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♪ My horse neighs in the snowstorm ♪

♪ I hold up my sword ♪

♪ Cut off my hairs along with my sorrow ♪

♪ The world is vast ♪

♪ In this life of mine ♪

♪ I have taken both paths of love and hate ♪

♪ A lone wild goose flies in the clouds ♪

♪ The sky in the background is glaring ♪

♪ The heaven and the earth are all in my heart ♪

♪ A jug of liquor and a spark are enough for me ♪

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♪ Like the cloud in the wind ♪

♪ There’s nobody I can share my life with ♪

♪ Sometimes I owe others and sometimes they own me ♪

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♪ Tomorrow will be a good day that flies by ♪

♪ I’ll still be tender like yesterday ♪

♪ Running toward that rainbow ♪

♪ And hug you ♪

♪ Come in to the outdoor teahouse for a cup of tea ♪

♪ My brothers all like things spicy ♪

♪ Hustling and bustling ♪

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Overlord

Episode 28

I know some place

favorable for intelligence development.

Gamble Small! Small!

Coming through. I’ll play!

Big! Big! Big!

Small! Small! Small!

So this is what you thought of?

What’s wrong with it?

This requires more thinking than listening to music

to help develop the brain

This place is a mess.

- Don’t forget you’re pregnant. - Big!

This place is perfect.

Here you can learn to be astute, be bold,

be cautious and calculative.

That’s all mine!

We need to hurry up! Excuse me.

Small! Small! Small! I’m sure of it.

- Place your bets. Big or small? - Small!

Big! Big! Big! Big!

Take this bag of silver

and give it to others.

Don’t let her play again.

Yes.

My bag is full.

The rest is all yours.

You can share it.

Let me have a try.

I want to join you.

Go away.

Coming through. I’ll play!

Excuse me! Excuse me!

Why are you leaving?

Play with me.

Where are you going? Let’s play.

Small!

Big!

Come on.

This is your trick, isn’t it?

As long as you’re staying with me,

it’s my responsibility to take care

of you and your baby.

Big! Big! Big!

Let’s go.

Let me play one more round.

Come.

Just one more, please!

Gamble

Get out of my face!

Don’t vent your anger on servants.

Bring your enemy down

if you don’t want to lose.

Mother, what brings you here?

Look at you.

Are you still a noble prince?

You’re no better than

rascals in the brothel.

Mother...

Do you still care about me?

All you can think of

is that tramp.

But she’s with Prince Jun now.

Once she gives birth to a boy,

that man will be most likely

to replace Crown Prince.

And what about you? A complete failure!

A disgrace

who indulges himself in drinks!

At this point,

you aren’t half as good as Li Qingliu.

No wonder His Majesty neglects you.

You’re hopeless.

Mother, I...

I wish you weren’t my son!

I’m sorry.

Get up already!

Stop making a scene.

Yes.

Starting from now,

keep in mind who you’re against.

Don’t forget you’re a prince

and the future...

Don’t let me down.

I made soup

with spinach from India. Have a taste.

I’m sorry about last time.

Xiaoxian,

you don’t need to do this every day.

Well,

we’re already engaged.

It’s my duty to take care of you.

I’m sorry if I didn’t make myself clear

and gave you the wrong idea.

You’ve always been

my closest partner either in Silver City or Chang’an.

I regard you as my sister.

If you’re in danger,

I’ll do anything to protect you.

That’s why I agreed

to the engagement at first.

Had I refused it,

you would’ve been hurt.

I promise

that I’ll do my best

to honor the betrothal

and make you feel safe.

But let me be clear,

that’s not love.

What about Long Aoyi?

I already have the answer.

All I’m asking is for you

to commit to our engagement.

The rest

is fine with me.

As per Tang’s tradition,

to hold the ritual in the first month of every season,

Xiaoxian of the Du Clan

is conferred Princess Jun-to-be.

The wedding ceremony

will be held on the first day

of winter in the 12th year.

Last night’s mist disappeared

after sunrise.

Your Highness

are blessed by heaven.

- This is my first visit to the harem. - Today’s ritual

- I must find something. - went smoothly.

I think

Her Highness is as wise as Buddha.

She could

predict the weather effortlessly.

That’s incredible.

She has a fine grasp

of The Book of Changes.

Would they ever stop talking?

