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221BC

Qin Shihuang unified 7 countries.

He commanded the curator, Duan Mu Ji,

to be reclused at a secret location and build Tian Luo Palace,

where the secrets of the unified nations of the Qin dynasty are hidden.

This underground palace stretched hundreds of miles.

There are many traps and secret tunnels.

Duan Mu Ji created 3 magical treasures for Tian Luo Palace.

Soul Bead was formed by the blood of the holy bird.

Sword of War came from the soul of a meteorite.

Phoenix Mirror hid the biggest secrets of unifying China.

The combination of these 3 magical treasures will reveal the secrets of unifying China.

210 BC

Qin Shihuang died.

Duan Mu Ji mysteriously disappeared.

Tian Luo Palace became a secret no one can touch.

According to folktales, only a person from Duan Mu origin can find the Soul Bead.

700 years later - Open Tian Luo Palace.

420 BC, China entered Northern and Southern Dynasties.

North and South fought year after year.

Northen Qi and Northern Zhou battled for many years.

The citizens suffered tremendously.

According to rumors, the Soul Bead appeared at Da Si Kong mansion in Zhou.

Duan Mu Lian of Qi changed her name to Yuan Qing Suo and entered Zhou,

waiting for the chance to steal the Soul Bead.

Qing Suo, succeed or fail this time is up to you.

Pay attention. In front is Yao Guang palace.

Wait until it's more calm. Don't make any mistakes.

This is Yuwen Yong,

his Majesty's younger brother.

Qing Suo, the person you're dealing with this time is him.

The main goal at the palace banquet

is you must find a way to win his heart.

Afterwards, enter Da Si Kong mansion.

Win his trust.

Report his actions to the Chancellor.

Auntie, are you sure Soul Bead is still at Da Si Kong mansion?

I'm sure.

The handkerchiefs of other maidens are stitched with lotus flowers, peony, love birds, and butterflies.

Why is yours stitched with 2 fireflies?

Please return the handkerchief.

Qing Suo

Greetings Your Majesty

Sao Madam rise

Your Majesty, please return my handkerchief.

Are you Sao's niece, Qing Suo?

OK, if you can answer my question,

I'll return your handkerchief.

Your Majesty, it's only a handkerchief.

It's fine.

Although the firefly is tiny and unremarkable, it also has its spirituality.

Could it be your Majesty hasn't heard of that poem?

Soaring like a star falling; like trees growing flowers

Rejecting doubts that fire gods are shining a pearl to appear in the night.

Accidentally meeting a monarch ascending in splendor, not coveting this frivolous life.

Qing Suo, don't be disrespectful.

It's fine.

I'm very satisfied with her response.

Especially the verse: "Accidentally meeting a monarch ascending in splendor, not coveting this frivolous life."

Your Majesty, I'm done with the preparations.

Your Majesty, please go to the garden.

Madam Sao

Oh no, can his Majesty be moved already?

My plot worked.

Let's see what you're up to.

Qing Suo is definitely from the heavens.

Elder Brother, Qing Suo is bewitching.

great dancing skills

I have 1 request.

Your Majesty definitely is keen.

Qing Suo is of marriageable age.

Today, I told Qing Suo to perform

with the intention to choose a husband for her.

The heavens doesn't disappoint a good soul, allowing to meet a good person.

Because I'm bold, please your Majesty be the matchmaker for Qing Suo and grant her marriage to Fourth brother.

This request is dependent upon Qing Suo's and my brother's opinions.

Maybe by having Qing Suo as my wife,

I'll be fortunate for 3 generations.

That's good everyone agrees.

Your Majesty granting the marriage is a good favor for me.

Your Majesty please issue a decree.

Of course I want to marry a pretty, fairy-like girl like Qing Suo for a wife.

But on condition

What's the condition?

If I knew earlier this was going to happen today, I wouldn't have done that a while ago.

Maybe Chancellor forgot, right?

A year ago, you and your Majesty agreed to let me marry princess Ashina from Tu Jue.

The wedding will be in a few days.

Of course I love Qing Suo wholeheartedly

but this situation affects Zhou if I take Qing Suo as my wife now.

