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Dear Herbal Lord Season 1

Episode 9

Lord Xiao.

Master Buyan.

I wonder for what matter you have come

so urgently to see me.

My master will be leaving through the Pass.

Since he hasn't seen the City Governor

for quite a while,

wouldn't it be nice if they meet tomorrow

and catch up on each other's lives?

It will be nice of course.

The City Governor has been admiring the High Priest,

always hoping to...

Given the deep uncle-nephew affection between Herbal Lord and City Governor,

I suppose

my master will also be able to see Herbal Lord, right?

What you mean is...

Herbal Lord must be taken to Xingshui Monastery tomorrow.

OK.

Master Buyan, please report back to the High Priest:

"Rest assured, High Priest.

I do know the scheme that is called

inviting one into the urn."

Thank you, Lord Xiao.

Your Ladyship,

don't you devise any crafty plan.

His Lordship has ordered me

to keep a close watch on you

so as to prevent you from sneaking out.

I don't want to sneak out.

Lyuluo,

the hunting is over too soon.

I don't want to come back at all.

Your Ladyship,

you have scared me

many times during the hunting.

We'd better come back soon.

Your Ladyship,

what's wrong with this piece of clothing?

Didn't Your Ladyship wear it yesterday?

Did Your Ladyship sneak out yesterday again?

No, no.

It must have been accidentally torn

by a picket of a fence.

Really?

That's unlikely.

Your Lordship!

You shouldn't kill me

even if you don't want to marry me!

It must have happened on that day.

That fierce vine immortal...

If Herbal Lord hadn't been present that day,

I would surely have caught it and taught it a lesson.

But it's weird.

I was indeed angry with Herbal Lord that day,

but given my high level of cultivation,

I certainly should have felt

the existence of an enlightened botanic immortal in the vicinity.

No.

I must go back to take a look.

It was through great effort that I found this

soul-enchanting herb that day on the precipice.

I originally planned to keep it for future use.

Never mind.

Farewell, dear soul-enchanting herb.

What is Your Ladyship thinking about?

Lyuluo.

Lyuluo.

You always keep me worried.

What does Your Lordship mean?

Your Lordship,

Lord Jiang invites you over to discuss the return to the city.

Got it.

I'll go at once.

Aye.

Xuhuai.

Aye.

Follow Miss Jiang

and make sure she's safe.

Aye.

Little vine, where are you?

Where have you gone?

Where is it?

I can't find it.

I remember this was the very place.

Didn't we merely absorb each other's herbal essence?

It was truly a normal thing.

But

why am I feeling so...

Little vine!

Little vine.

Little vine.

It's dead!

What's the matter?

It's scalding.

This is a smokescreen.

No wonder even I

failed to recognize it that night.

It turns out that this vine has been cursed.

It's probably been used as a sacrifice for cultivation.

Little vine,

you're so poor.

As a gentle species, we botanic immortals

are always taken advantage of by villains.

My eyes didn't deceive me that night.

The mark I saw that night was pretty much like this one today.

That was also a smokescreen.

Someone is really harming Herbal Lord Valley!

Oh no,

I must tell dad at once about this matter.

Cultivation?

Botanic immortals?

Smokescreen?

What's wrong with Miss Jiang?

Dad!

Dad!

Dad!

Dad.

Where have you run from?

Let's not talk about this now.

I have a very important thing to tell you.

Listen to me.

Dad is busy now.

Don't disturb me, okay?

-It's really very important. -Your Lordship.

Dad,

it's about Herbal Lord.

About him again?

Is he more important to you than your dad?

It's not Herbal Lord, it's Herbal Lord Valley.

Lyuluo,

quickly take my daughter back into the coach.

Your Ladyship, please listen to His Lordship.

"Since dad doesn't listen to me,

I'll go to tell Herbal Lord."

Your Lordship Herbal Lord!

Your Lordship Herbal Lord!

Listen to me!

Let go of him!

Your Lordship,

my daughter's legs are unstable,

and tends to fall while walking.

Sorry for troubling you.

But

you mustn't take advantage of her.

Dad, what are you talking about?

