Original subtitles

Sub by iQiyi & Ripped by skysoultan ♔ Follow @skysoultan on Instagram ♔

Episode 8

Why is your clothes

the same as mine?

You two,

take her clothes off!

Yes!

Stop!

Princess!

Get up, Princess.

Xiao Lan!

are you ok? Xiao Lan?

I'm ok.

Princess.

It's an honor to be here.

Grandpa,

someone was bullying me.

Who is this lady?

Zhan Qinghong from Jinzhou.

And you are?

This is my grandfather,

the prime minister.

How about that?

Are you scared?

It's an honor to meet you.

You are Lady Zhan,

are you hurt?

Grandpa.

It's my fault,

I spoiled her,

that's why she lacks manners.

if she had offended you,

please accept

our apologies.

I'm to blame too.

Qinghong.

Prime minister, princess.

It's Qinghong's first time in Jun'an,

she doesn't know the rules,

please understand.

It's fine, it's fine.

Princess,

your clothes is a little messy,

I'll take you to reorganize.

Director,

my clothes is damaged,

I don't think

I should go to the ceremony today.

Don't worry, Qinghong,

I have prepared other clothes for you.

How did you know I'd damage my clothes?

Are you a psychic?

As a director,

it is my duty to take care of you,

to understand your temperament,

get to know your habits,

also anticipate

all your needs.

Director,

you care a great deal about my lady,

do you have feelings for her?

Stop that.

Dongxue, Wanqing,

take Qinghong to change her clothes.

Yes.

Thank you, director.

Why isn't Qinghong here already?

She should be here shortly.

Stop them later.

Princess.

Prime minister.

Rise.

Brother Zisu,

it's only been a few days,

you look even more handsome.

Thank you for the kind words, princess.

Brother Zisu,

How about....

let's sit together later,

so we can talk.

Princess,

I don't think it's a suitable situation today,

let's just....

sit as scheduled.

Princess,

let's find our seats.

Princess.

Prime minister.

You don't think something happened to Qinghong?

She'll be here soon.

The door is closed,

no more entering.

A blessing in disguise today.

Impressive.

It's because I am outstanding.

Looks like....

I was worrying for nothing.

No, no, no,

you are smart,

insightful,

and second to none.

That is why

you have a terrific assistant like me.

What are you guys talking about?

Qinghong is complementing my excellence.

I thought it's you complementing on my uniqueness.

She sure is a character.

Please be seated.

Let's go.

Xiao Lan,

why don't you go eat something at the hall?

You'll be more comfortable there.

Go,

try eat a lot.

Ok.

Message from the emperor.

We are gathered today,

the first issue

is

to celebrate the newly-appointed director.

As I understand,

director Lin doesn't know kung fu,

however,

he stood out of the crowd,

defeated all the kung fu masters,

became the director of Wulin.

This kind of genius

can only be seen

once in a hundred years.

And it proved that

he is brave and smart,

superior in many ways,

he is the best among us.

That's too kind.

The emperor heard that

the great men of Wulin is gathering today.

He is very pleased,

also very relieved.

That's why

he sent me

to gift the director

along with whom have helped him.

Announcement.

Listen up.

The sky as witness,

The emperor said,

Lin Fang won the competition

and took the title of director,

he is very pleased.

Now I give the new director

five hundred tael of gold,

two houses.

And I give deputy director Wen You

and Hand Zhan Qinghong

a pair of king-queen swords.

Rise.

Thank you, emperor.

Please,

rise.

Please take a seat.

So this is Jue.

Wen You,

what's yours called?

My sword is called Jue.

Homophones?

But put them together,

that's Jue jue,

that sadly means vehemence.

If you think that's what it means,

of course it is sad.

What are you thinking?

In my opinion,

it makes perfect sense

to name them both Jue.

Your Jue, smaller,

usually an accessory for women.

My Jue,

it's a ring, slightly bigger,

usually an accessory for men.

Isn't that exactly a pair?

Then it couldn't be better.

Everyone, I have a proposal.

Princess.

Lady Zhan is such a handsome woman,

admired by many,

I want to invite Lady Zhan

to showcase her swordsmanship for us.

In the meantime,

we can also witness the new hand's skills.

Show off the gifted sword from the emperor.

Grandpa,

what do you think?

Hand Zhan,

what's your opinion?

No problem,

as princess Huayao wishes.

