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[Legend of the Phoenix]
[Episode 16]
Be serious in your training.
Be careful.
Stop being lazy.
Be more diligent.
Be careful.
Practice!
Be careful!
Don't be so lazy, focus!
Be careful there!
Mother!
Ningzhi!
Mother!
You're back.
It's all my fault you had to suffer.
No, we're all doing fine. What about you?
Everyone's here... it's all good.
Mother, weren't you at Bei Dian?
And I thought I could've went there immediately after leaving the palace.
A long time ago, I told Her Majesty to remove the wanted list.
You probably couldn't receive messages from there.
It was His Majesty, he sent people to find us.
Ningzhi, just what happened?
I heard that you are now a consort.
But before, didn't you like Wei Guang?
How come now, you're...
I did something wrong, Mother.
It's alright, don't cry. What is it?
It's too complicated. I don't know how to explain right now.
Don't rush, there's still a long time.
Just, things have changed so quickly.
Oh right, His Majesty's messenger also said that I'm now part of the Royal Family.
His Majesty also sent someone to buy this stage.
It's for me to live in.
From now on, we won't have to roam around again.
Mother...
Good girl, don't cry now.
Ningzhi,
go ahead.
Your Majesty, I know that the prince's case will drag my family along.
I also know that it will trouble you.
Don't worry about this now. Do you know who the man in the restaurant is?
Who is he?
My instincts tell me... he's one of the prince's men.
Ningzhi, I was unfair in getting rid of the Prince of Northern Ying. It's hard to calm people's hearts.
Although there is undercover investigating, the only piece of evidence present is your jade pendant.
They won't do anything to you in the palace.
They will do things to your family only.
Ningzhi, what I'm doing today is to let them know,
That you're in my heart and I care for your family.
I hope this can get rid of your worries.
This is your gift from me for leaving the palace.
I thank you, Your Majesty.
Infinite fortune and peace to Your Majesty.
Why are you all here so early in Yong De Palace paying respect?
You are the head of the harem. It's our duty to greet you.
Starting tomorrow, don't come pay respects here anymore.
Go to Wan Xiang Palace to pay your respects to Consort Ning.
In the future, do as I directed.
Consort Ning naturally has a phoenix life.
This inner palace will quickly become hers.
My age is old now, I can't win against her.
I also don't want her to know what I'm fighting for.
It'd be really bad if our strong relationship is broken.
Ever since Princess Royal returned, I have been restless.
I always feel there are swords overhead and insecure.
I caught a thief in the courtyard and doesn't wish to set fire there.
Empress, you're intelligent. You should know my intentions.
Your Majesty, my mind is dull, I don't know what you mean.
We've been engaged for many years...
I know all of your ways.
Do you still not understand? Your actions right now
will only push me farther and farther away.
Do you wish that I never step inside Yong De Palace?
Your Majesty, if the officials fawned on you and agree with everything you say,
would you come to Yong De Palace often?
You wouldn't.
You...
You conduct yourself well.
Your Majesty.
Your Majesty, what happened?
The front line sent a secret letter.
Could it be war mistakes from Wei Guang?
You don't have to worry; it's just his old illness is back.
Is it serious?
Thank goodness there isn't much trouble.
Wei Guang is overworking.
Under Wei Guang's lead, this battle
Great Liang has confidence in winning. I want to dispatch more generals
to eliminate those who are still around.
I won't let Wei Guang go risk his life on the battlefield again.
I thank you for your consideration in Wei Guang's place.
You don't have to worry. Pretty soon, Wei Guang will safely return.
Princess Royal.
Sit.
Princess Royal, you have stayed here for quite a while.
You don't want to go back?
Before I had a few drinks and nice conversation with you,
how could I leave?
Lord Wei, do you still remember what I said last time?
I'm busy with the war. I can't remember clearly what you said.
I said that the Emperor is a cold-blooded person.
If he can bend down to plead to you, he can also stand up straight to kill you.
When you are charging at the enemies at the frontline,
he dispatched that Chen Ziqi to replace you as the Grand Marshal.
You know Chen Ziqi.
I heard of him.
Then you should also know that he is someone who sails whichever way the wind blows.
If we're talking about fighting prowess,
he's not even suitable to be your pawn.
But now, he's going to sit back and enjoy.
A few days ago, you were worried that my great merits would cause His Majesty to feel uneasy and would encounter fear.
Someone is now here to grab my merits.
Wouldn't this solve my dilemma?
You really are loyal.
Your Wei family has been loyal for generations.
Did your father ever tell that,
are you protecting Pang Tong,
or the Great Liang's land and throne?
