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[Legend of Fuyao]
[Episode 16]
It's been quite some time.
Senior Pei, it has been a while.
Our grudges are ours alone.
Please let Seven go.
I'll be the one to set the rules.
You're in no place to say a word.
Both of you must die!
Seven!
Why is it you?
Where is Seven?
You're going to die, yet you're worried about someone else.
You're going to die today!
Who is it?
Show yourself!
Why is it you again?
I should be the one asking you that.
I'm kind enough to save a damsel in distress.
Shouldn't you at least thank me?
Sure.
There's a beautiful commandery princess lying here.
Take her with you.
- You're welcome. - Naughty.
Answer me.
Have you been waiting out here for long?
Are you just waiting for a chance to strike so that I have to thank you?
Once is not enough. I'll need more.
I can't be bothered to talk to you.
I'm in a hurry to save someone.
Hey! If I can find him, do I get the credit?
Seven!
How is Seven?
He's fine.
When I cut the rope, you'll fall.
I'll catch you.
All right.
Don't touch me!
That little body of yours is quite heavy.
Seven!
- Fu Yao... - I'm here!
I knew you'd come save me.
It's because of this. I'll take it off!
- Hold on. - Why?
The Englobement Bell is connected to his life now.
If you take it out now, he'll die.
What do we do then?
Godfather.
Who told you to do that?
I don't think we should let Zhan Bei Ye live.
Since he escaped from the fire in the courier inn
he's been an underlying threat to us.
I'm worried that he'll expose your plans.
He might do you harm!
- So I-- - I've already told you.
The man must not be killed.
Not only is he not to be killed
but he even has to be held in the highest regard.
Now that the Englobement Bell is of no use to us
how can I bargain with Zhan Nan Cheng if you kill him?
Godfather, you mean...
I don't wish to meddle with Tiansha Kingdom.
I'd rather not offend either of the brothers.
If you kill him here
it will be even harder to explain the theft of the Englobement Bell.
I understand.
Her Ladyship is here.
I hope that she won't let Xuanyuan Min get away this time.
What is this?
Take Seven with you!
Leave this to me!
What about you?
Go!
Don't die!
Don't worry. I won't die so easily.
Let's go!
Seven!
Seven! Seven!
Seven!
Fu Yao!
Zhan Bei Ye!
How can we take the Englobement Bell off?
Well?
Luckily, you've transferred your internal force to him so he'll live.
Internal force?
Stand guard, I'll retrieve the Englobement Bell.
Yes.
It's done.
Seven!
Seven?
Seven!
Fu Yao...
Seven!
Thank you.
He's wounded by the coldness of the Englobement Bell.
I'll need to agglomerate my internal force to heal him.
Please look after Seven.
Be careful.
I'll be right back.
I thought there wasn't anything you couldn't pull off.
But it seems like you need my help.
Exactly.
I really can't handle this without you.
Answer me.
Why did you deliberately get yourself stabbed by me?
If I didn't do that, would you have stopped?
You've made me become an ungrateful friend.
But everyone just remembers how righteous you were then.
The leaves have already taken form.
We can't keep fighting with them.
They aren't flesh and blood.
They don't fight using a certain method, so we can't handle them in normal ways.
It worked!
This is really hard to tackle.
Run! Quickly!
Quickly!
It's you?
If it weren't for her, you would've died today.
What happened?
Are you really worried about me?
I just didn't want you to die at the hands of another.
My King!
Those people were nowhere to be seen when my life was in peril
and now, they come running over.
Since they are coming
and I've already found Seven as well as the Englobement Bell
I'll leave the rest to you.
I'm off.
You--
We should finish the entire act.
If you leave now, who would I act this one out with?
Godfather, it seems quiet.
Could the king be...
He's here!
Hurry!
Here, take this lady with you.
My King, what happened in the woods?
What happened?
Elder Statesman, are you displeased that I succeeded the throne?
Is that why you tried to have me assassinated in the woods?
Assassinated?
Why would you say that, My King?
Heaven and Earth can vouch for my loyalty to you!
Tell me about the monsters in the woods then.
If I hadn't run into that girl today, if she hadn't been wounded instead of me
I would be dead by now!
My King, those things in the woods aren't monsters.
They aren't assassins either.
It could have been the Test of Gods.
The Test of Gods?
How is that?
I remember it was recorded in the historical records that
generations of benevolent kings had to pass an obstacle
that the gods set up for them before taking the throne.
This obstacle is called the Test of Gods.
If the king can pass the Test of Gods successfully
the nation shall thrive and prosper!
This is an omen of great fortune!
The king is valiant!
Elder Statesman, is this true?
Absolutely.
Good.
It seems that the gods are in favor of keeping me on the throne.
I won't have to worry that someone will covet it.
