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Under The Power
Episode 26
Imagine how graceful Danqing Taoist Temple used to be!
It was jammed with people every day.
And now?
It is completely deserted.
Quite often,
people shout
in our face.
We don't even know if Fatso is alive or not.
Although he is only a disciple
who was admitted after I left,
we are still of the same sect.
That happened so suddenly
that it gives me goose bump just thinking of it.
Lan, don't worry.
Mr. Lu is here,
I'm sure he will discover the truth.
I believe in him.
Could you please help me, Mr. Lu?
I will try my best.
By the way,
before that happened to your Junior Brother,
was there anything unusual?
Anything unusual?
He...
He always complained that his health was not very good.
He had a headache every day,
which sapped him of strength.
Because I thought he was lazy,
I didn't pay much attention.
I don't know why
I've been feeling sleepy recently
and haven't had any strength.
How about master Slim-jim?
Is he better now?
Slim-jim, Fatso.
They got on best with each other.
This time, Slim-jim...
has suffered a serious shock
and still hasn't awoken properly yet.
Right
Master is taking care of him.
Constable Yuan.
Come and have a look with me.
Let's go.
I'll go too.
Don't. You'll just make trouble.
Your Excellency, wait for me.
When did I ever make trouble?
You,
are always causing trouble.
That's enough.
Just sit here and have some tea
Sit down.
Do I cause trouble?
Master Yuanming
Your Excellency.
How is Master Slim-jim?
Mentally,
he hasn't regained full consciousness yet.
Should we invite the doctor to check on his condition?
There's no need to do that.
I know some medical skills.
He was just
frightened a little.
Nothing serious.
How about senior brother Fatso?
He hasn't been found yet.
Perhaps,
the bad omens exceed the good.
Everything was going so well
why suddenly...
Come on.
This...
His life may end,
but ours keep moving forward.
Although Fatso has met with bad luck,
if he is in the heavens,
I'm sure he doesn't want to see you this depressed.
Be strong.
He is right.
There are not many disciples left.
From now on,
nothing can happen to any of us.
Master.
I...I'm okay.
Thank you
for your thoughtfulness.
As long as you're fine.
Help him to lie down.
Senior brother Fatso.
Try to sleep a little.
I found that Slim-jim looked
scared of Master Yuanming.
that wasn't respect between master and disciple.
Or it could be that
Slim-jim knows something.
Your Excellency.
Should we get Lan Qingxuan
to investigate Slim-jim?
Master Yuanming always
has an eye on Slim-jim.
Just wait for now.
Don't beat the grass and startle the snake.
Your Excellency, this move of yours
has ruined the whole game.
If you always think of a way out,
it's easy to fall into a trap.
I should have let them go.
Your Excellency, you have lost this game.
How can you be so sure of that?
Let's see whether my next move
can turn the tables or not?
Please.
Amazing!
It's a great move.
Thanks for letting me win!
This game,
I myself have been looking at for a long time.
It's unsolvable.
Your Excellency, today,
a move of resurrection of yours
has solved this board.
How amazing.
You flatter me.
It's just that the person on the spot is baffled.
This move is equal to
thousands and thousands of words.
I admit defeat.
Master,
you are too modest.
Right now, Danqing Taoist Temple
is in danger.
You don't seem panicked in the slightest.
Your mentality
can't be compared with ordinary people's.
If it were me,
I don't think
I would be able to act as optimistically as you.
I have experienced many difficulties throughout my years,
come through the vicissitudes of life
and overcome the joys and sorrows of life.
If Danqing Taoist Temple
perishes under my watch,
that must be the heavens' will.
Danqing Taoist Temple these days has become quiet.
If we want to restore it,
we can only rely on my disciple Lan
However, I'm always worried
about his personality.
Lan Qingxuan is someone who knows gratitude.
I'm sure he can protect Danqing Taoist Temple.
Master, please don't worry.
He is stubborn.
As his master, I know him best.
Although he looks happy all the time,
deep in his heart,
he has much pain and many scars.
I heard that Lan Qingxuan comes from an important background.
That's right.
He originally comes from an upper-class family
He was a complete loser when he was younger,
and caused enmity around him.
