Original subtitles

♫ Nowhere to escape. ♫

♫ No bough to alight. ♫

♫ Retrograde with smile. ♫

♫ Never give in. ♫

♫ Forget about the youth. ♫

♫ I've never been afraid of loneliness. ♫

♫ I also shed the tears of regret. ♫

♫ But my heart is still fiery-hot. ♫

♫ To the distance. ♫

♫ The miserable past is like a dagger. ♫

♫ Though my wings are broken, ♫

♫ I will keep flying. ♫

♫ Following the light, ♫

♫ I'll forget you. ♫

♫ The memory shaped my stubbornness. ♫

♫ By virtue of the light in the dark night, ♫

♫ I'll return it with a long ballad. ♫

♫ The river of life is under my feet. ♫

♫ I don't regret my craziness. ♫

The Long Ballad

Episode 30

[Non-interference]

Let me see, which brat dares crash into Liuyun Taoist Temple?

Boy.

Come out!

For a hundred years, you are the first one

who broke into the Liuyun Taoist Temple without permission.

Don't you think it is not good for a man

to break into a temple for nuns?

Sorry, I just want to look for an old friend.

I told you that nobody here is called Li Changge or Li Shisi.

My name is Li Changge.

Mr. Situ, thank you for teaching me the swordsmanship.

You're too arrogant.

Come and leave as you like?

I told you that I didn't mean to provoke here.

I'm just looking for someone.

Do you want to fight with me?

Do you think you can win?

You can have a try.

Both of you should stop.

The temple is a quiet and peaceful place,

don't disturb the rest of Taoists.

Mr. Situ, don't irritate him.

Let him get out of here quickly.

Boring.

My apology.

I want to find my friend so much.

I'm so eager that...

I've already told you that Taoist Sun saved countless girls.

You'd better leave soon.

Excuse me.

[Sun]

Does my apprentice Li Changge have another name called Li Shisi?

Doesn't she feel troublesome to have so many names?

But things get more interesting when she meets her friend.

Li Changge,

where are you?

Let's take a break and drink a cup of tea.

Okay.

Ladies, what do you want to drink?

Tea, thank you.

Okay, please wait a minute.

It's said that there will be a heavy fire in Luoyang within three days.

The drought is serious recently,

we don't have even enough water to drink, if it is true,

where should we get the water to put out the fire?

What should we do?

What are you worrying about?

I've heard that the fire won't be here.

Why?

Liu, do you know any secret?

Say it.

Luoyang suffers from both drought and fire.

Just wait.

The heaven would let us know

who's brought the disasters to Luoyang in two days.

A'Li?

Enjoy the tea.

Look at you, what are you thinking about?

The tea is not ready.

Enjoy your tea.

Bye.

You didn't finish your talk!

- You just said a half. - I'm going to buy something.

Sachet on sell!

Have a look!

Where did you go?

Why are you so improper and impolite?

At least we are taking action together now.

But you ignore our Yanxing Sect's rules.

Tell us.

What's wrong?

I went to Liuyun Taoist Temple that harbors refugees.

Sun Simiao has saved too many girls.

It's like looking for a needle in a haystack.

I even went in to search in person.

If she's there, she won't refuse to come out.

I was wrong.

You didn't say it all.

Come on.

Don't be anxious.

We can definitely find our young master.

Xu Feng was right just now.

We'd better inform each other before taking any action

in case of any trouble.

Besides, Mr. Qin's identity is special.

You should be more careful before taking any action.

As far as I think, you should let us search for the young master.

Finally, you're back.

You know what?

Shortly after your leaving,

a gentleman rushed in and said he was looking for someone.

He kept messing up.

It is Mr. Situ that drove him away finally.

What?

If I were here, I'd scold him bitterly.

How can we allow him to do that in Liuyun Taoist Temple?

By the way, A'Li, he's been to your room.

Go and check if you have lost anything.

It's okay.

I have nothing important.

Luoyang suffers from both drought and fire.

Just wait.

The heaven would let us know

who's brought the disasters to Luoyang in two days.

The rumor about the fire in Luoyang is not that simple.

Who did that man want to indicate?

Prince and princess, do you know

that the rumor about Luoyang is spreading out?

It is said that Luoyang must catch on fire within three days.

Princess Yongan, your appearance shows

that you must have known it before.

But Haodu heard another rumor in the liquor shop today.

They said the crown prince never showed up

because he's addicted to having fun.