- Is there a difference? - Of course there is.
The Wei family is protecting the Great Liang.
The land is secured and the people are safe.
Whoever is in that position should be protected.
If you meet a wise ruler, of course, you will be happy.
But if you meet a confused ruler,
Great Liang, after five generations,
from Jianchao to Shengsheng, the state was prosperous and the people were strong and powerful.
Til now when it's succeeded by Pang Tong,
there were wars for many years and the people are not happy.
There were no capable people in the previous dynasty.
Fu Shi's mess was also the biggest scandal since the beginning of our dynasty.
Didn't Pang Tong cause all these?
Pang Tong is a very selfish emperor.
The governors don't respect him and he doesn't the Concorts fairly.
Grand Marshal Wei,
why don't you ask the ancestors in ceremonies
if the family of Wei is supposed to guard an emperor like this?
Really?
General, the Grand Commandant is here.
I shall leave.
Greetings, your Grace.
I didn't know that your Grace is here.
What is your lordship doing in the frontline?
I came here per the emperor's order.
The emperor heard that your old wounds were acting up, so he was worried.
He has sent General Chen to help.
General Chen will be here in a couple of days.
Then you may go back and recover.
My health is fine. I can still fight.
You are the pillar of our country.
You need to take care of yourself for His Highness.
It was just a sword wound.
Stop arguing.
His Majesty has decided.
The Prime Minister especially asked the emperor.
His Majesty told me to declare this.
It's true that an Emperor has ministers like him.
I can't even listen to a few words like those.
Grand Marshal Wei, it seems that you're not in the mood to drink now.
I'll come another time.
The consorts have come to pay their respects again.
What about Ye Ningzhi?
She still hasn't come.
They can come in if they want.
When will Lang Kun return? Did you deliver any messages to him?
Nothing has been heard from him these days.
Greetings, Your Majesty. Infinite fortune to Your Majesty.
Your Grace, the doctor said that your sickness is due to stress.
This herb soup is your breakfast.
It's great for your condition.
I don't like to eat that.
I said I didn't like it!
Then what do you like to eat, Your Majesty?
I'll order people to prepare it immediately.
I don't need anything.
I don't need food.
Starting now, I won't eat a single meal.
Don't come bother me again!
Emperor, did you know that the Empress hasn't eaten for a day?
She hasn't eaten for a day?
I just went to Yong De Palace to persuade her,
She said she had no appetite and wouldn't eat no matter what.
Is it because she's feeling unwell?
Send the royal doctor to check.
The doctor already went to examine her pulse and said she was healthy.
She is just too stressed.
She's purposely messing with herself for us to see.
Before, you were the only one who could coax her.
The Empress of a reign is like a three-year-old when she is upset.
It's so embarrassing.
If she doesn't want to eat, then she won't have to eat anymore!
Are you really ok with
handing your achievement to Chen Ziqi?
I have to obey the emperor's order.
Is the emperor really worth your service?
Changing general right before the war is such a dangerous thing to do.
He is only doing this because of distrust.
Think about it,
if you go back to the capital of Yan,
can you still live in peace?
Will you still have opportunities to serve your country?
Let's talk about Miss Ningzhi.
She is the love of your life.
How could you have another person to have her?
If your father sees it,
he definitely wouldn't hope his own son
following his steps.
Every word you said was very on point.
As the emperor's subordinate,
do you think I can really tolerate the criminal speech you just gave?
We are not going in the same direction. I'm sorry.
Alright.
If I don't bring up that person again,
can we be friends?
Being the princess's friend
is my honor.
Princess Royal. Here, cheers.
Sorry, I didn't mean to.
Why are you so nervous?
Look, there aren't any injury marks.
Grand Marshal Wei, it seems you've drank too much.
I have been feeling sick lately.
Please forgive me.
Did the Empress started eating?
No matter how much I persuade her, she won't do much.
She's planning to die!
Great Liang has never had an Empress starved herself before.
Can we force her to drink some soup?
- I'm afraid not. - Why?
I've examined Her Majesty's pulse,
Her body is indeed weak.
She is holding onto her anger to survive.
If we force her to eat, it would be like pouring oil on top of fire.
Doctor, tell me.
If the Empress continues to not eat,
what will happen?
Your Majesty,
if a person doesn't eat for four to five days, their inner organs will be harmed.
If it continues for six to seven days, Her Majesty's life could be at risk.
Inform the royal kitchen to prepare one of the Empress' favorite foods.
- I will personally deliver it. - Yes.
His Majesty has arrived!
Greetings, Your Majesty.
You all can leave.
