Original subtitles

"The Killing of Three Thousand Crows"

"Episode 14"

Chuan, where are you going?

You should stay here and recuperate.

I'll find the Spirit Lantern myself.

Didn't I say this before?

I'll bring you to the Spirit Lantern when I'm fully healed.

Fu Jiu Yun, you've been trying to delay my progress.

What are you trying to do?

I want to keep you by my side.

I want you to lead a normal life.

And be happy in the human realm.

I'm the Princess of Li.

Even I can't do that.

Let's not talk about you.

You don't have the right to teach me what to do.

Fine.

Tomorrow morning,

I'll bring you to the Spirit Lantern.

Okay, don't be angry.

Look at your eyebrows, they're frowning.

Let's go.

Hurry, take the bench.

Yes.

Young Master.

Slowly.

Master, slowly.

Okay.

Be careful.

Please.

Chancellor,

you have a grand manor.

Madam, you flatter me.

You can stay here if you like it.

You can treat this as your house.

You can ask Steward Wang if you need any help.

Madam.

Chancellor, thank you for your courtesy.

Ever since Li was demolished, both of us...

were relocated to the Baihe Icefield.

We don't have any family in Tian Yuan.

Chancellor, if you don't like us staying here,

you don't need to fret. We will stay elsewhere.

The world is huge.

I'm sure we can find somewhere suitable for us.

Madam, what are you saying?

Xuan Zhu is a good child.

She took good care of Zi Chen.

How can I just ignore you two?

But we're outsiders.

I'm afraid we would trouble you.

No trouble at all.

Zi Chen and Xuan Zhu are close.

They took care of each other in Mount Xiangqu.

From now on,

I think we should meet up more often.

Zi Chen,

my health is getting worse.

I'll leave Xuan Zhu to you then.

Madam, don't worry.

Please rest well.

You two, hurry. Bring both of them inside.

-Yes. -Madam, take care.

Madam, please.

Father,

I'll return to my room now.

Wait.

Steward Wang,

remove the demon statue.

Young Master doesn't like it.

Change it into the statue of the great poet, Yao Yue Yong.

Yes, Master.

Father.

No need for that.

Master,

It's fine.

Keep an eye over the Young Master.

Take note of all the places he visited and the people he met.

Take note of his conversations.

And report them to me.

Yes.

Especially the conversation between Xuan Zhu and him.

I understand.

We've been walking for hours.

Are we there yet? It's getting dark now.

Should we change path?

Or should I summon Kitty as our ride?

Don't do that. Your cat is too fierce.

It won't let me ride it. Besides, the scenery here is nice.

-It's enjoyable. -How long do we have to walk?

We're almost there. We'll reach after we pass the river and mountain.

Why is the Spirit Lantern located at such a strange place?

You can ask it yourself when you find it.

Wait.

-Don't move! -What's wrong?

Don't move!

-What's wrong? -Don't move!

Don't move!

-What's wrong? -A huge worm was on your body.

Where is it?

-Did you get rid of it? -You should look at it yourself.

You naughty girl. You tricked me?

You're not tired anymore? You naughty girl!

Hold it right there! You naughty girl! Come back!

Chuan, wait for me.

We'll reach the peak soon.

It's much easier when we go down tomorrow.

Slowly. Be careful.

This was my first training ground.

I was the only one here for a hundred years.

That time, my thoughts were muddy.

I don't know where I came from.

I don't know loneliness.

I don't know emotions.

I look at the Sun and Moon every day.

Looking at the stars falling to the ground in an instant.

Since then, I realised something.

Even the greatest thing in the world will disappear one day.

When did you know loneliness?

When I was appreciating the paintings.

My master's paintings are portals to the human realm.

I've seen many people in his paintings.

I learned about emotions from them.

Only then, I knew about the meaning of life.

Do all sages like to stay high and mighty?

You can change the fate of mortals with ease.

And you'll be proud of it too.

Sages and humans are different.

All of us have different fates.

Even though I'm very capable,

I can't cross the boundary.

So,

did you ever try to...

change someone's fate?

Yes.

Killing is normal in the human realm.

What's there to see?

I met her in the human realm yesterday.

This woman,

I've waited her for a thousand years.

If you save her, you'll go against the law of the heavens.

You'll be punished.

♪ The city and the lantern convey my longing ♪

Don't worry,

I'm just bored.

I'm just taking a look.

♪ The hell flower blooms ♪

♪ The promise we made was forgotten ♪

Is that so?

What kind of person?

She's a...

normal person.

She's so normal that she's fated to be unlucky from the start.

It seems like you're really bored then.

