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[Legend of Fuyao]
[Episode 31]
I'll be honest with you.
A close friend of mine was wronged for no reason.
I needed to take that witness to the Imperial City
to seek audience with the emperor and clear my friend's name.
Who could have known that--
Whatever.
I'll seek audience with the emperor in the Imperial City first.
You're saying that you're going to the Imperial City?
You're even going to seek audience with the emperor?
What's wrong with that?
It's easy to get to the Imperial City, but not the palace.
Not to mention that you wish to seek audience with the emperor.
Tianquan Kingdom reigns over all five kingdoms.
It's heavily guarded.
Now that the crown prince has returned from his training
the city is hosting a celebration.
No outsider would be allowed in.
Who exactly is Crown Prince Wu Ji?
Everyone keeps mentioning him lately.
All I know is that at the age of 10
his essays were impeccable and he could fire an arrow across 1,000 miles.
At the age of 12, he went to Nanrong alone
to mediate the conflicts between the southern and northern tribes.
He also saved Qiongye Tribe from being annihilated.
When he was 15 years old, an auspicious omen appeared.
It preserved the harvest across all the five kingdoms.
There's actually someone like that?
Even a storyteller wouldn't dare to make up such tales.
Wu Ji isn't human.
He is a god.
I'm sorry.
Could we stop talking about him?
Can you tell me how I can get into the city?
It just so happens that I'm planning to go there in a day or two.
I'm going there for the leaves from the Feather Tree in the city
since it can cure the disease.
I also have some important matters to handle.
Since we seem to be around the same age and fate has brought us together...
why don't you stay for a few more days?
Once I'm done handling things, I'll take you to the palace.
Really?
Wu Ji...
You've finally returned.
Fu Yao!
My young mistress has fallen ill!
Over here.
Young Mistress!
- Young Mistress. - Excuse me.
Young Mistress.
Jing Fan.
Fu... Fu Yao.
I'm right here.
You should all get back to your chores.
I'd like to speak to Miss Fu Yao in private.
However careful you may be, you can't predict your own fate.
I feel bad for asking you to come here.
But I have an important favor to ask of you.
Jing Fan, please do tell.
I'll be honest with you.
I was planning on going to the Imperial City for an official matter.
But now, I don't think I can make it there in time.
- I won't be able to make it... - Don't say that!
Young Mistress.
Do you still remember that Crown Prince Wu Ji that I told you about?
I do.
He's my fiancé.
My young mistress is the second princess of Xuanji Kingdom.
She's been engaged to Crown Prince Wu Ji since she was a child.
I wanted to go to the Imperial City for an official matter
as well as for our marriage.
Although I'm thousands of miles away from him
we've been writing to each other all these years.
The affection between us never wavered.
I was certain that he was the man I'd marry.
He also said that he wouldn't marry anyone besides me.
He's such a devoted and affectionate man.
Jing Fan, I'm sure you'll recover and reunite with him.
I've treated so many patients.
I know this disease all too well.
I'm afraid...
Young Mistress, you'll definitely recover!
Even if I do pull through this
I can't cause a delay in official matters.
Qiao Ling.
Take out my badge.
Young Mistress!
Hurry up.
Miss Fu Yao.
This...
It's my identification, the Purple Phoenix Badge.
Please go to the Imperial City of Tianquan as me.
Meet Crown Prince Wu Ji for me.
Meet the emperor for me.
You... you want me to pass myself off as you?
- Yes. - I can't do that.
I can't pretend to be you.
- I'm begging you. - Young Mistress.
Young Mistress!
Fu Yao, I really can't figure out
why Fo Lian would have you pretend to be her?
She said that Tianquan Kingdom is facing a huge crisis.
She's the representative of Xuanji Kingdom.
Tianquan Kingdom has summoned all envoys over to discuss this issue.
If she doesn't make it there in time
Tianquan Kingdom will surely punish Xuanji Kingdom for it.
Her engagement with Crown Prince Wu Ji may even be annulled.
But... is it really all right to do this?
Why not?
We're not there to harm anyone.
I'll just explain it to His Majesty when we get there.
I might even get to clear Zhan Bei Ye's name.
Doesn't that sound good?
I hope it goes that way.
- Let's go. - Get going.
- Let's go. - Go!
Fu Yao, I can't believe I'm in the Imperial City!
We went to Taiyuan after leaving Mount Xuanyuan.
Now, we're actually in Tianquan!
If we had never ventured out, how would we have knows how big the world is?
You're right.
Who knows? This might be another amazing encounter!
