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(The Long Ballad)

(This is a work of fiction.)

(Episode 28)

An Rou, is the cart ready?

Mr. Hao has been waiting for Your Highness.

Forget it.

I'll go by myself.

You'll stay back at home.

If the crown prince is not feeling well,

please summon the physician immediately.

Is my company not required?

Mr. Hao will be with me.

Don't worry.

Just stay here and take care of the crown prince.

Your Highness trusts Mr. Hao for real.

Don't joke around at a time like this.

Yes.

Go.

Go!

Go!

Don't take my brother away!

Wu Niang!

Don't take my brother away!

- My brother is still alive! - Wu Niang!

Don't burn my brother!

- Don't burn my brother! - Wu Niang!

That's my brother.

Don't burn my brother.

What are you doing? Let her go.

Help him.

They're burning my little brother.

- I'm losing my brother. - He caught the plague.

Brother!

Wu Niang!

Stop her.

Brother!

Don't burn him!

He's really my little brother.

My lady. Sir.

The plague is contagious.

The body must be incinerated.

There's no time to lose.

Your Highness.

Brother.

- Wu Niang! - Wu Niang.

- I know. - Don't burn my brother!

I know you can't believe it...

but your brother has fallen sick.

He's very sick.

Don't chase him.

Just know that...

he's no longer in pain, all right?

Last night,

I even hummed for him.

I put him to sleep.

Suddenly,

he had a high fever.

Dark spots grew on his body.

Then...

Then his body got cold.

His body was slowly turning cold.

I rubbed his little hands.

I rubbed his feet and his face too.

But he still turned cold.

I'm useless.

My brother died.

Wu Niang.

Your brother was parentless since born.

You raised him up.

It's not easy for you.

Let's call it fate.

Granny Chen.

My little brother has never tried...

white rice and steamed buns.

He lived in this world...

but it was as if he had never come to this world.

When we get to Luoyang,

I'll give you everything you want.

I want you...

to give me a lot of rice.

I've never had white rice before.

I know that.

Your brother...

is going to reunite with your parents.

Just let him go.

In the next life,

don't be born into a poor family again.

My brother is going to see my parents...

but I'm not happy at all.

I don't want my brother...

to reunite with my parents.

I know.

Wu Niang.

You can miss him...

and you can be sad.

But you have to live well.

Live well...

with your brother's hope.

(Inaction)

Ashina Sun!

Li, you had a nightmare.

You shouted "Sun" non-stop.

Who is that?

It's nothing.

You can't just lock yourself up in the room.

You'll overthink...

if you stay alone for too long.

One will dream about what he thinks during the day.

Wang Bi.

Thank you.

Why are you thanking me?

I'm uneducated.

It's because of Madam Quan...

I can read a little.

However, when I was young, my mom used to tell me that...

as a person, we just have to ensure that we comb our hair,

brush our teeth,

clean our face, and have three meals a day.

That means we're living a smooth life.

I think Abbess is right.

You're too smart, Li.

That's why you're heading into a blind alley.

What you just said...

is indeed very wise.

Right?

The abbess always says that I look foolish but I'm actually wise.

By the way,

did you just say someone's name?

Sun?

Is it your pet monkey?

It's Ashina Sun.

Ashina Sun.

So it's actually your pet bird.

He was my comrade.

Since you're comrades,

why didn't he come to you?

What kind of comrade is that?

I have wronged him.

If he doesn't come looking for me...

and hold resentment against me,

I'd feel better.

Go!

Stop.

Do you have any news about Chang Ge?

Elder Qin, I found something.

We found someone who looks like Young Master.

She was with a physician and a young man.

They were on a donkey cart heading to Luoyang.

Who are the physicians and the young man?

Is it safe for Chang Ge to be with them?

Stop pretending.

We'll find Commandant Li by ourselves.

Don't you worry.

Xu Feng.

Xu Feng is short-tempered.

That's why he talks tactlessly.

However, he's loyal to Young Master.

Don't take it personally.

In that case,

we'll speed up tomorrow.

We need to get to Luoyang quickly.

Since all of us care about Young Master,

why must you make it hard for him?

