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Songs, translated by musicindividual

Opening Song: 雲天外 - 杜淳 Beyond the Clouds - by Du Chun

♫ 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. ♫

♫ Entangle myself ♫

♫ 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, ♫

♫ I want to at least be with you through life and death. ♫

Love YunGe from the Desert

Episode 37

Yun Ge has decided to go move to the Huo household.

Yep.

I can't believe dad's god brother is...

Minister of War, General Huo

Food is here. Food is here.

This is the scent.

Yun Ge, since you've been away from home.

I've been dreaming about your cooking.

I've lost quite a bit of weight because of this.

I think it's because you're a picky eater

Ah Zhu cooks pretty well too.

Yun Ge can you make a little more dishes for me later?

There's so much food already. Is this not enough?

I am planning

to have the food on the go.

You're leaving tomorrow?

Father and Mother are hurt.

But they always want to go out.

I need to hurry back and look after them.

You've only been here for a couple of days.

You're leaving so soon.

Told you to come back home with me but

You don't want to got with me. So now you're going to miss me?

Actually I know why you don't want to leave Chang An because

you must have your own reasons.

But please remember

No matter what happens .

Mom, Dad and I will be waiting for you back home.

I'm leaving now. Take care of yourself.

Good big master. Take care of yourself.

Brother, I'm sorry.

Once I accomplish what I need to do.

I will tell you everything that has happened.

Ah Zhu. Let start packing.

We're moving to the Huo household.

Yes Madame.

I came to deliver your medicine.

Ah Zhu. Can you get my clothes that are drying outside.

Yes.

You're moving to the Huo house?

You are going to get revenge?

Whoever you want to kill, I can help you.

You don't need to dirty your hands.

If I want to kill you?

Go ahead.

I can do it for you also.

Killing you now will be making it too easy

I want you to suffer.

Do as you please with me.

So when I asked you to spare my child..

why didn't you do so?

Yun Ge!

Let me go!

Even though Huo Guang is your father's god bother.

You can never predict a person intentions.

When you arrive at the Huo household.

You might get tortured by them.

You bestowed the most torturous days upon me.

I'm don't fear death. Why would I fear anything else.

I am afraid.

I am afraid I will lose you.

You lost me a long time ago.

Miss, Huo family's carriage has arrived.

Yun Ge, I am so happy that you agreed to

In the pass Huo family did not take care of you.

I am asking for your forgiveness.

Uncle Huo, I don't want to remember the past.

Lets make a toast. To a new beginning.

If you are willing to start from scratch

you must promise to be my god daugther.

I will take you up on your offer.

Father.

Mother.

Good, very good!

I am a request.

Go ahead.

I have a niece that admires, your majesty.

please allow her to come and serve you.

Agreed.

Thank you your majesty .

Your subject.

greats your majesty.

No need for the formality.

Leave now.

Yes.

I heard that Yun Ge moved into the Huo family's house.

Shouldn't she be at your place?

Did something happen?

I let her move into Huo Guang's home

Like how your majesty

is trying to be on good terms with General Zhang.

Allowing his niece to enter the palace.

Which cannot be explained by just a simple phrase.

Not what I want.

Good response

I am speechless.

Pardon my speaking out of place.

Please understand me.

Since you found Yun Ge.

you came today because?

You want to tell me

you want to retire?

Just the opposite.

What do you mean?

I am willing to

help you

and serve you.

For the Han people

I am willing to give my all.

Good!

Since you want to stay.

Let me ask you a question.

Your majesty wants to ask.

about crowning of the queen.

You want to crown Xu jie yu as the queen.

In my heart.

she is the only queen.

Then you must think of

a way to persuade the people and the court.

A way to agree that

Xu Jie Yu is better suited than Huo Jie Yu.

Other than Xu Jie Yu is my wife.

Her family background

and everything else cannot compare with Huo Jie Yu.

You Majesty

Your lawfully wedded wife.

isn't that

the best advantage.

Lan Er.

Tell the kitchen to prepare

a banquet.

You have guest?

Consort Zhang and Consort Gongsun

have already entered the palace.

I am obliged to welcome them with a feast.

Obeyed.

Why are you so unwilling?

