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These are the user uploaded subtitles that are being translated: 1 00:00:00,050 --> 00:00:04,080 Subtitles brought to you by The Scintillating Team @ Viki.com 2 00:00:04,080 --> 00:00:06,220 ~ Moonrise by Lu Hu & Huang Yali ~ 3 00:00:06,220 --> 00:00:12,470 ♫ The moonlight shines brightly on the strings of the zither that night ♫ 4 00:00:12,470 --> 00:00:18,450 ♫ You and I are teetering on the edge of loneliness ♫ 5 00:00:18,450 --> 00:00:24,720 ♫ Softly reciting the bygone days we cannot return to ♫ 6 00:00:24,720 --> 00:00:33,840 ♫ Also floating in the air is a kite with a string that has snapped ♫ 7 00:00:33,840 --> 00:00:40,170 ♫ The yearning stirs my heartstrings that night ♫ 8 00:00:40,170 --> 00:00:46,260 ♫ Love and hate whimper quietly and unrestrainedly ♫ 9 00:00:46,260 --> 00:00:52,360 ♫ To meet or not to meet, both are similarly on the edge of pain ♫ 10 00:00:52,360 --> 00:01:00,910 ♫ That umbrella that shielded me from the rain was badly damaged ♫ 11 00:01:00,910 --> 00:01:07,060 ♫ At moonrise, I meet with you ♫ 12 00:01:07,060 --> 00:01:13,110 ♫ At moonset, I could not see you anymore ♫ 13 00:01:13,110 --> 00:01:19,320 ♫ At moonrise, I endlessly yearn for you ♫ 14 00:01:19,320 --> 00:01:24,770 ♫ At moonset... at moonset... ♫ 15 00:01:24,770 --> 00:01:29,370 ♫ A millennium passes by rapidly... ♫ 16 00:01:29,370 --> 00:01:35,320 The Legend of Hao Lan 17 00:01:35,320 --> 00:01:37,790 Episode 22 18 00:01:50,460 --> 00:01:53,740 Consort, Lady-in-waiting Li requests to see you. 19 00:01:53,740 --> 00:01:56,320 Can't you see Consort is busy? Request is declined. 20 00:01:56,320 --> 00:01:59,480 I already told her this, but Lady-in-waiting Li said... 21 00:01:59,480 --> 00:02:00,490 What did she say? 22 00:02:00,490 --> 00:02:03,840 She has a secret matter to report, and it can save your life. 23 00:02:03,840 --> 00:02:07,720 But, she has to tell it to Consort in person. 24 00:02:07,720 --> 00:02:11,950 Look. There really is someone who is here to save you and is not afraid of dying. 25 00:02:11,950 --> 00:02:15,710 Haolan has nothing to do with this matter. Do not give her a hard time. 26 00:02:18,220 --> 00:02:21,680 Lady-in-waiting Li, you visit me so late at night. What is your purpose? 27 00:02:21,680 --> 00:02:23,880 Haolan knows that Physician Yin has made a mistake. 28 00:02:23,880 --> 00:02:25,550 I'm here specially to atone for her crime. 29 00:02:25,550 --> 00:02:29,630 I've heard that Lady-in-waiting Li is skilled in playing the zither. 30 00:02:29,630 --> 00:02:32,200 The night is long. I was just feeling bored. 31 00:02:32,200 --> 00:02:35,450 Why don't... you play a tune for me? 32 00:02:35,450 --> 00:02:40,180 Consort, I am here for Physician Yin's matter. 33 00:02:40,180 --> 00:02:42,640 Please raise your elegant hand(be magnanimous) and let her go this time. 34 00:02:42,640 --> 00:02:44,850 To show my sincerity... 35 00:02:44,850 --> 00:02:47,430 I brought you another important piece of news. 36 00:02:47,430 --> 00:02:51,940 Don't want to hear it. Regardless of what news it may be, I don't want to hear it. 37 00:02:51,940 --> 00:02:55,540 My good friend is in danger, so I really don't have the mood to play a tune on the zither. 38 00:02:55,540 --> 00:02:58,980 She defied me on several occasions. 39 00:02:58,980 --> 00:03:00,890 She asked for it. 40 00:03:00,890 --> 00:03:05,780 If I use this important secret to exchange for Xiaochun's life. 41 00:03:05,780 --> 00:03:08,730 Secret? What kind of secret would you have? 42 00:03:08,730 --> 00:03:12,040 Four pieces of canvas cloths with writings in Bird-Worm Seal script. 43 00:03:12,920 --> 00:03:15,650 The secret that's as big as the sky(ginomous) translated from there. 44 00:03:17,010 --> 00:03:19,070 I would like to hear the details. 45 00:03:20,720 --> 00:03:22,630 The writing on the first cloth says... 46 00:03:22,630 --> 00:03:24,340 Willow trees are overlooking the water. 47 00:03:24,340 --> 00:03:26,000 Lotus seeds are embedded in center of the lake. 48 00:03:26,000 --> 00:03:27,640 The road taken during the spring time, 49 00:03:27,640 --> 00:03:29,310 With rain and smoke till now. 50 00:03:29,310 --> 00:03:31,940 The second cloth also has a poem written on it. 51 00:03:31,940 --> 00:03:33,610 A late setting-sun, a slow-ticking clock, 52 00:03:33,610 --> 00:03:36,440 fine wines with a good meal in the cold eastern wind. 53 00:03:36,440 --> 00:03:38,730 The solitary shadow of the lunar lantern as time passes. 54 00:03:38,730 --> 00:03:40,880 From the east toward the west. 55 00:03:40,880 --> 00:03:42,390 Waking up from a drunken stupor in a rushed dream. 56 00:03:42,390 --> 00:03:44,460 There's no road to return home. 57 00:03:45,040 --> 00:03:46,760 What kind of nonsense poem is this? 58 00:03:46,760 --> 00:03:49,660 Long and short, and without any rhythm. 59 00:03:49,660 --> 00:03:52,030 Can't sing it or recite it. 60 00:03:52,030 --> 00:03:54,420 We also thought of that. 61 00:03:55,000 --> 00:03:59,070 But, why did Consort send these strange poems out? 62 00:03:59,070 --> 00:04:03,580 What is more strange is the third cloth wasn't written with any poem on it. 63 00:04:03,580 --> 00:04:05,820 But, eight odd tones instead. 64 00:04:05,820 --> 00:04:09,920 When the translation was done up to the fourth cloth, the outcome was a long string of numbers. 65 00:04:09,920 --> 00:04:11,230 What nonsense. 66 00:04:11,230 --> 00:04:13,620 Legend has it that during the Spring and Autumn Period, there was a School of Diplomacy. 67 00:04:13,620 --> 00:04:15,600 It invented the Fan Qie method. [A traditional system that expresses the phonetic value of a character using two other characters.] 68 00:04:15,600 --> 00:04:18,300 It was slowly lost and unheard of through the generations. 69 00:04:18,300 --> 00:04:22,930 I guess it takes the sounds of the first fifteen characters written on the first cloth. 70 00:04:22,930 --> 00:04:25,030 Order it from one to fifteen. 71 00:04:25,030 --> 00:04:27,360 The second cloth has thirty-six characters. 72 00:04:27,360 --> 00:04:29,910 Taking the rhymes from character number one to thirty-six. 73 00:04:29,910 --> 00:04:33,730 Next, line up the tones on the third cloth. 74 00:04:33,730 --> 00:04:35,860 Li Haolan, you should shut up now! 75 00:04:35,860 --> 00:04:39,690 Sounds, rhymes, and tones are all complete. 76 00:04:39,690 --> 00:04:42,370 Adding on the numbers on the fourth cloth. 77 00:04:42,370 --> 00:04:45,170 Follow the Han people's habit of ordering and you can deco– 78 00:04:45,170 --> 00:04:46,380 Say it again. 79 00:04:46,380 --> 00:04:50,810 The writings on the cloths are showing the list of Han State spies in the Zhao State! 80 00:04:55,080 --> 00:05:00,500 I am guessing that the King of Han only informed you of the meticulous list of spies. 