Why are you trying to change her fate?

Initially,

I thought she was like an ant that fell into a pool.

I found her struggles interesting.

But after that,

I'm curious about when she will give up.

You asked me about the time I knew loneliness, right?

Looking at that mortal,

she doesn't know about the cruel fate that she's about to meet,

and she kept being stubborn and struggle against fate.

By then,

it's my first time experiencing loneliness.

But I feel like...

that mortal is not lonely.

You're a sage.

You're at the top of the world.

But you don't care about what that mortal had experienced.

You're wrong.

It's precisely because I'm at the top,

I know that everything will fade one day.

Instead of struggling against fate,

why don't we just enjoy the present moment?

Now, you're the one who doesn't appreciate...

the present moment.

♪ The vibrant scenery and your looks ♪

♪ We journeyed together and forget the time ♪

♪ Falling from the cliff together ♪

♪ Right from the start, right where it began ♪

♪ The words that you have spoken ♪

♪ Never forgotten ♪

What are you trying to say?

Chuan,

you're a normal person.

I brought you around the cities and towns,

because I wanted you to be happy as a normal person.

I want you to be happy.

♪ In life and death, we will be with each other ♪

♪ Until we grow old together ♪

♪ I will hold your hands forever ♪

Normal person?

I'm the Princess of Li.

You kept talking about a normal person's life.

You're a sage.

You don't need to care for my happiness.

It's either you're too free,

or you fancy me.

I'm a sage. I won't fancy a person like you.

I...

I'm in love with you.

Let's go now.

This is not right.

I think we took the wrong path.

You're right.

It's late now.

I was thinking that maybe we should continue our search tomorrow.

Tomorrow? But why?

Let's continue.

Chuan,

you can stop now.

The real Spirit Lantern is with me.

What?

To prevent you from stealing the lantern,

I swapped the Spirit Lantern when I was in Mount Xiangqu.

I wonder if the fake Spirit Lantern can last until now?

I hope that guy can enjoy his punishment.

Why did you hide this from me?

Of course I'll hide it from you.

I don't want you to die because of the lantern.

So, you've been lying to me from the start.

It seems you're not injured as well.

You've been wasting my patience and my trust.

Why did you do that?

Fu Jiu Yun, why are you forcing me to do this?

You knew what I wanted the most!

Chuan,

Li can't escape its fate.

You can't change that.

I can't change that too.

You can choose to be happy.

You can enjoy your current life.

But I can't move on without revenge.

Why didn't you avoid that?

Chuan,

I didn't expect you to put down your hatred.

I just want you to stay by my side.

You may be happier that way.

Yes.

Although happiness is short-lived and shallow,

you deserve to be happy.

My life and death...

have nothing to do with you, Fu Jiu Yun.

Even if you love me,

I don't love you! I don't belong to you!

It's fine even if you don't love me.

I did this willingly.

The Spirit Lantern,

I can't give it to you.

If you want to hate someone, you can hate me.

You don't need to travel far to get your revenge.

I'm right in front of you.

You can kill me easily.

Chuan,

I will accompany you.

I will accompany you...

no matter what.

But the Spirit Lantern,

I can't give it to you.

Jiu Yun,

you said it's not worth using the lantern...

because I will suffer eternally for it.

To Qin Chuan, it's not worth it.

She's just a normal person without a kin.

But before she became Qin Chuan,

she was the Princess of Li.

As the Princess of Li,

that is worth the price.

She won't let herself...

suffer again.

Jiu Yun,

you've saved me many times.

You always put me in the first place.

I can't be a heartless person.

We'll talk about the Spirit Lantern...

after you get better.

Father.

How are the books?

I spend the whole day reading them. They're very interesting.

I forgot about time when I read them.

Thank you, Father.

As long as you like it,

I'll give everything to you.

Steward Wang,

Yes, Master.

Young Master.

This is...

Young Master, please open it and have a look.

I know this hairpin is special to you.

That's why I got it back for you.

See if it's broken or not.

Remember,

you're the son of Chancellor Zuo.

You don't need to sacrifice your things...

because of anyone.

This hairpin,

it's a gift from Princess Yan Yan, am I right?

Yes.

This is our only token now.

Speaking of which,

I've always felt guilty towards Princess Yan Yan.

I wonder if she's doing well?

Did you two meet after that?

Is she doing well?

I'll stop asking since it's hard for you to answer me.

Actually, I regretted my actions...

after Li was demolished.

The Crown Prince, Li Yuan, was filled with rage.

He even killed the young descendants of the royal family.

The children are innocent. They have nothing to do with the war.

Father,

I never met her after I became blind.

