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[Legend of the Phoenix]
[Episode 20]
[Yong De Palace]
Greetings to the Empress.
Bring Consort Chen here!
Yes!
Who is it?
Who are you?
No one is allowed to leave!
Or else I'll kill them!
Don't be scared.
I won't harm you.
I'm here for Empress
- Don't come here. - Empress.
Who are you?
You don't remember me?
I'm someone you once harmed.
You've harmed countless people.
Of course you don't remember me.
I know now. You're not Eunuch Gong who serves by Consort Li.
You're Noble Consort Fang's Eunuch Wang, no, you're Chief Eunuch Yao!
- Don't come here! Don't come near me! - Your Majesty.
Did you really forget me?
I remember that when you first entered the palace,
you were kind to everyone you met.
When the servants made a mistake,
not only did you not blame them,
you would even cover for them.
But why have you become like this now?
You're ceaselessly coming up with ways to harm others,
and how to kill people.
Don't think that just because you're in disguise that I'm scared of you!
Let me tell you, I'm not afraid of you! Get out!
Does the Empress still remember
not long after you entered the palace, you developed an irregular heartbeat?
You were beyond saving.
The Emperor even prepared funeral robes for you.
You were so frightened at that time.
You even swore to the heavens that if you were to be cured, you would no longer eat beef.
You don't eat beef anymore, that's true.
However, you became even more evil!
Without any regards, you ruthlessly
try to eliminate anyone who stands in your way.
You're digging your own grave!
Impossible! How do you know all this?
How do you know all of this?
- I know much more than just this. - Who exactly are you?
I also know you hate people betraying you the most.
Anyone who crosses you will be dealt with ruthlessly,
as you leave them begging for their lives.
Even to the extent that they're begging for death.
Who are you?
Won't you know after you take off my mask?
Come, rip off my mask.
Rip off my mask.
No! I don't want to!
- Rip off my mask! - No!
Rip off my mask!
Your Majesty, I'm telling you,
What goes around comes around.
its time to stop
Or else, I'll come find you again.
Stop walking around.
Didn't His Majesty already send you to see Wei Guang?
Why do you have to be disguised and not let people know?
My identity and Wei Guang's reputation...
If I'm not careful, his life's going down the drain.
I also need to take you and Baixi Circus into consideration.
Lord Wei, perfect timing.
The weather really changes quickly.
Coming out alone at night,
Isn't that too daring?
I'm a consort and no longer a palace maid.
Nobody questions me anymore.
What happened to your face?
I'm okay, maybe because it's kind of hot.
-I'll take you to the doctor. -No need.
I already saw the doctor, nothing serious.
No need.
It's my job to take care of who's in charge.
You're considered half of an owner, don't thank me.
Yes, I'm in charge now, too.
Recently, there are rumors that there's a strange eunuch.
When you go out, make sure to bring along guards in case you meet him.
Thanks, Wei-
...Lord Wei for your consideration.
Did your father's tomb relocate?
it's all taking care of
Do you want to come commemorate with me?
No need, I'm leaving first.
If you just don't want to see me, then I'll go first. You can avoid some rain.
Back then, Princess Royal had three loyal maids, two which died of age.
the last one is very old
She's living at Jing Rong, you go find her.
maybe you can find some clue about your father's wrongful death
The spy we planted at Wei Guang's residence has sent back a report
saying the mysterious person is the four-legged eunuch everyone is talking about.
He often send missives to Wei Guang, feeding him information.
He helped him investigate his father's case.
if he is not a friend then he must be an enemy
Tell those life soldiers that they must find this person.
How restless, now a four-legged eunuch has popped out.
This four-legged eunuch could probably just be a crazy person.
He's most likely harmless.
But he's not let the Inner Palace live in peace.
Could he be someone sent by Princess Royal to sway others?
Relay my command! Order the guards to capture this four-legged eunuch!
Greetings to the Empress.
Sit down.
Yes.
Lang Kun.
Do you still remember when was it that you first started following me?
It was the ninth day of the ninth month. I had a large debt.
I originally planned to escape to the palace and become a eunuch,
but Your Majesty not only did not let me become a eunuch, you continuously promoted me.
Your Majesty's generosity, I will never be able to forget it.