81 00:05:00,500 --> 00:05:04,160 You then used the kite to contact the person outside the palace. 82 00:05:04,160 --> 00:05:09,750 Consort, if I display these four cloths in front of His Majesty... 83 00:05:09,750 --> 00:05:12,440 You should know what that means. 84 00:05:15,810 --> 00:05:18,000 Really didn't expect... 85 00:05:19,370 --> 00:05:22,660 That the Zhao State also has able people. 86 00:05:23,620 --> 00:05:25,860 Requesting Consort to please let Xiaochun go. 87 00:05:25,860 --> 00:05:27,440 What about these four cloths? 88 00:05:27,440 --> 00:05:31,330 As long as Consort releases her, the secret will go back to your hands. 89 00:05:31,330 --> 00:05:33,370 Why should I believe you? 90 00:05:33,370 --> 00:05:35,910 Consort, you do not have any other choice. 91 00:05:41,420 --> 00:05:43,010 All right. 92 00:05:43,010 --> 00:05:44,890 Release her. 93 00:05:44,890 --> 00:05:46,330 Yes. 94 00:06:07,690 --> 00:06:09,340 - Mother. - Yi'er. 95 00:06:09,340 --> 00:06:11,690 I am coming to catch you. 96 00:06:11,690 --> 00:06:15,370 Hurry up, mother. Faster. 97 00:06:15,370 --> 00:06:19,600 Be careful Yi'er, slow down. 98 00:06:19,600 --> 00:06:22,120 Why are you running so fast? 99 00:06:24,330 --> 00:06:26,270 Mother. 100 00:06:26,270 --> 00:06:31,220 Mother, where are you? Come out quickly! 101 00:06:31,220 --> 00:06:33,610 Mother! 102 00:06:35,060 --> 00:06:36,620 Mother. 103 00:06:47,210 --> 00:06:49,060 You are back! 104 00:06:49,920 --> 00:06:52,570 - Are you all right? - I'm fine. 105 00:06:52,570 --> 00:06:55,820 Why are you so foolish? Fighting with Prince Yu because of me. 106 00:06:55,820 --> 00:07:00,150 I don't care, as long as you can come back. I am willing to do anything. 107 00:07:01,070 --> 00:07:04,550 That Han Qionghua... I almost lost you because of her. 108 00:07:04,550 --> 00:07:07,370 Fortunately, you and Haolan risked your lives to fight for me. 109 00:07:07,370 --> 00:07:10,710 Otherwise, I would have turned into a mermaid. 110 00:07:11,850 --> 00:07:14,730 All right. Let's not talk about this matter anymore. 111 00:07:14,730 --> 00:07:18,790 Just now, did you have a nightmare again? 112 00:07:21,750 --> 00:07:23,680 You know it. 113 00:07:24,410 --> 00:07:26,370 I dreamt about her again. 114 00:07:28,320 --> 00:07:31,350 Also my younger sister who passed on early. 115 00:07:31,350 --> 00:07:34,890 Yi, Consort Yun died from a difficult birth. 116 00:07:34,890 --> 00:07:38,380 That was the Will of Heaven and it was so many years ago. 117 00:07:38,380 --> 00:07:40,990 Why can't you let it go? 118 00:07:40,990 --> 00:07:43,390 I can't. 119 00:07:43,390 --> 00:07:45,540 I can't do it. 120 00:07:45,540 --> 00:07:48,680 I can't forget for my entire life. 121 00:07:48,680 --> 00:07:51,370 Every time I remember it. 122 00:07:51,370 --> 00:07:55,410 It's like peeling off an old scar. 123 00:07:55,410 --> 00:08:00,280 It will make me bleed again. I dreamed of my mother. 124 00:08:02,560 --> 00:08:07,480 She was calling out to me. She said her entire body was in pain. 125 00:08:07,480 --> 00:08:09,680 Very much in pain. 126 00:08:12,000 --> 00:08:15,970 She was calling out for me and asking me to save her! 127 00:08:15,970 --> 00:08:17,580 Don't say it anymore. 128 00:08:25,970 --> 00:08:29,260 Xiaochun, what is the matter with you? 129 00:08:30,290 --> 00:08:33,850 I just came back. I am quite tired. 130 00:08:33,850 --> 00:08:36,310 Let's not talk about these unhappy matters. 131 00:08:36,310 --> 00:08:39,980 Your return is more important than anything else. 132 00:08:39,980 --> 00:08:44,000 Xiaochun, promise me. 133 00:08:44,000 --> 00:08:47,590 You will never leave me behind. Okay? 134 00:08:49,830 --> 00:08:54,110 Silly. I will never leave you. 135 00:09:13,550 --> 00:09:15,060 You were too hasty. 136 00:09:15,060 --> 00:09:17,300 Yin Xiaochun is my good friend. 137 00:09:17,300 --> 00:09:20,600 I will not be idle while she's in a dire situation. 138 00:09:20,600 --> 00:09:22,740 If I encounter such a matter again, 139 00:09:22,740 --> 00:09:24,450 I will make the same choice. 140 00:09:24,450 --> 00:09:28,010 Han Qionghua is not as simple as you think. 141 00:09:28,010 --> 00:09:31,400 You much promise me, when you encounter issues in the future, 142 00:09:31,400 --> 00:09:33,860 you will discuss with me first. 143 00:09:33,860 --> 00:09:35,370 I will solve it for you. 144 00:09:35,370 --> 00:09:37,550 - Solve it for me? - Yes. 145 00:09:37,550 --> 00:09:40,030 Is it because I have beneficial value to you? 146 00:09:41,030 --> 00:09:42,440 Yes. 147 00:09:46,900 --> 00:09:51,260 The only positive trait you have is honesty. 148 00:09:51,260 --> 00:09:55,770 The most scary part is honesty, too. 149 00:09:55,770 --> 00:09:57,540 You... 150 00:09:58,660 --> 00:10:00,490 Are you not angry with me anymore? 151 00:10:00,490 --> 00:10:04,090 A drop of gratitude will be repaid with a gushing brook (a little kindness in a time of danger will be repaid profusedly). [The Wisdom of Ancient Aphorisms: Family Precepts by Master Zhu] 152 00:10:04,090 --> 00:10:06,490 You also saved my life. 153 00:10:06,490 --> 00:10:08,710 When I got angry with you before, 154 00:10:08,710 --> 00:10:11,230 it was just momentary temperament. 155 00:10:12,010 --> 00:10:14,120 Now that I think of it. 156 00:10:14,120 --> 00:10:18,500 Even if you don't love me, is that your fault? 157 00:10:18,500 --> 00:10:21,160 - Haolan. - Don't worry. 158 00:10:22,010 --> 00:10:24,760 I will follow our previous agreement 159 00:10:24,760 --> 00:10:27,270 and help you to take Royal Descendant out of the Zhao State. 160 00:10:29,070 --> 00:10:32,800 The night is deep, time to go back. 161 00:11:18,390 --> 00:11:20,220 It's right here. Search. 162 00:11:28,740 --> 00:11:30,110 Prince. 163 00:11:30,110 --> 00:11:32,210 What is happening? 164 00:11:32,210 --> 00:11:36,740 Search carefully inside and outside. If anyone were to resist, execute! 165 00:11:36,740 --> 00:11:38,280 Yes. 166 00:11:43,030 --> 00:11:44,230 [ Red Sun Palace ] 167 00:11:44,230 --> 00:11:46,690 What did you capture? 168 00:11:46,690 --> 00:11:50,390 Royal Father, I captured six spies from the Han State. 169 00:11:50,390 --> 00:11:52,620 They are currently being interrogated. 170 00:11:53,380 --> 00:11:55,820 How could there be so many spies? 171 00:11:55,820 --> 00:11:59,000 Royal Father, I dare not speak any untruths. 172 00:11:59,000 --> 00:12:02,460 Although they are currently risking their lives and refusing to admit it, 173 00:12:02,460 --> 00:12:05,410 I believe It is only a matter of time to get them to reveal the information. 174 00:12:05,410 --> 00:12:10,220 Prince, are you certain that the ones you captured are spies from the Han State? 175 00:12:10,220 --> 00:12:13,890 Great General, my information is definitely reliable. 