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Hua Xu Yin

Episode 2

Yu'er fell off the cliff, and her body hasn't been found yet.

Your Majesty, the Second Prince has sent a letter by bird.

The Eldest Prince is being chased by those from the Kingdom of Wei.

That's why he happened to fall down the cliff.

The Second Prince has already sent people to go search.

Until now, there are no news on his whereabouts.

Soldiers of the Kingdom of Wei?

Yes.

Tell Shen An to go to Yong'an City on my orders.

Yes!

There must be something else going on with Su Yu falling off the cliff.

This matter must be because of Su Xie.

I ordered Shen An to leave for Yong'an City immediately,

to put a stop to Su Xie's evil schemes.General of Chen, Shen An

I definitely can't let the two brothers destroy each other.

Once Su Yu is found, if he's alive, I want to see him. But if he's dead, I want to see his corpse.

Nine Lands, Yong'an City

Second Prince,

Do you have news of the Eldest Prince?

He has been found.

He's residing in a tavern, located in the heart of the city. It's very close to the Palace.

Where is it?

A tavern, located in the heart of the city.

Good.

You think I will not dare to kill you because you’re surrounded in busy streets?

Even if you're hiding in the Palace, I can still drag you out.

-I'll go take a look first. You stay here as my backup.-Yes.

Second brother.

You're in an aesthetic mood, Big Brother.

Since you're already here, why not sit down for a moment?

- No need. - Hey.

Just have a cup of tea.

Come.

Why is big brother living in such a humble place?

Why not live at the courier station?

You are the ambassador our state sent out.

I don't think it would be appropriate if I'm the one to stay in the Caravanserai.

Drink some tea.

Second brother, you came to find me today,

It shouldn't be just for getting news from me, right?

It would be better to get straight to the point

instead of beating around the bush, as it will save us time.

Since big brother is being straightforward, then I will get straight to the point.

Indeed I have come here to ask for a favor.

Father's illness has forced him to remain in bed, throwing the imperial court into confusion.

All the ministers hope, between us two brothers,

that one of us will take over the reins.

Surely it doesn't mean that you want me to

come forward and take the reins?

Second brother, are you not afraid that there might be poison in the tea?

You dare...

Second brother, I'm only joking with you.

We're both father's sons.

How can I willingly put poison in your tea?

Second brother, you're here because of the holy flame. Right?

Ok then. A honest man will not resort to insinuations.

I don't care why you're here.

As long as you hand over the holy flame,

we will still be brothers.

You can ask father to hand over the holy flame.

Father won't give it to me.

This, you know better than anyone.

If you hand over the holy flame, everything will be fine.

I do not wish for you to have a bad ending.

I was wondering why a magpie

was chirping above my head.

It turns out that today, us three brothers

meet once again.

General Chen, why did you come?

It is the Moon Worship Festival that only happens once every five years.

How could I not come and join in the fun?

Brother Shen, how have you been?

Aren't I just the same person as always?

But you, princess,

I haven't seen you in so long,

I miss you so much.

Good wine.

Good.

Second Prince, we will drink until we're drunk today!

He's still the same.

This is what you call brothers. Even if your bones are broken, you are still linked by flesh.

Regardless of how much hatred there is,

once we close the door, everyone is family.

Second Prince.

People should not plot against their own people.

Don't you think so?

I remember the King said once,

The only reason our Chen State can dominate the Nine Lands

is because the lords and the ruler were of one mind.

Right now, the King is very ill.

So the entire country has sealed the news from spreading,

but fire cannot be wrapped in paper!

If any one of the six states finds out about this,

the Kingdom of Chen will become an easy target for our enemies.

When that happens, you two brothers have to be of one mind!

Then the Kingdom of Chen will be invincible.

However, if you two start a feud within the family,

I, and the 50 000 soldiers under me will be the first to disagree.

You must be joking, General Shen.

Big brother and I do not have the same mother,

but I've always been loyal to him.

Big brother, don't you think so?

Okay! Second Prince thinks quickly!

Then today, I will be a witness.