Herbal Lord is a decent man.

Shut up.

I'll confine you and have you copy a medical book

after we get home.

Lord Jiang,

I'm afraid that

copying a medical book doesn't help much with unstable legs.

How about Miss Jiang learns horse riding from me,

which will naturally improve her stability?

Good, good.

I can learn it right now.

Get in the coach

right now,

immediately, and at once!

Let's go, Your Ladyship.

Your Lordship Herbal Lord!

Go.

Dad!

Lyuluo, how come you...

Dad!

Your Lordship,

is there any other business?

I was wondering

where you position my coach, Lord Jiang.

Your Lordship,

please ride

at the head and direct the way,

and never come to the back.

Listen to me.

Your Ladyship,

don't say anything more.

Doesn't someone feel ashamed for flirting with Herbal Lord

in broad daylight?

Miss Xiao, how can you talk so absurdly?

I wonder if you have had a good rest today,

and if you will fall in a faint again

like you did last time.

You...

You're jealous of me because Herbal Lord taught me archery.

Yes,

I'm different from you, Miss Xiao.

I've never enjoyed the chance to fall in a faint

on the archery range.

You...

I'm scared.

Lyuluo!

"It doesn't make sense.

The seal in Herbal Lord Valley is a smokescreen,

which is indecipherable to ordinary people.

Even if my dad is persuaded to go there,

he would return without any discovery.

What about Herbal Lord?

He's just a mortal being,

so it's also indecipherable to him."

What should I do now?

What's up, Your Ladyship?

Nothing, nothing.

I was just pondering something.

This soul-enchanting herb is quite strong.

I should have gathered some more.

That place is truly home to various spiritually intelligent herbs.

Oh, yes.

There's a way.

As long as this intelligent herb is put behind dad's back,

he'll be able to see through the smokescreen.

Little Pearl Herb,

you've come at the right time.

Miss Jiang,

the City Governor orders you

to see him at once in his coach.

Your Ladyship,

when did you offend the City Governor?

It's impossible.

Stop kidding me.

The Governor and I are good buddies.

How could I have offended him?

Jiang Qingyun,

do you admit your guilt?

I admit my guilt.

What are you guilty of?

I don't know.

Come over here. Massage my shoulders and legs.

There's a certain heartless girl

who clings to her lover

and ignores her friend.

It's my fault.

And she's ungrateful to her helper.

Isn't she culpable?

Chu Qixian,

is there an end to your tirade? Could you stop that?

I had been sick in bed for such a long time,

but you never came to see me.

I was as lonely as a cloud.

Your Lordship,

how can you be "as lonely as a cloud"

when you're surrounded by pretty girls every day?

Well, let's not talk about me.

Is there any romantic progress between you and my uncle?

Has the "rice" been "cooked"? (sexual euphemism)

Yes.

This is so fast!

My dad was also present.

You mean Lord Jiang was present?

But I was not good at cooking rice,

so it was burnt,

and tasted terrible.

"Tasted"?

It shouldn't be wasted even if it was burnt.

Fine.

Never mind.

The ignorant is not guilty.

The whole blame is on your bad idea,

which has made my dad watch me more closely.

He doesn't even allow me to contact Herbal Lord.

Then is there no progress between you two?

Sometimes we absorb each other's herbal essence.

What, what essence?

The herbal essence.

Stop!

Your Lordship,

the incoming torrential rain will make it hard to travel.

How about we go for shelter and take a rest

in Xingshui Monastery?

We'll resume our journey after the rain stops.

We're arriving at Xingshui Monastery.

Is the High Priest there?

As far as I know,

the High Priest is still in the Monastery.

OK, notify all other people.

Aye. I'll make the notification now.

Get prepared, fellows. We're heading to Xingshui Monastery.

Yes, sir!

I can finally meet the High Priest.

Who's the High Priest?

The High Priest is almost omnipotent,

subduing monsters and exterminating demons and all that.

I tell you what,

there have been quite a few matters

settled by the High Priest

since when my dad became the City Governor.

I even witnessed her summon winds and call for rain

when I was a kid.

That's very awesome.

Of course.