176 00:12:13,890 --> 00:12:15,640 There should not be any problem. 177 00:12:15,640 --> 00:12:20,430 Unfortunately, they are only merchants from the Yan State who are traveling interstate 178 00:12:20,430 --> 00:12:23,840 trading mulberry, thistle and horses between the Yan State and the Zhao State. 179 00:12:23,840 --> 00:12:27,780 Now, you have caused the news to spread quickly all over Handan City. 180 00:12:27,780 --> 00:12:30,570 The King of Yan was angry upon hearing the news and 181 00:12:30,570 --> 00:12:33,470 had dispatched an envoy to form an alliance with the Qin State. 182 00:12:33,470 --> 00:12:35,580 - Form an alliance? - How is that possible? 183 00:12:35,580 --> 00:12:36,760 Form an alliance? 184 00:12:36,760 --> 00:12:39,930 It's not possible. That is impossible. 185 00:12:39,930 --> 00:12:44,140 Royal Father, originally, they are spies from the Han State trying to steal our military information. 186 00:12:44,140 --> 00:12:45,920 How could they become merchants from the Yan State? 187 00:12:45,920 --> 00:12:48,110 They are all merchants from the Yan State. 188 00:12:48,110 --> 00:12:52,700 One of them is also the brother-in-law of the Prime Minister of Yan State. 189 00:12:55,360 --> 00:12:58,520 Your Majesty, Qin State is situated on the west side while Yan State is on the northeast side. 190 00:12:58,520 --> 00:12:59,580 With them forming an alliance, 191 00:12:59,580 --> 00:13:00,820 should they converge and attack us from both sides, 192 00:13:00,820 --> 00:13:03,990 the result will be disastrous! 193 00:13:04,880 --> 00:13:07,860 Would the Yan State dare to attack my Zhao State? 194 00:13:07,860 --> 00:13:13,140 Your Majesty, I believe that the Yan State at this time is not strong enough. 195 00:13:13,140 --> 00:13:17,450 It's not strong enough to be a threat to our Zhao State. 196 00:13:17,450 --> 00:13:19,100 What if the Qin State were to launch an attack 197 00:13:19,100 --> 00:13:21,490 and the Yan State collaborate and support from the rear? 198 00:13:21,490 --> 00:13:23,220 Since the alliance between the Zhao State and the Yan State broke up, 199 00:13:23,220 --> 00:13:25,270 the King of Yan has been preparing vigorously for war. 200 00:13:25,270 --> 00:13:26,610 However, due to the disparity in the strength of their military to ours, 201 00:13:26,610 --> 00:13:29,060 and the lack of an excuse to send his troops, 202 00:13:29,060 --> 00:13:32,440 he had to restrain his emotions and hold back until now. 203 00:13:32,440 --> 00:13:35,510 This time we are suffering from external and internal issues. 204 00:13:35,510 --> 00:13:40,750 Prince, you really gave a trump card to the King of Yan. 205 00:13:44,350 --> 00:13:46,720 Headache. 206 00:13:46,720 --> 00:13:48,760 Headache. 207 00:13:51,760 --> 00:13:53,700 You may all leave. 208 00:13:53,700 --> 00:13:56,630 Respectfully seeing Your Majesty off. 209 00:14:00,010 --> 00:14:05,980 Subtitles brought to you by The Scintillating Team @ Viki.com 210 00:14:08,230 --> 00:14:09,940 Han Qionghua! 211 00:14:09,940 --> 00:14:15,260 Prince... Consort, I couldn't block him. 212 00:14:15,260 --> 00:14:17,920 You may leave now. 213 00:14:18,590 --> 00:14:23,100 Han Qionghua, all of this was a maze you've intentionally set up. Right? 214 00:14:23,100 --> 00:14:26,870 I don't know what the Prince is saying. 215 00:14:30,350 --> 00:14:32,900 Don't pretend anymore! 216 00:14:32,900 --> 00:14:35,140 I should have thought of this early on. 217 00:14:35,140 --> 00:14:36,950 You deliberately let me pick up the kite. 218 00:14:36,950 --> 00:14:39,130 You wanted to sabotage me! 219 00:14:39,130 --> 00:14:43,460 Prince, you are hurting me. 220 00:14:47,570 --> 00:14:49,870 You are an evil woman. 221 00:14:49,870 --> 00:14:51,560 You schemed to enter the Palace of Zhao, 222 00:14:51,560 --> 00:14:53,160 and provoked conflict between the Yan State and the Zhao State. 223 00:14:53,160 --> 00:14:55,340 What are you trying to do? 224 00:14:55,340 --> 00:14:57,140 That is very simple. 225 00:14:57,140 --> 00:15:00,550 Delivering a pillow to the King of Yan who is taking a nap. 226 00:15:00,550 --> 00:15:02,370 Now you admit to it. 227 00:15:02,370 --> 00:15:04,560 But I really do not understand. 228 00:15:04,560 --> 00:15:09,150 What benefit is there for you to provoke conflict between the Yan State and the Zhao State? 229 00:15:10,190 --> 00:15:14,490 Could it be that the Han State would be able to benefit from the conflict? 230 00:15:16,090 --> 00:15:19,350 All right, you wait and see. 231 00:15:19,350 --> 00:15:21,520 I will report everything to Royal Father. 232 00:15:21,520 --> 00:15:22,790 I am willing to take responsibility for all charges. 233 00:15:22,790 --> 00:15:26,220 As for you, don't think you'll be able to run away. 234 00:15:26,220 --> 00:15:28,400 Go ahead, Prince. 235 00:15:28,400 --> 00:15:34,190 However, I'm afraid you, Prince, will not be able to bear the charge. 236 00:15:34,190 --> 00:15:36,030 The Zhao State and the Yan State have had a grudge a long time ago. 237 00:15:36,030 --> 00:15:38,780 I only gave it a little push. 238 00:15:38,780 --> 00:15:40,760 Prince, you needn't be so angry. 239 00:15:40,760 --> 00:15:45,450 Instead of worrying about a war that may happen in an indefinite time, 240 00:15:45,450 --> 00:15:51,550 isn't it better to think about how to take over the throne? 241 00:15:58,790 --> 00:16:00,930 What do you mean? 242 00:16:02,180 --> 00:16:06,980 After this matter, Prince's position is very precarious. 243 00:16:06,980 --> 00:16:10,810 If you want to tattle, go for it. 244 00:16:11,630 --> 00:16:15,110 Your Majesty's adoration of me is well-known. 245 00:16:15,110 --> 00:16:18,420 I'm afraid that before you can even pull me into the water, 246 00:16:18,420 --> 00:16:21,020 you are already condemned beyond reprieve. 247 00:16:23,830 --> 00:16:29,630 Han Qionghua, you're certainly meticulous and scheming. 248 00:16:29,630 --> 00:16:32,030 Thank you for your praise, Your Highness. 249 00:16:32,030 --> 00:16:34,160 I'm going to admire the flowers later. 250 00:16:34,160 --> 00:16:36,400 Take care, Your Highness. 251 00:16:42,930 --> 00:16:45,890 Consort, they're dumbfounded this time. 252 00:16:45,890 --> 00:16:49,460 But if the Zhao people couldn't solve the mystery of the kite, 253 00:16:49,460 --> 00:16:51,830 then they wouldn't have taken your bait. Right? 254 00:16:51,830 --> 00:16:56,130 If that were the case, I would have to give them a hint. 255 00:16:56,130 --> 00:16:58,580 Why not write everything clearly then? 256 00:16:58,580 --> 00:17:02,750 Wasn't it troublesome to create those four cloths? 