Original subtitles

"The Killing of Three Thousand Crows"

"Episode 12"

Bring me the Spirit Lantern.

-Spirit Lantern? -Yes.

Having the lantern here...

will draw too much attention, and the word spread fast.

I was hoping you could keep it,

keep it safe for me.

I understand.

Where is the Spirit Lantern now?

The Spirit Lantern...

is right over there.

I'll take it from here.

Bai, oh Bai.

Are you really so stupid?

You are the weak and feeble sissy...

whose name is Master Bai?

-I... -I know you are upset,

disappointed and sad.

Do you know how I could tell?

It's actually simple.

I usually address her as Madam Zhao out of formality.

And she knows her rank and use formality with me as well.

You are trying hard to mimic the Madam Zhao from Mount Xiangqu.

But you forgot how Commander Zhao behaves in Dace Town.

I don't care!

Chuan was so nice to you back in the days.

She gave you the best she could. Such a waste of time.

Qin Chuan?

-Where is she now? -You can beat me to death...

and I still won't tell you.

I won't kill you.

I will use this sword...

and scar your face with some cuts.

Please!

Actually, she is...

I do know where she is right now.

Your Highness, the Crown Prince is here.

His Highness asks for you.

Sure.

This is too soon.

Brother.

I knew you would miss me.

So I came back soon after I left the town.

Let's drink heartily tonight.

It's time for us to catch up.

I'll live here for a few days,

prepare the banquet.

Right.

Invite those strange vagabonds of yours as well.

I would love to meet them personally.

Sure.

Brother, after you.

What is taking him so long?

It must have been a rough time for you on Mount Xiangqu.

I only hope for you to be safe.

I thought after we have someone to back us up,

our life would become much easier.

But the Dragon King ended up getting killed on Mount Xiangqu.

Such a shame for that sacred land.

It's now nothing but ruins.

So did you and Zi Chen...

become closer on Mount Xiangqu.

We...

He needs me.

It's been years since we last met.

Zi Chen has grown into a handsome young man.

Zi Chen.

Congratulations.

Congratulations?

Yes, to you.

I remember you telling me...

Madam Qiu Hua was a strict person,

that she never even showed you any love.

Seeing how you have reunited with her,

I feel happy for you.

She is very different from what she used to be.

After so many years,

we have all changed.

Actually,

your father cares a lot about you as well.

I am not trying to clear him of his crime,

but all this time,

he had been searching for you across the land.

He wanted to know if you were all right.

Back then, he traded the chance to get your eyes treated...

with the painting from Gong Zi Qi.

If it wasn't for him, I never would have gone blind.

It's snowing.

Sometimes,

I miss the time we spent on Mount Xiangqu.

We only had each other back then.

It's like the entire world...

had moved on without us.

Sometimes, memory can't be relied.

As time goes on, we try to embellish the memory.

Zi Chen.

Will you leave me behind?

Xuan Zhu.

It's getting late.

We are headed to Feng City tomorrow.

You should get some rest today.

It's you.

The Spirit Lantern.

You can never escape like this.

I clearly saw someone coming this way.

Brother, are you all right?

I am fine.

What about you? Are you hurt?

What could go wrong for me?

It was merely an assassin.

I let her get away,

and that mistake almost got you killed.

These people...

are clearly coming after me.

Guards, get rid of the body.

Yes.

Hold on.

Brother.

Brother, you shouldn't see it. Dead body is too...

unsightly for your eyes.

-Hurry up and get rid of it! -Yes.

Who is that?

Who would want you dead?

The assassin was using random techniques I couldn't understand.

Maybe I won too much money...

from the rooster fight back then.

So someone wants me dead.

Brother.

I am sorry you have to know.

I doubt that is the reason.

An average person can't get into this manor so easily.

From what I see,

these remnants of Li are causing troubles because of the drought.

Things are getting out of hand.

I am afraid the attack is connected to this factor.

As for the remnants of Li,

we should kill the last of them.

I have a plan all along.

I will surely wipe out...

those cursed refugees of Li.

Brother, you should get some rest.

See you, Brother.

Although you spend your days doing nothing but gambling,

your martial art skill is still impressive.

Perhaps I should test my skills...

against yours someday.