When his father died,
he spent all his inheritance,
then suffered banishment
and wandered homeless through the streets.
When he was in his most difficult time,
I adopted him and let him become a priest.
But he is the same as before,
he can't see through things,
can't let it go,
he always lives with animosity.
It seems like a life of suffering others' curses and hatred
is the life for him.
Human hearts are most unpredictable.
Anyway, you are his master.
I believe
that one day, he will find release.
People may stagnate
because of drowning in the past.
My hope is that disciple Lan understands this morality
and gets over his inner grief as soon as possible.
Lan Qingxuan is smart,
there's no need to worry too much.
Your Excellency, Your Excellency
I have waited a long time.
Here you are.
Grilled wild chicken, I made it myself
especially for you to have a try.
You treat me very nice.
Well.
I saw a lot of Embroidered Uniform Guards
in front of my master's door.
Are they supervising him?
Your Excellency.
Surely you don't suppose that
the perpetrator of this medicinal case
is my master?
I can't jump to any conclusions
if I haven't thoroughly investigated.
Your Excellency.
My master
is a mild and warmhearted person
who concentrates on being a priest.
Ever since Mr. Xu promoted him
to take care of the medicine tribute for the Emperor,
he hasn't made any mistakes.
Who could have known
that the elixir which was meant as tribute for the Emperor
had any problems?
I'm sure.
I'm sure that someone is unhappy
that he earned the emperor's trust.
Perhaps,
someone sneakily
added poison.
Do you believe in your master that much?
He, to me,
is like my second parent.
Of course, I believe that he is innocent.
Your Excellency,
won't you have a try?
It tastes good!
Do you know
what you're doing is called a public bribe?
Is eating a chicken a bribe?
Miss Yuan.
That young master Xie,
looks strangely at Miss Yuan.
Your Excellency, you have to keep an eye on him.
Don't let Miss Yuan be stolen away.
Why do you suddenly say that?
You...
Don't tell me that you don't have any interest in her?
Your love is so clear when you look at her.
You haven't changed,
you still like to guess others' hearts.
However,
she has no interest in anyone.
Why are you so sure
that someone will steal her?
You are not Miss Yuan,
how could you know that she has no one in mind?
Only fish know how fun the ocean is.
You are not me.
How could you know that I don't know a fish's happiness?
Lan Qingxuan.
Do you want to
discuss a fish's happiness with me?
Forget it!
I wouldn't dare to compare with Zhuang Zi and Hui Zi.
I'm basically
just someone that enjoys sticking my nose in.
Seeing a person in love,
I cannot help but advise him.
I...
didn't treasure the person in front of me before,
and now I regret it so much.
If you understand your love,
I think
if you have any interest in Miss Yuan,
you must take your chance.
Or else, you will end up just like me,
and be filled with regret.
It turns out that you have experienced much.
Not really.
I just think
that sometimes, if you miss a chance, you may never get another one.
Why are you so emotional?
Life
shouldn't be spent lost in regret.
Your Excellency,
can you explain.
The commander of an army may be carried off,
but the will of even a common person
can't be taken away from him.
On my own,
like a little worm,
how could I do that?
If your mind has resolved to do something,
even if it means dying nine times,
you won't regret it.
"Even if it means dying nine times, you won't regret it". That's a great saying!
It's so interesting
chatting with you.
Let me do that,
please let me do that.
Look,
the matter between you and Miss Yuan,
I've put my mind into it so much.
My master's affair,
could you please help me out a bit?
I mean.
This chicken counts as a bribe, does it?
That's fine.
Then I'll...
take it back home.
I'll wait until this is all over,
then bring you another one.
If there is nothing else,
forgive me, I'll leave now.
If you are hungry,
just tell me.
The corpse has disappeared,
and this makes Jinxia worry a lot.
You know her personality, right?
If she can't solve this case,
I'm afraid that for her whole life,
she won't be released from Danqing Taoist Temple.
Ling,
what do you think?
The affairs of officials
have nothing to do with me.
The corpse suddenly disappeared,
which is weird.
Right.
