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Song lyrics translated by Musicindividual

Song title: Silk Web - by Li Yu Chun

♫ You are the silk of a web, ♫

♫ yet you willingly carry heavy beams. ♫

♫ Intertwined with one another, ♫

♫ from daybreak until twilight. ♫

♫ Sometimes meeting and parting, ♫

♫ life and death, wither with honor. ♫

♫ Exchange and give love. ♫

♫ Let the heart return to its resting place. ♫

♫ Your path follows behind his loneliness. ♫

♫ Meander upwards and there happiness will be. ♫

♫ Worry not over who leans on whom. ♫

♫ Once it begins, it will not end. ♫

♫ The song in the clouds accompanies him on the journey. ♫

♫ Declare all of your love. ♫

♫ You are willing to experience all of the bitterness, ♫

♫ Live the rest of your life with him to the ends of the world. ♫

♫ Live the rest of your life with him to the ends of the world. ♫

Love YunGe From the Desert

Episode 9

You are so beautiful today.

You frightened me.

Mr. Meng, this is...

This is my stepsister, YunGe.

Spoken by others as Mr Zhu, the Elegant Chef.

You are the person...

-You are the two ladies who dropped the jade at the end of the bridge, right?-Yes.

The princess has arrived.

Your Highness's presence here brings much pleasure to a commoner like me.

I ask Your Highness's pardon for the late greeting as I was without knowledge of your attendance.

You are too busy with administration. How can I dare to bother you?

Oh, this is Mr. Zhu, the Elegant Chef known across all of Chang’an.

Mr. Zhu,

Come, pay your respects to the princess.

Your Highness.

I’ve known of the Elegant Chef for some time, just that by the name of Mr. Zhu,

I've always thought...

Why tell others you are called Mr. Zhu when you are obviously female?

Ministers always discriminate against women.

I think she didn't have a choice, so she did this.

I had your food once before. The palace chefs could not make it at all.

It as more interesting too.

Coincidentally, I need to provide hospitality for an important person.

Once the date is set, please come and show off your skills.

YunGe.

Answer.

If you do not mind, I will take up your offer.

Next month is Your Highness's birthday banquet,

I would like to attend and give my wishes for your good health,

I hope Your Highness will give me the opportunity.

Minister of War, you are so caring. How can I say no? Then I will have to trouble you.

Thank you, Your Highness.

Princess, please come inside to admire everything.

We're back.

You're so focussed.

Look what we've brought back for you.

-Here. -I'm actually feeling hungry right now.

So, I'll eat first.

Speaking of YunGe's dishes, they are so good, can't be found anywhere else in Chang'an.

Even delicious by aroma.

Of course! Today, even the eldest princess asked Yun Ge to go cook for her!

It looks like Brother Meng really is pretty amazing.

On the way back, I heard everyone discussing

how there would be people with power and influence gathering at Tang Tang Store today.

Yun Ge, is that right?

Sister Xu, Big Brother Bingyi,

I'm a bit tired. I'll go back first.

Be careful on your way back!

It must be that Brother Meng only took care of those guests today

and made Yun Ge lonely.

Once a man has his business,

he will only focus on maintaining the big picture. He will end up making the woman next to him lonely.

If he really can't resist fame and fortune, then it's really...

I know you are someone with ambitions.

But you won't pursue an overly ambitious goal. (idiom)

This kind of you makes me have a peace of mind.

Meng Jue...

Father, today

what did you think of Sir Meng?

Meng Jue...

Besides having a handsome appearance, he also has an abundance of wealth and power.

Even the eldest princess came to the party today.

It proves the breadth of his friendships.

Really a youth to be regarded with respect. (idiom)

Daughter,

your daddy might say that, but based on our position today,

only a man that has royal blood or at least a high official position can be of a good match with you.

Mother, it'll be very easy for someone like Sir Meng to be an official.

Also, I feel that he is very ambitious. If he enters the world of the officials...

He will definitely rise to the top!

Mother, I trust my eyes.

We don't need to rush about this. Give Chengjun a bit more time.

Let her observe well.

Yes, Father.

My Lord.

The eldest princess's birthday will be here soon.

We should think about what to give her.

Father, Mother.

I have my plans about this. You two leave first.

I have something important to discuss with these two.

Yes.

Goodbye, Mother.

You two, listen well.

Beautiful!

As the big brother, I will drink to you! I wish you good business and fame throughout the city.

I also wish that your plan works and you get really rich.

Come, cheers!

I'm going to temporarily give you this and Falling Stars Gang all in your hands.

You must take good care of Yun Ge.

