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[Legend of Fuyao]
[Episode 48]
Go ahead.
Why have you come to see me?
You must know.
You want to seek revenge?
Seek revenge?
Why would I seek revenge from you?
Do you understand how I feel?
If you aren't here to seek revenge, please leave.
Stay as far away from me as possible.
If you refuse to leave
I'll leave.
Yue!
Listen up!
I won't kill you because his sins are not yours to bear!
Qi Zhen should be the one to die!
But that doesn't mean that I'll show you any mercy.
Nor does it mean that I'll accommodate you.
But you saved me at Wintry Hall.
Yue...
I know you still think of me.
We used to fly kites on the mountain behind our manors.
When you didn't want me to tag along
you'd lie and say you were revising your homework.
When you made me cry and couldn't console me
you'd ask our tutor to blow a lot of sugar figurines for me.
I know that you remember!
Yue...
My father made many mistakes.
Since you hate him, why don't you let me make it up to you?
I can't bear to see you live with such hatred every day.
I'd like to help you.
- Please? - I really underestimated you.
Back then, you made Yun Hen infatuated with you
and made him forget the vengeance he should've sought.
- It isn't so. - Now...
You're trying to tempt me!
You're trying to make me forget the past
so that I can be at Qi Zhen's mercy, right?
Yue!
It isn't so!
It isn't--
Get lost!
Yue...
I'm not that kind of person!
I'm not like that!
These are the treasures I've collected so far.
They're worth more than the palace.
Just looking at it makes me feel like I can live two hours longer.
You're lucky you get to see this.
I saw many treasures when I served by Crown Prince's side too.
But compared to these treasures...
the ones I saw before were just toys.
My treasures are invaluable.
They are indeed rare.
But these aren't enough.
My King, I believe there used to be a treasure on this, right?
Why else would it be empty?
You're right.
It shouldn't be empty.
I recently took a fancy to a big treasure.
It will arrive in a few days.
A big treasure?
Is it even rarer than the treasures here?
You can't compare them like this.
The treasures in the Singing Frost Tower are all unique and rare.
None is inferior to another.
Report!
My King, Prince Huan has arrived.
Send him in, quickly.
Yes!
My King, since Prince Huan has important matters to report to you
why don't I take my leave now?
There's no need for you to go away.
Nan Cheng.
Prince Huan.
How did it go?
My King, there are some other rare treasures over there.
If you'd allow it, I'd like to take a look.
Go ahead.
Be careful with them!
Why are you so timid?
How did the purchase of the treasure go?
That treasure...
- I couldn't get it. - What?
We're still short on money.
Ask the Inner Court for it!
What is it? Do they dare to not approve the funding?
It's not that, of course.
It's just...
I'm afraid there isn't enough money left in the treasury.
There's no money in the treasury?
We collected plenty of money last year and the year before the last.
But once we expanded the Gold of Tiansha
constructed the Ice Walls in the north
and delayed the construction of the palace
the treasury's funds were all used up.
We even drew from wartime supplies.
If we go over budget again, I'm afraid--
I don't want to hear such disheartening words!
Are you just going to do nothing while the treasury runs dry?
If we wait till next year--
Next year! I can't wait till next year!
I remember that farm tax is different in the north and south of Tiansha.
The north is taxed every 25 households and the south, every 15.
Right?
Alter it!
From this year, they will be taxed every 15 households in the north.
- And every 10 in the south. - Huh?
It's freezing in the north, and the days are so short.
If they're taxed that heavily, they won't be able handle it!
The south relies on commerce so it's too harsh to tax every 10 households.
I've made myself very clear!
I don't care how they implement it.
Discuss this with the Inner Court.
I'll punish whoever can't get it done.
- But-- - There's another method.
My King, I think the people don't have much money anyway.
They only plant produce to live from hand to mouth.
If you tax them for it, I'm afraid...
it would arouse public resentment.
You'll have to spend more money to appease them later.
I think it's better to arrest some important corrupted officials.
You'll surely get much from them and win yourself a great reputation.
Commander, you've just taken office so you don't know
of the connections within the Royal Court.
You make it sound so simple.
If we make arrests so lightly, we're bound to stir up future trouble.
I don't care what methods you use.
Be it increasing taxes or making arrests
what I want is the gold in the treasury!
