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[Legend of Fuyao]
[Episode 23]
Ever since I met him
everything seems to be related to him.
Everything is tied to him.
Over time...
I got used to having him around.
I'm used to having him by my side.
I'm also used to...
I can't help but think about him.
That means you like him!
I like him?
Does that mean I like him?
In the past... there was someone I was fond of.
Until he let me down.
I thought I'd be very upset, but I was actually disappointed.
I asked myself if I truly liked him.
I'm not sure anymore.
That's why when you asked me if I'm fond of your Young Master...
I don't really know.
Young Master.
Jian Xue, leave us.
You...
Did you overhear us?
This is so unfair.
You sent her to sound me out.
Now you know how I feel about you.
But I still don't know how you feel.
Have a seat.
What would you like to ask me?
I...
I'd like to know...
I'd like to know how you feel about me.
Do you want me to tell you honestly?
You...
You're very smart and special.
In all these years, I've never met a woman like you.
You're arrogant and unyielding.
You're witty and crafty.
But you're also loyal and righteous.
You even risk your life for your friends.
That's why I've been interested in you from the very beginning.
However...
Once we spent more time together and I saw more of you...
nothing about you seems interesting anymore.
In the end, men prefer to keep
meek and gentle women by their side.
You...
Do you understand?
Why are you laughing?
When I was locked up in Cuiliang Hall
I thought I wouldn't be able to escape.
But then...
you were the first person who came to my mind.
In that split moment, I even asked myself
if I had fallen for you.
It's indeed quite funny.
Thank you for telling me.
Now I know how foolish I was to have those feelings.
Thank you for being honest with me.
I'll deal with my own feelings.
How will you deal with them?
I'll repay your kindness, as I should.
From now on, I won't pester you again.
I don't need you to repay me.
Now you're getting in my way.
I just hope that... you can disappear soon.
As for that spell on you--
Don't bother!
I no longer have anything to do with you.
Look at you!
Look at the job you did!
How could you use black ribbons for the lanterns?
How could you?
The Winter Clothing Festival is a joyous occasion!
It's the day the king picks out his queen!
Don't you know that?
If you're so negligent, you'll get caned!
Seriously!
Go get it done now!
Yes, yes.
Hurry up! Seriously!
I didn't watch him for one second and he made a mistake!
Be careful!
Miss Yuwen.
The guards on duty tonight are our men.
Put this outfit on and wear this badge.
No one will hold you back.
As for Yuwen Zi...
Don't worry.
Young Master will take care of it.
The first of October!
Pay respects to the ancestors on the Winter Clothing Festival!
Forget not your ancestors!
The Winter Clothing Festival of Taiyuan Kingdom!
Commence!
My King.
Why do you seem a bit displeased on such a joyous occasion?
Do I?
Elder Statesman, you're too sensitive.
Lass!
I've come late.
Are you all right?
I saved a damsel in distress.
Shouldn't you at least thank me?
Hey, lass!
You made the mess.
Come help me change.
We meet again, after that day at Forbidden Cliff.
Are you sick of living?
I want to go on living with you.
Whether or not I'm a liar may be unclear.
But you're definitely an impostor.
Have you fallen for me?
I'd like to know how you feel about me.
I never thought I'd ever see you so submissive and pitiful
like a weak and gentle woman.
There are many weak and gentle women in your harem.
Why would you care?
But I care about you.
You were the one who went to such lengths to see me.
But now, it's so easy for me to walk out of here.
Please halt, Miss.
There are too many people around.
Please come with me, Miss.
- Here. - Have a drink.
Here, have another.
Senior Yan.
Here.
After you.
Elder Statesman Qi, here's a toast to you.
Sure!
We'd like to drink a toast to you, Uncle.
Sure!
Good-looking young man!
I heard that you are Elder Statesman Qi's nephew-in-law?
Indeed. I'm Yan Jing Chen.
I heard that you're the young master of Xuanyuan Sect.
Exactly!
He's the son of Xuanyuan Sect's Yan Lie.
He's a talented young man.
He just joined the royal court.
He replaced the Commandant of the Defense Battalion.
No wonder he seems to be of a remarkable bearing.
He's indeed the descendant of a prestigious family.
He and Commandery Princess Pei are a match made in heaven.
We're all very envious of them.
My husband hasn't been at the capital for long.
He'll need your support in the royal court from now on.
I'd like to drink a toast to all of you.
To thank everyone in advance.
Commandery Princess, you're too kind.
Young Master Yan is a young and talented man.
It's Taiyuan's blessing that he became an official here.
Here!
Not bad!
Gentlemen, enjoy your drinks.
Sure.
Get lost.
Is it because that girl is younger and pretty...
Do you find her more beautiful than me?
Don't make a scene with so many people present.
Here, I'll drink a toast to you.
Get me some fruit.
Sure. I'll get you some fruit.
Feed me.
Sure.
The king has arrived!
Why isn't Consort of Benevolence here yet?
Your Ladyship, my mistress is unwell.
She couldn't get out of bed.
My King, this--
Since she's unwell, she shouldn't be forced to attend.