The palace of Tianquan Kingdom...
It really is... majestic.
Seeing is believing.
There's a crowd over there.
Let's go take a look!
Please! I'm begging you!
Thank you.
I just want to cure my brother.
Sir, what is going on?
It's all because of the disease.
That young lady and her brother only had each other.
Her brother went out looking for work but contracted the disease.
She heard that the leaf of the Feather Tree could cure it
so she snuck in to pick some.
However, the Feather Tree is the symbol of the imperial family
so no commoner can pick its leaves.
Who was that?
You're men, yet you're bullying a woman. Aren't you ashamed?
Who are you? [Xu Lai, Zhangsun Ping Rong's guard.]
Why do you care who I am?
I just can't stand men like you!
Step aside!
It's a female warrior?
Attack.
Kill her!
Stop it!
Greetings, Prince De!
Greetings, Uncle.
[Zhangsun Jia, Prince De of Tianquan Kingdom.]
Prince Yi, you should've fastened your belt properly first.
Don't embarrass yourself in front of the saintess of the five kingdoms.
You must be more careful with such important identification.
Uncle, are you saying that she's--
If she isn't from the royal family of Xuanji Kingdom
how could she have the Purple Phoenix Badge?
My apologies.
So you're Prince Yi?
Sorry for offending you.
Could you just let this young lady off?
She only picked the leaves for the sake of her family.
Since Tianquan Kingdom is the Imperial City of the five kingdoms
you should have the people's interests at heart.
Saintess, you must've misunderstood.
Prince Yi is concerned that the disease will affect the people
so he's investigating the matter strictly.
As for the leaves of the Feather Tree
there's already an order from the palace to distribute them to the people.
I happen to have brought some with me today.
Prince Yi.
Crown Prince will be returning to the city very soon.
The Emperor hopes that his people are safe and well.
You should do charitable work for His Majesty.
Thank you, Prince Yi! Thank you!
Great! Well done!
Well done!
Thank you, my saviors!
You're welcome.
Take the leaves home.
- Thank you! - Go home quickly.
Saintess, you truly have a heart of gold.
On behalf of the people, I thank both of you.
I knew that the princess of Xuanji was coming to Tianquan.
Your accommodations have been arranged.
- Why don't I-- - I won't trouble you.
I take my leave.
Where should we go?
I don't know.
[58 Market]
Isn't this that amazing store from Taiyuan?
- You're right. - Exactly.
58 Market has branches across all five kingdoms.
Our branches are everywhere.
We bring all sorts of convenience to the people.
We happen to have just arrived in the Imperial City today.
We're looking for a place to stay.
Is there a place you recommend?
Just a moment. Let me check.
Young lady, are you a visitor from Xuanji Kingdom?
You know about that too?
I knew that you would be visiting.
A few days ago, someone booked one of the most special places in Tianquan
for a distinguished guest from Xuanji.
Even the horses and carriage are booked.
Who booked it?
Who else?
You're Prince Yi's guest.
So Prince Yi who booked it, of course.
No, thank you.
Wait...
That Prince Yi sure is clever.
He knew just what to do.
But there's no such thing as a free lunch, he must be up to no good.
We mustn't accept his offer.
But what should we do now?
He has bribed the entire street.
How are we going to manage?
We'll find a way.
The nasty doctor?
What?
You lost track of her?
She didn't check into any of the residences or inns we booked.
Useless scum! You're all useless!
Your Highness, what should we do now?
What did I tell you?
I'm to be notified as soon as Saintess Fo Lian enters the city!
She's the second princess of Xuanji Kingdom!
All the silver and gold mines are in the mountains of Xuanji!
If I win Xuanji Kingdom's support
would I still need to worry about not being anointed as Crown Prince?
Look at what you've done!
She's already in the city!
You didn't even know about it!
Great!
I've offended her through and through!
Useless scum!
You're just useless!
Your Highness, I understand.
I'll look into her accommodation so that Your Highness can approach her.
What are you still waiting for?
That chicken was so good.
Nasty doctor.
Divine Physician Zong!
Are you stuffed with food and wine?
We should calculate the expenses then.
12 urns of spring wine, and each urn is 40 taels.
That's a total of 480 taels.
4 plates of braised venison ears and sweet pea cakes.
That's 120 taels in total.
Hold on...
8 plates of nuts and--
Divine Physician Zong.
Are you some evil merchant?
- We just ate some food. - Exactly.
- Aren't we friends? - Good friends.
That's no ordinary meal.
You--
What do you suggest we do?