What's more, the candles are always lighted in the Ziwei Palace,

which seems to be the hidden danger of the fire.

Sister, I didn't.

It's not true.

Who spread this nonsense first?

Hao Du, where did you hear this?

Capture all these villains who spread rumors to deceive people.

The rumors usually comes out from the whorehouses.

But now it is discussed even in the normal shops of liquor.

It seems hard to stop it now.

What to do then?

Put off the candles and pick up an auspicious day.

Dress in the formal clothes with the crown to pray happiness to the heaven.

Your Highness,

you also should visit the refugees' shelters in person,

wearing in plain clothes without golden belts.

Therefore, your Highness's sincerity could be seen.

[Qianyang Hall]

Mr. Du, please wait.

Minister Du,

the rumor just said that there would be a heavy fire in Luoyang.

But I think someone must bring this gossip

and the crown prince together on purpose.

Your Highness, I see you in a totally new light after a few days.

What you said is absolutely right.

But your Highness, please be assured,

I will definitely deal with it properly.

Good job, Minister Du.

Chunfeng,

have you leaked the news about the abnormal astronomical phenomena to others?

Your Majesty, the armillary sphere shows

that there might be a disaster of fire in Luoyang within three days

and the crown prince is in Luoyang.

I just told these facts to Minister Du objectively.

I asked him to take good care of his Highness.

Look at my unfilial son.

I'd punish him when he's back.

Do you know what did Du said in the letter?

I let him investigate the situation of the disaster in Luoyang

while he kept having fun in the Ziwei Palace.

None of his action is like a crown prince.

But to my delight, Du told me that Yan kept helping this brat

resettle the refugees in Luoyang.

She's got the spirit of a princess of our great Tang.

I realize Yan has grown up by her change.

But the price of growing up is always suffering.

This daughter of mine

makes me take pity on her but feel happy at the same time.

Her Highness considers about the sorrow of the people,

which is the bliss of Tang.

The crown prince is still young.

I believe he can share the burden and problems

for your Majesty after abundant experiences.

Chunfeng, you don't need to speak for him,

he should learn the lessons.

He might be more sober in this way.

Your Majesty.

This is Hexagram Shi, which means success after danger.

The story in Luoyang

might be very interesting.

Hold on.

Have patience.

It's not serious.

The muscles and bones are not injured.

But do not get in touch with filthy water when you're back.

Understood?

Okay?

Bind up over there.

Thank you.

Do not get in touch with the water these days.

Okay.

Why are you here?

I'm worried about you.

Just in case, you'd better hide outside the city.

Both Minister Du and Hao Du are in Luoyang now.

What if...

Done, you can get the medicine.

Thank you.

Thanks.

Didn't you say that his Majesty would not kill me?

His Majesty's favor is grand so he didn't mind it long before.

But you're afraid that Du Ruhui disobeys the order.

Wei Shuyu, why are you still such vacillating?

After enduring great danger for several times,

I'm not fearful of these any more.

I'm not vacillating.

I dare not to make you take risk any more.

You don't fear for death.

But I'm afraid of your death.

These days are the peak season of Liuyun Taoist Temple.

I'm busy, or else I won't leave, either.

Let me help you.

Thank you.

Father, you never believe in the God or Buddha,

why do you come to this temple today?

It's not unbelief.

I'm just not persistent or superstitious.

One day before we set off from Changan,

Li Chunfeng gave me a bag with a tip.

It's written that I have to come here when I arrive at Luoyang.

Hurry.

I see your head is dim while the feet are cold.

It seems that you can't live longer than a year.

You are dying within this period.

I know it clearly.

I observed your fortune just now.

The result is positive.

Take this tip.

Open it after you arrive in Luoyang.

Go there on the seventh day of the lunar calendar.

Probably, you will encounter some chances there.

[Find the doctor in temple.]

This fortune teller always indicates something behind his words.

Now that we're in Luoyang, why not come and have a look?

Gentlemen, it seems that you aren't visiting Taoist Sun for your disease.

May I know what's your purpose?

Is Taoist Sun called as Sun Simiao?

Sure.

Anyone else called Taoist Sun

can treat such many patients for free in this world?

Assistant Minister Li asked you to come here

so that Taoist Sun can treat your disease.

Taoist lady, please help to report

that Minister of War, Du Ruhui wants to see Taoist Sun.

How can you see him as you like?

How do I know if you are telling the truth?