I just feel unfair for you.

Late Emperor hasn't even been laid to rest.

But His Majesty first gets Consort Huo,

now invites Consort Zhang and Consort Gongsun into Palace.

He's only visited you a few times over a month.

- But you are . . .- Shut your mouth.

Do you know you were just talking about the reigning emperor?

If someone scheming overhears it, you are dead.

I know my offense. I won't dare again.

Please spare my life.

His Majesty's every decision

has his thought behind it.

We live in the back palace.

We just need to do well what our duties are.

As long as we don't incur His Majesty's worry over back palace.

In future, you must remember your own status.

I understand.

Get on with your work.

Yes.

Lan'er's every word

is said into your heart.

That's why they prick your ears.

You want to repeat them.

Right?

My Lady.

I was about to send someone to find you. What took so long?

I couldn't find Consort Zhang or Consort Gongsun anywere

then I realized they were invited by Consort Huo to Zhao Yang Palace.

Greetings to Consort Xu.

Consort Xu invites you to Zhao Yang Palace to dine.

Let us toast to Sister Huo first.

Thank you, Sisters.

I was thinking, the sisters have entered the palace

and they must miss the food they ate outside the palace.

So I had people go outside the palace to buy somethings.

Please try some, everyone.

What does Consort Xu like?

Is it the camel hoof soup?

Or the wuhou mackerel?

You guys quit putting Sister Xu on the spot.

Before she entered the palace,

she was busy everyday selling vegetables

and cooking in the kitchen to keep the family alive.

How would she have spare time like you guys to eat some camel hoof soup?

Sister Xu,

I just think

you were so busy you didn't even have time to become literate.

What a shame.

Suddenly

I feel a little tired.

You two sisters accompany Consort Huo and dine

and next time I'll invited you.

That's good too.

When you guys get tired of eating this posh food here,

you could go to Sister's and try some coarse and plain food.

I think that's another taste experience too.

Wait, Sister.

Greetings to Your Majesty.

Rise.

Thank you, Your Majesty.

Why is everyone coming out? Wasn't Chengjun throwing a feast for you today?

And Consort Gongsun and them?

I feel

physically unwell.

I wanted to go back and rest.

Your Majesty, it's like this.

I prepared a tableful of food.

But Sister, she took a one look and turned around to leave immediately.

I think the dishes don't suit her taste.

It's my failure in tending well.

I never said that.

Sister, you're mad?

It's all my fault. I'm sorry.

You . . .

Pingjun, go back and rest.

Bing Yi, can you . . .

Your Majesty, Consort Zhang and the group are awaiting your audience with dance and music.

Alright. Let us go in then.

Brother Ling.

Do you know how much I miss you?

Brother Ling. Where are you?

Yun Ge, I'm here.

Brother Ling.

Brother Ling.

I know it's been very hard for you these last days.

I'm sorry.

Brother Ling, don't ever leave again, okay?

Don't leave me.

Foolish girl. Your path is still long ways to go.

From now on, you must remember, to have calm written on your face.

Bury your sorrow in your heart.

That's the only way to protect yourself well. Got it?

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

You are so smart. You will understand.

I can only take one look at you. I must go soon.

No. Brother Ling, don't leave so soon.

I really must go.

I only allow you to bid me farewell.

I don't allow you to cry, or else,

I can't leave in peace.

Remember.

I like the first look of you I saw.

I like your singing and your smile.

Brother Ling.

Brother Ling!

Brother Ling! Brother Ling!

Miss, Miss, what's wrong?

I'm fine. Keep on sleeping.

Write calm on the face.

Bury sorrow in the heart.

Bow.

Bow again.

Third bow.

Bidding respectful escort to His Majesty to imperial tomb.

♫ In my starry sky, only a blanket of darkness remains. ♫

♫ Without you by my side, the numerous stars disappear. ♫

♫ Sometimes your retreating figure hides itself; sometimes it appears. ♫

♫ Even breathing seems to be so far away. ♫

Greetings to Your Majesty.

Yun Ge. I know you want to send Late Emperor off.

But your attire

is unfitting to ceremony.

Let me send him in this.

The first time he met me this was my look.

He will like this look of me sending him off.

