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[Legend of the Phoenix]
[Episode 36]
Yan Kuan and Yang Zheng, these two brothers, are fleeing to the north.
These three counties are on the way to Beidian.
You need to put more people there to check thoroughly.
Make these three counties invincible.
Yes.
Be careful. The brothers know how to change faces.
Their skills are high and it's hard to tell truth and lies apart. But there's a fault.
If you discover any suspicious people, arrest them.
Take a candle and put it up to their face, then their masks will melt.
Yes. We understand.
Go now.
Yes.
Brother Lang, come to the countries with me tomorrow morning.
We have to catch the Yan brothers this time.
We can't let them return to the Princess.
We both know that once they go back, they'll convince the Princess to protest again.
Now that Liang just got through the natural disasters. The people are still recovering from them.
The lands are frail. We can't have wars again.
You're right.
Marshal, on the way back from Bei Qiu Mountain, we met Yan Zheng.
We fought him a couple of times. Not only did he not respond,
But, he escaped frantically.
Our horses were injured and couldn't chase after him.
Although, I saw that on the opposite side, there was Consort Ning.
They let you see on purpose.
I don't think so. Originally, we planned to go from Nan Qiu Mountain.
We changed plans in the middle.
The opponents couldn't possibly know.
Yan Kuang and Yan Zheng are deceitful.
There is no reason for the Emperor
not to announce Ning Zhi's disappearance. Even if he is hiding it,
the Empress Dowager's spies would've told me.
That's true. Her Majesty knows I'm here.
If there's anything like that, she'd send someone to inform me.
It might be Yan brothers usual trick.
There's a big chance the Ning Zhi in the palace is a fake.
Brother, I need you to return to the palace to investigate.
Okay, I'll go back soon.
Kang 'er's writing is getting better.
That's right. Kang'er is the most ambitious one among other princes.
Greetings, Consort Ning. Greetings, Your Majesty.
Lang Kun, didn't you go with Wei Guang to catch Yan Kuan and Yan Zheng? Why're you back?
Don't ask now. These few days...has anything strange happened?
Nope.
Then...have you seen Consort Ning often?
What is it?
Have you discovered she is different?
Or there's something to her?
No.
The Emperor has arrived!
Kang 'er.
Miss me yet?
Greetings, Father.
Your writing is very good today.
[Ning]
Did you see Ning Zhi?
I did. There wasn't anything wrong.
Her Majesty has seen Ning Zhi often.
She didn't think anything was up.
Don't worry, the one Yan Zheng has is fake.
Consort Ning is in the palace.
Report!
Speak.
Grand Marshal Wei, we found Yan Zheng took Consort Ning to a village in the mountains.
They had about fifteen or sixteen people. Consort Ning couldn't struggle free,
She was whipped while walking.
After fainting, she was sprayed with cold water and forced to keep walking.
Brother, our armies are right at the corner of the mountain.
Tell them to surround the area.
But, don't act rashly.
Ning Zhi may actually be in their hands.
I'm going to go find her.
Wei Guang, leave it to me.
Once you see Consort Ning, you will stop being reasonable because you care too much.
I know what I'm doing.
Lord Yan, Wei Guang, and his people are at the foot of the mountian.
And they surrounded both mountains.
Wei Guang wasn't seen, neither was Lang Kun.
Based on what I see, Wei Guang is on his way here.
Use my "spider web" strategy.
Once he steps into the territory, put the plan into action, got it?
Yes.
What are you doing?
Nothing. I just wanted you to pay back for some things.
We've fought so much now that there're emotions.
Here, drink this first.
Then, we'll fight.
Put down all your weapons, or else I'll slash his throat.
Listen, I will count to three, if they don't let me go,
You all shoot Consort Ning!
Wei Guang, don't mind me. Kill that scoundrel!
Wei Guang, with my last breath I'll tell you...
His Majesty is nothing, I don't love him at all!
I've loved you my whole life!
Next life, I'll find you.
Shoot!
Search!
It's Princess Royal's sidekick.
You're a sly person.
You used the trick Yan Zheng used on you.