But since she lives in Xingshui Monastery all year round,

I can seldom see her.

Nevertheless, the High Priest

has been quietly protecting the Daxing City.

The City Governor's Residence and the Hunting Enclosure

have enjoyed long-lasting safety only because of

the many charms set up by the High Priest.

"Uh-oh,

my identity will be exposed

upon entering Xingshui Monastery.

No, no,

I can't go there."

Did she really say that?

I didn't hear clearly.

But Miss Jiang kept soliloquizing,

talking to that rotten vine.

I've just heard several words intermittently.

Smokescreen?

Your Lordship Herbal Lord,

stop my dad for me!

Xuhuai,

go take a look.

Aye.

–Your Lordship Herbal Lord! – Qingyun!

Your Lordship Herbal Lord!

Come help me,

Your Lordship Herbal Lord!

Miss Jiang,

how come you...

Your Lordship.

Unfilial daughter!

Get out, you two!

What's the matter?

Your Lordship,

stop my dad for me.

I'm not going out.

Your Lordship Herbal Lord,

sorry for my daughter's disturbance.

Please throw her out directly.

You don't have to show me any respect.

What...

What have you done?

Can it be that your dad is going to throw you into a wolves' lair

after being annoyed by any troubles you make?

It's much scarier than a wolves' lair.

Your Lordship Herbal Lord, do you know that

it's said there is a human-eating Daoist on the mountain?

I'm not going to Xingshui Monastery.

Xingshui Monastery?

Your Lordship Herbal Lord,

please get off the coach.

How improper it is

for you two to stay alone in it!

I'm not going there

even if I die in the pouring rain.

There, there.

Don't go then.

I'll plead with the City Governor for your sake.

It's so kind of you, Your Lordship.

I'll be

unable to bear the temptation

if you always give me sudden kisses.

Get out, you two!

I'll go to see the Governor first.

Uncle,

the High Priest has made great contributions to Daxing City,

so how can we not visit her

as we're passing by the monastery?

We can't.

Your Lordship hasn't recovered from the serious injury,

so it's inadvisable to walk too far.

It's okay for me.

There are just several hundreds of steps

from here to Xingshui Monastery.

It's a piece of cake.

Visiting Xingshui Monastery is beyond our original plan,

and accidents might arise if we go there rashly.

I don't care.

I'm going there.

Don't throw a tantrum, Your Lordship.

Your Lordship Herbal Lord,

we all know that

His Lordship the Governor has been respecting the High Priest since childhood.

I don't think it's proper to not enter the monastery

now that we're outside it.

Please give priority the Governor's safety, Lord Xiao.

I am considering the Governor's safety.

Look.

There are a lot of mud and stones here,

and given that the torrential rain is coming,

a mudslide will be likely happen,

so I think going up to the Monastery is the safest choice.

Yeah, yeah.

Lord Xiao is right.

Let's set off at once and go to Xingshui Monastery.

Your Lordship.

I feel that Your Lordship Herbal Lord tries to stop the Governor

only because you and the High Priest

are on bad terms.

Well, Lord Xiao,

I think you're inciting the Governor to go there.

There, there,

don't quarrel over a trivial matter.

Uncle,

I'll come back after going up and saying hi.

You can stay here if it is inconvenient

for you to go with me.

Your Lordship Herbal Lord.

I'll stay here to keep you company.

Isn't it a bit improper, Your Lordship Herbal Lord?

Since the Governor is going up the mountain,

it is your duty to go along and provide protection.

How can you ignore the Governor's safety

sheerly for the sake of Miss Jiang?

I have wrongly blamed Your Lordship Herbal Lord just now.

It is because of a beautiful woman

instead of due to your discord with the High Priest.

It's okay.

I can wait for you here.

No way.

I'll be worried if you stay alone

at the foot of the mountain.

How about

you go up the mountain with me?

I'll protect you

from being hurt by any person.

Qingyun!

Your Lordship the Governor,

my daughter insists on not going up the mountain,

so I'll just stay here to keep her company.

Your Lordship Herbal Lord needn't worry about her now.