We've been traveling with him for a while now.

Can't you tell...

if he's sincere to Young Master?

Even if he is sincere to Young Master,

I'll never forget about...

the feud with him in Shuozhou.

I know how you feel.

Since we share the same goal,

we need to work together.

Why bother to blast off on the spur of the moment?

All right.

Don't think too much.

Here's some water, Zhun.

Get some rest.

We'll take off early tomorrow.

Hug me.

Come here.

Zhun.

Toss me up.

More!

Stop it!

Yuan Niang knows nothing.

Are you the same? It's dangerous.

What are your intentions?

You're scaring her.

Yuan Niang.

Let's not play with him.

Play with me.

No.

Yuan Niang.

You can play with anyone in the world...

but not him.

He's not Zhun.

His name is Ashina Sun.

He's the person who made your parents...

Xu Feng!

Zhun, it's late.

You should put Yuan Niang to bed.

Yuan Niang, be good.

Yuan Niang.

Let's play somewhere else, all right?

That's too much.

She criticized me.

What's wrong?

What's wrong with you?

Do you want Yuan Niang...

to be like Young Master...

who suffers in hatred forever?

You witnessed...

Young Master's misery.

Don't you know the price of hatred?

Look at Yuan Niang.

She was so happy just now.

Governor Gongsun and his wife...

hoped that their child...

could grow up carefreely.

They didn't want her...

to be tortured by hatred.

(Luoyang Office)

Your Highness.

The supplies for South Mountain have been recorded.

Your Highness.

What's wrong?

The crown prince went out.

Did he go to South Mountain?

Of course not.

His Highness went on the street.

God knows...

when he will grow up.

Forget it.

Let him check on the misery...

of the people on the street.

Perhaps he'll get something.

I hope he won't create any trouble.

Your Highness does behave...

like an elder sister now.

Umbrellas for sale!

Take a look at the umbrellas.

- Freshly picked vegetables! - Fans!

- Look at the fans! - It's a little tiger.

Here, take a look.

It's homemade.

Sheng Xin.

Since you're chosen by Madam,

we're counting on you...

moving forward.

- Okay. - Okay.

Well done.

Hit him!

- Well done! - Throw him!

- Excuse me. - Drop him.

- Excuse me. - Well done.

- Drop him. - Well done!

- Good job! - Drop him!

- Well done! - Well done!

- Well done! - Well done!

- Well done! - Well done!

- Well done! - Well done!

Again.

- Okay, let's continue. - Come on.

Let's continue.

Come on.

Go! Drop him!

Go on. Keep going.

Drop him!

Okay.

- Show us some support! - Okay.

Reward them!

Reward them!

Don't fight.

It's mine!

Don't fight over it.

Don't push!

Don't fight!

Step aside.

Don't push.

Back off.

Back off.

It's mine.

Don't push. Stay back.

I'll do it.

Don't fight!

Don't push.

Here.

What is there to fight?

Don't fight.

It hurts.

- It hurts. - Stay still.

I'll apply some medicine to the wound.

Don't move.

Stay still.

- It hurts. - Does it still hurt?

Thank you for saving me earlier.

Tell me your name.

I'll make sure I reward you...

I mean, I'll repay your kindness.

It's my duty.

Your Highness!

Your Highness!

Here.

Hey!

Come back.

Don't go.

- Are you all right, Your Highness? - I said come back.

Are you all right?

Come back.

Give me a biscuit.

Here.

Zhun.

Do you like this song, Yuan Niang?

You're slacking off.

Xu Feng is right.

You shouldn't get too close to me.

Why?

Yuan Niang.

It's called a wolf whistle.

It's a special musical instrument on the grassland.

I don't have anything else to make up to you.

From now on, when you need help,

just blow it.

I'll protect you...

on behalf of your parents.

Is that so?

Very well.

(Sun)

(Sun)

(Inaction)

(Sun)

What was I thinking?

The crown prince has just arrived...

but His Highness has already created a mess.

The crown prince?

It's almost done.

Let me give you some medicine.

Keep the wound dry after the medicine is applied.

Hang in there.

Wang Bi.

What happened?

