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[Investiture of the Gods]

[Episode 13]

Wu Ji.

Where the heck did you go?

I'll chop you in half!

Hide!

Where did you go and hide?

Hey!

I'm returning this to you.

Take it!

Thanks.

There's a perfectly good bowl of beef

and you didn't eat one bite of it?

This is a good wine. Eating meat will ruin the wine's flavor.

You're crazy.

If you won't eat it, I will.

- It's not bad. - Hey, Brother.

Am I a criminal or a guest?

Brother,

do you know that I can't eat premium sauced beef like this in a whole year?

If I were you and I could eat such good sauced beef,

- I wouldn't care if I were a criminal or a guest. - That's right.

But when will you let me out?

Don't worry! When Sir Dongbo's second messenger arrives

and proves that your testimony is true, naturally, you'll be freed.

The aroma of the Ma Noodle House combines a hundred flavors and has spread ten-thousand miles!

Each individual noodle is rolled repeatedly thousands of times and with the dew of the Queen Mother!

Go inside and eat some noodles! Come and eat noodles! Eat one bowl and we'll give you another one for free.

Miss, do you still remember us? We came to eat noodles.

Let go!

Miss, our Young Master came personally⁠—

Bi De.

Why are you here again?

I missed... I missed your manor's noodles.

There are noodle restaurants everywhere. There are tons of good places to eat.

Why do you need to come here to eat noodles?

Is your dad, Jiang Ziya, home?

My dad isn't at home. There's a noodle restaurant right over there. Go there to eat!

Then before you dad returns,

would you like to accompany me inside and eat a bowl of noodles?

I need to stay outside to welcome customers. If I go inside to eat noodles, who'll promote the restaurant?

It's such a hot day.

You really should take a rest. If I'm sweating like this, then you must feel even stuffier.

Right, with noodles as delicious as your manor's,

if you eat a bowl, you will want a second. There will be tons of returning customers. You don't need to promote it at all.

With this time, why not take a break?

That's right... What you said does make sense.

- I'm not eating anymore. Let's go! - What's with this?

- Go in and eat noodles. What's wrong? Where are you all going? - Take the money and let's go.

Where did my customers go?

I just invited them to go outside.

I gave them each 50 coins

and each of them were dancing with joy.

Do you think you can take over just because you have money? What's so great about being wealthy?

Xiao E, I'm sorry. I asked him to do that.

What do you want? Why did you make him do that? Do you even have a conscience?

Miss, our crown⁠—

Our Young Master is not someone who can eat noodles with people with such lowly identities as them.

Isn't it just to eat a bowl of noodles?

What's so important about rank or identity? Why can't he eat with them?

- Are you done talking? - Bi De.

Miss Xiao E, if you don't like me,

then I can only be thick-skinned and sit here.

You won't chase out your customers, will you?

Aren't you so powerful and well-known?

Tell me. Can you scare me with your identity?

I am Yin Jiao.

"Yin Jiao." Who's Yin Jiao?

I've never heard of him, nor have I seen him before.

Whose family's Young Master are you?

Don't interrogate me anymore. Let's just drop this.

Right! Other than noodles, does your manor sell anything else?

You want to eat something else?

We have beef, smoked fish, and fragrant wine. We have lots. Whatever you want, we have it.

The taste is at the top of its game, a first-choice candidate. It will definitely suit Young Master's identity.

Really? Since you have fragrant wine, why don't I invite you to drink a bowl of wine?

Who do you think you are that you need me to drink with you?

No! I came following the words of others.

Along the way, I kept hearing people praise you.

This restaurant has only been opened for two days, yet your name is famous on eight streets.

Oh right! The people on those roads all say that your manor's noodles are really delicious.

Although, mainly, they were praising you.

So... Even such a respectable Young Master like you

wants to invite me to drink with him?

- We'll pay you double. Are you drinking or not? - I'll drink! Why not?

Who's afraid of who?

Bro, bring up two jugs of wine!

