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♫ In this elaborately written letter, ♫

♫ all the words of love are filled with you.♫

♫ The flowers within ten miles blossom elegantly for you. ♫

♫ I perform the zither, ♫

♫ as if you are standing behind me. ♫

♫ The rain falls while I foolishly wait for you. ♫

♫ Use these deep, shallow, near, and far distances ♫

♫ to add a touch of poetry to our regrets and entanglements. ♫

♫ This bitter, sweet, dream-like, and fantasy-like origin of our intertwined fates ♫

is so that we can pleasantly drink this alcohol under the threat of swords and knives.

♫ Use this lifetime, these moments of encounters ♫

♫ to trade for just one short instant when you can be with me. ♫

♫ These words, sentences, sentiments, and intentions contain hopes ♫

♫ that you and I can listen to the rain as we stand under the eave. ♫

[Bloody Romance] [Episode 15]

You can get up.

I wasn't wrong. You're the one who said

that personal and worldly problems aren't important. What's important is the result.

That day at the Grand Tutor Manor, she took all the blame.

What I owe her isn't just a personal favor.

Her heart is protected by Nine-Lives. She will not fall so easily. She is the most ideal candidate for disseminating the gu poison.

Gong Zi, the arrow is already on the bow. We must shoot it.

Please agree! Right now, Wan Mei is a cripple.

Do you still have some wishful thoughts?

Wishful thoughts?

I'm going now to create the antidote. When the task is done, bring her here to see me.

Twenty or so years ago, the whole southern Xinjiang belonged to Dingshan Gate.

The Blood Lotus Sect was borne out of Dingshan Gate.

But a division of Dingshan Gate

was greedy and wanted to overthrow Dingshan Gate and take over.

At that time Yue Qingya was just an ordinary member.

In order to ascend to the position of Sect Leader of the Blood Lotus Sect,

he did not think twice about spreading the gu poison in Ling City.

Many died and got hurt in the city.

When the gu poison spread far and wide, he took the antidote himself.

He used his blood to cure the citizens.

He gave that precious blood to each and every family himself,

to let the citizens believe that

the Blood Lotus Sect was the holy sect sent by Heaven to cleanse their sins.

Later on,

using the influence and power of the Blood Lotus Sect in southern Xinjiang, Yue Qingya

wrapped Dingshan Gate in a bloody massacre.

Even though I hate him, I can't help but respect him for using such strong and merciless tactics.

If he could assume the position of Sect Leader that year

using these tactics, then today,

you can. too.

I'm afraid I do not have the courage and resolve.

Yue Qingya has yet another ability. That is, he knows his men and uses them well.

After he was established as Sect Leader of the Blood Lotus Sect in southern Xinjiang,

he appointed Lan Ruo as the Right Guardian.

Lan Ruo had a gentle nature. He was exceedingly careful in everything he did, leaving nothing to chance.

This has allowed the roots of Blood Lotus Sect to penetrate even deeper.

To Yue Qingya, Lan Ruo was like what you are to me.

If the mission can't be accomplished,

the least you can do is to kill Lan Ruo,

thereby cutting off Yue Qingya's right hand.

The gu poison taken from the Xuanji Palace in southern Xinjiang

can only be made into this little bit of an antidote.

- This antidote is related to our great scheme. Please guard it with utmost care. - Yes.

We're quite far from Guihua City. You can remove your masks now.

It surely was you.

Do you think that my position as Supreme Assassin was achieved really easily?

Who do you hope to deceive with these amateurish skills of yours? What do you want?

Did you save the prisoner from the Heavenly Prison?

So what?

I only want to know Wan Mei's whereabouts, and if she's dead or alive.

Will you find your answer by following me?

I always thought it'd be you who would save Wan Mei.

The quality of the incense today is not bad.

The layering is clear. It's quietly effective on the user

It's a gift from Wan Xiang, right?

That's right.

I knew it was her.

This girl has been frequently coming here lately.

Wan Xiang has always considered Wan Mei a thorn in her side.

Since Wan Mei is not around, she is getting restless and may soon become a threat.

I do not mind that she's become an excellent assassin above all others,

but... we don't have enough information about her.

Send the Qiantong spies to find out more about her background.

Understood.

Tell me. What else is going on?

Yue Qingya has sent a message, reprimanding you for letting Yue Ying off.

Why does he expect me to work so hard when he has not paid a single dime?

