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 35

You met Changge in Luoyang?

Relax.

I don't want to blame her.

You're willing to pardon Changge?

It isn't my willingness to pardon her,

it's Changge's willingness to be pardoned by me.

Maybe,

she'll undo the knot in her mind some day.

Forget about it.

Have a look.

These are the dishes you like most.

Eat more.

Look how thin you've become now.

Why don't you eat?

Forgive me, father.

I just...

When I see these delicious dishes,

I think of a friend of mine.

His biggest wish is to feast on white rice.

But he never realized his wish until he died.

Because at that time,

the only food I can give him is hard and dry pancake.

You've been starving?

Yes.

And I saw many people starve.

I needed to use my hard work

to gain food outside the palace.

Food doesn't come easy.

When I suddenly saw so many delicious dishes on the table,

I don't get used to it now.

Father.

If I hadn't been stranded this time,

I wouldn't have known so many difficulties in the world.

It's more difficult than what is written on the official notices.

You suffered a lot.

I thought you would cry bitterly according to your original personality.

I didn't imagine what you remembered was others' difficulties.

Leyan.

Tell me what you need.

I'll compensate you.

I hope people in Tang won't starve in the future.

Okay.

I promise you.

I'll definitely realize my promise.

Thank you, father.

Okay, okay.

Let's not talk about this.

Here.

Let's have a meal now.

This handkerchief is so old.

Why are you still using it?

If it's in the past,

I would change it into a brand new handkerchief without your reminding.

Because in the past,

I had nothing to worry about and didn't know how to treasure.

But now I know

the wealth of royal family depends on the support of people.

Whether it's dishes on the table,

or the handkerchief in my hand,

everything we enjoy comes from people's expectations and hard work.

We can't let them down.

Leyan, you have grown up.

Although I didn't see it in person,

from what you said and thought,

I can feel you went through a lot on the way.

Father,

I met many good people on the way.

When I was in Yunzhou,

Ms. Chai from weaving workshop saved me

and taught me the way of living.

If she hadn't taken me in and taught me some skills,

I'm afraid I wouldn't have been able to come back.

Father.

I want to ask for an award for Ms. Chai.

What is it?

Father, have a look.

This is the cloth weaved by ladies in weaving workshop.

Whether the skill or the pattern,

it's not worse than the cloth in palace.

They just live in remote areas and lack of base.

And they don't have a chance to be famous.

So, father, can you help them?

It's good, indeed.

Just do as you said.

I didn't imagine the girl who was shy and didn't dare to talk aloud

can recommend talents to me now.

I also sold cloth on the street.

And I did a good job.

Ms. Chai praised me a lot.

Leyan, you really suffered a lot.

Ms. Chai taught me on independence.

Even life is hard, we can't give up.

I earned a living with my own hands.

I didn't feel like it's suffering.

I want to ask for another award.

Just say it.

Please let me leave the palace,

go into the field and get close to people.

Okay.

But you need to pick some trustworthy guards.

Don't let them lose you again.

Relax, father.

I won't get lost this time.

I underestimated you before.

Go!

Go!

Stop.

Uncle Lei.

Tegin Sun asked me to meet Khan.

What do you want to do?

Well...

Tegin asked me to meet Khan in person.

Please don't embarrass me.

Of course I'll let you in.

But Khan is not here now.

He's with Khatun.

Please follow me.

Uncle Lei.

Please tell Khan I'm here.

No need.

Great Khan is in the tent.

Just go in yourself.

Okay.

What's wrong?

Nothing.

Eagle Division wants to meet Khan.

Great Khan.

Can Ashile Sun read mind?

He knows Khan has been talking about him recently.

So he sent someone to resume their bond as father and son.

Our spy said there's plague in Eagle Division.

So he was required to ask for medicine here.

He asked for death himself.

Bury him.

Yes, madam.

Wait.

There's something in his pocket.

[Lady Jinse asked Dingxiang to spread rumors in Luoyang.]

Ashile Sun is suspecting Dingxiang now.

How many people of Chini are still in Luoyang?

Du Ruhui killed them all.

Jinse also died.

Jinse...

What a pity.

It seems

it's hard to deal with people around Li Shimin.

If you trust me,

I'm willing to lead Chini.

I'll do anything I can to realize your goal.

Can I still trust your loyalty?

You saved my life.

Please relax, princess.

I won't disappoint you.

Okay.

Don't let me down.

Yes, madam.

We can't depend on Yanli now.

Chini suffered a heavy loss.

Eagle Division will find it out soon.

We can't delay our plan anymore.

You mean?

We've been lying low for half of our lives.

Success or failure hinges on this one action.

Keep guard.

Don't let people with no duty come in.

Yes, madam.

Khan.

Why are you here again?

I heard you have a headache again.