257 00:17:02,750 --> 00:17:05,010 It was fun. 258 00:17:05,010 --> 00:17:06,630 Fun? 259 00:17:06,630 --> 00:17:11,310 Only those whom I look up to would I be willing to play with them. 260 00:17:12,010 --> 00:17:16,580 If I don't, I can't even be bothered to look at them. 261 00:17:16,580 --> 00:17:19,840 What should we do next? 262 00:17:19,840 --> 00:17:22,200 Let's just wait and see. 263 00:17:23,060 --> 00:17:27,760 I want to stir up the sky and the earth (create complete confusion). 264 00:17:30,370 --> 00:17:33,790 Try this. I specially made it for you. 265 00:17:41,230 --> 00:17:43,030 I took a close look. 266 00:17:43,030 --> 00:17:47,250 Your makeup today seems to be a bit different. 267 00:17:47,250 --> 00:17:50,290 No wonder you keep turning around. Are you fishing for a compliment from me? 268 00:17:50,290 --> 00:17:52,010 Royal Descendant of Qin. 269 00:17:53,310 --> 00:17:55,610 Are you really not going to explain? 270 00:17:55,610 --> 00:17:57,320 Explain what? 271 00:17:57,320 --> 00:18:01,330 I didn't provoke or bother you, why are you so angry with me? 272 00:18:01,330 --> 00:18:04,140 You really don't know the Bird-Worm Seal Script? [A calligraphic style based on seal script but with characters styled as birds and insects] 273 00:18:06,890 --> 00:18:08,280 I don't know. 274 00:18:08,280 --> 00:18:10,570 You were born in the state of Qin. 275 00:18:10,570 --> 00:18:13,960 You've read widely and are knowledgeable. 276 00:18:13,960 --> 00:18:17,660 How could this mere Bird-Worm Seal Script be that difficult for you? 277 00:18:17,660 --> 00:18:22,680 I was anxious last night and didn't had time to think. When I went back, I started to think. 278 00:18:22,680 --> 00:18:26,750 You must have discovered the secret. Why didn't you talk about it? 279 00:18:26,750 --> 00:18:30,420 I didn't say anything because this matter is highly questionable. 280 00:18:30,420 --> 00:18:32,020 What's so questionable? 281 00:18:32,020 --> 00:18:34,430 Han Qionghua thinks in great detail. 282 00:18:34,430 --> 00:18:39,390 When sending secret messages, how can that be caught so easily by Prince Jiao? 283 00:18:39,390 --> 00:18:42,520 Those four kites have to be intact for the task to succeed. 284 00:18:42,520 --> 00:18:45,850 Yet the spy put all four together at the same location. 285 00:18:45,850 --> 00:18:47,090 You are suspicious. 286 00:18:47,090 --> 00:18:50,830 It almost looks like a deliberate act for them to be found. 287 00:18:52,060 --> 00:18:53,780 Li Haolan! 288 00:18:56,080 --> 00:18:57,440 Li Haolan! 289 00:18:57,440 --> 00:19:00,090 Prince, what is the meaning of this behavior? 290 00:19:00,090 --> 00:19:06,060 Li Haolan, did you collude with Han Qionghua to deliberately pass false information to me? 291 00:19:06,060 --> 00:19:09,190 Prince, I don't understand what you are saying. 292 00:19:09,190 --> 00:19:14,480 You and Yin Xiaochun, you two deliberately set up a scheme to entrap me. 293 00:19:14,480 --> 00:19:19,270 I can't help being suspicious about you having been bribed by Han Qionghua at an earlier time! 294 00:19:19,270 --> 00:19:22,970 Physician Yin and I are people of Zhao. How could we have been bribed by her? 295 00:19:22,970 --> 00:19:25,970 In that case, how did the spies from the Han State become merchants of the Yan State? 296 00:19:25,970 --> 00:19:29,020 Why did the Yan State form an alliance with the Qin State again? 297 00:19:29,020 --> 00:19:32,950 I'm not a noble man if I don't kill you today! 298 00:19:33,590 --> 00:19:34,980 Move aside! 299 00:19:34,980 --> 00:19:38,570 With your intelligence, Prince, how could you not know that Haolan is innocent? 300 00:19:38,570 --> 00:19:41,130 What you are doing now is clearly venting your anger. 301 00:19:41,130 --> 00:19:44,430 Since this is the case, why not just kill me, a Qin, first? 302 00:19:44,430 --> 00:19:46,640 Do you think I don't dare to kill you? 303 00:19:46,640 --> 00:19:48,880 If you really kill us, 304 00:19:48,880 --> 00:19:52,520 you would truly have fallen into the plot of the Princess of Han State. 305 00:19:52,520 --> 00:19:53,660 What do you mean? 306 00:19:53,660 --> 00:19:58,920 Han Qionghua purposefully entrapped you with the kites and made us decode the secret message on the kites painstakingly. 307 00:19:58,920 --> 00:20:01,210 Furthermore, she deliberately used the secret message in exchange for Yin Xiaochun. 308 00:20:01,210 --> 00:20:04,440 One, it was to convince you of the validity of the secret message 309 00:20:04,440 --> 00:20:06,520 and deliberating causing conflict between the Yan State and the Zhao State. 310 00:20:06,520 --> 00:20:11,420 Second, it was to provoke conflict between us and causing us to completely sever our alliance. 311 00:20:11,420 --> 00:20:13,930 Prince, do you think the loss we suffered this time is not big enough 312 00:20:13,930 --> 00:20:16,620 and even want to kill Haolan, too? 313 00:20:26,260 --> 00:20:28,050 Royal Descendant of Qin, your hand... 314 00:20:28,050 --> 00:20:29,290 I'm fine. 315 00:20:29,290 --> 00:20:32,890 I'm sorry. I was too rash just now. 316 00:20:32,890 --> 00:20:35,630 Prince was momentarily righteously angry. 317 00:20:35,630 --> 00:20:37,300 I won't be bold and blame you. 318 00:20:37,300 --> 00:20:39,700 I still have many matters to deal with. 319 00:20:39,700 --> 00:20:41,840 I will make my apology to you two another day. 320 00:20:41,840 --> 00:20:43,350 I'm taking my leave. 321 00:20:47,200 --> 00:20:49,170 Let me bandage this. 322 00:20:54,380 --> 00:20:57,510 I'm fine. Don't panic. 323 00:21:01,660 --> 00:21:05,790 Royal Descendant of Qin, earlier, did you still have more to say? 324 00:21:05,790 --> 00:21:08,560 Yan State received the news very quickly. 325 00:21:08,560 --> 00:21:10,640 Do you think this is possible? 326 00:21:12,030 --> 00:21:14,320 Are you saying that, from the beginning, 327 00:21:14,320 --> 00:21:17,100 the Yan State and the Han State were putting up a show? 328 00:21:17,100 --> 00:21:20,730 Could it be that the Yan State is already siding with the Qin State? 329 00:21:23,060 --> 00:21:24,560 Royal Descendant of Qin. 330 00:21:24,560 --> 00:21:27,090 Don't worry about my position. 331 00:21:27,090 --> 00:21:29,930 Han Qionghua knows that Prince Yu is hasty in trying to prove himself. 332 00:21:29,930 --> 00:21:32,490 She also knew for sure that you and Xiaochun have a close sisterly bond. 333 00:21:32,490 --> 00:21:35,290 The cloths will finally end up in her hands. 334 00:21:35,290 --> 00:21:38,630 As for Prince Yu, since he had lost the evidence, 335 00:21:38,630 --> 00:21:41,490 the only option left would be catching and questioning the person. 336 00:21:41,490 --> 00:21:43,430 Now that Prince Yu made such a big mistake, 337 00:21:43,430 --> 00:21:46,230 definitely, someone else is ready to make a move. 338 00:21:46,230 --> 00:21:52,810 Perhaps, creating disorder within the Zhao State is indeed the third goal of the princess of Han State. 339 00:21:52,810 --> 00:21:54,480 Create internal disorder? 