Furthermore, the person observing from afar

should be me, not him.

You're right.

The Heavenly Assassin who was sent after Yue Ying

is not as skilled as she used to be.

I want to send her on another mission to test her ability and talent.

If she is really useless...

She's been around for a while.

That is why she should not hold onto the position of Heavenly Assassin without working for it.

Has there been any recent news about that blind man from Tingzhu Courtyard?

He's gone to the palace today to listen to music.

Listen to music?

From the looks of things, we should take the initiative for some action.

Elder Brother, how's this music?

Beautiful music. Warm and gentle.

Moving and melodious.

I'm glad you like it.

This is just the beginning performance.

The highlight of the performance comes after.

Your Majesty, why isn't Grand Tutor here today?

Ah! He has gone to take care of some military matters at the border.

Indeed, he's the one with the power to guide the King, and handles all the daily problems and plots the expansion of your dominion.

It is very hard for him indeed.

But he is holding a very powerful appointment now.

I... did not treat him unfairly.

Your Majesty is absolutely right.

All right, let's not mention him any more today.

Is it ready, Eunuch Yu?

Your Majesty, everything's ready.

- Then, bring them in. - Yes.

Come in!

Your Majesty, who are you announcing?

Who am I announcing? Announcing an instrumental performer.

A musician who has come from afar.

Oh...

Do you know that

in Daliang, there was a great garrison general by the name of Qi Wei.

I do know.

Before I was blind, I had the opportunity to engage in combat with him several times.

At that time, though, he was not yet a great general.

I can't believe that this person, with his great physical strength and courage, can also play the zither.

You are making jokes again about the Great General playing the zither.

He conveyed a message to the Grand Tutor recently.

He has the intention to surrender.

This is a good thing!

I believe that Grand Tutor will put a great deal of effort into mediating this matter successfully.

This is because there exists solemnly in our Great Tang the belief

that the emperor is the mandate from Heaven, beloved of the people.

Your Majesty is absolutely right in saying this.

So in order to show his sincerity, Qi Wei

has gifted to us the jade zither, Jiuxiao Huanpei.

And with it a beautiful lady, to liven things up by playing the zither.

Jiuxiao Huanpei. (Refers to a real present day ancient qin from Tang Dynasty)

This is a treasure of Great Tang, handed down from the ancient times.

General Qi is truly generous.

And, as far as music is concerned,

you are the expert, Royal Brother.

Thus, I especially invited you here today to enjoy the music with me.

Brother, you will listen to the melodies.

I will enjoy the beautiful lady.

I thank you, Your Majesty.

Brother, this girl has fair skin.

There is a look of ingenuity in her eyes. She is a beauty indeed.

Quickly, protect the King.

Your Majesty!

Brother, are you all right?

My injuries are nothing serious, but Qi Wei's surrender

must be a trap. Will Your Majesty please

reconsider.

- Eunuch Yu. - Yes.

Have the Grand Tutor come and see me quickly.

Your Majesty, I'm afraid

- the Grand Tutor has already left the city by now. - Ride out swiftly after him then.

Yes! Yes!

As you predicted, Gong Zi sent someone to kill the musician

and had him replaced as soon as he received news of the rebellion by the Liang Military.

Then that's great.

That arrogant Grand Tutor can now be restrained.

This will prevent him from sending out messages to me, while he remains idle every day,

inquiring about news of that blind man's activity.

City Master, you are wise.

I could only devise this trick,

because of your reminder.

Let's not talk about this anymore. Where's the lily mung bean porridge that I asked for?

It's almost ready. I'll go and get it now.

When you come back with it,

I want you to feed it to me spoon by spoon.

I want to wait while I'm eating

for the good news about Yue Qingya being dejected and depressed.

Grand Tutor Yue, how will you explain this matter?

Your Majesty,

there is something suspicious about this assassination attempt.

In order to prevent anyone else from secretly plotting a deception, I will investigate immediately.

Definitely there's deception! A fake zither and a fake musician.

Without a doubt, the surrender of Qi Wei is also faked.

Your Majesty, if I may be so bold to speak, we have to quietly wait and observe

to know if Qi Wei is really faking his surrender.

Grand Tutor Yue, quietly wait and observe?

If my brother weren't here today, I would already be dead!

Your Majesty, your happiness is as vast and as high as Heaven. You are naturally the providence of Heaven.

