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♪ Birds over the clouds ♪

♪ Horses over the steppe ♪

♪ Misty rain, armor suit ♪

♪ Flower blossom under the moon breeze ♪

♪ When did the universe start? ♪

♪ Who will the moon shine on? ♪

♪ Spring breeze sprouts buds in trees ♪

♪ and breathes new life in me ♪

♪ Love is a song, passion a painting ♪

♪ Dream falls at the flower of my hairpin ♪

♪ Been around the world, seen it all ♪

♪ Have the universe under my sleeve ♪

=The Legend of Xiao Chuo=

=Episode 3=

King Xiyin, save that sweet talk

for

other girls.

Hunian.

Beautiful girls from the empress’ family

should go with

the true nobles on this steppe.

You and I together

will be the perfect combination

of the emperor’s and empress’ families.

I got these earrings

from the South.

I figure it will look great on you.

That’s OK.

What

you did

in the archery game,

I saw all of them.

I think I don’t have to

say anymore.

Hunian, I’m being nothing but honest.

I already told you.

I have errands to attend to.

King Xiyin.

I saw

you were talking to my elder sister.

Yeah.

I asked her

where can I find the beautiful Wuguli.

But your sister

refused to tell me.

My sister

is very strict with us.

What do you want me?

I want to give these earrings

to the girl I admired for so long.

I just don’t know

if I can have the honor.

This is for me?

Who else can it be?

I thought

they’re for my sister.

How could that be possible?

Your sister is also very nice.

But not everyone likes her.

I adore

girls who are both frank and cute.

Just like you.

You like me?

The moment I saw you

in the crowds,

I fell for you right on.

All the girls around you

just added to your beauty.

Like the stars in the sky,

set off the bright moon.

Do you really mean it?

Let me put the earrings on you.

You look beautiful.

I can invite

the most beautiful girl of the steppe

to a dance?

How lucky am I tonight,

to dance

with the prettiest of them all.

I didn’t know

you had

so many adventures

in the South.

Compared you,

my worries

just seem so trivial.

Yeah.

Shangjing is full of tension right now.

Youzhou compared

to be more comfortable.

Actually, I’m curious.

His Majesty can be very suspicious.

You insist on helping

King Mingyi.

Is it really

out of pure loyalty?

I’m helping Mingyi

not only out of loyalty,

but also the choice I made.

Choice?

Exactly.

Carrying out the reform of Han system,

revitalizing Liao,

these are the future

for Mingyi.

They are also the unfinished task

left by Emperor Shizong.

So

he made his choice.

And I chose him for it.

I finally understand

why father trusts you so much.

Father agreed

to meet the owner of this pendant.

Thank you, Hunian.

(Xiao Gu, royal doctor) Your Majesty.

Xiao Gu.

I seem to have had another nightmare just now.

Lately

after I used the spies you provided,

I had a blast.

But when I stop using them,

the nightmares strike back.

Your Majesty.

You are overworked

for all those state affairs.

That’s what caused those nightmares.

It has nothing to do

with my spices.

Do you have the spice with you?

Raw materials for this spice

come from keep valleys

in Youzhou City.

In between the most dangerous cliffs.

It takes men and time to harvest them.

And then the process of refining before use.

The material harvesters

may die anytime during the harvest.

I simply could not deliver.

Please forgive me.

As long as I can get my spice.

I don’t care how many people have to die.

Yes.

Your wish is my command.

The Moon Dance this year

is quite an event.

After we done with the patrol,

let’s join then I have a good time.

Derang.

I saw you

had a nice chat with Hunian.

Why didn’t you ask her for a dance?

If you can just look at yourself right now.

I have known Miss Hunian since young.

I have always regarded her as my sister.

Han Derang!

Why are you here?

I’m here for him.

Why?

What do you want for Commander Han?

Today we will decide

who’s the real winner between you and me.

Yanyan, cut it off.

We don’t have time for you.

Xiuge.

This is between me and him.

How about it, Han Derang?

Dare to accept the challenge?

Sure, I’ll take it.

So, what do you want to do?

Wrestling.

Nonsense.

You’re a girl.

How can you wrestle with men?

He can say no to the game.

Just have to admit to be the loser.

All right, I’m in.

Bring it on.

Miss Xiao.

After you.

Miss Xiao, I...

Next time,

I’ll beat you next time.

I didn’t mean to...

Miss Xiao!

That was not my intention!

Thinking about your sweetheart?

I heard all about it.

You and that Han Derang...

What you hit me for?

For the nonsense you said.

That’s what I heard.

Is it really?

Nonsense.

Come on, I want to know.

Come on!

Don’t you talk about those nonsense.

I want to know, let me know, come on.

-Let me know. -No way!

What are you doing here?

Sister.

You’re still up?

If I don’t come,

later even father

would hear your noise here.

You.