Everyone knows the tolerant reputation of Princess Ashina.

Maybe the Princess won't cancel the wedding due to this situation

and cause a war between 2 countries.

You're correct.

Qing Suo is your niece.

If she becomes a concubine, she would be at a disadvantaged.

If we follow protocol, I'm afraid it wouldn't benefit the nation.

Qing Suo accept.

Qing Suo heard about your chivalrous and broad-minded reputation.

Today, not only did I see extraordinary manners

but also a person who's thoughtful of the nation and shows concerns for its welfare.

In front of you,

of course I can't think only of myself to affect the peace of both sides.

Therefore, even if I'm your concubine,

I happily accept.

If that's the case, everyone will be happy.

Everyone can be happy.

Good, Qing Suo and my brother have voiced their thoughts.

Your Majesty issue a decree

drink a bowl of celebration wine with your brother and Qing Suo

OK

Fourth brother and Qing Suo are a couple made in heaven.

Of course I'll fulfill this request.

Yuan Tai Shi

Here

When is a good day?

Your Majesty, I've already calculated

there'll be a fortunate aura in 3 days.

It's a day that's rarely seen in 100 years.

If Da Si Kong marries on that day,

not only will the organization be peaceful, but the nation will also be prosperous.

The wedding ceremony will be in 3 days.

Thank you Your Majesty.

The Chancellor arrives!

Very pretty. You look like a bride.

The other day, your behavior at the garden was very good.

Your aunt's impression wasn't wrong.

Do you remember your mission?

Monitor Yuwen Yong. Don't be exposed.

Find the Soul Bead.

Having the Soul Bead, the world is peaceful.

Having the Sword of War, the dynasty is stable for centuries.

You can become the Emperor if you have the Soul Bead.

You only need the Sword of War to protect your dynasty forever.

2 unique magical treasures second to none.

How many people dreamt to have those 2 treasures.

Those 2 treasures have caused how many deaths.

It's not easy to acquire the Soul Bead and War Sword.

Don't act impulsively.

First thing is to be a good concubine for Yuwen Yong.

hold Yuwen Yong's heart tightly

I'll handle the rest.

Yes

Fourth Brother, what are you doing now?

Waiting for me to return?

Xiao Lian

What's wrong?

Open your mouth and let me see, Xiao Lian.

Xiao Lian

Only you can make this happen.

Are you saying

I'm a crazy woman from the horse's stable?

Then I'm going to learn well from now on

to become an excellent princess whom you won't be ashamed of.

You are Princess of LanLing King in my heart.

Fourth Brother, this is my most important object.

I'm giving this to you.

Xiao Lian, why?

Fourth Brother, You know

I'm the only descendant of Duan Mu sect.

I have to get the Soul Bead for the Duan Mu Sect.

I have to accomplish this mission.

Xiao Lian, this isn't something a lady should be burdened with.

I'll take care of everything.

Promise me. Don't put yourself in danger. /Fourth Brother

I've already said

that I have to be a lady who can intelligently stand by your side.

Therefore, I'm determined not to give up.

Xiao Lian, it really doesn't have to be that way.

The situation now is wonderful.

I only wish

you become a happy, simple lady.

You and I together forever.

Riding horses on the green fields.

That is sufficient.

I also wish to be by your side forever.

Riding horses on the endless fields.

That's why, Fourth Brother,

you must wait for me.

I don't want to marry Yuwen Yong.

I don't want to live a life like that.

I only wish to be by your side.

Master, it's midday, why

Master, master

Master, what are you doing?

You don't need to worry about me.

Doing your task well is fine.

Remember. After the wedding ceremony,

try to lure Yuwen Yong back to the wedding room.

You must keep him there until midnight.

Master, I don't understand why I must keep him there until midnight.

Yuwen Hu is only a chess person.

Right now, we're using him to get you into Da Si Kong mansion.

Afterwards, he's beyond us.

Don't you want to act quickly to get the Soul Bead and return to Qi state?

Of course I want to return to Qi state.

Master, I only need to stall until midnight?

