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Daiei Productions Presents
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YOKIHI
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Produced by Masaichi Nagata,
Run Run Shaw
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Screenplay by Matsutaro Kawaguchi,
Yoshikata Yoda, Masashige Narusawa
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Cinematography by Kohei Sugiyama
Sound by Kunio Hashimoto
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Art Direction by Hiroshi Mizutani
Historical Research by Lu Shi-hou
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Music by Fumio Hayasaka
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Cast
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Yang Yu-huan/Kuei-fei - Machiko Kyo
Emperor Hs�an-tsung - Masayuki Mori
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An Lu-shan - So Yamamura
Kao Li-hsi - Eitaro Shindo
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Yang Chao/Kuo-chung - Sakae Ozawa
Princess Yen-chun - Haruko Sugimura
Hung-tao - Yoko Minamida
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Chen Hsuan-li - Bontaro Miyake
Premier Li Lin-fu - Tatsuya Ishiguro
Yang Hsien - Isao Yamagata
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Directed by Kenji Mizoguchi
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- We have come to take you away, sire
- Please make yourself ready
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Where are you taking me?
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- To the Palace of the West, sire
- What?
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The Palace of the West?
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You're going to confine me there?
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- Yes, sire
- No!
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I refuse to leave here
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I shall remain here
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Here, at least I can listen
to the sounds of the city...
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...and there are many distractions
to console me in my solitude
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Go tell the Emperor that
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Tell my son...
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...not to cause his old father
any further suffering
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But it is the Emperor's order
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We must carry out his imperial order
to the letter
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Please, make yourself ready to leave
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You insult me!
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Get out!
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Out!
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Out!
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Kuei-fei...
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Kuei-fei...
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Where are you, my love?
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Are you watching over mefrom somewhere beyond the grave?
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Alas, I am too old now...
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... for any pleasuresthis world may offer me
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I wish only to see you again
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Any place without your presence...
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... is unbearable to me
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Kuei-fei...
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... where are you?
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Well done.
You all played very well
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I wasn't too sure of the piece at first...
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...but I very much enjoyed your rendition
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I think it is one of Your Majesty's
masterpieces
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However, there is a certain
underlying sadness to it, sire
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How can you expect me to compose
anything joyous, the way I feel?
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Majesty, you are the most
fortunate person in the Empire
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Look at me, do I really
seem that fortunate?
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Fortune is not a mere corollary
of one's social status
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If I were truly fortunate...
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...then I would be able to compose
more joyous pieces of music
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This piece was composed
in honour of my late wife
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Well... let us play the next movement
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Your Majesty...
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...Premier Li wishes
for an audience with you...
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...to discuss pressing affairs of state
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And as your schedule
must be strictly observed...
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...I must ask you kindly
to finish now for today
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Thank you, everybody
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Wait
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I just want to try this last piece
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Premier Li, you can wait a little longer
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I fear I cannot, Majesty
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Besides myself, you are to address
several foreign ambassadors, sire
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We also have to plan
your journey details
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Affairs of state must always
take precedence, sire
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You constantly interfere
with my pleasures...
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...and bind me to ridiculous
schedules and ceremonies!
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You distract His Majesty
from his duties of governance
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Get out!
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- Majesty...
- What is it?
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Please look at this statue
of the Bodhisattva...
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...that came in tribute
from the Silla Kingdom of Korea
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She is truly a work of great beauty
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And who is this?
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You honour me
by giving her recognition, Majesty
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I have taken the liberty of selecting
this highly capable lady...
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...to take care of all your needs, sire
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It's unnecessary
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Nobody can take the place
of the late Empress
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Just forget about it
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I heard that His Majesty
turned her down
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Did he refuse you?
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It wasn't your fault
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We may be the most beautiful
women in the capital...
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...but we're just not beautiful enough
for His Imperial Majesty, that's all!
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You just have to accept your fate
with good grace
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Oh, welcome, sire!
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General An Lu-shan has arrived!
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Welcome
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Oh, welcome, sire
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What a shame. I really thought
your daughter would be accepted
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She failed, despite all your intercessions
on our behalf
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What a shame
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That's put an end
to all our plans, General
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Not so. All is not lost yet
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Her acceptance would have
hastened things along, that's all
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All our hopes are dashed
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She's the third sister to be rejected
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I'll end up working here
and never getting on in life
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General, please take me with you
to your fortress
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- And what would you do there?
- But I've no future here in the capital
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I'd rather be an official under you,
General...
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...then I could take bribes
and get rich quick!
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You sound desperate,
and I don't hire such desperate men
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I'll worry about it later.
General, let's have a drink
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- Good
- Come right this way
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- Let's drink
- You go on ahead...
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What's up with you? Look lively!
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Master Kao will be arriving soon.
Let's go
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Even on the branches of the willowsThroughout the town...
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Hey, the guests have arrived!
Stop that singing!
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- Who is she?
- She's my youngest cousin
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Same family as the others?
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She's their half-sister. A country girl,
just arrived from the mountains
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- General?
- Wait...
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So, you're a daughter
of the Yang family?
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I'm more like their servant
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Hey!
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Show me your face
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Please leave me alone,
I have work to do
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Hey!
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What are you doing?
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What are you doing to me?
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What...?
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You're quite a beauty
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Let go of me!
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You're wasted here in the kitchen
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General! What are you doing
in this place?
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- I've just found a real treasure
- What?
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This one, here!
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That was a real shame
your daughter was rejected
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No, not at all, one can't expect
the daughter of a mere restaurateur...
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...to attract the attention of His Majesty
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It was our fault for thinking
above our station
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What do you mean, brother,
that it was our fault?
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You want to run this restaurant
for the rest of your life?
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Well, I don't! I want to be someone
and get on in life!
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I just think differently from you
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You want to use your daughters
to further your own ambitions
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What's wrong with that? I'm doing it
for the honour of the Yang Family
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For the prosperity of the whole family
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I'm only doing the right thing
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No, your motives are evil...
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Stop
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- Let me see how you look in these
- No!
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Don't answer back! Put them on quickly!
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If I put those on,
everyone will just laugh at me!
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What a child! Come here
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I'm just a country peasant
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Since my mother died, I've been forced
to work as a maid in the kitchens
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You treat me worse than a dog!
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Everyone has to start somewhere
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Take me for instance, my father
was a foreigner in this country
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I suffered enormous prejudice
and was maltreated as a child
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But human beings have a destiny...
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...and if you don't grasp at good fortune
then you'll regret it for life
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Don't you see, you have been presented
with a wonderful opportunity?
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Right then, try these robes on
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And then what?
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We're going to see
where your destiny lies
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You've never realised
how beautiful you are?
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No, not at all
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Well, it's up to me
to convince you otherwise
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But you must be aware of your beauty,
before you can convince others to see it
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Yes?
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Get dressed quickly
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Follow the General's kind advice
and put this robe on
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Others may envy us...
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...but our low birth stops us
from progressing further
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Is it only the Li family
that can gain advancement?
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There's nothing we can do
about it for the present
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No one can stand in the way
of Premier Li Lin-fu
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It's unfortunate the Emperor
wasn't attracted to your daughter
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He can't forget the late Empress
Wu-hui, can he?
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She was a wonderful Empress
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There could be no other like her
in this world
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Yes, there could be, Master Kao!
There could be another Wu-hui!
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You're not the only one who wishes
to see Empress Wu-hui reincarnated
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Those who support the Emperor
wish it, too
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- Another Empress Wu-hui, you say?