I heard from Hongyi, that your Tang Tang Store today was considered an exceptionally grand occasion and thriving in business.

Even the eldest princess came today!

Looks like you're becoming ever the more amazing!

All the people you wanted to come came.

It was missing the current Emperor only and nothing more.

What is it? Aren't things going the way we planned?

-Looks like you don't look very happy.-Did you instruct Hong Yi

to go kill Sir Auho?

It was only a small matter,

nothing worth mentioning.

I hope that you won't interfere with m y matters anymore.

I have my plans.

Okay. Let's not talk about this.

Let's talk about your plan to get all the fame and beauties in the city, okay?

Yun Ge, Huo Chengjun. These two beauties have their own uniqueness.

They could both be of help to you.

First, you used Yun Ge to achieve your second father's fortune.

Now, you can be together with Huo Chengjun.

This way, you can get Huo Guang's power.

From now on in Chang An city, you can be just like a crab!

Walk sideways and carry out matters in the open.

You're getting closer to your dream!

It seems like you're a bit troubled by love.

Should I be of some help to you?

If you dare to touch a hair on Yun Ge's head,

don't blame me for not caring about our sworn affection.

You're angry? I won't touch her.

Come, drink! I won't touch her.

Drink, drink!

I was wondering who it was. So it was Big Boss Meng, the current most famous person in Chang'an City.

What is it?

Why have I troubled you to come to my little house today?

The opening day of Tang Tang Store,

I was really too busy.

I didn't have a way to come be with you.

I'm not a princess or a rich family's daughter.

How can I bother you to accompany me?

You're jealous?

I'm angry that you forget your loyalty in the face of benefits,

and get muddled by beauty!

When did I do that?

Aren't you the one that possess the most beauty?

You-!

Okay.

How has work been lately?

Have you thought of all the dishes for the princess's birthday?

I did think of some dishes.

But...I have no guarantee.

Can you help me try my food?

-This...-You have no faith in my food?

Then I have no faith in the birthday party either! I'll just wait for the princess to punish me.

How could I?

Okay then.

I'll test them for you.

You sent yourself up to me!

Don't blame me!

You're famous, huh?

Then I'll put some more salt and see how you take that!

I'll put some chili, and spice you to death!

You say that I'm your adoptive sister and I'm jealous?

I'll make it so sour you cannot even talk!

Do you feel like anything is wrong?

This dish combination of ingredients is very suitable. Very fragrant and delicious!

This sweet and sour pork is tender and tasteful.

This mouth-watering chicken is even more unique! Just as its name implies,

Just as its name implies, it makes you drool.

Is that what it means?

Your name is good. You really live up to your name.

I can entirely feel your power in these dishes. There is something new about them too.

I believe it'll be okay to give it to the princess.

You have to believe in yourself.

Get some rest early tonight.

I'll leave first.

Could it be that he only said that because he wanted to comfort me?

That Rock Meng, he really knows how to act!

Your Majesty, this is a very popular song in Chang'an right now.

Her instrument is called a Pi Pa. A song girl from the outer plains brought it here.

It is the Queen consort of Qiu Ci's favourite instrument.

She collect songs among the people so extensively

that everyone in Qiu Ci is proud of being able to play it.

-Bring the wine here.-Yes.

The chef made this wine especially for today.

Based on your good fortune, everyone can drink of this wonderful wine today.

Your Majesty, please give it a try.

This red bayberry wine is sour, but not tarty,

sweet, but not too much.

When you drink it, it even has a pure and fruitful taste.

Red bayberry grows in a lukewarm area in the south.

There is not a lot in Chang'an.

When talking about the brewing technique,

even the government's professionals can't be as good.

It's definitely an excellent wine.

I heard from Mr. Zhu before, that this wine has the ability to cleanse frustration and anger;

eliminate fever, detoxify, strengthen your health and appetite.

I didn't believe it before.

Your Majesty.

Your Majesty,

red bayberry root can be put into medicine.

Sir Zhu was not wrong.

Your Majesty,

this is the famous Sir Meng in Chang'an City right now.

His business can be found everywhere, even in the outer plains.

Besides being amazing in the business sector,

he is very well versed in medicine as well.

Your Majesty, you are always so busy. Today on my birthday, I invited all the best people in the city to come

to enjoy the beautiful food and relax with you.

I hope that you don't blame me for making the decision.

Elder Sister, you don't need to worry so much.

To have Your Highness's favor, I am forever grateful.

Your Majesty,

if I may be daring,

I have something to ask.

Go ahead.

Benevolent emperor doesn't take advangtages of his people.