I only need you to keep Yuwen Yong in the wedding room.

I'll have others search Da Si Kong mansion.

We must find the Soul Bead.

But Yuwen Yong is cunning.

I have a way.

In short, remember carefully

to keep Yuwen Yong in the wedding room.

Past midnight, regard it as you've accomplished your task.

Only when we get the Soul Bead,

help Gao Changgong win the empire,

can you become Princess of LanLing.

Yes, I'll definitely succeed.

Yuwen Yong isn't a simple person.

Looking at his eyes shows he's cunning.

I better figure out a way to protect myself.

Congratulations, congratulations

Thank you, thank you

His Majesty arrives!

Greetings, Your Majesty!

Long live Your Majesty! Long live Prime Minister!

Everyone rise.

Thank you Your Majesty.

Chancellor, Sao Madam

Not bad. You look like a groom.

Thank you Your Majesty

Fourth Brother, today is your wedding day.

It's a major event.

Don't forget the royal family tradition to have many sons.

Chancellor is mocking.

This isn't the court. We're related.

It's only proper we reference each other as brothers.

You're correct.

We're family. No need to be formal.

Yes

Greetings Your Majesty, Chancellor, My Lord.

The bridal carriage is at the front door.

Normally, Fourth brother is usually intelligent.

Why are you so silly today?

Why aren't you greeting the bridal carriage?

Yes

Your Majesty

Elder Brother

Miss, please exit the carriage.

Miss, Da Si Kong came to greet you.

Please exit the carriage.

It's good you're happy. I like seeing you smile.

I don't want to see you cry.

Let's begin

First bow to the King.

Second bow to the parents.

Third bow to each other.

Go to the wedding room.

Reporting to Madam, most of the guests are drinking wine in the hall.

Based on what I saw, it's according to your prediction.

This is a good opportunity to attack.

Keep this carefully by your side.

The Soul Bead interacting with this blood will activate.

At midnight, enter Da Si Kong mansion.

Follow what I've arranged.

Only act when it's midnight.

Remember. You must act in 1 hour.

Get the Soul Bead for me.

Yes

Remember. Don't lose the bottle of blood you're carrying.

Slowly Lord. Be careful not to fall.

Slowly

Lord

I'm leaving

My wife, I'm here.

My wife, why are you suddenly coughing when you see me?

My wife, has anyone said you're as pretty as a fairy?

Well?

This is the wedding room I prepared for you.

Are you satisfied?

I really like this mist.

My wife, you smell very nice.

I have a fragrance too.

It's obvious I blew out the drowsy mist.

Why isn't he asleep?

Could this product be an antidote for drowsiness?

My wife, don't be shy anymore.

You're very sneaky.

Don't come over here anymore.

My wife really understands my taste.

Want to drink wine?

OK. I'll drink with you.

You...what are you doing?!

Untie me!

My wife, why did you tie yourself up like that?

Untie me!

My wife, you smell very nice.

Move! Move!

Come here. Let's mate first.

My wife, what's this?

You underestimated me.

If you're wed into Da Shi Kong mansion,

You can come, but you can't leave!

It's almost time. What's the situation?

Can't appear yet.

We've searched most areas, except 1.

Wedding room

Right, wedding room. Let's go!

Give it back!

Qing Suo, you're very bold.

On our wedding day, you carry a handkerchief given by another lover.

Give it back!

If you're willing to tell me

why you risk your life to enter Da Si Kong mansion,

I'll return your handkerchief.

If not, I'll tell everyone tomorrow

you weren't chaste!

Let's see how they condemn you!

Everyone said Da Si Kong is generous

and very understanding of women.

Why don't you guess

why I want to be wed into Da Si Kong mansion?

So....now you know you're being investigated.

You know how to plea nicely?

You steal other people's things.

I have to see

what's it's like to tame a lame horse like you.

Look. How about that?

No matter how strong the horse is.

It has to submit to me.

You...what are you doing?

Horse can lose steam. Release me!

Release me!...Sometimes I lose

You should obediently sleep with me.

Release me!

What do you want to do?!