- Yes, another. See for yourself
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It's Yu-huan, isn't it?
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She's beautiful
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You're such fools!
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How could you hide such a jewel
in your kitchens?
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Who is this?
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My youngest cousin, Yu-huan
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From here, we're heading
for the convent on Mount Li
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I will ask the Mother Abbess
to present you to His Majesty's court
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She is a relative of the Emperor
and he trusts her implicitly
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Master Kao is already there
waiting for us
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At last, our luck is going to change
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I have no doubt that you will attract
the Emperor's attention
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As a reward for finding you...
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...I will be called back to the capital
in triumph and made a minister
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And as the highest ranking concubine,
you shall enjoy a most glorious life
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You must take full advantage
of the fact that you were born beautiful
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What's wrong?
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Why are you so quiet?
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Don't you understand,
if you become an imperial concubine...
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...great status and honour
will be bestowed upon all your family?
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And I will simply become a tool
for the family to use...
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...just as I was when I was forced
to work in their kitchens
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Not at all!
This is for your own happiness
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Our rewards will be
a mere fraction of yours
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You must understand that
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Everything will turn out just fine...
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Just fine
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So, from this point onwards...
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...everything about your past
will be extinguished
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What do you think of her,
Mother Abbess?
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A lovely girl
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- Everything is prepared, madam
- This girl is your servant
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She will obey your every whim
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Please allow me
to show you to your room
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Do you think she will be
to the Emperor's liking?
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Mother Abbess...
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Just as you recommended Wu-hui
as a wife for the Emperor...
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...I would like to propose her suitability
as an imperial consort
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Do you think the Emperor trusts you
more than he does me?
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I'm not saying that at all. I mean...
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Master Kao...
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...do you have any idea how much
the Emperor trusts my judgement?
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- Of course I do, but...
- Then be silent!
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Yes, madam
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It was I who instructed
the Empress Wu-hui
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And I will mould this girl
in the same way
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You will see, I will make her
worthy of the Emperor
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Yes, madam
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His Majesty has arrived
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He's walking in the Plum Tree Garden
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I've been told to fetch you,
it's time for you to meet him
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Do you think I'll be all right
dressed like this?
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You look very beautiful
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If I am not to the Emperor's liking...
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...I'll end up being confined
to his harem...
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...to live out the rest of my days
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You mustn't concern yourself
with such things
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I think the Emperor will be amazed
when he sees how beautiful you are
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What kind of a man is the Emperor?
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What kind of things does he like?
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How did Wu-hui manage
to capture his heart?
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Please tell me
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The Emperor is a very
kind-hearted person
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00:24:54,203 --> 00:24:58,105
And he greatly appreciates
people who show sincerity
250
00:25:00,309 --> 00:25:05,406
The more you listen to his music,
the more you will understand him
251
00:25:06,982 --> 00:25:08,415
I see...
252
00:25:26,502 --> 00:25:29,403
It is time for you to take some tea,
Majesty
253
00:25:29,505 --> 00:25:33,373
I'm enjoying looking at the plum
blossoms, I don't want any tea
254
00:25:33,475 --> 00:25:39,038
But your physician has given
strict instructions, Majesty
255
00:25:39,148 --> 00:25:42,447
Why do you all constantly
try to impede me?
256
00:25:44,086 --> 00:25:50,025
You don't even allow me
to enjoy my leisure as I wish
257
00:25:50,125 --> 00:25:52,992
Please do not chastise me, Majesty...
258
00:25:53,095 --> 00:25:58,465
...I am simply following
the strict rules of court etiquette
259
00:25:58,567 --> 00:26:03,095
Please, if you would kindly make
your way to the tea house...
260
00:26:53,989 --> 00:26:55,422
Your Majesty...
261
00:27:05,868 --> 00:27:09,429
Even in the distance,
the plum blossoms look so beautiful
262
00:27:11,907 --> 00:27:14,933
It's not only the plum blossom
that is beautiful...
263
00:27:15,043 --> 00:27:21,175
...there is also a beautiful girl
in full blossom, Majesty
264
00:27:27,522 --> 00:27:32,016
I would like to express the colour and
scent of the plum blossoms in music
265
00:28:49,104 --> 00:28:53,734
I would like to be left alone
this evening, please
266
00:28:54,042 --> 00:28:56,510
Thank you. You may go now
267
00:28:59,214 --> 00:29:01,045
You are dismissed
268
00:29:31,446 --> 00:29:34,745
Master Kao, why are you still here?
269
00:29:44,292 --> 00:29:50,162
Your Majesty, I understand your grief
at the loss of Empress Wu-hui...
270
00:29:50,265 --> 00:29:52,699
...but to continue mourning her
like this...
271
00:29:52,801 --> 00:29:56,794
I'm in no mood to listen
to your sermons this evening
272
00:29:58,573 --> 00:30:02,441
I asked you to leave me alone
this evening. Understand?
273
00:30:02,544 --> 00:30:04,239
Yes, sire
274
00:30:06,515 --> 00:30:10,713
I would like to be left alone
to reminisce about my late Empress
275
00:30:55,330 --> 00:30:57,195
Who are you?
276
00:31:08,176 --> 00:31:12,579
Who allowed you
into my private chambers?
277
00:31:17,452 --> 00:31:19,181
I know...
278
00:31:20,188 --> 00:31:22,554
This must be Kao's doing
279
00:31:26,795 --> 00:31:30,754
Because I talk so much of my late wife...
280
00:31:30,866 --> 00:31:35,530
...he has taken it upon himself
to bring me a woman who looks like her
281
00:31:41,243 --> 00:31:44,440
Your resemblance to Wu-hui is uncanny
282
00:31:44,546 --> 00:31:51,247
However, it is not her body
that I yearn for, but her spirit
283
00:31:53,421 --> 00:31:54,752
Majesty...
284
00:31:54,856 --> 00:31:56,915
No one can replace Wu-hui
285
00:31:57,225 --> 00:32:00,251
Please don't destroy my memories
286
00:32:03,265 --> 00:32:05,256
I wish you to go now
287
00:32:44,739 --> 00:32:48,675
Isn't that the piece I composed
in the Plum Tree Garden?
288
00:32:50,278 --> 00:32:51,973
You play very well
289
00:32:53,281 --> 00:32:54,714
Very well indeed
290
00:32:56,685 --> 00:33:00,280
Did you learn to play that piece
to impress me?
291
00:33:02,891 --> 00:33:06,657
Or did you play it simply
to show me how clever you are?
292
00:33:06,761 --> 00:33:09,992
Not at all, Your Majesty
293
00:33:10,298 --> 00:33:12,323
Why did you play it, then?
294
00:33:14,536 --> 00:33:18,700
I merely wanted to soothe and comfort
your poor heart, Majesty...
295
00:33:18,807 --> 00:33:20,707
...if only for a short moment
296
00:33:22,277 --> 00:33:25,303
My poor heart?
297
00:33:27,682 --> 00:33:29,411
Majesty...
298
00:33:29,517 --> 00:33:32,816
...I did not enter your court
of my own free will
299
00:33:33,755 --> 00:33:37,782
Others will be delighted
if my presence here pleases you
300
00:33:37,892 --> 00:33:41,020
It has nothing to do with me...