Your Highness, this fruit came from Tibet.

You can have a taste.

Excuse me.

A word, please.

And taste this, Your Highness.

These grapes

just arrived from Arabia.

They’re fresh.

You’re gorgeous.

May I ask you a few things?

I’m new to the palace

and I’m interested in a particular pattern.

Could you tell me about it?

Which one?

That...

Greetings, Concubine Feng.

Nice to see you.

I love the ready-to-wear

you gave me last time.

Do you still have that kind of fabric?

I’m not sure.

It came all the way from Arabia.

If you like it,

I’ll bring you some.

That’s too kind of you.

How much is it? Is it expensive?

Fine birds

deserve fine feathers.

It’d be a waste to hand them out

to the humble.

Thank you so much.

Am I interrupting you two?

I’ll leave you alone then.

Don’t worry.

I barely know her.

Let’s talk over there.

My respects to you, Your Highness.

Have a seat. Try the grapes.

Stop!

Are you a new maid?

Where are your manners?

My respects to you, Concubine De.

You’ve probably forgotten

that we had met twice.

I remember it.

You dressed up as a foreign dancer

in an attempt to seduce Prince Jun.

You played the same trick on my son, Zhao, too,

but failed.

You’re running a business in the city, aren’t you?

Yes.

Here’s a piece of advice.

Always follow the rules

in the palace.

Do not try anything funny.

If you do,

there will be consequences.

I understand.

Let’s toast Your Highness first.

Drink with me.

Dig in.

The more you eat, the happier I become.

Here.

Try this.

Your Highness, I hope you have a good appetite.

We’ve had so much fun today.

Forget about the investigation.

They all ignore me.

Tell the kitchen

to make

waxberry wine

and mulberry wine.

They’re good, especially for women.

Yes, I will.

The water shield

isn’t cooked well.

It’s better to be stewed with tofu.

Agreed.

I had that dish

- back in a remote place called Jia’ermu. - Your Highness.

Try it.

Locals there knew how to cook it.

Have you heard of that place?

Jia’ermu

is completely different from our state.

I knew you wouldn’t believe it.

How is that tiny place

compared to our vast land?

But it’s true.

In Jia’ermu,

women are superior to men.

You think I’m lying?

Let me explain it to you in detail.

People there...

Your Highness, the rule says

to eat in silence.

She should be beaten for breaking it.

Every dog has its day.

Don’t challenge the locals.

Is that so?

That’s unthinkable!

I think it’s fun.

Right?

What’s so fun?

Come here.

Share it with me.

Come over here.

What is it about?

Your Highness,

it’s about Jia’ermu.

I’ve been there.

That place is special.

Men there

are inferior to women

who enjoy higher status.

The head of the household

is the grandmother,

who’s in charge of finance.

Women have their own boudoirs

to live with their love.

Once they give birth,

their grandmothers will raise the kids.

So,

they don’t need to worry about

being abandoned.

That’s unheard of.

Write it down.

What’s more,

you can only see women in the streets,

such as female soldiers, shopkeepers.

Men seldom go out

as they’re at home raising their children.

It’s true.

Their customs are opposite to ours.

We can visit there some time.

I’ve never heard of that.

Put it back.

That move doesn’t count.

Let me think again.

Father, an emperor

should never cheat.

I’m a mere beginner

in chess.

And I’m your father.

Can’t you be easy on me?

Prince Zhao has arrived.

My respects to you, Father.

Sure. Come here.

You’re in a good mood, Father.

Are you playing board games with Qingliu?

A few days ago,

he received a group of merchants

from Funan,

who gave him this chess.

It’s a fun game.

So you’re playing chess.

I know a thing or two

when learning board games

from Minister Yuan.

You can play it, too?

Yes.

Good. You should

come to the palace more often

to play chess with me.

Father,

I was immature.

I was out traveling all the time

without sparing enough time for you.

From now on,

I’ll be with you as much as I can.

I’m glad to hear it.

I hope

you two

can work together to assist Crown Prince.

Understand?

Yes, Father.

Fantastic!

Miss, have you made friends

with those ladies?

I tried so hard to entertain them,

but they invited Princess Jun

to have desserts.

How is your hand?

It’s fine.

We got company.

Miss Long, it’s really you!

You’re Gengzi’s...

I’m his second sister, Menghan.

I recognize you.