Okay!

Here's the wine.

Why are you two here again? What business are you here for?

We come if we want to. We don't need any reason to come.

The wine is here. Are you drinking, too?

This young master insisted on inviting me to drink.

One bowl is ten coins! Count it carefully!

- Okay! - That can't do.

How could we only take ten coins a bowl?

I can drink with you, but

with an identity like yours, how could you be compared to those common folk?

So as for the price, it has to suit your identity.

One bowl for thirty coins. How about it?

No problem! I'll pay whatever price you name.

Although... I want to ask, what if you drink yourself drunk?

Look at me carefully! Could I become drunk?

- What is your alcohol tolerance? - I don't know.

- You've never drunk too much? - Of course not! I've never drunk wine since I was born until now.

What about you?

I've been drinking wine since I was born.

It's your turn.

- I'm fine. - Bring more wine. Bring more wine.

Brother, bring a lot of wine.

Wait! Why have I not seen Jiang Ziya? Where did he go?

Why are you looking for my master?

Everyone is here but him. I was only asking because I was curious.

My master is busy.

Master, why did those two from the Yin family come here?

Aren't they here to drink?

You⁠— You must've played some sort of trick again.

You think everything's strange because you're inexperienced. I really can drink without getting drunk.

What are you going to do?

If I don't get drunk I'm playing tricks? Is it at fault to not get drunk?

Are you really okay? Do you know how much wine you drank?

My young master can hold his ground against a few strong men.

Yet this time, how could he not win against a woman?

Seems like Young Master is hiding something.

If he is swarmed with thoughts, it's natural that he'll get drunk faster.

That one is free without any worries.

Naturally, she won't get drunk even after a thousand drinks.

Then, did you already predict that she wouldn't get drunk?

I'm only just a man. How could I predict so many things?

I've watched clouds for a lifetime and I can only guess if tomorrow will be clear or rainy.

We're done with drinking. We're leaving!

Go back and get some good sleep! A hangover from wine can be really strong.

Brother! Young Master! Take care! I'll wait for you to come back.

Master, don't you think there's something strange about this?

Why isn't Xiao E drunk?

You'll know what you have to know sooner or later.

Say, will the rain come down or not tomorrow?

- That... - Young Master, you've awakened?

Does that young miss look down on me?

Today, I even proudly boasted about my ability.

And I also got drunk to this point.

Exactly! You should drink with restraint.

When we go back, the empress will probably scold us again.

However, that old man named Jiang Ziya...

Yes, I heard about it, too.

By the way,

didn't that young miss invite me to eat at her place?

I was thinking that, too.

Your Highness!

Master's Wife, this is the money from the wine.

Wow, it's even bigger than the gold dates.

These are gold discs!

Master's Wife, then can I take a break for two days?

We've only just started to make money.

Master's Wife, I want to learn martial arts from my master.

What martial arts could he have? Last time, he couldn't even fix a hole in the roof.

Master's Wife, just let me have a two-day break.

I even earned the money in advance.

Master's Wife!

- Please. - Okay, okay.

If you have something to say, say it well. Don't pinch me.

How about this? Rest for one day.

Really? Okay.

If it's one day, it's one day. It's better than no days.

Besides, Master's Wife, a day can be really long.

How long could one day be? As long as it could be, I'll just cut it off with my vegetable knife.

Jian'er, take off your clothes.

Master's Wife, what are you doing?

The business is closing for one day.

I was asking why you want me to take my clothes off.

I bought new clothes. One set for everyone in the family.

You have to take off your clothes to change into them.

Oh, thanks.

Take it all off. Take it off.

There's a whole set from innerwear to outerwear here.

- Oh, okay. - Change into it.

- Change into it and see if it fits. - Okay.

Brother, let's go practice martial arts!

What are you looking at? It's not like this is money.

Get lost!

Change into it. Don't worry, change!

Let me ask you.

When that tall dumb one left, did he tell you where he went?