Ling,
As I know
the harder the medical technique,
the more you are interested in it.
I suggest
we should pay a visit.
I don't want to.
Ling,
you have a good relationship
with Jinxia, don't you?
Now she is in trouble and asks for your help.
As an aunt, ignoring her
is not a good idea.
When did I become her aunt?
In Maple Col,
didn't she call you "aunt" all the time?
You didn't reject her,
did you?
Okay. Please help her.
Just pretend you are doing something fun.
Okay?
What do you think?
Deal?
Xie Xiao,
we'll go with you.
That's great!
You two, please pack your luggage.
I'll take a look at the sect
and then come and get you.
Go.
Farewell.
Ling.
Your hand hasn't completely recovered.
So we can have the lesson another day.
I'm fine.
What do you want to eat?
I heard from someone in the sect that
Xie Xiao will be back soon.
He likes spicy food.
Okay.
I will teach you how to make
a well-known Chengdu dish.
Okay.
First of all,
you have to slice the fish.
When slicing, pay attention to how you use the knife,
and create a proper thickness for the slices of fish.
Even though your hand hasn't healed,
you can use the knife so skilled.
Cutting with knives is no problem for me.
But,
if this were a real weapon,
I am afraid I wouldn't be any good.
My father always gets mad at me
because of this.
They are still knives,
what is the difference?
Of course, they are different.
One is to cut food,
the other to kill people.
Different states of mind.
One
makes delicious food for people.
The other
makes sure people no longer have an appetite.
Their functions are also different.
To me,
they are all the same.
Would you like to try?
Here.
Okay.
Try.
Don't tell me you have never used a kitchen knife before.
I'm used to combat knives.
Then, I...
It's okay.
I will teach you.
Wear this apron.
Xi,
Xi...
Xie Xiao.
Don't misunderstand.
He is just...
You are that close to each other.
I think I am interrupting you two.
I have to go out for a bit.
It's not like that, I...
Xie Xiao.
Xie Xiao you misunderstand us.
Fish, fish.
Slice...
Xie Xiao.
Xi,
you love Yang Yue, don't you?
It's not true.
All he was doing was teaching me to cook.
It's not a misunderstanding.
Yang Yue may just be a lowly constable,
but if you love him,
I will support you.
Don't worry.
I will find a suitable chance
to talk to father.
It is not what you think.
Actually, Yang Yue may be quite dull,
but he is kind.
If you are with him, I won't be worried.
But if he bullies you,
I will not let him off.
I told you that there is nothing between us.
Don't you understand?
Xi...
Excuse me.
Why did she suddenly get so mad?
Your Excellency.
Clumsy movements.
Perhaps, he doesn't know Kungfu.
Hey.
Are you okay?
I'm good, Your Excellency.
All I need is to take a rest.
Is this the only way for us
to be close to each other?
What did you say?
No,
nothing.
I want to be alone to think.
Miss Shangguan,
you seem to
be lost in thought.
Is there anything that causes you sorrow?
A person's lifetime
is never perfect,
but I believe that
a part of it will be satisfying.
Why don't we enjoy
that bit of satisfaction,
so that we can live happier lives.
It's easy to say.
Smiling
makes you more beautiful.
Why don't you
smile much?
I manage everything in this sect
and communicate with all kinds of people.
A smile
won't awe them.
Jinxia
is an official,
and has also met with all kinds of people.
But her style
is that she smiles at all of them.
When she was in the capital,
whether investigating
or working,
everything works out well.
We in Department Six
can't compare with her.
You all like Miss Yuan.
Jinxia is smart,
chivalrous,
casual
and pleasant to everyone.
She never gives up
when faced with difficulties.
Although I haven't had a chance to get to know her well,
I can feel
her enthusiasm for life.
It's just a pity
that we are two different kinds of people.
She can do things her way and as she wishes,
happily living her life.
Whereas, every day when I wake up,
I have to worry about the hundreds of people in this sect.
But that
is not your responsibility.
You are just a lady,
if you feel tired,
find yourself a man to lean on.
Lean on?
Who can I lean on?
Xie Xiao is not bold enough.
Why must it be Xie Xiao?