I don't have any money. Just my life.
How about this?
Write me an IOU.
What for?
Why?
I'm just running short of staff, here in Tianquan.
I'm taking you in reluctantly.
You want me to be your staff?
If Doctor Zong takes us in, we'll have a place to stay.
Let me think about it.
I've thought it through!
Aren't we your staff?
We'll do chores.
It's all right.
Shouldn't you at least offer meals and accommodation?
Is there meat for all three meals?
A big bedroom.
Work a day and take five days off.
- Sounds good. - Right?
- That would work. - Sure.
Bring these herbs back for me.
The last two can only be found in Shangyang Palace, south of the city.
Remember, you must get everything.
Sure.
This... this place is so heavily guarded.
How are we going to get in?
[Shangyang Palace]
It seems like we can't enter through the main gate.
Then what do we do?
Go find the other herbs on this list.
Leave the last two to me.
That won't do. You mustn't go alone.
No, it's too dangerous for you to do it alone.
I'll be fine. Go on.
All right, be careful.
Don't get caught.
Be careful.
This tune sounds so familiar.
Your Highness.
Saintess Fo Lian has already entered the Imperial City.
But no one knows where she's staying.
I heard you.
Don't let anyone disturb me.
Yes.
You swindler!
You've finally come looking for me.
How are you?
Give back what's mine.
Let go of me!
Let go!
How did you know that I missed you every day and night?
I never stopped missing you.
You're such a liar.
You never tell the truth.
I still don't know who you are.
That's enough.
Give it back to me.
You--
Where's my Leaf of Spiritual Elixir?
We haven't seen each other in so long.
Don't you have anything to say to me?
What's there to say to you?
You're never honest with me anyway.
I bet you aren't up to any good here.
I didn't tell you that... I'm the Crown Prince of Tianquan.
You're the crown prince?
You--
I'm his aide.
I'm Yuan Zhao Xu.
You're the crown prince's aide?
You must be lying to me.
If not, take me to the crown prince.
Why?
On my way to the Imperial City, everyone I met kept saying that...
Crown Prince Wu Ji of Tianquan is a remarkable genius.
He's one of a kind.
How can such a person exist?
He does.
I was in Taiyuan on the crown prince's orders.
I guess he isn't a good person then.
Listen, you mustn't speak ill of the crown prince in Tianquan.
You'll be jinxed.
All right now.
Don't be mad at me.
I'll apologize and make it up to you by taking you somewhere fun.
Why don't you take me to the palace?
What for?
I can't tell you.
Behave and do as I say then.
What are you plotting?
How does it feel to see me?
If it weren't for the fact that I'm no match for you
I'd have attacked you by now.
Sure.
I promise not to strike back this time.
Liar.
You never tell the truth.
I won't believe you again.
Why did you bring me here?
You must be a regular at this brothel.
Are you jealous?
In your dreams.
I've had quite a few cups.
Am I not drinking as well?
Why did you steal my quintuple-color pebble?
So you'd come looking for me, why else?
Big, fat liar!
I'm done talking to you.
You're a big, fat liar.
Liar...
Listen up.
From now on, you're not to...
You're not to leave without saying a word.
Do you hear me?
I promise I won't.
Liar!
I--
All right.
Your Highness.
Uncle.
All right, you're all dismissed.
Yes.
Uncle, the crown prince went away for years.
My father is frail.
The two of us handled more matters in the Imperial Court.
However, we have to give this all up to that young chap.
Uncle...
Can you bear to let go?
Prince Yi, you've contributed greatly in battle.
You've earned a name for yourself in the Imperial Court.
Of course you would...
be displeased, handing over your authority so suddenly.
Am I not asking you, Uncle?
I wasn't paying attention...
What were you saying?
Fine!
I won't beat around the bush.
Someone shows up all of a sudden.
Yet I have to hand what I accomplished over all these years to him.
Uncle, I really can't concede to it!
Should the day come when things don't end well
I hope that you'll take my side.
I certainly won't mistreat you.
You shouldn't be complaining to me.
I no longer meddle in the politics of the Imperial Court.
Even if you tell me about it, I'll pretend that I didn't hear you.
Uncle.
Have you already forgotten that incident at the hunting grounds?
Uncle, forgive me for saying that without much deliberation.
But you know that Wu Ji finds you to be an eyesore.
If he were to become the next emperor
how could he possibly tolerate you?
Look.
I didn't know you were coming over.
This... I didn't prepare any fine tea.
I've been a really bad host.
Why don't I bring some fine tea from my manor?