Yun Ge.

Don't you like the first time you saw Sister Xu, Brother Liu?

Your Majesty,

please grant permission to Yun Ge.

Sister.

Last time the tribute ceremony was already a mess.

What you're saying is to help an outsider corner His Majesty.

Yun Ge is not an outsider. She's my sister.

I think

if Late Emperor is witting

seeing Yun Ge escorting him so thoughtfully, he'd be happy.

♪ Weeds are graying ♪

♪ White dew is frosting ♪

♪ A person alone ♪

♪ on one side of the water ♪

♪ The whirl returns to source ♪

♪ The long barrier ♪

♪ The whirl returns to source ♪

♪ Winding in the middle of the water ♪

♪ The whirl returns to source ♪

♪ The long barrier ♪

♪ The whirl returns to source ♪

♪ Winding in the middle of the water ♪

I knew you'd come to send off the late emperor.

I failed the late emperor.

I failed to send Miss Yun Ge out.

Now even if I die,

I don't have the face to meet the late emperor.

Don't need to close your own coffin so soon.

It hasn't ended yet.

Miss.

Miss. Someone asked me to send a word to you earlier.

That Consort Xu wants to invite you today to meet up at your own lodging in Chang'an.

Sister Xu.

Yun Ge, you asked to see me in a rush.

Is something the matter?

Weren't you the one looking for me?

Brother Meng.

It was me looking for you both.

Why did you ask us to come?

I want you both to meet two people.

Fu Yu.

- Miss Yun. - Get up.

It's so great. You didn't die.

Miss Yun.

I failed you.

I've caused you to suffer.

No one failed me.

What you did for me was already so much.

And Mo Cha.

Master Meng already buried Mo Cha properly.

Don't blame yourself anymore.

Miss Yun, since you've decided to stay in Chang'an,

how about keeping Fu Yu and me by your side to serve you?

Yes, Miss Yun.

You may stay by my side.

But I want Fu Yu to be at Sister Xu's side.

Sister's just entered the palace.

She needs someone by her like Fu Yu who's sharp.

In order to put me at ease.

Miss Yun, I'm willing to go anywhere.

But . . .

But I don't know if Consort Xu

is willing to accept me.

If I can have another familiar person I can talk to,

of course I'd be happy.

Then I salute to Consort Xu.

Greetings to Consort Xu.

Is His Majesty here?

He is.

But His Majesty's signing state documents.

It is not convenient time.

I'll just leave it and go.

Consort Xu . . .

Your Majesty, one more.

Pingjun, you're here.

I . . .

personally made chicken soup.

I brought it to you.

Put it down.

You like chicken soup?

It's been so long since I had it.

I almost forgot the taste.

It's true.

The palace has so much good stuff to eat and play with.

Who would remember an ordinary chicken soup?

Since His Majesty's busy with state affairs,

I shall take my leave.

Wait.

Does Your Majesty have a task for me?

The old sword I gifted you.

Do you still have it?

I always keep it on me.

Return that old sword to me.

May I ask

the reason you are asking it back?

I told you to return the old sword to me.

Do I need a reason?

Your Majesty, don't be angry.

I think Sister just

couldn't handle it momentarily.

Don't be angry at Sister now.

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This sword . . .

I return to Your Majesty.

Even though it's an old sword

it's still a good sword.

How about you gift it to me?

It's just a shabby sword.

If you want, I will gift you a new one.

It's true.

Old one needs to be discarded before the new one can come.

Then I shall thank Your Majesty.

Tea for you, Minister of War.

Father.

Chengjun.

You're here.

Where did you go?

I went to spend time with His Majesty in the library.

Looking at how giddy you are,

did something good happen again?

Father, I think

it's time to ask His Majesty to grant me Empress.

What is the report you have for me?

Your Majesty, Late Emperor has already been buried in the royal tomb.

I nominate Consort Huo to be Empress.

Your Majesty, if you are to grant Empress,

I believe Consort Xu is the best choice.

I also concur.

Consort Xu is dignified and virtuous, having followed Your Majesty for many years.

Furthermore she bore Your Majesty a son.

The empress seat is definitely hers.

