Translation and Timing by the Joy of Life Team @ Viki.com
♫ Have you ever heard of ♫
♫ the snow mountain’s cliff ♫
♫ Once left people with lingering enchantments ♫
♫ Legend has it ♫
♫ that there are treasures on it ♫
♫ But there is also a hidden abyss ♫
♫ The smart, foolish ♫
♫ and kind people ♫
♫ are all people you’re familiar with ♫
♫ On the mountain slope, on the cliff ♫
♫ on the cloudy peak ♫
♫ on this secular world ♫
♫ Let the snowflakes swirl and flutter ♫
[Joy of Life]
[Episode 23]
You almost lost your life.
You must know that a LeveL Nine archer can hear
the breathing sound of another person behind the partition.
Just by listening to voices, they can judge where I am
and then, use the arrows to kill you.
They can judge the breathing sound of a person behind the partition? They are extraordinary.
They are no longer ordinary people.
Weren't you thirsty?
Your Majesty, seeing you is just like rain after a drought. I'm not thirsty anymore.
You heard too.
Starting from today, this courtyard will be guarded by soldiers.
In the future, stop trespassing into other people's homes.
Yes.
Are you available tomorrow?
I probably am.
Come to the palace.
The marriage between you and Wan'er is fixed.
Wan'er grew up in the palace.
Empress Dowager and Imperial Concubine like her very much.
Let them meet.
- I understand. - Fine. You can leave.
[Taiping Courtyard]
Commander Yan.
I heard you killed Cheng Jushu.
Yes.
- You killed a Level Eight Master. - I was lucky.
Who was the archer outside the courtyard?
What archer? I'm not aware.
When I ask you a question, you better give me an honest answer.
His Majesty just said,
if I want to leave, you must not stop me.
Commander Yan, are you planning to defy the order?
- I will remember you. - No need to see me off.
Older Brother.
What's going on?
The archer was extremely formidable. The tree was split into half by his arrow.
Where's Uncle Wu Zhu?
He has gone.
It's okay. He has always been like this.
Did you find the key?
No. I met His Majesty.
His Majesty? He's here?
He seems to know my mother very well.
- Did you ask him? - He wasn't willing to talk.
Let's go. Wan'er should be anxious.
Crown Prince was captured?
Everything's fine. They were men from the Prime Minister's manor.
Your father captured the Crown Prince?
They captured the wrong person.
Frankly, you are the one he wanted to probe.
He wanted to find out if you have a Grandmaster with you.
He still suspects me.
Third Cousin said you are not the killer.
So, you have been hiding this from my older brother all this time.
I will apologize when I go back.
Take Dabao back to the Prime Minister's manor now.
Third Cousin said, as long as I relay a message to my father,
he will naturally know who the killer is.
What did the Crown Prince say?
You can't! My eyes! My eyes!
What's wrong with your eyes?
I tricked you, little kid.
Fan Xian.
Why did you follow me?
I trust you. I believe Wan'er trusts you too.
It's just that, she had a predicament today.
Don't be angry with her.
Is my love for Wan'er that unreliable?
Don't worry. I know this very well.
- Little kid! Little kid! - Dabao.
- Little kid. - Dabao.
Xiao Xian Xian, come play with us.
Dabao, I'm taking you home.
Come down and play with us.
It's getting late. I'm taking you home.
Let's have a meal on another day.
Older Sister, are you taking me home too?
Okay. Fan Xian and I will take you home.
Okay, let's go home then.
Ruoruo, do me a favor.
What is it?
[Lin Manor]
Those men who were dispatched to probe Fan Xian, are they back?
Prime Minister, you don't need to reveal yourself. I will meet him.
Thank you, Sir. Investigate thoroughly.
Sir.
So how?
We caught Fan Xian and detained him in the city.
Please take a look.
I wanted you to probe if there's a Master with him
and you caught him and brought him back to the city. What are you doing?
The Master didn't show up but he could identified that we are from the Prime Minister's manor.
He said he wanted to meet the Prime Minister.
- Did you admit? - No. How could I have admitted?
We detained him to await your instructions.
This is not considered as having admitted?
I can't show myself.