301
00:33:41,329 --> 00:33:44,321
...it is the will of those
that brought me here
302
00:33:45,433 --> 00:33:49,665
I am like their puppet
and they pull my strings
303
00:33:51,506 --> 00:33:54,304
I thought I'd have to spend
the rest of my life here...
304
00:33:54,409 --> 00:33:57,401
...like some ornament
at Your Majesty's side
305
00:33:58,813 --> 00:34:04,342
There was nothing I could do but
accept the inevitability of my destiny
306
00:34:06,354 --> 00:34:07,582
But then...
307
00:34:09,357 --> 00:34:13,555
...when I realised how much love
Your Majesty still felt for Wu-hui...
308
00:34:15,363 --> 00:34:18,423
...I felt ashamed of myself
309
00:34:23,505 --> 00:34:28,067
Empress Wu-hui was
a very fortunate person indeed
310
00:34:28,376 --> 00:34:30,537
I never imagined...
311
00:34:30,645 --> 00:34:33,671
...that a woman
could be so loved by a man
312
00:34:34,582 --> 00:34:37,016
I envy Wu-hui
313
00:34:38,887 --> 00:34:44,382
If only I could meet a man who was
as gentle and kind as Your Majesty...
314
00:34:44,492 --> 00:34:47,620
...then I would be happy
315
00:34:51,833 --> 00:34:53,824
I shall take my leave of you, sire
316
00:35:02,677 --> 00:35:04,668
Wait a moment
317
00:35:10,585 --> 00:35:16,023
Up until now, I believed only Wu-hui
could bring happiness into my life
318
00:35:17,425 --> 00:35:18,790
But you...
319
00:35:19,861 --> 00:35:24,127
...of your own accord,
played my composition...
320
00:35:24,432 --> 00:35:26,992
...and gave me great comfort
321
00:35:28,002 --> 00:35:31,699
Moreover,
you have asked for no reward
322
00:35:34,442 --> 00:35:35,966
Above all...
323
00:35:37,445 --> 00:35:42,439
...you spoke to me with honesty,
as you would address any other person
324
00:35:43,785 --> 00:35:47,448
Not even Wu-hui
was ever able to do that
325
00:35:50,859 --> 00:35:54,693
Tell me what your name is
326
00:35:55,997 --> 00:35:59,592
I am Yu-huan of the Yang family,
Your Majesty
327
00:36:03,471 --> 00:36:09,137
Yu-huan, from now on
I wish you to remain close at my side...
328
00:36:09,444 --> 00:36:11,071
...as a friend
329
00:36:12,414 --> 00:36:14,746
Only if you wish, of course
330
00:36:15,683 --> 00:36:17,480
Yes, sire
331
00:36:18,820 --> 00:36:21,448
I would like that very much
332
00:36:23,591 --> 00:36:27,652
That settles it.
You agree to stay at my side?
333
00:36:30,865 --> 00:36:33,459
I take that as a promise
334
00:36:48,616 --> 00:36:50,481
Tomorrow morning...
335
00:36:50,585 --> 00:36:54,646
...I want you to prepare the hot spring
in the Lotus Pool for Yu-huan
336
00:37:52,847 --> 00:37:54,872
Lady Yu-huan...
337
00:37:54,983 --> 00:37:58,646
...since Empress Wu-hui passed away...
338
00:37:58,753 --> 00:38:01,950
...you are the first to have been
allowed to use the Lotus Pool
339
00:38:02,056 --> 00:38:07,722
His Majesty says that spring
has returned to the court!
340
00:38:16,070 --> 00:38:19,062
I can't stay long.
I have to leave tomorrow
341
00:38:21,576 --> 00:38:26,138
It's unfortunate that I have to return
to my old life as a provincial governor...
342
00:38:26,247 --> 00:38:29,580
...without seeing how
Yu-huan is getting along
343
00:38:36,057 --> 00:38:37,991
Does my presence here
embarrass you?
344
00:38:38,092 --> 00:38:39,992
Please, General...
345
00:38:40,094 --> 00:38:42,688
...a governorship is an honourable post
346
00:38:42,797 --> 00:38:44,992
What use is a provincial governorship?
347
00:38:45,099 --> 00:38:47,226
I want a position in the capital
348
00:38:47,335 --> 00:38:52,102
If Li Lin-fu falls from power,
who will be the next premier?
349
00:38:54,108 --> 00:38:57,976
Do you have your sights
set on being premier, General?
350
00:38:58,079 --> 00:39:01,845
One must be ambitious and aim high,
for the premiership...
351
00:39:01,950 --> 00:39:04,111
...or even the imperial throne!
352
00:39:04,953 --> 00:39:06,580
The throne?
353
00:39:07,722 --> 00:39:13,683
You just watch, your little kitchen help
may one day become Empress
354
00:39:15,697 --> 00:39:17,164
You're right...
355
00:39:17,265 --> 00:39:19,597
Anything is possible
356
00:39:21,002 --> 00:39:23,334
I will never abandon my ambitions
357
00:39:23,638 --> 00:39:28,041
If Yu-huan becomes influential,
you won't remain here much longer
358
00:39:28,142 --> 00:39:31,737
General, it seems she's already
been accepted as his mistress
359
00:39:31,846 --> 00:39:34,144
Being one of his harem means nothing
360
00:39:34,248 --> 00:39:39,049
The important thing is for Yu-huan
to rise above the other women in status
361
00:39:39,153 --> 00:39:42,054
The future of the Yang family
depends on it
362
00:39:42,156 --> 00:39:45,148
Don't forget that, Chao!
363
00:39:54,902 --> 00:40:00,204
In accordance with the law, sire,
it is dictated that Lady Cheng must die
364
00:40:03,177 --> 00:40:07,170
I have no recollection
of issuing such an order
365
00:40:09,183 --> 00:40:11,845
You are the servants of a prisoner!
366
00:40:11,953 --> 00:40:15,946
How dare you presume to speak
in front of His Imperial Majesty!
367
00:40:16,057 --> 00:40:17,251
Get out!
368
00:40:17,358 --> 00:40:18,882
Out!
369
00:40:21,195 --> 00:40:26,690
It is strictly forbidden by imperial
decree for any lady in your harem...
370
00:40:26,801 --> 00:40:31,238
...to involve herself
in matters of governance
371
00:40:31,339 --> 00:40:36,777
Therefore the penalty
for such a crime is death
372
00:40:41,683 --> 00:40:46,746
But Lady Cheng only involved herself
in politics...
373
00:40:46,854 --> 00:40:51,086
...because she wanted to secure
a government post for her relative
374
00:40:51,192 --> 00:40:56,425
I am only observing a law that
you yourself decreed, Your Majesty
375
00:40:58,266 --> 00:41:03,329
But laws should be made to safeguard
the well-being of the people
376
00:41:04,872 --> 00:41:08,467
Why can't you use the law
for the benefit of the people?
377
00:41:08,776 --> 00:41:12,143
If Your Majesty should care
to make such laws...
378
00:41:12,246 --> 00:41:15,147
...then I will faithfully carry them out
379
00:41:15,249 --> 00:41:18,741
However, I must insist that if a law...
380
00:41:18,853 --> 00:41:20,184
Enough!
381
00:41:21,222 --> 00:41:23,213
I have no wish to listen to you
382
00:41:48,516 --> 00:41:50,177
Your Majesty...
383
00:41:52,086 --> 00:41:57,786
I thought that you had the power
to do anything that you wished
384
00:42:00,495 --> 00:42:06,297
For years, I was able to do
as I pleased in all matters
385
00:42:08,903 --> 00:42:14,307
But the laws and codes of practice
that I myself made now constrain me...