Capture them alive!

Lord, they're dead.

Immediately inform the Chancellor Da Si Kong mansion was attacked.

Yes

What? The enemies have already attacked that quickly?

Did Da Si Kong mansion lose anything?

I heard it hasn't lost anything

Who could be that malicious to attack

in the middle of the night on Qing Suo's wedding night?

Could it be...

Quickly block the gate. Capture the leader of the enemies.

Don't dismiss any suspicious people.

Yes

The Chancellor ordered to close the gate!

My Lord

Speak

We've searched all over.

Can't find anyone suspicious.

I've checked all the dead bodies.

The fabric of their clothes is ordinary.

Their weapons are also the ones commonly made by the blacksmiths.

There's no items that's peculiar.

Based on their age and condition, we can assume

they're very well trained assassins.

I've carefully investigated these assassins.

Maybe we can guess

they didn't leave the option to live.

How can there be such assassins?

Not leaving the option to save your own life?

Can they be the King's men,

wanting to harm you but failed?

Lord, we can't be off-guard

But harming Lord

is undoubtedly to weaken lord's power.

Goong wasn't stable the day the King was crowned.

Plus the lesson the last Emperor taught Min Emperor.

Maybe he won't risk taking actions.

Can it be the people from Qi?

Qi

Qi and Zhou are constantly fighting.

The battlefield is still intense. It's definitely out of their reach.

We should talk about the hidden people

in Chang An who haven't been exposed.

Hard to have an opportune day.

Overall, there's no clue.

We don't know who the leader of the plot is.

It's not clear.

We've never had a case this difficult.

Open the city gate.

Tell all those sent outside to return.

Lord, we're not investigating anymore?

It seems someone else is more impatient than us. Go.

You've overheard everything?

As soon as your obedient niece arrived at Da Si Kong mansion,

it immediately has assassins.

It's absolutely not caused by Qing Suo.

You're my husband so I'll be frank.

A few years ago, you tried to attain power

and harmed many people.

This time looks like

the vengeance of some bold people attacking in the dark to harm you

or it could be like Yin Bao said, it's the King.

Did Qing Suo do it or not?

Only she knows clearly.

You're implying...

Bring her here for me.

I want to know the truth.

Speak. What have you heard?

I followed Yin Bao and Yin Hu

Indeed as we guessed,

Prime Minister took those bodies and hid them.

Ordered Yin Hu and Yin Bao to investigate the schemes of these assassins and find the leader.

Afterwards, Yin Hu and Yin Bao returned to the Chancellor mansion.

They couldn't find any clues.

The assassins weren't sent by the Chancellor

Your Majesty guessed beforehand?

It's not guessing

but I know the Chancellor of Zhou, my elder brother.

When the Chancellor performs a task, no one can complain.

I also think it's strange.

Who sent these assassins?

Why didn't they leave any clues?

The Chancellorr's Yin Hu

has an interrogation method everyone knows about.

Maybe he's acting.

Otherwise, the quick actions of these assassins

and their meticulous plans show they aren't ordinary people.

What about other areas?

The 4 gates are closed. The Chancellor's troops have searched everywhere all day.

They can't find anyone suspicious or any suspicious plots.

That's strange.

These assassins didn't plan to kill.

They didn't retreat.

Sometimes appear, sometimes disappear.

Only leaving some useless bodies.

Da Si Kong is normally weak.

He doesn't have any enemies who would insist on taking his life.

Can those assassins have other intentions?

You want to say this incident has to do with the Soul Bead?

Having the Soul Bead, the world is peaceful.

Having the Sword of War, the dynasty is stable for centuries.

Who doesn't want the Soul Bead?

But I feel

the appearance of the assassins are too coincidental.

You mean...

I suspect Qing Suo has the capability to collude with the assassins.

My Lord, this is what I found on the assassins' bodies.

I think this incident is related to

the concubine just entering our house and the assassins appearing.

These assassins don't want to kill.

What do they really want to do?

It's blood.

It's blood, human blood.

Do others know about this?

Before the Chancellor's men and the King's men arrived, I've removed all these objects.

