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Hua Xu Yin

Episode 24

Who are you? Why are you in my room?

My Lord...I'm Jin Que.

Jin Que? You are...

My Lord...you've forgotten about me?

You are too mean. You were the one who told the Manager to have me move into your room with you.

Your injury is healed now and you've forgotten about me.

I was just joking!

How can I forget my Jin Que?

Who is yours?

If you're not mine, then whose are you?

I'm not anyone's, I'm my own.

My Lord. Are you angry?

No. I just feel like you two are too similar.

How were we similar?

Just now when you were angry, you were just like Ying Ge.

We're sisters, of course we're similar.

It seems like you're not very happy.

How can I dare to?

My Lord, you have finished changing your clothes. You should go take your meal.

No need. Just let them bring the food here.

Okay. I'll ask someone to bring it here.

Stay there.

I've changed my mind now. I want to take my meal with you.

My Lord, you cannot be like this. If you're like this, others will spread rumors.

Who dares to?

Everyone in the mansion! I was below everyone to start with,

if my relationship isn't clear with you, how will others think of me?

I"ll leave first.

You keep calling me Lord.

Serving me, taking care of me. But in your heart, you never looked at me as a master, right?

My Lord! How can you be like this?

You're too bad!

My Lord.

- What happened? - My Lord, today is the Sangyuan Festival.

Every year the king invites royalty to the palace to enjoy the flowers. You...couldn't have forgotten, right?

Is that it?

My Lord, if there isn't anything, I'll go help in the kitchen.

Jin Que, do you want to go see the world with me?

Seven Clawed trap?

-King.-Yu'er, how are things?

Father, give me a few more days! I can definitely open the compartment.

Good! Yu'er, do you know?

There are only three people in the entire Nine Lands who can open the Seven Clawed trap.

If you were able to open it, remeber this procedure.

Perhaps one day, you will have a chance.

What chance?

I will tell you when you grow up.

So pretty! This is the place where the king lives?

Jin Que,

the royal garden is grander than the one in Ping Hao Mansion.

Of course not! In my eyes, Ping Hao Mansion is the best place in the world!

Our Jin Que really is the best.

Your Excellency, Lords Si Ma and Si Kong are waiting over there.

They've already arrived? I'll go find them.

-You can go first. I'll be there soon.-Yes.

Jin Que, stay here to enjoy the flowers. I'll come find you in a bit.

Go on.

King! King,

all the royal families have come to enjoy the flowers and are waiting for you.

Okay. Let them go play by themselves.

King!

I finally caught you!

Why are you so pretty?

Why won't you fly?

Is it that you think I'm pretty too?

Miss, be careful.

Thank you.

I just told you to be careful.

Really! If the Duke knew, he'd definitely say I shamed him!

Who's house do you work under?

-My Lord.-She is a maid under my household. She hasn't really seen the world before, so she has embarrassed herself.

Of course not. I just was about to ask which family's young lady she is.

-Hurry and thank the king.-Thank you, King.

You came just in time. There is something I want to discuss with you.

Yes. You can leave.

-I swear.-I swear!

-I swear.-I swear!

Who opened the door? The Duke will return soon, take care of it!

Recently, the city hasn't been very peaceful.

Are you talking about the thieving case in the palace?

That they could know every part of the palace in detail...it wasn't a normal person.

He must have been very familiar with the parts of the palace.

King, is there someone you suspect?

If I make rash suspicions, I'll definitely make an innocent lord suffer.

That is not my intention.

It's just that what the palace lost was extremely important.

I must investigate this case clearly.

What did you lose, King?

The gathering soul sword.

Gathering soul sword? What is that?

Why haven't I ever heard of it before?

The gathering soul sword is our kingdom's treasure.

It is also something that our kingdom has never spread word about.

You know that in these hundred years, the Kingdoms of Zheng and Chen might be at a stalemate,

There are also only a few skirmishes by the battle. But the Kingdom of Chen still cannot accept our good fortune.

What is the reason behind it?

I am willing to listen.

The Kingdom of Chen is affiliated with fire, and we with ice.

Our two kingdoms cannot cooperate, but we can still fight on the same level.

No one can take advantage of the other.

Later on...the Kingdom of Chen sealed off the holy flame.

-And our gathering soul sword.-What about it?

It may be a divine device, but it's user still must pay a price.

So rulers from many years ago had already sealed it off, not letting anyone use it.

I never thought that it would still be stolen.

I'm just afraid that the one who stole it will use the gathering soul sword.

And will instead be swallowed by it's divine power.

Harming others instead harms themselves.

Do not worry, king. As long as it has not left the city, it'll definitely be found.

Then I will have you secretly investigate this.

Yes.

The lords waited all day but Your Majesty never appeared.

I was just talking with Rong Xun.

I forgot all about it!

King.

As for the gathering soul sword, have you asked Rong Xun about it?

If I haven't guessed wrong, he is the one who stole it.

He admitted to it himself?

How could he have admitted? He just became careless.

He said he has never seen it before. That isn't possible.