He said he'd become a vagabond wandering the ends of the horizons.

Wandering? What do you mean?

It means... He went to stroll around... to play.

If he goes off without coming back, wouldn't I have wasted 99 coins?

Master's Wife, why are you heartbroken over that small sum?

Doesn't the tree have gold dates? Why don't you try it again?

Exactly! How could I have forgotten this? I'll go and check it.

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Is Master's shelf really that big? It's been half a day and he has not arrived.

Master has his deserved dignity.

Then, does he have more dignity than skill?

This isn't something you should ask. Just believe in Master.

Xiao E, how many days did your master's wife allow you to rest?

- Seven days. - Seven days?

Good. Good. If something goes wrong, you're responsible for it, not me.

Master, rest assured! She said

that I already pinched her heart to pieces.

I think you went through a whole commotion to beg her again.

Master, I haven't seen Senior Wu Ji for days. Could something have gone wrong?

Life and death depend on fate. All are decided by the heavens. Just let him be!

- Master. - What will come will naturally come and what will go will naturally go. Don't worry!

Master, pass on your magic to me.

Pass on my magic?

Let me think! Pass on my magic...

Master, time flies as fast as the sun sets.

In a blink, seven days will be over. Think of it quickly!

Don't fret!

Everything in the world has its own unique power.

Everything in the world has its own unique power.

They are called the Five Origins of Form.

People are the origins of all.

Going along will result in success, going against will harvest failure. (T/N: Bend with the wind.)

What do you think the Five Forms are?

Metal, wood, water, fire, earth.

Many mortals think that the Five Forms are

gold, wood, water, fire, and earth.

In fact,

this is only what it appears to be.

The Five Forms that ordinary mortals see

are actually dead.

They saw a fire burning the roof

so they believe fire brings disaster.

They forgot that fire can cook food and cast metal.

They saw rain water nourish everything so they forgot

that a flash flood can also swallow lives.

They thought they knew it all.

In reality, they were unlearned.

Because they were unlearned, they acted brazenly.

In the end, their actions foiled their success.

They even thought that they were fearless.

Xiao E, do you think this should be called fearless?

Fearless?

Shouldn't it be called a "Big Fool?"

Sometimes, only big fools like them

can dare to do things that normal people would never dare to think of or do.

So, in the end, are they big fools or great heroes?

We can only find out in the end.

I don't care if I'm a big fool or a great hero.

When I meet an obstacle, I'll do what I have to do.

As for what I want to do, I won't care if I succeed, I'll just do it first.

You do what you want according to the law of Heaven.

You brat, your perception is very broad.

Greetings, Your Majesty.

Help me prepare my war chariot.

Let the crown prince familiarize himself with it.

That horse has a bad temper.

If it doesn't listen to commands, just let the crown prince harshly whip it.

I will work on it right away.

What do you have to say?

I'm afraid His Highness the Crown Prince won't be able to go anytime soon.

Your Majesty.

You useless thing.

What are you doing? If you kill my son, I won't be able to live anymore either!

- Your Majesty! - Then die, all of you!

What's the use of keeping useless garbage like him?

What are you doing? He is merely drunk, nothing more.

Ask him! Why did he drink himself to this state?

He should be preparing to lead troops.

My dignity will be trampled by you until nothing's left!

But who hasn't ever been drunk before?

Your Majesty, aren't you drunk every day, too?

Everyone can get drunk, I know that.

Look at him!

He's like a dead dog. (T/N: dog = derogatory phrase)

If I let him lead the troops, everyone would be killed because of him!

Just never mind.

Let him stay in Kunde Palace with you.

I will have another son sooner or later.

Jiao'er! Jiao'er!

Bi De, why is the crown prince drunk like this?

Tell me!

You all may retreat. I want to rest for a bit.

What is this?

Powder. Something women use.

Don't waste your energy.

If he doesn't come, who's going to look at you?

If he doesn't come, I'll just go over to him.

