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[Legend of the Phoenix]
[Episode 22]
Good night, Consort Ning.
Has Her Majesty gone to sleep?
Consort Ning, Her Majesty has already gone to bed.
You can come tomorrow.
I don't have anything important, really.
Please pass on to Her Majesty tomorrow,
The peaceful incense that she sent me to find was out.
Even the monks in the temple couldn't make more.
I'm afraid that there's no more.
I understand, I'll tell Her Majesty tomorrow.
Princess Royal, if I didn't calculate wrong,
An unseen event will occur to the Great Liang.
Such as, there'll be a female emperor.
Really?
However, Princess Royal you must be guard against the five stars of calamity.
Which five?
Right now I am trapped,
I can't work for you. But my younger brother Yan Zheng...
May be able to contribute to your empire.
Archers, be more graceful.
Come and eat!
Go now, hurry!
Shoot!
Ning Zhi, I haven't seen you recently,
What have you been busy with?
Didn't you send someone to keep an eye on me?
You need to know that you're my cherished consort,
Your opinion also affects what happens.
I've been meeting with the Prince and Princess Royal.
Why would you?
Her Majesty is currently bribing people from all around.
She was trying to bring me in, so I thought,
How about if I go with the flow and stay?
Maybe, I'll be able to obtain some information from the truths and lies.
This is beneficial to both you and the empire.
If that's it...then I've troubled you.
You've always been straightforward and don't interact with those you dislike.
Now for me, I have troubled you.
According to your words,
I'm your most cherished consort.
Every move I make affects the big picture.
Now that I've put on this phoenix gown,
I won't be able to do whatever I please like before.
Then, when you're over at the Princess's, do you...see Wei Guang often?
I have not done anything that oversteps etiquette.
I want to know if Wei Guang has completely sided with the Princess.
If he'll join the Princess to rebel against me.
Your Majesty, if someone killed my father for no reason,
I would also be moved. But I believe
Wei Guang will know who's telling the truth.
The Wei Clan has always been loyal subjects.
Wei Guang is definitely also one who keeps the interests of Great Liang's people at heart.
I'm just afraid...I'm not the only one he's loyal to.
But is there a difference?
Princess Royal drives a wedge between us by spinning more lies.
I'm scared Wei Guang will be fooled by her.
Ning Zhi, if you can meet Wei Guang,
You must convince him to believe me.
I know what it feels like to love someone.
He'll listen to what you say.
I will do so.
However, whether you see the Princess or Wei Guang,
If there's any movement, you must tell me immediately. I know you're intelligent,
but your status is one of the Inner Palace and there are many conflicts in court.
You cannot make any rash decisions.
Yes.
Ning Zhi, you're my most beloved wife.
During these hardships, we are of the same mind.
Your Majesty, I will be by you
and get through this obstacle.
Infinite fortune to Your Majesty.
Are you feeling fine?
There no longer are any more troubles.
I thank you for your consideration.
Wei Guang, you've never believed Princess Royal, right?
The story that she told me...had many holes.
She said she had gone to the execution grounds to save my father,
But he had already been tied to horses and torn apart.
But in reality, my father was killed by a general in the forest.
He did that so that my father's corpse would be whole.
At that time, I helped to bury him.
The Princess has been stubborn her whole life.
When she was younger and couldn't get your father, she destroyed him.
Now that she's older and more daring,
She wants to drag the whole Great Liang down.
Wei Guang, you must be feeling terrible on the inside.
You've been accompanying your father's murderer everyday.
Yet you have to pretend that you don't know anything and plot for her.
How could I not have hatred? But right now I must bide my time.
Princess Royal's support right now has surpassed our initial estimates.
The moment both sides become irreconcilable, a war will break out.
No one will know many of Great Liang's people will shed their blood.
I've read that roster.
Her support network is too wide.
I'm unable to persuade her.
In order to avoid war,
the only way is to destroy her plans.
Wei Guang, let's fight together.
Let's ruin her plans together.
Ning Zhi, is living peacefully in the palace not enough?
Leave these dangerous things to me.
I have my goals.
Ningzhi, I'm only biding my time because of you.
No matter how much I hate Princess Royal,
My job is to protect you.
For you, I can keep dealing with that hate.
So I don't want to see you come to harm.
Wei Guang, I am Noble Consort Ning.
What I see everyday is a huge crime.
What I hear every day is about the royal power.
The commoners in your heart,
I understand.
So, I must do this.
The Princess does have her reasons for convincing me.
Sister, I really don't understand why you would bribe someone like that.
He doesn't have any merits or fame,
All day long, he's just...doing what exactly?
He's Yan Kuan's younger brother.
You're no longer the Ning Zhi who asked me about everything.
But, now that we can stand together,
I'm already satisfied.
We promised to work together,
So tell me about Lang Kun.