Release Fan Xian now.
He's, after all, an official. Once this matter blows up, the Prime Minister will have a hard time explaining.
Hello, Mr Yuan!
Hello, Dabao.
Let's go. Hello, Mr Yuan.
Let's go. This is the study.
Lord, should I release Fan Xian now?
- Release who? - Fan Xian.
Who's that person?
I have never met him. Who's he?
Who on earth did you capture?!
Father, Xiao Xian Xian and Wan'er have left.
Subsequently, they sat over there and chatted.
After that, Little Kid came.
Little Kid and I later,
caught fishes at the river and played with water.
That's right, we even competed. I won, Father.
After that...we dug for bugs.
And then...Father, look. I washed my hands.
- They are clean. - Fine.
Come, have some water.
Thank you, Father.
Father.
There are many people dressed in white in the front of the courtyard.
Some seems to be crying.
- They are holding a funeral. - Holding a funeral?
I haven't seen it yet.
Go take a look then.
They brought a huge chest in the front hall.
Go and bow your head.
Why?
This is the custom. You need to bow.
Xiao Xian Xian, will you go with me?
Stay here and chat with Father then.
When I'm back, I will look for you.
Sit.
Why did you take Dabao home that soon?
I heard everything from Wan'er.
Is that so?
I can understand.
The animosity between close relatives should be investigated thoroughly.
Drink your tea.
The Crown Prince came to find me.
He wanted me to relay a message to you.
He said, once you have listened, you will naturally know who the killer is.
What message?
The killer is definitely a Grandmaster.
Anyone close to the skills of a Grandmaster...
The Level Nine Master could be the killer too.
The only ones who can kill Gong'er in this kingdom,
are possibly only those four people.
Could there be a fifth person too?
Definitely impossible.
I also sent men to investigate. When this happened,
Ye Liuyun, Ku He and Si Gujian
were not near Jingdu.
If my guess is right,
it's that person in the palace who killed Gong'er.
Who would have directed this?
The Emperor, Empress, Empress Dowager,
Grand Princess, Second Prince and Crown Prince are possible suspects.
Since Crown Prince disclosed the exact details,
perhaps, it wasn't him.
Isn't Grand Princess the mother of Wan'er?
That woman is crazy.
If this is related to matters in the palace, why would the Crown Prince reveal it?
Prime Minister.
Why did he talk about this?
Why don't we ask him?
They made a mistake and caught the Crown Prince instead.
I heard about this from Wan'er. You haven't released him yet?
He wants to see me and you too.
See me?
Mr Yuan.
We kidnapped the Crown Prince? What's the punishment?
Guard here. I won't let them punish you.
Your Highness, I...
no need to be discreet and to explain. I already know.
I sent someone to deliver the elegiac couplets for Second Master. Did you receive it?
What make you so sure that
the killer is a Grandmaster?
As for the documented reason for the death of Second Master,
there are two copies with Inspection and Control Bureau.
The copy that was sent to the palace disclosed the exact details.
About this...why are you letting me know?
I'm alone at the Imperial court and doesn't have any supporters.
I want to form an alliance with you.
Crown Prince is powerful and feared within the territorial waters.
I'm just an insignificant person.
How could I think of forming an alliance with you?
You know what you are doing. There are many people pursuing at the gate.
However, it's not only just one or six important ministers.
Royal Father and Empress Dowager don't think highly of me.
Second Prince is currently prestigious and more prosperous.
Who knows when,
my position as the Crown Prince
will be handed over to someone else?
What can I do?
Prime Minister Lin commands hundreds of officials. If we form an alliance,
there will be some chances.
Prime Minister Lin, why are you still hesitating?
The Second Master's death was definitely done by the palace.
Only by joining forces, we will be able to find out the truth and the killer
and take revenge and wipe out the hatred from your heart for Second Master.
What if the order to kill
was His Majesty?
I already said,
I will take revenge and wipe out the hatred from your heart for Second Master.
There must be no records of our alliance.
Of course. As long as we know this in our hearts.
Why did you summon Fan Xian here too?
You will definitely be using him to support you.
What the Crown Prince means,
Northern Qi has already seized a land in the state.