You should look around you,
there are many options.
You also have ...
No matter how good someone else is,
I cannot lean on them.
Because
I have a previous engagement with the Xie family.
Marrying Xie Xiao,
managing the Wu'an Sect well.
That is my fate.
Is it?
I have something to do.
I'd better go.
Clearly, I will never win her,
why do I keep trying?
You two, please come this way.
Master Yuanming.
Xie.
You are ...
This is Mr. Baggar.
This is Doctor Lin.
They come to investigate the case with us.
My beloved disciple has disappeared for no reason,
I hope you two can find out the reason
so that this place can be returned to innocence.
Don't worry,
we will do our best.
Please.
Your Excellency,
I invited uncle Gai and Doctor Lin
in the hope that they can help us figure out the truth.
I sent Cen Fu to check the records of the Embroidered Uniform Guards,
but he didn't find anything.
Will we
have to label this as an unsettled case?
Your Excellency,
could this case be related to
the tribute of elixir for the emperor?
Why do you say that?
The emperor used the elixir from Danqing Taoist Temple
and then was ill,
which sent rumors flying.
People said
that the Danqing Taoist Temple was full of evil heretics.
And now,
this thing happened to master Fatso,
which inevitably makes people think of the link between the two.
I sent Lan Qingxuan
to get
the chronicles of the Danqing Taoist Temple.
We will have a look at them and then talk about it.
Your Excellency, are you going now?
Open the door.
Your Excellency, wait for me.
Jinxia,
I brought you the chronicles.
Thank you.
Your Excellency, please have some tea.
Jinxia.
Why don't you
treat us equally?
Don't I?
Look, we are all working,
but only he has tea to drink.
He has snacks, I don't.
He has fruit,
I don't have any, even leftover peel.
Do you know I'm helping you with the case?
I helped you to find Mr. Baggar,
helped Lan Qingxuan to find the chronicles.
For all my hard work,
Shouldn't I be treated better?
You make a fuss about such things?
Of course.
Is it fair?
These are his leftovers,
how can I take them?
Then forget about it.
Xie Xiao,
what's wrong with you?
You are no longer a kid,
why are you still making such a fuss?
Am I?
If I didn't take any action,
you would be stolen from me.
What are you talking about?
Have you fallen in love with him?
Are you out of your mind?
He is our boss,
how can I...
Right,
he was the boss.
In the past.
What about now?
Is he still a boss to you?
Of course he is.
He is not someone I can aspire to.
"Your Excellency, Your Excellency, Your Excellency".
Almost everything you say
is about him.
Working around him, talking about him.
He is the only guy in your eyes and heart,
do you know that?
Yuan Jinxia,
answer me,
do you love him?
Not responding means you admit it.
Admit it, admit it my foot!
First, there is nothing between us.
And even if I took a fancy to him,
it would be none of your business.
Why not?
If you really love him,
what about me?
Today,
I have to clearly talk to you about this.
You're not thinking straight.
Listen,
Lu Yi is the son of an official.
Being with him puts you in danger,
so you should be with me.
Even though my family's background
has less power than his,
I can protect you.
Enough?
I...
I will choose whoever I want,
and it still is none of your business.
You only have business with Shangguan Xi.
Xi?
I think of her as my elder sister.
I have no other feelings for her.
How can you say that?
That year you didn't get married and left,
Shangguan had to put up with all the gossip on her own.
She had been waiting for you to come back.
But when you came back,
you didn't even give her a single explanation.
You have always owed her an explanation.
You'd better think twice.
Jinxia.
Today I need to have a heart-to-heart talk with you.
First,
Shangguan could never love me.
Second,
I don't have any special feelings for her.
I can never be with
a person that I don't have any special feelings for.
Xie Xiao, how can you say such things?
It's irresponsible of you.
I...
Shangguan loves you,
I don't believe that you have no special feelings for her.
I really don't...
Alright, don't say anything.
Just deal with your own stuff.
Don't interfere with mine.
I haven't finished speaking,
just listen to me first.
Jinxia, don't leave, please.
I haven't finished speaking, Jinxia.
She's right.
I owe Shangguan an explanation.