Yan Zheng thought his face-changing is perfect, but once he speaks, he is exposed.
He hoped I would lose focus because of Ning Zhi.
So, I fulfilled his hope.
Tell me straight. I'm really worried
Your heart will soften once you see the fake Ning Zhi.
That day, what Yan Zheng did to me,
makes me really hate him. I want to kill that scoundrel.
But you seized that opportunity.
However, I do want to tell you,
Thank you.
Lord Zhou, you haven't eaten for two days.
This meal is for you.
Consort, if you want me to print my thumbprint,
And take all your blame,
I think you should stop wasting your time.
I'll give you another day to think about it.
After one day, I won't go easy.
One day isn't needed.
You can do whatever right now.
If you don't, I'll go back to prison.
You!
Your Majesty, something happened over at Consort Min!
What happened?
Her Majesty came upon thieves while transporting grains.
All soldiers were killed
and all the grain was stolen.
I want to know...how is Consort Min?
Thankfully, she is fine.
How could this be? The past two times, nothing happened.
That's right...
Greetings, Your Majesty.
How are you feeling?
I'm fine now. From what the official just said...
What will the people do if there is no food?
Ban Ling 'er.
-Consort Ning. -Bow.
Are you all better now?
It's all my fault. I was busy with helping and couldn't ask how you were.
I should congratulate you becoming a consort. Isn't that what you always wanted?
Consort Ning, are you blaming me?
This was all His Majesty's idea.
I didn't choose this.
We can't control our fate.
Becoming a consort is what your fate planned.
That doesn't need to be explained.
I came...to ask you.
Why would the transportation of grains be interfered?
One, there are many thieves during hard times.
But a stable route would be chosen.
Two, there were soldiers to escort the grains.
How would they just let the grains be stolen so easily?
Tell me now.
It's like this...I've already transported the rice to the storehouse.
I was thinking if there was a way
so the rice could be transported quickly to Bei Huan.
But, Lord Zhou,
He used his position to take credit.
He privately transported the rice to Bei Huan.
And he also came upon thieves.
All the transportation guards died.
I'm really sad. So many people died.
The Emperor has arrived!
-Ban Ling 'er. -Your Majesty.
Alright now, I know everything.
I'm relieved you're safe.
The official already told me you don't have to do with it.
It was the food transporter, Zhou Guan Zhong, being greedy. He needs to be executed.
Your Majesty, if I found out about it a couple of hours earlier,
This wouldn't have happened.
Don't blame yourself now.
The trip was tough, let's go back and rest.
Your Majesty, I'll leave now.
Consort Min, this whole trip must've troubled you.
How come you haven't slept yet?
Are you still unhappy because of what happened?
Approximately, the food will arrive at the disaster areas tomorrow.
But, thousands of people will still starve to death.
Then I'll ask you. Did you tell the Heavens to make it rain and cause disaster?
No.
Then, did you tell Lord Zhou to do something stupid like that?
Of course not.
Alright, do you still have to blame yourself now?
Zhou Guan Zhong was smart. He hung himself as soon as he is exposed.
Or else, I will cut him into pieces.
Your Majesty, I don't know if I should say this or not.
Tell me.
After returning, I found the look in Consort Ning's eyes
Was different from before.
You've worried too much these days.
You've thought too much.
Maybe that is.
Alright.
Yesterday, Lang Kun told me Yan Zheng had been killed.
Now, Wei Guang is chasing after Yan Kuan.
His worry is reasonable.
Yan Kuan has to be executed for the safety of Liang.
Do you still remember Lord Zhou Guan Zhong?
I do.
Think about it.
The explosion in Yong Dong gate
made many people homeless. Lord Zhou Guan Zhong was in charge of transporting and distributing food supplies.
When he met them, he was crying while distributing.
I remember now. What about him?
He was a kind person. I don't understand
why a good governor like him
would transport the food supply through Yue Hua mountain because of greed.
He is very experienced, so why didn't he know that Yue Hua Mountain is dangerous?
No matter how experienced one is, he might still make mistakes.
Your Grace, don't you think there is more to it?
Ning Zhi, this is none of your business.