The battle at the front line has stopped.
The diplomatic entourage is already on its way to Peking.
What has this to do with me?
The reason for the war was due to your pursuit and investigation of Si Lili.
So to say, it was due to your merit.
Although there are disputes between us,
but we never had any unsolved grudges.
You have talents. I'm looking for talents. Why don't we make use of this?
The inner treasury will eventually be handed over to you.
I won't snatch it.
Starting from today, I, Prime Minister Lin
will assist you from behind and ensure that you will soar to the sky with achievements.
Think carefully about this. We are both still young.
Helping me to ascend the throne,
it won't be always just praising the monarch.
Keep quiet out there!
There are no proprieties at all.
What's going on out there?
Are your men here to rescue you?
It definitely can't be.
What happened?
Crown Prince, wait! Many died tragically out there.
We need to confirm who the Master is.
What are you doing?
- Going out to take a look. - It's dangerous.
I'm the only one who can fight. Don't tell me you want the Crown Prince to go out?
Xie Bi'an?
I heard you excel in literary and martial arts.
Why don't we try fighting with swords instead?
Don't blame him.
Xie Bi'an is a cold person. He doesn't say anything nice to me too.
I didn't expect you to be here.
Me too.
Don't listen to those people in there. They always say the right things.
I didn't hear anything.
Go in and take a look.
The floor is slippery. Take care.
I'm here to rescue you. Your Highness, please forgive me.
What's going on with you?
I heard the Crown Prince was abducted. I was extremely anxious
and brought Xie Bi'an here for the rescue.
But Crown Prince, don't worry. Those bandits out there
have been killed by Xie Bi'an.
Prime Minister Lin, you are here to save him too?
I was just passing by.
Do you know the bandits out there?
I have never met them.
That's good then. I was afraid Xie Bi'an took actions without distinguishing the good from bad guys.
And killed our own people.
Second Prince is kind and has a good heart. You are to be lauded.
Who says so.
Since the Crown Prince is out of danger,
I will leave now.
Your sword looks really pretty good. How much did you buy it for?
Let's go.
Great sword.
You have our eyes on me all the time.
Your Highness is the Crown Prince and also my brother.
Would I dare not to try my best to protect you?
What a deep sibling relationship.
I'm so touched hearing that.
It's my duty.
But Crown Prince, Your Highness, you don't have to worry.
I'll look out for you regarding all the affairs in Jingdu.
Not a single thing can escape my eyes.
Then I can relax.
Why don't I send Your Highness back to the East Palace?
That would be great.
Why did Second Brother come so quickly?
Those two are head to head against each other.
You really plan to stand on the side of the Crown Prince?
I'm just saying.
Just keeping a connection with both of them, so neither of them are offended.
Right now, the Imperial Court is a mess.
We can take this opportunity to push you up the ranks.
This is my sincere intention, without any further doubts.
I just don't know how much longer I have.
But you look really healthy.
I won't die for now.
What I'm saying is my position. I don't know how long I can stay in this position.
Actually, being an official and being a person is the same.
It's like standing on top of the mountain.
The further you walk up front, the more careful you must be.
Otherwise, you'll be doomed eternally.
Can you just quit yourself?
Once you stand up there, you can't turn back.
Prime Minister.
They've all been killed. Not a single one was given mercy.
Their families are all outside of the city.
Don't collect their bodies. We can't leave any evidence behind.
Arrange for their families to be in a safe place.
Don't think that I'm ruthless.
If one is soft-hearted, it will only bring harm to ourselves.
All right. Enough.
You've experienced a lot today.
Go home early.
Uncle.
There's something troubling you.
Too many things happened today.
Yan Xiaoyi's superhuman's arrows, Xie Bi'an's killing mode,
meeting the Emperor at Taiping House,
Lin Ruofu eliminating his doubts about me.
Also, Crown Prince and Second Prince's opposing each other with equal harshness.
Which of these things is making you feel anxious?
The Crown Prince is trying to get me on his side.
Although you and I have disagreements, but there's no irreconcilable hatred between us.
You have talent and skill, and I treasure talent.
Why shouldn't we cooperate?