Crown Prince is in Luoyang.

However, His Highness didn't comfort the victims.

His Highness sneaked out to watch the circus instead.

He also threw money on the street.

In the end, the street was so crowded.

Many people got trampled on.

The crown prince is here?

This guy...

just can't do anything right.

My disciple.

Let me dress the wound.

Instead of showing concern towards the government,

why don't you come with me to South Mountain...

and do some work? It's more practical.

Come on.

Your Highness.

Mr. Wei, you're finally here.

Those people on the street are crazy.

I'm going back to Chang'an. Get the horse and carriage ready.

I'm going back to Chang'an!

Your Highness got injured.

All of you failed to protect the crown prince.

They're nothing but thugs.

I gave them money out of kindness.

That's what happened.

They almost trampled me to death.

That's horrible.

I'm going back to Chang'an!

What trouble did you get yourself into again?

Le Yan.

I got injured.

Why didn't you show concern?

You don't love me anymore.

Let me see.

Cheng Qian.

Shu Yu.

- Come with me. - Let's go, Your Highness.

I'll go.

Your Highness should go and check on His Highness.

Just in case His Highness wants to go back to Chang'an again.

All right. Thank you for your help.

Move.

- Sir. - Let's go.

Sir, spare me!

- Sir! - Get up!

Sir, spare me!

Let's go. Come on.

Commander.

These beggars were causing a scene.

Sir, spare me!

We didn't mean to create trouble.

We haven't eaten for days.

A rich man threw money on the street.

We're just fighting for a few more coins.

I didn't know it would turn out like this.

Sir.

I understand the people out there.

They're just too hungry.

Some people...

look kind but cruel.

Yet some people look cold but kind,

like you.

Take them back.

Leave them to the magistrate.

Yes.

- Let's go. - Sir!

Spare me, sir.

- Sir, spare me! - Come on!

Come on.

Slowly.

Slow down.

Do you feel better?

Hang in there.

Why are there so many refugees?

They used to be civilians.

However, due to battles and disasters,

they ended up becoming refugees.

Before the world is settled down,

the number of refugees will only increase.

What's wrong?

This is not the worst.

Compared to those homeless and famished people,

these people are considered lucky.

Those who couldn't escape war and disasters,

some of them...

are still wandering...

and struggling.

Some of them...

were already buried.

They didn't even have a chance to live.

My fellow friend.

You're here too.

Abbess.

Abbess.

Here you are.

Wu Niang.

Abbess, who is this lady?

Is she a newcomer?

Wu Niang.

This is Li.

She's been cultivating in the monastery.

I have a lot to do today.

Take Li tomorrow...

and go outside.

All right?

My dear disciple.

Isn't your name Li Chang Ge?

When did you change your name?

We're nothing but human sacks.

Names don't matter.

That's fine.

Change your name...

and start over.

(The mouth of the river, Luoyang)

Did you find her?

I didn't find anything.

I looked over there too but I couldn't find anything.

Split up and search!

- Yes, sir. - Yes, sir.

What happened?

Yuan Niang has gone missing.

Yuan Niang has lost.

You were the only one waiting outside.

Didn't you see anyone leave?

Stop right there.

Xu Feng.

Let me warn you.

If anything happens to Yuan Niang,

I won't let go of you.

Just wait to give your life back to the Gongsun family.

Let's find her first.

Do whatever you want after that.

Where are you going?

Yuan Niang.

Yuan Niang.

Are you all right?

Yes.

I'll bring you home.

All right?

Come on.

Yuan Niang.

Why are you here?

Tomorrow is Mother's birthday.

I want to pick some flowers for her.

I saw some flowers on that tree.

But I couldn't reach it.

I didn't expect to fall into that pit.

Good girl.

You're a good daughter.

It's Governor Gongsun's last wish...

to see Yuan Niang...

stay safe and happy.

It's a shame that in his whole life,

he had been taking care of the people...

but he couldn't protect his own family.

It's a regret for life.

All right, let's go back.

It's okay.

Never mess around again.

Does it hurt?

I'll go and find out...

the number of casualties and the family registries.

Your Highness,

please come with me to show concern...

and compensate the victims.