Alright, it's fine, I didn't call you here to hear you fawning over me.
I want to ask you,
the people who also entered the palace with you, that understand me,
who is still in the palace?
Someone who knows Your Majesty very well?
For example, someone that knows that I used to have an irregular heartbeat,
and I even decided to abstain from beef due to the illness.
They also know that the Emperor
prepared funeral rites for me already. Other than you, who else would know?
There shouldn't be anyone else.
Go back and think about it some more. Once you think of something, come back and tell me.
Yes.
Wait.
This person, have you seen him?
From a glance, he does look a little familiar.
But upon looking closer,
he's a complete stranger.
Take this drawing back with you.
If you remember anything, tell me.
Yes.
That reminds me. I've already investigated your case.
You're innocent. I won't cause trouble for you anymore.
Thank you, Your Majesty. I will be taking my leave.
- Who are you? - I feel restless for your father.
You treated a foe as a friend. The person who killed your father was Princess Royal, not the Emperor!
I already knew that Princess Royal was lying.
Then why do you still stand on her side?
I have many reasons for doing so.
Luring you out here is one of them.
Ningzhi, stop pretending.
What are you saying?
That's right, it's me.
Didn't you want to embarrass me?
I didn't want to embarrass you.
I just want an explanation.
Ningzhi, every time we meet,
I can clearly feel the feelings you have for me from your gaze.
Why do you keep running away from it, refusing to tell me the truth?
What burdens are you carrying?
I've already told you. I seek power and I love the Emperor.
The Ningzhi I know is not this type of person!
Ningzhi, we've gone through life and death.
Can you believe in me?
Can you tell me the truth? Whatever the consequence may be,
I will carry it for you.
It's to protect you that I cannot say.
Wei Guang,
can you please stop asking?
Ningzhi,
are you afraid that I can't handle it?
You're looking down on me.
I don't want the both of you to fall out because of me.
Even though I have never been educated,
I grew up listening to the stories of others.
If the Emperor becomes suspicious of you,
you'll have a tragic ending, perhaps even like the one of your father's.
If your heart is no longer the same as the Emperor's,
then the commoners will suffer the most.
You decided to carry the welfare of the nation on your shoulders.
Ningzhi, why would you do so?
I've once told you that my Wei clan are loyal subjects through and through.
The promise that my father gave before he left, I will never forget it.
Even if the Emperor becomes suspicious of me and sentences me to death by poison,
I will accept it without hesitation.
But Ningzhi,
I don't want to have any misunderstandings between you and I.
Do you understand?
Do you still remember the time when you were on the battlefield,
the Emperor sent you a secret missive?
In it, he said that he conferred me as a concubine
in order to protect my life.
That is true.
But afterwards he...
I want to keep your smile as well as your person.
Ningzhi, I
really like you.
Your Majesty, I have a matter I need to take care of!
I know that because you have a commoner background, you are hesitant towards the palace.
But don't worry, I will slowly
eliminate the gap in your heart.
I will definitely treat you well.
I won't let you be uncomfortable.
If I personally lead the troops
and use my life to save Wei Guang, can you promise me
that in the future, you will truly be my consort?
Stay by my side forever?
Your Majesty...
Only if I personally lead troops to save Wei Guang
will he be able to come back safely.
Can't you promise me this?
Can't you promise me?
It turns out him personally leading the troops
wasn't because of my loyalty for him
but because of you.
But when I knelt down
and begged to His Majesty,
I found out
that even though he says he believes you,
when times of crisis arrive, he is unable to truly trust you to handle matters.
If he has any sliver of suspicions, his error in judgment will truly result in a calamity for our nation.
The day I was made a consort, I stood on the roof of Yong Ling hall,
Looking at the lights of houses.
Suddenly,
I understood. To have the ambitious of clear away obstacles
At the same time I accepted the fact that
I have no choice but to stay by the Emperor's side.
Wei Guang,
It was then I realized I had grown up.
This is why I don't want you staying in the palace.
Maybe it's because I'm selfish,
I hope that you're always
live with your free will
Ning Zhi with no troubles.
I will definitely live like how I want to.
But I cannot just yet.
I've said what I had to say, I'm leaving.
Sorry, I troubled you.
Don't avoid me any longer, please.
I won't bother you.