The court's control over wine brewing forced its people to give up this livelihood,

and also prevented a great technique,

and great wine

from sharing with the world.

Do you think it is a good policy?

I think, when people's living quality is improved,

the government's tax will increase

and the country will be prosperous subsequently.

I hope, Your Majesty, can be more considerate of your people.

The control over wine brewing was established by the last emperor.

It has been implemented for a long time,so it's pros and cons are pretty obvious.

Since I became the emperor, I have been trying my best to solve the hardship life of the common people.

What you say is what is in my heart.

But this is a matter of the court. I must discuss it with all the officials

before I can make a decision.

Your Majesty, you are intelligent.

Sir Meng, you are daring and smart.

If you become a court official, it would definitely be the fortune of the great Han.

I feel lucky for Your Majesty not punish me for talking about policy.

How can I dare to aim so high?

If one day I can work for the good of my dynasty,

I will definitely do my very best.

This is too wonderful!

Your Majesty has an eye for talented people.

Come, let us have some wine to congratulate His Majesty!

Serve it like this.

If you won't do it like I said, then I won't do it.

Okay.

Yun-Ge, why did you make each dish to be such a mystery?

Who can guess what they are?

I think that it's more fun this way.

Whatever you wish.

Brother Ling, do you know

that in so many years, no one could move my heart yearning for you.

I could only put it all into the food.

Every dish I make is for you.

I looked forward to reuniting with you.

But now...you will never know.

What? There's a riddle for each dish?

The next dish will only be served when I guess right?

Yes. The chef asks that everyone guesses together.

How dare she!

Please forgive Sir Zhu for forgetting his status.

Previously I heard that his dishes had something new to them.

That's why I asked him to come.

I was afraid that he'd be too nervous,

so I didn't tell him that the guest is the emperor today.

I didn't think that she'd ignore rules so much!

If you do not like it, then I will ask them todrag him here to be punished right now.

No. There are many tastes within a dish's ingredients.

If we eat this one and then another one, the final experience will naturally be different.

This chef really uses his heart. Let's not waste his good intentions.

Okay. I will accept his question and guess.

You keep leaving, until we are miles apart.

Please try the first dish.

Feel for fluttering green leaves,

hate saying good bye year after year.

This plate that Mr. Zhu used for this dish

hides the meaning of "Willow farewell".

The dish, on the other hand, meaning farewell tears.

The hidden meaning inside is a gift of parting.

-How did it go?-He guessed correctly.

This is too great! I was afraid that he couldn't guess right!

That way, we wouldn't be able to earn the second dish's money!

But since he guessed right, let's serve the second dish! How about it?

For this noble guest to be able to answer my first dish correctly; the meaning of a gift of parting,

I think he must be a person who values affection.

He deserves to eat my second dish.

Come, let's hurry!

Million miles apart, we are on the opposite side of the world. Please try the second dish.

The top layer of the floating stars

looks like it's carved from a pumpkin.

But when eaten, it's totally does not taste like pumpkin. Has a taste of acerbity.

Combine with the bitterness, it becomes bitter and astringent.

Life is just like sheng and shan (two stars that never appear in the same sky);

and how west and east never meets.

The bitterness of life is just like this.

The name of this dish should be sheng and shan.(two stars that never appear in the same sky)

What?! The noble guest was able to guess the dish to be sheng and shan?!

-Then he's pretty amazing!-Of course.

What does he look like? Male or female? I have to go see him.

You cannot, you cannot go see him just like that!

-Why?-Yun Ge, we have to serve the third dish soon.

If we don't hurry and serve it, we'll lose propriety.

Okay. If he can guess the third dish, then I must really go meet him!

It's been a long time since the seperation. Lossing weight because of missing you.

It is quite difficult to guess the third dish.

Little brother, are you okay?

Why would I never get over?

That green dress in my memory.

Your Majesty.

The bitterness of the orchid heart,

is like the pain of separating from someone.

The lily bulb slices do not break.

That is like even if people are separated,

but the yearning, cannot be ended.

This dish's name,

should be "yearning".

No matter if I'm right or wrong, I hope I can eat the chef's next dish.

Yun Ge, what's wrong?

I'm just thinking if that important guest will be able to guess my riddle.

I couldn't even remember your riddle after trying multiple times!

Much less someone guessing.

I think it's good enough that we made two dish's worth of money.

We won't need to do the fourth dish!

He got it right, he got it right! It's "Yearning".

Really? What else did that important guest say?

Let me think...

I think he said...the bitterness of the orchid heart...

the lily bulb slices do not break...

Something about people may be separated...

That's right! Yearning cannot be ended!