340 00:21:54,480 --> 00:21:58,350 A kite scheme that caused everyone to be terribly busy. 341 00:21:58,350 --> 00:22:01,240 External and internal problems are now amassed. 342 00:22:01,240 --> 00:22:06,700 This princess of Han State's scheme is unpredictable and unfathomable. 343 00:22:14,810 --> 00:22:16,150 What are you doing here? 344 00:22:16,150 --> 00:22:19,380 Of course, I'm here to see my beloved pigeon. 345 00:22:19,380 --> 00:22:22,350 Great, after you've seen enough, 346 00:22:22,350 --> 00:22:25,270 please take your beloved pigeon and scram. 347 00:22:29,720 --> 00:22:32,240 What is the matter with you? Did you get hurt? 348 00:22:33,690 --> 00:22:35,650 I dislike the smell of blood. 349 00:22:35,650 --> 00:22:37,230 Dislike the smell of blood? 350 00:22:37,230 --> 00:22:38,720 Then why do you still become a physician? 351 00:22:38,720 --> 00:22:41,020 I enjoy it. 352 00:22:41,020 --> 00:22:44,320 Unfortunately, I am unable to cure the "illness" of persistent pesters. 353 00:22:45,070 --> 00:22:46,460 Don't be in a rush to chase me out. 354 00:22:46,460 --> 00:22:48,820 I have an urgent matter to tell you this time. 355 00:22:48,820 --> 00:22:52,960 No one thinks all their daily tasks are chicken feathers and garlic peels (trivial matters). 356 00:22:53,810 --> 00:22:55,820 The fight among the princes are getting more intense. 357 00:22:55,820 --> 00:22:58,920 I advise you to protect yourself and not meddle with them. 358 00:22:58,920 --> 00:23:03,330 Brothers had fought fiercely and bruised badly over a piece of farmland. 359 00:23:03,330 --> 00:23:05,520 Let alone this huge kingdom of Zhao. 360 00:23:05,520 --> 00:23:11,390 However, you shouldn't worry. Unlike Prince Jiao, Yi stays aloof and keeps away from worldly strife. 361 00:23:11,390 --> 00:23:13,240 Since you have the time to care about me, 362 00:23:13,240 --> 00:23:17,270 why not think of a way to save him from the pit? 363 00:23:18,410 --> 00:23:20,450 I think it's probably too difficult. 364 00:23:20,450 --> 00:23:25,390 The pit that he fell into must be at least thirty zhangs (about 30 feet deep). Right? 365 00:23:28,030 --> 00:23:32,590 Do you really believe that Prince Jiao is completely done for? 366 00:23:32,590 --> 00:23:34,120 Isn't it? 367 00:23:34,600 --> 00:23:38,510 In that case, you should wipe your eyes and wait (wait and see). 368 00:23:47,170 --> 00:23:49,790 Your Highness, Ah Zhao deserves to die. 369 00:23:59,090 --> 00:24:02,440 Your Highness, the physician instructed. 370 00:24:02,440 --> 00:24:04,760 The art of caring for one's body is to have a clear and calm mind. 371 00:24:04,760 --> 00:24:06,800 Anger will harm the body. 372 00:24:09,990 --> 00:24:11,960 Your Highness, please don't get angry. 373 00:24:11,960 --> 00:24:15,310 The moment I see these idiots in the palace, 374 00:24:15,970 --> 00:24:18,040 I get angry. 375 00:24:23,390 --> 00:24:26,590 Your Highness' writing is impressive, elegant and uninhibited. 376 00:24:26,590 --> 00:24:29,650 Such a display of talent that is unmatched by any ordinary person. 377 00:24:29,650 --> 00:24:32,920 This little maidservant is new to the palace. She lacks experience. 378 00:24:32,920 --> 00:24:35,080 She was momentarily stupefied. 379 00:24:35,080 --> 00:24:37,940 Your Highness, please forgive her. I will carefully train her 380 00:24:37,940 --> 00:24:40,640 and will not allow her to make any more mistakes. 381 00:24:41,780 --> 00:24:43,720 Did you hear it? 382 00:24:45,040 --> 00:24:50,390 If it wasn't for Haolan's plea for leniency, you would have been spanked today. 383 00:24:50,390 --> 00:24:52,960 Thank you, Your Highness. Thank you, Lady-in-waiting Li. 384 00:24:52,960 --> 00:24:54,930 You may leave now. 385 00:24:59,500 --> 00:25:02,630 Nowadays, when servants of the Rising Sun Palace make a mistake, 386 00:25:02,630 --> 00:25:05,360 they count on you to plea for leniency, to escape punishment. 387 00:25:05,360 --> 00:25:08,410 However, you are nice and never reject their requests. 388 00:25:08,410 --> 00:25:11,670 It shows that you are really softhearted 389 00:25:11,670 --> 00:25:15,750 and let others manipulate you easily. 390 00:25:15,750 --> 00:25:20,440 I only dare to plea for leniency because I know Your Highness is kind. 391 00:25:23,880 --> 00:25:25,820 You are truly foolish. 392 00:25:25,820 --> 00:25:29,110 People's hearts are unpredictable; the ways of the world are difficult and dangerous. 393 00:25:29,110 --> 00:25:33,110 You have a good heart, but may not have a good end. 394 00:25:39,160 --> 00:25:42,150 Sister Haolan, Ah Zhao is entering. 395 00:25:44,140 --> 00:25:45,940 Sister Haolan. 396 00:26:07,860 --> 00:26:09,620 What are you doing? 397 00:26:09,620 --> 00:26:11,310 Why are you wearing Sister Haolan's clothes? 398 00:26:11,310 --> 00:26:13,040 I didn't. You've misjudged. 399 00:26:13,040 --> 00:26:14,480 - I am just– - What were you doing? 400 00:26:14,480 --> 00:26:17,050 - Ah Zhao. - That's Sister Haolan's clothes. 401 00:26:18,010 --> 00:26:19,050 What is it? 402 00:26:19,050 --> 00:26:21,680 - She stole your clothes to wear. - I didn't. 403 00:26:21,680 --> 00:26:22,870 Sister Haolan is so good to me. 404 00:26:22,870 --> 00:26:25,080 Why would I do that? 405 00:26:25,080 --> 00:26:27,310 I don't know how to repay your kindness. 406 00:26:27,310 --> 00:26:30,810 I saw these clothes were in disarray and wanted to tidy them up. That's all. 407 00:26:30,810 --> 00:26:31,910 You are quibbling. 408 00:26:31,910 --> 00:26:35,010 - I didn't. - Ah Yue, that's enough. 409 00:26:35,010 --> 00:26:36,960 I asked Ah Zhao to come and get my stuff. 410 00:26:36,960 --> 00:26:39,510 - Sister Haolan... - Ah Zhao. 411 00:26:46,060 --> 00:26:49,310 I jotted down the Queen's habits. 412 00:26:49,310 --> 00:26:50,810 You take it and give it to others. 413 00:26:50,810 --> 00:26:53,920 Once memorized, there will be no mistakes. 414 00:26:53,920 --> 00:26:55,990 Thanks, Sister Haolan. 415 00:27:02,210 --> 00:27:06,720 Sister Haolan, why do you help people like her? 416 00:27:09,180 --> 00:27:12,000 That booklet is for everyone to see. 417 00:27:12,000 --> 00:27:13,880 Not just for her. 418 00:27:13,880 --> 00:27:15,770 I am in charge of the Rising Sun Palace. 419 00:27:15,770 --> 00:27:18,860 I will also get punished if they make a mistake. 420 00:27:18,860 --> 00:27:21,660 Someone like her who's constantly trying to climb up. 421 00:27:21,660 --> 00:27:23,600 You need to be particularly careful. 422 00:27:23,600 --> 00:27:26,940 All right, I will listen to everything you say. 423 00:27:36,290 --> 00:27:43,820 Subtitles brought to you by The Scintillating Team @ Viki.com 424 00:27:48,720 --> 00:27:52,390 Elder Brother, I am here to see you. 425 00:27:54,920 --> 00:27:56,880 Elder Brother. 