Your Majesty, the Grand Tutor has never failed in any of his strategies, which are always detailed and accurate.

If he says to wait quietly, I am willing to hear him out.

Since Prince Ning is speaking up for you,

I'll give you another chance.

Stand up.

Yes.

Your Majesty, according to the news I received,

Qi Wei's army marched according to plan. He has arrived

at the appointed place to meet my army. If his surrender is fake

and he is only using it to cover an assassination,

why would he turn up at the appointed place?

If Qi Wei really doesn't not know about an assassination,

our Great Tang will lose a great general if Your Majesty refuses to accept him.

It may also allow those with ill intentions to become exceedingly pleased with themselves.

Good. Can you tell me then,

if Qi Wei is here and surrenders as agreed,

should I accept him

or reject him?

This...

Your Majesty, I think that if the surrender is real or false,

you will not lose anything by refusing Qi Wei.

Your Majesty, you must never do that. The whole world knows that

Qi Wei is here to surrender. If Great Tang does not keep to its word at this point in time,

then who will align themselves with us in the future?

But all will bode ill for us if we accept the surrender.

If Your Majesty sends ministers out there, despite knowing full well that it is a trap,

all the civil and military officials will be very wretched.

Grand Tutor,

the way I see it,

I should pass on

accepting his surrender.

Your Majesty!

Your Majesty, I am willing to go personally to accept his surrender.

Grand Tutor, why would you deliver yourself to this tiger?

I would rather put myself in danger

than let His Majesty lose this opportunity to strengthen his power.

- Your Majesty. - If Prince Ning also wishes to show his loyalty,

why not have him go forth with me to accept the surrender?

Grand Tutor, how can a blind person like me be of any help to you?

Although you are blind,

you once had many opportunities to fight with Qi Wei in battles and you won them all.

Your Majesty, if Pince Ning were to go forth with me,

even if Qi Wei set traps of the gravest danger,

I am confident we can avert them and save the situation.

Fine.

Brother, then you shall go with the Grand Tutor to meet Qi Wei.

Kill him if he shows any duplicitous intentions.

- Your Majesty, I think that-- - It's all decided then.

Both of you go quickly and return soon.

We accept your command.

Do you feel that something is amiss?

Grand Tutor,

I know that we've never gotten along, but there's something

I really need to remind you of.

There's really something very suspicious about Qi Wei. This journey that we are embarking on

is fraught with dangers. We need to be exceedingly careful.

Prince Ning, what is it?

Oh, nothing.

It's boring inside the carriage so I wanted to take a breath of fresh air.

How much longer until we arrive?

At this speed, it won't be more than one hour before we arrive at Zhaozhou City.

Are you really not worried that Qi Wei is bluffing?

If you are afraid, you don't have to come.

His Majesty ordered me to join you. How can I dare to disobey?

Zhaozhou City is our Imperial territory.

He's only bringing his son, Qi Xin, and 300 elite soldiers. Even if he's bluffing, it's not enough to be afraid of.

Qi Wei is an experienced soldier.

His son, Qi Xin, is a master in the method of deploying troops.

If he's truly tricking us into a trap, he might succeed.

No matter what you say, I won't return home.

Congratulations, King Jin, on the birth of your son.

Mother, when I was born, was it also this lively? Were there also fireworks?

There weren't. Your birth was even sorrowful.

Mother, what was my father like?

Your biological father is someone who wouldn't even glance at you if he found out about your existence.

Yuan'er, as long as you're strong enough, you can have an easy and steady life on this earth.

It's best to act like you don't have a father.

Grand Tutor, Zhaozhou City is just ahead.

- Enter the city! - Yes!

Father, Yue Qingya has already brought people to Zhaozhou City.

Coming with him is Prince Ning, Li Siyuan.

Have you confirmed when they will accept our surrender?

Someone just informed me a moment ago, that it'll be an hour later.

Very good. Is everything ready?

Father, don't worry. I've already made the proper arrangements.

I guarantee that they will not return alive. Who is there?

This trap is important. No information can get out. You did very well.

It's because you have taught me well.

It's almost time. Instruct the officers and soldiers to fall out into formation.

I must properly greet Grand Tutor Yue and Prince Ning.

Yes.

General!

Where is Qi Wei?

He's standing by at the Yanjia Garrison on the north side of the city's exterior.

Inform them that Prince Ning and I will go out of the city together to accept the surrender.

