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[Legend of Fuyao]
[Episode 26]
- You-- - Shush.
It's you.
It really is you.
What is it?
It's only been a day, but you can't recognize me?
You...
Shouldn't you be in Changyuan now?
Why have you returned?
I found out that Qi Zhen took you away
so I rushed back, scared that you'd be in trouble.
I've been following you since you arrived at Qi Zhen's manor.
If Qi Zhen really tried to harm you, he'd die today.
I killed you once today.
It's wonderful to be able to see you again.
I told you to leave
because I didn't want you to get involved in such matters again.
Who knew you still would?
Shouldn't you know by now
that an arrogant and unyielding woman like me is best at times like this?
Arrogant and unyielding...
And petty-minded.
If I was really that petty, I wouldn't have returned.
After having tested you today, Qi Zhen must be less doubtful of you.
That's good.
But I'd like to know how you knew it was an impostor.
That man really looked just like you.
His voice was even nicer than yours.
But in just a moment...
I knew that it wasn't you.
How can you be sure that you're looking at the real me?
I told you.
However remarkable someone may be at disguising his face to look like yours
he can't imitate your bitchy expression.
Look at you.
Is that so?
I've been meaning to ask you...
Ask me what?
Why did you return?
Because Jiang Feng told me--
Not that.
Lian'er!
Mother, I'm coming!
When did you get a mother?
It's all because of that pouch Jiang Feng gave me.
All right, let's not talk about that.
- She almost killed you-- - Don't let her see you.
I saved you and you want me to leave?
She... She's very pitiful so don't be harsh with her.
- No-- - Lian'er!
I have to go. I'm coming!
I--
Hey! Take care of yourself.
This is a special royal decree.
Consort of Prestige, Tang Zhi Rong, has a gentle disposition.
She is virtuous and prudent in carrying out her duties.
She is respectful and cautious.
Before the king, she behaves respectfully and prudently.
She treats those inferior to her with generosity and kindness.
The etiquette of the harem lies in the importance of elegance.
Hence, she is truly worthy of being the role model of Taiyuan's harem.
The decree is hereby announced to be heard across Taiyuan Kingdom!
- Zhi Rong, have some water. - Thank you.
Be careful, it's hot.
Zhi Rong, you've made all the women in Taiyuan Kingdom envious of you.
The king dotes on you so much.
Zhi Rong, you'll surely be anointed as the queen.
I heard from my father
that no other consort has ever been the king's sole favorite.
We'll have to look to Zhi Rong to guide us along.
Please take care of us.
Of course.
I noticed that you always dress simply, but look elegant and dignified.
I specially picked out a jade bangle for you from Weipin Boutique.
This jade bangle is translucent and exquisite.
It's of the finest quality.
It suits you particularly well.
Zhi Rong, try it on.
Thank you.
But be it punishment or favor, it's entirely up to the king.
We're all attend to him here in the palace
why care about those titles?
You're right.
Zhi Rong, keep it.
Zhi Rong, do take it.
Keep it.
The Inner Court sent over some top quality bird's nest and Vitality Jelly.
They're the finest in the five kingdoms.
Commoners never even get to see them.
Your Ladyship, you're blessed to have the king dote on you so much.
Zhi Rong, behave.
Don't shout.
Don't yell.
All right?
Yes...
What did Qi Zhen promise you?
Is it worth sacrificing your future for it?
There were some things I only told you.
So how did he know about it?
My King...
I'm innocent.
I don't know anything about this.
- My King-- - It doesn't matter what you say.
You're too smart for your own good.
Did you think I wouldn't notice
that you've been sneaking out the reports to give to Qi Zhen?
Do you really think... that Qi Zhen would put in a good word for you?
It's him...
My entire family has to obey him.
I... I don't dare to defy my father.
I...
I don't dare to defy Elder Statesman Qi all the more!
My King!
I know that your family has to follow Qi Zhen, of course.
But why didn't you think for yourself?
This was written by your father.
Take a look.
Tang Bo Nian is such a loyal subject.
He married you into the palace but he fears that it isn't enough.
He now asks to marry your younger sister, Tang Yi Guang, into the palace too.
