any time.
I have something I'm very curious about.
I want to ask you about it.
Before you say anything, I actually have something to ask you.
That night, you promised the Empress you would speak against the Eldest Princess.
But you changed your words when you were in front of the Emperor.
Where do you get this courage from?
That's because I know
no matter whether I choose the Eldest Princess or the Empress,
I won't be able to safely get away.
Since it's this way, I choose my own path.
Look at me! I'm filled with energy right now.
It means that I chose right.
Before I came to the Palace, many people told me
the Palace is the darkest place. No one here is a good person.
But I don't think so.
Good deeds will bring you good luck.
Look! Didn't I meet you?
Oh? You think that I'm a good person?
Of course!
Lord Wei, you were the one
who wanted to go through life and death with me right after we first me.
Do you remember? That day in the Great Hall,
in front of all those people,
you said you wanted to...
live and die together.
I don't know what part of me is so special
that would make you care so much.
Specially care?
If you think that way,
I guess you're pretty smart.
Lord Wei! Lord Wei, don't leave! I still have something to ask you.
You want to ask me why we won this gamble.
That's right! How were you so confident?
Eldest Princess is the Empress Dowager's blood-related daughter.
Could it be that you know more about the Empress Dowager than her?
The Empress Dowager did it for the Emperor.
The Eldest Princess and Prince Guangding—
How could I not know about the Eldest Princess and Prince Guangding's ambitions?
Empress Dowager, could you have overthought it?
A mother knows her daughter best.
I am very clear about what type of person the Eldest Princess is.
Wei Guang, you are an outsider of the Inner Palace.
Tell me, what needs to be done
in order to stop the matters that I worry about the most from happening?
Empress Dowager.
You are a strategist. I want you to say it.
If I were in your position,
no matter what the Eldest Princess or Prince Guangding wants me to do,
I would say yes, but in reality, do the opposite.
In this way, they want to make use of your heart to seek for power.
It's also to stop all activities and lie low.
Actually, the Eldest Princess and Prince Guangding have noticed.
I don't want to help the evildoers.
These two unfilial children
speak words of filial piety in front of me,
but behind my back, as long as any of my servants or eunuchs make a mistake,
they will heavily punish them.
The more worries I have in my heart,
the sicker I become.
On the other hand, I've given them the best opportunity.
Empress Dowager has the heart of Buddha.
She knows that if she doesn't smile, none of you would have a good ending.
Not only does she have to smile, but she also has to smile widely.
Then— Then were those officials sincerely smiling?
Whatever the superior does, the subject follows. All the officials will conduct themselves according to the Empress Dowager's behavior.
If the Empress Dowager smiles, they would not dare to.
This palace sure is complicated.
Lord Wei, thank you for telling me all of this.
Perhaps it's because I won't see you again,
just treat it as clearing things up.
You should leave this place as soon as possible. You don't belong here.
Then, does this place suit you?
There's no such thing as suitable for me.
Miss Ningzhi, hurry and leave the palace.
Goodbye.
Lord Wei! Thank you!
We will definitely see each other again!
I don't like owing people! Since you saved me so many times,
I will definitely repay you!
This time we were able to provoke the Eldest Princess, I feel very satisfied.
Lang Kun, good work.
I will ask the Emperor for you to be his Middle Secretary.
Many thanks to Your Highness.
Wei Guang, you no longer have to worry about the Management Bureau.
Keep working with Lang Kun.
Yes.
Actually, you also had a hand in this.
You should also be rewarded.
But did you ever think about why I didn't reward you?
I do not dare to speculate.
I already promised you to let go of Ye Ningzhi, and I also forgave you.
But not only were you not grateful, but you also become even more daring.
That day in the Great Hall, you made a bet with the Eldest Princess.
It wasn't something decided on a whim, why didn't you discuss it with me beforehand?
Your Highness is wise. The situation was developing rapidly, and I only went along with it.
You are the son of a criminal.
It's been determined since birth that you could never become a court official.
I only thought that you had high ambitions,
but being a ninth-ranked Management Bureau official would have been overkill,
so I accepted you as an advisor.