I'm here to help you relieve it.

Useless idiots.

Any message from Sun?

I asked about it for you.

No message from him.

Well,

Sun didn't come to see me for long.

It seems he doesn't regard me as his father now.

I'm sorry to say so,

but Tegin Sun left Khan's tent.

He's like a wild horse without rein.

I'm afraid he won't come back.

Shut up!

You have no right to criticize my son!

Khan.

I know some traditional medical skills.

So I made this herb soup.

Drink it while it's still warm.

You'll feel better.

Take it away.

While you're ill, I take care of you.

I look through medical books day and night.

Finally, I found this prescription.

It requires the blood of your closest relative as guiding drug.

I'm willing to have a try.

Luckily,

you're willing to cure me.

Khan.

Please drink the medicine.

After you had the medicine,

lie down and have some rest.

Lei Meng.

Princess.

Tell Eagle Division,

Yaro looked down upon the imperial court and Khan.

Now we've arrested him as a warning.

Princess,

why don't we just send Yaro's head to Ashile Sun,

so that we can take the edge off him?

No, we can't.

The reason why Ashile Sun would be the leader of Eagle Division

is not only his ability and courage.

The most important reason is his brotherhood to his soldiers.

So he won their hearts.

We can't let Ashile Sun know Yaro's death now.

Otherwise, he'll rush to Khan's tent.

Then all our previous work will have been wasted.

I still need some time to realize my goal.

Is Ashile Sun that horrible?

All divisions in Ashile Tribe can't wipe out Eagle Division?

It's not your turn to teach me how to deal with business!

Why did I lie low for half of my life?

You did it for Young Khan.

If it's not because I want Sher to be the king of the tribe,

why would I suffer such humiliation?

Ashile Sun is the biggest barrier for Sher to become the king.

I want him to die everyday.

I'm waiting for a chance everyday.

But I know

he is important in Yanli's mind.

Who the hell is he?

How dare he contend with my son!

Yes, madam.

I understand now.

If Young Khan knows what you have done for him,

he must feel moved.

He doesn't need to understand me.

I only want my son to become the king smoothly.

I hope he won't suffer the pain as I did.

Khatun.

General Lei.

I'm here to report business to Great Khan.

Khatun.

Great Khan's headache is becoming more and more serious.

Grand witch in Khan's tent didn't know what to do now.

Do you have any solution, Khatun?

I made herb soup with traditional prescription for Khan.

He drank it and fell asleep.

Don't bother him now.

That's great.

Thank you, Khatun.

Relax, Khatun.

I'll stay here and no one shall bother.

Shixin Sili will be a trouble for us in the future.

I understand.

Besides,

from now on,

change all guards around Khan's tent to our soldiers.

Yes, madam.

I didn't expect father would send you to protect me.

Why are you standing there?

Hao Du!

Why are you standing so far away?

I'm afraid you don't want to see me.

Then why do you come?

I can't violate his Majesty's order.

If I'm not happy, will you leave?

Hao Du!

When did you become so obedient?

Hao Du, I said stop!

I'm afraid you'll be angry.

But I don't know what to do.

All I did was wrong.

All I did can't make you happy.

I can only watch you from a distance.

As long as you're safe,

I have nothing to worry about.

Wait.

I have something to tell you.

Turn around.

I won't eat you.

In Liuyun Temple,

did you let Changge go on purpose?

I don't know.

You don't know whether you let Changge go or not?

In all, I've killed all the rebels.

So the people you didn't kill are not rebels?

People who harm Tang are the rebels.

Thank you.

It's my duty to protect Tang.

You don't need to thank me.

Okay.

I've known the answer.

Then...

do I have to keep distance with you?

Of course.

I'm a princess.

You must protect me well.

Okay.

Tegin!

Any news from Yaro?

It's not Yaro, it's Uncle Lei.

What are you doing here?

You chose to leave Khan's tent.

Why are you asking for medicine from Khan's tent now?

Great Khan's order,

Eagle Division is cursed.

You shall not implicate Khan's tent.

Your soldier acted aggressively in Khan's tent.

Ashile Sun,

do you still regard Great Khan as the king?

Where's Yaro?

He was arrested.

Not killing him is the last mercy Great Khan has for you.

And there's not much gromwell in Khan's tent.

Stop trying to ask for that.

Just run your course.

Tegin,

let me lead a troop into Khan's tent and save Yaro.

Yaro is the brother we grew up with.

You know the prison in Khan's tent.

People will suffer a lot once they are put in there.

Besides, Yaro is weak now.

He can't take it.

I'm afraid soon he'll... No.

If we go into Khan's tent now,

I'm afraid we'll fall into their trap.

At the time, Eagle Division will be at a more difficult situation.

Then what about Yaro's life?

Su Yishe.