Send the royal physician to check on her later.
Yes.
My King, it's the auspicious hour.
Get started.
The auspicious hour has arrived!
The Winter Clothing Festival banquet begins!
Music!
They dance well.
Not bad.
Good!
Great!
I'll be back shortly.
They dance really well.
What did you say?
He was the one who made me leave.
- Shush. - Now you want me to stay?
Are you messing with me?
Miss Fu Yao, don't get angry.
Young Master has his reasons.
I took it upon myself to do this.
I know that Young Master will surely punish me.
But there's a matter I have to tell you about.
What is it?
Do you remember that night
Young Master went to look for the Englobement Bell?
You just know that he brought the bell back
but you don't know that he suffered three blows from the Supreme Princess.
His internal force was badly shaken.
I've served Young Master since I was a child.
All these years, I've never seen him care about anyone.
Nor have I seen him risk his life willingly
to such an extent for anyone.
But he clearly...
He clearly pretended not to care.
Young Master...
He did it for your safety.
He knows that you're wounded.
He doesn't want you to be in danger again.
However, if you leave
Young Master's plans and even his own safety will be uncertain.
He won't tell you about this.
You mean...
he only treated me so poorly because he doesn't want me to be in danger?
Let me finish what I have to say!
What else is there to say?
The Winter Clothing Festival has begun.
I better not show up late.
Thank you, Miss Fu Yao.
I heard that you are Elder Statesman Qi's nephew-in-law?
Get lost.
Is it because that girl is younger and pretty?
Feed me.
Fu Yao?
Fu Yao!
Is it you?
I'm sorry.
I just had some wine and mistook you for someone else.
Your Ladyship, please forgive me.
Shouldn't you step aside?
Luckily, Little Tail's trick works.
Or I'd be in trouble today.
I was right!
You are Fu Yao.
Even though you're in a disguise
I can recognize you with one glance from the back and the way you walk!
I can't be wrong!
My King!
It's Taiyuan's tradition to burn clothes, sword dance
and pay respects to ancestors.
Tonight, at the royal banquet
we do have quite a few guests.
I wonder if you invited a few swordsmen to the palace?
Why would we need swordsmen?
My King!
I heard that the consorts have learned a few new skills.
I wonder if we could see for ourselves?
Elder Statesman has always been in charge of such matters.
This... You'll have to ask him.
My King, I know nothing of such refined hobbies.
All I know is to share your burdens.
Elder Statesman, you--
My King.
Speak.
I've recently learned a new kind of swordsmanship.
It's quite exquisite.
I'd love to add to the cheer, My King.
Sure!
But this swordsmanship is like no other.
The servants will need to prepare for the performance.
I'll approve it!
Get ready.
Yes.
My King, this swordsmanship was created by a recluse.
Although it isn't from some famous martial arts school
it's special because it requires the 12 aquatic spirit mirrors.
The Aquatic Spirit Mirror is Taiyuan's treasure.
It can reflect and show a person's appearance in every stage of life.
Although one person performs the sword dance
it appears as though thousands are dancing.
It has quite a special touch to it.
It must've been difficult for you to find such a treasure.
Sure, go ahead and dazzle us.
Yes, My King.
My King!
I'd like to drink a toast to you!
Here! Drink!
Fu Yao, do you know that... since we parted at Mount Xuanyuan
I only get to see you in my dreams?
- My heart-- - Senior Yan.
I still address you as Senior Yan because of our past friendship.
But you're someone's husband now.
Whoever you married, you should treat her well.
Because you chose her yourself.
It--
It was never my choice!
It was just a mistake.
It was the greatest mistake of my life!
Fu Yao, won't you forgive me?
There's nothing to forgive between us.
Chief Eunuch Cao.
I noticed that the dinnerware differs in color.
Is there a reason behind it?
Of course.
According to the ranks of the consorts, there are different regulations.
Look, you're the Consort of Prestige.
You're the most dignified and highly valued of them all.
So your dinnerware is red.
The Consort of Virtue is a commandery princess.
Therefore, her dinnerware is the blue usually used for nobility.
The Consort of Benevolence uses pink.
The Consort of Honor uses white.
Every consort is assigned a color according to her status.
Huan'er.
Fu Yao, I know that you're upset.
I understand that you're sad.
I know it's all my fault that I left and gave you up.
I...
It's all my fault.
Senior Yan, do you really think that I'm still sad?
Are you not?
You're right.
I was really sad when I was still at Mount Xuanyuan.
I was sad because the senior I had liked and respected the most
betrayed me so easily.
I thought that we had made a promise to each other.
How could you go back on your word?
I didn't know much about anything then.
I was really upset.
I left Mount Xuanyuan
before the Chief and Pei Yuan could manage to kill me.
I met many people after I left Mount Xuanyuan.
I went through quite a lot.
It was only then that I realized how much I hadn't seen.
The world is huge.
So I came to understand that it didn't mean much to you
to give up a relationship for the sake of a promising career.
Although I can understand why a man would do that...
I won't continue to long for him.
I finally understood that what I want is a man who genuinely treats me well.