Definitely.
My King, look at you.
Didn't you make it out completely unharmed?
Elder Statesman, that lass deserves the credit for protecting me.
Have her sent to my palace another day.
I will surely do that.
It's just that I don't know where that woman is from...
so I...
Elder Statesman, are you asking me about some young lass from your manor?
She's from my manor?
Godfather, you're--
[The youngest daughter of the Yuwen family is of the sun-blade fortune.]
When they sent that young lady from Changning
they said that her birth chart is one in ten thousand.
I thought those were just words of flattery so I didn't believe them.
After that mess today...
Guess what?
This is what a dominant star is.
Godfather, are you thinking about...
We didn't manage to get rid of Xuanyuan Min today.
He really isn't as simple as he seems.
We can only proceed slowly with our plans now.
Since Xuanyuan Min is certain that Yuwen Zi saved him
she is the best pawn we can plant at his side.
This is fate...
[Capital Inn]
Fifth Brother.
Is he getting better?
He's pulled through.
How pitiful.
He's been tortured to such a state.
He's fine.
Right now, Fu Yao is the one in trouble.
Young Mistress, you stole the limelight at the hunting grounds yesterday.
Elder Statesman will come to see you later.
Aren't you going to get ready?
What did you say?
Qi... Qi Zhen is coming here?
The veil isn't the most important thing.
If you forget about the birthmark on your face, you'll be in trouble.
How do you--
Young Mistress, you're so careless.
My master told me to look after you.
Who is your master?
Could it be Zhan Bei Ye?
Although Prince Lie is renowned throughout the kingdoms
he's nothing compared to my master.
Is it that swindler?
Young Mistress, don't bother asking.
I won't say a word.
Elder Statesman Qi has arrived!
Yuwen Zi greets Elder Statesman Qi.
What is the matter?
Are you scared of me?
Since I came to the manor, this is the first time I'm seeing you.
Everyone says that you're a famous and influential figure.
I'm worried that I might not know the right etiquette
and might end up offending you.
Oh?
What else have they said about me?
Tell me.
They said that you're the hero of Taiyuan Kingdom.
If it weren't for you, the current Taiyuan Kingdom wouldn't have existed.
They also said that it's the blessing of a lifetime
to get the chance to come to your manor.
What is the matter?
The doctor at your manor, Dong Zong, said that...
I contracted a contagious illness at the hunting grounds.
It can be passed on through contact.
I'm afraid that you'll be...
Moreover, I look ugly.
I have a birthmark on my face.
I'm worried that it might give you a fright.
However beautiful a woman is
she can't look that nice if she has no virtue or talent.
I can tell that you have a good presence of mind.
You're well-mannered.
That's already fine conduct.
That's much more important than good looks.
Thank you for the compliment.
But you were too bold!
How dare you collude with those villains!
Colluded with them?
Qi Zhen had already discussed with his confidants
to pick out a consort for you.
However, they didn't expect you to think of that in advance
and made the first move.
I just wanted to observe what they would do
and let them play their tricks.
However, after that incident at the hunting grounds
I've come up with a new plan.
Not only can it mess up Qi Zhen's plan
but it can also keep those I wish to hold onto.
I... I'm just a woman who has spent her life at home.
How could I dare collude with anyone?
Tell me.
How did you save the king at the hunting grounds yesterday?
Yesterday at the hunting grounds
I was just curious about how the King of Taiyuan looks
so I headed in there.
Who knew that the winds would suddenly start blowing fiercely
and that the leaves would take the form of man?
Is that right?
Every word I said is true.
The leaves in human form came at me.
I was so frightened, so I ran away quickly.
I happened to run into the king.
What happened next?
Those leaves came charging at me and the king.
I was terrified.
Right then, who knew that the king would... he...
he actually...
What did he do?
The king... he hid behind me.
I was so shocked, I didn't know where else to run.
I could only hold onto the king and await for my doom.
Just at that moment, someone shot a fire arrow.
The leaves started burning up.
Did you see who shot the arrow?
I just got to Taiyuan a while ago so I don't know anyone.
And I had such a fright yesterday
that I passed out.
When I woke up, I was already back at the manor.
Is that really true?
Every word is true.
It seems that someone is secretly protecting the king.
This is a blessing to Taiyuan Kingdom.
And to you as well.
The King is adamant that you saved his life.
He ordered me to send you to the palace as his consort.
How am I worthy of that? I...
You just have to remember that you were born a dominant star.
You are meant to do great things.
It's a great blessing to Taiyuan that we are to cooperate together.
Do you understand?
The king...
Elder Statesman Qi... do you really think so highly of me?
I do.
Once you marry into the palace, I'll make sure you become queen.
But you must understand.
I'm the one who recommended you.