386
00:42:14,408 --> 00:42:17,935
...and the result
is a curtailment of my powers
387
00:42:19,847 --> 00:42:24,341
Sometimes it is important to relax
and forget all your troubles
388
00:42:27,855 --> 00:42:30,323
Forget all my troubles?
389
00:42:33,795 --> 00:42:36,286
Let me accompany you, Your Majesty
390
00:42:36,397 --> 00:42:39,195
- Where to?
- Into the city
391
00:42:40,201 --> 00:42:45,332
This evening there is an annual festival,
and the whole city will be celebrating
392
00:43:09,597 --> 00:43:11,588
Festival of Lanterns
393
00:43:25,847 --> 00:43:29,146
Hold on to me tightly
so I don't lose you, sire
394
00:43:29,617 --> 00:43:32,211
There are servants from the court
approaching
395
00:43:32,320 --> 00:43:34,083
This way
396
00:43:49,270 --> 00:43:51,261
That was a narrow escape
397
00:44:19,100 --> 00:44:22,331
Is it all right to remove my hood?
It's so uncomfortable
398
00:44:22,436 --> 00:44:25,428
I'm sure we'll be fine here
399
00:44:38,653 --> 00:44:41,952
- How kind of you, sire
- These are for me?
400
00:44:42,056 --> 00:44:45,423
Many thanks. Please, accept these
401
00:44:47,161 --> 00:44:48,992
Won't you try one?
402
00:44:53,968 --> 00:44:55,230
Try it
403
00:45:00,041 --> 00:45:03,499
Tonight, you must do
exactly as I tell you
404
00:45:06,514 --> 00:45:08,175
It's delicious, isn't it?
405
00:45:08,282 --> 00:45:09,647
I'm not sure
406
00:45:09,951 --> 00:45:11,578
Everybody is so kind
407
00:45:11,686 --> 00:45:16,146
This is the first time in a long time
that I've felt so free
408
00:45:16,257 --> 00:45:18,248
Aren't you glad you ventured out?
409
00:45:19,627 --> 00:45:21,618
These sweets are very tasty
410
00:45:22,730 --> 00:45:24,595
Now you see!
411
00:45:42,717 --> 00:45:45,709
We can't allow a pair of lovers
to pass through
412
00:45:46,020 --> 00:45:50,184
- Why not?
- You have to drink before you can pass
413
00:45:50,291 --> 00:45:55,194
- I don't want to trouble you
- You're not troubling us! Have a drink!
414
00:45:55,296 --> 00:45:57,389
Please forgive their impertinence
415
00:45:58,466 --> 00:46:02,027
Let's celebrate your wedding!
416
00:46:04,672 --> 00:46:07,004
- One more!
- One more!
417
00:46:13,314 --> 00:46:16,283
First we drink, then we dance!
418
00:47:48,809 --> 00:47:51,744
Your dancing was wonderful
419
00:47:54,148 --> 00:47:57,140
Why did you never
dance for me before?
420
00:47:58,552 --> 00:48:04,422
Well, it was the beautiful sound of
your lute that made me want to dance
421
00:48:05,826 --> 00:48:09,592
Your movements kept perfect timing
422
00:48:11,298 --> 00:48:14,165
Only because Your Majesty
matched my tempo
423
00:48:17,238 --> 00:48:19,297
I've had a marvellous evening
424
00:48:20,274 --> 00:48:23,903
I feel so refreshed
that my blood is tingling
425
00:48:25,913 --> 00:48:28,905
It makes me so happy
to hear you say that
426
00:48:30,918 --> 00:48:34,877
This evening, I don't feel
like an emperor...
427
00:48:35,189 --> 00:48:38,920
...I feel like a man of the people,
you can call me Li San-lan!
428
00:48:39,226 --> 00:48:43,663
Me, too. I'm Yu-huan,
just a simple peasant girl
429
00:48:46,634 --> 00:48:47,931
Majesty...
430
00:48:53,541 --> 00:48:56,271
May we have some tea, please?
431
00:49:04,251 --> 00:49:06,242
Careful, it's hot
432
00:49:18,866 --> 00:49:20,197
Here
433
00:49:35,216 --> 00:49:36,877
You know...
434
00:49:36,984 --> 00:49:43,981
...it feels like I've lived here
with you for years and years!
435
00:50:32,039 --> 00:50:37,272
As our governor-generals, it is your
responsibility to defend our borders...
436
00:50:37,378 --> 00:50:40,040
...against the invading barbarians
437
00:50:41,515 --> 00:50:47,647
For a long time they have been
troublesome and war seems inevitable
438
00:50:47,755 --> 00:50:54,058
But it is important to win them over
not by force but by diplomacy
439
00:50:55,929 --> 00:50:59,456
It will all depend on your abilities
440
00:51:00,801 --> 00:51:05,363
His Majesty is relying on you
completely, generals...
441
00:51:05,472 --> 00:51:08,066
...and each of you is expected
to fulfil his duty
442
00:51:09,410 --> 00:51:12,004
I hope you enjoy this gathering...
443
00:51:12,313 --> 00:51:15,305
...that His Majesty has arranged
in your honour
444
00:51:19,353 --> 00:51:21,981
Well, if it isn't General An Lu-shan...
445
00:51:22,089 --> 00:51:24,080
Welcome to the capital
446
00:51:28,362 --> 00:51:30,557
Well, Chao...
447
00:51:33,100 --> 00:51:37,696
You must call me by the new name
and title that His Majesty gave me
448
00:51:37,805 --> 00:51:41,002
So, you're Minister Yang Kuo-chung
now, are you?
449
00:51:41,108 --> 00:51:46,045
Close to the throne.
A lofty position indeed
450
00:51:54,788 --> 00:51:57,689
Damn these upstart women!
451
00:51:59,126 --> 00:52:02,926
They live in luxury,
all paid for with our taxes
452
00:52:04,465 --> 00:52:08,993
They're just taking advantage
of His Majesty's love for Kuei-fei
453
00:52:09,103 --> 00:52:14,973
They're jumped-up servants who think
they're better than the rest of us
454
00:52:15,075 --> 00:52:17,566
Make way for Her Ladyship! Move!
455
00:52:18,912 --> 00:52:20,470
Move!
456
00:52:22,816 --> 00:52:24,807
Move, you bastard!
457
00:52:24,918 --> 00:52:27,443
What do you think you're doing?
458
00:52:28,555 --> 00:52:30,750
What are you doing?
459
00:52:31,625 --> 00:52:36,062
The Yang family has corrupted
the whole court!
460
00:52:36,163 --> 00:52:38,063
Death to the Yangs!
461
00:52:38,165 --> 00:52:42,124
Don't just stand there!
Quickly, to the palace!
462
00:52:56,950 --> 00:52:58,781
Kill them!
463
00:52:58,886 --> 00:53:02,185
- Death to the Yangs!
- Kill them all!
464
00:53:02,489 --> 00:53:06,789
- Down with the Yangs!
- Kill them!
465
00:53:06,894 --> 00:53:09,419
Kill the Yangs!
466
00:53:16,770 --> 00:53:20,103
- What's happened?
- What's happened, madam?
467
00:53:20,207 --> 00:53:24,769
On the way here,
we were attacked by a mob...
468
00:53:25,712 --> 00:53:30,115
...and they were shouting,
"Death to the Yang family!"