Look, you always say such distressing things.
Nothing pleasing to my ears.
Fortunately, we have someone new in the palace now.
He hasn't caught any of your bad habits!
See?
He's so nice and clean. How likable.
I can finally feel better.
Commander!
Prince Huan.
Commander, you're the king's new favorite.
You don't have to be so polite.
Prince Huan, you're too kind.
Is something the matter?
It's nothing important.
It's just that I keep thinking that we met at the Imperial City.
When I was at the Imperial City
I always stayed by Crown Prince Wu Ji's side.
It's not surprising if you saw me then.
But I was busy handling official affairs then.
So I didn't notice Prince Huan at all.
I person I'm thinking of looks just like you.
However...
that person is a woman.
A woman?
Prince Huan, do you mean to imply that I'm too feminine
and unfit to be a commander?
I wouldn't dare say so.
I just want to figure out what this is all about
so I've come to seek your advice.
There's no need to.
Perhaps there really is such a coincidence.
Prince Huan, you must be mistaken.
When I see Crown Prince Wu Ji next
I can ask him about it.
Thank you, Young Master Jiang.
I take my leave.
If we keep traveling, we'll die of fatigue.
We've been riding overnight for days, sleeping and eating outdoors.
There are some families here.
Let's go ask for some hot meals.
We should get some rest.
We might be able to handle this much hardship...
but not Ya Lan Zhu.
But general, that might expose our whereabouts.
It doesn't matter.
It's more important to rest.
Here, have some rice.
Let me through.
Here's some cured pork.
Here, eat up.
Here comes the cured pork.
I heard that you all haven't had a proper meal in days.
My wife specially cooked some cured pork for the generals.
It's very tasty!
Sir, we don't have much money on us.
Please accept this.
- You mustn't! - Please do take it.
You mustn't!
You're my guests.
I've only treated you to what I have.
General, I just hope you don't mind the food.
We live in a poor area, but the folks here are kind.
If I accept your money, people will laugh at me if they hear about it.
Eat while it's hot.
Gentlemen, dig in!
There's plenty!
Thank you, sir.
Commander.
This manor was bought by a tea merchant from Lingdong.
It was built by the best craftsman with wood of the finest quality.
Commander, you're the first to be the king's only favorite
in the past 10 years.
The king instructed us to prepare your manor.
He particularly had us find one in a good location.
He said it had to be well-ventilated and bright so that you'd be comfortable.
That's very kind of the Royal Court.
I'll keep that in mind.
Chief Eunuch, please put in a good word for me.
Well... Thank you for the reward, Commander.
Speaking of which, the king is very fond of you.
It's only a matter of time before you climb up the ranks.
I'll have to rely on you to guide me.
Show yourself.
Commander, you're now Zhan Nan Cheng's favorite.
You have to stay by the King of Tiansha every day.
It's getting harder to see you.
But it's quite amorous to meet secretly in your bedroom.
Why aren't you hiding under the bed?
I think that suits you even better.
Is that so?
How about we do that together?
You--
Listen.
Today, when Zhan Bei Heng saw me
I think... he will sabotage our plans.
Zhan Bei Heng?
He did see you once.
But if he's smart, he'll keep that to himself.
It seems that Your Highness has already made some plans?
At the moment, it might seem dangerous, but it's our best chance.
I told you before.
Zhan Nan Cheng is very narrow-minded and overly suspicious by nature.
He thinks that everyone is out to harm him.
But Zhan Bei Heng has always stayed by his side.
Zhu Zhu once mentioned to me
that Zhan Nan Cheng is really scared of being overthrown.
That was why he killed all the brothers he could.
Zhan Bei Heng must be really cautious to have served by his side.
The political affairs of the Royal Court were managed
by Zhan Bei Heng all these years.
He holds such a high position without being harmed.
Prince Huan isn't much easier than Zhan Nan Cheng to tackle.
But he must be getting anxious.
Fifth Brother...
Is something troubling you?
No.
A person's heart is only this big.
If too many troubles pile up in it one is bound to get worn out.
So we must release some troubles from time to time.
Then you'll feel more relaxed.
You won't be tossing and turning, unable to fall sleep.
You're being too sensitive.
In the past, when I could still see
I thought that there were many who couldn't see past their troubles.
It's better now.
All I see is darkness, but I can see more clearly.