It would be my honour.

I merely learned a few tricks from the vagabonds.

I came out on top because of luck.

I still look forward for you to watch my back.

Chuan, come out.

Chuan, are you all right?

Chuan, are you not used to...

the way I talk now?

Chuan, are you okay?

I was so worried for you.

You...

Where is the other man?

Dead.

Dead?

He was my suicide warrior.

Suicide warrior?

He can't be a suicide warrior without dying.

Does life mean nothing here in Tian Yuan?

I was just joking.

Do you really think I don't value human lives?

That would make me the same as wild beasts.

He is alive.

I sent him out of the city.

Chuan,

are you curious...

how I knew you were coming?

What do you want? Let me go!

Bai!

He is just asleep.

He will wake up soon.

It's all right.

Chuan.

Do you know how risky that was?

Even if the fight was staged,

there is no way to fool my brother...

without some injuries.

You know very well why I am here.

Give me back what's mine and I will be gone.

Why do you need that thing?

You should remember I am from Li.

All those horrible things done by Tian Yuan,

don't you know at all?

But you were just a normal girl.

I am sure you heard what my brother said just now.

Do you know what he is capable of?

Of course I know.

Which is why...

your recklessness will only...

lead you to your death.

But why did you risk your life to save me?

Not everyone in Tian Yuan...

is a evil-doer.

If you rob from people, that makes you evil.

I am curious.

You are just a normal girl from Li.

Why are you so interested in the lantern?

That is none of your concern for now.

But you on the other hand,

I do know why you need...

the Spirit Lantern.

But at least for now,

we are not enemies.

But,

you can't have the lantern back.

You've seen how troublesome my brother can be.

If you have the Spirit Lantern on you,

it will only put you in greater danger.

Hide in my manor for a few days,

there will be performance during the full moon.

I'll figure out a way to help you escape.

Right.

I haven't introduce myself.

I am Ting Yuan, the second prince of Tian Yuan.

If you are not used to that name,

you may call me "Er Meng".

Curse you, Ting Yuan.

You are trying to have me fooled again.

Bai.

You silly mirror.

And you call yourself the powerful White Moon Mirror.

Why couldn't you tell he was the prince of Tian Yuan?

Fool.

If you rob from people, that makes you evil.

That is none of your concern for now.

But you on the other hand,

I do know why you need...

the Spirit Lantern.

-This is for you. -Chuan.

This is the first gift you ever gave me.

I'll carry it with me everyday.

The scent will remind me of you.

Terrifying.

-Terrifying. -Get changed.

Terrifying.

Terrifying.

Bai?

Bai?

Bai, what's wrong?

Terrifying.

This Divine Lasso is so scary.

-Terrifying. -New-comer, hurry up!

Okay!

Terrifying.

Let's go.

Terrifying.

That's all for today.

You may get some rest now.

You did well just now..

Madam.

Are you from Li?

Don't worry about it.

I was from Li as well.

I am just wondering if the dance earlier...

was taken from the Eastern Peach Blossom Song?

Only women from Li will understand the dance just now.

But our performance...

nothing like the princess herself.

The dance was passed down to the others verbally...

and we only managed to understand some move sets.

I am surprised you could tell at all.

I was once a dance performer in the Bureau of Music.

We lost our nation and our home.

But the second prince of Tian Yuan took us in.

So we managed to survive.

Ting Yuan?

Yes.

He may be a prince,

but he is unlike the other royalty in Tian Yuan.

He is nice to us,

he doesn't kill innocent life.

Miss.

This young man that came with you...

-Is he... -Terrifying.

He is my mentally challenged younger brother.

Yes. We were also...

taken in by Prince Ting Yuan.

The eldest sister has duty as mother.

As long as...

I am still alive in this world,

I will never give up on him.

The Crown Prince sent a lot of his men into this manor today.

There are no more empty rooms here.

I hope this will do for you and your brother for tonight.

Terrifying.

Sure, no problem.

I hope you rest well.

-I must go now. -Thank you.

Oh no!

What's wrong?

He....

My brother is mentally challenged,

he sometimes makes strange noises out of nowhere.

There is nothing I can do.

Don't worry about it. I am used to this.