Someone has just messed up in Liuyun Taoist Temple yesterday.

All kinds of people can be here now, right?

Look at this clearly.

Anyway, I don't know what is this.

But no matter you are the Minister of War or World,

the sole rule of Liuyun Taoist Temple is first-come, first-served.

Please follow the rule and wait in line.

Changge, it is about your safety.

We can't take it randomly.

A'Li.

Yes?

Go and get ten cicada sloughs from the pharmacy outside now.

Okay, wait me for some minutes.

Taoist Sun.

There are two people in decent clothes outside,

called as ministers of something.

They are asking to see you.

Ministry of what? War? World?

Forget it, let them wait outside in line.

Okay.

Gentlemen, please wait in line.

Thank you.

Wei Shuyu, what...

What are you looking at?

Father.

I think I've seen an old friend.

I'll be back soon.

Okay.

Sir, are you interested in the pharmacy of our Taoist temple?

I'm sorry.

I just saw someone sneak into the pharmacy.

Sneak?

Liuyun Taoist Temple is an open and upright place,

we save people and benefit the society.

How could it be any sneaky person here?

You must be Minister Du.

Hello, madam.

This young gentleman entered Liuyun Taoist Temple

and went straight towards my pharmacy.

May I know if there is anything wrong with my pharmacy?

Nowadays, the refugees are everywhere in Luoyang,

mixed up with nice and evil paople.

Hao Du is afraid that

some hostile people take chance to carry on misdeeds.

That would disturb you and the Taoist priests.

Thanks for concerning.

However, Liuyun Taoist Temple is pure and poor as water.

It's unnecessary for the gangsters to consider us.

You might see it wrong.

Please.

Why is Du Ruhui here?

Changge, it is too dangerous here.

You'd better leave with me.

Leave with you?

And then?

I'll manage ways to protect you.

Changge, I really want to keep you safe.

Can you trust me for the last time?

I don't distrust you.

But if I had any other idea, I wouldn't stay here now.

What's more, I haven't got the answer I want.

What's that?

Shuyu.

I believe that you must have your own business in Luoyang Office.

Just go.

I don't really fear for them.

I just have no time to deal with it.

So I'd manage to avoid them.

Just be assured.

Changge.

Changge.

Since you're introduced by Chunfeng, I'd be straightforward.

Minister Du, the rest of your life is limited.

If you want to extend your life,

the only way is to retire at the peak of your career.

But as far as I can see,

you're reluctant to give up your current business.

At present, I can't, dare not and also don't want to give up.

If you have got no way to cure my disease, let's just forget it.

If you're so worried about it.

I can just extend your life for three years within my power.

But after this,

you may be quite miserable when you meet your death in the future.

Three years are enough for me.

Taoist priest, please help me.

Are you sure it is worthy?

Taoist priests, when you two help the poor and miserable in Liuyun Taoist Temple,

have you ever thought about where poverty and sorrow come from?

Heaven and Earth are ruthless while everything has its fate.

These are their doomed disaster.

Taoist priest, you are the hermit, but there are millions of people

bothered by the human society.

They have nowhere to hide and can only struggle for survival.

I read many books and work for the emperor.

So I don't want to watch it without doing anything.

His Majesty aims to build a prosperous society,

how can I make his Majesty go alone on this road?

Three years are enough.

I'm willing to spare no effort to assist his Majesty.

Let's see if we can create a peaceful and prosperous era.

Sister.

What are they doing?

Miniser Du has said that tomorrow is the right time.

Your Highness should take people to pray in White Horse Temple.

Tomorrow?

What's wrong?

Nothing.

Brother, from now on, you can't be childlike anymore.

Our father is the emperor of the country now.

So you can't be a good-for-nothing idler.

- From today... - Sister.

What's wrong with you?

After you got lost last time, you become verbose now.

You loved me the best.

But why do you stand for the people like Minister Du?

No matter how reluctant you are.

You must follow the principle and show up tomorrow.

I will play with you when it is finished.

Taoist priest, thank you for helping me.

I knew you went out for stopping Minister Du on purpose.

But I didn't get...

It's a pity for you two to fight against each other.

You know who I am, do you?

If you are not willing to say it, I won't ask more.

But do you know what is Minister Du's Tao?

He's not afraid of burning the candle at both ends,

but he's worried that he can't see the prosperous Tang.

His majesty aims to build a prosperous society,

how can I make his Majesty go alone on this road?

Three years are enough.