Gengzi said

you left for Chang’an without telling him.

So you’re in the palace all this time.

We had

a nasty fight last year,

then I left and came here.

But I didn’t know

I’d be prohibited

from getting out.

I couldn’t even

send him a message.

How is he?

He’s doing well.

It’ll be a relief to know you’re safe.

What do you want to say to him?

I’ll tell him.

Thank you!

Many in the palace

have lost contact with their families

just like me.

Can you help them, too?

Of course.

I’ll be your messenger.

Thanks. Come here.

- Greetings, my lady. - Greetings, my lady.

That’s a huge crowd, Menghan.

As a former gang member,

it’s as if you’re having a gang

of your own.

Please write down the names

and the addresses of your families.

I’ll let you know

once I hear from them.

- Thank you, my lady. - Thank you, my lady.

This is great!

Menghan,

I’d like to ask you something.

Have you ever seen this pattern in the palace?

I don’t think so.

If it’s not too much trouble,

can you keep an eye on it?

If you see it,

don’t forget to tell me.

I will.

Thank you.

The Search of the Supernatural says

Li Ji, born in the Warring States Period,

made a name for killing a snake.

She was a woman

of unusual strength.

And what did she do?

She mixed 500 kilograms

of grains with honey.

That was half a ton.

She did that all by herself.

Can you imagine how heavy that was?

Can you?

How did she do that?

If girls now are as strong as her...

I haven’t finished.

What were you doing?

Nothing.

Nothing?

Weren’t you entertaining girls?

No, no, no.

What were you thinking?

Stop it!

Tang I’m sorry. I won’t do it again.

Tang

Miss,

he was hitting on girls with his story.

That jerk!

I must end him now!

There’s nothing I can do.

Don’t you see she’s jealous?

Xiaoqin, I bought you buns

with extra sugar.

Please calm down.

Is it sweet?

Prince Jun’s Mansion

You know the drill. The winner

gets to ask a question.

The loser must be honest.

I’m totally up for it.

Middle finger, ring finger, which one is it?

Snake eats frogs. I won.

Go ahead and ask me.

Your eyes are sparkling

and you’re giggling.

Is something going on

between you and him?

Speak!

Where are you guys now?

Nothing happened.

Tell me the truth.

We did that.

That. What?

You mean kiss?

Been there, done that.

Go on.

Hands out, show the fingers.

Two tigers eat the snake, so my turn.

Miss,

if you’re

so used to kissing,

tell me,

how many times have you done it?

And is the one you’ve kissed Prince Jun?

Hell no!

Who would kiss him?

What are you doing now?

My stomach hurts.

Watch your behaviors.

What do you mean?

I always behave like this

just like you always wear a stone face.

What’s wrong? Are you upset?

Because of you,

I can’t make friends or do business.

And now, I can’t even get mad?

Why are you nice to others

but hostile to me?

Don’t forget

who you are.

Who am I?

A mother?

Anyway,

I’m carrying the baby.

I can do whatever I want with it.

It’s not your concern.

Don’t forget

you’re no longer

a local gang leader.

All eyes

are on you.

Let them be.

It’s none of their business

or yours.

We’ve had a baby together.

You’re my woman.

How is that not my business?

Are you talking to me

as my husband?

You’d better get used to that.

Take the medicine for the sake of the baby.

Finish the entire bowl,

or take a double dose tomorrow.

Miss, did he lecture you again?

That control freak!

Whose father does he think he is?

Lower your voice!

I’m telling the truth.

I’m still

a virgin.

So you two didn’t...

My memory about that night

is vague,

but I remember

the bed sheet was clean.

What if

he finds out you’re faking it?

As long as he doesn’t see this,

I’m safe.

I can bear with the rest.

Xishi Market

Sold Out

Rice

Get out. It’s all sold out.

Please give me some rice.

Go away.

I came at dawn

but could only leave empty-handed.

Please give me some.

Carts went in and out all night.

How come it’s out of stock so soon?

What should I do?

Chang’an I just need some rice.

I’m starving.

Yan Bin,

go and check what’s happening.

I’m begging you.

We need something to eat, or we’ll die.

Excuse me.

What’s going on?

Who’s dying?

Not you, of course.

Cities surrounding Chang’an

are trapped by famine.

Locals have to rely on

government hand-outs.

But now,

they’re not enough.