Prince Yi shouldn't have to put up with such shabby tea, right?
Uncle.
I won't trouble you with that.
I've said what I came to say.
I take my leave.
The one who can't tolerate me...
isn't Wu Ji.
It should be him.
Since the crown prince has yet to return as scheduled
I'm afraid that we'll have to ask Prince Yi to review this matter.
This is...
I'm afraid it wouldn't be appropriate.
You should all know that
when Prince Yi led the army to Nanrong
he promised the entire army to reward them accordingly
upon their victorious return.
Now that the army has returned to the city
The Military Inspectorate already submitted reports twice
to speed things up.
We've stalled, saying that it would be approved by the crown prince.
We shouldn't postpone this any further.
Even if that's the case...
the commander-in-chief of the expedition is Prince Zhangsun Ping Rong.
Now that His Highness is signing off on certificates of merit
wouldn't this stir up some doubt?
They contributed to suppressing enemies.
It's only right to reward them for their merits.
Why would anyone doubt it?
But should this matter keep getting postponed
I'm afraid it will be hard to stop people from doubting!
My men spilled their blood on the battlefield.
They sacrificed their lives in exchange for a short truce with Nanrong.
They deserve to be rewarded with this sum of money.
If the crown prince disapproves, he can discuss it with my father.
Did you hear that?
Yes.
Everyone in the city is looking for you.
Yet you're spending time with a beauty.
You didn't miss out on having a good time.
Father, you learned of it?
What I really want to hear is what you have to say about it.
Father, you're wise.
You knew that the Inner Court is scheduled to distribute funds
to Ping Rong's army today.
It's a good day to win some people over.
But you deliberately avoided it
so that Ping Rong gets to play the nice guy.
Why?
How happy we were, our hair in tufts.
How fondly we talked and laughed.
How solemnly we swore to be true!
I must think no more of the past.
Prince De, are you singing the Ode of River Yu?
I didn't know you were here, Empress.
I've behaved disrespectfully.
The Ode of River Yu is about a man riding his bamboo horse
while reminiscing about his childhood romance.
Such an old song...
It seems all the more dreary when sung all alone.
Wu Ji has come home.
I'm aware of it.
Ping Rong is very narrow-minded.
I'm afraid he can't stand being robbed of his limelight.
But Wu Ji is my flesh and blood, after all.
If you mean well, Prince De, do offer him more assistance.
The crown prince is a God-sent genius.
He's also expected to succeed the throne.
I'm a man of humble talent but I'm willing to offer him my service.
I'll express my gratitude to you on behalf of Wu Ji.
Speaking of which, I have matters to handle at my manor.
I'll take my leave.
Prince De, you're in your declining years.
It's best not to sing the Ode of River Yu so often.
Ping Rong deserves the merit for leading the army.
It's more fitting for him to reward the soldiers.
Is it that you don't wish to fight with him to play the nice guy...
or do you deliberately want to avoid meddling with this matter?
Or do you think that the army consists of confidants Ping Rong trained
so you don't wish to have them serve under you?
All of the above.
It's good that you can think for yourself.
Talk to me about Taiyuan.
Father, you wanted me to weaken Taiyuan Kingdom
with the least effort, and as inconspicuously as possible.
I believe you must know by now
that I resorted to some means to become the King of Taiyuan.
Now that the civil war in Taiyuan has just ended
they pose less of a threat.
They are bound to rest for some time.
Good.
Very well done.
You trained in Qiongcang for 10 years.
You weakened our vassal state without deploying any of our men.
It's about time you start assisting me in state affairs.
Yes.
Your Majesty.
The Empress is hosting a family banquet.
She asks that Your Majesty and Crown Prince attend.
Father, do you think...
The crown prince will be there soon.
I'm old and frail now.
I've left all state affairs to the officials.
Ping Rong and Prince De shared many of my burdens.
Although you're held in high regard as the heir apparent
you don't have a foundation in the Imperial Court yet.
Do you know that in terms of the kingdom and struggle for power
it is a matter of life and death?
My child...
You're still young.
You must always be cautious in everything you do.
Father, please take care of your health.
Leave the rest to me.
Go on.
Yes.
Doctor.
You said that Yuan Zhao Xu has been with Crown Prince Wu Ji
since he was a child, didn't you?
So he...
- Is he 25 or 26 years old? - Yes.
Doctor.
Would it kill you to say more than one word?
Are you interested in hearing about Crown Prince Wu Ji...
or Yuan Zhao Xu?
Your Highness.
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