Come with me.

Back to your tent.

But sister, I don’t want...

Sister.

Ouch, it hurts.

Don’t...

We will be quiet.

You promise?

Go to bed now.

Go to bed.

It’s all your fault.

Tell me about it!

What happened?

Let’s talk about it!

Night night.

Tell me about it!

About what?

I got nothing to say.

Come on.

Just tell me already.

No.

Say it.

Father.

Have some milk tea.

All right.

Is Yanyan asleep?

Not yet.

She and Wuguli

probably saw the boys they like

at the

Moon Dance tonight.

They’re having girls talk at the tent

It’s going to be long.

The political situation right now is hostile.

Three branches of Emperor Taizu

are fighting for the throne under the table.

His Majesty is suspicious and murderous.

Remember,

be sure to take care

of your two sisters.

The Moon Dance

is the event

for boys and girls to meet.

Tell me,

did any of the young boy

confess to you tonight?

Xiyin from Lihu

tried to approach me tonight.

But I turned him down.

After all,

all eyes are on us now.

If I take him in so easily,

people might use that against us.

I’m sorry.

I promise

I’ll find you

a great husband.

I am the eldest daughter of the family.

I should take on

more responsibilities.

Besides, we are of the Empress’ family.

We don’t get to choose our husbands.

I just hope my two sisters

can marry the ones they love.

After your mother passed away,

you’ve been

taking care of your two sisters.

Sometimes it hurts me

to see you work like that.

I’m not a good father.

I mean

you are also at the right age.

You have to consider for yourself as well.

Remember,

all I want

is for you to be safe

and happy ever after.

Alright.

It’s getting late.

You should go to bed, too.

You too, father.

Sure.

Prime Minister Siwen agreed to see me?

He did.

But we can’t be too optimistic.

This spring hunting with His Majesty.

I have bad feelings about this.

Besides, His Majesty

still has doubts about you.

You have to be very careful.

Brother Han.

I understand what you said.

But you have to know,

this is the risk I have to take.

Because this is

the only chance for me.

And I’ve been waiting forever

for it to come.

You can rest assured from now.

I will do my best to help you.

Try to set the date

as soon as possible.

I’ll make the arrangement.

OK.

Your Excellency, please lay your punishment on me.

Punish you?

For what?

(Diligu, Imperial physician) Couple days ago,

King Taiping sent in some tonics,

I accidentally

ruined them.

The remaining dose

is only good for today.

Please lay your punishment on me.

It’s okay you ruined them.

Frees me from those bitter decoction anyway.

Your Excellency, please don’t be like this.

If His Majesty knows

you try to abandoned yourself like this,

he won’t forgive me for it.

Enough.

Chubu.

Yes.

Go to King Taiping

and bring me some more meds.

Yes, my lord.

Your Excellency,

Childe Han has been waiting for a long time.

Brother Han.

Look at you.

How do I look?

How I look? Cool?

You look authentic.

From now on,

I will be Commander Han’s servant.

Cut it off, Mingyi.

Over there,

besides Prime Minister Siwen’s

guards,

me

and his daughter Hunian

will also be there.

We’ll pretend to hunt.

To keep an eye for the surroundings.

Then

You and Prime Minister Siwen

can focus on your subject.

Brother Han,

with your arrangement,

I am all at ease.

Let’s go.

Hold on.

Po’er, Diligu.

You two

watch out in here.

Yes, my lord.

Prime Minister Siwen.

Mingyi.

You are Mingyi?

Would you show me your face?

Yes.

You look so much alike.

You mean

I look like my father?

When late emperor was still King Yongkang,

he looked

the same as you right now.

He was also ambitious.

Determined to make Liao

thriving and prosperous

like Han and Tang Dynasty in the South.

Fortunately

we were too young

back then.

If Chage didn’t rebel...

Tell me,

what do you think

of the current situation?

I think Liao is in grave danger

from both internal and external.

A reform is in need.

What you see as the internal threads?

What about the external ones?

And how to start the reform?

King Taiping.

King Mingyi suddenly left his tent.

Judging by his direction,

I think he headed to the Empress’ family.

He went

for Xiao Siwen’s camp?

Well...

I wanted to inform you this first.

So I didn’t follow them through.

I’m not sure.

Cloud Snow.

Stop thinking about

that Han Derang.

Who knows

what he’s up to right now?

Why can’t I

beat him every single time?

Isn’t he annoying?

What?

I can’t

even criticize him now?

Cloud Snow.

Here.

I hope everything goes smooth today.

His Majesty has raised

his doubts on us.

We should be more careful

for the next meet-up.

My apologies for my sister’s misbehave yesterday.

I should have her more disciplined.

You mean Yanyan?

She’s a very innocent girl.

Follows nothing but her heart.

Very adorable.

You don’t have to worry about it.

Commander Han is indeed magnanimous.

