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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. ♫

Episode 11

Episode 11

After the lords met at Gan Qian Gong, what do you think about the situation.

What do you think about the situation?

I sense there is a little bit of urgency. There is only one possibility.

They are waiting for the right opportunity, which is arriving.

Then when do you think this right opportunity will occur?

Next month is Princess Er Yee's birthday celebration.

From what I heard, all forces are ready and outside of Chang An.

Assemble towards Chang An.

I know that someone as sharp minded as the Minister of War would have already seen right through the current situation,

and made plans in secret.

I wouldn't have thought,

you would have such a deep understanding of political matters given your young age.

Among officials, farmers and workers, businessmen are the lowest class.

With your talents, how could you keep to developing only in the business factor.

Even a thousand mile running horse needs Bo Le's appreciation. (Even those most talented requires one to appreciate them.)

And this wild horse has already adapted to living in the wildness.

Should you put it behind fences,

it may become depressed and therefore lost its abilities.

A thousand mile horse looks for a worthy owner.

A worthy owner must has a heart that tolerates

in order for both to be compatible.

Yet, if the thousand mile horse's heart does not lean towards the owner,

then how can they complement, how can they be compatible?

Chengjun has been fairly unhappy these few days.

Should you understand the meaning of being compatible,

then you know what to do.

Advance horse.

How have you been?

Not bad, thank you for asking

I've been thinking about you.

So have I.

Lang Er, take a look a looking at this necklace.

Beautiful.

These were given to Chang Jun by the emperor.

Even though I did not give birth to you.

But you and Chang Jun's relationship has always been good.

So I want to give these to you .

Thank you mother.

You've married into the Shang Guan Family, how does your father-in-law Shang Guan Jie treat you?

I have the Huo family support, so everything goes smoothly.

Since you know that the Huo family supports you,

then I can be straightforward with my words.

This time, your father-in-law, Shangguan Jie was not invited to Ganquan Palace,

what was his reaction?

I only know to look after my son Jing'er,

and don't have much understanding of bigger matters.

But I did hear the rumours that younger sister is very close with a person called Meng Jue.

What is older sister talking about?

I heard that people who have someone in their heart tend to be distracted.

Usually noone is able to enter younger sister's eyes,

but you seem to long for Meng Jue.

Therefore, Meng Jue must be a giant among men.

Great, great, the scar has finally faded.

Thank you sister for all your care.

Meng Jue is to take all credit.

You should thank him.

I know, I know.

That's why I want to cook him a few dishes.

Yet, I really don't know his taste.

It seems that no matter what I cook for him, his reaction is all the same.

I can't read him.

Why is that?

Last time when I was angry,

I added lots of chili and vinegar. Even I choked on it.

But it didn't faze him at all, and he ate it happily.

So I thought, is he purposely playing a joke on me?

No, no, no. You've misunderstood him.

He is...he is what?

I can't tell you.

Even now, you are still defending him, right?

-You won't tell me, then I'll go ask him. - Don't.

If you ask him, he will become upset.

In truth, he can't taste anything that he eats.

When he was young, his tongue

did not know what is sour or spicy.

Do you mean, from youth, he has no sense of taste?

What are you boiling?

So bitter.

Who are you cooking this for?

So bitter, more or less, it should give you some sense of taste.

You cooked all this for me?

Of course.

Does it taste nice?

Is it not bitter?

Bitter? Why would it be?

Your culinary skills are unique in its good tastes.

Poor Rock Meng,

what bitterness did you live through in your past?

Actually, all these years, I have placed little value on food.

It doesn't matter if it is exotic delicacies or plain tea and staple grains,

so long as it can fill my stomach, then it is good.

In the future, don't spend so much thought on cooking for me.

Meng Jue, I need to speak with you.

I'll go.

Wait a moment.

Whatever Miss. Huo has to say, you can be straightforward.

There are no secrets between Yunge and I.

I...I didn't ask Miss. Yun to leave.