You can do it alone, Mr. Wei.

That's why I brought you here.

How could you talk to Shu Yu like that?

It all started with you.

Shouldn't you show some concerns towards the victims?

Le Yan, I was punished for showing kindness.

I got beaten up when I donated money to them.

It hurts. Leave me alone.

You are the crown prince.

If you're not going,

do you expect me to go?

That's what you said.

You go.

- I... - You're the princess.

You have the right to do so.

The other day, didn't you appear...

and comfort the unruly people...

I mean, the refugees?

Le Yan.

I'm injured.

Just let me rest for a few days.

Let's see for how long...

you can evade your responsibility.

Le Yan.

Forget it.

This time,

I'll go on your behalf.

But don't do it again.

Mr. Wei.

Mr. Wei.

I dare not go out on the streets again.

Is there somewhere else in Luoyang that I can go to?

I heard that...

Ziwei Palace of the previous dynasty is here.

Why don't we check it out?

Your Highness.

Ziwei Palace was built by Emperor Yang of Sui...

and it was too labor-intensive and costly.

I think...

you should visit the people.

After all, His Majesty sent Your Highness...

That's right.

I think you are right.

I should go and check on Luoyang,

especially Ziwei Palace.

Emperor Yang of Sui lived an extravagant life.

I must take a good look at the palace...

to warn myself.

People, prepare the carriage.

Golden healing ointment and blood nourishing pills.

I think we've got all the necessary medicine.

Are Your Highness not going to take Mr. Hao along?

Why should I take him along?

After all, this is not Chang'an.

There are many refugees and injured victims.

The crowd consists of people from all walks of life.

Mr. Wei has to look after the crown prince.

He can't tag along.

However, Mr. Hao is not around either.

I'm a little worried.

I'm either in the office or South Mountain.

He'll be able to find me.

Moreover,

he can't be following me around for the rest of his life.

We need to learn how to protect ourselves.

Your Highness is completely different...

since your return.

It's good that Mr. Hao is not coming with us.

I'm still a bit scared...

when I look at him.

Tell me about it.

In the past, when I saw him,

I felt scared too.

In the past?

Does that mean Your Highness is not afraid of him anymore?

Now?

Your Highness.

I finally found you.

Come on.

I'll take you home.

Yesterday, Abbess told me...

to show you around South Mountain.

Li.

Is something bothering you?

You looked a bit down yesterday.

Why do you live in the abbey?

Where's your family?

My family is gone.

Li.

Here.

It's candy from Abbess.

It's too precious to me.

You can have it.

You're giving it to me?

Li.

Don't be sad.

Actually,

my family is gone, too.

Aren't those people I saw yesterday your family?

I lived in Yunzhou.

Whenever winter was approaching,

people from the grassland...

would come and loot us.

Then, my homeland was struck by disasters.

It's impossible to live there anymore.

So my parents...

took us away from our homeland.

We were told that...

we could live if we travel to the south.

However,

my father fell sick.

He died.

And then,

my mother fell sick too.

She said...

regular folks like us...

could only rely on God.

When God wants to take our life,

we can only accept our fate.

This isn't right.

But...

But there's no other way.

After my parents died,

with my younger brother,

we fled all the way to Liuyun Abbey.

A few days ago,

my brother died from an illness.

I was so sad to let go of him...

but everyone told me...

that one wouldn't feel pain when they died.

So my brother is no longer in pain.

Am I right?

Li.

Yes.

He's not in pain anymore.

He's reunited with your parents.

But I still can't be happy.

Granny Chen told me...

that my little brother won't be reborn into our family...

to get tortured.

But...

But it still hurts.

Li.

Tell me.

People like us...

What have we done?

Why is God so cruel to us?

You did nothing wrong.

What's wrong is the unstoppable wars.

I was born into a rich family.

My family lived in luxury.

We traveled in luxurious carriages drawn by expensive horses.

We lived in a lavish mansion.

However, everyone...

had endless desires.

I thought about it before.

If I were born on a farm,

would I be able to live in peace?

I was wrong.

I should've known.

It's a turbulent time.

Life would be much easier...

if we could die as we wish.