Sometimes

I do envy Yanyan.

Rose and orchid share different forms of beauty.

You are with great manner,

understanding.

Anyone

who can marry you

will be blessed.

Do you really think so?

Of course.

Such a rush of horses.

That’s quite unusual.

Miss Hunian.

I’ll inform the camp.

If it’s Yansage,

please try to stop them.

Sure.

You want to

pick up what’s left by the late Emperor?

I want to carry out the Han system again.

Revive both the North and South Privy Council.

Divide the militaries owned by Kings and clans.

Strengthening the majesty of monarchy.

After the civil strife has been solved,

I want to restore the imperial examination system.

Recruiting talents.

Regardless of their nationalities.

But do you know

these were the reasons that the late emperor

got attacked by all eight clans.

Aren’t you afraid to repeat his fate?

The eight tribes

contributed a lot

to the prosperity of Khitan.

That I have to admit.

But after Emperor Taizu claimed his throne,

the previous eight tribe system

is no longer the foundation of Liao.

What the late emperor failed to do,

why you think you can finish it?

Because time has changed.

Those who were against the late emperor

were killed

by Imperial Uncle.

Liao is in urgent need of a reform.

We

have no other options.

But I know

many

have died for the reform.

That’s why

I won’t have you

to take this risk for me.

So you’re here today for...?

King Taiping.

King Taiping.

Miss Hunian.

What are you doing here?

What about your father? Where is he?

It’s such a fine day.

I came out to practice archery.

I didn’t see my father

when I left.

Why don’t you

come to my camp and have some milk tea first?

I will enjoy your tea,

after

I meet with your father first.

King Taiping.

Lil Hunian.

Do you really want to invite me for tea?

Or are you after something else?

Not at all.

King Wuzhi is getting old.

I hope Prime Minister Siwen

can make the right choice

for Liao’s future.

You are much alike of your father

Emperor Shizong.

Yet

you are more steady,

and more reassuring than he was.

Your Excellency, Prime Minister,

King Taiping is here.

Father,

King Taiping is here for you.

King Taiping.

What brought you here?

Something happened.

Prime Minister Siwen

didn’t go hunting today?

I did.

I got lucky.

I hunted down a great deer

in less than two hours.

Want to join me for the meal?

Sure.

But it seems that Prime Minister

is expecting someone.

Your Excellency.

Two people

sneaked away

behind the camp just now.

Looks like

I won’t be having the deer after all.

I will

come visit Prime Minister some other day.

Go finish your duty, Your Excellency.

We can dine some other time.

Lil Hunian,

I’ll try your tea the next time.

Send someone to follow them!

Yes, sir.

Mingyi, don’t look back.

There are pursuers behind us.

Mingyi.

We go separate!

Han Derang?

They’re in trouble.

Where are they?

What are you looking at?

Sorry.

did I go too hard on you?

No, no.

Don’t worry, lady.

Sorry for being rude.

I thank you

for your help.

So you’re OK?

Well I’ll leave then.

Where are you going? I can give you a ride.

That’s OK.

I can walk myself back.

Hurry up.

Come on.

Your Excellency.

We lost them.

I’m so sorry.

Useless shit.

One of them

has to be Mingyi.

Don’t be afraid.

Though Cloud Snow

runs very fast,

But it’s actually very nice.

I...I’m not afraid.

Here’s where you’re going.

Well,

that was fast.

This Cloud...

Snow.

Cloud Snow.

Isn’t this the kings’ tent?

Are you a member of the royal family?

No.

I set to meet

with my friend here.

Thank you for your help today.

Don’t mention it.

Are you feeling better?

Don’t worry.

I’m much better.

Will I have the honor to know your name?

So that I can later...

It’s okay.

I have to go now.

I’ll see you next time if it happens.

Mingyi.

Mingyi?

Why

are you being all sneaky there?

Why are you here?

Are you looking for someone?

How did you know?

Where is he?

How do you know I saved him?

Cause you

release

all those horses.

I don’t know what you talking about.

All right, all right.

Relax.

He said

he’s going to the kings’ tent.

Then

I gave him

a ride there.

I’m doing you a favor.

What’s with your attitude?

Looking all grumpy.

OK.

My bad.

You

saved me on this once.

Thank you very much.

This is

not very sincere, is it?

What do you want then?

So

you owe me one this once,

right?

Yes.

Go ahead.

Alright.

So from now on,

you have to let me do one thing.

You can cut to the chase, just go.

From now on,

I’ll call you brother Derang.

That’s it?

Of course not.

I just didn’t

come up with anything yet.

I’ll

let you know when I have it.

Sure.

As long as it’s good and righteous,

I will keep my promise.

OK.

That’s what you said.

You have my word.

Where is Mingyi?

King Mingyi went out for a walk.

A walk.

So you two

don’t know

where he went for this walk either?