Also, we already had a conclusion for this.
His Majesty will announce it soon.
This case had something to do with Ban Ling'er, which reminds me of Yong Dong Gate's explosion.
If someone was greedy, it had to be Ban Ling'er, not Lord Zhou.
I will send the Empress Dowager's people to look into it.
Ning Zhi, you can't even protect yourself right now.
You need to take care of yourself.
I've seen people who are like Ban Ling'er.
She will target you sooner or later.
Whatever comes, comes. There is no need to worry about me.
And you have been harsh to the people in the back palace.
I know how to manage the back palace.
I heard you wanted to see me. How can I help?
Consort Ming, my brother is ill.
He needs 20 to see a doctor.
I know that you won't help me for nothing.
So I have a big secret to offer.
What illness does your brother have?
-Diabetes. -Diabetes?
Diabetes is tough.
20 is probably not enough. I will give you 50.
Thank you, your Grace.
Your Grace, the day when Consort Ning's poison acted up,
I saw a man behind the screen divider
when I was getting the doctor.
-Get the doctor! -Yes.
Did he see you?
No. He didn't know that I saw him.
OK. Be careful and don't tell anyone.
I will use you when it's time.
Yes.
Those pomegranates were from Guang Bei.
I got them especially for you.
And this comforter was from the people in the capital. I really like it.
Sister, I have something to ask you.
What a coincident. I have something
to talk to you, too. You go first.
Lord Zhou's confession said that he transported the
food supplies through Yue Hua because of greed.
But he encountered bandits.
The food supplies were robbed, and the officials were killed.
Was that so?
That's true.
But Lord Zhou, as the highest ranking governor,
why didn't he do it himself?
Sister, why are you asking this?
I know Lord Zhou and I know that he is a good man.
So I thought I ask.
-Leave us. -Yes.
Are you doubting me?
Do I have to?
That's right, you didn't say it.
But your doubts are on your face.
You think Lord Zhou is a good man, right?
I don't agree.
He was going to lead his man up to the mountain, so he can get all the credit.
But he got sick all of sudden and had to stay here. What's so strange about that?
Then was his sickness old or new?
I see that you don't believe what I say.
This Lord Zhou is not that interesting.
I actually have something more interesting about you to tell you.
We are sisters after all.
If we have misunderstandings because of bouts,
that's not very good.
Please do tell.
The day your poison acted up, I was in your palace as well.
Because I was nervous about you, so I tripped and fell.
I accidentally saw man's feet
behind the screen divider.
What then?
And then I saw the reflection from the brass mirror,
that man was General Wei.
You don't have to worry, sister.
I'm not planning on telling this to anyone.
I just hope that my trust
can earn yours.
Ban Ling'er,
I am not afraid of rumors, because I never hide anything.
But you,
if you are not hiding something,
why are you threatening me with these gossips?
You are trying to stop me from investigating Lord Zhou's case, right?
Since you don't take on my offer, then I've said what I had to say.
I will keep your secret,
but there are many people in this palace. There might be other
maids who saw General Wei.
Once this is exposed,
it has everything to do with his Majesty's dignity and your life.
Don't worry about it.
Ok.
It's late. His Majesty is waiting for me to dine with him.
I should go.
Greetings, your Majesty.
Consort Ning, why are you here?
Your Majesty, I heard about the robbery of the food supply.
I hereby asking your Majesty
to let me go to Bei Huai and help relieve the disaster.
That's a good thought. People like you.
I think it's good for you to go.
Thank you, your Majesty.
Be safe.
I shall leave now.
Your Majesty, do you really feel good about letting Consort Ning to help?
What's not good about it?
If there is something you want to say, please do say.
Your Majesty,
have you heard about
the empress slapping two maids in the garden yesterday?
I heard about it.
I thought she has changed,
but I didn't think that she is still the same.
If she keeps doing this, she will get locked up again.
Your Highness misunderstood the empress.
Her Grace was not been irrational this time.
She did it because of Consort Ning.
If these two women spread the secret about Consort Ning,
not only Consort Ning will be involved,
you will also be embarrassed.