I've personally delivered it so you should eat now.
You are the Empress of the reign. You need to be kind to others and support me.
Every palace has many women.
If all empresses are like you and like to be jealous,
then wouldn't all of them die from starvation?
I've never talked about not letting Your Majesty to have Consorts.
You can have anyone.
Not only I wouldn't against it, but I would also help you find one.
But, just not Ye Ningzhi! She cannot be one of your consorts.
An Emperor never kid around.
I've already given her the title of a Consort in front of everyone. I can't regret it.
Alright, if it's like that,
then I'll decline eating these.
You can take them away.
You all can leave.
Your Majesty, something happened in the prison.
Did Yan Kuan escape?
Yan Kuan didn't escape, but for some reason...
He started to laugh toward the sky. He also said that...
- What did he say? - He said...
He said the Great Liang has collapsed.
How dare he say that!
Tell him, I can choose not to kill him,
but I can seal his mouth shut.
Your Majesty, along with his laughter, a murder of crows flew out of nowhere.
These crows landed on the prison's ceiling.
Everyone is afraid. I don't know if it's a sign.
Alright, I know now. You can go.
Yes.
How is Consort Ning?
She left when you were napping.
She didn't say where to.
Tell the guard.
I want to see Yan Kuan.
Yes.
Empress, at least eat something.
I haven't been filial and caused you to worry.
You are not in good health, Mother. Please go back and rest.
Empress,
I've been through things.
I know that the Emperors are never loyal.
You've been managing the palace for many years, and don't you know that?
Even if there wasn't Consort Ning, there'd still be other consorts.
This inner palace never is lacking new people.
You are the mother of the country,
If you pass away from starvation, how would your history be written?
You want your prestige that much,
is it that you want other people to laugh at you?
Everything you said was trying to convince me to tolerate it.
This tolerance has caused too much suffering.
This time, I don't want to tolerate any longer.
If the Emperor won't agree to my conditions,
then I won't eat.
What troubles do you have now?
Your Majesty, please just listen to the Empress Dowager's persuasion.
Why should you go against your body?
- Your Majesty, just eat something. - Right, Your Majesty.
Just eat a bit.
Stop!
Ye Ningzhi...
Your Majesty!
Are you alright, Your Majesty?
Your Majesty!
How could things go so far?
Not long ago, you and the Empress were still complimenting each other.
Women, if they have a big heart,
they can accept anything.
But if they're selfish, then all morals will be lost.
The Empress's stress all came from you.
The more you can love someone, the more you are capable to hate someone.
Ningzhi,
you understand the Empress, you have to save her.
Your Majesty, we've brought Yan Kuan.
Bring him in.
Yan Kuan, long time no see.
Your Majesty, what we have to discuss...
cannot be heard by people who spread talk.
You all can leave. Without my order, you may not come in.
Yes.
Yan Kuan, I want to know...
What were you laughing about in the prison?
I wasn't laughing but was crying for Great Liang.
What about those crows? Tell me honestly.
Crows are birds that have spirituality.
Great Liang is about to end, the dynasty must be changed.
So they flew here to send predictions.
Are you caring for me
and concerning about Great Liang's realm?
Your Majesty, I have something...
After you see it,
Please give me your judgement.
It's been twenty years.
Back when the previous Emperor had tuberculosis,
I was me who built a formation for him
and extended his life by eight years.
The Emperor gave me this jade as a thank you.
Indeed.
Then do you still remember...
What the Emperor promised me?
No matter what crime you commit, you'll be spared once.
That was the trust the Emperor gave me.
I will remember this forever, so
I sincerely care about Your Majesty,
and the Great Liang's land.
You asked to see me this time.
Do you have questions to ask me?
I'm confused.
Now that the court is not stable and is chaotic.
If you can really read the sky,
then explain to me what is happening right now.
The Empress will be starved soon, and the princess is trying to rebel.
And we don't know which side Wei Guang will take, right?
There is only one way to get out of this.
You need to make peace with them.
Peace?
Make peace with the princess.
Give half of the realm to the princess. Also...
What are you doing?
Your Majesty, you're not allowed to enter!
Yan Kuan, what trick are you playing?
From now on, all people who were once disrespectful to Princess Royal,
will all have to die.
Yan Kuan, you devil!
You have always been messing with people and create troubles.
Her Majesty's about to die, all because she listened to your devilish nonsense!
The past Emperor told the whole world that I'd be spared once.
Even His Majesty cannot disobey that. Even so, you're a consort...
The past Emperor is just sparing you once,
but you deserve to die ten thousand times!
Your Majesty, it's not worth it!