Understood. I'll attend to it right away.

Yue Qingya, prior to today,

you were an important official. After today,

you will be a corpse.

I, Qi Wei, have repented recently.

I'm willing to turn to a better way of life. I came to free myself from a difficult situation

and render service to repay the kindness of the New Tang.

General Qi, you and I will be officials in the palace in the future.

It's unnecessary to stand on ceremony.

Greetings to Your Highness, Prince Ning.

Greetings, Great General Qi.

I was just informed today that His Majesty was attacked by assassins. I am still feeling a lingering fear.

Fortunately, Your Highness was present that day to avert the disaster in a timely manner,

so that I am able to plea for innocence today.

This red maple gold spear has followed me for many years.

It's made from a sacred stone. It's the top spear among the thousands in its category.

I offer it to Your Highness today to show my gratitude.

Then, I will just accept your gift.

Do you still remember my mother, Imperial Concubine Lan He?

Specifically, from before you entered the capital.

Will we be together forever?

You'll always treat me like this, won't you?

I don't know her.

Then, who did my mother take to Xuanji Forest?

Also, who did she teach the highest mental cultivation of the Blood Lotus Sect to?

In the end,

that person personally offered my mother as a sacrifice

and submerged her into the blood pool.

Is this how you treat me?

Just what are you trying to say?

Why do you hate my mother and me to the bone?

Was it because it was very difficult for you to enter the capital,

and you wanted to achieve greater ambition for yourself,

but you discovered that not only did my mother survive, she even became the favored concubine of the former king,

so you were unable to accept it?

Or...

you felt ashamed.

Looks like that's right.

Otherwise, you wouldn't be so anxious

and continually attempt to put us, mother and child, to death.

You!

You are the biggest threat to His Majesty.

Everything I do is for the sake of His Majesty!

Fine.

Even if you're connected to His Majesty's mind and the minds of all the people in the world,

my mother, Lan He, never betrayed you!

Why did you desire to exterminate my mother?!

This is between your mother and I.

You have no right to voice your criticism!

Do you remember what my mother said before she was submerged into the blood pool?

That there will be someone to avenge her.

There will be a person who will avenge me for sure.

That person...

can only be me.

Finally, you aren't hiding it anymore.

I'm not afraid of you. In this world, not many people can rival me, Yue Qingya.

You... are one of the few.

You probably don't want to be trapped in here. Right?

Grand Tutor, do you have a way?

How about we join as one

and work together to escape?

If you decide to trust me,

I will transfer my internal power

to you.

How about it?

Who dares to disobey my mighty Tang?

On the seventh day after Wan Mei entered Ling City,

the plague spread throughout the city.

The citizens inside the city couldn't do anything.

All of them congregated at the long-neglected altar, praying to their gods to deliver them from evil.

Offering tribute to the gods. Ling City is devastated by a plague.

The doctor is useless in treating the disease. The people have no way to make a living.

We, the people, are weak. We can only congregate here.

We earnestly request the gods to protect and assist us

to pass through this crisis.

We earnestly request of the gods, protection and assistance.

We're especially offering virgin males and females as our sacrifice.

We hope the great gods will show mercy and save the citizens from the difficulties.

We hope the great gods will show mercy and save the citizens from the difficulties.

We hope the great gods will show mercy and save the citizens from the difficulties.

- There are so many officers. - Right. What are they doing?

Minister He Ba.

Release those two children immediately.

- Yes, sir. - Don't release them!

Do you want to resist the Governor?

I don't dare, but Ling City suddenly had an outbreak of a rat plague.

A dozen or more of the old and young have already died; yet, the plague is still spreading.

We, the citizens, spontaneously came to offer sacrifices to the gods. We haven't broken the law.

You are killing people!

We are sincerely offering tribute in order to pray to the gods for their kindness.

We are sincerely offering tribute in order to pray to the gods for their kindness.

We are sincerely offering tribute...

Your Excellency is not a local, so I can't fault you for not knowing about it.

Offering tribute? Are you offering tribute

to the bloodsucking monsters in the mountains outside of the city? What can they give you?

- If you encounter a disastrous year, will they open the granary to release the grains and give it to you? - Minister He Ba,

please, pay attention to your words.

What if I don't?

What will you do to me?

- Unbelievable! - Yes! - Seriously!

Sect Leader Lan is here!