But

didn't Lord Xiao say just now

that a mudslide might happen here?

It won't happen.

The botanic immortals...

I mean, the plants here are very strong.

Their roots grip the soil and stones tightly,

so there won't be any mudslide.

Lord Jiang,

I've found a pavilion at the foot of the mountain just now,

which is quite safe.

Please take Qingyun over there, Lord Jiang.

I know how to

take care of my own daughter.

You don't have to bother.

In fact,

I can stay here.

You go up!

Your Lordship Herbal Lord,

don't you worry.

I'll be safe by myself.

Seems another round of torrential rain is coming.

Yeah.

Staying indoors in such a fine weather

would be a huge waste.

What I mean is

I have found the rainstorm weather splendid since childhood.

Previously

I'd feel strange if you say

something like that.

But now these words

sound quite cute to me.

Your Lordship.

Well,

be a good girl and wait for me here.

I'll come down to accompany you after escorting the Governor

to Xingshui Monastery.

Qingyun!

What are you two doing?

My dad is going to scold me again.

Your Lordship,

judging by the color of the sky,

it should be raining soon.

We must walk faster.

OK.

Silly girl,

don't you remember what I've told you in normal times?

Chu Zhimo suffers an ineradicable disease,

and won't live for long.

How can you be heart-broken

for a dying man?

I don't care, dad.

I just like Herbal Lord.

I like him no matter what.

Silly girl.

Follow dad

and don't run away.

Go.

What's wrong, Your Lordship?

I just feel...

Open your umbrellas.

Qingyun,

come back.

It's raining too heavy.

Dad,

what kind of a place is Herbal Lord Valley?

Herbal Lord Valley

is a blessed place where all kinds of creatures grow

and various intelligent souls gather.

Then do you like Herbal Lord Valley, dad?

Of course.

When I was young, I often came to Herbal Lord Valley

with my elders

to gather herbs

and learn medical knowledge,

so I've grown very familiar

with every patch of soil in the Valley.

Then have you felt anything abnormal

in the Valley recently?

Yes, I have.

Except for the decrease in the yield of herbs this year

compared to previous years,

I don't think there's

any other abnormity.

Good,

daughter.

Knead harder.

Good,

it feels so good.

How come it hurts so bad?

You wicked girl.

Why do you use so much strength?

I slipped up, dad.

Enough, enough.

Stop it, stop it.

Dad can't bear it.

Dad,

take a rest here if you're tired.

I'm going out for a walk.

Your Ladyship.

Lyuluo,

you don't have to be so dutiful.

How can you say that?

You're so frail that you were ill

for several days after getting wet in rain last time.

I won't let a single drop of rain fall on your body today.

"It's been a long time since I saw so many people."

"Tell me about it.

What a huge procession.

I suppose they're from some large, wealthy family."

"There are some

maple immortals chatting away."

"I'm so envious."

"I'm dying to join them."

"But I can't get rid of Lyuluo."

"These people will be in big trouble."

"You mean they'll be troubled by those men in black?"

"What's the matter?"

"Those men in black passing by just now wore swords

and murderous looks.

I'm afraid they aren't a well-meaning gang.

The group of people up there will face a mortal danger.

What a pity for those handsome young men."

No.

Your Ladyship,

where are you going?

Protect the Governor!

Muddle-headed man!

Don't act so rashly

as your younger sister is here.

Brother, I'm scared.

Qingyun!

Qingyun.

Qingyun.

Qingyun.

Qingyun.

Qingyun.

Miss Jiang.

Qingyun.

Qingyun.

She...

She's dead.

She's not.

She won't die.

Qingyun.

You won't die, will you?

When she was like this last time,

she woke up the next day.

You won't die.

Xingshui Monastery.

Uncle,

let's go to Xingshui Monastery.

The High Priest can save Miss Jiang for sure.

I had seen with my eyes the High Priest

revive a dying person.

Uncle,

take her there quickly.

She will be saved for sure.

Xingshui Monastery.

Ziming, what on earth is the matter?

Uncle Jiang,

Qingyun is...

I failed to protect Qingyun.

Where on earth is Qingyun? What has happened?