Your Grace, you need to obey His Majesty.
Your Majesty, are you alright?
What just happened?
Why can't I remember anything?
He told me something about peace.
Peace...
Hurry and take Yan Kuan away!
Yes.
The Empress hasn't eaten for five days now.
I'm afraid she won't last any longer.
I'll go to royal kitchen to make food and personally deliver it.
You cannot go!
If you go, wouldn't the Empress be even more unhappy and not eat?
Ningzhi, don't worry right now.
We should think of some more ideas.
Emperor, Empress Dowager, you can be at ease.
I have an idea that will make Her Majesty eat.
However, I need Your Majesty to send an order,
Telling all consorts to come with me.
Also, no matter how big or small, they must all walk with me.
You can leave.
Yes.
Your Majesty, I prepared your favorite foods.
You're very clear about what I want most.
Your Majesty, I won't remove this luxury dress.
It may be an honor to others,
but to me, it's armor for survival.
You just want power.
why hide behind justice?
No matter what you say to me later,
I won't believe a bit of it.
You are set on making me take off this royal dress.
If you don't remove it, then I won't eat.
Alright, then I'll stand and wait for you to come here.
I haven't been a consort for even half a month,
do you know what I am currently feeling?
I thought this thing will be very intense.
Who knew that none of the consorts could be my opponent.
Especially Consort Qi and Consort Zhao.
They come every day to suck up on me.
They do whatever I say.
If you don't eat for a few more days...
I'm afraid all of the wind direction in the inner palace...
Will change.
Just what are you trying to say?
I want to say that, even with your identity of an Empress,
no one cares whether you eat or not.
His Majesty has already made a decision in his heart.
He chose me.
How dare you!
So, if you still don't rouse,
I'm afraid all the consorts won't know who to pay their respects to.
Your Majesty, are you alright?
What are you two doing? I'm telling you,
the owner of Yong De Palace is about to change!
I persuade you all to choose the better path!
Her Majesty is finally going to eat. Hurry and bring the food.
The royal doctor said the meal has to be light, she can't eat a lot at once.
Yes.
My Consort Ning! You cannot sleep here!
Hurry and get up, we'll bring you back to the Wan Xiang Palace.
Ah... I'm so tired I don't want to move!
Young Mistress, what's going on?
Being Consort Ning for a few days...
I feel that I can't stop any time. The Emperor and Empress,
And the Empress Dowager. It's like they're always spectating me.
You have the worries of whatever position you are in.
I've said this before, that you'd be like that too someday.
A maid has her worries and a female official has her duties.
You're now a royal consort, so you have to take care of Royal Family matters.
But, I don't want to be a consort. Is this my fate?
I want to escape!
- Let me sleep for a bit more. - Your Majesty, that's not allowed.
- You can't sleep here. - That's right.
Your Majesty, hurry and get up!
Get up!
This is Lord Lang who told you two to come.
Us farmers are very lucky to meet Lord Lang.
Here are three hundred ounces of silver.
I'm here to ask about something. If you tell me about it...
Then this silver is yours.
What thing is it?
What you've done in the inner palace.
You don't want this silver, I see.
It's like this. Ten years ago, I was a royal doctor.
I bad-mouthed my junior a bit and said his skills weren't refined.
Just this much? You shouldn't be done yet. Keep going.
I also said that he did some improper things.
Not only those.
You two also copied his handwriting,
and faked evidence to kill him!
When the investigator questioned you,
you even swore to the heavens that every line was honest!
You two are honorable calligraphers.
You didn't use these hands for saving people, but used them for harming people!
Just who are you? Are you connected to our junior?
Your teacher always said four words,
"Everything is a cycle".
You love your children the most.
But a big gust of wind on the West Lake flipped the boat over,
the corpses haven't been found even now!
And you, you should know that you only have three more months to live.
Why would you want so much money? You want to leave it to your children?
But, you don't know. The more wealth, the more trouble!
This money is enough for you two to do later things.
Having enough money is good, more will
just turn into ominous objects.
Who is he?
[Father, Zhao Xue]
Master, I have come late.
I didn't get to see you one last time. My hands
once treated many people.
Many sick patients came and bowed to me,
saying I was their savior.
But, the person they should thank most...
is you. Between your three students,
I was the most stupid.
But you never gave up on me.
You always carefully and devotedly taught me.
My life was tough,
I had no mother or father since childhood.
I was living on the streets and about to starve.
You were the one who took me in.
You provided food and clothing and passed along your skills.
After growing up, I have changed.
Master, you let me be reborn.
Master, you are my reborn parents.
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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 ♫