You and your sister will attend to me one after another.
That's actually quite pleasing for me.
My father... my father never told me about this.
Of course not.
Although helping your family is your priority
you are just an illegitimate daughter, after all.
Now that you're favored by the king
the legal mistress of the Tang family surely wouldn't be pleased about it.
Tang Yi Guang's status is much higher than yours.
There's no need to discuss her marrying into the palace
with you, of course.
Have a seat.
Yes...
I commend you for your filial piety.
All of what you did was for the sake of your father.
It was for the sake of your family.
But helping Qi Zhen can only end in one of two ways.
One, you're exposed.
You won't get to live.
Second, Qi Zhen attacks the palace.
And I won't get to live.
But if I were to die...
as the Consort of Prestige
you can only mourn in the palace for the next 20 or 30 years.
You'd live like the living dead.
I... I don't want that!
I don't want that!
Once the outcome of a game is finalized
what's the use of a pawn?
Since I was born...
I've never put myself first.
Now...
It's time I live for myself.
My King, please point me in the right direction.
It's simple.
You just have to obey me and say and do as I tell you.
Then, whatever grace and favor there is, you can have it all.
As long as you're willing to trust me, I will do so.
Since I'm willing to tell you this...
I'm certain of how loyal you will be.
Your Ladyship, the king has summoned you over again.
Let's go.
The king is so passionate about you.
Absence does make the heart grow fonder.
- Your Ladyship! - I don't want to live anymore!
That wench, Tang Zhi Rong, is favored every night!
She's stolen the limelight of everyone in the harem!
Do you think I didn't know?
She's bound to become the queen!
Go to her! Ask her to be your new mistress!
I feel so wronged!
I can't put up with this!
How could I lose to a vixen?
I've disgraced all of Xiping Commandery!
Get lost!
I don't want to go on living!
Do you know that Tang Zhi Rong has been pestering the king night after night?
He nearly postponed the water ritual because of her today!
Deliver these to the Inner Court.
Yes.
Your Highness...
I also heard about that matter.
When I returned from the palace
I even saw the king rushing to see the Consort of Prestige.
He's young and vigorous.
We can't compare ourselves to him.
Elder Statesman Qi, be honest with me.
Is it certain that the Tang family's daughter will be queen?
Your Highness...
You think too highly of me.
How could I decide who gets to be Queen of Taiyuan?
Every dog has its day.
20 years ago, he was just a hooligan who wielded a blade.
All he did was follow you in executing Prince Wen Yi's family, no?
Tang Bo Nian really thinks that he's a somebody now.
He didn't follow me.
That was King Renzong's decree.
He committed treason.
It couldn't be pardoned.
Indeed.
You're right.
After that, Tang Bo Nian became the royal court's important subject.
Elder Statesman Qi, how many soldiers does Tang Bo Nian have now?
100,000 or 150,000?
That's enough to stir up something massive.
We shouldn't overlook it.
Elder Statesman Qi, haven't you wondered
if his soldiers and war horses are really yours to command?
Tang Bo Nian followed your lead back then because he had nothing.
All he had was his life.
Now, he's no longer the same man.
My daughter, Pu Ruo, was told that she's destined to be a queen.
Should this go wrong because of you
Xiping Commandery will no longer be in league with the Elder Statesman.
Your Highness.
You have really overestimated my ability.
I wouldn't dare overstep my authority in the anointment of the queen.
Elder Statesman Qi!
You must be muddleheaded!
Haven't you considered
that it won't do you any good if Tang Zhi Rong becomes queen?
Do you still think that Tang Bo Nian is the same bootlicker he once was?
You're so foolish!
Tang Zhi Rong purposely alienated Yuwen Zi.
She's not that simple.
Could it be that Tang Bo Nian purposely arranged it this way?
He's trying to get rid of my people and replace them with his.
Rush over to General Tang's manor in Nanci.
Personally deliver this letter to Tang Bo Nian.
Young Master.
Young Master, Qi Zhen has already sent a messenger down south
to see Tang Bo Nian.
It's said that he requested the general to visit the capital alone.
He is to travel by water.
He is to come to the capital alone?
By water?