Everything is projected past my eyes and into my mind.
Just like the wind and fog...
I can see it all clearly now.
However, along this journey, I can tell that you're very upset.
It's just like...
the dark night when the sun never rises.
The further ahead I go, the more upset you are.
You do see it all too clearly.
But I can't tell what you're upset about.
Is it because the path ahead of us is dangerous?
I don't care if it's dangerous for me.
But if everyone is in danger because of me...
We were all raised as military men.
It's normal to be away fighting battles.
But I never wanted to fight any battles.
Because once the battle begins, someone is bound to die.
If I tackle my brother
Tiansha will be thrown into the flames of war again.
Just because of my selfish reasons.
So many lives will be sacrificed.
I can't bear to do it.
But I can't just sit around doing nothing either...
While Zhan Nan Cheng takes so many innocent lives.
During Qiongye's civil war
my father was reluctant to start a war.
So he took our tribesmen and lived in the mountains instead.
He told me that by doing so, more lives could be spared.
However, there were many who talked behind his back.
They said that he was scared to go to war and that he was a coward.
But my father never cared about what others said about him.
He told me that we must be true to ourselves.
We must stay true to our souls and principles.
As long as your conscience is clear, you can stay upright and proud.
Fifth Brother.
You have your own choices and predicaments.
It's inevitable that many lives will be sacrificed for the greater good.
But no one will die for nothing.
Isn't that right?
Then why don't we just roll with the punches
and get rid of Zhan Bei Heng?
Indeed.
Once a seed of doubt is planted in the mind of someone like Zhan Nan Cheng
it's bound to bloom and blossom.
Exactly.
He delivered himself to our doorstep so it's not our fault.
What are you worried about?
Are you worried about me?
I learned the skills needed to fawn over Zhan Nan Cheng at Mount Xuanyuan.
You don't have to worry.
I'm right here by your side so there isn't much to worry about.
I'm just thinking about Zhan Bei Ye.
There will be more difficulties along the way.
I wonder if he can handle it.
There are indeed many obstacles.
I don't think it will render him helpless though.
I'm worried that he can't get past that hurdle in his own mind.
By nature, Zhan Bei Ye is very kind.
He really shouldn't have to conspire against anyone.
He doesn't have a choice.
If he was just a general, he'd surely be known for generations
for fighting enemies valiantly.
But he happened to be born into the royal family.
Whatever your natural disposition
and whether or not you're willing...
there are some things you must resolve yourself.
I don't know whether I should rise in rebellion or not.
I don't know if I'm implicating so many people for the greater good.
You don't need to understand everything so thoroughly.
As long as you think it's right...
it can't be wrong.
Fifth Brother...
Thank you.
Thank you so much.
Thank you for sharing so much with me today.
I'm so happy.
If you can talk to me like this in the future...
How wonderful would it be?
- Quickly! - Water!
Over here!
Fetch more water!
Here! Faster!
Stay in here. Don't go out.
My grains...
Those are my grains!
They are all gone!
Villagers, we meet again.
Sir, please head back.
We already told you that we only have those fields at the top of the hill.
The entire village depends on them to survive!
We can't sell them to you.
We're not here to purchase the fields.
Two days ago, we came here with money to acquire the land
but you wouldn't sell it to us.
However, the wood that the king wants for his royal halls
only grows in this area.
If we can't give the king a satisfactory answer
how can you possibly benefit from it?
But we have to make a living.
It's such a huge fire.
Someone must've lit it deliberately.
Unruly villagers set fire to granaries.
How should you be punished?
We're here to put out the fire!
Stop making excuses!
Guards, these unruly villagers tried to burn down the mountain.
They committed a grave crime.
- Arrest them! - Sir, spare us!
A dog is out biting under the protection of its master.
Take Ya Lan Zhu and leave quickly.
Prince Lie?
General! Once we get through that puddle, it's the Grand Ice Field!
General, you should go first.
I'll lead our men to kill them!
We'll leave together!
How did this happen?
Your Highness!
You've come to a dead end!
There are only a few of you so it's best you surrender!
Protect Ya Lan Zhu.
Don't worry.
Fifth Brother!
Why did you...
Why would you rush to protect me, even in this state?
I won't let you be in any danger.
I won't let you get hurt either.
Promise me.