Your Majesty, Consort Huo's family,

character, talent and beauty

are all best among the back palace.

And she's beloved by Your Majesty.

Consort Xu is from a humble background.

She's also the daughter of an offender.

She's not fitted to be the mother of the land.

Consort Xu and His Majesty are lawfully married.

Having gone through sufferings together she is loyal to him.

That alone is an example and respect worthwhile to the people.

What do you think?

I support granting Consort Huo the empress seat.

I also support.

I also agree.

Your Majesty, this is what we want.

May Your Majesty grant Consort Huo the empress seat.

May Your Majesty grant Consort Huo the empress.

I want to tell you a story.

I remember

when I was little

my height was shorter than other kids.

I was often bullied by others.

Back then, I thought,

if I could have a sword in my hand,

I could be like a great general.

Avoid danger and dodge crisis.

After Consort Xu found out, she secretly saved up money

and bought this sword for me.

It's strange.

From then on,

no one dared to bully me.

Many years passed.

I have gained much more.

Much better.

Much newer swords.

But in my heart,

this sword

can never be replaced.

Your Majesty values the old so much.

Old sword has deep fondness. Indeed a great sage word.

Your Majesty,

in order to accomplish big, an old sword

can no longer help you avoid danger and dodge crisis.

Your Majesty must be thoughtful.

Everyone look.

This sword is actually just a hidden edge.

Once it leaves the sheath it is not expected.

What do you think?

Your Majesty is wise.

Minister Huo of War.

What do you think?

This . . .

Your Majesty is very discerning.

Very different.

I am in admiration.

[ Han ]

Your Ladyship.

Your Ladyship.

What is it?

It's big.

Imperial edict arrives.

I accept edict.

First year of this regency,

His Majesty issues edict granting Consort Xu as Empress.

With prizes of night pearl, white jade,

gold and silver hair pins and ten silks.

Accept with respect.

My Lady?

Accept.

Thank His Majesty.

Greetings to Your Highness the Empress.

Greetings to Your Highness the Empress.

My Lady.

Get lost.

My Lady.

Xiao Su, you should leave for now.

Obeyed.

Back then,

in front of me, when he asked

Xu Pingjun for the sword,

I really thought

I really thought

he forgot Xu Pingjun in his heart.

I didn't imagine,

he made up such a story!

He played me.

My empress.

My empress.

Break it.

Break everything to pieces.

So you can start everything anew.

It's true.

The future is still long to come.

That Xu Pingjun has the skill to become empress today.

But I, Huo Chengjun, will in the future

have the skill to drag her off of it.

Your Highness,

you are so pretty today.

His Majesty arrives.

Greetings to Your Majesty.

His His Majesty had dinner?

I will go make it for you.

Your consort will make it for you.

I haven't

looked at you like this for so long.

Do you resent me?

I'm sorry.

When I asked you for the sword that day,

you must have been broken-hearted.

I thought once you became emperor,

your heart changed.

I heard that day

you were in court

telling them about the story of the old sword.

I knew then.

I knew you purposely

purposely tricked them.

Huo family's power is beyond high.

Liu He met his end with tragedy

all because he went hard on hard againt the Huo's.

My power

is not yet matured.

I can only oblige them on the surface.

So they put their guard down against me.

It is my patience

that allowed me to have today's success.

Allowing you to become empress.

But now it's all well.

From now on,

our days of toil have come to their end.

I promise you.

My life

only has one empress.

What are you thinking about?

Zhang He submitted report.

Wanting me to set Hu'er as crown prince.

What do you think?

I have the same thought.

What's wrong?

I . . .

I thought Your Majesty doesn't like me anymore.

I didn't know

I'd be empress suddenly and

Hu'er is suddenly the crown prince.

I'm really scared I'm dreaming.

Once I wake up from the dream, everything disappears.

I want to tell you,

everything's real.

You are not dreaming.

[ Chang Le Palace ]

What's wrong?

I was thinking

when could I be like you

can read a book so fast.

Your writing is getting better and better.

Soon you can read the history records in my hands.

Empress Dowager, today you're reading

about which dynasty's emperor?

I am reading about Emperor Hui's life today.

I feel that

Emperor Hui's character is a bit on the weak side,

but he is a kind person.