If you go, will he want to see you?

It's calm and quiet in the palace right now.

I believe His Majesty must be very bored.

Of course, he'll want to see me.

Do you really think the silence in the palace is real?

Don't you know what thing is getting ready to create problems in this silence?

Speak more clearly.

Crown Prince Yin Jiao is drunk and fell unconscious.

- Sons will become like their fathers. For His Majesty, this is normal. - It may not be so.

He irritated His Majesty.

The empress and His Majesty had a fierce argument.

Right now, we need to rely on the Marquis of the East to calm the chaos.

This tyrant is not muddled at all about things like this.

Fights and arguments will happen; but as of now, he won't really turn on them.

The reason why he doesn't come see you is that he doesn't want to anger the empress.

I said if he doesn't come, I'll just go over to him.

Let me ask you again.

If you go, will he want to see you?

Consort Huang has gone to see Huang Feihu already.

It seems that the empress has already started her scheme.

Daji, remember.

The calm in the royal palace can never be a real calmness.

I'll pinch off your head, then skin you if I have to, then my wish will be resolved.

His Majesty's decree! Citizens, abide!

Strengthening the city! Drafting strong men!

His Majesty's decree! Citizens, abide!

[Phoenix voicing]

- You're slacking off again? - Twisting my ear again?

- What are you writing? - A word for a Phoenix making noise for nine days.

Where are you going to use this word?

Last time, Brother Wu Ji said I didn't know how to properly read.

He said something like... my mouth is growing on the wrong end?

Let me tell you. You mustn't ever take a liking to

Yang Jian and Wu Ji. They don't deserve you. When I birthed you⁠—

I know, "a phoenix flew into your womb." You've already said it so many times.

Really! You are destined to live the life of a noble lady.

I'm waiting to enjoy your splendor when I get old. Otherwise, how could I dote on you so much?

Dote on me? With this? This is called doting on me?

- What are you doing? - I'm going to boil water so my dad can soak his feet.

Don't lie to me with that again. Are you going to write "feng," "ming," "jiu," and "tian" again?

- I'm not. - Let me be honest with you.

Yang Jian's outer appearance really isn't bad, but he looks so unreliable.

Don't let him cheat your money with his looks.

Also, about that Big Brother Wu Ji of yours.

He's not truly stupid, but he has too many secrets. He's not a good option.

It's fine if you joke around with them, but don't take it seriously.

Oh no! Wu Ji went out for such a long time and he still isn't back.

Could something have happened? They're yelling for able-bodied young men outside.

Don't let them steal his money and then have him suffer a beating.

- Quickly go find him. - Such a bother.

Quickly go! You mustn't take a liking to him!

The wrath of the God of Fire...

- Older Brother, are you not tired at all? - Ignite the nameless flame!

Why be so serious about it?

I have to rescue my younger sister.

Your sister?

What happened to your sister?

Where is she?

The wrath of the God of Fire...

Oh, that handkerchief with the butterfly embroidery...

Is it hers?

- I didn't steal it! - I don't believe you.

The wrath of the God of Fire, ignite the nameless flame!

I wonder about that butterfly. Where does it want to go?

The wrath of the God of Fire... The wrath-

The wrath of the God of Fire, ignite the nameless flame!

Ignite the nameless flame!

The wrath of the God of Fire...

ignite the nameless flame!

Look!

Hey.

Look!

- What happened? - It lit the flame!

I'm so sincerely touched that I could fly!

- Are you afraid of fire? - Who's scared? I'm not scared of it.

Why do you keep looking at me?

- I'm looking to see if you're a demon. - You're the one who's a demon.

Wait! No, I'm looking to see if you're a wild beast.

- You're the one who's a wild beast. - If you're not, then why are you afraid of fire?

This is a reaction only wild beasts would have.

You dare to talk nonsense again?

So, you really are some kind of wild beast or demon.

Say it again! Do you believe that I won't stab you to death?