469
00:53:30,217 --> 00:53:32,117
How frightening for you
470
00:53:32,219 --> 00:53:37,657
How dare they treat friends
of His Majesty this way!
471
00:53:37,758 --> 00:53:40,124
They're ruffians!
472
00:53:40,227 --> 00:53:42,127
Were they arrested?
473
00:53:42,229 --> 00:53:46,131
Our guards just stood by
and watched them abuse us!
474
00:53:46,233 --> 00:53:50,863
You were all useless! Someone must
take responsibility for this!
475
00:53:50,971 --> 00:53:55,101
I apologise, madam.
What were the guards doing?
476
00:53:55,209 --> 00:53:57,871
Are you all right, madam?
477
00:53:57,978 --> 00:54:00,139
What about Kuei-fei?
478
00:54:00,247 --> 00:54:01,839
What happened?
479
00:54:02,783 --> 00:54:04,250
Kuei-fei...
480
00:54:06,987 --> 00:54:09,182
Are you hurt?
481
00:54:11,892 --> 00:54:16,955
You were right when you said
one should be ambitious and aim high
482
00:54:18,198 --> 00:54:23,830
And you have been made
governor of three provinces
483
00:54:23,937 --> 00:54:26,906
You must be pleased
with your progress
484
00:54:27,808 --> 00:54:31,266
That's nothing compared
to your promotion, Minister
485
00:54:32,946 --> 00:54:36,746
And to whom do you attribute
your success?
486
00:54:36,850 --> 00:54:39,512
I attribute it to my own prowess
487
00:54:41,588 --> 00:54:43,852
It certainly hasn't been easy, though
488
00:54:43,957 --> 00:54:47,222
Don't talk nonsense!
It's all due to Kuei-fei
489
00:54:47,528 --> 00:54:51,020
And Kuei-fei, in turn,
owes all she has to me!
490
00:54:51,131 --> 00:54:52,894
Listen, Chao...
491
00:54:53,000 --> 00:54:58,267
Promote me to a central government
post and make me a minister
492
00:54:58,572 --> 00:55:02,303
Only the Emperor has the authority
to do that, not me
493
00:55:02,609 --> 00:55:06,170
So arrange for Kuei-fei
to make a request to His Majesty
494
00:55:06,280 --> 00:55:09,875
It is forbidden for women
to have any involvement in politics
495
00:55:09,983 --> 00:55:12,042
Listen to me, Chao...
496
00:55:12,152 --> 00:55:16,816
...I have now consolidated
my power base in the north
497
00:55:16,924 --> 00:55:20,951
You'd be wise to retain my friendship
if you wish to remain in power
498
00:55:21,061 --> 00:55:23,052
- Minister?
- What is it?
499
00:55:25,165 --> 00:55:30,193
Would you ask His Majesty what music
he'd like the musicians to play next?
500
00:55:31,672 --> 00:55:35,836
I will consider what
you have just said, General
501
00:55:45,018 --> 00:55:50,081
Does Your Majesty have any
particular music you'd like to hear next?
502
00:55:50,190 --> 00:55:52,021
Let me see...
503
00:55:53,827 --> 00:55:56,261
I know...
504
00:55:59,833 --> 00:56:03,269
...in honour of my new governors...
505
00:56:05,138 --> 00:56:08,733
...I shall play for them myself
506
00:56:28,629 --> 00:56:31,120
It has been a long time, madam
507
00:56:32,666 --> 00:56:36,227
Congratulations on your new post,
General
508
00:56:36,336 --> 00:56:39,134
I don't see it as any cause
for celebration
509
00:56:40,674 --> 00:56:45,270
I still nurture my ambition
for a government post in the capital
510
00:56:46,380 --> 00:56:47,972
Yu-huan...
511
00:56:50,250 --> 00:56:53,276
Listen to me...
512
00:56:56,323 --> 00:56:59,656
You have become
a very influential concubine at court
513
00:56:59,760 --> 00:57:02,228
I want to be a government minister...
514
00:57:02,329 --> 00:57:06,231
...and I have the right to expect
your help on this matter
515
00:57:06,333 --> 00:57:09,234
General, please... not here
516
00:57:09,336 --> 00:57:11,031
What?
517
00:57:11,838 --> 00:57:15,797
So, you won't even deign
to listen to what I have to say?
518
00:57:16,777 --> 00:57:21,339
Are you too selfish
to think of anyone but yourself?
519
00:57:22,249 --> 00:57:25,309
Look how your three sisters
have risen through the ranks
520
00:57:25,419 --> 00:57:30,254
Even Chao has been rewarded
with a ministerial post
521
00:57:30,357 --> 00:57:32,825
Why, then, must I languish
in the provinces?
522
00:57:32,926 --> 00:57:34,791
Please don't raise your voice
523
00:57:34,895 --> 00:57:36,692
- Excuse me
- Wait!
524
00:58:04,324 --> 00:58:06,849
You really are exquisitely beautiful
525
00:58:07,928 --> 00:58:10,863
I never thought
you could look this radiant
526
00:58:13,100 --> 00:58:17,036
If only I had taken you for my own
that day we first met...
527
00:58:17,137 --> 00:58:21,005
...both our destinies
would be very different now
528
00:58:21,108 --> 00:58:22,769
Yu-huan...
529
00:58:22,876 --> 00:58:24,901
What are you doing?
530
00:58:26,246 --> 00:58:28,942
I belong to the Emperor now
531
00:58:29,049 --> 00:58:31,347
What do you mean,
"belong to the Emperor"?
532
00:58:31,451 --> 00:58:34,318
You mustn't forget, Yu-huan...
533
00:58:34,421 --> 00:58:39,017
...it was I who took you away
from the drudgery of life in the kitchen
534
00:58:39,126 --> 00:58:46,089
And has His Majesty not generously
rewarded you for your efforts?
535
00:58:46,933 --> 00:58:50,164
Some reward, indeed!
536
00:58:51,805 --> 00:58:53,102
Yu-huan...
537
00:58:53,206 --> 00:58:56,903
Surely you've heard that the people
are cursing the Yang family?
538
00:58:59,045 --> 00:59:04,779
Do you not see how the nation suffers
under a heavy taxation system...
539
00:59:04,885 --> 00:59:09,117
...while Chao abuses his position
and lines his own pockets?
540
00:59:10,157 --> 00:59:15,390
And your three sisters lead a life
of ostentatious decadence
541
00:59:18,165 --> 00:59:22,067
The people may revolt
at any moment...
542
00:59:22,169 --> 00:59:25,900
...and when they do,
it'll be the Yang family they'll be after
543
00:59:26,807 --> 00:59:30,265
If it goes on like this, even
the Emperor's life may be in danger
544
00:59:36,983 --> 00:59:41,443
Even the Emperor was once
nothing more than a provincial warlord
545
00:59:41,555 --> 00:59:43,352
Fortune favours the mighty...
546
00:59:43,456 --> 00:59:47,449
...and any mighty feudal lord
can make himself Emperor!
547
00:59:49,462 --> 00:59:51,589
Listen, Yu-huan...
548
00:59:51,898 --> 00:59:54,389
My future is as boundless as an ocean
549
00:59:55,969 --> 00:59:59,962
Why don't you accompany me
to my fortress?
550
01:00:00,073 --> 01:00:03,133
This is the only way
you can save yourself now
551
01:00:03,243 --> 01:00:05,905
Kuei-fei!