The King will have his own plans for who takes the throne.

I ask that you two Princes hold the country as the most important thing.

You cannot use soldiers for personal use, you cannot fight each other!

Should one break his promise, he shall end up like this jug.

Second Prince, it's getting late.

Let's not disturb the Eldest Prince any longer.

Let's go! I'll send you home.

General Shen, you do not need to be so courteous.

Second Prince, come.

The Second Prince said, as soon as his handkerchief is thrown on the ground,

we immediately shoot.

Second Prince, how could you be so careless?

It looks like I'll have to send you the entire way home.

Let's go.

Grab me a bowl of porridge.

What kind of porridge is this?

Yucky porridge.

Oh yeah,

How many miles is it to Yong'an City from here ?

Then... how much does this porridge cost?

One coin?

One gold pearl?

Then, can I return this porridge?

Which direction is Yong'an City in ?

Thank you.

Fall! Why haven't you fallen over yet? Fall!

Jing Tian, hurry up!

We finally got one!

We've been waiting for so many days!

We can finally start today!

If she got knocked out by us, she must have no brain!

What'd you say? Say it again.

She's such a cute girl! How can you say she doesn't have a brain?

What do you understand?

I dare you to say it again!

What do we do with this young lady?

Jun Mansion

Where is His Majesty?

Where is he?

Princess Yun, His Majesty...

is not in the palace.

That is preposterousPrincess Yun

At this time he's still so playful!

Go tell the Blood Shadow Guards!

Give him half an hour to return to the palace!

Or else, he'll be punished!

Your Majesty, what if she suddenly wakes up?

What are you so afraid for?

She'll wake up only when I want her to,Emperor of the Nine Lands, Jun Wei

and she'll sleep when I want her to.

If she passes out,

She won't wake up for at least three days and nights!

Your Majesty, why do you never spend your time doing proper work?

What did you say? Say it again.

You dare reprimand me?

You're awake? Hurry, tie her up!

You want to knock me out, right?

Xiao Xue, bite him!

-Get it away!- Bite him, bite him!

-What is that?-Let's see if you dare to bully me anymore!

It bit me! Get it away!

-I can't get it!-Hurry and get it out!

Don't run! Wait for me!

Let's see if you dare to bully me!

Don't run! Don't run!

How dare you bully me!

Xiao Xue, that was great! That is exactly how you should bite him.

Zhen

I'll leave a mark,

This way, Emperor Father and Ning Er will definitely find me!

What?

You found a mark that the princess left behind on the city doors?

-You didn't see wrongly? -I definitely didn't see incorrectly.

The Moon Worship Festival will begin very soon.

At this time...

No matter what, you must find the princess.

Perhaps you can go find this city's governor, Lord Zhang for help.

During these years, he's gotten countless good things from our country.

He is in charge of Yong'an City's administrative soldiers and guards .

As long as he posts someone at all the entries,

the princess will definitely be found!

Stop!

Song Ning of the Kingdom of Wei requests to see the magistrate.

Please send my message over.

Governor, I am Song Ning of the Kingdom of Wei.

So you are General Song? It is nice to meet you.

What is it that you need from such a sudden visit?

To tell you honestly,

I indeed have something to ask for.

You are the heavenly son.

You must be a grown up now.

Your responsibility is not just this entire Nine Land's prosperity,

but also our entire family's hopes for guarding the Nine Lands!

Hey, what does this mean?

Aunt, that's not right!

Every time you reach this point in your lecture you make this hand motion!

Today you didn't do it! You forgot, didn't you?

-You!-Aunt, I know I know.

I've nearly found someone to engrave these words onto my front door!

I have memorized so well, I know it better than you!

What? Okay okay.

-Okay, okay.-You...

I think the Nine Lands are doing pretty well right now.

The country is safe, there are no problems!

Whether we can take back the land or not is no longer important.

-Aiyah...ok, I know. -You're saying..

Aunt, look. The Worship Moon Festival will soon be here.

You're so busy.

I really shouldn't let you waste effort on me anymore!