So, you also think he isn't that simple?
Even though it looks as if he does things cruelly,
But in reality, he's helping us.
When I was investigating the matter regarding Noble Consort Fu and her younger brother,
I only thought he had secrets.
So I kept notice of his every movement, so that I would have an idea of what his purpose is.
But I still haven't gotten any leads.
But what is definite...
this person is not the cruel and evil person that he portrays himself to be.
He's hidden himself very deeply.
How about if we go over to Her Majesty's and investigate?
Sir Yan, you've looked around for so long. Discover anything?
Ye Ning Zhi is hiding things, and Wei Guang also is strange.
I also think that Lang Kun isn't that whole-hearted.
All three of them have issues?
What a joke.
Yu, don't be impolite.
Am I not right, older sister?
Each of them all have their own issues.
In the end, he's the only one who's innocent.
If Sir Yan says so, then he naturally has his own reasons.
Have a seat, sir.
Even if his brother is Yan Kuan, that doesn't mean everything he says comes true.
Even more so, him.
I don't care about Ye Ning Zhi or Wei Guang.
What issues does Lang Kun have?
If he has issues, then I'll dig out my own eyes.
-Yu, sit down. -Sis! -Sit down.
Sir, I want to hear...
What you think about Her Majesty. Currently, we are like fire and water.
This time she came of her own accord to make peace with me.
You could also say...that she's pulling me in.
Based on her expressions, she's worrying about something secret.
However, it doesn't seem as if she's treating us as her enemy.
So I don't think that we need to waste a lot of effort on her right now.
Sir Yan, I really don't understand.
Why would you be suspicious of Lang Kun?
What did he say or do that led to you being suspicious? I really want to know.
-A hunch. -A hunch?
You just told me you had a hunch!
Yu.
Sir, do you know what these three people represent?
Wei Guang represents the army.
Ye Ning Zhi and Lang Kun represent the Inner Palace. And then adding in the Emperor...
If these people join forces to defeat us,
I'm asking you, Sir Yan,
Do you have a plan?
Please don't worry, I have already thought of a way to set up this chessboard.
Capturing them in one swoop is not my goal. Give me a month.
In one month, I will thoroughly defeat them.
Please drink this.
Your Majesty,
-What happened? -Consort Ning and Wei Guang met up at a restaurant outside of the palace.
The two had a conversation but did not do anything.
-For how long? -For the burning of two incenses.
For that long? Keep investigating and report back.
Spectating Consort Ning like this...we'll easily be caught by Wei Guang.
Doesn't matter!
Am I not allowed to watch my own consort?
My apologies, please forgive me.
Still be careful and stay hidden.
We can't let the Princess find out, understood?
-Go. -Yes.
Ten thousand blessings to the Empress.
You all may leave.
Yes.
Stand up and talk.
-Thank you, Your Majesty. -Any findings?
We did as you ordered and went around the fifteen counties searching.
No one had seen this person.
But, people said they recognized this person.
Especially the owner of a brick company. He said that this person would come buy bricks every year.
Each time they'd buy seven loads of bricks.
They'd go buy bricks each year?
Did he get the wrong person?
The owner said he had a deep impression of them and that he probably wasn't wrong.
Official Hua, help me investigate something.
Each year, Lang Kun goes on break for half a month,
Saying that he's looking for a marriage.
But, he has no relatives back home.
Say, a personal attendant goes to buy seven bricks every year.
Just what happens?
Your Majesty, I also don't understand.
Recently, has there been anything different about him?
I don't think anything's been different.
Ever since siding with Princess Royal, he's just gotten more arrogant.
He treats us even more harshly.
Thankfully, Your Majesty had treated him twice before so he's cleaned up his act a little bit.
Oh right, Your Majesty.
Do you think that His Majesty might not agree about you going out of the palace?
He has no thought about controlling me.
As long as I don't argue with him, it'll be fine.
He'll agree to anything I say.
The Emperor has agreed that I will perform heaven's worship in his stead in Fengpu County.
After a few days, it will be announced to the people.
Hua zhangshi, come take a walk with me.
Fengpu County and Yongdu County are close to each other.
We will secretly investigate that brickhouse.
I'm coming with you?
I also came from Li Hua Academy,
And you're someone I trust.
How coincidental.
Greetings, Your Majesty.
Your Majesty,
Your Majesty.
Hm?
If you leave in the middle and the Emperor finds out, you will be punished.
I recommend you think about it again.
Don't worry, I've already planned everything well.
Greetings, Consort Ning.
Greetings, Your Majesty.
Your Majesty, Lang Kun went over to Princess Royal.
So? He's already with her,
Are you still coming here to argue about him?
You once said that Lang Kun was your most trusted.
At least by your side.
He was always whole-heartedly serving you.
Even if he went to Noble Consort Fu, he still obeys your orders.