Don't do that ever again.
I should be the one to protect you from now on.
Promise me.
My King!
My King.
The Ice Field Tiger has appeared!
You can go hunting.
Great!
Listen up!
The Ice Field Tiger is my prey.
No one is allowed to snatch it from me!
I've never seen a real Ice Field Tiger before.
I can see a real eye-opener thanks to Your Highness.
I heard that it's an auspicious sign from the gods
if the Ice Field Tiger can be hunted.
Definitely.
The Ice Field Tiger is very rare.
His fur is particularly valuable.
If you skin it and make it into a fur coat
it's warmer than dozens of cotton clothes.
My King, it's the Ice Field Tiger!
Let's go! We'll hunt the Ice Field Tiger!
Charge!
My King!
We're after him!
We don't wish to harm anyone else!
Step aside!
We'll spare your life!
Don't kill me.
We can always negotiate.
I'm the commander appointed by the king himself.
You want to kill him? Just see if I let you.
My King!
Retreat!
My dear subject, you're hurt.
It's just a small injury.
I'm fine.
My King, are you all right?
I'm all right.
Your Highness.
Get up first.
The mission is accomplished.
How is Fu Yao?
Your Highness, don't worry.
We only made a superficial cut on Miss Fu Yao's arm
between the Shaohai and Tongli acupoints, she'll be fine.
Plus, we just received news that
King of Tiansha announced that he's conferring Miss Fu Yao
as Tiansha's General of True Valiance to enter the palace at will.
Good.
- Be sure to keep her safe. - Yes!
Commander, Ice Honey is very rare.
Even the king only gets a small urn of it every year.
The king is worried that you'll find the medicine bitter
so he ordered me to mix Ice Honey in.
Quickly.
I'll serve the medicine to Commander Jiang.
I won't have any.
Since I was a child, I never liked taking medicine.
You mustn't do so.
How will your wound heal if you don't take medicine?
Let me die then.
How could I bear to let you die?
My King!
Greetings, My King!
You're wounded.
You don't have to kneel.
Here.
You're all dismissed.
It hurts me to see you wounded.
Here.
I'll feed you.
My King!
It's my duty to be of service to you, My King.
My dear subject, drink it up.
Your wound will heal after taking the medicine.
My King, no one has ever treated me so kindly.
I...
How am I to accept such kindness?
If you hadn't risked your life to save me today
I might not have survived.
That useless scum.
They were all so eager to fawn over me.
But in the face of danger, who knows where they ran off to?
I finally figured out who is loyal and who is just pretending.
You deserve credit for protecting me.
Just name any reward you'd like.
My King, you've already conferred me as the General of True Valiance.
I'm content.
That's just a title.
I can confer you as general as many times I wish.
That doesn't count as a reward.
Think about it, quickly.
What else would you like?
I...
There is something I would like.
However...
Just speak your mind.
My King, I've practiced martial arts since I was a child.
I've always wanted to contribute to the Royal Court.
I wish to go to the battlefield
but also serve the Royal Court faithfully.
Since you've recruited me into the Gold of Tiansha
it's already a great blessing.
However...
it might be a breeze to be a general just in name...
I feel that I've failed to do my armor any justice.
Therefore...
Therefore, My King, if you think highly of me
I'd like to have military power over the Gold of Tiansha...
so as to serve you the best that I can.
You saved my life.
So you'd like to have military power over the Gold of Tiansha?
I wish to achieve goals for you, My King!
Is this true?
My King, don't you believe me?
Of course not.
Prince Huan.
Nan Cheng.
I told you, didn't I?
This person's identity is questionable.
See?
He's really showing his true colors now.
Prince Huan, what do you mean by that?
You aren't the crown prince's Shadow Guard.
Nor are you here for an official position.
You're just a spy that Zhangsun Wu Ji sent.
My King!
Prince Huan is slandering me!
Bei Heng, you've always been very cautious.
Do you have any evidence to support such an accusation?
Nan Cheng, please be a fair judge of it.
Prince Yi's messenger just sent me this.
Nan Cheng, please take a look.
A few months ago, I went to the Imperial City as commanded.
It was just a confidential meeting between the royal families.
However, there was a farce about the Princess of Xuanji and her impostor.
Zhangsun Ping Rong wrote this?
Exactly!
