[ Episode 5 ]
Xiao Tan, your personality seems to change so quickly. A few days ago, you were using awful words about 8th Prince
and now you're delivering soup to curry his favor.
This is called, 'bowing your head while living under someone else's roof'.
Now that I have to depend on someone's charity
and I also can't leave any time soon.
I've already offended Prince so many times before. So now, it's time to fawn all over him.
That can also make my days here easier.
This time, when Prince got hurt after the hunt, is my best opportunity.
I'm still skilled in observing moods and understanding other people's thoughts.
However, only carp soup is best for healing wounds.
Why did you brew this pig trotter and soybean soup?
You don't understand why, right? Pig trotters have a lot of collagen.
It helps heal wounds and preserves the beauty of one's complexion.
8th Prince, Scholar Liu Shang is asking for an audience.
♫ The fireworks ended, then you lit a lamp and looked back ♫
♫ The mortal world gets tossed around. I lift my flute and sigh ♫
♫ Who keeps breaking the string? When the tune ends, each one leaves ♫
♫ There is no more fate, so why mention the old promises? ♫
♫ The moon waxes and wanes, who desires to be alone? ♫
♫ Enjoying the music alone while looking at the lantern's light, comes to an end ♫
♫ Time always slips by, our meeting is just a blurry moment ♫
♫ This face was guarded for a thousand years. ♫
♫ Willing to ride the wind to come and go ♫
♫ as flourishing blossoms fall all over the ground ♫
♫ The shifting sand may have faded but I am still waiting for you ♫
♫ Willing to accompany you as we walk up to the sky's horizon, ♫
♫ the clouds roll off and then return ♫
♫ By the wayside with you, I will never be seen, as lonely, again ♫
Greetings, 8th Prince.
I heard that Scholar Liu Shang is exceptional in both appearance and scholarship, with an unrivaled intelligence and talent.
After seeing you today, I feel very honored.
8th Prince is generous and righteous in caring for the kingdom.
Your demeanor is calm yet restrained, and your deliberations are balanced and strategic.
You are the one whom I admire.
Scholar, your praise is unwarranted.
I've sought your counsel on numerous occasions, but you have been traveling about, without any known residence.
Did you come today because you already have an answer for me?
Mars is residing in the heart constellation, and the sun has a bright shiny aura appearing. Politics in Dong Yue has taken a sudden change. A new storm is surely coming.
I am not that talented, but I want to dedicate my paltry efforts in assisting you.
May we have a more detailed discussion in the study.
8th Prince, please, after you.
Xiao Tan, 8th Prince must have some important affairs to discuss.
Hence, let's just deliver this pig's hoof soup some other time.
Okay. Let's go then.
Isn't that an arrow that only 8th Brother uses. Why is it with you?
I've arrived in Dong Yue several days ago. I kept my identity concealed and observed the current state of affairs.
When I discovered that Wei Zong Heng had stolen one of your engraved arrows,
I also found out that he was secretly plotting and uncovered his scheme.
Hence, I went to the hunting ground to set up beforehand.
I covertly watched the assassin that Wei Zong Heng secretly placed there, very closely.
Once they executed their plan, I then shot another arrow.
The situation then was so urgent I couldn't prevent 8th Prince from suffering some minor pain.
Thank you, Scholar, for devising such a strategy, that allowed me to survive that evil scheme of Wei Zong Heng.
8th Prince, it was my pleasure.
Then it means we can use Wei Zong Heng's plot to frame you, to topple Royal Consort Dugu.
Royal Father remains on guard against me. I shouldn't act rashly. I must wait for the right moment.
Right now, Wei Zong Heng and Royal Consort Dugu are highly favored by His Majesty.
If you try to further investigate this matter, His Majesty will surely suspect your motives and be more on guard against you.
Hence, we must wait for the right moment.
Scholar is indeed very meticulous in his deliberations. I'm the one who is reckless.
If 8th Brother wants to win the position of Crown Prince,
we just have to continue guarding against the evil schemes by Royal Consort Dugu and Wei Zong Heng.
Getting the position of Crown Prince is not that easy.
I still have to win the support of the senior officials of the Court.
Not only must 8th Prince be vigilant against Royal Consort Dugu,
you also must win the support of the senior officials of the Court.
Scholar, your thoughts are exactly the same as mine.
I studied astrology before. I know that a great Yellow River calamity that happens once every 10 years will occur soon.
If you take preventative measures and have a supply route to deliver food supplies to the affected areas,
you'll surely win the support of the righteous senior officials thereby increasing your chance of being named Crown Prince.
What you said is correct.
But... in regards to the accuracy of your prediction, I'm still a bit doubtful.
You can be at ease. Don't miss this chance for earning a major merit.