He's testing Tang Bo Nian by digging a trap for him.
Jiang Feng.
Do you know that... once doubt sets in, it's hard to get rid of it?
What we have to do is make that doubt grow.
Go over to Zong Yue.
He'll know what to do.
Yes.
Where is your young mistress?
I don't know.
You're all dismissed.
Doctor Zong.
It seems that you're fine.
I will take my leave.
You are not to leave!
I asked you over for a meal, to thank you.
You kept turning me down.
I had no choice but to trick you.
If anyone is to be blamed, it's you. You made me look bad.
It's a doctor's duty to treat and save a patient.
There's no need to thank me for it.
I take my leave now.
You can't leave.
- Eat first. - Yun!
Look!
You've come at the right time!
Stop him from leaving.
I just want to treat him to a meal to thank him properly
but he just won't comply.
Commandery Princess, the doctor isn't fond of such hustle and bustle.
Why make him do this?
Are you going to help me or not?
Doctor, since the commandery princess already invited you with such hospitality
you shouldn't make her look bad.
Why be so harsh to a girl?
Fine.
Where are you going?
Isn't it dinner time?
What is it? Don't you want to try my cooking?
Of course I do.
I've seen countless doctors since I was young.
The good and bad ones, the remarkable ones and the swindlers.
I've met them all.
So I know that it's a doctor's duty to save lives.
You've cured me, it's only right that you did so.
I'll be honest with you.
I didn't insist on expressing my gratitude
because of your medical skills.
It's because... you resemble an old friend of mine.
I'm very flattered, Commandery Princess.
It's too much of a compliment for me.
When I was little, there was this neighbor, an older boy.
I loved to follow him around.
He just couldn't get rid of me.
He always found me annoying and tried everything to shake me off.
But he never succeeded.
I just loved clinging to him.
One day, he took me to a cave in the mountain.
He said that we were going to play hide-and-seek.
He told me to hide in there.
I kept waiting but he didn't come back for me, even that night.
It was totally dark in there.
I got lost in the cave.
What happened then?
Housekeeper Wei brought the servants to search for me.
My father was furious.
I've never seen him throw such a huge fit.
But I never told him that the older boy tricked me into going there.
Commandery Princess.
You were really fond of that neighbor.
It wasn't because of that.
How could I let him off for bullying me?
It's just that I knew how close our families were.
Even if I ratted him out, my father wouldn't have said anything.
That's why I put up with it
and waited for a chance to get back at him.
How did you get back at him?
We should eat first.
I braised this soup for four hours.
You mustn't make me look bad.
Drink this up.
You'll only get to hear the story if you finish it.
That neighbor had always been peculiar.
He can't eat the silver tree leaf.
If any of its sap got on him, he would be covered in rashes.
He'd get all red and itchy.
His face would even swell like a pig's head.
That's why I picked some silver tree leaves
and made my very first bowl of chicken soup.
That night, my neighbor rolled around in pain.
I was so happy... that I couldn't fall asleep.
The next morning, I got up early just to rush over
to his house to see his head swell up like a pig's.
But...
But what?
He had moved away.
His entire family disappeared overnight.
Thank you for your hospitality.
I'll take my leave now.
Hold on!
Aren't you going to ask me what I put in the soup?
A three-year-old silkie chicken
red ganoderma, orange peel, logan berries, siraitia, red dates
and last of all, silver tree leaves.
Am I right?
You resemble my neighbor so much.
But you won't admit it.
I could only do this to confirm it.
When I treated your illness, I just thought that you were born frail.
I didn't think you were mentally disturbed.
But perhaps I overlooked it.
I take my leave.
You are not to leave!
I must check!
You're an unmarried lady.
- I'm afraid this is inappropriate. - I don't care! I must see it!
Commandery Princess!
Doctor Zong is our distinguished guest!
Leave me be!
It won't be good if your father learns of this!
Fine!
Forget it.
I'll show it to you.
I'm just a doctor.
I'm not that old friend you spoke of.
Please conduct yourself with respect.
All right now, Yun.
You just mistook him for someone else.
Doctor Zong surely won't take it to heart.
You don't understand...