What secret?
Consort Ming, is there something you know and I don't?
Tell me now.
I'm sorry.
What are you hiding from me?
The day Consort Ning's poison acting up,
I saw general Wei standing
behind the screen divider in her bedroom.
Why didn't you say anything?
I was afraid
you were going to hurt Consort Ning.
I didn't mean to.
You've disappointed me.
I'm sorry.
Consort Ning helped me before.
I can't let her reputation been destroyed.
After I know about it,
I have been worrying. I felt like I've disappointed you.
I haven't been sleeping well.
Wei Guang, that's too much!
If I'm not cutting you to piece,
I don't deserve to be the emperor.
Your Majesty, don't be impulsive.
No matter how angry you are,
you need to mind your health.
I was really afraid.
General Wei and Ye Ning Zhi
are very respected.
I was the only person seeing it.
I don't have any proof...
I know.
I need to hold it in for now.
I can't do anything without evidence.
Once I have it,
I will announce it that
their respectful Consort Ning and General Wei
are actually despicable.
Thank you.
Wei Guang.
Thank you.
You do it.
Thank you.
Why are you here so fast?
I thought I will have to wait until tomorrow.
They said that it seems like it's going to rain harder.
So we got here as soon as we could.
I've never seen such heavy rain.
How long have you been here?
Three days. I got here as soon as I got your message.
Have you eaten yet?
Not yet.
Let's eat then.
Wei Guang, how is the situation?
Thousands of people have starved to death. Thank you the food supply arrived.
If not, three thousand more people would die.
What do you think about Lord Zhou's case?
I have the same feeling.
There must be more to it.
Is Lord Zhou buried yet?
The governors here put his body with other starved villagers
and buried in the hill.
Many buildings here were collapsed.
People here are from over there.
Your Majesty,
Consort Ning has arrived at Bei Huai safely.
How is the situation?
The disaster is not over yet, also...
Say it.
General Wei also went there and is helping to relive the disaster with Consort Ning.
You may leave.
Yes.
It's too important. I couldn't tell anyone, but you.
You are the leader of the back palace, and you are like a sister to Consort Ning.
I believe that
you must have a way to help Consort Ning. If the secret gets out,
Consort Ning will be in trouble. Only you can help her.
How do I help her?
If Consort Ning did do it,
she will take responsibility for it.
Did you see Lang Kun?
Your Grace.
-I'm here. -Lang Kun.
-Leave us. -Yes.
Lang Kun, go to Bei Huai and tell Ning Zhi and Wei Guang
that don't work together, so they don't look suspicious.
What happened?
Ban Ling'er saw Wei Guang in Ning Zhi's room when Ning Zhi's poison acted up.
I think she would definitely tell his Majesty about this.
But why isn't his Majesty doing anything?
They are probably waiting for them to expose themselves.
So you have to tell them about it.
I will send people to Bei Huai now.
Don't send people. Just go by yourself.
This is big. No one can know this.
But your pulse has been weird.
I need to stay here and treat you.
There is not time for that.
Don't worry, I will take meds on time.
I will take care of myself. You need to go now.
Remember, you need to stay calm.
You can't have big emotional swings. I will be back soon.
Consort Ning, General Wei,
this person was Lord Zhou's doctor, Doctor Zhang.
Greetings, Consort Ning, General Wei.
No need to be this polite. Please rise.
Thank you, your Grace.
Dr. Zhang, you were treating Lord Zhou.
What was wrong with him?
Lord Zhou had a terminal disease.
He knew that he is not going to live long.
He was afraid that he was going to get punished,
so he...
Report.
General, Da Yang Mountian had a mudslide.
Everyone was trying to save the villagers. We don't have people to go to Da Yang Mountian.
Consort Ning,
it seems that I have to go myself.
I will go with you.
Arrest these two.
Yes.
General Wei, what's this for?
Investigate them separately.
Compare their confession of
the three days before Lord Zhou passes.
Yes.
Just investigate them here. Investigate Doctor Zhang first.
Don't be so harsh on him. Get him to diagnose villagers after.
Yes.
Take them down.