I'm willing to spare no effort to assist his Majesty.

Let's see if we can create a peaceful and prosperous era.

Maybe you two have got the similar Tao, but different strategies.

Do you know what is my Tao?

I can't say I know it.

But I think your intention is about governing

but I heard the method you selected tend to havoc.

What if I disobey the instruction and take my own way?

For a river,

roes, deer, tigers, or wolves drinking the water makes no difference.

What's more, the tigers and wolves have their own Tao.

The one who should terminate them is the hunters.

What are they to the river?

Don't breach the natural Tao.

Go with the flow.

Just like the refugees in Luoyang, once they get an acre of farmland,

they can live their life through self-reliance and build their new homes.

They want a peaceful and steady life instead of endless killings.

You've got a strong power of understanding.

I want you to stay in our temple now.

Madam, where can the heavenly Tao be found?

Nature created everything, the human is just one of them.

You find even your true intention,

not to mention finding the heavenly Tao.

I see.

Now, can you tell me what your true intention is?

I thought I could recapture what I lost.

But I didn't realize what I was withstanding until just now.

I'm not willing to give up,

but I don't want to wait, either.

I want to see the prosperous Tang in my lifetime.

I will end the trouble times by myself and counterattack brutally.

Are you clear about what you are saying?

Don't breach the original intention.

Right.

I misjudged.

How could you be content with living a peaceful life?

Madam, Sheng Xin has arranged well.

Is Du Ruhui responsible for the security of Luoyang?

Yes.

But for the ceremony in White Horse Temple tomorrow,

Du Tuhui has called up some of his people from the Ziwei Palace

to the east suburb.

Our people will watch their movement at all times.

Watch out another person for me as well.

The one who destroyed Liang of Xiao,

Li Jing.

Have a look here!

Baubles.

Come and have a look!

Attention please.

Wait, wait.

I think

you should select this move called "relieving a state by besieging the other" to win.

Do you know "a real master won't speak when seeing the game"? [Li Jing]

I help you with kindness win a game doomed to lost

but you don't accept it.

Come on.

Just play by himself if he's capable.

Where is the chilly wind from?

Honey?

Honey.

Why are you here?

Darling, you worked so hard.

An important guest came to visit us

while you have no time to receive him.

You were playing a chess game here.

What a fun day for you!

I'm just afraid that you may be tired so I'm here to have a look.

No, I'm not tired.

I'm not.

Yes, right.

I'm very tired.

I will go back home with you right now.

Please, my honey.

Honey, is the important guest at our home that person again?

Mr. Du came to our home again.

He wanted you to take over the Ministry of War for him.

I have refused for you.

Having a considerate wife like you is my best luck.

Got it.

I'll wash my hands, burn the incense and kneel down tamely.

Practice my knees.

You know what?

Because the crown prince is immoral, Luoyang will suffer the heavy fire.

Really?

Absolutely.

Think about it, who brought us the current bitter life?

- Right. - Yes.

That's right.

- It's the crown prince's misconduct. - That's right.

Or else we wouldn't be like this.

Right.

Can't agree more.

Nowadays, even the heaven can't bear him.

He will receive his consequence!

Perfect!

Great!

Nice.

Good, so nice!

Don't miss the dinner

or you have to be on your knees for two hours more.

Okay.

Don't move.

Who are you.

You brat.

How dare you spread the flour toward me?

I'm warning you.

You'd better be honest.

Or you will be killed here, I'm serious.

Who on earth are you?

You tailed after me and want me to speak by myself?

What should I say?

- Who asked you to spread the rumor? - Where is that person?

You know who spread the rumor, do you?

Who are you?

Tell us the truth.

Where is she?

He is a man of sacrifice.

It's not her arrangement.

Wait.

Who is it?

You often visit our home during the meal time, don't you?

What a pity, my husband is not at home again.

Mr. Du,

my husband has said for many times

that he has no intention to go to Changan.

Sorry to bother you, Mrs. Li.

But I still hope to have a talk with Mr. Li before I give up.

It's up to you.

Please enjoy it.

He missed the dinner again.

What's worse, he left me to deal with those boring men.

Nice.

A'Ning, prepare more washboards.

Yes.

[Non-interference]

Changge.

Changge.

My brother promised me to be obedient

and attend the praying ceremony tomorrow.

But the rumor said there would be a disaster of fire tonight.

I still feel upset.

Don't be worried.

The rumor will collapse without explaining tomorrow.