When I first saw the commander, I just found him quite familiar.
It wasn't until that day in the Singing Frost Tower
that I suddenly realized that I had seen him in the Imperial City!
You're not Jiang Feng.
You're the Imperial City's wanted fugitive, Fu Yao.
Am I right?
Prince Huan, you've really made such a huge effort.
You even forged Prince Yi's letter.
I am but a nobody.
How am I worthy of Prince Huan's attention?
Is what he said true?
Definitely not.
Why would you bother struggling now that it has come to this?
Just come clean.
Perhaps my brother will spare your life.
If Prince Huan wishes to kill me, why bother stooping to such means?
You've deceived the king.
Why would I be the only one who wants to kill you?
Prince Huan, you racked your brain and plotted every step.
Isn't it all for the sake of those weapons?
Are you trying to kill me so as to silence me?
What nonsense is that? What weapons?
I have no idea what you're talking about!
Oh? What is this about?
My King, speaking of mistakes, I did make a mistake.
Knowing too much was my mistake.
- I know about his secret. - You--
Continue.
Prince Huan keeps saying that he has met me before.
That's indeed true.
I used to serve at Crown Prince Wu Ji's side.
Including on that night...
when Prince Huan came to visit Crown Prince in private.
I was also present.
Nonsense!
That's utter rubbish!
When did I ever meet the crown prince in private?
What are you so anxious?
Can I not tell the truth from lies?
Nan Cheng, I didn't leave the palace of Tianquan during those few days
nor did I meet anyone in private!
This is a false accusation!
Bei Heng, don't get so worked up.
Let him finish first.
That night, Prince Huan suddenly came to visit.
Crown Prince didn't know why Prince Huan visited him.
He was very surprised.
That night, Prince Huan pledged his allegiance to Crown Prince.
He said that he's willing to offer information to Shangyang Palace.
All he asked of Crown Prince was one favor.
You-- You're lying!
Bei Heng.
Why fear a crooked shadow if you're standing straight?
Why are you panicking?
That day, Prince Huan...
What Prince Huan asked for that day...
was the throne of Tiansha.
Nonsense!
I've been wronged!
Bei Heng has accompanied me for years.
He's my right-hand man.
How could I possibly believe that he has been disloyal
with just your statement?
Do you know the punishment for slandering a royal family member?
You'll know very soon if it's just a false accusation.
If I remember correctly
Prince Huan married a ninth concubine just some time ago.
I know about it.
His ninth concubine is originally from Goulan.
She was lucky to leave that chaotic place because Prince Huan took a fancy to her.
Coincidentally, the day his ninth concubine married him
was only a day from the day Crown Prince Wu Ji arrived.
How could there be such a coincidence?
Indeed.
His ninth concubine is the messenger.
She's just a lass who can sing well!
She has never met the crown prince!
I found her pretty so I married her!
How can I be accused of such a crime?
This is simple.
We'll just summon your ninth concubine for questioning.
This...
My King, from what I know
Prince Huan's ninth concubine died abruptly in the manor three days ago.
Her cause of death is suspicious.
I'm guessing his ninth concubine knew too much and was silenced.
It's all lies!
I killed her! I killed her because--
Because...
she was sleeping with a servant.
I couldn't stand it so I had her caned to death!
She's dead.
The dead tell no tales.
Prince Huan can say whatever he wants.
Nan Cheng, I'll telling you the truth!
If I lied about anything, I'll die a terrible death!
Please clear my name!
Indeed, the dead tell no tales.
It's really difficult for me to make a judgment.
However...
before his ninth concubine died, she left behind crucial evidence.
Speak.
His ninth concubine once told Crown Prince that
in the recent years, Prince Huan has been gathering his armed forces.
He's been using money from the treasury.
My King, Prince Huan told you before that the treasury's funds are running low
and you even ordered him to arrest some corrupt officials.
It has been some time now.
My King...
Have you even seen any money coming in?
Nan Cheng, I did raid their houses but I didn't find any gold or silver.
They said that some flying thieves broke into their houses
and wiped them clean of all valuables--
Flying thieves?
Was there such a coincidence?
It was right before the raid.
The flying thieves must be well informed.
My King, it must be a coincidence, right?
Nan Cheng, I'm innocent!
I'll know if you're innocent once I take a look in your manor.
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