Okay.

Okay.

The princess is pitiful.

You can continue with your books.

-Steward Wang. -Master?

Bring the Young Master some desserts later.

Yes, Master.

Thank you, Father.

What's wrong? Did you open your wounds?

Chuan,

you won't leave me again, right?

I won't leave.

I'll accompany you until you get better.

But,

can you let go of me?

It hurts.

I'm relieved.

Chuan,

get me some water. I'm thirsty.

It's cold.

Chuan,

get me some clothes.

Not this one.

I want some fruits.

Fruits?

Never mind.

Why don't you cook for me?

Wait,

I'm here to help you with your recuperation.

I'm not here to be your servant.

You're right.

It's what you've owed me.

I'll cook now.

Wait.

Chuan,

I want to...

bath too.

Zi Chen, this is fresh. Try it.

Xuan Zhu,

my father,

why is he treating me so well?

He's your father.

It's normal for him to do that.

He came to me this morning and he asked me about Yan Yan.

Did you tell him about it?

No.

But I think he has some ulterior motives for asking me that.

Zi Chen, are you possessed by the demons?

You're suspicious of him because he asked about the princess?

He's your father!

Why can't he ask you a question?

It has nothing to do with her.

I think there's more to this than meets the eye.

Xuan Zhu,

in the future,

no matter if it's my father or anyone else,

please don't tell them about Yan Yan...

or Mount Xiangqu.

Do you not believe in me?

We just came back from the sage realm.

We need to be careful.

Okay, I understand.

You may leave.

Yes.

Am I too hasty?

Boss, please make a doll with his face.

-Sure! -Me?

You should make yourself tidy.

Here, it's done.

It's not exactly...

How much?

-Ten coins. -Let's go. We're penniless.

I told you to rest and stop using your mystic arts.

What? You don't want to recover?

You're so strict.

Are you my wife?

So, your injuries are healed, right?

They're not.

Although it's not painful on the outside, it's painful inside.

My organs hurt.

Besides,

I need to conjure some mystic arts to make my wife happy.

Who's your wife?

Drink the medicine.

Yes, my wife.

It's hot.

My wife, blow the soup for me.

Chuan.

Chuan!

What?

I'm done with my bath.

-Get me some clothes. -You!

Why can't you do anything by yourself?

Yeah.

What should I do if my favourite servant...

leaves me?

I won't take them for you. You can be naked for all I care.

If you don't want to take them for me, I'll come out naked then.

Don't do that!

Chuan, just help me.

Chuan, get me some clothes.

So annoying.

Fu Jiu Yun.

Fu Jiu Yun!

You wanted to peek while I was taking my bath?

You naughty girl.

Zi Chen,

I made your favourite snacks.

Please try them.

Zi Chen.

Thank you for that.

What are you thinking about?

I was thinking,

we came down from the mountain for some time already.

And we don't have any plans yet.

-Why don't we... -Since we have no plans,

let's just stay in your house, okay?

Actually,

you wanted to find her, right?

We parted too hastily last time.

She said she has unfinished business. I'm afraid she'll seek revenge.

-I... -Zi Chen, try this.

I can eat it myself.

Has it ever occurred to you that...

she may be eating the snacks made by someone else at this moment?

What should you do then?

That's not what I'm afraid of.

I'm afraid that she'll be too hasty.

She went to Mount Xiangqu not because she wanted to protect herself.

I'm afraid that she'll try to sacrifice herself for Li.

I know you're worried about her.

But what can you do?

Can you find her?

Or can you protect her?

Do you even know where she is?

You know she's stubborn.

Under your current circumstances,

what can you do for her?

Zi Chen,

in the past, I made snacks for you.

And you can't see them.

Now that your eyes are healed,

you should see it for yourself.

Chuan,

did you learn some mystic arts in secret?

How did you manage to control the glutton inside my body?

I didn't learn any mystic arts.

I put some wine in the dishes.

So that they're fragrant.

They're delicious!

Don't choke yourself.

Eat slowly.

Why aren't you eating?

Are you troubled by something?

It's just that when I saw someone getting satisfied this easily,

I feel that being a normal person isn't that bad after all.

You finally understood me.

So, does that mean you're not leaving?

And, don't take my words too seriously.

What words?

You know what I'm talking about.

I know. You wanted to keep me by your side.

That's why you made a fake confession to me that day.

I know you don't mean that.

Fu Jiu Yun,

you're a sage who's at the top of the world.

How can you love someone this easily?

I'm telling the truth.

You craved for this.

You should eat more.

Chuan,

having a meal with you like this,

it's pretty good.