You don't understand!
They didn't move away.
His entire family is dead!
They're all dead!
Don't come over here!
Who told you to bully me?
Yue!
Don't come any closer!
It's me.
Young Master Yun, what brings you here?
I'd like to ask you some questions.
Didn't we meet just now?
I have some questions for you.
In this manor, it's best that we don't see each other in private.
If Qi Zhen notices, it will sabotage our plans.
What is this for?
I know... I know that I've mistaken our enemy for a father.
I know that the 78 lives from our household can't rest in peace.
I also know that our blood feud must be avenged.
I'll obey you in whatever you instruct me to do!
All I beg of you--
What are you begging me for?
Don't be harsh on her.
Who is she?
Qi Yun.
I grew up with her.
Although she's willful, she's very kind.
I always knew there was someone on her mind.
I only just found out today that...
it was actually you.
Yue...
All I beg of you is not to use her to avenge our family.
This has nothing to do with her!
This is the first time you've called me by my name.
Yet you only did so to plead for our enemy's daughter.
Does she mean more to you than anything else in this world?
I've never told anyone...
how I pulled through that night.
Don't be scared.
Here, take him.
Prince Wen Yi's entire household was massacred overnight.
Fortunately, Mister Qiu had already bribed the executioners.
That's how the two of us were spared.
You were still young then.
You were snuck out, wrapped in a winter robe.
As for me...
I could only lie on the pile of dead bodies.
Qi Zhen was worried there could be a slip-up
so he ordered to have all the bodies buried in a mass grave overnight.
And I...
I was buried along with the dead bodies.
I felt like I was dying...
But when I was buried deep in that abyss of darkness
I heard Mother and Father crying out for justice.
I heard our uncle and cousins crying.
I can never forget the bloodshed that night.
They were right next to me.
They were staring and keeping an eye on me.
Each and every moment, they keep reminding me
not to forget to clear their names and to avenge their deaths.
Sometimes, I really envy you.
You don't know how it feels to watch your family die in front of your eyes.
You don't understand how it tastes
to have to feed on your family's corpses to survive.
For the sake of the 78 innocent lives that were taken
I can stoop to any means.
Even... betray my own conscience.
So don't come begging me for the sake of some insignificant hypocrisy.
It won't work.
I no longer believe in people.
Even if you're my younger brother...
and so what if I've been searching for you for the past 15 years?
If you become an obstacle in the path to avenging our family
I'll get rid of you too!
I didn't know...
I didn't know... I don't know anymore!
I don't know...
I don't know about anything...
It's best for you to put away your feelings for Qi Yun.
Even without the blood feud between our families
you're just a bodyguard who was raised in the Elder Statesman's manor.
Qi Zhen only claimed you as his godson so that he could
have you do all his bidding.
How could he possibly marry his only daughter to you?
You should stay away for a few days.
There are a few matters that will need to be done quickly.
I read the commandery princess's pulse today again.
Although there's no imminent harm, her symptoms still persist.
Although these herbs aren't rare
they are grown in the wilderness.
It will take some effort to retrieve them.
Would it be better to find someone suitable to make the purchase then?
I must search for these herbs personally.
If someone else takes care of it
I'm afraid he might bring back the wrong ones.
It's just that there are many bandits residing in the woods.
Elder Statesman Qi, please send a highly skilled
and trustworthy guard to come with me.
That will set my mind at ease.
Yun Hen should go with you.
He can be trusted.
Sure.
I'll head out of the city early tomorrow morning.
This doesn't seem to be the way to Tongchuan?
Of course it isn't.
Finding the medicinal herbs in Tongchuan is just an excuse I made up.
You are actually going to Nanci.
Nanci?
That's where Tang Bo Nian is stationed.
What do you have in mind?
Qi Zhen sent a letter to Tang Bo Nian secretly.
He ordered him to come to the capital alone.
Did you know about that?
So?
I want you to intercept that letter.
What?
I got so sleepy waiting for you.
It's so late.
If you hadn't shown up, I would've had to visit Cuiliang Hall again.
I heard you.
You did well to fetch her.
Here's your reward.
I heard that you've pampered Tang Zhi Rong night after night.