Whether your life is a blessing or hell comes down to just a few words from me.
It's my pleasure to share the burdens of Elder Statesman Qi.
I'll take care of your family after you marry into the palace.
Don't you worry.
From now on, you're my goddaughter.
I thank Elder Statesman Qi on behalf of my family.
From now on, I...
I'll do as Godfather wishes.
I'll send someone over to teach you the etiquette
of the royal palace.
My child...
Don't let me down.
Yes.
Get up.
The Englobement Bell has been returned to its owner.
I've also found Seven.
Why am I still staying here?
If you wish to leave, I won't be able to hold you back.
All I ask is that you take some pity on me and be more understanding.
Of course I can't run away.
If I do, every servant who attended to me here
as well as all of the Yuwen family back in Changning
will be implicated.
However...
However, I can't just sit around waiting.
I can't sit and wait for Qi Zhen to marry me into the palace.
I guess... you have an idea?
It's all right, you can eat first.
There's no need to wait for Fifth Brother--
Slow down!
I'll serve you some rice.
Slow down. Just slow down!
There's enough for everyone.
Thank you.
It's been so tough on you.
Who knew you'd suffer so much because of the bell?
Look at how thin you've become.
I was scared you wouldn't make it.
I'm all right.
All right...
But Fu Yao is trapped in Elder Statesman's manor now.
Because of me.
I have to eat more to have the strength to save her.
Have you come up with a plan to save her?
I... I was very drowsy back then
but I remember how to get around the manor really well.
I don't know much but I never brag about my memory.
Don't worry.
Are you going to sneak into the manor to save Fu Yao?
That's exactly what I was thinking too!
We'll do it together!
What are you talking about?
What could we possibly talk about?
Right?
Did you just get back?
You must be hungry, I'll serve you some rice.
I'm warning both of you.
Don't stir up any trouble.
Godfather.
How was it?
Commandery Princess Pei said that
she didn't take anyone out of the water dungeon.
I wanted to ask more
but she threw a huge tantrum.
So I could only...
How ridiculous.
What does she take my manor for?
Convey my orders.
Without my permission, no one is to let Pei Yuan out of the manor.
Whoever defies my orders... will be killed.
Yes.
I've also asked around.
Commandery Princess Pei took that child from the dungeon
to the hunting grounds.
For some unknown reason, she returned home wounded.
The child has also gone missing.
Godfather, do you think that Zhan Bei Ye has taken
the Englobement Bell back?
I guessed as much.
It was odd that Zhan Bei Ye showed up that day.
He singled me out in front of Xuanyuan Min.
He might've already known where the bell was.
Forget it.
We'll just watch and see how things turn out.
Yes.
Speaking of which, there's news from the palace today.
It's said that Zhang He Nian went to the palace alone early this morning.
The king summoned him over.
Oh?
No one knows what they discussed.
However, according to the agent we planted in the marquis' manor
it has to do with the wages
of the garrisons troops and the Eight Commandants.
Wages?
Did they overhear any specific details?
Well... When Zhang He Nian went into the palace
the king sent away all of the servants.
No specific information came from the palace either.
Godfather, don't worry.
The king is surrounded by our men.
You can set your mind at ease.
Set my mind at ease?
In the past 37 years of my officialdom, I've never once set my mind at ease.
Your scouts only found out superficial information.
As for Xuanyuan Min's true intention...
I'm afraid...
The king's marriage must not be delayed any longer.
Godfather, are you really going to place all your bets on Miss Yuwen?
There are millions of celestial signs and thousands of sides to a person.
How could it be enough to leave just one way out?
Good.
We're selecting a consort for the king.
This isn't a chance for you to take bribery.
Every candidate, her family background
age, birth chart, and personality are all very important.
You must not overlook anything.
Look at this. What kind of girl is she?
The daughter of Jundong County's magistrate?
How can such a lowly girl be a candidate?
Take that away.
Is it time?
Put them away.
These are the scrolls of the chosen candidates.
One of them will be the Queen of Taiyuan.
Every one of you must bear in mind that nothing must go wrong.
Yes!
This is a lot of kerosene!
Where did you get it from?
There's going to be a massive fire tonight.
I'll sneak away disguised of a servant.
There will be a burned corpse in the north quarters.
Then, Yuwen Zi will no longer exist.
Young Mistress, you really thought this through.
However well thought out it may be, I'll need your assistance.
Haven't you ever thought of taking a look at the palace of Taiyuan?
It could be very interesting.
Spare me.
Godfather, these are the candidates for the king's consort.
The Royal Bureau of the Inner Court opened earlier today.
All the chosen candidates are registered on the scroll.
Their names are listed here.
Qi Zhen really is impatient.
He's already using his men at the Inner Court.