I'll just watch you from afar.
As long you're fine,
I'll be relieved.
Wei Guang,
Wei Guang.
Why?
Do you still not understand?
My identity is now Consort Ning.
Reporting to Your Majesty, we have found the four-legged eunuch.
I have already sent people to surround the storehouse.
We must capture him this time.
I want to see what type of deity he really is.
Does it hurt?
No.
You can't wipe it off like this.
You must rip it off harder.
I'll do it.
Your Majesty, Guanxuan Palace sent news saying
they have already found traces of the four-legged eunuch.
He's currently hiding in the palace's storehouse.
- Tell Lord Tang to go to the storehouse immediately and capture him alive. - Yes.
Girls say that appearance is most important.
For me, you've disguised yourself like this.
Didn't you do this so that I won't fall in line with the enemy?
Then I helped you this time.
We're even now.
You still owe me a lot.
Remember that.
Sister,
Sister!
Yongde Palace sent news saying that the four-legged eunuch has been captured in the storehouse.
I've already sent people to surround them.
Kill! Don't leave him alive.
Guard this place well! Don't let even a fly escape!
- Commander. - Lord Tang? What are you doing here?
The Empress sent us to arrest them.
The Emperor wants the person inside.
News spreads so fast.
- Come! - Let's go!
Grand Marshal Wei.
This is a spy sent by enemies, I've already caught them.
I'm taking them back to the marshal prefecture to be interrogated.
Marshal, His Majesty has already commanded that this person must be taken back to Guangxuan Palace.
I must trouble you to hand him over to us.
Grand Marshal Wei, the Empress has ordered
this person must be taken back to Yongde Palace.
Go.
Grand Marshal Wei, you...
Grand Marshal Wei.
Are you publicly defying a royal command?
Grand Marshal Wei, please hand them over.
At least I can fulfill Her Majesty's orders.
Grand Marshal Wei!
I clearly told you that no matter what, the four-legged eunuch must be brough back.
However, Grand Marshal Wei kept protecting him, not allowing me to get close.
He didn't even listen to my orders?
Yes...
You may go.
This Wei Guang is clearly a thorn in my side.
What did you say? What did I tell you?
If unable to capture, then kill, did you forget this?
I did not dare to recklessly get into a conflict with Wei Guang.
Because I know that Princess Royal wants to use Wei Guang.
What happened afterwards?
Wei Guang stole a horse and rode away with the person.
Wei Guang is a double-sided knife.
If we can't use him to kill people, then I'll kill him.
Your Majesty, Grand Marshal Wei has already returned to his residence.
He did not take anyone else with him.
It seems like that person has already escaped.
That's right, the guards said that the person seems to be a woman.
Just...where are you taking me?
Before going to the front line, I already had prepared this wedding gown.
Who could've know that when I returned...
you already wore the phoenix robe.
When I return, I will ask the Emperor to confer us a marriage decree.
Then does that mean I can prepare my wedding dress?
Countless times I imagined wearing a wedding dress outside the city gates, waiting for you to come back so we can watch the fireworks.
Wei Guang, I've been...
♫ Too bad in this world ♫
♫ can't have it all ♫
♫ The heavens do not follow our will ♫
After wearing this royal gown, I won't ever be able to wear your wedding gown.
I won't ever be able to hold your hand again.
♫ Sensibility into piece ♫
Ning Zhi,
I want you to become the
free phoenix on that robe.
I don't want you to be confined within the depths of the palace.
♫ Life and death failed to trap me ♫
♫ We who say forever to each other ♫
♫ Will not give up on one another ♫
♫ I can be alone for you ♫
♫ I can be your background ♫
Let's go. ♫ I can turn to a lonely city for you ♫
Just you and I, let's leave here. ♫ Only with that temperature of yours ♫ ♫ And the destiny which is so close ♫
Let's live a life away from the conflicts, okay?
♫ Let's pretend to be strangers ♫
This time the one who is joking is you, not me.
Let me ask you. That loyal soul of yours,
and your father's dying wish, can you let them go?