If he hadn't been born into the imperial family,

requiring him to witness the open and hidden fights inside the court,

resulting in him taking up the wine to dissipate his worries,

perhaps he wouldn't have battled so long over his illness,

costing him an early death in his prime age.

Actually when I think about it,

being an emperor and being a crown prince

requires facing so much troubles.

As well windy storms.

In much greater amount than an ordinary person.

Your ability to see this clearly so early

is a good thing.

No matter how dumb I am

I should still be able to understand Empress Dowager's kind reminder.

Once Hu'er becomes crown prince,

he won't be able to escape the political strife

but what am I to do?

Like this.

Higher.

Hu'er.

Hu'er.

Mother Empress.

Hu'er.

Are you hurt anywhere?

Are you in pain?

Mother Empress, I'm not hurt.

Sister.

Hu'er, are you alright?

Don't touch my son.

Xiao Su.

Who allowed Crown Prince to stand so high?

Sister.

If you hadn't called Hu'er so suddenly

he wouldn't have fallen off the chair either.

Mother Empress,

I wanted the wood kite.

Don't blame palace sister.

Let's go.

Mother Empress, I'm really fine.

You're not a doctor. How do you know?

I didn't fall.

See. Even if I fall off the tree

I won't injure my butt.

Who taught that to you?

I thought of it myself.

You are so smart.

Hu'er,

promise mom something.

From now on, don't be close to that Consort Huo of Zhao Yang Palace.

And don't play with her.

Why?

You just be good and listen, okay?

Lan'er.

Bring Hu'er to wash up.

Obeyed.

Your son takes his leave.

Go now.

My Lady.

Hu'er is naturally smart.

If you can find a teacher for him who is versed in palace etiquette

to guide him in the study of an emperor,

I think that will build him to be a great crown prince.

Why haven't you gone to sleep?

I am worried about Hu'er.

What's wrong with Hu'er.

He's fine.

He's very smart

but he's preference and temperament . . .

I fear he can't accomplish the crown prince seat well.

I hope

Your Majesty can hire a master for Hu'er.

I have the same thought.

Can we ask Brother Meng?

You don't think it's good?

My thought

is the same as yours.

Then why didn't you say that?

You had me holding out.

Empress.

In this palace, what you do

can't be shown too clearly.

You have to make sure people can't see your anger or bliss.

This means I've been training well.

I kept you in the dark too.

Then I shall learn from you from now on.

[ Seven Mile Fragrant ]

Do you know about old sword with deep fondness?

This is the same one.

Looks like the emperor's move

not only successfully protected the woman he loves the most

he also has the people worshiping him.

I'm coming, Miss.

Come.

This way.

Inside.

Miss, what would you like to eat?

Same as this gentleman's.

Alright. Just a moment.

Miss, are you from outside?

Yes.

Have you heard about old sword's deep fondness?

I know about this. Cherishing Empress Xu with togetherness.

The current emperor is a great emperor with love and loyalty.

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Closing Song: 綠羅裙 - 杨颖 Green Flowing Skirt - by Angelababy

♫ In my starry sky, only a blanket of darkness remains. ♫

♫ Without you by my side, the numerous stars disappear. ♫

♫ Sometimes your retreating figure hides itself; sometimes it appears. ♫

♫ Even breathing seems to be so far away. ♫

♫ Hear no more. Possess no more. ♫

♫ I gradually feel your warmth in my hand. ♫

♫ Dare not look, dare not think. ♫

♫ Memories have you have become hazy. ♫

♫ The green flowing skirt drifts in the wind. ♫

♫ Yet when I extend my hand, nothing. ♫

♫ Tears in the corner of my eyes are among the clouds. ♫

♫ Once I reminisce, they follow the wind. ♫

♫ Hear no more. Possess no more. ♫

♫ I gradually feel your warmth in my hand. ♫

♫ Dare not look, dare not think. ♫

♫ Memories have you have become hazy. ♫

♫ The green flowing skirt drifts in the wind. ♫

♫ Yet when I extend my hand, nothing. ♫

♫ Tears in the corner of my eyes are among the clouds. ♫

♫ Once I reminisce, they follow the wind. ♫