It's just...it's just that I wanted to ask Mr. Meng to come out,

I just want to say a few words.

Meng Jue, just follow Miss Huo outside to talk.

Alright.

I'll be back soon.

Miss, if you have words to say, please be straightforward.

Although you don't have an imperial status, you are brimming over with talent.

Like a treasured sword, precious jewels, sparkling with brilliance.

I know, as a man, you aspire to make your mark.

Your grand ideas,

being Huo Chengjun, I can help you every step along the way.

Miss Huo's terms,

if it were a business transaction, then the deal would be sealed.

This is not a business transaction.

Do you not understand that towards you, I...

I hope...

I hope you can once again stay by my side.

You are talented and beautiful,

I am not good enough for you.

Then why did you...why did you purposely get close to me?

I am a businessman.

Should it be beneficial for my business,

then I will get close to it.

Should my actions have caused you to misunderstand,

then I apologise.

I am sorry.

You didn't do anything wrong.

But I don't understand,

why are you purposely saying such.

Mr. Meng,

I hope that you can carefully think about it.

Once you have thought carefully, then come and tell me.

How dare you,

do you both not recognise who I am?

I am Princess Er Yee, move out of my way.

Princess, by the emperor's edict,

should you have not been summoned for, you can not enter the emperor's chambers.

Then go tell the emperor that I wish to see him.

Princess, by the emperor's edict,

he wishes to see nobody during this period of time.

It's not like I'm a nobody.

Yunge, quick, hide all these strange creations you have made for brother Meng,

the princess has arrived. Quick!

-Mr. Zhu. -Greetings Princess.

Mr. Zhu, are you able to make a dish that reminds one of sibling affections?

-Using dishes to remind one of sibling affections?-Those dishes you create with names,

I find that the emperor quite enjoys guessing the riddles.

The answers to the riddles must be about sibling love or love between brother and sister.

Once you are done, personally deliver them to the emperor's chambers.

Oh yeah, the emperors knows that the elegant chef is Mr. Zhu,

so remember to change into men's clothes.

Okay, leave it to me.

-But...-What? Is it a reward?

-I wasn't asking for money. I want to ask Your Highness a question.

I'll take and keep care of the money for you.

Lets not let down Your Highness's goodwill.

Thank you, Your Highness.

Say, what question?

Does Your Highness and the emperor have any unforgettable memories?

Memories?

Let me think.

Memories.

You help think too.

It's quite difficult to think of something.

I've thought of something!

The emperor and I once explored the lakes outside the palace walls.

-Yu An, find a person to frame this artwork.-Yes.

You, who are you?

What punishment do you deserver for destroying the emperor's painting?

I didn't do it on purpose.

You are not from inside the palace.

What nerve you have for entering Ganquan Palace without permission.

I am the elegant chef, brought in by Princess Er Yee.

I come by order of the princess to bring the emperor his meal.

You...are the elegant chef?

But it doesn't matter who you are at the moment, you've now

destroyed the emperor's painting. That's death.

I have learned how to paint and know how to frame art,

perhaps give me a chance?

Are you capable?

Let me have a look first.

-Your majesty, your art has been framed.-Good.

How come it's like this?

Your majesty, your majesty, I deserve the punishment of death, I have failed to fulfil my role.

What happened?

Your majesty, just before, when I walked out of your chambers with your artwork,

I coincidentally bumped into elegant chef,

who was carrying your meal by order of Princess Er Yee.

I was walking too fast and therefore fell over.

The dishes spilled all over the painting.

The elegant chef said she'll think of a way to fix it, but I didn't think that...

What is this?

Your majesty, it is water chestnut.

Water chestnut?

Bring it here.

-Is it tasty?-Yes, tasty.

Older sister, what are they eating so happily?

It is water chestnut.

Water chestnut. I've never had it before. I really want to try it.

You are the emperor, how can you eat food for commoners?