What's the problem with that?
We've been assuming that Lin Gong set up the Niulan Street assassination to kill me
under the Crown Prince's orders.
But now...he's saying there isn't any irreconcilable hatred between us.
Maybe he thinks you don't know the truth.
The news of Lin Gong trying to kill me has spread throughout the city.
If it was really the Crown Prince that made the orders,
then there's no way he would let his guard down.
Maybe it's just all just for show.
He specifically wanted to see me,
and from the looks of his face, he truly wants to draw me to his side.
So?
So I've been thinking
maybe the person who ordered Lin Gong to kill me
wasn't the Crown Prince?
Who could it be?
I want to know who it could be too.
If you can't think of anyone, then think about it later.
Sometimes, I really envy your personality.
- You can't learn it. - You're right. I sure can't.
- Have you found the key? - No.
Then it must be in the palace. A lot of the things that Mistress left behind
are in the hands of the old woman.
Which old woman?
The Empress Dowager?
Now that we've locked in the location, it'll be a lot easier.
The only problem is, the Grandmaster in the palace, Hong Sixiang,
he's by the Emperor's side.
He stands by the side of the Empress Dowager.
There's nothing worse than this.
One bite from these poisonous mosquitoes is incredibly itchy.
Yeah, you're right.
Look at the Empress Dowager's side. There doesn't seem to be any mosquitoes.
Eunuch Hong is there, so the poisonous insects don't even dare get close.
- We'll do it just like today. - Like what?
I'll stall the Grandmaster, you go inside the palace to get the key.
Uncle, there isn't only the Grandmaster inside the palace. That Yan Xiaoyi today...
he's the Commander of the Imperial Guards. He's always there.
It's all in your hands.
You trust me that much?
There's no one else in this world I can trust, but you.
Uncle.
Have you ever felt lonely?
No.
How about after Mother died? Also no?
No.
When you get old,
I'll be by your side.
I probably won't get old.
Then when I get old, you accompany me.
If you still think that way by then, sure
sure.
Up till now,
from the start of my memories, the first person I saw was you.
Maybe the last person I see will also be you.
Maybe you still won't age by then.
Shouldn't we talk about going to the palace to find the key?
Yeah. Let's continue.
The question now is, do you know the bedchamber of Empress Dowager?
I don't.
Find the opportunity to enter the palace and remember the route well.
What a coincidence.
I'm going to the palace tomorrow.
Fine. Remember to look at the route.
Is there nothing in this world that can surprise you?
None.
Fine, you are amazing.
There are no further words to express my respect for you.
Uncle, don't you think the weather is dry in Jingdu?
Fortunately, I have a pair of skillful hands to create a humidifier.
- The mechanical structure, hydraulics... - Someone's here.
Who is it?
- Why are you here? - Ruoruo left the door open for me.
What is that?
The weather is dry in Jingdu and can't be compared to Danzhou. Hence, I created a humidifier.
Humidifier?
Is there something you came to find me for?
The stars are really beautiful tonight.
I want to invite you to stargaze with me.
I lived in the palace since I was young.
It wasn't convenient for my parents to come visit.
Every night,
I would stay in a big room all by myself.
Since then,
I really like to watch the stars.
Because other than the stars,
there wasn't anything else to see.
Plus, this illness I have...
this tuberculosis, is sometimes good, sometimes bad.
I think...
I may die anytime.
In the day, I talk to people with a smile,
but I'm actually so scared inside.
I'm here,
so you won't die.
I'm afraid to be close with others
because I'm scared that
one day I'll die because of my illness,
and they'll be sad.
But in reality,
no one is willing to be close with me.
After all, I'm an illegitimate child.
I'm also an illegitimate child.
But you're different.
You've seen so many things,
but I could only be locked inside the palace.
I once heard, our lives
are like walking on a path.
We continuously meet different people, and part ways with them.
I'm so envious.
The path I've been on
has only been me.
I've never met anyone else.
I can only
walk forward all by myself.
I thought
I would keep walking alone until my death.
I never thought you would appear.
Fan Xian, the feeling of having someone by my side
is so great.
I will always be by your side.
However, I'm really scared.
