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[Legend of Fuyao]
[Episode 21]
Bathe me and help me get changed.
You'll do it.
Yes.
The Spiritual Elixir Leaf is my personal item.
If you can take it from me, I'll lift the spell off of you.
If you fail to attain it before the 12th day of the next month
you'll have to obey me and do my bidding.
Hey.
That's my personal item.
You must be very careful with it.
Yes.
On such a day, I feel like having some sweet osmanthus honey brew.
I'm the best at making sweet osmanthus honey brew.
If you don't mind, I'd love to cook for you, My King.
How could I bear to have you do such a chore?
How is it a chore?
My King, if you wished it
I'd even offer you my heart.
Any objections?
I wouldn't dare.
Since you mean well, I shouldn't let you down.
Go ahead.
Yes.
The rest of you are dismissed.
Yes.
Stay.
Little eunuch...
You look... unfamiliar.
My King, we'll get familiar over time.
You've come uninvited at midnight.
A man and a woman, all alone in here.
I can't promise you that I'll remain sober.
So you could tell?
Fine, you don't have to be sober.
I'll leave after I get the Spiritual Elixir Leaf.
Disgusting!
- You're using that trick again! - I like it.
Lass, don't be so anxious.
Are you that eager?
I tried to stay away from you.
But in vain.
I keep running into you.
Since it's an ill-fated romance, I might as well be willful this once.
My King...
My King... save me.
My King, save me!
What's the fun in attacking women?
I'm the real deal.
Your hour has come!
Didn't I tell you to hide?
Why can't you be a good girl?
The good girl is on the floor.
You already took what you came for.
Shouldn't you get going?
If you die, who would I ask for my reward?
That's why you're staying?
Why else would I?
Seriously, you--
You're clearly highly skilled but you pretended to get hurt.
I did so gladly.
Assassins! Protect the king!
You really are such a strange lass.
When faced with danger, anyone would run and hide.
Who would show off like you do?
Even when you're undertrained and bound to get killed.
If everyone just hides, we'd all die.
I might as well take a risk.
So there's still a chance of survival.
But you're a woman after all.
Women should be protected by men.
They should be cherished by men.
Men should be the ones to live on the edge.
Be more gentle.
You're referring to most women.
Not me.
Indeed.
Not you.
Just now...
Just now, when we were in the water...
Why are you so unique?
You're so unique that...
I can't bear to let you leave.
When did you steal it from me?
We made a bet.
I win.
A bet is a bet.
You--
You tricked me!
In any case, I won.
Lass, don't be so stubborn.
You're willing to lose to me.
Protect the king!
Quickly!
- Quickly! - Faster!
Protect the king!
Faster!
- Protect the king! - Quickly!
Protect the king!
I'm not done with you yet.
I'll pester you till death.
The guards are out there.
It's safer to hide in here.
Protect the king!
Quickly! Summon the royal physician!
The consort saved me, she's badly wounded!
Quickly!
What a jerk!
Why isn't the king here yet?
Gentlemen, please listen up!
The king was severely wounded in an assassination attempt last night.
He won't be attending the morning session.
Gentlemen, you're dismissed!
An attempted assassination?
Aren't you behind this?
Your Highness, what did you say?
Elder Statesman...
Why are you so impatient?
He succeeded the throne not too long ago.
If you want to make a move, you should have some patience.
Your Highness, why would you say that?
Why would I want to kill him?
Didn't you send those assassins last night?
Why would I cause such a commotion if I wanted him dead?
That won't get him killed.
I'd only get myself killed.
It really wasn't you?
I'd like to know who it was.
Who could it be?
- Elder Statesman. - Chief Eunuch.
What happened to the king?
Elder Statesman, the king is actually all right.
He just has a slight injury.
But he threw a huge tantrum.
He even made a royal decree.
He had all the guards of the Inner Court and the Patrol Battalion replaced.
He had them replaced?
When did that happen?
Just now.
The king also said that...
whoever pleads on their behalf will also be removed from their post.