426 00:27:59,110 --> 00:28:03,470 Ya'er! Ya'er! Ya'er, please get me out quickly. Ya'er, get me out! 427 00:28:03,470 --> 00:28:04,470 I am innocent. 428 00:28:04,470 --> 00:28:06,210 Elder Brother. 429 00:28:06,210 --> 00:28:10,090 I've already bribed the guards by the door. 430 00:28:10,090 --> 00:28:13,390 That will not be transmitted to Royal Father's ears. 431 00:28:31,530 --> 00:28:32,660 Many thanks. 432 00:28:32,660 --> 00:28:39,090 Who were you showcasing that scared look a while ago? 433 00:28:39,090 --> 00:28:41,170 Royal Father enjoys other people's fear. 434 00:28:41,170 --> 00:28:44,520 Only fear can bring about respect. 435 00:28:44,520 --> 00:28:48,430 My obedience and fear are what he wants to see. 436 00:28:48,430 --> 00:28:50,410 If I were calm and at ease, 437 00:28:50,410 --> 00:28:55,560 that sword that's hanging in the air will chop down my head tomorrow. 438 00:28:55,560 --> 00:28:59,850 Then, you will continue to pretend this insanity? 439 00:29:00,670 --> 00:29:02,820 Aren't you here already, Ya'er? 440 00:29:02,820 --> 00:29:06,460 Once Ya'er is here, so will my opportunity. 441 00:29:06,460 --> 00:29:09,770 Win or lose will depend on this set of game. 442 00:29:12,980 --> 00:29:14,960 [ Rising Sun Palace ] 443 00:29:15,750 --> 00:29:19,310 Your Highness, Princess Ya requests to see you. 444 00:29:19,310 --> 00:29:22,610 It's so late, what is she doing here? 445 00:29:22,610 --> 00:29:25,000 Your Highness, do you need me to... 446 00:29:25,000 --> 00:29:29,190 - There's no need. Let her come in. - Yes. 447 00:29:36,390 --> 00:29:38,660 Mother, Elder Brother is ill. 448 00:29:38,660 --> 00:29:41,960 Please be kind enough to go visit him. 449 00:29:43,730 --> 00:29:46,840 - Change of outfit. - Yes. 450 00:29:53,920 --> 00:29:57,200 Mother, Elder Brother is feverish and coughs badly. 451 00:29:57,200 --> 00:29:58,930 Also, he just coughed out some blood. 452 00:29:58,930 --> 00:30:00,920 Royal Father is so angry right now. 453 00:30:00,920 --> 00:30:03,350 I don't even dare to invite the physician. 454 00:30:04,250 --> 00:30:06,020 Men. 455 00:30:08,810 --> 00:30:13,220 Please get the Prince up and bring him to the courtyard. 456 00:30:13,220 --> 00:30:15,910 Then pour over two barrels of cold water. 457 00:30:15,910 --> 00:30:18,940 Mother, what are you doing? 458 00:30:18,940 --> 00:30:21,490 You are indeed able to cause yourself harm. 459 00:30:21,490 --> 00:30:25,860 In that case, why not make it more authentic? 460 00:30:25,860 --> 00:30:27,900 This act by the two of you 461 00:30:27,900 --> 00:30:31,920 had been played to perfection by Royal Father twenty years ago. 462 00:30:31,920 --> 00:30:36,130 In order to deceive him, you really must be seriously ill. 463 00:31:05,720 --> 00:31:11,310 All right, since the two of you worked so hard, 464 00:31:11,310 --> 00:31:14,990 Haolan, go in person and invite His Majesty to here. 465 00:31:14,990 --> 00:31:16,610 Yes. 466 00:31:19,710 --> 00:31:21,640 Are you satisfied? 467 00:31:32,130 --> 00:31:34,170 How did he become so sick? 468 00:31:34,170 --> 00:31:38,210 Royal Father, Elder Brother is a righteous gentleman. 469 00:31:38,210 --> 00:31:39,960 He was wrongfully accused. 470 00:31:39,960 --> 00:31:43,400 That caused him to suffer from pent up anxiety resulting in this illness. 471 00:31:43,400 --> 00:31:45,850 The eyes of the public are watching. He cannot escape implication. 472 00:31:45,850 --> 00:31:49,560 Royal Father, this is truly a huge misunderstanding. 473 00:31:49,560 --> 00:31:51,810 I've already dispatched someone to investigate this matter. 474 00:31:51,810 --> 00:31:54,370 He just returned yesterday. 475 00:31:54,370 --> 00:31:57,580 He went to Huai'an City where the whitefish came from. 476 00:31:57,580 --> 00:32:00,570 He also found the lake that produced the whitefish. 477 00:32:00,570 --> 00:32:03,970 He found that, during these two years, at the upstream of the lake, 478 00:32:03,970 --> 00:32:06,470 there's a new private academy. 479 00:32:06,470 --> 00:32:07,790 What private academy? 480 00:32:07,790 --> 00:32:10,790 That's correct, there are many students there. 481 00:32:10,790 --> 00:32:12,360 They recite poems and paint. 482 00:32:12,360 --> 00:32:17,040 Over a period of time, the ink and material they used contaminated the lake water. 483 00:32:17,040 --> 00:32:20,110 There are messy weeds in the lake, and also a strange smell. 484 00:32:20,110 --> 00:32:23,110 Even the local fishermen do not go there to fish anymore. 485 00:32:23,110 --> 00:32:27,710 Royal Father, gamboge is an ingredient for the paints. 486 00:32:27,710 --> 00:32:29,190 How to prove it? 487 00:32:29,190 --> 00:32:31,140 I brought the local lake water. 488 00:32:31,140 --> 00:32:33,120 We can ask a physician to examine it. 489 00:32:33,120 --> 00:32:36,580 Or send someone to the lake to examine it. 490 00:32:36,580 --> 00:32:40,280 Royal Father, if the lake water is contaminated, 491 00:32:40,280 --> 00:32:42,450 the whitefish naturally cannot be consumed. 492 00:32:42,450 --> 00:32:44,680 Maybe the Huai'an City officials do not understand this. 493 00:32:44,680 --> 00:32:46,620 So they offered the whitefish to the court unknowingly. 494 00:32:46,620 --> 00:32:49,820 Hence, it caused such an unexpected incident. 495 00:32:49,820 --> 00:32:52,650 You really must seek justice for Elder Brother. 496 00:32:52,650 --> 00:32:55,670 Royal Father. Royal Father! 497 00:32:55,670 --> 00:32:58,180 I didn't cast any poison. 498 00:32:58,920 --> 00:33:00,230 I'll let Heavens be my witness. 499 00:33:00,230 --> 00:33:03,600 Jiao'er, I blamed you wrongly. Come. 500 00:33:03,600 --> 00:33:06,300 My life is given by Royal Father. 501 00:33:06,300 --> 00:33:09,150 This small punishment is nothing. 502 00:33:09,150 --> 00:33:11,140 I will not complain even if you asked me to die. 503 00:33:11,140 --> 00:33:12,390 I know. I know. 504 00:33:12,390 --> 00:33:16,170 This is the work of evildoers that caused us to be at odds! 505 00:33:16,170 --> 00:33:18,840 - Get up. - That caused us to be at odds. 506 00:33:18,840 --> 00:33:20,640 My heart pains. 507 00:33:20,640 --> 00:33:24,300 My heart pains. 508 00:33:26,290 --> 00:33:28,950 - Go get the physician! - Yes. 509 00:33:35,500 --> 00:33:40,360 Xiaochun, what do you think about the condition of Prince Jiao's illness? 510 00:33:40,360 --> 00:33:42,850 At first, he created a ruse of injuring himself in order to gain our confidence. 511 00:33:42,850 --> 00:33:45,280 Unexpectedly, he really fell seriously ill later. 512 00:33:45,280 --> 00:33:50,480 If I hadn't come in the nick of time, he would have lost his life for sure. 513 00:33:50,480 --> 00:33:53,030 The princes are all busy fighting with each other for power. 514 00:33:53,030 --> 00:33:55,590 They completely do not care about the warfare going on at the frontline. 