I'm really scared you'll leave me one day.
Then I'll be by myself again.
You won't be alone anymore.
Sorry.
I lied to you today during the outing.
I didn't tell you my father wanted to test you.
I don't know how to apologize for this,
nor do I know how I should compensate you.
So, I could only secretly escape out here,
sit here and watch the stars with you.
Look, aren't the stars tonight especially beautiful?
They are beautiful.
In my heart,
this is the most beautiful and valuable thing.
Other than this, I don't know what else I can give you.
You've given me all the stars in the sky.
Other than that, I don't want anything.
I won't lie to you anymore.
Me too.
From today onwards, I won't lie to you anymore.
Look.
They're not as pretty as you.
A sea of people is just like the multiple stars in the night sky.
These few days, I kept thinking of the story you told me
about the 100 cherry blossoms.
I feel the regrets of the love between the young girl and boy.
Until now,
I finally understand why you told me this story.
Because being able to meet each other in this sea of people
is not an easy thing.
You don't want us to miss out on each other.
We definitely won't miss out on each other.
Why don't you let me hug you before I leave?
[Fan Mansion]
There's a decree from the palace. You are summoned to enter the palace.
Who?
It's the Empress Dowager who wants to see you in the palace.
You?
Go with him this time.
Okay.
Ruoruo, why don't you come too?
Your sister never liked these situations.
I'm willing to go.
Then it's decided.
I'm willing to go too.
I don't want to go. I don't like these kinds of situations.
When we enter the palace later, help me remember the routes of the different palaces.
Help me remember the details.
I may need to break into the palace.
Then I'll remember all the details.
You're not scared?
I'll help you with whatever you want to do.
What's the point of you going?
Can you ask for a word from Her Highness?
What words?
Isn't our Danbo Bookstore about to open?
If we can get an inscription from the Royal family,
then we'd be "Royal Danbo Bookstore"!
By then, we will be swarming with customers.
We are already from the royal family. What do you mean?
Then we don't need "Danbo!" We're opening this bookstore to earn money anyways!
In my opinion, we should call it "Big Profits" bookstore.
No.
Remember to request that word from her.
Don't forget!
Brother!
It's been a while,
yet Madam still has that elegant charm.
You still speak kind words all the time.
Who is looking for our Xian'er today?
Those who watched the princess grew up,
wants to meet Master Fan Xian.
Also, the Empress Dowager wants to see him.
But, that will have to wait till after lunch.
Where are we going first?
Madam is here. You should go to Imperial Consort Yi's place first.
How about the Queen then?
Translation and Timing by the Joy of Life Team @ Viki.com
♫ Life goes round and round ♫
♫ In the long river of time ♫
♫ Layers of memories, of many lives over ♫
♫ Get stacked up ♫
♫ In an intoxicating river of stars ♫
♫ Before you know it, spring is over and it's almost fall again ♫
♫ The swallows are gone to their wintering grounds ♫
♫ Who can give up the chance ♫
♫ To spend this life with you? ♫
♫ You have been walking around in your dream for so long ♫
♫ The flowers fall from the boughs quietly ♫
♫ Year in and year out, we are on the road ♫
♫ Counting the remaining days of the year ♫
♫ Even if we will never meet again ♫
♫ Even if the bond is broken ♫
♫ No complaints ♫
♫ It's a cold world and I still think of you as I did before ♫
♫ The moon is sleepless ♫
♫ Leave a warm heart ♫
♫ To look after the rest of the year ♫
♫ Even if I have to cross a thousand mountains ♫
♫ Through the fire of war ♫
♫ You are always there for me ♫
♫ The flowers leave the boughs, quietly ♫
♫ Year in and year out, we are on the road ♫
♫ Counting the remaining days of the year ♫
♫ Even if we will never meet again ♫
♫ Even if the bond is broken ♫
♫ No complaints ♫
♫ It's a cold world and I think of you as I did before ♫
♫ The moon is sleepless ♫
♫ Leave a warm heart ♫
♫ To look after the rest of the year ♫
♫ Even if I have to cross a thousand mountains and through the fire of war ♫
♫ You are always there for me. ♫