I can recommend you be by the Emperor.
But if you desire for me to help you,
you must first show me how useful you are.
Yes.
Half a year later, the Empress used her maternal clan's power
to continuously put forth censors of the Eldest Princess and Prince Guangding
of being arrogant and disrupting the court.
King Liang Hao has been afraid of the two since long ago
and immediately decreed for the North to be bestowed to the Eldest Princess.
Ping Chuan was bestowed to Prince Guangding.
Using the opportunity, he stripped Prince Guangding of his military power
and forced the Eldest Princess to be far away from the Imperial City.
As for the other officials,
they were accused of various crimes and eliminated.
The weather in the North is not like it is here.
You must take care of yourself.
You're right. In the end, I am still the Eldest Princess of Liang.
I will come back.
Look at them.
What are they doing?
Look at these girls. They play around every day.
Rotten girls, stop being an ugly sight.
What are you girls doing now?
You don't get it, right?
We're imitating the way the palace maids walk.
Palace maids?
What? You guys want to enter the palace? Who does?
Who wants to enter the palace?
It's not as if I haven't been. I almost lost my life there.
I still don't know who I provoked.
But, there was someone who told me
I'm not suitable to stay in the palace.
I won't go to the palace for the rest of my life.
What are you guys doing?
How would you know the desires of a young girl?
Our young miss is lovesick.
She wants to see Lord Wei, but she doesn't have a way to.
She wants to—
Shut your mouth!
Did you know you were talking in your sleep last night?
- Sleeptalking? - Lord Wei! Lord Wei!
Don't say anything!
Starting from today, you can't leave!
Let's go.
[Han City]
Lord Wei!
Lord Lang, the mansion Lord Yao prepared for us is in front.
Let's go rest first.
Young Miss, your dreams came true.
Look.
Miss, your noodles.
Thank you.
Young Miss, you're really here.
Did my mom make you come find me?
That's right.
Did you think it was Lord Wei?
Your mom said you're like a ghost recently. You don't even practice anymore.
She told you to go back to practice.
Let me finish my noodles in peace, okay?
Acrobatics, acrobatics!
I hate acrobatics!
I wish I knew magic.
Then I could know what
he's thinking about.
You're so gone.
Ah Jiao, do you really think there's magic?
Magic? I don't know.
But I know hearts can be linked!
This happens a lot to me. If I think about Tong Shu, Tong Shu suddenly appears.
If I think of Uncle Gui, he will appear.
I'm the same!
But I was more aware when I was little. Now that I'm older, I'm not as aware.
It doesn't happen very often anymore.
- Me too. - I'm getting goosebumps.
- So hearts really can be linked? - Of course!
Turn around! Turn around!
Do you have that kind of feeling?
Turn around!
That's so scary!
Another bowl.
It's just like a dream.
Right?
So hearts really can be linked!
- What's wrong? - What's wrong with the young miss?
How is it?
Do you think that Lord Wei will like it?
Young Mistress, let me tell you.
If you wear these clothes,
you're ridiculously pretty.
Miss.
That... isn't she Ye Ningzhi from Bai Xi troupe?
Eat this.
It's only been half a year,
but she's become so beautiful.
Yang Biao, do something for me.
Think of a way to bring this woman to me.
Yes.
- Just eat a bite. - Hold on, let me pay first.
- Here. - Thank you.
- Want a taste? - No way.
- For you. - I think that your nail color
matches the candy.
Really? That's great.
Of course, who do you think painted them?
Turn around and look at me, turn around and look at me!
Let me relax for a moment!
Young Miss, it seems that to coincidentally bump into Lord Wei
is not a very easy thing to do.
I won't give up. If I have the heart for it, we will definitely meet.
Oh no, her lovesickness is going to make her a nun.
Why don't you just run up to him and ask him?
I—
How could I do that? I already said it.
Everyone said that a woman must be reserved It's so embarrassing.
You don't think you're embarrassing right now?
I'm afraid I'll scare him away.
What if he likes a gentle woman?
Gentle? Gentle.
Gentle.