Is that necessary? I was just joking with you.

Miss, Uncle Zhang is not in at the moment, come tomorrow instead!

Okay, thank you.

Uncle Zhang! This lady is looking for you.

- Looking for me? - Uncle Zhang! Were you knocked over by a messenger a few days ago?

Uncle Zhang! I'm from Ma Noodle House. Do you remember me?

I recognize you. I recognize you.

Why are you running away?

That person won't be able to live.

If I don't run, the government will come causing trouble.

Tell me. Who won't live?

His Majesty has passed a decree.

Uncle Zhang, hurry and explain to me.

There's nothing to say. Why do you keep following me?

Could it be that the chap who carries the wooden sword is your man?

No, he's not. He's just a worker at my noodle restaurant.

That's all the more reason to not bother with him. He's an outsider.

That's right! He is my man.

So please! I beg you, tell me about him.

- I don't know. - Then, where did he go?

It's just that I've got some guts, so I stole a peek.

If it were someone else, he would've been scared out of his wits and long run away.

But no matter how much guts I have,

I wouldn't dare to go up and ask.

- He went in that direction. - That direction?

That's the manor of Prince Wucheng...

His Majesty has issued a decree!

The country is in peace, but the capital is in disrepair,

which doesn't match with its reputation.

Within 100 li of Zhaoge,

two in every three of you will need to enlist.

What kind of world is this? Girl, I can't help you.

I have to go home. Why don't you go home as well?

This world is so unfair. I'll go first. I'm leaving.

There's a man called Wu Ji inside, right? He's there! I know he's in there.

I said there isn't. This isn't a place girls can enter and exit as they wish.

You're lying! Someone saw the man the messenger ran into being taken here a few days ago with his own eyes.

If you still won't leave⁠— If you still won't leave, I'll lock you up!

Sir.

Sir, Her Highness the Noble Consort asks to speak with you.

Is that person locked up?

I'm talking about the lad called Wu Ji.

Sir, rest assured. He's locked up in the warehouse.

- Did he make any commotion to escape? - This person is quite honest.

He just goes to soak in some sun and makes some straw shoes.

It's just that he's a bit strange.

- How is he strange? - He drank two big jugs of wine,

but he didn't even take one bite of the premium beef.

I ate all of it.

Sir, I'm sorry. I wasted your fragrant wine.

Fifteen years ago, Grand Duke of the West, Ji Chang, visited their place.

The people used cows to plow their fields.

He taught these people how to farm.

Killing cows means capital punishment.

Cows have their uses, why must we kill them?

- You are from Western Qi? - The shores and Mount Qi.

I am familiar with them, but I am not a person of Western Qi.

Nothing compares to the toughness of dark ebony wood. It takes 300 years to harvest.

It is a product of Northern Huang.

Marquis of the North treats this as a treasure.

I am merely a commoner, how could I have connections with the Marquis of the North?

I also didn't know that sword was so precious.

To be frank, the miasma in Northern Huang is bad.

It's not easy to live there.

In the past, I was hunting and entered a swamp.

I carelessly grabbed onto a dark tree and it saved my life.

I never thought this dark wood would be so valuable.

With three leopard hides, I was able to find a woodsmith to create this sword.

Each state has its own style and custom.

The soles in one state were woven in one direction,

while in the other, they were woven in crossing,

shaped like a herringbone.

These old shoes on your feet

were originally made from Longyou Green Hemp vines.

But these particular ones were made from Donglu weeds.

You have walked everywhere: north, south, east, and west.

Prince Wucheng has a discerning eye.

I am a farmer who only knows to

work when the sun rises and rest when the sun sets.

Where I've been in the north, south, east, and west.

I'm afraid I cannot remember.

Bold madman, you really think you are a king?

- You have eyes without pupils? (T/N: to not recognize the situation) - Guards!

Prince Wucheng, what crime have I committed?

Can a peasant really read maps clearly,

have sound reasoning, and be literate?