Very well. Rest well, both of you.

Goodbye.

Bai?

Bai?

Chuan?

You've come to your sense.

Are you...

Are you all right now?

I thought the lasso gave your brain damage.

I was so scared just now.

I think we can make do with this.

Anyway, you got hurt because of me.

So I will sleep on the floor, you get the bed.

Chuan.

You get the bed.

I can sleep on the floor.

Your brain is still damaged.

Your brain is still damaged.

I am so sorry!

I am always a gentleman to the ladies.

You may be a little crude,

but you are a lady after all.

-I am... -Don't say anything.

Go to bed.

I can turn into my mirror form and save some space.

I'll leave you be then.

Lord Jiu Yun, where did you get this servant?

She is covered in stench.

You must be blind.

We are on Mount Xiangqu.

It's a paradise for the sages to meditate.

It's all about manners and appearances here.

This is not some lowly village.

I like when things are clean.

Wash it properly.

Did you hear me?

Yes, I hear you. It's my greatest honour...

to be able to wash your clothes.

Lord Jiu Yun, you ordered me to wash the clothes so I did it.

I rubbed as hard as I could.

But the fabric is too delicate.

It's ruined when I rubbed too hard.

But I was so clumsy,

I didn't know what I could do.

So I went to move the vase, but the vase was broken as well!

They are going to kick me off the mountain!

You are not mad at me?

As a new-comer,

everyone is clumsy.

But with my proper guidance,

you will surely become gentle.

Take it slowly.

Bai?

Bai?

Fu Jiu Yun.

Where are you now?

I'll get you out of the gate.

Wait for me at the inn.

Get changed.

What are you waiting for? Get changed.

You are drawing too much attention.

I think my appearance...

is remarkably graceful.

Get changed.

What is going on?

Hurry up! Come on!

-Stay still! -Hurry up!

You, come over here!

What are you doing? Stay here.

-Let go of me. -You can't save them right now.

Don't go.

Hurry up.

You, come over here.

Madam, what is going on here?

Haven't you heard?

The Crown Prince is purging the remnants of Li.

They are going to be fed to the demons.

-Where are they being taken to? -Where else could it be?

The Crown Prince's camp outside the city.

I am running if you aren't.

You are right.

-I can't go to them now. -That's right.

I'll sneak in during the night.

Can you please come to your senses?

You know what the Crown Prince is capable of.

I know it better than anyone.

Will you please don't be so rash for once?

I can't explain to Lord Jiu Yun if you get hurt.

I know you care about the people of Li...

Enough with the nagging.

I didn't ask you to come with me.

I may have seen and know more than the average people,

but I still want to live.

Fine, stop talking.

Go wherever you want.

It's none of my business.

Don't go!

Why is she here?

Oh no.

Your Highness, if you charge in right now,

our plan will go down the drain.

-No! -He is right, Your Highness.

Think about the big picture.

You are quite an honourable friend.

Save the people now.

Someone is here to save us.

Run.

Hurry up.

-Thank you. -Run.

-Run for your life. -Let's go.

Catch up.

How will you do without me?

-Fu Jiu Yun? -Don't talk.

We'll get out of here first.

Your Highness, now the perfect time to do it.

You are right.

Brother.

Brother, are you all right?

I was so worried for you.

What are you staring at?

Guards, help my brother back to his camp.

It was close.

Tian Yuan was about to have a new Crown Prince.

Brother, that is nothing to joke about.

I was worried sick for you.

Did you see the sage just now?

Sage?

What do you mean?

I saw no one.

It's bad enough that you don't have a job.

The sage used his magic...

and saved all the Li prisoners.

With that commotion,

how could you not see anything in the camp?

Or were you focused on doing something else?

Brother, you misunderstand.

When I arrived, you were already on the ground.

I didn't see any sage around here.

But did that sage hurt you somehow?

There is no one on earth capable of hurting me.

You should know that.

Your Highness, the lantern...

-It's a fake. -A fake?

Where is the real Spirit Lantern?

I am afraid...

he still has it with him.

"Peach Town"

Delicious fresh fruits!

Miss, this is the lowest price I can get you.

Can't it be lower?

Chuan, put this on.

Not bad.