You have great stamina.
It must be upsetting to waste your romantic night on me.
Are you jealous?
Of course.
Why do you get to have all the ladies to yourself
while I have to remain in that Cold Palace
and stay up late at night for fear that you might summon me anytime?
Who do you think you are?
If the Supreme Princess wasn't so kind to me
I would have just left.
I don't believe a word you just said.
If you really wanted to leave, you would have left by now.
Don't come looking for me if I do.
You better not be so confident about yourself.
But I'm like that.
Spill it. Why did you ask me over?
Has the Supreme Princess... been very kind to you?
Yes, what about it?
I'd like you to ask her a few questions.
What questions?
Take it.
The Leaf of Spiritual Elixir can absorb one's thoughts.
As long as there are memories, they will appear through this leaf.
I'd like you to ask her a few questions.
What do you want to find out?
I want you to ask her why she was abolished
from her position as princess consort of Tianquan Kingdom.
What caused her fall out with Prince De?
What other unspeakable matters are there, that she never mentioned?
You want to use her trust in me to look into these matters?
Yes.
I can't help you.
Why?
That's right, she doesn't seem to be in her right mind.
But she truly treats me well.
I've never had a mother.
Although it's only been a few days
she's made me feel loved, just like a mother would.
So I can't bring myself to use her trust in me
and trick her into giving me the information you want.
Just do it for my sake.
You did help me in the past.
You also saved my life.
But I'm not staying behind because I lost our bet.
It isn't because I want you to lift the spell off me either.
I will repay your kindness.
But not in this manner.
You've only known her for a few days.
Yes, I've only known her for a few days.
But I've already seen just how pitiful and miserable she is.
If I were to rob her of that last glimmer of hope
it would be too cruel.
If you choose not to do it, your spell can't be lifted.
Have you thought it through?
If I have to betray someone's trust to attain something
then I'd rather not have it.
[Forever Stationed at the Border]
Did Elder Statesman say anything else?
He didn't.
He only said that you should set out right away, General Tang
after receiving the letter.
Since this is an order from Elder Statesman Qi
I will surely do so.
Sir, get some rest first.
Let me prepare for the trip
and I'll set out to the capital to report for duty.
Yes.
You should know that Qi Zhen is overly suspicious.
Now that Tang Zhi Rong is the sole favorite of the king
Qi Zhen has begin to doubt Tang Bo Nian.
He's worried that Tang Bo Nian holds military power
and is now endowed with the king's grace.
Tang Bo Nian might have some other ideas in mind.
So ordering him to go to the capital is just a trap.
First, he's testing him on his loyalty.
Second...
Qi Zhen has a few subordinates here in the army of Nanci.
Is he going to use them?
Exactly.
Once Tang Bo Nian sets out
those men will immediately take over his 150,000 soldiers.
This...
Have you already swapped the letter?
The letter Tang Bo Nian is reading now
is the one in which Qi Zhen tells him to go to the capital with 50,000 men.
Once you return to the manor, stay by Qi Zhen's side as you always do.
Qi Zhen isn't just going to pay for his sins with his life.
[Forever Stationed at the Border]
This doesn't make any sense.
In the ordinary course of events, when there's no war or calamity
why would Elder Statesman Qi have me take 50,000 men up to the capital?
This matter is highly suspicious.
General, isn't it best to be cautious?
If I were to bring soldiers with me to the capital so recklessly...
and should anything go wrong, I would be killed.
But if this truly is the order from Elder Statesman Qi
and I chose to defy it...
that would get me killed too.
This won't do!
We can't just sit around.
Write up a confidential letter to the capital immediately.
- We'll figure out the situation first. - Yes.
Report!
General, there's a visitor from the capital.
His name is Yun Hen.
Yun Hen? Young Master Yun?
- Invite him in quickly. - Yes.
Tang Bo Nian was initially just a commoner.
He's very prudent.
I don't think he'd lead 50,000 soldiers up to the capital
just because of a letter.
He'll send out a letter to verify it.
If we're to rid him of his doubts
we'll need the Elder Statesman's confidant to tell him personally
that the letter is real.
You'll be that confidante.
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