515 00:33:55,590 --> 00:33:58,440 Now, we don't even know the progress of the repair of the Gubi Wall 516 00:33:58,440 --> 00:34:01,480 along the Danzhu Mountain Range carried out by the old general. 517 00:34:01,480 --> 00:34:03,590 You are busy helping Qin Royal Descendant plan his escape all this while. 518 00:34:03,590 --> 00:34:05,760 Why are you still thinking about the warfare at the front line? 519 00:34:05,760 --> 00:34:07,920 The power of the Qin army is an irresistible force. 520 00:34:07,920 --> 00:34:10,900 It will not stop because of Qin Royal Descendant. 521 00:34:10,900 --> 00:34:12,980 If Qin Royal Descendant continues to remain in the Zhao State, 522 00:34:12,980 --> 00:34:14,560 his life will be in grief danger. 523 00:34:14,560 --> 00:34:16,700 Whether it's entrusted by Lü Buwei, 524 00:34:16,700 --> 00:34:18,590 or because of loyalty as a friend, 525 00:34:18,590 --> 00:34:20,380 I really want to help him. 526 00:34:20,380 --> 00:34:24,580 Then, between the states of Qin and Zhao, who do you hope to win? 527 00:34:24,580 --> 00:34:27,070 This is my home and country. 528 00:34:27,070 --> 00:34:28,940 What do you think? 529 00:34:28,940 --> 00:34:31,780 I thought that after you started liking Lü Buwei, 530 00:34:31,780 --> 00:34:34,710 you've become a citizen of the Wei State. 531 00:34:34,710 --> 00:34:37,810 We are two different people. 532 00:34:37,810 --> 00:34:42,020 Not only do we not have a relationship now, even if... 533 00:34:42,020 --> 00:34:45,630 Even if I really marry him, I am still a citizen of the Zhao State. 534 00:34:45,630 --> 00:34:47,150 Well said. 535 00:34:47,150 --> 00:34:50,580 How can a mere man be compared to the country? 536 00:34:50,580 --> 00:34:54,060 Don't worry. When the Baili Great Wall is built, 537 00:34:54,060 --> 00:34:57,180 the narrow Gu Pass will be the only way in. 538 00:34:57,180 --> 00:34:59,450 Even though the Qin army is a magnificent army with thousands of men and horses, 539 00:34:59,450 --> 00:35:01,730 they can only sigh in despair when they look at the Pass. 540 00:35:01,730 --> 00:35:04,020 I hope it is so. 541 00:35:19,300 --> 00:35:23,230 What is it? Why is Your Majesty not happy today? 542 00:35:24,720 --> 00:35:28,190 I'm still worried about Jiao'er. 543 00:35:28,190 --> 00:35:32,550 I heard that Li Haolan is the best dancer in the palace. 544 00:35:32,550 --> 00:35:36,220 Why don't we ask her to perform for Your Majesty? 545 00:35:36,220 --> 00:35:38,650 It may help Your Majesty feel happier. 546 00:35:38,650 --> 00:35:40,930 Let Haolan present a dance? 547 00:35:40,930 --> 00:35:43,920 What is it? Can't Your Majesty bear it? 548 00:35:43,920 --> 00:35:49,010 Why couldn't I? I really love to watch Li Haolan dance. 549 00:35:54,840 --> 00:35:58,020 Come, announce for Li Haolan to present a dance. 550 00:35:58,020 --> 00:35:59,540 Yes. 551 00:36:13,100 --> 00:36:16,630 Haolan pays her respect to Your Majesty and the Consort. 552 00:36:16,630 --> 00:36:20,120 Haolan, your dance is graceful and elegant. 553 00:36:20,120 --> 00:36:22,620 I like... 554 00:36:22,620 --> 00:36:26,320 Consort and I like it very much. 555 00:36:26,320 --> 00:36:28,720 Furthermore, Consort has never seen it before. 556 00:36:28,720 --> 00:36:33,340 Consort... Just perform a dance for Consort. 557 00:36:34,200 --> 00:36:38,140 What is it? Is Miss Haolan unwilling to? 558 00:36:38,140 --> 00:36:42,120 Haolan doesn't dare to disobey His Majesty's order. 559 00:36:54,000 --> 00:36:57,160 Are you planning to dance just like that? 560 00:36:57,160 --> 00:36:59,280 May I know if Consort has any other request? 561 00:36:59,280 --> 00:37:01,610 On my way here from the Han State, 562 00:37:01,610 --> 00:37:04,820 I met a touring dance troupe. 563 00:37:04,820 --> 00:37:07,320 They burst with enthusiasm in their dance. I want to watch that again. 564 00:37:07,320 --> 00:37:08,970 I want to watch that again. 565 00:37:08,970 --> 00:37:11,100 May I know what kind of dance did they perform? 566 00:37:11,100 --> 00:37:14,600 There's really nothing new about the dance. 567 00:37:14,600 --> 00:37:17,790 It's their outer appearance which was very interesting. 568 00:37:17,790 --> 00:37:20,900 I've even brought back a set of dance costume as a keepsake. 569 00:37:20,900 --> 00:37:23,360 As it so happens, it'll be my gift to you today. 570 00:37:23,360 --> 00:37:24,860 Lü Zhu. 571 00:37:24,860 --> 00:37:26,530 Yes. 572 00:37:31,160 --> 00:37:35,100 This dance costume is made of several layers of light muslin. 573 00:37:35,100 --> 00:37:36,940 It has beautiful colors. 574 00:37:36,940 --> 00:37:41,020 After dancing each small segment, the dancer has to remove a layer of muslin. 575 00:37:44,390 --> 00:37:48,940 Haolan, please put this dance costume on 576 00:37:48,940 --> 00:37:51,270 and put on a good dance performance. 577 00:37:52,300 --> 00:37:54,100 Your Majesty, 578 00:37:55,120 --> 00:38:01,480 I can guarantee you that this dance performance will be incredibly wonderful. 579 00:38:01,480 --> 00:38:05,760 Haolan, then you can dance two small segments less. 580 00:38:06,660 --> 00:38:08,570 Your Majesty, please forgive me. 581 00:38:08,570 --> 00:38:10,560 I don't know how to perform such a dance. 582 00:38:10,560 --> 00:38:15,010 Promoting excellence in female musicians is just for the purpose of providing entertainment. 583 00:38:15,010 --> 00:38:19,240 The only value of its existence is for His Majesty's mirth. 584 00:38:19,240 --> 00:38:20,780 What is it? 585 00:38:20,780 --> 00:38:25,520 Just having to change a dance costume is making you not know how to dance anymore? 586 00:38:25,520 --> 00:38:28,030 On the banks of the stream in late spring, 587 00:38:28,030 --> 00:38:30,940 the young ladies are calling out to their friends, singing and dancing away. 588 00:38:30,940 --> 00:38:32,430 This is to entertain themselves. 589 00:38:32,430 --> 00:38:34,350 This is a natural dance. 590 00:38:34,350 --> 00:38:39,070 During the ancestor worship ceremony, the shrine maidens dress up as gods and beasts, dancing elegantly. 591 00:38:39,070 --> 00:38:41,540 This is to give thanks to Heaven, and to celebrate a bountiful harvest. 592 00:38:41,540 --> 00:38:43,230 This is a natural dance. 593 00:38:43,230 --> 00:38:46,400 Haolan is ashamed to frequently use dance as a form of entertainment for other people. 594 00:38:46,400 --> 00:38:48,370 But dance originated from nature. 595 00:38:48,370 --> 00:38:51,740 It is definitely not created to lure, nor popularized for entertainment. 596 00:38:51,740 --> 00:38:57,240 Li Haolan, either you put on the costume quickly now and perform a dance, 597 00:38:57,240 --> 00:39:00,470 or you'll have to accept the punishment. 598 00:39:00,470 --> 00:39:03,290 Tell me what is your choice. 