Thank you, Chief Eunuch.
I know.
Don't see me off.
I have to see to some matters in the palace.
Godfather, you mean the king planned this assassination attempt?
Those assassins snuck into the palace without anyone noticing.
They're definitely no ordinary men.
Don't you find it fishy that Xuanyuan Min is only slightly hurt?
I think he must have noticed
that the guards in and outside the palace are my informants.
He used this incident to get rid of them all.
This puppet king is indeed not to be underestimated.
I can replace the guards one by one.
But right now, the pressing matter at hand
is planting a real informant right by his side.
We'll be in great trouble if we don't.
Her Ladyship said that she must outshine them all
at the Winter Clothing Festival.
Even if there really are ghosts in Cuiliang Hall
we still have to go in there.
Really? Is Cuiliang Hall that amazing?
Exactly.
How did you know about that?
I heard it from Her Ladyship.
She said that the Aquatic Spirit Mirror can display
thousands of different reflections for one person
and an object's most amazing aspects.
Anyone who sees it will be totally infatuated by it.
But we can't just enter Cuiliang Hall freely.
It's haunted.
I heard that the mirror is cursed.
The curse can kill!
But if we don't retrieve that mirror, we'll be killed.
This is such a difficult task.
It seems that we can only go with them tonight.
What mirror were you talking about?
- No... - It's nothing.
We didn't say a word.
Gao Pu Ruo is going to bring a mirror to the Winter Clothing Festival.
If there's a mirror present, I...
Young Mistress, be sure to look after yourself.
Don't go near water or mirrors.
Anything reflective can expose your disguise.
Bear that in mind.
If you want to use it, I'm going to break it.
Master, these wealthy families in the capital are so well informed.
The moment our young mistress came home, the calling cards started arriving.
Master Qian Ming Yuan even sent some paintings and jade ornaments.
I didn't dare to accept them.
I sent them back.
The messenger made it very clear too.
He said that Master Qian's son just turned 18.
And that he'd like to become your son-in-law.
A mere Prince of Ye would dare to set his eyes on my wealth.
Those sons of wealthy families are just a bunch of good-for-nothings.
- Yes. - How are they good enough for Yun?
If anyone comes to ask for Yun's hand, just tell them that she's still young.
She's not yet at a marriageable age.
- Reject them all. - Yes.
Master, you are...
You're going to Young Mistress's room?
Yes.
She's been grounded in the manor these days.
She can't go anywhere.
Didn't she throw a tantrum?
She said that it's a bit stuffy in the manor.
This morning, she asked Yun Hen to go out with her.
Fortunately, Yun Hen is about Young Mistress's age.
Ever since she got home
Yun Hen has racked his brains to keep her company.
He comes up with new and interesting things every day.
Young Mistress won't get bored.
- Is that so? - Yes.
They did grow up together, after all.
Childhood friends are certainly like no other.
I remember when Yun Hen first came to the manor
he was a servant.
A servant is and will always be a servant.
Are you saying that Qi Yun is wearing the Dragonscale Armor?
Why would you say that?
Have you seen anyone revived from the dead?
I have.
Qi Yun's was born three months premature.
Since Qi Yun was born, her blood flow was reversed.
Her muscles and meridians were disorderly.
Every doctor in the capital said that she wouldn't live past the age of 6.
How could a child who was destined to die still be living?
Isn't that puzzling?
Her blood flow was reversed?
Exactly.
How could that be cured?
There was a highly-skilled Taoist back then who told Qi Zhen
that it was caused by extreme coldness in Qi Yun's body.
To survive...
she'd need the extreme heat from the Dragonscale Armor to suppress it.
Seeing Qi Yun again, and seeing that she's just like any other person
she was either cured of her illness...
or she's wearing the Dragonscale Armor.
How can we verify it?
A doctor has a doctor's way to find out.
[Cuiliang Hall]
It's such a huge place.
Where could that mirror be hidden?
Ingot?
Ingot!
Are you trying to get away?
You're a fox.