Consort! General!
General! Consort!
I didn't do anything!
Brother Lang, what brought you here?
The Empress asked me to notify you two
to separate your ways as soon as possible. The general needs to go back to Bei Dian,
and Consort Ning, you need to go back to the palace.
Brother Lang, what happened?
The day when Consort Ning's poison was acting up,
Ban Ling'er saw you in her palace. She already told the Empress.
The Emperor must've known this. She would not let it go easily.
I know.
She threatened me with this before and asked me to drop Lord Zhou's case.
What are you doing here then?
I have to investigate the truth of Lord Zhou's death.
General Wei also has his reasons.
Da Yang Moutain had a mudslide, which covered the whole village. Countless people died.
The local military force needs General Wei's help. He needs to do his best.
I'm afraid that once his Majesty starts to doubt you,
you can't make yourselves clear. Also, there is Consort Ming.
His Majesty has been doubting us anyways.
If not, why was I harmed by Yan Kuan?
Ban Ling'er has everything to do with Lord Zhou's death. The more she does this,
the more it can prove that she is the actual culprit.
We have to make our move first.
I second.
Ok.
Brother Lang, you are a doctor. Help us save some more people.
Ok ok. I'm all yours.
Here, have him take this.
Ok.
I will have to go now. Remember what the empress said.
Be careful. Don't let others catch you.
Don't worry. We will be careful.
Brother Lang, use my horse.
Ok. Thanks.
Brother Lang,
if the Empress is doing ok, please come back.
We need doctors here.
I will be back.
General Wei, let's go to the village in Da Yang Mountain.
I feel like there are more people under the debris.
Ok. Let's go.
Your Grace,
Your Grace.
You are back, finally.
Didn't you say that you will be back tomorrow? Why did you just get here now?
There were more mudslides in Bei Huai, so I stayed to help.
I took off yesterday afternoon and head back to the capital.
You must've not slept yet.
Wei Guang lent me his horse. I got here quite fast.
Thank you for coming all this way.
I wonder when this disaster will be over.
Did you tell Ning Zhi about Ban Ling'er? What are they planning on doing?
I was going to convince them,
but they convinced me to stay to help.
Consort Ning seemed prepared.
It is true that she can't distract herself with these things.
Forget it. The politics and the dramas in the back palace
all leave to me.
Ning Zhi should focus on save people.
You are also saving people, your Grace.
All you say is comforting me.
You are a good doctor, and they need doctors.
You should just go back there and help them.
How are you feeling, your Grace?
I'm fine.
I have been taking walked per your order.
I've also been taking meds on time. I should be fine.
That's good.
Let me get you some new meds.
And then, I will head back to Bei Huai.
Take care.
Your Majesty.
I saw a man's feet behind the screen divider.
I was scared and I thought that was an intruder.
But the person did seem worried. He was very calm.
And you saw him, too?
Yes.
I saw the reflection
of General Wei standing behind the divider.
You heard that?
Leave us.
Yes.
This is such an embarrassment.
And embarrassment that shall be known by others.
But it had something to do with highly decorated General Wei.
Wei Guang did do lots of good for Liang,
but he also committed a crime.
Even the highest ranking governors
shall not be tolerated in the imperial court.
Your Majesty,
I understand your suffering.
I will do as you say,
and ask the governors to be quiet about this.
You are right, Lord Chancellor.
Wei Guang and Ye Ning Zhi will be back tomorrow.
I take the governors to the shrine.
Do as I say.
Brother Lang, you will stay here. We have to get going.
Ok. I will do my best. Be careful.
Everyone,
there have been many natural disasters in our country this year.
The people have been suffering.
Now that the disasters are been relieved,
I will go to the temple to pray
for safety for Liang.
Your Majesty,
I should be going to the ceremony with you.
If I don't,
that would be like Yang without Yin. People will laugh at us.
You have made mistakes. Aren't you afraid that you will anger the gods?
Very good.
The consort who will accompany the emperor is not the rightful one.
She took people's lives and committed a huge crime.
If this kind of person can go to the ceremony,
wouldn't that anger the gods?
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