Please tolerate my performance.

Find a timing.

Go ahead,

I'll assist you.

Ok.

Wulin is full of talents!

the younger generation should be feared.

That reminds me,

I was passionate when I was young,

this is very exciting.

I hope that everyone

will continue their process,

be loyal to the empire,

don't disappoint the emperor,

he has great hopes for you.

Thank you.

Your swordsmanship

are one and the same.

Fantastic.

Can I ask what swordsmanship is it?

Qinghong uses Cloud swordsmanship from Zhan,

and mine...

is just some freestyle tricks.

Director Lin's guzheng skill

is also impeccable.

Paired with the swordsmanship,

it really was

flawless.

That's too kind.

Brother Zisu,

come here.

Qinghong,

take this for me.

Princess.

Brother Zisu,

what you did back there

was truly impressive.

Please accept this toast.

That's kind of you.

Lady Zhan is at such a young and beautiful age,

equipped with the superb swordsmanship,

you are a rare breed in Xiao empire.

You have a point, princess,

I....

want to toast you.

You're too kind.

Then I'll drink this one.

Are you married?

I have a younger brother,

age twenty,

now serves as a knight

for the emperor.

Maybe...

Secretary Cheng,

I thought he's already married?

Widower.

Qinghong is from a Wulin family,

and she will stay in Wulin in the future,

your brother has such high achievements this young,

Qinghong

might not be good enough for him.

Director Lin is mistaken....

That was alcohol talking,

don't take it to heart,

don't take it to heart.

Sorry,

sorry.

Mister,

it can be a chaotic scene here,

I'm afraid that the swords will get tainted,

please excuse me,

I'll find a good place for it.

Of course,

please.

Thank you.

Damn Huayao,

bully people just because she's a princess.

And she tried to make a fool out of me,

in her dreams!

I'm not that easy to be fooled!

None sense!

Marrying me off to his brother?

I'll kick his ass!

Worst of all,

this is pissing me off.

When the time comes,

condemn evil and promote kindness,

make a name of myself.

I'll make my father,

everybody,

so impressed with something tremendous.

Stupendous!

I...

Zhan Qinghong,

patriarch of family Zhan,

hand of director of Wulin,

hand of director of Wulin?

Why does it sound like a servant?

Not fierce enough.

I need a nickname,

one that can

stun the whole Wulin.

Qinghong the magic.

Not good...

Thunder hands!

Too manly.

family Zhan,

family Zhan,

Fighter of Zhan!

Qinghong,

you're here.

I've been looking for you.

What do you want?

What are you doing here?

None of your business.

Go accompany your princess.

Someone's mad.

I'm not mad.

I didn't say you are.

I knew you're teasing me,

I saw that you and the princess are close,

you two talked a lot.

Qinghong,

I consider Huayao

my younger sister.

I know what prime minister Cheng did back there,

I know you're angry,

so I came here for you.

Look,

I know you like cloud cakes,

I brought you some.

Sounds about right.

Actually,

Cloud cake is not the best,

there's something better.

The best in the world.

The best in the world?

What is it?

I'm not telling you,

I have only had it once

my entire life.

I don't want to know anyway.

I don't want this cloud cake either.

Are you mad?

Xiao Lan said that

you compare me with waterfall

is because I'm blunt and impulsive.

That's not true!

Do you know what the director said about me?

What did he say?

Something about lake and bronze.

Calming lake coarse bronze in a tranquil night.

Exactly, that's it!

What does he mean by that?

It's a poet to describe women,

peaceful and beautiful.

See,

how sweet is the director.

But...

I prefer waterfall.

Qinghong,

I like you.

Qinghong,

I mean it,

I really like you.

I know.

Me too.

Wenxuan, take care.

Princess.

Grandpa.

Why did you stop me earlier?

you knew that....

Princess,

of course I know that

you have feelings for Wen You.

And I also understand that

it is not entirely your fault

what happened between you and Zhan Qinghong.

Then why were you so polite to her?

I was polite,

because she's the emperor's guest.

What kind of guest is she?

She is just a country woman.

Princess,

if she's just some country woman,

actually,

with your graceful attitude,

you can easily,

without lifting a finger of yours,

defeat her

capture her.

Why did you

do it yourself?

Stirring the pot?

You're such an idiot.

I'm already upset,

and you're still telling me off.