Changge is right.

If we break into Khan's tent and save him now,

what about Mu Jin and other brothers?

The gromwell in Khan's tent can't be inadequate.

If we really go to Khan's tent,

they'll know our weakness.

Then... I'll save Yaro.

But now, letting him stay in prison is the best choice.

What do we do now?

Of course you should find gromwell and get rid of plague.

Have you all been kicked in the brain by donkeys?

No matter what happened in Khan's tent,

no matter what conflicts you have in Ashile Tribe,

time is limited now.

Nothing is more important than finding the gromwell to save people.

You're right.

It's urgent to find gromwell now.

Let's put off all the other things.

Everything has to be prioritized.

Okay.

Gather all our forces to find gromwell.

As for Yaro,

I believe Father won't kill him due to our relationship as father and son.

Yes, sir.

I'll listen to your order.

Good.

Follow me.

Take some herb to Mu Jin.

Gromwell was originated in Mobei.

I'll lead brothers of Yanxing Sect to set out at night.

We'll arrive in Mobei in three days.

Mobei is remote.

Even I haven't been there.

How could you go there?

Senior Qin has led Yanxing Sect to many places.

I think he is experienced.

I'll let Situ Langlang take care of Yuan.

Yanxing Sect will follow me.

But...

You don't trust me?

Mu Jin has fallen ill,

I can't put you in danger now.

I chose to come here.

Eagle Division is also my home.

To risk my life for you,

I'm willing to do so.

And now,

we have no other solution.

Changge!

Mimi?

I remember you are taking care of Mu Jin.

Why are you here?

I've told you

I come from Mobei.

You heard it?

Take me there.

I grew up in Mobei when I was young.

I know the way to Mobei and I know gromwell.

I have a bigger chance to find gromwell than you.

And only if we can find it as soon as possible,

Mu Jin and the rest of them won't die.

Tegin.

Because of me, Eagle Division had this plague.

Please give me a chance to atone, Tegin.

Sun,

let Mimi go with me.

Okay.

Hao Du.

Thank you for walking with me all day.

It's my duty.

Eat slowly.

Hao Du.

Yes.

Forget it.

Nothing.

His Majesty asked me to protect you.

If you have anything in mind,

just tell me.

If...

you like someone for a long time,

and you know he likes someone else,

will you ask him in person?

I think I'll ask her in person.

But... It's okay if she refuses me.

I know what I'm thinking.

If I don't ask her in person,

I won't give up easily.

You're right.

If I don't ask him in person,

it means I betray my heart.

Princess.

But...

I think I've become brave enough.

But when I think of telling him in person,

I don't have the courage to ask him out,

not to mention telling him.

Hao Du.

What did you want to say just now?

Nothing.

Let's go back, princess.

Here, have some water.

Okay.

Mu Jin.

I'll leave for a few days.

Promise me.

You'll stay alive.

I promise you

I'll take gromwell back.

So...

So...

You must stay alive until I'm back.

Understand?

You must stay alive,

otherwise...

Senior Qin.

Young Master.

I've told Xu Feng and Shiba that

we're going to Mobei.

They're waiting to gather with us in front.

As for Yuan,

Sun, Mr. Situ and brothers in Yanxing Sect will take care of her.

Relax, Young Master.

Okay.

Let's go now.

Okay.

♫ 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. ♫

♫ Layer after layer. ♫

♫ It turns into eternity. ♫

♫ The cocoon in the dark night. ♫

♫ It is sleepless. ♫

Brother Shuyu,

why are you here?

Hao Du told me about it.

You got tired after you went into fields and talked with people recently.

What can I do to help you?

Just tell me.

Great.

Let's go together.

Let's go.

I wonder when the rain stops.

It's okay.

I believe it'll be sunny since you're with me.

Stop there!

Brother Shuyu.

Thank you for your company today.

Leyan.

I think you've changed a little.

Tell me what's changed about me, Brother Shuyu.

I'm not sure.

I think you become braver.

Actually, I'm not brave at all.

But today,

I want to be brave this time.

Brother Shuyu.

Since the day we met in Luoyang,

I wanted to ask you a question.

But I didn't know how to ask.

It's okay, just ask.

Do you still like Changge?

Changge and I have separated long before.

We're not friends anymore.

I should have understood it

when she left Chang'an.

I like you.

I like you.

I like you.

I like you.

Like you.

Like you.

♫ I gave all I had. ♫

♫ But I'm heart-broken now. ♫

♫ How liberal do I have to be ♫

♫ to proceed without hesitation? ♫

Brother Shuyu,

can I be your companion from now on?

♫ I love her at the first sight, ♫

♫ and I love her for the rest of my life. ♫

♫ What is love? People can't avoid it. ♫

You didn't refuse me.

Well, I...