Scholar, you worked so diligently on a plan for me.
I'm willing to pay 10,000 taels of gold to hire you as my advisor here in 8th Prince's Manor.
8th Prince, I am just a commoner. I don't need that much money.
Why don't you just lend me a guest room? First, so I can have a place to settle in.
second, it will be more convenient to discuss affairs with you.
Of course, it is good that you are willing to live here in my manor.
Thank you, 8th Prince.
I just have one thing I don't understand.
Why did you choose me?
Do you still remember saving a boy who almost drowned in the southern part of the city more than 10 years ago?
Are you that boy?
After you rescued me, I met an old man of good moral reputation and prestige.
I was fortunate to become his disciple and learned a number of skills from him.
So 8th Brother and Scholar Liu Shang had such an encounter in the past.
8th Prince, there is a hot spring in the Yumen Mountains just on the outskirts of the city, that will be good for your wound.
Why don't you give it a try?
Thank you for recommending it.
I will take my leave now.
8th Brother, Scholar Liu Shang indeed has both intelligence and wisdom. He is indeed a rare talent and difficult to find.
This Mister Liu Shang could always guess what I was thinking.
8th Prince, Scholar Liu Shang claims that he is helping you, to repay a debt of gratitude,
but I find that person somewhat unusual.
What I hate the most is having skin contact with anyone.
Personally offering to assist him is already the utmost way of expressing my sincerity, but he also avoided contact.
8th Brother, what are you thinking?
Nothing.
It's just that this Scholar Liu Shang is indeed very suspicious.
I surely will have to test him.
Elder, your face changing technique is indeed magical.
I only used two... oh, wrong fingers.
Just 20% of my power.
Let me warn you, that mask must not get wet.
If it does, it will melt very easily.
Don't you have better silicone?
Silicone? What's that?
Alright already. Let's not talk about that anymore.
It's time that you fulfill your promise.
Who really are you?
Why do you know so much about Dong Yue?
Also, who really has the Soul Suppressing Orb now?
You must carefully observe the heavens for astrological phenomena.
When Mars is residing in the heart constellation, that will be the time that you'll see who has the Soul Suppressing Orb.
Hey, brat, are you fooling around with me again?
Quickly tell me who is the host of the Soul Suppressing Orb. Or else...
I will destroy this mask.
Elder, you may do as you please. If you destroy it,
I fear that you will never know who the host of the Soul Suppressing Orb is.
You...
Does your family know how mischievous you are?
As for why I know so much,
it seems that Elder isn't interested in knowing it anymore.
No, no... I'm still interested. Hurry up and tell me.
I once stayed with you day and night.
Of course, I know your identity.
As for who I really am... I am also the 8th Prince of Dong Yue,
the one who came here from the future.
Because of a time distortion, I ended up coming here,
an ancient Dong Yue, and met the 'me' of these present times.
It also means that in this Dong Yue of now, there are two of me.
Is what you said all true?
If you didn't lie to me,
that is really mystical then.
What you mean is... because of some strange phenomenon,
the future 'you' suddenly returned here to the present.
You appeared and the other you from the past didn't disappear, but instead, you both are able to coexist.
Oh, my, so magical. It's really true that there are all kinds of miracles in this vast, immense world.
Elder, I still have one question. Whenever I touch the Eldest Prince and the 8th Prince,
my hands feel like I'm getting Iightning shocks and won't stop shaking? What is the reason for that?
It seems that there is none of that between us.
Based on what you said earlier,
you came from the future, hence, you don't belong in this time period.
Based on the principles of mutual promotion and restraint, the two of you cannot completely co-exist.
Hence, you get the lightning sensation you felt when you touched 8th Prince.
This might be a subtle warning.
Hence, you mustn't touch any blood relatives of yours in this time.
General Wei, how do you explain this?
Your Highness, don't be mad. I indeed didn't expect that someone would be hiding in the hunting grounds.
I suspect that it was this new advisor of the 8th Prince,
Liu Shang, who intervened and foiled our plan.
I also have heard of this Liu Shang.
I heard that this person has outstanding intelligence and skilled in strategies.
Since he is now serving under the 8th Prince,
that's very disadvantageous for us.
Look at these flowers! These are my life!
I haven't hit you yet, so why are you dodging?! You... get out of here!
Are these still my flowers?
Butler Zhou.
Call me Head Butler! You...
Head Butler.
Scholar.
Scholar, didn't you say that you will move into our manor in a few more days from now?
Why are you here now?
I have an important matter to discuss with the Prince. Is he around?
Scholar, such bad timing. The Prince and Bodyguard Yu just left a moment ago.
They went to the hot springs in the Yumen Mountains for treatment.
I understand.