What I mean is

that you need to understand who you are,

you have a natural advantage.

No matter how hard she fights,

how smart she is,

she can't compete with you.

I got it.

I am a princess,

I am your only grand-daughter,

I am superior.

That's right.

You're back.

You're so happy

now that you became the hand.

Nope,

she's happy because she found love.

Ma'am,

you're not officially appointed,

yet you already hurt the director.

You're not going to be a good hand.

I'm going to be the best hand.

It's good news,

in the future,

you have someone to look after you.

Since you want to be the best,

maybe I should tell you something

that has been on my mind for a long time.

What is it?

I want to ask uncle Xiahou

to improve you kungfu.

Seriously?

That's great!

Thank you, uncle Xiahou.

Qinghong,

I'll teach you some other day.

Wenxuan,

I have some issues back at home,

I should get back.

Uncle Xiahou, I'll see you off.

Let's go.

Qinghong,

I mean it,

I really like you.

I know,

me too.

You have feelings for Qinghong?

No.

Then why did you....

I said no.

Sir,

remember, you can't be sentimental.

Uncle Xiahou,

today,

are you teaching me the best swordsmanship?

Sort of.

But you have to wait,

there's someone else coming.

Who?

Uncle Xiahou.

Wen You?

I'm late,

please forgive me.

Why are you here?

Uncle Xiahou,

you're teaching Wen You as well?

Is that not allowed?

No more chatting,

hand over your swords.

Today's lesson....

you're using each other sword from now on.

Heavy sword for me?

I have a plan.

Go ahead and practice with your new swords,

and think,

what's the difference between the two?

Uncle Xiahou,

so soon?

I asked them to explore themselves for a start.

Wenxuan,

we can go to Crowing temple these couple of days.

Ok.

Please come with me.

Of course.

Director.

Yes?

An informant as notified us

something happened at Wishful gate.

Wishful gate?

It's in the middle of nowhere,

and it looks haunted,

doesn't look so wishful.

Go look around.

The informant said,

this morning,

the farmer of Wishful gate has found that

all the people from wishful gate

have vanished overnight.

Only the patriarch Lu Ming was guarding the coffin

at the front yard.

Where is patriarch Lu Ming?

He is not Lu Ming,

judging from the clothes,

he's probably a servant of Wishful gate.

Any findings?

The entire house is empty,

no bodies were found,

no survivor either.

Throat slicing flower,

only one move is needed.

Who is this person?

Killing people using only a flying flower?

Cadaver sent mid-air,

indeed,

this is no ordinary expert.

Why did he ask us to swap swords?

What is uncle Xiahou thinking?

Maybe he's got a plan.

Are you tired?

Come on,

have some water.

The swords have different handles.

It's just that one is heavier, one is lighter,

man are stronger, using heavier sword

can show off the strength.

Women are flexible,

lighter swords are perfect.

It is a bit awkward

for me to use this light sword.

Wen You,

what you did with the lighter sword earlier

was completely wrong.

You should do this with a lighter sword.

I'll show you.

poke, lift, point.

You need to poke, lift and point with light swords.

You were stabbing and hacking earlier,

you're going to break the sword.

I'm older than you,

more skillful than you,

are you sure you want to teach me?

So what if you're older than me?

I happen to like to trick people who are older than me.

There was once

I tied the second senior apprentice on the tree

for four hours.

Then let me teach you

how to use a heavy sword

Qinghong, look.

How about that?

You want to give it a try?

Sure.

This sword is so heavy,

it's difficult to even hold it up,

how can I bring out its spirit?

Practicing with a heavy sword,

core and shoulder strength are needed.

You

have been slacking off.

Even though you are flexible,

but you lack strength.

If you bumped into a master,

you will sure lose.

Wen You,

dare for a match?

Let's see who can master the new sword first.

Ok.

Director Lin.

Director Lin.

With such a big issue at hand,

aren't you going to show up and fix it?

Come out!

Director Lin.

Get out!

Housemaster Ji.

Housemaster Ji.

What's the matter?

Well,

I can't talk about it with a nobody,

we're here for the director.

What is it?

You can talk to me about it.

We're waiting for the director,

the matter at hand,

cannot be handled by the deputy director.

We want the director.

Director.

Director Lin,

we've been waiting for you for a ruling,

wishful gate....

About wishful gate,

I will definitely give you an answer,

I will investigate and find out who's behind it.