Go do your things first!

-Can you please listen...-

Princess.

What's the commotion?

Princess, the heavens have sent an auspicious sign.

The bronze mirrors are reacting.

What you mean is...

This is actually our King's request.

But you still refuse at once.

There is nothing I can do to help.

When our Kingdom of Wei gives the Son of Heaven ten young girls every year

and are stopped by you, the Governor,

how come I didn't hear you say that there's nothing you can do?

How ridiculous!

You dare to shame me?

-Come! Capture her!-Yes!

I also want to see, if you all have that ability!

General Shen save us!

I see you are in a good mood, Governor -

competing in front of the training grounds.

How about I give it a try?

Please.

Once there is movement, someone born on a lunar day has arrived in Yong'an City.

Princess, how can we find that person?

I have my own ways!

Let us start the ceremony first.

Then I will give my blood as sacrifice to the sword.

The person will definitely be attracted.

As long as that person shows up,

immediately have the Blood Shadow Guards keep that person from leaving!

-Capture her!-Yes!

Halt.

Just now, I clearly lost.

Governor, how can you flip the truth?

General Shen.

This is...

Song Ning of the Kingdom of Wei.

Allow me to be the peacemaker.

Governor, taking into account how I helped you just then,

if you have any grudges against General Song,

just let it go.

I'll do whatever you say.

Such a snob.

If there is anything else you want to do, General Song,

I will help you do it, as someone who lost to you.

I think the Governor will give me face, right?

Of course, of course.

No need.

I won't beg to low-lives like him.

Who are you?

Shen An of the Kingdom of Chen.

Second prince.

What is it?

I lost track of the Eldest Prince.

How can you lose track of an adult?

We found out that the girl by his side is the Kingdom of Wei's princess.

Could he be in the Kingdom of Wei's military camp?

Then I will go meet up with the king of the Wei.

What are you doing?

You cannot go in!

You dare invade the courier station of Wei?

That you would come so late, what is it that you need, Second Prince?

I want to see your king.

Hand over the person!

You're looking for someone? For who?

Someone saw soldiers from your Kingdom of Wei

chase after our Kingdom of Chen's eldest prince.

If you don't hand him over,

that means you consider the Kingdom of Chen as an enemy!

Our princess also went missing.

Why can't you say that your Kingdom of Chen's eldest prince kidnapped our princess?

The King has arrived.

What's the commotion?

Your Majesty, the Kingdom of Chen's Second Prince has made a very late visit.

I was afraid that he'd interrupt your rest, so I blocked him.

The Kingdom of Chen's Second Prince must have been mistaken.

Come, let us go in and talk.

No need. Just answer me one question.

My big brother's whereabouts are currently unknown.

Has he been captured by all of you?

What makes you say this?

My subordinates saw that near the Kingdom of Wei's camp,

there were Wei soldiers chasing after my big brother.

Why did your subordinates come to my camp?

As far as I know,

the relationship between you two brothers isn't very good.

Okay, I believe it.

This way,

if we have any news about the eldest prince,

we will immediately send someone to tell you. What do you think?

Ok.

Since it is like this...I will take my leave!

I won't see you off.

Your majesty.

I think the Kingdom of Chen did all this on purpose.

Not necessarily.

Looking at his attitude, it doesn't seem like he's lying.

Hurry and investigate from the evidence.

The search for the princess cannot be delayed anymore.

Yes.

Put on an act,

immediately go and notify all the kingdoms,

the worship festival will begin now.

Second Prince, have you found your big brother?

King of Wei, you should worry more about your own daughter.

The once in five year's Moon Worship festival is quite extravagent.

We have all come, besides accompanying our family to come play,

I really can't see any reason behind it.

If you think about it, this is also a tradition.

I've heard that something strange was happening to the Cliff of Truths a few days ago.

Has someone born on a lunar day really appeared?

We shouldn't talk about this during the ceremony.

Once the Hua Xu tune sounds, the lands will descend into war.

I also want to see if this hundred year legend

is true or not.

Princess Yun has arrived.