♫ As long as you're happy. ♫

Taoist.

Staying up late will harm the liver.

You're right.

What are you thinking?

I'm calculating the time.

Changge...

Changge should arrive in Mobei tomorrow.

Bad news.

I'm afraid you have an illness now.

What's that?

Of course it's lovesickness.

It's interesting.

Changge.

Your idea is good.

We went into the town in batches,

so guards won't find it out.

Actually, I thought there are so many of us.

And most of us are from Central Plains.

I was afraid guards will stop us.

It'll be strict when we enter the town.

After we entered the town, there won't be a problem.

Besides, we're acting separately.

It'll be quicker.

Nice bottles!

Here, take it.

Mimi.

Is Mobei always this crowded?

Why is it like a holiday?

It's Qihan Festival.

People in Mobei will use gromwell to drive god of plague and illness away.

So there must be gromwell in medicine shop in Mobei now.

Hurry up!

Come on!

What happened?

Come here.

Come on!

Hurry up!

Go!

Come here!

Come on!

Hurry up!

Honey!

What are you doing?

Honey!

Don't look at us!

Go!

Honey!

Go!

Why are they conscripting soldiers now?

And they're from Ashile Tribe.

Go!

Come on!

Just go!

Mimi,

you haven't been back for ten years.

Is the city the same as what it was in your memory?

When I left here,

there weren't so many people.

I didn't imagine it becomes so prosperous now.

It's just...

I heard that the King of Mobei is a talented person.

Within ten years,

he turned Mobei into a business fortress.

Now I see it with my own eyes.

He is really capable.

With a king like him,

Mobei won't be bullied again, right?

I hope so.

Have a look.

Let's go and buy gromwell.

Come on!

Have a look, everyone!

Look carefully!

An empty bottle.

Excuse me.

Have a look, it's empty.

Three, two, one.

Good!

Brilliant!

It's beautiful.

If you like it, I'll give it to you.

Good!

Give it to me?

Then you don't have one now.

It's easy.

Good!

Bravo!

Brilliant!

Here.

Thank you.

Thanks.

Thanks.

Come on!

Senior Qin, how's it?

I've asked about it.

People said Mobei Imperial Court

prohibited the transaction of gromwell a few days ago.

There is no gromwell in every medicine shop now.

It seems it's impossible to get all gromwell that Eagle Division needs.

If we ask for it in people's residence,

it will be more difficult.

And we'll alert them.

It'll be bad if we let King of Mobei know we're here.

It's a trap.

They must do it on purpose.

Khan's tent.

Khan's tent asked them to do it.

Senior Qin, do we have other solutions?

I think,

even in the clearest place,

there'll be a dirty corner.

As long as we're willing to offer a high price,

someone will risk their lives to get gromwell for us.

Senior Qin.

Please ask about it.

No matter what they want, I'll agree.

Okay, I'll do it right now.

Wait, Senior Qin.

There's another thing.

I just saw people from Ashile Tribe are conscripting new soldiers here.

Maybe we should let his Majesty know about it.

Relax, Young Master.

I'll tell them about it.

Thank you, Senior Qin.

Follow me, all of you.

Yes, sir.

Changge...

Relax.

Senior Qin and people of Yanxing Sect are here.

It's easy to ask about some messages.

Let's have a rest nearby.

Let's go.

Thank you.

Young Master,

why did you let Shiba look for a place to rest alone?

Why can't I go?

Shiba is low-key.

You mean I often swank?

That's what you said.

Boss!

Roast more pancakes for me and pack them up.

Please wait.

There're more, isn't it enough for you?

Roast pancakes.

Well, Shiba didn't eat much just now.

I wan to pack some for her, in case she's hungry.

Check the bill!

Coming.

Young girl,

you had a lot.

Will you repudiate the bill?

Of course I won't.

But I was in a hurry.

So I don't have enough money.

Well, I can leave you a writing pledge.

I'll pay the rest of money a few days later.

What do you think?

Young girl, are you kidding me?

I'm doing a small business. You can't eat on credit.

I think you should pay me the bill now.

I said I would pay you later.

I won't repudiate the bill.

I can give you twice as much, three times is also okay.

Young girl,

if you don't pay me the bill,

I'll take you to our king now.

Do you really think I have no money to pay you?

This is a handkerchief from the royal family of Central Plains.

Its silk and embroidering skills are perfect.

This piece is at least worthy of five pearls.

Five pearls.

What about using it to pay my bill?

This?

This is from the royal family in Central Plains?

Why would I lie to you?

If it were not for I really don't have money to pay you,

I won't give you this.

I even didn't ask you to give me some money back.

Well,

I need to find a person who knows about it.

Sorry to interrupt,

are you from the Central Plains?

Please check this handkerchief for me, lady.

♫ 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