Born into the imperial family, it seems that I have everything,

but I don't have anything.

Older sister, I admire them so much.

To have family like such, how good that would be.

Your majesty, here.

It tastes good, thank you older sister.

Why thank me for. I am your older sister, we are family.

Yes, we are family. We will always be good siblings.

Here, let us have half each.

You are all dismissed.

Yes.

The emperor didn't pursue the matter further?

Yes, the emperor also ate the entire bowl of water chestnut.

Water chestnut. The elegant chef actually gave the emperor water chestnut to eat.

Yes, the elegant chef acts in bizarre ways.

I almost died following his orders.

So, what else did the emperor say?

He didn't say anything else.

No reward, no punishment.

Is that so.

Princess, the emperor has been agitated and in a poor state of mind recently.

The elegant chef's daring actions,

although the emperor has not pursued the matter further,

I ask the princess to send the elegant chef out of Ganquan Palace as quickly as possible,

in order to avoid future issues.

Yunge, I thought you were originally planning to cook dishes you are best at,

why did you suddenly change your mind and took water chestnuts?

It is because I saw the emperor's painting.

Although the painting was of a flourishing scenery,

but it is the exploration during his youth that was the key point.

This was evident that the emperor did not forget Princess Er Yee who he grew up with.

Therefore I thought he would definitely remember the food they ate together as a child.

Probably, after eating the water chestnut,

he will remember their sibling love.

What emperor would remember events from his youth?

But he might remember. Worth a try.

Might as well try.

Minister of War,

meeting this time at Ganquan Palace, we seem to be fond of similar matters.

Duke Yan is so capable, I'm able to become aquainted to Duke Yan,

indeed it's my good fortune.

Minister of War is sure modest. I always refuse to obey people.

But towards Minister of War, I'm sincerely convinced and ready to concede.

Duke Guangling has overpraised me.

Minister of War,

I feel that this time meeting up, it's been extremely agreeable.

I'm the same, I also refuse to obey people.

But towards Minister of War, I'm sincerely convinced and ready to concede.

But the one thing I most admire about you, Minister of War,

It' not...oh... what I most admire is the Minister of War's exceedingly beautiful daughter.

Sister Huo.

We'll meet again someday.

Goodbye.

Please.

Look, those Dukes treats your father with such respect.

Looks like we didn't come to Ganquan Palace in vein.

Actually, it's such a pity that your Meng Jue had to leave early.

But after when your wedding has been set.

We can have him be by your father's side;

to learn more of the royal court matters to assist your father in the future.

What's wrong?

Chengjun.

Meng Jue is indeed a talented man.

If he is half-hearted (idiom) and can't keep him for our use,

then in the future, he would definitely become a hindrance to your father.

You are a smart person, so you should know what you need to do.

Yes, mother.

Your Majesty, should we still keep this painting?

It seems like your majesty really like this painting.

This Elegant Chef is an interesting person.

In total I have eaten his dishes 3 times.

Each time, there's always something unexpected.

I suddenly wants to see him.

Go and summon him here.

- Your Majesty, this...- What is it?

In reply to your Majesty.

Princess brought the Elegant Chef here was to make dishes for you and to relieve your stress.

But the Elegant Chef offended your Majesty.

Princess already sent him back.

Currently, they should be on the road back to Chang An city.

What about the other Dukes?

They also should have left already.

Huo Guang sent them off, didn't he?

Yes, they talked with each other in a joyous manner.

Father, after so many years,

So many years and the Huo family is always opposing our family.

During the Ganquan Palace gathering , Huo Guang treats himself as the host.

The Huo family's position in the Emperor's mind far exceed ours.

And each of the Dukes also completely accepts Huo Guang.

I really can't swallow this anger.

An-Er, look, what is this?

This...

Duke Yan want's to on the surface appear to accept Huo Guang.

He's already secretly on good terms with our family.

Have contact.

He wants to join forces to deal with Huo Guang and eliminate him.