552
01:00:06,012 --> 01:00:09,504
Kuei-fei, His Majesty
has finished his recital now
553
01:00:32,239 --> 01:00:36,608
But why are you telling me this
all of a sudden? Tell me the reason
554
01:00:41,548 --> 01:00:46,008
The whole nation seems to be burning
with rage at the Yang family
555
01:00:48,555 --> 01:00:52,548
Please let me return
to my former life as Yu-huan...
556
01:00:52,659 --> 01:00:58,427
...and discharge my cousin Kuo-chung
and my three sisters from the court
557
01:01:00,100 --> 01:01:02,625
Your three sisters
are of no consequence
558
01:01:03,904 --> 01:01:07,931
And as for promoting Kuo-chung
to a ministerial position...
559
01:01:08,041 --> 01:01:11,374
...I have my own ulterior motive
for doing that
560
01:01:13,680 --> 01:01:18,413
I would never be foolish enough
to allow my feelings for you...
561
01:01:18,518 --> 01:01:21,282
...to jeopardise the governance
of the country
562
01:01:21,388 --> 01:01:25,290
I'm not thinking of just
Your Majesty's safety...
563
01:01:25,392 --> 01:01:27,587
...but for the safety
of the whole country
564
01:01:27,694 --> 01:01:29,286
Wait!
565
01:01:35,068 --> 01:01:36,296
Kuei-fei...
566
01:01:37,370 --> 01:01:41,204
...I am sure that you are aware
of the consequences...
567
01:01:41,308 --> 01:01:45,472
...if a consort involves herself
in the affairs of the state
568
01:01:48,014 --> 01:01:51,006
Of course I am aware, sire
569
01:01:51,117 --> 01:01:56,180
Therefore, please punish me
as you see fit
570
01:01:56,289 --> 01:02:00,692
Are you saying that you have
no compunction about leaving me?
571
01:02:06,366 --> 01:02:10,325
Perhaps I have committed a crime...
572
01:02:11,638 --> 01:02:15,335
...and I am no longer worthy
of the title of consort
573
01:02:17,110 --> 01:02:22,343
Are you so willing to listen to what
others have to say rather than me?
574
01:02:24,084 --> 01:02:26,552
The other evening...
575
01:02:26,653 --> 01:02:31,283
...the whole court knew that
you were talking alone with An Lu-shan
576
01:02:31,391 --> 01:02:34,451
Majesty, you must trust me, please
577
01:02:36,329 --> 01:02:39,264
But you are still determined
to leave me?
578
01:02:39,366 --> 01:02:41,425
Please forgive me!
579
01:02:44,137 --> 01:02:45,365
Enough!
580
01:02:49,075 --> 01:02:50,372
Master Kao!
581
01:02:53,046 --> 01:02:56,641
Take Kuei-fei
to the harem immediately
582
01:02:56,750 --> 01:02:58,274
But Your Majesty...
583
01:02:58,385 --> 01:03:01,149
Do as I command!
584
01:03:40,627 --> 01:03:43,357
Premier Li... what is it you want?
585
01:03:43,463 --> 01:03:45,328
Majesty...
586
01:03:54,107 --> 01:03:58,476
I heard that you have
dismissed Kuei-fei
587
01:04:00,113 --> 01:04:07,849
I must say, Your Majesty, that I admire
your decision and congratulate you
588
01:04:10,356 --> 01:04:12,620
Is that all you came to say?
589
01:04:12,725 --> 01:04:14,124
Yes, sire
590
01:04:21,668 --> 01:04:27,106
Kuo-chung, I hear you've been taking
advantage of my illness...
591
01:04:27,207 --> 01:04:30,335
...and have been acting
as though you were the Premier
592
01:04:30,443 --> 01:04:33,435
All with the blessing of His Majesty
593
01:04:35,148 --> 01:04:38,174
Surely you should be
considering retirement
594
01:04:38,284 --> 01:04:42,118
You're too infirm to deal
with the pressures of being Premier
595
01:04:42,822 --> 01:04:47,623
I'll see that you receive notification
of discharge of your duties
596
01:04:47,727 --> 01:04:50,890
I won't hear such insolence!
597
01:04:51,197 --> 01:04:52,459
Silence!
598
01:05:08,815 --> 01:05:13,184
Your Majesty, Kuei-fei refused
to enter the harem...
599
01:05:13,286 --> 01:05:15,846
...but went to the house
of her cousin Yang Hsien
600
01:05:16,156 --> 01:05:17,350
What?
601
01:05:17,457 --> 01:05:20,722
It's unacceptable for such
a noble lady of the court...
602
01:05:20,827 --> 01:05:24,422
...to stay in the house of a commoner
603
01:05:24,531 --> 01:05:28,331
On your orders, I shall go and find her
604
01:05:28,434 --> 01:05:32,393
We will bring her back immediately, sire
605
01:05:38,410 --> 01:05:42,403
I'm so glad that
you have come back here
606
01:05:43,415 --> 01:05:47,374
It's better for your sisters
and for Chao as well
607
01:05:57,696 --> 01:06:01,223
You can remain here
as long as you wish
608
01:06:09,575 --> 01:06:12,408
I will protect you with my life
609
01:06:13,779 --> 01:06:17,408
But what are your plans for the future?
610
01:06:18,717 --> 01:06:22,380
I wish to become Yu-huan once again
611
01:06:22,488 --> 01:06:25,753
You rose too high too quickly...
612
01:06:25,858 --> 01:06:29,419
...that was your misfortune
613
01:06:37,436 --> 01:06:43,705
There are many and varied ways...
614
01:06:43,809 --> 01:06:48,940
... to live a good life
615
01:06:50,015 --> 01:06:56,784
The province where I was born...
616
01:06:56,889 --> 01:07:01,792
... is where I yearn to return
617
01:07:04,496 --> 01:07:11,368
As they hang on the frameover the door...
618
01:07:11,470 --> 01:07:16,464
... the grapes are ripening
619
01:07:17,476 --> 01:07:24,973
The sun is high in the sky...
620
01:07:41,467 --> 01:07:44,527
When did you arrive here
from the provinces?
621
01:07:44,636 --> 01:07:47,332
- Last year
- Really?
622
01:07:47,439 --> 01:07:49,907
- Do you like it here?
- Yes
623
01:08:13,532 --> 01:08:17,593
Kuei-fei, what are you doing
in such a filthy place?
624
01:08:22,541 --> 01:08:27,535
Master Kao and I have come
to take you back to the palace
625
01:08:29,715 --> 01:08:32,115
I wish to see no one
626
01:08:34,019 --> 01:08:36,647
But the Emperor himself has sent us
627
01:09:02,581 --> 01:09:07,712
His Majesty ordered us
to bring you back immediately
628
01:09:07,820 --> 01:09:10,118
Please get ready
as quickly as possible
629
01:09:10,422 --> 01:09:13,414
Your palanquin is waiting
630
01:09:16,995 --> 01:09:18,758
I will not go back
631
01:09:21,667 --> 01:09:25,569
I prefer to stay here
632
01:09:36,815 --> 01:09:39,545
This is all your fault, Hsien
633
01:09:39,651 --> 01:09:42,779
You should be worried
about your own future!
634
01:09:42,888 --> 01:09:45,652
The people of Chang'an
are after your blood!
635
01:09:45,757 --> 01:09:49,454
It's impossible for a politician
to please everyone
636
01:09:49,561 --> 01:09:54,464
Consider how you have lorded it
over the whole nation
637
01:09:54,566 --> 01:09:57,501
You should resign from your post.