Go. Go quickly.

Your Majesty, I-!

Go go go.

That is our Nine Land's main ruler.

Princess Yun, the hour has come.

Are you going to start the ceremony or not?

Please sit, Your Majesties.

-Please.-Please.

One hundred years ago, the countries all agreed

that we cannot harbor someone born on a lunar day.

And on the day of the Moon Worship Festival,

to use the person born under the lunar day to weave the Hua Xu Tune.

In these hundred years, under our ancestors,

Our nine lands have been in health and prosperity.

I pray that the gods

and the heavens will keep our Nine Lands safe!

The ceremony will now begin.

What's happening? Look!

Stinky brat!

-Why are you here? -Your majesty.

-Zhen'er!-That's the princess.

Zhen'er!

No, your majesty.

The Hua Xu Tune! It really has been unsealed!

Could this girl really be..?

Blood Shadow Guards! Capture this demon girl!

We're coming!

Quick!

Your majesty, please calm down.

This demon girl has offended the Gods,

and will be punished fairly for all to see.

Your Majesties, after I find out the truth, I will give you all an answer.

The so called person born on a lunar day,

refers to a person whose five elements, taken from their Four Pillars, all align with the lunar day.

Anyone whose Four Pillars fall under the celestial stems (days) Yi, Ding, Ji, Xing, Gui, Chou, Mao,

Wei, You, Hai, Tian, Gan, Di or Zhi

will be referred to as a person born on a complete lunar day.

No wonder she can affect the Hua Xu Tune!

She really is the person born on a lunar day!

The heavens haven't forsaken our royal family.

The heavens haven't forsaken our royal family!

Coming.

Sir, the second prince went to the Kingdom of Wei's camp to look for you.

He already knows

that you were together with the princess of the Kingdom of Wei.

Now both kingdom's soldiers are searching for you.

If the second prince finds the holy flame first,

then the consequences will be unthinkable!

Let's go. We'll go find the holy flame right now.

Isn't the holy flame with you?

The moth?

So you had already made plans long ago.

I will give the holy flame to him first.

Then use the moths to find it again.

King of Wei.

Princess Yun.

That you have come here so late, what is it that you need?

It's just a small thing. Please release Zhen'er.

Who is Zhen'er?

You must be joking.

During today's Moon Worship Ceremony,

the little girl that you captured,

is my daughter, Ye Zhen.

So the one who ruined the Hua Xu Tune Ceremony is your daughter?

A grand princess dares to do something like that.

King of Wei, did you order her to do so?

Princess Yun, this is just your trap.

You just used your blood to attract my daughter to come in.

My blood can only attract the person born on a lunar day.

This is the Yong'an Palace .

So that girl dared to run to Yong'an Palace ?

She's really surpassed my expectations!

-After we go in, let's split up.-Okay.

I will go get the holy flame.

You go get news.

One hundred years ago, the countries all made a promise.

The person born on a lunar day must die.

I cannot disobey the agreement just for your daughter.

The person born on a lunar day can die.

But she cannot die during the Moon Worship festival.

You want to use the person born on a lunar day to activate the Hua Xu Tune.

If other countries found out about this secret,

what will happen then?

King of Wei,

Today the Cliff of Truths showed strange behaviour.

This cannot be hidden anymore.

By opening the Hua Xu Tune, you are wanting to take back the power that once belonged to the Jun family.

What good does that do for Wei?

For the prosperity of the seven kingdoms, I cannot accept.

Once everything is complete, our two households can separate the lands evenly.

What do you think?

Let me meet Zhen'er first. We can discuss later.

Ziyan, here.

Sir.

Any news?

The girl who sabotaged today's worship ceremony

is being locked up in Princess Yun's palace.

Look, isn't it that girl?

What shall we do next?

The holy flame is with her.

However, this bronze mirror matrix

cannot be solved by anyone other than Princess Yun.

Ziyan, if everyone thought that girl was related to the Hua Xu Tune,

What will they do?

What you mean is...

Everything has just become so much more interesting.