Butler, your flowers...
- How... - Talking about the flowers, let me tell you...
Look. Scholar, these flowers were really my life.
When I saw them blossom,
do you know how happy I was? Now that they've become like this,
Scholar, I... Scho-- Schol-- Scholar?
General Wei, you must come up with a countermeasure very soon.
Your Highness, I have one suggestion, let's use another person's hand to kill with.
Let's use the Eldest Prince to eliminate the 8th Prince.
What do you mean?
The Eldest Prince and Qu Tan'er, the Second Daughter of the Qu Family, are childhood sweethearts.
They have a very strong bond between them.
After the Qu Manor was raided, Qu Tan'er became a servant of the 8th Prince Manor.
We can use her to divide the Eldest Prince and 8th Prince.
When the time comes, we'll just watch by the wayside as the two tigers fight each other.
Once the 8th Prince loses his power, we just need to clean up what is left behind.
Dong Yue will then be all yours.
Call Qu Pan'er to come here to see me.
Yes, Your Highness.
Greetings, Eldest Lady.
Jing Xin said that the real Qu Tan'er was always being bullied by her.
I'm sure that she doesn't have any good intentions for coming here today.
Why are you here?
We are sisters. Of course, I came to visit you.
I heard that you are doing well here in 8th Prince Manor and have been promoted in rank.
Of course. I'm Qu Xiao Tan.
It was very easy for me to get to a higher level, so I could have fun.
Royal Noble Consort also treats me very well.
Look at this bracelet.
She granted this to me. I heard that it is a tribute from the Xi Yue Kingdom.
This color... This texture...
How much must this cost?
It can be so infuriating when you compare yourself with others.
How didn't we get such a good boss?
Qu Tan'er, you... dare break the jade bracelet that Royal Noble Consort personally gave me?
How should you be punished?
I... clearly gave it to you. How did it drop?
Who is shouting out here?!
You have disturbed my afternoon rest. What has happened?
Butler Zhou...
It's Head Butler.
Head Butler.
Qu Tan'er was too bold and broke the bracelet that Royal Noble Consort bestowed on me.
What?
We're in trouble... This is big trouble!
Qu Tan'er, you have been extremely reckless.
You actually dared to... break the jade bracelet personally bestowed by the Royal Noble Consort today?!
You... I must dish out some severe punishment to you!
Qu Pan'er, you deliberately dropped it to frame me.
You did it on purpose!
Qu Tan'er, not only did you break the jade bracelet given by Royal Noble Consort,
you even dare to make excuses?!
Take a look at what lesson I give you today!
Lady Pan'er, be more careful.
Lady Pan'er, come... Quickly get up.
This is the 8th Prince Manor. This isn't a place where a maid like you to just come and holler in.
Qu Tan'er is the Female Attendant for the 8th Prince Manor, hence, she is my person.
If you dare touch her again, I will not easily forgive you.
Informing 8th Prince, Qu Tan'er was bold enough
to break the bracelet that the Royal Noble Consort had bestowed on me. She should be punished.
Butler Zhou.
8th Prince.
This jade bracelet has a very clean break.
This doesn't appear to have been broken accidentally,,
but was deliberately cut to break easily.
If you have any complaints,
I can order the Palace's jade craftsman to examine it.
But once the truth is known, you will not escape the crime of slander.
8th Prince, 8th Prince...
I was just have a jest with my sister.
I indeed was the one who broke that bracelet. It has nothing to do with Qu Tan'er.
You're really something, Qu Pan'er! You dare to set me up. Where is your conscience?!
Qu Pan'er, I will spare you today.
But, if you dare to scheme here in my manor again
or bully my people, you will surely not be forgiven by me easily anymore.
Let me also give you some additional advice. Helping others
and distancing oneself from your own sister will eventually bring you trouble.
- Butler Zhou. - Present.
As the Head Butler, you should be protecting the people of this manor.
You didn't find out the truth and immediately wanted to punish a female attendant. How are you qualified to be a butler?
Relay my order to the whole manor that Qu Tan'er is to be respected. She must not be mistreated.
Yes.
Go now.
Send Qu Pan'er out.
Lady Pan'er.
- Qu Pan'er! - Xiao Tan!
Tan'er!
Come with me.
Okay.
♫ It's deep autumn again. Lighting a lamp during the night. ♫
♫ The swallows have gone home. When will my man returns? ♫
♫ These yellowing red words, am I removing them or not? ♫
♫ It's the yearning that's making people's heart more painful ♫
Hey, stop!
♫ Inside the bronze mirror, red silk fabrics ♫
♫ This lonely Jiangnan is still loud ♫
Now give me the divorce papers!
I'm not satisfied...