It is her wish also
638
01:09:57,603 --> 01:09:59,195
What do you know about anything?
639
01:09:59,505 --> 01:10:01,200
She is concerned for you!
640
01:10:01,507 --> 01:10:03,134
Don't be so insolent!
641
01:10:03,442 --> 01:10:05,876
- You damn upstart!
- What?
642
01:10:09,515 --> 01:10:12,177
Someone help me!
643
01:10:24,530 --> 01:10:26,088
What insolence!
644
01:10:28,967 --> 01:10:33,199
We cannot just stand by idly
and watch our country fall!
645
01:10:34,640 --> 01:10:38,906
We must destroy the Yang family
and save the empire!
646
01:10:43,248 --> 01:10:48,686
By favouring the Yangs, His Majesty
must also share some of the blame!
647
01:10:51,056 --> 01:10:58,155
It is time to usher in a new era!
The nation must have a new ruler!
648
01:10:59,831 --> 01:11:03,665
Our objective is to take
the capital, Chang'an!
649
01:11:03,769 --> 01:11:06,738
Onwards to the capital!
650
01:11:13,712 --> 01:11:19,912
In an attempt to destroy the Tangsand usurp the imperial throne...
651
01:11:20,018 --> 01:11:24,512
... General An Lu-shanheads a revolution
652
01:11:26,058 --> 01:11:29,619
Giving himself the titleEmperor Taien...
653
01:11:29,728 --> 01:11:35,064
... he advances with his armytoward the capital, Chang'an
654
01:11:51,049 --> 01:11:55,145
Learning of the perils now threateningthe life of Emperor Hs�an-tsung...
655
01:11:55,254 --> 01:11:59,281
... Kuei-fei decidesto return to him immediately...
656
01:11:59,591 --> 01:12:03,789
... to be by his sideand face their fate together
657
01:12:03,895 --> 01:12:09,925
Despite the many dangers,she remains resolute and unafraid
658
01:12:22,014 --> 01:12:28,715
Emperor Hs�an-tsung flees the capital,and after an arduous journey...
659
01:12:28,820 --> 01:12:33,848
... they rest in Mukuai,a desolate village
660
01:12:38,964 --> 01:12:41,159
Let me do this for you
661
01:12:41,266 --> 01:12:43,860
You go and see to His Majesty
662
01:12:43,969 --> 01:12:46,233
No, I'll prepare it
663
01:12:47,939 --> 01:12:52,967
He looks exhausted.
Take this to him quickly
664
01:12:53,078 --> 01:12:54,306
Yes, madam
665
01:13:38,323 --> 01:13:42,692
Forgive me, I'm afraid this is all
we can serve you, Majesty
666
01:13:42,794 --> 01:13:46,958
And what about my men?
Aren't they hungry, too?
667
01:13:47,065 --> 01:13:49,659
They'll be fed soon
668
01:13:49,768 --> 01:13:51,395
I see...
669
01:14:16,762 --> 01:14:18,423
No!
670
01:14:19,998 --> 01:14:21,727
What's happening?
671
01:14:30,809 --> 01:14:33,437
Look, men!
672
01:14:33,745 --> 01:14:37,704
We've killed the three Yang sisters!
673
01:14:37,816 --> 01:14:40,216
We've killed each one of them!
674
01:14:40,318 --> 01:14:42,718
The people demanded their execution!
675
01:14:43,722 --> 01:14:49,820
Listen, why did we flee from the capital
without putting up a fight?
676
01:14:50,862 --> 01:14:54,730
We Imperial Guards are a disgrace!
677
01:14:56,334 --> 01:14:59,167
General An's forces are
growing in strength!
678
01:14:59,271 --> 01:15:02,297
Everyone who's anti-government
is joining his ranks!
679
01:15:02,407 --> 01:15:06,002
They're angry with the politicians
Kuo-chung and Kao!
680
01:15:06,111 --> 01:15:10,480
We have no ill-feeling
towards His Imperial Majesty!
681
01:15:10,782 --> 01:15:14,377
It was for His Majesty's sake that
we executed the three Yang sisters!
682
01:15:14,486 --> 01:15:18,183
General An isn't our enemy,
it's the Yang family!
683
01:15:18,290 --> 01:15:21,885
The next to be executed will be
Yang Kuo-chung and Kao Li-hsi!
684
01:15:35,774 --> 01:15:39,301
Commander, we must leave
as soon as the men have eaten
685
01:15:39,411 --> 01:15:43,973
General An has crossed the river
and is advancing on Cheng-Tu
686
01:15:45,116 --> 01:15:46,447
Understood, sir
687
01:15:50,856 --> 01:15:52,517
What are you doing?
688
01:15:54,059 --> 01:15:55,856
Prepare to move out!
689
01:16:05,036 --> 01:16:07,027
What's going on?
690
01:16:08,340 --> 01:16:13,107
It is Premier Yang Kuo-chung
who is to blame for all this
691
01:16:13,211 --> 01:16:16,544
Unless he's punished,
the troops won't move an inch!
692
01:16:16,848 --> 01:16:20,045
Silence! Who's the ringleader?
I want his head!
693
01:16:20,151 --> 01:16:21,846
It's a unanimous decision
694
01:16:21,953 --> 01:16:25,821
We decided to kill the three
Yang sisters as a blood sacrifice
695
01:16:25,924 --> 01:16:29,917
You're powerless
to stand in our way now
696
01:16:30,028 --> 01:16:33,486
- Seize him!
- No... no!
697
01:16:34,966 --> 01:16:37,867
Back, you insolent fools!
698
01:16:40,505 --> 01:16:43,201
Kill Kuo-chung!
699
01:16:50,916 --> 01:16:52,508
Kuei-fei...
700
01:16:53,184 --> 01:16:56,051
I regret having caused you
so much hardship
701
01:16:57,289 --> 01:16:59,951
Being here alone with you...
702
01:17:01,293 --> 01:17:05,389
...it reminds me of that night we spent
during the Festival of Lanterns
703
01:17:05,497 --> 01:17:08,295
The memories are comforting to me
704
01:17:08,400 --> 01:17:13,167
It heartens me
to see you so cheerful, Majesty
705
01:17:14,172 --> 01:17:17,869
It takes a lot more than this
to cause me despair
706
01:17:20,645 --> 01:17:22,203
What is it?
707
01:17:26,451 --> 01:17:28,043
It's terrible
708
01:17:28,153 --> 01:17:31,919
Kuo-chung and the three Yang sisters
were seized by the enemy...
709
01:17:32,023 --> 01:17:34,651
- What?
...and they have been executed
710
01:17:34,960 --> 01:17:37,485
Kuo-chung and the three sisters?
711
01:17:37,596 --> 01:17:40,588
The situation is beyond my control,
Majesty
712
01:17:40,899 --> 01:17:43,129
Please strip me of my title, sire
713
01:17:43,234 --> 01:17:46,499
- What for?
- We are being besieged, sire
714
01:17:46,605 --> 01:17:49,904
Why? Is this a revolt against me?
715
01:17:50,008 --> 01:17:53,034
The army is not disloyal to you, sire
716
01:17:53,144 --> 01:17:55,135
Majesty...
717
01:17:55,246 --> 01:17:58,044
You see... Kuei-fei...
718
01:17:58,149 --> 01:17:59,946
What about Kuei-fei?