My older brother's family has always been the one guarding the gathering soul sword.

And only people of my big brother's family know where this sword is hidden.

It wouldn't be a problem if he was honest.

The more he wants to disassociate himself, the more suspicious it is.

Your Highness treats him so well, yet he doesn't learn from his mistakes.

Perhaps he has always thought that I stole his royal throne.

King, what do you want to do?

The gathering soul sword is strong, but it will swallow one's conscience.

If Rong Xun wants it, then I'll let him take care of it for me.

If you had children to take over your throne, then Rong Xun would not act like this.

You keep coming back to this topic!

I'm just worried.

Enough, enough. The madams of the inner court all fight and compete with each other.

I have no interest at all.

As long as you like it, what kind of girl cannot be found?

There is one person that I saw today that is quite meaningful.

King, which family's lady have you looked favorably upon?

It's a maid by Rong Xun's side.

Rong Xun brought a maid with him to the palace?

This way...their relationship should be beyond normal.

Bo Yao,

Say,

If I say that I want that girl,

What would he think?

If he is willing to give the woman he loves to you,

then it means that he still is loyal to you.

Wrong. To get my trust, he would rather give me the woman he loves most as a present.

He has dark motives.

King, you are intelligent!

Remember someone's good deeds, and forget their misdoings.

The more you lose, the more you gain.

We'll just have to see if Rong Xun knows this principle.

Ping Hao Mansion

You're saying that the king has fallen for Jin Que?

This is Miss Jin Que's good fortune!

The king has always been busy with court matters. It has been a long time since he has had interest in a girl.

The other day while admiring flowers, even though it was just a brief glance,

but the King cannot forget her. So...

So...since the king has fallen for Jin Que, how can I not give her to him?

The king just sent me here to ask after your wishes.

The king never takes what others like. If you are not willing,

Then the king has also said that he won't pursue the matter.

Of course not. Our entire Kingdom of Zheng

what in it doesn't belong to the king, much less a girl?

Please tell the king that I will send Jin Que into the palace in a few days.

Since it is like this, I will go back to tell the king.

Thank you, Justice Commander, for fulfilling His Majesty's good intentions.

You don't need to be so courteous. Please.

See Lord Bo Yao out!

What are you hiding there for, so sneaky. Come out!

My Lord, I saw you were talking, so I didn't dare to bother you. It's time for your medicine!

Don't be like last time. The old injury wasn't even healed and you gave me a new one.

Of course not! Let's go, put the medicine on! What is it, did I hurt you?

Nothing, nothing. Look at you, so clumsy.

My Lord, what's wrong?

Nothing. I just want to take a good look at you.

The Duke has ordered for you to return to the mansion tomorrow for something urgent.

Miss, please take a look.

Ying Ge, why are you crying?

My Lord, I broke your favorite cup!

Get up. What's the big deal if a cup shattered?

But-!

Come.

Get up.

Do you know why I like this cup?

This is my favorite color, clear blue.

It's like seeing the most beautiful color of the sky.

I still remember when I was exiled,

If the sky was this color,

our days would be good.

We didn't need to suffer in the cold, or be too hot.

So, every time I see the sky in this color, my mood will improve.

The same feeling as I get when I see you. As if I saw a clear blue sky.

-How much is this cup? I want it.-I'm sorry, I cannot sell it to you, someone already ordered it.

I'll pay ten times the amount.

Miss, it's not that I don't want to do your business. All the things in our store are made by the customers.

If you like it, you can make one yourself. You can give it to someone, or keep it yourself.

-Then how many days will it take for me to make one myself?-Three days.

Okay! I want one exactly like it.

-Ying Ge hasn't returned yet?-The things over there have been finished.

I sent her a letter to tell her to hurry back. She should have returned.

My Lord!

the dowry gifts from the king to Jin Que have arrived.

Oh, I have shamed myself. To have you send them yourself, I cannot dare to.

You are too courteous, Justice Commander. Miss Jin Que may be just a maid,

but after marriage into the palace she will be a madam.

I will definitely do everything with the wedding.

I will have to trouble you.

These are the king's dowry. This is the guest list.

Okay! Let's do it like that.

I wonder...when will you send Miss Jin Que into the palace?

Of course I cannot keep from sending the person the king wants.

It's just that once she enters the palace, I'm afraid she won't have time to see family anymore. So, she asked that she can meet with her family members.

I think that since she is someone the king wants, this request shouldn't be too much?

Don't you think so?

That is a human's long term affection. But, if I may ask, who does Miss Jin Que want to see?

Her big sister. I've already sent someone to bring her back.

I'm afraid it'll take a few days. I will have to ask you to go tell the king.

-Since it is like that, I will go tell the king.-Thank you.

-I will leave now.-Please.

Send Lord Bo Yao out!

- My Lord.-Go investigate how things are going with Ying Ge. Have her immediately return.

Yes.

What are you thinking about? So into it.

My Lord.

After being cooped up all by herself,

Our Jin Que knows how to be depressed?