Maybe no one else knows. Also,

if the concubine colluded with the assassins to kill Lord,

why not directly ambush the wedding chamber?

This is difficult to explain.

It's not definite what you see is the truth.

Yes, though the concubine belongs to the Chancellor's group.

Are there any other plots?

Others are the same as the Chancellor's guess.

These assassins hid very well.

We can't figure out the leader of the plot.

We can't even figure out where these assassins came from.

Seems like the assassins have secret origins.

Qing Suo really isn't simple.

My Lord, do you want me to go to the Chancellor?

Wait for Qing Suo to wake up.

Everything will be clear.

Yes

Don't let anyone know about this incident.

Also, act like before.

Take people to investigate.

Report any findings immediately.

Yes

Qing Suo, what's really your origin?

Why do you want the Soul Bead?

I only need to catch you

to find out who's the person pulling the strings.

Who's eyeing the Soul Bead?

Zhou - Qi border

Should we rob here?

nonsense

The salary has already been cut by the Chancellor.

If we don't figure out another way, what are we going to eat?

This is the Qi location.

Go

How come there's no one?

Over there!

Lan Ling King, Gao ChangGong

Everyone don't be afraid. He's by himself.

Kill them! Kill them!

Who told them to steal our stuff?

Please spare us LanLing King

We didn't want to die of starvation.

Please spare us LanLing King

Remember carefully. This is our Qi state.

It's LanLing Wang's country.

It's not a place for you to create trouble.

Qi commander

Here

I entrust these prisoners for you to handle.

Understood

Take them away!

Yes. Get up! Go!

Get up!

Thank you Your Highness. Your Highness has saved us.

Thank you Highness.

Quickly stand up.

Thank you Highness.

It's late. Everyone return to your home and rest.

Thank you Your Highness.

Gaochong Gong, you're the prince.

Why did you go ahead by yourself when you heard the news?

I felt a bit daring.

Report

Highness, I have an announcement.

Good, there's an opportunity.

What is it?

A group of mysterious assassins appeared in Da Si Kong mansion in Zhou.

Right now the people are panicking. The soldiers are feeling insecure.

This is a good opportunity to attack.

Immediately take the troops to the border.

Kill them before they can react.

Tell me

Talk?

If you don't know where to start,

I can remind you.

Who ordered you and the assassins to come?

assassins

or your clan

What clan?

Answer me

My head hurts very much

Quit pretending with me

You dare to wed into here, but not brave enough to admit

Who are you?

What do you want to do to me?

You're still pretending you don't know me?!

I know you can only dance.

Turns out you also know how to act.

You...let me go

I'll release you if you confess.

Who sent you?

Why wed into here? What's the motive?

Speak!

Let me go!

Want to leave? It's not that easy.

Pretending not to know me but remembering how to kick others.

Who can believe your lies?

Save me! He's killing me! Let me go!

Hollering to save you while in my place.

If I issue a command, who will save you?

Who are you?

A bad person!

It's best you're honest with me.

If not, don't blame me for disrespecting you.

It hurts. Let me go.

Speak!

You

Still using this horse taming move.

I'll help expand your horizon to witness my horse taming skills.

Let me go!

I honestly don't know what you're talking about.

Let me go! Let me go!

My Lord

Capture her!

Lord

Miss

Let me go! Let me go!

Let her go.

You only need to answer my question.

Then I'll release you.

I don't remember.

I honestly don't remember anything.

Let me go.

You don't remember anything?

What about this?

You're a bunch of bad people

Let me go!

Let me go.

Let me go. Let me go.

What's going on?

Who was that person a moment ago?

Why was that person brutal towards me?

Me...who am I?

Why am I here?

My head hurts very much.

Looks like can't remember anything.

Madam Sao

I heard Qing Suo is awake.

Yes

Thank Heavens

Fourth Brother, take me to see her.

Madam Sao

Qing Suo

Qing Suo, are you alright?

You are...

Silly child. Just wed into Da Si Kong

and you've forgotten who I am already?

Madam Sao, it's my fault.

I didn't take care of Qing Suo well.