Food is in short supply.

All my family members

are too weak to stand.

I’m afraid

we won’t survive this year.

Yes. What should we do?

My family is also dying.

Give us some rice, sir.

- Please. I’m begging you. - Go away!

The famine is severe.

Shouldn’t the Ministry of Revenue do something?

Your Majesty,

arrangements have been made

to divert grains from the south

to the north.

But

rivers are dry

at this time of the year,

hence

the delay.

Delay?

Can people’s need for food be delayed?

Father,

the government reserve is running low.

My advice is to market private reserves

to bring down the price jacked up by hoarding.

What do you think of

Prince Jun’s idea?

With all due respect,

that’s simply impractical.

Without enough crops,

what can we offer them?

Father,

famine doesn’t rise overnight,

and the number of victims continues to grow.

Marketing private reserves is of little use.

Your Majesty,

I believe

Prince Jun’s idea

will benefit the public.

Can you elaborate it, Minister Yuan?

Prince Zhao calls

Prince Jun’s idea

of little use,

but given the current circumstance,

it’s still better than doing nothing.

Thank you for speaking up for me, Minister.

I appreciate that.

You truly care about the civilians.

I was only doing my job.

Something is still bothering me.

I’d like to hear your thoughts on that.

Signs of famine appeared long ago.

Providing disaster relief is the priority,

but Ministries lag in response.

Why didn’t Father punish them?

Have you seen bamboos in Sichuan?

I have.

There are always withered ones in the forest.

Why not remove them

and only keep the healthy ones?

It’s simple.

To protect the forest from the wind.

The withered can serve as natural buffers.

If I understand it correctly,

it’s necessary to...

Patience is the key

to political success.

We need more than one voice

whether they’re good or bad.

The ruler always wants something new.

So we need to include other voices.

And they can set ours off to advantage.

Just let them bark.

Lesson learned.

Thank you for your teaching.

“Women’s routine is as follows:

rise and get dressed at dawn.

Then wash and spruce up.

Collect wood to tend the kitchen fire.”

Stop.

Are you Lady Long?

Me?

I’m Long Aoyi.

What do you think

“spruce up” means

said in Principles for Women?

They wake up at dawn

and are too sleepy

to dress themselves up.

What’s so funny?

The establishment of Tang

is the result of

both Founding Father’s effort

and Empress Dou’s thrift and tenacity.

Everyone should attend the lecture

in a plain outfit.

Lady Long,

yours is extravagant.

Nobody told me about it.

I dressed up for the occasion.

“Eat three meals properly.

Breakfast and dinner are equally important.

Don’t be lazy or dull.”

Lady Long,

what do those sentences mean?

They’re well-written.

Those lines tell us

women should fill themselves up.

Eat the same amount in the morning and at night.

Don’t skip the meals.

Or when you’re hungry,

no one will cook for you.

Lady Long,

Consort Dowager especially

summoned you and Princess Jun

to study manners in the palace.

You’re being disrespectful.

Give me your hand.

Your Highness, Stewardess Zhai,

please be lenient with her.

She’s of humble birth

without

proper education,

so she misread the text.

Save it.

Go ahead and beat me.

You...

Stewardess Zhai.

Yes, Your Highness.

She’s

smart and delightful.

Spare her this time.

With that being said,

you’re rude.

So I’ll give you detention.

That’s worse than being beaten.

Five

I’m starving.

What’s this character?

How should I write it?

Lady Long.

What took you so long?

Come here.

This is Gengzi’s letter to you.

To Menghan Others’ letters

To Menghan are inside, too.

Thank you.

I’m forever in debt to you.

Don’t mention it.

Do you have any food?

My stomach is growling.

I heard you’re being punished.

Don’t get me started.

By the way,

have you found that pattern?

I didn’t pay attention to it

until you told me to.

To my surprise,

carp pattern is widely used in the palace,

but not the one

you showed me.

Money makes the mare go.

Nothing comes for free.

These are all for you.

What are they?

You’re giving them to us?

Of course.

Consider these bonuses.

Life in the palace is dull.

Sweet raisins

and the rose perfume can make you feel better.

These raisins are from the west.

This is the rose perfume?

Only ladies in the harem have it.

There’s one for each of you.

Pay me if you want more.

Take it.

Help yourselves.

Here you are.

Is he here?