I thought you were Ingot.
You bit me?
Stop right there!
Where are you?
Could this be the Aquatic Spirit Mirror?
Your Ladyship, it's been an hour.
Elder Statesman isn't here yet.
Why don't we head back first?
If anyone sees you, it would only stir up trouble.
We'll wait a little longer.
Greetings, Elder Statesman Qi.
Your Ladyship--
You mustn't bow!
I'm too flattered.
If it wasn't for your recommendation
I wouldn't have been able to marry into the palace.
My father reminded me that the Tang family's glory
relies solely on your support.
I must not forget that.
I don't know how to thank you.
How am I to be greeted with such formality by you?
The selection of consorts will affect the royal bloodline.
It's my duty to share the king's burdens.
Your father, General Tang, is a loyal and righteous man.
And you're very pretty.
It's only natural that you were chosen.
Honestly speaking, I married into the palace, all alone
far from my father and brothers.
If I wish to remain in the palace safely
I'm afraid I can only rely on you.
All the consorts in the palace come from prestigious families.
The king treats me very well.
I'm really scared that...
I'm really scared that someone will get me killed someday.
I've known your father for years.
We're also very close friends.
It's my duty to look after you.
But there's so much scheming in the palace.
There are also countless vicious and devious people.
Even if you wish to protect me, someone may still find a chance.
If...
If what?
If I could be the mistress of the harem...
I may not have to be so scared.
If you could offer me your assistance
I'll definitely follow your lead.
Anointing the queen is up to the king.
Since you have the will...
you should know which side to take, what to say, and what not to say.
When there's a chance
I'll be sure to put in a good word for you before the king.
Thank you, Elder Statesman.
The Winter Clothing Festival is in two days.
According to tradition, it's also the day to anoint the queen.
It's a royal family's event, so the chance hard to come by.
You should plan carefully for it.
Thank you for your advice, Elder Statesman.
I've already told you.
I can walk around on my own.
I'll keep you company.
My father sent you here to keep an eye on me, didn't he?
He's just worried about you.
Who needs him to worry about me?
Commandery Princess.
What did you call me?
Commandery Princess.
Didn't you always call me Yun?
Why won't you say my name now?
I'm just a servant.
That won't do!
You have to call me Yun.
Call me Yun.
Call me Yun!
Say it!
Call me Yun.
Call me Yun, please?
Yun.
That's better.
Let's go. Come shop with me at Weipin Boutique.
Come on!
Hurry up!
There are so many new clothes and accessories.
I'm going to burn a hole in my pocket.
Young lady, you won't be wasting your money.
Weipin Boutique has the high quality goods from all across the five kingdoms.
All the noble ladies in the capital love to come here.
If there's nothing you like here, take a look over there.
Is there anything you like?
This one is quite nice.
It also goes well with my hairpin.
If you like it, we can have it delivered to your manor.
That's not necessary. I'll try it on now.
The young lady is trying clothes on. Why would you follow her?
Could she get lost?
Excuse me! Let me through!
I'm sorry!
Who locked me up in here?
Don't waste your strength.
You can't get out of here.
Who is that?
[Xuanyuan Xiao, Supreme Princess of Taiyuan Kingdom]
[Princess Consort De of Tianquan Kingdom]
You must be the fairy.
I must be dreaming of a fairy.
You're quite a sweet talker.
How should I address such a beautiful fairy?
Whether I'm a fairy or a beauty, I don't need your flattery.
There are many others who praise me.
I don't need your praise too.
But this is the first time I've seen someone like you...
who doesn't fear death.
I do fear death.
I really do.
I...
I didn't mean to disturb you.
I...
Since I've been so honest with you, could you not keep me locked up?
You trespassed into Cuiliang Hall and disturbed me.
You deserve to die for it.
Please don't!
I didn't mean to disturb you.
It was really because, just now--
There was a nasty fox that bit me.
I followed that nasty fox in here.
It's that fox's fault.
What did you say?
A fox?
Yes! There was a white fox.