King Taiping.

Great.

Mingyi is also here.

He is not a usual guest here.

King Taiping.

You don’t really

leave your tent normally.

What brought you out

today for these sudden visits?

Where else have you been?

I heard Your Majesty

suffered from severe headache last night.

I worried about Your Majesty.

That’s why I came here.

So you

were not at Prime Minister Siwen’s camp?

The camps of the Empress’ family are far away.

I’m in poor condition.

So I haven’t been there yet.

So why did you...?

Enough.

Enough of this.

I’m very happy today.

Mingyi.

How are you doing recently?

Thanks to Your Majesty.

I’ve been taken good care of.

So I’m much better now.

When you recover,

get rid of those books.

Come with me and King Taiping

to go hunting and drink.

A Khitan man

can not be like you,

all sick and weak.

No hunting, no drinking.

How can you ever be a man in the future?

Your Majesty is right.

If you excuse me

for today.

OK, go ahead.

What happened today?

Brother.

I think Mingyi

went to Prime Minister Siwen’s camp.

But when we were following him,

we lost him

due to some rampage horses.

It was a mess.

I couldn’t be sure if it was really him.

Considering his physical conditions,

I don’t think he can escape

under your watch.

Brother, do you believe

in what he said today?

I just don’t want to alert who’s behind it.

I’ll let you

to take it from here.

We will return to Shangjing tomorrow.

If Mingyi

shows any signs of betray.

You know what to do.

OK.

I will

get to the bottom of this.

I went back last night.

All excited.

I didn’t sleep at all.

All I want

is to see you here today.

Talking sweat.

From last night till now,

all I can ever think of is you.

From now on,

I will be your protector.

I will

give you all the pressures

in this world.

Even the throne as Empress.

Don’t talk nonsense.

I mean it.

I love you more than anything else.

I want you to be my queen.

Do you still not feel

my heart by now?

I do.

Hunian.

King Taiping.

Done packing

for the return?

Under process.

What do you like?

What?

I want to give you a present.

What do you like?

Jewels, silk?

I’m not a southern girl.

What would I do with those?

Good.

That’s our Khitan girl.

Things

are going down in Shangjing these years.

All the girls

are into things from the South.

Try to be all mincing

like those South girls.

I thought you would be the same.

What do you like then?

Horse? Blade? Bow and arrow?

I have all those.

There has to be one

that I can give it to you as a present.

Let me think about it

I’ll let you know when I have it.

Lil Hunian, remember,

Taiping Palace

will always be opened for you.

Anytime.

As long as you come to me,

I will try my best to answer you.

After your mother passed away,

you rarely enter the palace.

When you’re free,

come see His Majesty.

We care about you sisters.

I bet

you have suitors

from one across the other end of the steppe.

My sisters are still young.

I’ve been taking care of them, as mom would do.

I didn’t really have time for that.

Your sisters are now grown-up.

They’ll get married in a few years.

You should now

think for yourself.

You are as such a beautiful age.

You can’t just think about your sisters.

Thank you for your concern.

Okay.

I have a lot in my hands today.

Lil Hunian.

This tea of yours,

I’ll come for it sooner or later.

Even furious horse like Cloud Snow

gets soft

when it’s with you.

I guess you treated it well.

I can even treat you better.

So that you are not going to look

all that stiff.

How can you

be so cheerful every day?

Isn’t that so?

You’re like, you live in honey.

Is that a compliment?

Or are you saying I’m heartless?

I have a lot

to worry about every day.

Let’s talk about it then.

What do you

worry about every day?

What are you laughing at?

I know

His Majesty can be violent.

Three branches of Emperor Taizu

are fighting with each other all day long.

All the common men and royals

worry about their lives.

Liao is in urgent need of a reform.

How do you know all of this

at such a young age?

OK.

So tell me,

how would you reform this country?

♪ Who wrote the love down with affection ♪

♪ Who got drunk with thoughts on horse back ♪

♪ Song of her across land and sea ♪

♪ Lingers on and beyond the men’s world ♪

♪ Like a bird over the waves ♪

♪ Still be the same as we meet again ♪

♪ Exchange our love and passion ♪

♪ Fill two hearts with happy ending ♪

♪ You and I, from now to the end of time ♪

♪ The watch at night, dawn at the skyline ♪

♪ Two beating hearts, a never ending story ♪

♪ Unbending belief, bothered by none ♪

♪ All the joy of the universe at your blink ♪

♪ Like a bird across the clouds ♪

♪ World shimmers at me ♪

♪ Love without regret ♪

♪ Fear for no danger ♪

♪ What a brilliant life ♪

♪ Like a bird over the waves ♪

♪ Still be the same as we meet again ♪

♪ Exchange our love and passion ♪

♪ Fill two hearts with happy ending ♪

♪ You and I, from now to the end of time ♪