All right.
I'll have a look at the beauties that Elder Statesman Qi prepared for me.
Provincial Assistant Officer Lee's daughter, General Ji's niece.
You mean to ask what makes her unsuitable, considering her lineage.
Godfather, you're amazing.
That girl might seem to be of a fine family lineage
and a suitable candidate.
However, I only listed her in order to play up to her maternal uncle.
That is all.
Once she enters the harem...
We mustn't forget that her grandfather was once an important official
who served under the deceased Prince Wen Yi.
Prince Wen Yi?
Gao Pu Ruo.
Commandery Prince of Xiping's legal first born daughter.
An angelic face and figure.
Flushed cheeks.
Even without makeup, her face is like a rosy dawn upon snow.
That old fellow, Commandery Prince of Xiping
is hoping to expand his fiefdom by twice its size, even at this old age.
Surely, he wouldn't miss the chance to have his daughter chosen as a consort.
Jian Xue.
The youngest daughter of the Academy of Literature's Jian Shen.
Eyes clear as water, bone structure fine and delicate.
Her waist is as...
Was Jian Shen a disciple of Zhang He Nian's when he was young?
So Jian Xue is recommended by Marquis Zhang.
Yes.
And no.
Everyone knows that Jian Shen was recruited and promoted by Zhang He Nian.
He's held in high regard.
Now that his daughter is one of the candidates
she will be regarded as Zhang He Nian's pawn.
Why would you still keep her on the list?
You certainly had knowledge of it.
Jian Shen defected to me long ago.
One of my confidants must be out in public
another stashed away.
Only that can ensure that it all goes the way I want.
Godfather, you're remarkable.
Who do you prefer for the queen?
That really is a difficult decision to make.
Whether Xuanyuan Min is truly preposterous or just pretending
we are not to underestimate him.
Young Master, do you think...
Young Master, look. There is a general, a commandery prince
the Marquis Wen Zhao, and the Elder Statesman.
All of those ladies were referred by those with more authority than the last.
I'm afraid that there are all sorts of political ties behind this.
The harem of the king has always been another arena of power struggle.
You better not underestimate the motives hidden under the ladies' skirts.
Sometimes, they can turn into the sharpest blade.
This blade you're referring to is...
I have an idea of the one I need.
Although I have taken over Taiyuan, I might not be able to control her.
Young Master, you mean...
I've spoken out of turn.
The east wind is stirring.
Something bad is going to happen tonight.
[Elder Statesman's Manor]
It's a fine day.
We'll serve up a huge dish for Elder Statesman's manor.
It will be windy tonight.
When the fire rages, escape during the chaos.
Thank you so much.
And your master as well.
Leave quickly! Go!
On the 15th, the celestial sign is a full moon.
The royal dragon scale appears, a full red moon.
What time is it?
It's a quarter to midnight.
I've looked into the path to the Royal Bureau of Meteorology.
All is taken care of. You may set out anytime.
Anyone? Is anyone there?
Fire! Anyone there?
Anyone? Quickly!
Fire!
Anyone?
Fire!
Fire! Put it out!
Put out the fire, quickly!
Put out the fire!
There's actually such an amazing and mystical object.
The gods have been kind to man.
The Dragonscale Armor is one of the four sacred objects.
It's said that after the Battle of Qiongcang
gods subdued the four mystical beasts.
In order to maintain this hard-earned peace on earth
four extremely precious sacred objects were left behind.
Young Master, what exactly is the Dragonscale Armor?
The Dragonscale Armor might mean everything to some people.
Common folks pray to be young, healthy, and invulnerable.
The Dragonscale Armor is capable of granting them that.
It's no wonder that men stooped to any means possible
to get the Dragonscale Armor in the past thousand years.
They would even risk their lives.
Even the renowned Prince Wen Yi wasn't spared.
I remember there's a rumor in Taiyuan Kingdom
that Prince Wen Yi hid the Dragonscale Armor
and even plotted to usurp the throne.
That's how he got himself killed.
He was even condemned with a notorious reputation.
But some also say that Prince Wen Yi outshined the king.
His own father grew jealous and suspicious of him.
That was why he made up an excuse to frame him and had him killed..
There have always been many variations of this royal scandal.
15 years have gone by.
Who would know what's true and what's false?
Apart from those who were involved, no one else cared.
However, even if everyone has forgotten about it
the truth will always prevail.
Assassins!
Catch the assassins!
Go after them!
Quickly!
Hurry up!
Search quickly!
Go over there!
Search carefully!
Shush! It's me.
Over here!
Take a look over there!
Search carefully!
Come with me.
Don't let the assassins get away!
Quickly!
Where should we go?
There's no time to lose. Go!
Yes.
They're over there!
Fu Yao!
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