By the way, have you found anything strange in the Ziwei Palace?

Strange?

He's just addicted to having fun.

Nothing strange can be found.

Can you find a way to bring me into the Ziwei Palace?

Your Highness, it's better to try the garment for the ceremony.

If there is anything you are unsatisfied with,

it would be too late to adjust before the praying ceremony tomorrow.

I'm unsatisfied with everything especially you!

I told you.

The old-school Minister Du is not here.

Why don't you listen to the Hu-music and visit the markets and communities with me?

If you don't want to go with me,

why did you tell me the fun in the Xunfang Pavilion?

You made me so anxious and curious.

It's all my fault.

Once your Highness can be obedient tonight,

I swear I will manage to sneak out with you later.

Fine.

You may leave now.

Yes.

Don't be nervous.

Remember, I'm a Taoist priest who pray and tell the fortune with you.

I won't be found once we stay calm.

Move faster.

Tie Li Chengqian up.

Over there!

So, Mr. Qin, you're looking for an old friend.

Even though you are not his companion,

you are not here for some kind purpose.

It's a past story long before.

My friend would not have arranged the man of sacrifice,

so I believe she didn't get involved in this case.

Who is this friend of yours?

Why did you think she spread the negative news about the crown prince?

Does she know the crown prince with each other?

I'm willing to drink the tea with you

just because I think you're a gentleman as well.

Please don't ask too much about others' privacy.

My friend will never do harm to Tang.

If you persist in investigating, I have to say goodbye.

Fine.

I won't ask more.

Do you know the Ziwei Palace?

The Ziwei Palace?

If your friend is acquainted with the crown prince,

it is very likely to meet your old friend there.

Fire!

The fire is really here!

- Does it catch on fire? - The fire disaster comes.

The Ziwei Palace.

The Ziwei Palace really catches on fire.

It's on fire!

The fire disaster comes. It comes true!

Fire!

Come and put off the fire!

Put off the fire!

Hurry, water!

Quickly!

Help!

The fire is too big!

The prediction about the fire comes true.

Such a heavy fire!

What's going on?

Your Highness, the Ziwei Palace has caught on fire.

Where is the crown prince? How is he?

Well...

I don't know.

Get into the palace and save the people there.

Hurry.

Yes.

Go.

Go.

Why are you following me?

Go and save the people.

You are not allowed to go there.

More people, more we can do.

You want to look for your old friend, do you?

Right, but I want to save them as well.

Fine, I'd trust you for now.

But you must follow me or I won't show mercy.

Let's go by the shortcut.

Where is the crown prince?

Has the crown prince been saved?

Your Highness, His Highness should be still inside.

Our people are searching but haven't found him.

Stop!

Your Highness.

Your Highness, don't go.

Let's go.

Changge.

Have you found my brother?

No.

But I saw a jackstraw in the crown prince's garment.

What?

He'll attend the praying ceremony tomorrow,

he wouldn't leave his room.

No idea.

This seems like a well planed movement for long.

Leyan.

Someone saw me.

I can't be here for long.

I'm going back.

Find me in Liuyun Temple at any time if necessary.

Okay, be careful.

You too.

♫ The heart gradually responds, ♫

♫ gradually revives, ♫

♫ gradually swims towards you. ♫

♫ Before bidding farewell, ♫

♫ we expect an encounter. ♫

♫ Entwist your figure, ♫

♫ and lock it into my tender dream. ♫

♫ Before the daybreak, ♫

♫ through the obsession of love, ♫

♫ the longing flows. ♫

♫ There's always a moment ♫

♫ which burns down the wastelands in my heart. ♫

♫ There's always solicitude ♫

♫ which freezes everything between you and me. ♫

♫ Meet each other in different time. ♫

♫ Encourage each other in different worlds. ♫

♫ My longings become a cocoon, ♫

♫ layer after layer. ♫

♫ It turns into eternity. ♫

♫ The cocoon in the dark night. ♫

♫ There's always a moment ♫

♫ which burns down the wastelands in my heart. ♫

♫ There's always solicitude ♫

♫ which freezes everything between you and me. ♫

♫ Meet each other in different time. ♫

♫ Encourage each other in different worlds. ♫

♫ My longings become a cocoon, ♫

♫ layer after layer. ♫

♫ It turns into eternity. ♫

♫ The cocoon in the dark night. ♫

♫ It is sleepless. ♫

The Long Ballad