Stop fooling around.
Be gentle.
Gentle.
Let go of me!
Calm down!
How can I be contented?
Mom!
Why are you dazing off alone?
Ningzhi, I've already decided.
I will take Bai Xi troupe
to Qu Lin to perform. We won't stay in Han City.
Why? There are more and more people coming to watch us.
Then let me ask you, have you fallen for Lord Wei?
You're still pretending!
Ah Qiao and Ah Jiao already told me.
How could those two be so bad? They're clearly the ones who like Lord Wei, but they're blaming me.
Still talking nonsense!
Do you know how loyal they are?
If it weren't for me threatening to hang them up to beat them, they wouldn't have given it away.
Mom, I don't like Lord Wei like that.
Then what does Lord Wei feel for you?
I'm not a worm in his stomach,
how could I know what he thinks about me?
Ningzhi, do you know
you're already one step in the mud?
Lord Wei is not a good person.
He's a demon that kills people without blinking.
What's wrong? No way, I must find a doctor to take a look at you.
I went to the doctor a couple of days ago.
And unintentionally witnessed an accident. He wanted a dalliance with the rich Wang Xiaoli.
The girl didn't want to go with him, so he pushed her down.
Mom, how could you change so fast?
Half a year ago when we came from the palace, you praised Lord Wei to the high heavens.
You said he was intelligent and kind,
yet you're saying he's someone who kills people without blinking?
I saw it with my own eyes.
But, it was raining and dark the night before yesterday. Are you sure you saw correctly?
Even if I didn't light up his face,
I recognized his silhouette right away.
Besides, based on what have I spent so many years in Jianghu? It was based on—
- My eyes. - Your eyes.
Mom, it could have been someone else.
What if it was a twin?
What if someone wanted to frame him?
Halt.
Where are you trying to go?
To practice acrobatics!
Let me tell you, starting now,
I will not let you take even half a step out from this room.
Then I don't have to practice acrobatics!
I'm going to bed!
Ningzhi!
Drink this, you two.
Afterward, we will still be good brothers.
Come.
Lord Lang, the wine carries a heavy weight.
I cannot accept.
You're not giving even me any face now?
Of course I will drink Lord Lang's wine, but I cannot drink with Lord Yao.
- What do you mean?< br> - As a court official, you want to rape a common woman,
I cannot eat at the same table as someone like this.
What nonsense are you saying? Miss Xiao Li came to look for me because she really liked me!
Sit down to talk!
Not only pretend to be good but also want others to pretend too.
No wonder, everyone is saying you are not a man.
Did you say enough yet?
You two are the scholar and warrior by my side.
You two are my right and left hand men. I can't lack either of you.
Fighting amongst yourselves is only making it hard for me.
Drink it.
Last year, the Empress wanted to behead you.
Who protected you? When your father was executed, who collected his body?
Okay.
I'll drink.
Lord Lang, I am a little tired.
I will take my leave. You two enjoy.
[Rouge Stall]
Didn't you want to go back and rest? Why did you come back?
Lord Lang. I've been following you for two years, but there's one thing I cannot let go of.
I know. You often tell others I don't act like a man.
Nonsense! You dare to talk bad about me?
Is Lord Lang wrong? As a man,
everyone else already has multiple wives and concubines!
You won't even touch a woman!
Lord Lang! Today, I will prove to you
that I am a man. Please stop saying that from now on.
How will you prove it?
How about this? In a bit, the first woman who passes by this door,
no matter who it is, I will make her my woman.
Really?
What if it's an ugly woman?
The same.
I will take that person.
Goodbye.
Go and check what's his result.
Yes.
Miss Ye!
Let's have a chat.
I wanted to look for you too!
Alright. Let's go.
What are you looking at?
Aren't you looking too?
Ah, that's right. Didn't you say you were looking for me? What is it?
I have a very important matter to discuss with you!
Where did you go two nights ago?
Did you discover someone who looks a lot like you?
Or you offended someone and they want to imitate you to harm you?
Why are you suddenly asking me all of this?