Please don't worry and go home.

Do you have a lead?

This is the murder weapon.

It is a special item,

it's quite rare in Wulin.

Flying flower,

all the masters can use it.

Using flying flower as a weapon,

most likely women,

there aren't too many women

that possess this kind of skill.

We'll go through them all,

then we'll find out.

What if it's a man impersonate a woman?

It's not impossible.

You have a point.

It's just that I have other evidence.

What evidence?

Housemaster Ji,

you brought your crew here today

demanding an answer as soon as possible.

I agreed to that.

So,

please,

do not take more of our time for investigating.

Let's go.

Let's go.

Director,

do you really have evidence?

He wouldn't kick them out

if he had any evidence.

Seriously?

At least we got rid of the annoyance.

We need time

to get to the truth.

Wishful gate has nearly a hundred years of history

in the east region.

Even though it's been falling recently,

it's still a prosperous house.

But they all vanished overnight,

they only left Lu Ming,

apparently,

it's revenge.

Correct.

We found two bodies outside wishful gate,

both from wishful gate,

same wound.

Two bodies?

The informant said there's only one.

After we arrived at wishful gate,

the killer

sent another body.

Is it

a message?

Yes.

Twelve hours after the first body

was found,

the killer sent the second body.

That means,

every twelve hours,

the killer is going to kill one hostage,

until there's none left.

All the people were missing from wishful gate,

the killer must have taken them all.

We didn't find Lu Ming,

he must be after the killer.

What about this flower?

Any clues?

Flower?

This flower has caused two deaths.

This flower

if for Lu Ming.

What are you guys talking about?

Lu Ming has suffered loss of his entire family,

the two bodies left behind

is obviously a mock to Lu Ming.

With such cruelty,

even housemaster Ji didn't want to stand by

and asked us to investigate.

Lu Ming, on the other hand,

didn't ask our help,

instead went after the killer himself.

Why is that?

Lu Ming is sure that he can find the killer.

Lu Ming knows who is it!

Qinghong, you are smart.

Don't be smug.

Patriarch,

General Xiahou has already sent in more men

to guard the city,

Jun'an and wishful gate's affiliates

have also sent people.

So,

what should we do now?

Yeah,

what should we do?

Don't hesitate to ask me,

I'm just like you,

I want to contribute for Wulin.

Wishful gate is a large house,

a large space is needed for hiding them.

Zisu,

together with Su Batian,

go through the mountains tomorrow.

Yes.

Director,

what about me?

what's my job as a hand?

Your job, as a hand,

is to protect me.

Xiao Rou,

when is brother Zisu coming back?

Princess,

he didn't say.

Well,

when does he usually come home?

Depends.

Well,

Where do you think he went?

I just know that he's with General Xiahou

out handling something.

Other than that, I have no idea.

Everybody knows that Wulin is full of danger,

they're out there

handling the affairs of Wulin,

do you think

they'll get into fights

or even be targets of assassins?

They live the world,

and they are kung fu masters,

they'll be ok.

I know that,

but still...

Wulin people,

they are all equipped with special skills,

fighting and fighting,

in the end, it's still grievance

and hatred.

That's why I think

even the best kung fu master

is not safe out there.

If I knew what kind of trouble they're in,

I can help.

After all,

I am a princess.

My brother told me that

he has a tricky matter lately.

You know Wishful gate?

just over night,

the entire house were killed.

I heard it has something to do with Golden flower.

This is too dangerous!

Yeah.

I'll go ask the royal army to help.

But,

where can I find them?

They're usually at director Lin's house.

So,

Zhan Qinghong

has been alongside him the whole time?

Yes.

my brother is the deputy,

she is the hand,

they must be together.

I'll send people right away.

Golden flower.

Sir.

is everything alright?

I have a favor,

I need you to take a look.

Sir,

your shaofu point,

when did you get the blood spots?

During the Wulin competition.

Is it painful?

Not on the hand,

but sometimes,

my chest hurts.

Chest pain?

Any other symptoms?

I can't tell

Just by the look of it.

Maybe it's due to the heart-warming bead.

The toxins built-up all these years

is being forced out.

No other symptoms at the moment,

maybe I'm being paranoid.

It's good to be cautious,

please notify me

if any developments.

Sub by iQiyi & Ripped by skysoultan ♔ Follow @skysoultan on Instagram ♔