719
01:18:00,051 --> 01:18:01,450
Well...
720
01:18:01,553 --> 01:18:04,147
Kuei-fei,
would you leave us a moment...?
721
01:18:04,255 --> 01:18:07,986
Wait! Why can't Kuei-fei
remain here?
722
01:18:08,093 --> 01:18:11,529
Your Majesty, please excuse me
723
01:18:23,675 --> 01:18:25,267
Kuei-fei!
724
01:18:34,319 --> 01:18:40,417
Master Kao, what is it you wish
to tell me without Kuei-fei present?
725
01:18:40,525 --> 01:18:44,188
The executions of Kuo-chung
and the three sisters...
726
01:18:44,295 --> 01:18:46,195
...have not appeased the people
727
01:18:46,297 --> 01:18:50,700
Your Majesty, the soldiers are
demanding the life of Kuei-fei
728
01:18:51,002 --> 01:18:53,493
- What? They want Kuei-fei?
- Yes, sire
729
01:18:53,605 --> 01:18:56,199
Never! Never!
730
01:18:56,708 --> 01:19:01,372
Women of the harem have
no responsibility for affairs of state
731
01:19:01,479 --> 01:19:04,573
However, I have to say that
under the circumstances...
732
01:19:04,683 --> 01:19:09,017
...she is considered a member
of the Yang family, sire
733
01:19:09,120 --> 01:19:12,419
Kao... do you intend to betray us?
734
01:19:13,525 --> 01:19:18,155
Was it not you who recommended
Kuei-fei to me?
735
01:19:18,263 --> 01:19:21,232
And now you intend to kill her?
736
01:19:21,332 --> 01:19:25,234
Majesty... your life is in danger!
737
01:19:25,336 --> 01:19:28,169
We must make a decision
to save you and the nation
738
01:19:28,273 --> 01:19:32,232
Silence! What do you mean,
to save me and the nation?
739
01:19:32,343 --> 01:19:35,176
Have you ever considered
your country before now?
740
01:19:35,280 --> 01:19:37,475
You're just trying to save your own skin!
741
01:19:37,582 --> 01:19:39,482
No, Your Majesty, no!
742
01:19:39,584 --> 01:19:42,246
The soldiers are baying for blood...
743
01:19:42,353 --> 01:19:45,254
...they've lost all reason,
they're going berserk!
744
01:19:45,356 --> 01:19:46,550
Majesty!
745
01:19:46,658 --> 01:19:49,149
What are you doing?
746
01:19:49,260 --> 01:19:52,559
The soldiers are demanding
your life first, Kao!
747
01:19:52,664 --> 01:19:56,725
- What? No!
- You're a traitor and must die!
748
01:20:10,381 --> 01:20:14,715
Forgive me, sire, for spilling blood
in your presence
749
01:20:14,819 --> 01:20:17,379
I will pay the penalty, sire
750
01:20:18,656 --> 01:20:20,749
Never mind about that
751
01:20:21,059 --> 01:20:23,493
I must speak to the troops
752
01:20:23,595 --> 01:20:25,392
Please wait!
753
01:20:37,142 --> 01:20:41,169
- You must hand over Kuei-fei!
- We are loyal to you, sire!
754
01:20:41,279 --> 01:20:42,746
Wait!
755
01:20:42,847 --> 01:20:44,838
Calm yourselves down
756
01:20:45,150 --> 01:20:48,449
Listen to what I have to say...
757
01:20:48,553 --> 01:20:50,111
Kuei-fei!
758
01:20:50,221 --> 01:20:52,314
...Kuei-fei is blameless
759
01:21:03,334 --> 01:21:05,802
Majesty, Kuei-fei
is from the Yang family
760
01:21:06,104 --> 01:21:09,335
Your life is in danger, sire.
It is for your own safety
761
01:21:09,440 --> 01:21:13,206
You must make a decision quickly,
Majesty!
762
01:21:39,637 --> 01:21:44,540
All of you have been
so attentive to me over the years
763
01:21:49,514 --> 01:21:55,475
Pray for the quick restoration of peace
and the return of His Majesty to power
764
01:21:59,524 --> 01:22:05,895
I am praying for the return
of a peaceful springtime...
765
01:22:06,197 --> 01:22:10,293
...when the beautiful plum trees
will once again blossom...
766
01:22:10,401 --> 01:22:14,565
...and people can celebrate
the Festival of Lanterns
767
01:22:14,672 --> 01:22:19,371
I pray with all my heart
that those days arrive soon
768
01:22:44,469 --> 01:22:46,266
Hung-tao...
769
01:22:51,542 --> 01:22:54,534
Please give this to His Majesty from me
770
01:22:55,546 --> 01:22:57,707
Tell him...
771
01:22:57,815 --> 01:23:01,842
...that I shall always and forever
be by his side
772
01:23:03,288 --> 01:23:06,553
- Will you tell him that?
- Yes, madam
773
01:23:17,335 --> 01:23:20,827
- You must come with us
- Prepare yourself!
774
01:23:37,655 --> 01:23:39,589
Let us proceed
775
01:27:36,594 --> 01:27:38,084
Kuei-fei...
776
01:27:43,100 --> 01:27:44,795
Kuei-fei...
777
01:27:57,248 --> 01:28:01,514
Will peace now be restored
to my nation?
778
01:28:18,536 --> 01:28:21,767
After you passed away...
779
01:28:21,872 --> 01:28:25,865
... there was nothing left for mein this world
780
01:28:25,977 --> 01:28:30,710
General An Lu-shansoon met his demise...
781
01:28:30,815 --> 01:28:32,646
... but by then...
782
01:28:32,750 --> 01:28:36,015
... my imperial thronehad been usurped...
783
01:28:36,120 --> 01:28:40,147
... by my very own son,the Crown Prince
784
01:28:41,292 --> 01:28:47,561
He was no differentfrom An Lu-shan after all
785
01:28:48,566 --> 01:28:53,868
There was never any lovelost between us
786
01:28:54,972 --> 01:28:58,339
What a heartless world we live in
787
01:29:08,586 --> 01:29:10,577
Kuei-fei...
788
01:29:14,625 --> 01:29:16,286
Kuei-fei...
789
01:29:18,596 --> 01:29:19,995
Majesty...
790
01:29:21,265 --> 01:29:24,666
... I have come to take youaway with me
791
01:29:24,769 --> 01:29:27,169
Oh, Kuei-fei?
792
01:29:28,172 --> 01:29:33,769
I have been waitingfor this moment for many years
793
01:29:34,779 --> 01:29:38,180
Finally, the day has come
794
01:29:39,984 --> 01:29:42,976
Give me your hand, Majesty
795
01:29:44,322 --> 01:29:47,348
Let me guide you
796
01:29:47,658 --> 01:29:50,855
I have waited so long for this
797
01:29:50,961 --> 01:29:55,091
We'll be together forever now.I'll never let you leave my side
798
01:29:55,199 --> 01:29:57,167
Majesty...
799
01:29:57,268 --> 01:30:04,071
no one can evertear us asunder this time
800
01:30:04,175 --> 01:30:07,201
Now we can be truly happy
801
01:30:08,379 --> 01:30:10,711
Yes, truly happy
802
01:30:12,116 --> 01:30:15,984
And our happiness shall know no end
803
01:30:20,024 --> 01:30:24,393
I can see you smiling now, my dearest
804
01:30:44,982 --> 01:30:51,251
The End
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