Someone who will never betray me
no matter what happens or how others tempt him.
And I'll repay him with the same loyalty, of course.
I know that... you're not him.
So I'm not sad.
I'm even relieved... I'm relieved that you aren't the one.
Fu Yao...
I--
It was just a moment's folly, Fu Yao!
Fu Yao, although I married Pei Yuan
we're not a true loving couple!
You're all I think of!
Fu Yao, wait for me!
When I've succeeded, I...
I'll give you the best!
I'll love you wholeheartedly. Please?
Senior Yan...
Let bygones be bygones.
This will be the last time I address you as Senior Yan.
Let go of me.
I'll take my leave.
Where are the earrings?
This is...
Have you seen the pair of earrings my young mistress dropped?
I haven't.
I'm in trouble!
My young mistress will definitely beat me to death!
Could you... please help me look for them?
They were dropped right here!
But I have to bring the wine in.
Look, take some pity on me.
If I can't find them, my young mistress will beat me to death.
Could you just look over there for me?
I'll search over here.
Even if we can't find them
this gold leaf is just a token of gratitude.
All right.
Thank you!
Where could they be?
Where could they possibly be?
If I can't find them, my mistress will--
Where are those earrings?
Where exactly did I drop them?
What should I do?
I found them!
They were right here.
That's great.
Thank you.
I didn't help much.
No, you helped me a lot.
They are urging us to head in.
We should hurry up.
I'm sorry, Consort of Benevolence!
Why are you two so careless?
I'm sorry, Consort of Benevolence!
Please forgive me!
It's fine. Get up.
Yes.
Where have you been?
What took you so long?
I asked you a question.
Where have you been?
What took you so long?
I asked you a question.
I don't want to answer!
I want to go home!
You--
Have you gone mad?
Yes.
I have lost my mind.
I should have lost my mind ages ago!
My King, please bear with my performance.
Go ahead.
Pu Ruo, just a moment.
My King, it's the Winter Clothing Festival.
Its purpose is to look back at our past ancestors
and most importantly, to demonstrate patriotism.
I don't have any other strengths so I can only toast to you
to express my sentiment.
Well said, Zhi Rong!
Why don't we all drink to this toast?
A toast to the king!
I've come late to the banquet.
Please forgive me, My King.
Weren't you ill?
Why did you exert yourself to show up?
I was really unwell.
But somehow, I suddenly felt better.
I believe it must be a blessing from the gods of Winter Clothing Festival
as well as the sincere prayers of every consort and official.
I must have been lucky enough to be bestowed with such blessings.
I hope that I haven't dampened your mood, My King.
Consort of Benevolence is very lucky.
I'm very pleased.
Take your seat.
Judging by the king's attitude, he's especially fond of Her Ladyship.
Definitely.
Her Ladyship is Elder Statesman Qi's goddaughter.
The king surely holds her in high regard.
Didn't they say Consort of Prestige was the most favored of all?
He even showered her with gifts.
- How did-- - All the major consorts are present.
It's even better to see Pu Ruo's sword dance now.
Consort of Virtue, go ahead.
Protect the king!
- Protect the king! - My King!
- My King!
My King!
- My King! - My King!
My King!
My King, you must have had a fright!
- Let go of me! - My King!
Let go of me!
You--
My King, I didn't do it on purpose!
My King...
Guards!
Arrest Consort of Virtue, she tried to assassinate the king!
I dare you to!
Gao Song!
The sword flew towards the king and you're right by his side.
Why didn't you rush to his rescue?
It's only right to arrest the Consort of Virtue for this!
How dare you overlook seniority and reprimand me?
What is your motive?
My King! I have always been loyal to you!
My daughter messed up her performance because she is undertrained!
However, you're slandering her by saying that she tried to assassinate the king!
- You-- - Stop arguing!
I don't think this has to do with the Consort of Virtue.
I have completely embarrassed myself today.
You might as well let me die!
Well...
Get that cleaned up quickly!
Take the Consort of Virtue away.
Quickly!
Young Mistress.
My King!
There's something odd about this matter!
How so?
However undertrained Pu Ruo may be, she wouldn't be in such a mess!
It's obvious that someone set her up!
Oh?
The wine!
The wine she just had!
My King, there must be something fishy in that wine!
Examine it!
Yes.
My King, there really is a problem with the wine!
What?
Who did it?
Who tried to frame my daughter?
The king is up on his throne and all the officials are watching!
Someone would actually dare to harm another
during the Winter Clothing Festival banquet!
This is going against the heavens!
My King!
Your Highness!
Calm down.
We'll come to a conclusion only after we've investigated.
There may be some other issues involved.
My King, she must have drugged me!
It must be her! You did it!
Pu Ruo, you must've misunderstood me.
How could I have drugged you?
This... I...
My King... please judge fairly.
Why do you say that Zhi Rong did it?
I...
She...
I...
Pu Ruo, don't be scared. Just say it!
I asked the maids attending to us today.
A-Xiu said that... right before my dance performance
her personal maid was looking for some earrings!
She even bribed her with a gold leaf!
She must have drugged the wine when A-Xiu wasn't looking!
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