So this time, could he be doing something else?
What, are you here to come speak for the Princess?
I know that you have recently become one of Princess Royal's honored guests.
Don't you think it's funny that you're here asking me?
In my heart, you're not much closer to me than the Princess.
Greetings, Your Majesties.
Consort, His Majesty is looking for you.
Even if the Emperor wants to come here,
It's only for you.
Go now.
Then I won't bother you any longer.
I'm leaving.
I also want to know...
Who Lang Kun is exactly.
The emperor is so refined today.
Everyone says that this strong wine can eliminate the chill.
I want to try and see if it can
eliminate my chill.
Here, come drink a few cups with me.
I'll drink a few cups to accompany Your Majesty.
But, this wine is very strong. Last time I got drunk.
So, you shouldn't drink too much.
Just warm up a bit.
Your Majesty, I am a little drunk.
I feel a bit dizzy. How about if I escort you to rest?
-I see that your drinking capacity... -Careful.
Is better than mine.
-To be honest, I... -Be careful!
Your Majesty!
Rest early, Your Majesty.
I'm leaving now.
Ning Zhi, can't you accompany me...
And chat a bit?
In this humongous palace,
I always feel alone.
When it's late at night and it's quiet,
I can never find someone to talk with.
There's only you.
I only have you...
Will you let me tell you what I'm feeling?
Do you know that when you're with me...
How happy I am?
Why are you crying?
Why are you crying!
What are you doing, Your Majesty?
We're already a couple,
What's wrong with sharing a bed?
Didn't you promise that you wouldn't force me?
I did.
I promised that I wouldn't force you.
But will you never forget Wei Guang?
Didn't you believe in time?
I let you approach Wei Guang,
So that you could see if he's loyal to me.
I'm scared...I'm really scared that you'll get back together with him!
Your Majesty, I can never be far from Wei Guang.
I'm just trying to get close to the Princess!
Her plans, her views, they're all so...
I know! I know...
The officials that I face everyday...
They weren't my officials since long ago!
So, even more I want to know what you're thinking.
I want to help you protect the land and defeat the Princess.
I want to help you push through the hard times.
I want to repay your kindness toward me.
The kindness you had...toward my mother.
And the kindness I had toward Wei Guang, right?
So all that you've done...is just for gratitude?
Gratitude is gratitude, Your Majesty.
You were paying me back.
You think you owe me.
My heart...cannot melt you.
Your Majesty, I've always thought...
You are a humane emperor.
So, I'm very relaxed in front of you.
I didn't have any pressure.
I respect you.
I think the Great Liang has an amazing emperor,
Who will be happy for his people.
Ever since I was made a consort, I swore...
I must do my best serving you.
Just, ever since you knew about the Princess wanting to rebel,
I think...you've changed.
This battle isn't over yet, how can you lose heart now?
You're suspicious of me. You're suspicious of Wei Guang.
Wei Guang and I...
All have the same heart to protect the Great Liang.
Enough. It's my heart that's shattering.
You can go back.
I'm leaving.
[Pain medicine]
[Jin Feng Town]
Do you need something?
Last time, you told me you've seen this man, correct?
Right, it's him.
Did he ever tell you what those bricks were for?
These bricks aren't for houses, they're usually for pathways.
Pathways?
Then have there been any new mountain paths recently?
No, I'm not sure.
Just one person to carry bricks, I don't think he got far.
Let's search nearby.
Yes.
Report!
Your Majesty, we found a very hidden mountain pathway.
-Where? -Right over there.
This way.
Your Majesty, it's right here.
This pathway is so hidden, where does it lead to?
Your Majesty, it's not clear, seems like it leads to the top.
To the top?
Is there anyone who lives at the top?
I asked and there isn't.
I'm going to go see.
Your Majesty, the grass is deep here. We can just go.
Protect Her Majesty!
Your Majesty,
Be careful.
Your Majesty!
-Your Majesty. -Slowly, slowly.
Your Majesty, there may be danger ahead. It's best if we go.
No need, I'm fine.
Greetings, Your Majesty.
For what reason did you call me here for?
Do you still remember...
I once told you a story.
A story?
When I was just twenty and entered the palace, I got heart disease.
That time, all royal doctors were helpless.
I thought, I had finally become Empress,
And now it was just a dream. I was very unhappy.
But, from outside of the palace, the Emperor
found a doctor with high skills.
You've told me this before.
That doctor was called...Huo Yang Hong.
Everyday, Doctor Huo would diagnose me.
He could even tell a bunch a jokes.
At that time, my teeth were sore from laughing so much.
I thought,
Why did Doctor Huo have so many jokes?
Then I found out...that Doctor Huo,
No matter what conditions, was always looking for jokes.
Whenever he found a funny one,
He would write it down, and after going back,
He'd practice telling it to himself.