He’s responsible for preparing

bathwater for consorts and concubines.

It’s you.

Thank you.

I’ve never seen these,

let alone touch it.

There’s more

if you continue to help me.

Have you taken yours?

- Thank you, my lady. - And you?

Although Zhuo let us in,

he warned us not to go any further.

If others see us here...

Relax. Be quiet.

Is she most fond of jades?

Look. She owns the biggest piece in the palace.

Where is it?

Over there.

The pattern doesn’t match,

but the shape of it

seems to be unique.

Such carp pendants are nothing unusual.

We’re in trouble.

Let’s go.

Is this what Lady Long offered them?

It’s said she used to have her own business

and a gang,

so she has connections.

Lady Long has arrived.

Long Aoyi pays respects to Your Grace.

Please have a seat.

Is this to make tea?

Prince Jun and I

learned this from the Zheluo Tribe.

It tastes smooth and refreshing.

I’m interested in

sea mud from Arabia.

Do you have access to it?

I can certainly

pull some strings.

But honestly, you’re a natural beauty

from a prominent family.

You don’t need extra beauty care.

Check out my forehead.

Is that all?

That birthmark is troubling you?

Do you know how to remove it?

Locals in Silver City

marinate lemons

in honeycombs,

and then apply a few slices

to their faces for skin-lightening.

Lemon?

Never heard of that.

Leave it to me. I’ll get you some.

Now I understand why Prince Jun likes you.

Why are you suddenly bringing him up?

Your Grace,

Prince Jun is looking for Lady Long.

Why?

He said you’re pregnant

and shouldn’t be out for too long.

And it’s time to take your medicine.

There he is. Perfect timing.

Prince Jun’s Mansion

Terrific! Even the soup is to die for.

Who’s going to die?

Heavens!

Are they pork hocks?

Have you taken your medicine?

I have.

You should take it

under supervision.

Why?

You think I don’t know

you’ve had others

watch my every move.

I’m pregnant, not imprisoned.

Your hocks are burned.

Remember these?

Black hocks, Silver City’s special.

They gave you the runs.

Hold on.

Mint leaves can balance the grease.

You have nothing to worry about.

You’re

this baby’s father,

and I’m his mother.

I’ll take good care of him.

Nothing bad will happen.

Because he doesn’t exist.

I’m unfamiliar with the etiquette,

so I’m going to the palace

every day to study it.

Of course not.

I barely have enough time to investigate.

Long Aoyi,

do not chat freely

with others if I’m not around.

Others like who?

Prince Zhao?

Why?

I’ll get jealous.

Slow down.

Good lord,

he’s never been so blunt.

What should I do?

Just stick to the fact that I’m pregnant.

Silver City is over a thousand kilometers away.

It takes at least two weeks to get here by water and land.

How did the hocks arrive so fast?

So he’s fishing for information.

I was out all day.

My ankles are swollen.

I’m swelling all over because of the pregnancy.

My legs are sore.

There’s a secret channel by water.

Where is it?

Don’t leave me hanging.

It hurts. Be gentle.

This is nice.

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♪ I embarked on the journey when I was young ♪

♪ Now I have experienced everything and I’m still alone ♪

♪ I ever lost myself and complained ♪

♪ Nobody knows what I have experienced ♪

♪ Clear up the mist and warm the loner ♪

♪ You are smiling like before in Spring breeze ♪

♪ Time blurs the pain of separation ♪

♪ I’d like to be with you for the rest of my life ♪

♪ Let’s watch the desert ♪

♪ Let’s watch the misty Spring rain ♪

♪ Let’s watch the secular world ♪

♪ Let’s watch the mountains and roads ♪

♪ Let’s watch ever-changing clouds ♪

♪ Let’s watch blooming and withering flowers ♪

♪ Let’s watch people missing each other ♪

♪ Let’s watch the boundless sea ♪

♪ Clear up the mist and warm the loner ♪

♪ You are smiling like before in Spring breeze ♪

♪ Time blurs the pain of separation ♪

♪ I’d like to be with you for the rest of my life ♪

♪ Let’s watch the desert ♪

♪ Let’s watch the misty Spring rain ♪

♪ Let’s watch the secular world ♪

♪ Let’s watch the boundless sea ♪

♪ Sparks are still shining in your eyes ♪

♪ I look forward to the day we get together ♪