I extremely admire the way father plans strategies.

There are no small matter when it comes to court business.

Between the ministers, each try to cheat each other, kill or be killed.

Towards everything, you cannot speak your schemes and strategies.You must guard against being soft hearted.

There's something I have to remind you of.

It's Lian'er.

Lian-er is a good child, who understands how to show filial obedience and understands righteous cause.

But after all, she is Hug Guang's daughter.

It's hard to tell who's side she's on.

Even though your relationship (husband and wife) are harmonious. But this point...

you must take precaution against her.

I understand what you're saying.

- Jing'er.- Grandfather.

- Grandfather.- Don't run about.- Jing'er.

Come, come, let grandfather carry you.

- Grandfather. - Good child.

As what you've anticipated.

Many foreigners showed up in the city today.

-Continue to keep an eye on them.-Yes, sir.

This was secretly sent from Prince Yan.

Mister, he would like to meet up with you in private.

Prince Yan, take your time to drink.

Why is it you? Where's Meng Jue?

Lately, my master has been busy with many complicated affairs, so he could not accompany you.

Hope Prince Yan would forgive him.

This is a gift from my master.

Hope Prince Yan would kindly accept.

How dare he?

I am of equal status.

Meng Jue is just a civilian.

How he dares to neglet me? Go,

I order you to bring him to me immediately.

Your status is too noble

to meet a civilian, so I guess you know what my master is capable of.

Won't it be better if you treat him with politeness?

Alright, refusing a toast only to drink a forfeit. (idiom)

Guards, take her down.

You-

Thank you Big Sister Hon-Yi for sending us back.

Sister, are you not feeling well?

Perhaps I'm not used to the climate.

Rock Meng is here to escort us!

Look again, clearly. How is that Rock Meng?

You're just always thinking about him. That is Bing-Yi.

Bing-Yi!

Rock Meng, this time it really is you!

What do you mean it really is me?

You're always so mysterious.

Sometimes you're here and sometimes you disappear.

What's wrong? Did you miss me?

Who would miss you? You're not shy.

Alright. Let's go. Come somewhere with me.

There's also a large swing here!

When I was younger, my older brother made me a swing.

I didn't think you would do the same.

Didn't we already talk about this a few days ago?

The relationship between us isn't brother and sister.

Don't ever think of me as your brother again.

But who was it

who told other people I was your sister?

How come you can be so unreasonable?

This time, you can accept it right?

This is strange.

How come Chang'an has been so quiet recently?

In the next few days ago, don't come out.

Just stay at home.

How come you're always like my brother, managing this and managing that.

If you keep saying I'm like your brother, I'll-

I'll get going first.

Cheng Huang Miao

Last year everything goes your way,

This year you will be less lucky by comparison.

Burn incense and pray in front of the Gods,

or you'll regret when bad luck comes to you.

Miss, what is it that you want to ask?

I want to ask about my relationship fate.

No fame, no fortune.

Avoid conflicts, your relationship won't end up well.

Disease is hard to cure, the path is tough.

If you want to be lucky, pray for god.

If you draw this lot, everything will not be the way you hope for.

The marriage you're asking about, Miss...I'm afraid...

Is there a way to fix this?

Virtuous actions.

My sister has been throwing up and not feeling well these past few days.

Can you help and prescribe her some medicine?

She doesn't need medicine. She'll be fine after some rest.

She's already like this and you're saying she still doesn't need medicine?

If morning sickness is severe, I'll give her antiabortifacient.

Antiabortifacient?

Congratulations. You are pregnant.

Yunge, I have a child!

Be careful. Don't move too much.

Thank you. Let's go.

We must hurry up and go home to tell older brother the news.

He will definitely be very happy.

Let me think about what to cook for big sister to benefit your body's health!

What do you want to eat? I can make anything.

What do you guys want?

- Older brother Liu, be careful! - You guys leave first.

Let's go. It's alright.