Until the point where he'd laugh himself.
Another time, he bid farewell to go to his master
And discuss my condition.
He said he'd come back and tell me results the next day.
But that night,
I suddenly woke up.
I saw that outside my window,
There was Doctor Huo's silhouette.
Turns out, he had already arrived very early and was waiting.
The sun hasn't even risen and you're here already. Is there something urgent?
I'm here so that I can see you earlier.
Your Majesty, there's a cure to your sickness.
As long as you do as I say and change the medicine prescription,
You'll be recovered in less than half a year and it won't come back.
You won't have to worry again.
Thank you, Doctor Huo.
No need to thank me. Treating you
Is my pleasure.
Doctor Huo was like that. He didn't want others to worry,
He only wanted people to be relieved.
I've always heard that he's a very kind and caring person.
Yes.
He's a good person.
Doctor Huo, I'm already much better.
Have you thought about leaving the palace?
Your skills are so high and you were once an imperial physician,
You'll definitely be widely-known.
You wish for me to go?
The Inner Palace isn't somewhere you should stay.
You weren't able to cure Consort Tao or Shu's illnesses.
But, you were able to cure mine.
What do you think they'll say?
It's not that I didn't want to cure them,
It's just I'm not as powerful. Your illness seemed serious,
But it could be cured. Their sicknesses seemed unserious,
This I naturally know.
But the consorts don't.
They'll only think that you received my orders.
Doctor Huo, do you have a wife?
Not yet, but I do have a determined marriage back home. After two years...
Going now is better than waiting.
I'll prepare wedding gifts for you two and wish you peace. You can leave.
Your Majesty, you haven't healed completely, if I don't treat it now...
Why do you still not understand?
I'm not chasing you out, I'm saving your life.
If you can't cure Consort Tao or Consort Shu, they'll hate you.
Because you're on my side, they won't let you go.
The hidden daggers are hard to defend against here.
How can a doctor like you argue with a noble consort like me?
I understand, but doctors help others.
An ill body is more important than all.
Please reconsider, Your Majesty!
Consort Tao and Consort Shu were jealous,
So they joined together to harm the doctor.
At first,
I also thought they were just jealous.
But who knew, they later found someone to copy Doctor Huo's handwriting...
And wrote a love letter for me.
Didn't they just want to steal my throne?
They could've just come at me, why did they harm the doctor, too?
I really didn't think...
A person's heart could become so toxic.
Such a good person...
Just because he helped me,
He had to perish in their hands.
Don't get angry, Your Majesty.
His Majesty was hugging left and right.
He never ran out of entertainment.
But he just couldn't put up with me and love me.
I explained once again to him,
that Doctor Huo had a set marriage,
and he was looking to getting married each day.
But no matter how I explained, he just wouldn't hear it.
He just had to listen to those two lowly women!
He got rid of Doctor Huo.
Empress, you don't have to say more.
I've already decided not to take back my orders.
I found a flaw in that love letter.
That letter was faked!
The conversation between the two brothers was fake!
They received bribes from Consort Tao and Consort Shu!
But, right now all angry people in the Inner Palace say that.
If you evidence and witnesses to convince them, then
I'll reconsider.
I've already said this. They're just half-hearted to me.
Once they turn, they still say Doctor Huo is a paramour.
Then that just shows your evidence isn't enough.
Your Majesty, do you know why they don't believe me?
It's because they aren't even interested in knowing if Huo Yang Hong is innocent!
They're just interested in discussing those evil things!
They just enjoy discussing all the drama.
They won't even hear me explain!
Even with solid evidence, they won't even look at it.
Empress, I'm already a mess because of imperial things.
Are you trying to purposely interfere with me?
Why would I?
Anyways, I'm no longer in your heart.
I'd rather argue for Doctor Huo who treated me with whole-heartedly.
If you really are going to kill the doctor,
Then I should be punished, too.
I see the doctor in evenings. If we really have something going on...
Then I also am responsible.
Your Majesty, please go and kill both of us.
Let the whole country know what happened in the Inner Palace!
You're talking nonsense!
In the end, only when I was about to go ram into a pole,
The Emperor would listen.
He'd spare him and send him to become a soldier instead.
So that's how Doctor Huo was chased out of the palace.
Sadly, he wasn't very lucky. He barely saved his life,
Only to pass by Wolf Mountain to encounter an accident.
That wasn't an accident at all!
That was all planned out by someone.
Consort Tao and Shu worried that one day...
Doctor Huo would return and completely cure my heart disease.
So, they bribed the guards who took Doctor Huo,
So that when they passed Wolf Mountain, he would be thrown there.
So the wolves could kill him alive.
Get ready!
You hear that? Doctor Huo must be nearby.
Throw the meat out now! Hurry!
Come and eat!
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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 ♫