It seems like this noble guest is really my soul mate.

Where are you going?

Where are you going?

Didn't I say that if he could guess the third dish,

then I had to go meet him?

I'll send the next two dishes myself.

Miss Yun, you cannot easily see the guest.

How about just letting me do it?

I'll do it myself.

What's wrong?

My leg is suddenly sore and in pain.

I don't know what I was hit by.

We cannot let the guest wait for long.

How about you give me the riddle and I'll pose it for you?

Go prepare the next dish.

Your leg will be okay after being sore for a bit.

Be good and stay in the kitchen.

How unlucky!

Big Sister, the chef you invited is indeed out of the ordinary.

It's seldom that your majesty's mood is relaxed and appetite has increased.

How about we ask him to come into the palace?

I have embarrassed myself.

Please punish me.

You do not need to panic. Get up.

Thank you for your grace.

Princess, you cannot forget the Huo family's wishes.

Since you have come, I also have dancers and singers to perform.

Come, present the dance and music!

There's no need.

I heard that Your Majesty has always liked music.

I am not very good, but I ask to play a song for Your Majesty,

to appreciate your kindness not punishing me.

It's Rock Meng's zither sound.

This flute sound.

Why does this flute sound so familiar?

Yun Ge!

-Yun Ge!-Stop right there.

This is the royal family's villa, not a regular place. You cannot go about as you please.

The princess asked her to come!

I came to pass the princess's message.

You are to stay in your place and cannot leave the kitchen even half a step.

Do you hear me?

The last time I heard you play the flute was in childhood.

Could it be that Sir Meng's zither made you interested?

This is the chef's merit.

The chef's food made me think of...

Your Majesty, consider me to be saying too much.

Since you like the chef's food so much,

how about you ask him to come into the palace in the interest of your royal health?

He can cook for you every day.

Just knowing his reputation is better than meeting him in person.

This elegant chef is someone that is well-educated and refined.

What they call the humane enjoy mountains, the wise enjoy water.

If he does come into the palace, I'm afraid he will be away from

the nimbus of mountains and water.

Give my orders. The chef is to be rewarded.

Strange, the money the guest rewarded

looks like the ones that sir gave that time at the Seven Mile Fragrance Restaurant.

It really does look alike.

Look. It really is the exact same.

-Perhaps it's the same person?-Maybe it really is!

We sure have fate!

-Let's go!-Let's go!

Sister, than you for your entertainment.

I am very satisfied with your arrangements today.

-I made so much money today!-I'm glad that Your Majesty is happy.

This is great!

That young man looks very familiar.

-What a coincidence!-Yun Ge!

Why didn't you tell me that you'd come today?

I still have things to do, so I'll leave first. You two take your time and talk.

I had to personally come see how you did.

Then did my food taste good?

Very good!

How was it good?

Very poetic, looks beautiful, tastes good.

Tastes good? How was it good?

Neither too salty nor too light. Tastes very special.

A little more will be too much, and a little less will be too little.

What? Did I say something wrong?

Nothing.

Just now, I heard a flute and zither playing a duet.

Who was the one playing the flute?

It was a very high ranking important guest.

Just person could guess my riddle and has the mood for such things.

He isn't like the guest I imagined.

Most of the guests the princess invited today

have to do with the royal family.

The royal family's matters is always more complicated than we think.

So if the princess asks you to cook again, avoid agreeing as much as possible.

Of course I know. I'm not as good at flattering the royal family as you are.

I only want to make food for family, friends, and the people I like.

That's the type of life I want.

Why are you looking at me like that?

Actually...every time you make food for me,

you seem pretty happy.

Then am I your family,

friend, or...

Sir Meng!

Miss Huo.

My daddy wants to invite you to be a guest at my home tomorrow afternoon.

What do you think?

I will definitely be on time.

You've come?

Pingjun, I'm glad I have you.

Look at what a mess my home is.

I really have to thank you.

Do you still have to thank me? Do you treat me as an outsider?

What is it?

I was so pitiful recently!

My mother has been wearing an anxious expression on her face lately. (idiom)

I know. It must be that she's low on money.

No!

Then why?

The neighbors are all saying my life is difficult and fated to cause trouble for my husband.

Now, no matchmaker dares to come ask for marriage.

My mother isn't happy and has a long face every day.

And then she scolds me! My ears have almost gone deaf from listening!

If you don't want to hear, can't you just plug your ears?

Bing Yi, Bing Yi!

I want to tell you that my mother really wants someone to marry me now!

If you ask for marriage now,

maybe she'll agree to it!

Where is my money pouch?