In dire straits without fear

and remain so calm in chaos? Compared to such a peasant,

I'm afraid even I am inferior to him.

Remain calm?

I simply have some nerve and enough righteousness.

Wait to talk until you win. If you don't win,

I'll regard you as a spy and drag your body out to feed the dogs.

I have committed no crimes.

If you want to kill or torture me, just do as you wish.

Brother Wu Ji, you're really here! Why have they seized me?

Let us go! Let us go!

Quickly, let us go!

I never expected the dignified Prince Wucheng would use a little girl to threaten me.

If this got out, wouldn't you be worried about being laughed at by others?

Haven't you asked around

when has a prince ever used reasons with people?

Reputation! If I kill you both, who would know?

Brother Wu Ji!

This girl and I only met by chance.

We had a brief encounter.

Killing or torturing, do whatever you wish.

Xiao E, move the firewood over there.

Why don't you have any judgment? Leaving it here. It will get in the way.

- Hurry up! - I'll get it!

- Move aside. - Don't be mad. I was just kidding with you.

Am I not a monster? Stay away from me.

Yang Jian, are you not busy that you have nothing to do?

I'm busy. I'm very busy! I have to go practice the spells Master taught me.

Stupid spells. Listen! Lan Ying has been out half a day looking for that big dummy.

Quickly go to find and bring her back. Hurry up and go!

Be careful on the road! They're grabbing strong men, so it's chaotic outside.

Xiao E, hurry up and get to work.

Little Brother, you still dare to walk on the streets?

Don't you know they're catching strong men out there?

I was wondering why no one was on the street.

Hurry and go home. Go home!

Thanks a lot, Uncle, but I came out to find a person.

Not now. Just go home!

Oh, no. Hopefully, this guy wasn't captured by anyone.

- Thank you. - Hurry.

What? Meeting by chance?

You said you and I have absolutely no relationship.

Who did I come here for?

Let me tell you! Do you think I'm really your worker

just because I did a few days of chores for your family?

Hurry and leave!

Did you hear? He wants me to leave!

There's not a bit of relationship between us.

Let me go!

This little girl is making a ruckus in my manor without regard to life or death.

- Guards! Execute her! - Yes.

Wait!

Prince Wucheng, why use such a big weapon for a little girl?

If I win, can her life be spared?

Let's talk when you win.

Watch out!

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♫ Like water flowing through the years ♫

♫ Bid farewell to life and death ♫

♫ A chaotic world shakes the mist ♫

♫ The divide is love or hate ♫

♫ To fall is foolish ♫

♫ Roaming about and meeting again ♫

♫ Sincerely exiled to a faraway place ♫

♫ What's done is done ♫

♫ You and me have different ways ♫

♫ How do you know Heaven and man are forever separated ♫

♫ But when I come back ♫

♫ Dedicated heart and soul. Exchange jades ♫

♫ A moment in this world. To never forget ♫

♫ Seeing through Heaven. Overgrown and flourishing ♫

♫ Who's following? Who's following ♫

♫ It's hard to let go. Happiness and suffering ♫

♫ Only understanding tears after laughter ♫

♫ Just want to be with you ♫

♫ Struggling with the order of impermanence ♫

♫ Struggling with the order of impermanence ♫

♫ Promises don't change. Oaths don't change ♫

♫ Coming together and separating is also fearless ♫

♫ Using a lifetime to go in a circle ♫

♫ Is regretful... is remorseful ♫

♫ It's hard to let go. Happiness and suffering ♫

♫ Only understanding tears after laughter ♫

♫ Just want to be with you ♫

♫ Struggling with the order of impermanence ♫

♫ Struggling with the order of impermanence ♫

♫ Promises don't change. Oaths don't change ♫

♫ Coming together and separating is also fearless ♫

♫ Using a lifetime to go in a circle ♫

♫ Is regretful... is remorseful ♫

♫ Is regretful... is remorseful ♫

♫ Never regret ♫