Answer me! Two nights ago, someone saw you—
A person who looked a lot like you inappropriately touching a girl!
They want me to kill that person!
Is that so?
Where did you go two nights ago? Tell me! I have to clear your name!
Or else, if this matter gets spread everywhere, your name will never be cleared!
Why don't you care at all?
I have an even more important question to ask you.
An even more important matter? What is it?
Can I kiss you?
What did you say?
I mean...
Between us... can we be lovers?
Why?
Only now am I finding out
you are very mesmerizing.
Why don't you be my woman?
Lord Wei, we're not married yet. This isn't right.
Who are you? You're not Lord Wei!
Miss Ningzhi, it hasn't been half a year since we separated.
You've forgotten me already?
Lord Wei isn't like this! Lord Wei is a righteous man!
I'm already such a bastard, and you think I'm a righteous man?
D-d-don't come over here!
- You won't kiss? - No!
You must push me to take the last step?
I won't believe it! Lord Wei!
I know you must have your reasons!
From today on, if anyone asks, say that you're my woman!
My god...
My Lord, Lord Wei really tricked that girl to an abandoned temple and inappropriately touched her!
That's a surprise.
My Lord, you've seen that girl before.
It was that girl who performed acrobatics from that theatrical troupe.
Isn't that the Ye Ningzhi that My Lord likes?
My Lord, I was ready to bring that girl here!
But Wei Guang got to her first!
How disappointing.
Xiao Li, if you are watching from heaven,
then help me destroy that bastard.
You are Xiao Li's fiance?
Her family members told me you are here.
Yes. Who are you?
I heard you want to destroy that bastard.
Who is he? It isn't Lord Wei, is it?
Of course not. Lord Wei is such a good person.
He has done so much for me and Xiao Li. How could it be him?
That night, Xiao Li went looking for Lord Wei.
Miss Li, why did you want to see me?
Lord Wei. If you pass by Qing County,
please give this letter to my fiance, Ah Lang.
Why aren't you giving it to him yourself?
He must miss you a lot and wants to see you.
Lord Wei, you know my purity was ruined by Yang Biao.
How could I go to see him?
I am no longer pure. Not only can I not marry anymore,
I cannot face anyone anymore!
Miss Xiao Li!
Miss Xiao Li, no one can stop you from dying!
But think about it. After you die, who will benefit the most?
People are afraid of evil people. Good people will be bullied by others.
God will not bully good people. Those evil people will have retribution!
If you die, you won't be able to see this through the end.
Even if I don't die, would it work?
Lord Wei, take care!
That's what happened. I will take my leave now.
Wei Guang.
Why are you everywhere?
Did you come to find me?
You're not saying anything even though you found me.
You're definitely scheming right now.
The weather is uncertain. There's definitely something weird.
You are the weird one instead.
Xiao Li's fiance told me everything already.
That Lord Yang should just die.
That murderer. He even raped Xiao Li.
Xiao Li was too emotional, and you wanted to save her.
Coincidentally my mom saw it, and she thought you were a pervert, right?
What are you talking about? Where did all these things come from?
Whatever, if that's how you want to see it, that's fine.
You're still pretending?
Right?
I'm very afraid! I'm afraid you'll rape me!
Miss Ye Ningzhi,
you're so pretty. Can I kiss you?
I have never said that you were pretty.
Don't let your imagination go wild.
Even though you didn't say it, you're definitely thinking it.
I really can't hold back anymore! You must have had a big plan!
Then why did you say I'm your woman?
Tell me! You're still not saying it even though you're being labeled as a pervert?
You are really so embarrassing.
Hey, attacking an imperial official will get you imprisoned!
Then hurry up and tell me!
What would I say?
I got it.
Miss Ningzhi, you're so pretty.
Let me tell you,
you don't need to waste any more time thinking that I have some kind of plan.
Put your focus on practicing acrobatics
When you're bored,
you should take care of your image.
Isn't that better?
It's fine even if you don't say it.
You're so smart that even if you said it, I probably wouldn't understand.
I'm going home now
to tell my mother to teach me the unique skill of Fire and Water Shimmering dance.