Here.

Did you hear what I said?

What did you say?

Currently, I need to go deliver the goods! Can't keep on talking.

Bing Yi!

Brother Meng, Brother Meng!

Brother Meng.

Miss Xu. Do you need me for something?

I...

I...

Brother Meng, let's talk over there.

Okay.

Brother Meng.

Miss Xu, you have always been a fast person.

You can just say what you need to.

Then I'll be straight with you!

I know you always like to help others.

So I want...

I want you to help me and Bing Yi's marriage!

But I'm not a matchmaker. I cannot deal with marriages.

You two can't talk it out yourselves?

Bing Yi does like me!

It's just that his heart is stubborn and he is not willing to propose to me.

So...

So I want to ask you to help me. Can you?

I'm begging you, I'm begging you!

Give me a reason to help you.

What?

You need a reason to help someone?

I am a businessman.

I never do things without benefits.

Benefits...?

Benefits...

Brother Meng, I am Yun Ge's adoptive sister.

If you want to gain her liking, then you would need to bribe this adoptive sister here.

At that time, I would be by her side to assist you. This matter will then be accomplished.

Look, how does this benefit look?

Miss Xu. I have finally seen just how

fun a person who really wants to marry their lover is.

But I'm sorry. I still cannot help you.

Why?

Don't rush first.

There is a person who can definitely help you.

Really? Who is it?

Zhang He, manager of Ye Ting.

You are close to him? You can have a chat with him?

Thank you, Brother Meng! Thank you!

What do you want to do?

What do you think I want to do?

I'm warning you. Don't flirt with Pingjun.

Xu Pingjun isn't married.

A graceful and fair maiden is a nobleman's good pair. (idiom)

But you do not dare to marry her.

If I wanted to harm you, you would be dead long ago.

I, Liu Bing-Yi, ability and skill is not up to par compared to others.

Do whatever you want to me!

Don't blame me for not warning you.

A woman's waiting has limits.

If the woman who loves you loses hope in you,

she might fall in love with someone else.

Dismiss.

I just regret

not insisting at the time to bring that chef into the palace.

Don't make decisions on my behalf.

Your Majesty. You should spend each day enjoying being emperor.

Why have you never thought for your own good?

Your Majesty, you own the whole world, yet you eat little.

You sleep little too. And then...

You don't even bother with women.

It's not like I don't have a woman I like.

It's just that nature is playing with people. (idiom)

I believe in heaven's fate.

I hope I can reunite with her while I'm alive.

I'm just afraid that she has long forgotten me.

Brother Ling.

I really want to forget you.

But when I heard that flute sound,

I thought of you.

My heart...

Bing Yi, you're at the age to get married and start a family.

Is there someone you have in mind?

Grandpa Zhou,

we'll be home soon. Come in and sit.

The atmosphere is quiet and it is quite clean.

-Who cleans for you?-The daughter of the Xu family comes over once in a while.

Xu Guang Han's little girl?

Though Xu Guang Han is not decent,

His daughter is a rare good woman.

She's willing to clean your room, so she's not a gold digger.

I came to find you today to help you be a matchmaker with her.

What do you think?

Grandpa Zhou, based on my current situation, whoever I marry,

wouldn't I be harming her?

Your marriage is not just for yourself.

You have to have descendants for your parents too.

When I think about the past...

so many people,

were all lost to protect your life.

It was all to leave behind you, the descendant.

To continue it on.

Okay, Grandpa Zhou.

Don't talk about the past anymore.

Things depend on what you do. If you miss a good lady,

will you be at peace?

The longer the night, the more dreams there will be.

Let me arrange your marriage, okay?

Don't blame me for not reminding you.

There is a limit to a woman's waiting.

Okay. Grandpa Zhou.

No matter what you say, I will agree to it.

♫ The sea of bitterness knows no borders. Turn around; there’s the shore. ♫

♫ I don’t dare to turn around, afraid that you will scatter and leave. ♫

♫ Tumbling in the mortal world, going around in circles. ♫

♫ In my eyes, I only have you, looking towards me. ♫

♫ Let me finish telling you about my love. ♫

♫ Let my heart call out loudly. ♫

♫ I will even entangle myself in six levels of reincarnation. ♫

♫ I will never let you feel lost all alone. ♫

♫ My love endures, too quickly. ♫♫ In a moment, I am beyond the clouds and the sky. ♫

♫ Don’t throw it away so easily. ♫

♫ Your love is what I depend upon, ♫♫ Without you, this world is pale ♫

♫ Even if it all turns into dust, ♫♫ at least I want to be with you through life and death.♫

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