Arrange it now.
Yes.
Ms. Shuangguan.
Young Master sent you a letter.
[To Shangguan Xi]
Letter of engagement cancellation.
I, Xie Xiao,
By parents' order,
followed my parents' requirements
and the matchmaker
to agree to this marriage
and exchange the horoscope card.
However, because I don't have enough good qualities,
I feel ashamed in front of Shangguan,
so I have ask for permission from my parents
to cancel my engagement with Shangguan Xi.
I will give you back your horoscope card.
This decision is made without regrets.
I'll never regret it.
From now on,
each of us can freely get married
and has no relationship with the other.
This letter is
proof of the cancellation.
Are all the local officials that bored?
That you even come and stick your nose into the Wu'an Sect's business?
Xie Xiao.
You are the person who I practice martial arts with,
how can I get married to you?
Therefore,
before the wedding,
you had left.
Marriage
is not a joke.
How can you do this to Xier?
Xi will wish me happiness.
She understands me better than anyone else in this world.
She won't care what other people say.
I'm afraid she'll mind,
so I hope you will come with me.
She will know
that you and I are pure,
and there is no love of that kind between us.
I know you will help me, right?
Now you won't even let me
look for the girl I love.
Xi,
I've really fallen for Yuan Jinxia.
Alright.
I get it.
You can go.
Who would have thought,
that this day would come so soon.
Why do you have to be so hasty?
Have you ever thought about Uncle Xie
and the Wu'an Sect?
Xie Xiao.
You decide my future yourself.
Is this
the result that you wanted?
Miss Shangguan,
it's getting cold.
It's easy for you to catch a cold in such clothes.
[Letter of engagement cancellation]
This is...
[Letter of engagement cancellation. To Shangguan Xi]
What are you doing here?
I'm worried for you.
You said
when I could find a perfect husband,
at my wedding,
you would take this from the bottom of the lake for me.
Unfortunately,
it's now useless.
Does it have to be Xie Xiao?
Can't it be a different person?
Since our proposal,
I have been thinking about our wedding all the time.
About the moment we drink a cup of wine together,
the wine that my father specially made for me.
Now,
his letter of engagement cancellation
has completely destroyed all of my expectations.
If the person I get married to isn't him,
does this wine
have any value?
The world is changing a lot every day.
Why do you have to be that persistent?
Because in my heart,
he has left a deep impression that can't be erased.
How can I forget him?
Why can't I be persistent?
As you have come,
have a drink with me.
Have a seat.
Everyone says that this special wine
tastes sour, sweet, bitter,
spicy, fresh and astringent.
When I drink it,
why can I only taste one flavor:
bitterness?
Because in your heart,
there is only one persistence for Xie Xiao.
Maybe that's the reason.
If he hadn't saved me to begin with,
there wouldn't only have been him in my heart.
I have waited silently,
with the hope that if I give him freedom
and wait for him to come back,
he will see what I've done for him
and he will care about me.
Who thought
that he wouldn't pay me any attention.
Everyone says that I'm courageous
because I can manage the Wu'an Sect on my own.
They all think I have big ambitions.
Actually, I didn't need him to save me.
I just wanted
to have a peaceful life together.
However,
repeatedly,
from time to time,
he has been indifferent to me.
Is it because I am not good enough,
or
I'm not suitable for him?
Do all of my efforts
only prove
there is no destiny between us?
I heard someone say that
destiny can't be expected.
Destiny is like the wind.
The wind is restless.
Clouds gathering, is destiny.
Clouds drifting away, is also destiny.
Romance
is like clouds gathering and drifting away.
Destiny is like the wind. We can see it but we can't force it to see us.
Destiny, leaving or staying,
lives only in human thought.
But the choices of thought
are really bitter.
Alright.
So today,
I will drink this special wine to the last drop with you.
Come.
Xin.
What happened?
Impossible.
It's impossible.
How could it be Xin?
How could it be Xin...
What happened?
Master.
They...
They say
This is Xin.
They say this is Xin.
Xin.
Don't touch him.
Lan Qingxuan.
Why is the murderer so cold-blooded?
Oh my god.
He's just a kid.