Fourth Brother, what's the problem?

Let me explain.

Qing Suo lost her memory after she was hit by the bed pole.

She doesn't remember who she is or others.

I thought your visit might help refresh her memory

but it's not successful.

Amnesia?

Qing Suo, look at me carefully.

I'm your aunt.

Think

How did aunt bring you to Chang An?

I

You met the King. Came to the palace.

I don't remember any of this.

What should we do?

Quickly bring the best doctor in Zhou here.

Sao Madam, the best royal doctor has already been here.

What did the doctor say?

The doctor said there's no medicine for this illness.

We can reduce her fear and care for her well

to let her mind gradually recuperate.

He couldn't say how long it'll take.

A few days if it's fast. A few years if it's slow.

Some people never recuperate.

No. I can't let Qing Suo be like this.

She just married you.

This should be a happy occasion. Qing Suo,

follow me home.

I'll definitely cure your illness.

Madam Sao, I swear I'll try my best to help Qing Suo get better.

Qing Suo, do you want to stay here or leave with me?

I

Qing Suo

I'm not very close with you.

Don't call me that intimately.

I want to leave with you.

Miss Yan

Lord

Greetings Madam. Greetings Dai Si Kong.

Lord, Miss Yan, she

Da Si Kong, don't blame him

I wanted to surprise her.

That's why I charged in without permission.

Sister, on the wedding day,

If you can't keep a little honor for your husband, Da Si Kong

can you be the Qing Suo that I know?

Yan Wan, why are you here?

I came back to Chang An with my father to update the King with military news.

During the journey, we heard about the incident at Da Si Kong mansion.

That's why I came here to see Qing Suo.

It's good you came. Do you think Qing Suo should return with me?

One person is a royal.

The other is from a famous family.

Eventhough there's a little problem,

returning to your parent's home on the 2nd day after the wedding,

those who don't understand the situation might spread rumors?

Madam, you're all royal members from the marriage.

If you're impatient, Da Si Kong will have a reputation of being cold to Qing Suo.

You're right

but I only have 1 niece.

I can't let her...

Madam, 2 months ago

when you first brought Qing Suo to Chang An,

I was visiting the Chancellor.

I fortunately met Qing Suo.

She's intelligent and quick-witted.

At that moment, I regarded her as a sister.

If Madam doesn't have any objections,

I promise to stay by Qing Suo.

Eventhough I don't know anything about medicine,

I can stay by her side to talk with her.

Maybe she'll recover her memory.

Sister, am I right?

Housekeeper Chu, bring the doctor

yes

Lord, you've found a clue.

In the summer, everywhere is humid

It's not uncommon to see fireflies everywhere.

Look. Do you think this flower is from Zhou?

This flower is strange.

Qi, that's right.

I've seen this flower in Qi.

The people there call this flower, Jie You.

Can Lady really be...

When I was younger, I was a hostage in Qi so I've seen Jie You.

It looks like this flower.

But the color is different.

The number of petals is also different.

Jie You flower has 6 petals.

But this flower has 8 petals.

Normally, Xiu Niang is creative in embroidering

but she can't make up this kind of color

Lord, you must be careful.

Da Si Kong, I finally escorted the Chancellor's Madam home.

Miss Yan

A Yong, you're distant.

We've known each other since little.

Greetings like this make us sound like we're strangers.

You can call me Wan Er.

Wan Er

That's right.

Are you still worried about Qing Suo?

Qing Suo just wed into the mansion and turned into that condition.

Not only do I feel at fault, it's difficult to speak around the Chancellor.

Qing Suo has good fate and luck.

She also has your care.

Even if her illness is serious, she'll recuperate soon.

As long as you're happy, it doesn't matter how I am.

It's a shame in your heart, I'm just a small speck of dust.

Even when you got married, You didn't invite me to the wedding.

Yu Zhou is far away.

I was worried your journey will be difficult.

How can that be?

Being with you and Qing Suo, I don't mind if it's difficult and miserable.

Really?

Really

Then it's the right time I have a situation

I need your help with.

Just say it. Even if I die, I wouldn't decline