[Target: Lan Luo]

[Age: 24]

[Title: Acting Sect Leader of Blood Lotus Sect]

[Description: Stands aloof, loyalty is hard to maintain]

[Difficulty: 4 out of 5 stars]

Sect Leader Lan, if you resent that our offerings are insufficient, we can prepare them again.

Minister He Ba, you are new to this post. Right?

You were originally a general guarding the border. Reportedly, your military achievements are outstanding.

Are you the Sect Leader of the Blood Lotus Sect?

Acting Sect Leader. To be precise, I'm

the bloodsucking monster, who withdrew to the mountains outside the city, that you just spoke of.

The plague is running amuck in the city.

Does the Governor have a countermeasure for dealing with this situation?

If the situation is serious,

I will report it to the Imperial Court to transfer doctors and medicine here.

Your Excellency may not be aware. This plague is exceedingly serious.

Even if you transfer all the medicine in the whole of southern Xinjiang here,

it may not be able to control the plague from spreading.

So, Sect Leader Lan, what brilliant strategy do you have?

All this while, the Blood Lotus Sect has never had any brilliant strategy.

Neither do we need any so-called offerings.

As long as we are truly sincere in our hearts, the gods will respond to us.

[Order for Arrest]

What? Sect Leader Yue

wants the Blood Lotus Sect to look on it without rendering any help?

- That is so. - Send the order out. All members are to do their utmost to help the wounded and save the dying.

Sect Leader Yue has issued the Death Order. We do not dare to disobey.

Ling City has 100,000 commoners,

- and 6,000 government officials and soldiers. - Sect Leader Yue is aware of that.

And he gave specific instructions in the letter

saying that you are too kind-hearted, so we have to try our best to advise and dissuade you.

Standing in a circle around me is how you will dissuade me?

We dare not.

Since none of you are willing to take the lead,

no matter what I say will be useless. All dismissed.

Yes.

I was wrong! I only stole two cucumbers!

I only stole two cucumbers!

- In there, inside. Go in there. - No!

- In there, go. Go in there with me. - Grandmother, I'm sorry!

Grandmother, I'm sorry! I'm sorry! I only stole two cucumbers.

Elder sister, I'm sorry. I only stole two cucumbers from Grandmother.

- I was too hungry. - Hurry, take her and leave this place.

So many people were infected these last few days.

Everyone is saying it's the rat plague. They are saying you are the one who brought this plague to the village.

Yes, I know. You have only gone out once these last few days, but they won't believe it.

- Arrest her. Surround this place. - Open the door. - Break it down.

- Open the door. - Open the door.

Xiao Xia, you have been aggrieved and treated unjustly before.

I believe you will save this sister, isn't that right?

Here, quickly. Take her away.

Quickly, quickly, go! Quickly go!

Hurry and go!

Xiao Xia, please take good care of your elder sister!

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♫ I've never acted with proud indulgence. ♫

♫ See how the fallen flowers look so ignorant. ♫

♫ Your words “I will wait” prompt the racing of my heart. ♫

♫ I will wait for the wind and rain to brew this fragrant wine into a gentle drift. ♫

♫ I've never inexplicably fallen into disgrace. ♫

♫ I sigh that time is an elegant swan goose in flight. ♫

♫ I will use my lifetime of pain and loneliness ♫

♫ to welcome the simultaneous ring from the zithers into the night. ♫

♫ Who worsens the ache in my heart? ♫

♫ My heart's warmth will make these autumn leaves concentrated. ♫

♫ When will you grow drunk in the autumn wind with me, ♫

♫ so that I will be able to walk out of my dreams? ♫

♫ The zither music evokes feelings of desolation and cheerlessness. ♫

♫ Of a lifetime, the moon is always high, the dew is always heavy. ♫

♫ Alone, I foolishly sit among the blue ocean waters, ♫

♫ while the conifer plants grow in exuberance. ♫

♫ Who worsens the ache in my heart? ♫

♫ My heart's warmth will make these autumn leaves concentrated. ♫

♫ When will you grow drunk in the autumn wind with me, ♫

♫ so that I will be able to walk out of my dreams? ♫

♫ Who worsens the ache in my heart? ♫

♫ My heart's warmth will make these autumn leaves concentrated. ♫

♫ When will you grow drunk in the autumn wind with me, ♫

♫ so that I will be able to walk out of my dreams? ♫

♫ So that I will be able to walk out of my dreams. ♫