Where is she?

Stinky brat! How do you get inside?

Wake up!

How'd it get in?

Who cares. I'll smash it first.

Your Highness, I will let you see her first,

on the condition that you think carefully about our dicussion.

Zhen'er, Zhen'er!

What have you done to her?

She will only be temporarily locked up. Nothing will go wrong.

My daughter is a princess.

How can she suffer such humiliation?

This is our inherited bronze mirror matrix.

It is the safest inside.

-Report!-What is it?

Princess, we are trying to catch assassins who have infiltrated the palace.

-Make sure the defense is unbreakable.-I take your orders.

Your Highness, do you see now?

The strange behaviour during the worship ceremony

has been suspected by many people

to be related to the discovery of your daughter, the person born on a lunar day.

Currently all the kingdoms are looking for her.

If you decide to make a pact with the Jun household,

once the Hua Xu Tune is unsealed,

the Jun and Wei households

will be the true rulers of all the lands under Heaven.

Alright.

Then who will become the Emperor?

We will evenly distribute the land from the seven kingdoms

while the position of Emperor will be given to each household for 3 years.

How can I believe you without anything substantial?

If so, when the Hua Xu Tune is unsealed,

it will be divided in half - one for Jun and one for Wei.

I'm giving Zhen'er to you.

Rest assured. Before the Hua Xu Tune is revealed,

I will not let her get in harm's way.

Come out.

Aunt.

I was only helping to see if she had escaped or not.

The truth has proven that not only are you young and beautiful,

- but also have the strongest powers... - I know you want to save her.

Come with me.

Come quickly.

I just don't want her to die.

I'm leaving. I'll think of a way to save you.

A stranger can save her,

but her father actually uses her as collateral to make a deal.

Such an unlucky brat.

What are you looking for?

Are you looking for this?

Aunt, look at the current state of the Nine Lands.

All the kings are in charge of the separate lands are competent,

and the people are peaceful. Isn't that wonderful?

Why would you make things difficult for a young girl?

You've become muddled.

Do you not realise that all the kingdoms

are vying for our positions?

You are just a puppet.

What meaning does such a position hold?

But if we put all our hopes on an innocent young girl,

not even caring if her life is sacrificed in the process -

isn't that too funny?

You are too soft-natured. If the Hua Xu Tune were to be unsealed,

if you order them to go East, they dare not go West.

When that time comes, you can have any girl you want.

There's only one ruler in the whole world.

That will be you!

Princess, the hour has arrived.

Prepare to unseal the Hua Xu Tune.

Aunt.

Today is an important day for the Jun Family.

What have you done to her?

She has only temporarily lost consciousness.

She is unharmed, but will listen to my orders.

Lift her onto the sacrificial platform.

Wait!

Must you do this?

How many times have I told you?

You are the Emperor of the Nine Lands.

Do you know the importance of imperial power over morality?

This girl is the lynchpin to unsealing the Hua Xu Tune.

I do not care if you know her or not,

if you like her, or pity her.

But no one can stop my plan of restoration.

I won't help you hurt people.

- Come! His Majesty is tired. Help him to rest.- Hey, wake up!

Wake up--what are you doing? Let go of me!

Aunt! Let me go!

Aunt! Let go of me!

Use your blood to open the Hua Xu tune.

♫ Before going far away, ♫

♫ leave tenderness for the wind and rain. ♫

♫ Before tenderness, ♫

♫ forget the wanderings of half a lifetime. ♫

♫ Before forgetting, ♫

♫ sharp blades will be cast out of broken shards. ♫

♫ Before breaking, ♫

♫ bury yourself in the dust. ♫

♫ In the blink of an eye, ♫

♫ you are not you. ♫-

♫ Is the fleeting time heartless, ♫

♫ or is true love hard to preserve? ♫

♫ To the ends of the earth, ♫

♫ we will leave and return together. ♫

♫ Until when will this love song be sung? ♫

♫ To the ends of the earth, ♫

♫ we will leave and return together. ♫

♫ Until when will this love song be sung? ♫