599 00:39:03,290 --> 00:39:05,880 Princess Qionghua, 600 00:39:05,880 --> 00:39:10,100 if you ask me to perform a dance wearing this kind of dance costume, 601 00:39:10,100 --> 00:39:14,730 not only is it an insult to me, but even more so, it is an act of disrespect to His Majesty. 602 00:39:15,780 --> 00:39:18,840 Look, Your Majesty. 603 00:39:18,840 --> 00:39:24,000 Haolan, do you really think that I can't bear to punish you? 604 00:39:24,000 --> 00:39:28,070 I will not perform such a dance no matter how Your Majesty punishes me. 605 00:39:28,070 --> 00:39:31,500 Your Majesty, Li Haolan is really proud and can't be disciplined. 606 00:39:31,500 --> 00:39:35,020 Why don't you pass her to me? 607 00:39:36,950 --> 00:39:40,120 Really! You ... 608 00:39:41,900 --> 00:39:43,390 You... 609 00:39:44,580 --> 00:39:47,580 You chose this outcome yourself! 610 00:40:08,800 --> 00:40:11,160 Go outside if there's nothing for you to do here. 611 00:40:22,500 --> 00:40:26,630 Haolan, this is really a manifestation of how fortunes rise and fall (times change). 612 00:40:26,630 --> 00:40:31,230 It was with great difficulty that Yin Xiaochun was sent out, only to have you here now. 613 00:40:31,230 --> 00:40:33,590 How have I offended you? 614 00:40:33,590 --> 00:40:37,300 Why do you want to force me in this manner, time and again? 615 00:40:37,300 --> 00:40:40,280 That's because from the very beginning, 616 00:40:40,280 --> 00:40:42,990 we are standing on opposite side of each other. 617 00:40:44,180 --> 00:40:46,250 I have never thought of being your enemy. 618 00:40:46,250 --> 00:40:50,770 But you're a citizen from the Zhao State, and are also not too stupid. 619 00:40:52,470 --> 00:40:53,750 I don't understand. 620 00:40:53,750 --> 00:40:57,540 Ugliness and stupidity are mercies from Heaven. 621 00:40:57,540 --> 00:41:02,670 Those people who are ugly and stupid will never know what victory is, 622 00:41:02,670 --> 00:41:05,500 but they can avoid ending up in a crushing defeat. 623 00:41:05,500 --> 00:41:06,690 Absurd. 624 00:41:06,690 --> 00:41:11,360 Absurd? If not for the fact that I'm quite beautiful, 625 00:41:11,360 --> 00:41:14,160 how would I become a gift of the Han State? 626 00:41:14,160 --> 00:41:19,710 If not for the fact that you possess extraordinary keen intuition, how would I have noticed you? 627 00:41:19,710 --> 00:41:22,390 Actually, we are all wrong. 628 00:41:27,230 --> 00:41:32,850 Consort, indeed, you are the spy from the Han State. 629 00:41:32,850 --> 00:41:36,290 A spy with devastating looks capable of causing a country's downfall. 630 00:41:36,290 --> 00:41:39,400 It's not too late to know it now. 631 00:41:39,400 --> 00:41:43,010 You have already successfully made use of us to achieve your objective. 632 00:41:43,010 --> 00:41:44,430 What else do you want? 633 00:41:44,430 --> 00:41:46,460 I just want to protect my own country. 634 00:41:46,460 --> 00:41:49,900 Don't you think that it's extremely despicable to use such methods? 635 00:41:49,900 --> 00:41:51,690 The Qin State fought to be the country with higher authority. 636 00:41:51,690 --> 00:41:54,030 The Han State turned around and presented that authority to the Zhao State. 637 00:41:54,030 --> 00:41:56,850 This caused the great battle between the two states. 638 00:41:56,850 --> 00:41:59,210 If the Qin State were to cease the battle now, 639 00:41:59,210 --> 00:42:01,570 the Han State will be in imminent grave danger. 640 00:42:01,570 --> 00:42:03,660 To a noble lady who values dignity, 641 00:42:03,660 --> 00:42:08,560 to perform a dance dressed seductively is perhaps humiliating. 642 00:42:09,790 --> 00:42:14,460 But if it were me, I would definitely perform the dance without hesitation. 643 00:42:14,460 --> 00:42:19,160 To choose to dance is to to acknowledge allegiance to you. 644 00:42:19,160 --> 00:42:24,630 I'm sorry, I will definitely not be subservient to a spy from the Han State. 645 00:42:24,630 --> 00:42:27,350 The facts prove that I am right. 646 00:42:27,350 --> 00:42:31,570 You can't win a war by just using dignified methods. 647 00:42:31,570 --> 00:42:35,920 Look, haven't you lost now? 648 00:42:35,920 --> 00:42:39,370 If you insist on using such methods to assess who wins or loses, 649 00:42:39,370 --> 00:42:42,200 there's nothing more I can say. 650 00:42:42,200 --> 00:42:45,720 Good. Attendant! 651 00:42:47,830 --> 00:42:49,230 I'm here. 652 00:42:49,230 --> 00:42:51,360 Take good care of her. 653 00:42:51,360 --> 00:42:53,160 Yes. 654 00:42:57,170 --> 00:43:00,400 Go and wash all the clothes. 655 00:43:07,100 --> 00:43:16,630 Subtitles brought to you by The Scintillating Team @ Viki.com 656 00:43:16,630 --> 00:43:18,710 ~ Immortalization by Gao Yu'er ~ 657 00:43:18,710 --> 00:43:24,400 ♫ Where have the surging clouds and the rising winds gone? ♫ 658 00:43:24,400 --> 00:43:29,910 ♫ Do not grieve over the separation because of being forced to move and wander ♫ 659 00:43:29,910 --> 00:43:35,560 ♫ In this lifetime, we will keep on seeking because of love ♫ 660 00:43:35,560 --> 00:43:41,270 ♫ It’s difficult to reminisce about the splendid times that slipped away ♫ 661 00:43:41,270 --> 00:43:44,100 ♫ In retrospection with a faint smile, that beautiful countenance caused the city's downfall ♫ 662 00:43:44,100 --> 00:43:47,010 ♫ And a sweeping upheaval all across the vast nation ♫ 663 00:43:47,010 --> 00:43:49,760 ♫ In a dimming dream of an illusionary bright moon ♫ 664 00:43:49,760 --> 00:43:52,560 ♫ We have given our promises to each other in this lifetime ♫ 665 00:43:52,560 --> 00:43:55,390 ♫ In the complete decline of prosperity, watching the passing of thousands of sails ♫ 666 00:43:55,390 --> 00:43:58,230 ♫ With affection, perhaps we could wait to be connected again ♫ 667 00:43:58,230 --> 00:44:01,150 Like the zither and the harp that play in perfect harmony, let’s grasp each other's hand to stay together ♫ 668 00:44:01,150 --> 00:44:07,010 ♫ Wishing for you and me to be immortalized with the wind... ♫ 669 00:44:26,400 --> 00:44:29,330 ♫ In retrospection with a faint smile, that beautiful countenance caused the city's downfall ♫ 670 00:44:29,330 --> 00:44:32,220 ♫ And a sweeping upheaval all across the vast nation ♫ 671 00:44:32,220 --> 00:44:34,900 ♫ In a dimming dream of an illusionary bright moon ♫ 672 00:44:34,900 --> 00:44:37,740 ♫ We have given our promises to each other in this lifetime ♫ 673 00:44:37,740 --> 00:44:40,520 ♫ In the complete decline of prosperity, watching the passing of thousands of sails ♫ 674 00:44:40,520 --> 00:44:43,460 ♫ With affection, perhaps we could wait to be connected again ♫ 675 00:44:43,460 --> 00:44:46,300 ♫ Like the zither and the harp that play in perfect harmony, let’s grasp each other's hand to stay together ♫ 676 00:44:46,300 --> 00:44:53,400 ♫ Wishing for you and me to be immortalized with the wind... ♫ 61309