Let go!

Let go of us.

Stop the cart.

What are you yelling about?

I'll kill you if you keep yelling.

Older brother. My tummy hurts. I need to go to the washroom.

Fine. You can go, but if you dare run.

I will kill her.

Are you done?

Come with me. Get on the other cart.

Let's go. Hurry up.

Sister

Older sister-in-law and Miss Yun don't have any enemies.

Why would they get kidnapped?

Big Brother, let's go report this to the officials!

We can't.

Let us

split up and look for them first.

I still have some matters to ask Brother Meng.

Big Brother matters are Ah-Qi matters, too.

Don't worry. Sister-in-law will be fine.

Pingjun, it's my fault.

Do you think

they come to you because of your status of prince's descendant?

Who are you actually?

What are you plotting here at Chang An city?!

Don't worry.

I will definitely save them.

It looks like they

purposely led us to the direction of losing the trail.

Mister!

Mister, this is Miss Yun's clothing.

Yiyue, get more people

to follow the path of the leaves.

Hongyi, notify Liu Bing-Yi.

Sister Xu, Sister Xu, quickly wake up.

Sister

Where are we?

Brothers, your food is burnt.

I can tell you guys have been working hard.

How about I cook for you?

I am the famous elegant chef in Chang'an.

If you don't feel assured, you can watch me cook.

It's not like we can escape.

Fine.

Brothers, enjoy.

Gentlemen, take your time to eat.

It's good.

Here, have another bowl.

Your complexion looks better now.

This porridge that the elegant chef's made, it can cure many sickness. (idiom)

I now have energy to run again.

This is what we're going to do next. I'll go out first. You, hide behind me.

Then when there's an opportunity, we slip away.

Let's go.

Hurry up.

Don't run. Stay still.

Don't come any closer. Don't come any closer.

Go away.

Don't come closer.

This powder is extreme poisonous. Within two hour, all of you will be blind.

Hurry up and wash it out.

Brothers, it's chili powder. Hurry and chase after her.

This won't do. I can't just leave Yunge.

Even if I can't save her, I will die with her.

Yunge

Go away.

Don't come.

You horrible girls! Let's see if you have anymore tricks!

Horrible girl! You killed our brother!

I'll teach you a lesson.

Yun Ge, you must not be in trouble!

-Sister Xu, it's me!-Yun Ge!

Let's go, hurry up and get up.

-What do we do, Yun Ge?-Sister Xu, climb up.

-I--- I don't dare to.- Hurry up! You can do it.

Believe in me! Hurry up a little.

Hurry up! Step on my shoulder, step on my shoulder!

-Hurry, Sister Xu, hurry!-Yun Ge!

Yun Ge, they are coming! Hurry up and get up here!

You go first. I'm going to go a different route.

Without you holding me back, I can definitely easily escape.

-Go! No, you come up, hurry!

Go first! You are one person with two life, I'm one person with one life.

If you don't leave, then you will bring harm to your child!

Big Brother will hate you! Hurry up and leave!

Yun Ge! Yun Ge!

Over there!

Bing-Yi, Brother Meng! Where are you guys?

-Pingjun!-Where are you all?!-Pingjun, I am here!

-Bing Yi, Ping Jun. -Miss Xu.

Are you alright?!

Yun Ge is just over there! Hurry and go rescue Yun Ge!

Go! Hurry!

-Pingjun, let's go home.-No!

To save me, Yun Ge

drew away the kidnappers; I need to be here to wait for her return!

This way I would be able to feel at ease.

Go inside!

Rock Meng!

I'm here, don't be afraid.

I thought I would never be able to see you again.

Mister. Mister.

How's Peony's service?

Mister, those two women were rescued by Meng Jue.

How can this be so?! (idiom)

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Closing Song: 雲天外 - 陸毅 Beyond the Clouds - by Lu Yi

♫ 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. Do not fret over whether it is good or bad. ♫

♫ 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.♫