Mo Lian Cheng, you bastard! You dare to trick me?!
♫ Playing a tune with a zither, pressing on those ♫
Is this man in love?
He has this infatuated smile on his face.
♫ I crazily believed that you're doing well ♫
♫ The beautiful woman misses the autumn water day and night ♫
♫ One needle, one string, entrusting ♫
Come over and help me change my robes.
This prince is the weirdest person in this world.
He actually wants to change his clothes when it's still morning?
♫ doing well ♫
♫ Dipping a little ink to draw flying birds arriving during springtime ♫
Remove my belt.
♫ Playing a tune with a zither, pressing on those heart strings ♫
♫ Only when the wind brings back your scent ♫
♫ Would I crazily think that you're doing well ♫
♫ The beautiful woman misses the autumn water day and night ♫
♫ One needle, one string, entrusting my love far away ♫
♫ But how can I let you know about this coldness ♫
♫ Within the love letter, everything is fine ♫
- Stinky rascal! - How unruly.
You dare to be disrespectful to a prince.
Bastard, you dared to put your lips on me!
But yet, his kissing skills are quite good.
I did actually enjoy it a little. What's going on?
Do you have someone you like?
Has he confessed to you?
Is he trying to pursue me?
It seems like I still have all my charms.
Replying to your question, someone did court me before
and confess his love for me,
but... I still hadn't understood my feelings then.
How does that man look?
He is very, very handsome.
If the perfect score is 10, he gets a 9.
But... he's not as handsome as you.
You get a perfect score.
Perfect Ten!
It's already late. You may go now.
Remember, do not mention this to me again
or our meeting today, from now on.
Or else, you will get punished. Got it?
The root of your palm is of the water line.
If there are a lot of markings on one's palm,
it represents a water fortune.
A water fortune is equal to having a love fortune. (love fortune - peach blossom fortune)
You will meet the man of your dreams very soon.
Also, he will be a rich man.
That's so good! You're all knowing!
Xiao Tan, drink some water.
Jing Xin, let me give you a shortcut. When's your birthday?
9th day of the sixth month.
June of the lunar calendar is July on the solar calendar.
July should either be the zodiac sign of Cancer or Leo.
Jing Xin is gentle and virtuous.
One look and you can tell you would make an excellent housewife and mother for your family.
That is enough proof that you're a Cancer.
Whoever marries you, it will be his great fortune.
- Xiao Tan. - My turn! My turn!
It's my turn!
Slowly...
Don't rush. Let's have some order.
The 15th of the 8th month will be a full moon. Walk 50 steps from the south gate of the manor and stop.
Just quietly wait there, and you'll meet your fated love.
That magical?
Not that I want to scold you, but people like you with an earth sign are a headache.
If you like someone, just say it. What's the point of crying?
- Indeed. - Right!
Xiao Tan, it would be good if we could enjoy ourselves like this every day.
Too bad, Butler Zhou won't allow it.
Say, what zodiac sign could Butler Zhou be?
Butler Zhou?
He doesn't belong to these 12 zodiac signs.
He has his own unique zodiac sign, called, the 'Pain in the Neck' sign.
Indeed...
I think that the butler of Qu Manor should also belong to that same zodiac sign.
Xiao Tan, do you still remember how we made fun of the butler at the Zhou Manor before?
We placed pepper inside his tea.
He got so angry and kept cursing in the garden for a long time.
What nonsense are you saying?
Xiao Tan... quickly help tell mine as well. I was born on the 6th of the 8th month.
- Why doesn't Xiao Tan remember the things we did when we were little anymore? -...your relationship will not go so well.
But don't get worried.
If you're unlucky in love, you'll get lucky in gambling. Just go north, there is a casino there.
Today, go make a few bets and you might win a fortune.
Oh, my...
Scholar, have you settled in? Have you become accustomed to the manor yet?
If you have anything you need, just instruct the butler.
Thank you, 8th Prince for worrying. I'm doing quite fine.
It's just that no one is cleaning up my room. I want to borrow your Female Attendant if I may.
I don't know whether 8th Prince can accommodate me.
Why does he insist on having Tan'er? What is his purpose?
8th Prince, although Qu Jiang Lin has been exiled, Court politics are still unpredictable.
Your Attendant was the Second Daughter of the Qu Manor. I wanted to ask after certain items once owned by the family.
We must plan ahead.
How can he always guess what I'm thinking?
8th Prince.
Will you allow my request?
I will tell Tan'er to do so.
Thank you, Prince.
Wei Zong Heng and Royal Noble Consort Dugu will surely not give up easily.
If you go out, you must heighten your protection.
Of course.
Scholar, you are very intelligent and highly skilled in strategies,
but I hope that you will not forget the word 'loyalty'.