That white fox bit me--
Are you blind?
That's the one and only white fox, Xuanming Youling!
Yet you dare... you dare to make it sound like an eyesore!
You really must be blind!
All these years, to avoid seeing those gossiping idlers
to make everyone believe that Cuiliang Hall is haunted...
I... I...
I made such a huge effort!
Now, you've sabotaged it all, little bastard!
I will have you locked up!
Locked up! Locked up!
I will keep you locked up! Locked up!
What is this?
That's mine.
It's extremely important to me.
Let's not joke around with it.
We'll stop joking around.
Please give it to me?
It's extremely important?
So...
it's very important?
I won't give it to you!
Give it back to me!
It's extremely important to me!
Don't leave!
What... what just happened?
Have you been to see Mister Qiu?
Did he tell you all that he should?
You should know what to do next.
How would I know?
I saw the Elder Statesman's manor as my home.
I saw Qi Zhen and his daughter as my family.
He raised me.
He taught me.
He also doted on me.
Apart from not being my father in name
he has never treated me shabbily.
Now...
You came along.
You brought hatred with you.
You told me that I've mistaken our enemy for my father.
What am I supposed to do next?
Tell me.
If I hadn't told you the truth
you might've spent this lifetime in happiness.
That would've been worthwhile too.
But you're always right by Qi Zhen's side
learning to handle matters ruthlessly and cunningly.
Are you really happy doing that?
You see him as your godfather but he only sees you as a loyal dog.
Qi Zhen only cares about his own interests.
How could he care about sentiments?
You've been wandering all by yourself
so of course you look at everyone with suspicion and malice!
Qi Zhen and our father were sworn brothers.
They were bosom friends.
He hosted and organized my 100-day birthday banquet.
Which official in the royal court didn't know that
Qi Zhen and our father were practically family?
That's how he caught Father off guard and framed him!
That's why the two of us were separated for 18 years!
If you want to talk about malice, who could be a match for him?
I've already lost the parents who birthed me.
Now, you'll have me lose the person who raised me.
78 lives were taken overnight in Prince Wen Yi's household.
I can still smell that stench of blood.
Your parents, your relatives... 78 lives!
Don't they matter more than a murderer you mistook for a father?
If you insist on being his dog, I can't hold you back.
However, the Xuanyuan family will no longer acknowledge you!
I have said what I needed to say.
Now, you must choose your own path.
The Xuanyuan family's blood runs in my veins.
I'd never dare to forget the responsibility that was given to me.
But I have to make one matter very clear.
Qi Yun has nothing to do with the blood feud between our families.
If I find out that you hurt her...
I won't let you off!
When you went to fetch her from Pleasant Breeze Restaurant
did you think that I didn't notice your feelings for her?
Sworn foes can't be forgiven!
You can never be with her!
The Dragonscale Armor...
It has always belonged to the Xuanyuan family.
My King, please go over these.
Regular reports should be reviewed by Elder Statesman Qi.
I haven't retracted that order, have I?
No.
It's just that Master Guo of the Royal Hall of Rites is waiting outside
to report to you about paying respects to Heaven after the festival.
The ritual in Changyuan is a tradition that was set 1,000 years ago.
He doesn't have a say in it.
Just tell him to follow the old routine.
Go with him to keep an eye on it.
Get going.
Take these away.
Take them away!
Yes.
I'll reply to Master Guo right away.
Young Master, something's wrong.
The harem reported that Miss Fu Yao is missing.
It's already been two days.
The governess had thought that she'd snuck away mischievously
so she didn't take it seriously and just called in sick.
They've searched inside out for her, she's nowhere to be seen.
That lass is pretty skilled in martial arts.
If she were to get into a fight
even the commander of the royal guards might not be able to defeat her.
But she's been gone for two days.
There are only two possibilities.
One, she's gone into hiding.
But she wouldn't.
Two, she ran into someone that she can't defeat.
There aren't many in the palace that Miss Fu Yao can't defeat.
Could it be...
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