Here.

Take it.

Eat it.

Come on.

Li.

Did Wu Niang show you anything?

Master Jing Dan.

Can you teach me?

I want to help the refugees too.

What inspired you?

I wish that the world could be at peace.

But the truth is I'm forced to wander around.

You're thinking for the world and the people.

It seems that you've moved on.

(Dapu Inn)

We're finally here in Luoyang.

Let's settle down here.

Elder Qin.

Is Chang Ge really in Luoyang?

If you don't trust my information,

you can find her by yourself.

Xu Feng.

Mr. Qin,

what happened to Zhun?

Nothing.

He's afraid that he can't find Chang Ge.

May mercy be upon you.

Li.

You're a fast learner.

You've gotten quite skilled with that pestle.

Everyone, come here.

Someone donated some medicine.

Your Highness.

Your Highness.

Your Highness.

Your Highness., you're here.

Chang Ge.

Don't you hate me anymore?

I've been too stubborn all my life.

I kept pushing you away.

Le Yan.

Can you forgive me?

I never blamed you.

Thank God.

I got to see you again.

I really thought...

I thought I would never see you again.

God gave us a chance to meet each other again.

Don't cry.

How are you?

How have you been?

After we parted ways in Youzhou,

where did you go?

Did you come to Luoyang right away?

After leaving Youzhou,

I traveled all the way to the north.

Then I met Master Sun.

The journey...

was a long one.

It must be difficult for you.

You must have been through a lot.

It's over.

It's not worth mentioning.

By the way,

we almost ran into each other at one point in time.

What do you mean?

I gave you a pouch.

I made a new one after that.

It's the same.

I remember it now.

I was wondering...

why anyone would know...

what the pouch looks like.

Then why didn't you come to me?

I went to see you...

but Hao Du was faster than I did.

Hao Du...

may not be a good person...

but he can protect you.

By the way,

why were you in Yunzhou then?

Greetings, Commander.

Where's Her Highness?

Her Highness is up ahead.

Your Highness.

Your Highness.

Your Highness, Mr. Hao is here.

Hao Du?

Chang Ge.

Chang Ge, I still have a lot to say.

Wait for me at the market at 3pm tomorrow.

- You should leave now. - Be careful.

Go now.

Hao Du.

I'm done here. Let's go.

Wait here.

What's wrong, Your Highness?

My stomach hurts.

The physician is here.

- Physician! - It's okay. It's a girl problem.

An Rou.

I'll do it.

Take it.

Hang in there, Your Highness.

The carriage is just up ahead.

Meet me at the market at 3pm.

What is going on...

between the two of them?

(Good nurturing)

The report just came in.

The crown prince...

is already in Luoyang.

He's showing concern for the victims suffering from droughts.

There's a lot of chaos in the city.

It's a turbulent time.

I hope you can put the past behind you...

and work together.

Elder Qin.

Why should we seek help from others?

We can still find Young Master by ourselves.

Then why do we still haven't found Li Chang Ge?

All right.

We don't know the situation of the city.

The earlier we can locate Young Master,

the earlier we can be at peace.

Since it's a collaboration,

stop blasting off...

on the spur of the moment.

Work together?

No one wants to work with him.

God knows what's playing on his mind.

Hey.

Do you want to fight me?

Sure.

Everyone has been putting up with you.

If Elder Qin hadn't stopped me,

I would've beaten you up.

Okay.

Give it a try.

I'm getting old.

If you really want to fight,

take it outside.

Don't tear down the house.

Come on.

Let's go upstairs.

The view upstairs is great.

On the battlefield,

I won fair and square.

If you won't admit defeat,

let's fight.

Close the door.

Look at them.

I told them to take it outside.

I'll need to get some money...

to pay the owner tomorrow.

If you had said that earlier,

they wouldn't have fought.

They're still young.

There's nothing...

that can't be solved with a fight.

It's not a big deal.

If he can't handle it alone,

then he's a disappointment.

(Dapu Inn)

Well...

This guy's pretty tough.

Everyone.

Keep fighting!

He's crashing.

A bet is a bet.

You won.

(The Long Ballad)