I will definitely complete the task you assigned me.
I have faith in you.
Young Miss!
Did you get together with Lord Wei?
What are you talking about? What nonsense.
Then why does he keep following you?
Really?
You're still pretending? We clearly saw it.
Lord Wei was following you and only left after he saw you enter Bai Xi troupe.
He was going in the same direction.
I think that Lord Wei definitely likes our Young Miss!
Isn't it natural to like me?
Young Miss!
Tell us, quick.
Dear God,
what should I do? I like someone.
But he doesn't want to confess to me.
My mother says girls must hold back!
Someone told me he's leaving soon.
He told me before that he wants me to be his woman.
But why hasn't he come to offer his hand?
How am I supposed to leave with him?
Miss, how do I get to the Eastern Gate?
Eastern Gate?
Follow this road to the end.
Make a right and then you'll arrive.
- Many thanks, Miss. - You're welcome.
Dear God, I want to ask something of you. If I'm going to go to the Eastern Gate right now,
and I arrive before that merchant, I will confess to him.
If that merchant arrives before I do, I'll pretend that this never happened.
If you don't say anything, I'll take it that you agreed.
♫ The dim starlight slide down from my palm ♫
♫ Hear the words right from the world's heart ♫
♫ The fireflies in the sky bring color to my wings ♫
♫ Pacifying the dim light ♫
♫ If you are far away, separation is the ordinary ♫
♫ I will hide the memories myself ♫
♫ If you are in my heart, no matter how far away ♫
♫ In my dreams, there are miles of red makeup ♫
Miss! Miss!
Thank you very much! May we meet again!
Thank you! I should be the one thanking you!
Thank you!
Dear God, you're the best! You agreed!
What's going on? Why are you in such a rush?
Do you have something to tell me?
Because of you, I started to practice acrobatics every day. I don't slack off anymore.
Because of you, I listened to my mom and cleaned up the Bai Xi troupe.
Because of you, even though I don't really know how to dress up,
I'm no longer such a tomboy.
All of this is because of you.
Because...
Because I like you!
Before I met you, I always thought that the "love at first sight"
mentioned in plays were all lies. But after I met you,
I realized
that love at first sight was real.
From the day that we first met,
I liked you.
Afterward, you didn't care about life or death in front of the Emperor
and set up a bet.
You want me to be your woman.
I agree!
So...
when are you going to offer your hand in marriage?
I originally planned to say farewell to you after a couple of days.
In a little while, I will be returning to my hometown
to get married.
You—
You're getting married?
Her family has been longtime friends with mine.
Our parents betrothed us to each other.
My fiance's name is Liu Qin Qin.
Then why did you keep asking me to be your woman?
Could it be that my mom was right about you, that you're a jerk?
I've never told anyone else about this.
My fiance used to be a palace maid.
Palace maids cannot marry within three years of leaving the Palace. In addition, Lord Lang has many eyes and ears here.
I'm sorry.
So it was like this.
I'm sorry.
You and Liu Qin Qin
are childhood sweethearts.
You two must have very deep feelings for each other.
Everyone says "men's talent, woman's beauty".
You're so smart, so she must be a beauty.
I wish you both to be of one mind forever,
respect for each other,
a hundred years of harmonious union and till you grow old together.
I'm leaving first.
Are you okay?
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♫ In the clear sky, thousands of fireflies drift around ♫
♫ You were once the most ordinary firefly of them all ♫
♫ When you approached me, time stopped ♫
♫ My heart started racing ♫
♫ It was like a dream ♫
♫ I travel against the light in search for a faraway shadow ♫
♫ The crowded mountain cities, but I find it so peaceful ♫
♫ I really want to let go of my name and identity ♫
♫ I will watch the peaceful marketplace with you ♫
♫ I will wait with you for the rain to stop ♫
♫ I will light the light of love to shine into your life ♫
♫ So that all the dangerous rivers can soften your eyes ♫
♫ Like the crystal tears in the dead of night ♫
♫ My heart has become more transparent and stronger ♫
♫ Even if it aches, it will not break ♫