In this situation, how can my Lord still joke around like this?

Okay, stop crying. Just what is it?

It's your fault! If you didn't bring me into the palace that day,

The king wouldn't have fallen for me!

And I wouldn't have to leave the Ping Hao Mansion so soon!

And leave you!

What's so bad about being chosen by the king?

A lot of royal families want to have their own daughters married into the palace.

Since the king chose a girl like you,

You should be happy.

What's so good to be happy about? Who said I wanted to go marry?

Why did it have to be me?

Then...what do you want?

I...

I just don't want to leave here.

Then do you not want to leave the mansion, or is it me?

I have no interest in joking with you!

Once I enter the palace, who knows when I can see...

My Lord and elder sister.

You miss your big sister? Okay, I'll tell His Majesty, and send you both in!

My Lord!

Or is it...you don't want to leave me? You should just admit it.

I've already gotten used to having you by my side.

I cannot bear to see you go.

But it is hard to go against a royal order. What can we do?

Don't worry. There will be a way.

Ping Hao Mansion

-You're finally back! The Duke has been waiting for you!-I'll go see him right now.

Ying Ge! The Duke said that he isn't seeing anyone right now.

Okay then. I'll go find him later.

-What is it?-Nothing. Go rest first.

These two words are Jin Que.

Jin Que?

Then what is this word?

Who is it?

It's me.

Big sister. You're back?

If my Lord is busy, I'll come again later.

Big sister!

There is nothing going on with us. You two talk first.

Jin Que.

You go back first. There is something I need to do with your sister.

Was the expedition successful? Why did you only return now?

Things didn't go smoothly, so I came back late.

That is good. There is something I need to discuss with you.

Big sister!

Big sister.

What's wrong?

You used some good tactics.

What?

-You want me to marry to the king?-That is the best way.

Why is it me?

Because you are our household's best assassin.

You were personally trained by me, as well as the one I trust most.

Because of this...you want to send me out.

Correct.

Is it not because of Jin Que?

It's not because you want to keep her by your side?

No. Ying Ge, I've told you before that only you can do this. Jin Que cannot.

Do not forget that you are my best assassin.

You can only listen to orders.

So...

my Lord thinks he doesn't need to consider my feelings?

In your heart, I am only a tool, right?

I've said so. You are the person I trust most.

You are my best assassin.

-If you don't have any other orders, I'll go first.-Wait.

What is in your hand?

Nothing. It's nothing important.

I was completely loyal to you.

And you've never cared!

Big sister!

I don't want to see you. Go out.

-Big sister.-Go out!

I know what the Duke said to you. Why won't you reprimand me?

You must be blaming me, right?

You must be blaming me!

Was it both of your idea?

It wasn't, big sister!

I didn't want things to be like this!

What did you promise me?

Speak...what did you promise me?

Big sister, I know you won't believe me no matter what I say.

But I have only lived until today only because of you! How can I let you enter the palace in my place?

I'll go beg the Duke! There must be a way, there must be a way!

You'll go beg the Duke? What right do you have to do that?

Because he treats you well, because he likes you!

Big sister. What do you want me to do?

-Just what do you want me to do?-I don't want to see you.

Leave. Leave!

My Lord, everything for the birthday celebration has been prepared. I've invited the same actors

from the Eight Harmony theatrical troupe. It's just that this celebration...

What is it? You can just do it as in the past.

My Lord, after you rise to Justice Minister, you punished many greedy officials.

You also offended some people in the court.

-A lot of court officials have already said that..-Said what?

Said that they won't come for your birthday.

I don't mind about those petty people. Just do things as in the past.

If they won't come, then give their food to the commoners.

You are very intelligent, my Lord. This way, the commoners can celebrate with you.

-You will also earn a good reputation. -Well said.

-You can go.-Yes.

My Lord, you cannot do this!

You cannot let big sister marry to the king!

If she doesn't enter the palace, then you will. Seems like you want to be the king's concubine.

You know that I'm not someone who is greedy for wealth!

You know...why I must do this.

Okay okay, don't cry. My heart will hurt if you cry like that.

My Lord, can you not let big sister enter the palace?

If you do this, what am I supposed to do?

Jin Que, do you know what you are to me?

-Your maid.-Then can a maid tell their master what they should do or not?

But-!

I do love you very much. You can also choose not to want this love.

But you must think it through. If you lose this love,

you will be no different from the other maids in the villa. What right do you have to tell me what to do and what not to do?

My Lord, why are you like this?

Okay okay, don't cry.

You don't have to care about Ying Ge. You don't have the ability to anyway.

But she is my big sister! How can I not care about her?

How about this? Don't worry. In a bit, I'll think of something.

-Really?-Of course.

Then I'll go work now.

How pretty! This is great!

Good!

Good!

Good!

Do it again! Good! Good!

Good!

Let's go that way.

-My Lord, look at that!-How is it?

So pretty! So good!

Good!

Hurry and go! Go!

Big sister!

Jin Que!

Are you okay?

Don't be afraid.

♫ 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? ♫