♫ I can bear the hardship in the journey ♫ ♫ I can fight my life for you ♫
♫ I can travel across mountains and waters for you ♫
♫ Life and death failed to trap me ♫ ♫ We who say forever to each other ♫
♫ Will not give up on one another ♫
♫ I can be alone for you ♫ ♫ I can be your background ♫
♫ I can turn to a lonely city for you ♫
♫ Only with that temperature of yours ♫ ♫ And the destiny which is so close ♫
♫ How can we just look at each other in this mortal world? ♫
♫ Let's pretend to be strangers ♫
♫ I can give you the world ♫ ♫ I can fight tens of thousands of troops ♫
♫ For you, I can die on the battlefield ♫
♫ Just don't avoid me ♫ ♫ Don't turn around and leave me ♫
♫ Leaving me with only the image of your back ♫
♫ For you I can reach for the stars ♫ ♫ For you I can walk through the sky and fly through the clouds ♫
♫ So that I can give you the best scenery ♫
♫ unforgettable past, wanted to let go ♫
♫ how to become hand in hand in the future ♫
♫ alone and helpless ♫
Princess Royal, this wine seems to be quite special.
Inside contains the blood of my treasured horse.
These past few days, he's been constantly restless and moaning.
I've already asked some experts.
They said that the skies are turning.
Great Liang's fortune is coming to an end. It's time for a new dynasty.
Good.
Then I will prematurely congratulate Princess Royal and Prince of Guangding
success on their venture.
Come! Let's cheers.
Right now there are numerous officials in the court. There must be quite a few people
who support Princess Royal.
I'm quite curious as to who they are.
YOu'll know when the time comes.
I bet that muddleheaded Emperor couldn't have predicted this even in his dreams
that his country has already fallen into my hands since long ago.
Princess Royal, I only have one request.
Don't kill the Empress. I want to witness her banishment to the Cold Palace.
doesn't have enough clothes to cover her body, be all in a fluster and her fall on a hard time look
Alright, we'll do it according to your wishes.
As long as I am successful,
she will be the fish on your chopping board.
Good. Starting today, no matter what foes you want to eliminate,
no matter what methods are used,
the most dirty and evil of deeds,
leave it to me to handle.
Good.
Grand Marshal Wei, then you're the only one left.
Wei Guang, when you were killing the enemy
on the battlefield, what was that muddleheaded ruler doing?
He was embracing your woman's soft and fair body.
If you can bow in front of him and wish him ten thousand years of longevity,
then you're not a real man.
Wei Guang, whenever I see this tattoo,
my heart will be in pain.
Your father is the only man I have ever loved.
He's a meritorious soldier.
However, he was framed and killed just due to a couple of sentences.
At such a young age, he already had such evil schemes,
if the country is left in his hands, then our country will just be an empty shell!
Good! Wei Guang, in the future, all of Great Liang
will belong to you and I.
Come!
With this, we will be comrades.
I wish everyone success in their venture for the future.
Come!
Princess Royal, why are you falsely accusing me?
When have I ever abused and then abandoned you? I've never harbored any intentions towards you!
Of course you can deny it! You're already tired of me!
If you didn't like me, why did you tattoo this word
onto my wrist?
Your Majesty, Lord Lang has arrived.
Wishing Your Majesty, the Empress, good fortune. I wonder why Your Majesty has called for me again.
The matters I wanted you to think over, have you done so?
Did you treat my words as nothing?
I thought over who the four-legged eunuch could possibly be.
However, I can't recall who this eunuch is.
It's just that I only think he looks a little familiar.
Please give me some more time.
Even though you couldn't remember, you decided to also not report it to me?
I have made a mistake.
Leave.
Yes.
Dry the footprints here and dig up this dirt.
Yes.
Greetings to the Empress.
You didn't get discovered by Wei Guang, right?
- Definitely not. - Hurry back then.
Yes.
- Your Majesty, I have found an answer. - How is it?
These are two different footprints.
This smaller one is an adult female.
The other one is from the same person.
Are you sure it's the same person?
There's no doubt about it. However,
this footprint is wearing the boots of a eunuch
while the other one is wearing the boots of a third-ranked official.
How are you so confident?
Every person walks differently
and so the pressure they exert on their feet are different.
Even if there's a hundred thousand people, no two will be alike.
Exactly who are you?
Won't you know after you tear off my mask?
I understand now.
Bury those things.
Don't let anyone see.
Yes.
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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 ♫