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[Sound of the Desert]

Episode 30

This child is troubling me.

The war is now in a deadlock.

Should anything go amiss

not only would it have an impact on the harem and imperial court

but also my entire sovereignty.

I already told you then

that we must not allow Xin Yue to live.

Now that she is carrying Wei Wu Ji's child

we can no longer lay our hands on her.

Not only can we not lay our hands on her

I also have to protect her and her child from harm

until Wu Ji returns in great victory.

My Lord, Miss Xin Yue has returned.

Ninth Lord, I didn't have any water nor food.

Here, let me read your pulse.

You've been out and about all day. Have some food and rest soon.

Xin Yue, how many months more until the baby is due?

Even if you can't tolerate it, bear with it all over again.

Why?

Why is it so unfair?

It's unfair!

Three months?

Three months...

There's nothing that one can't tolerate.

This is so unfair!

Why aren't you in bed at such a late hour?

Ninth Lord, who do you think poisoned me?

It now seems that both the Empress and Madame Xiang could have done it.

If it were the Empress

she would have all the evidence pointed toward Madame Xiang.

Once that succeeded, she can force His Majesty to answer to General Wei.

Even if Madame Xiang isn't punished

His Majesty would take his anger out on General Wei.

This plan kills two birds with one stone.

If it were Madame Xiang who poisoned you

then the evidence would point toward the Empress or someone else.

It depends on what she had in mind.

You should know very clearly what her intentions are.

No wonder you insisted on keeping me here in Shi Manor.

Even the Empress might have the intention to harm me.

Then only this place is the safest.

Just stay here in Shi Manor.

Recuperate quietly in here.

You don't have to worry about anything else.

I had a dream.

I dreamed that they all wanted to take away my child.

Up till this day, there has only been news of victory from the war.

But I'm still worried about Wu Ji.

I'm afraid that he might be in danger.

Don't think too much.

Go to bed soon.

I have so many questions unanswered.

How can I possibly sleep?

Even if you're not tired

your baby needs rest.

You won't have any more nightmares tonight.

I'll be here to keep the nightmares away.

Close your eyes and go to sleep.

You look a lot better today.

Why don't we go for a stroll?

I know that you care about me.

I won't sneak out without telling you.

My Lord, this is a letter for you from Wei Manor.

It should be a letter from General Wei.

What is the matter?

Everything is fine.

Wu Ji said that he just won another victory.

Yes, everyone has been talking about it lately.

They say that he has been victorious at every battle.

Even Great General Wan is now outshone by him.

My Lord, I'll leave you to talk. I have other things to attend to.

If Wu Ji wins this war, his status in the army

might surpass Great General Wan.

Although His Majesty values Wu Ji greatly

it is not surprising for imperial family members to doubt others.

As Wu Ji ranks higher and higher in the imperial court

His Majesty will grow more and more wary of him.

This isn't good for him.

General Wei appears to be obnoxious and spontaneous

but he is actually very shrewd.

He is a smart man.

He should have already had his own countermeasures.

I'm sure that he won't get himself killed.

I understand that.

Wu Ji once brought it up to me.

The reason why he acted outrageously in the army and lost popularity among his men

was done out of this consideration.

It seems to be working out well.

His Majesty does trust him more than General Wan.

That isn't what I'm concerned about.

I think that His Majesty wants to take away my child.

He might want to raise my child in the palace.

Why would you think so?

I don't know.

I just think that this would happen.

Even if His Majesty doesn't want to

Qin Xiang would surely persuade His Majesty.

Her hatred for me runs deep.

Even if she can't benefit from this action

she will do it nevertheless, just to make me suffer.

Not to mention that this would actually work to her advantage.

Also...

Qin Xiang already know of my identity in the Tartar tribe when I was little.

I think that when I danced in the palace accompanied by Hei Shi's flute

His Majesty also noticed that.

He should also know about our relationship!

I was only worried about my child.

I forgot about his feelings.

On the bright side

you and Hu Wei Li are enemies, so His Majesty won't doubt you.

But on the other hand

although you're not a Tartar

you were still raised among them.

Has it never crossed your mind to help the Tartars?

I haven't.

But Wu Ji is in a very peculiar position now.

If I make use of Wu Ji to accomplish my goals

or that he is silly enough to believe in something I said

His Majesty will be very cautious of me.

If Qin Xiang puts in a word or two

then it is very likely that His Majesty will raise my child in the palace.

You don't have to worry.

I'll be here to protect you.

As long as you're not willing

no one can take your child away from you.

General Wei will also be safe and sound.

By the imperial decree of His Majesty

I hereby announce to everyone

that I shall set up an offerings altar to the gods on behalf of the Emperor

to pray to the gods.

Long live the Emperor!

How numerous were his chariots!

How splendid his dragon, his tortoise, and serpent flags!

The son of Heaven had charged us...

To build a wall in that northern region.

Awe-inspiring was Nan Zhong...

The tribes were sure to be swept away!

When we were marching at first

the millets were in harvest!

Now that we are returning

The snow falls and the roads are all mire!

Awe-inspiring was Nan Zhong!

Put down our weapons and enjoy the peaceful era!

The Left Virtuous King's troops were completely wiped out!

His Majesty was overjoyed hearing the news.

He ordered General Wei to announce to the world on his behalf.

Xin Yue, I'm sure you don't know that I've heard everyone singing

the song that General Wei recited.

How numerous were his chariots!

How splendid his dragon, his tortoise, and serpent flags!

The son of Heaven had charged us to build a wall in that northern region.

Awe-inspiring was Nan Zhong

the tribes were sure to be swept away.

When we were marching at first

the millets were in harvest!

Now that we are returning

the snow falls and the roads are all mire.

Awe-inspiring was Nan Zhong.

Put down our weapons and enjoy the peaceful era.

Put down our weapons and enjoy the peaceful era?

Put down our weapons and enjoy the peaceful era...

No... the last sentence is not well-versed.

It should be 'Awe-inspiring was Nan Zhong, the tribes were pacified.'

In history, King Wu of Zhou gave orders

to Nan Zhong to build a wall in the North

After they wiped out the Xianyu tribe

they attained great victory.

It was very similar to this current war.

But I wonder why General Wei changed this sentence?

Of course, as a military man

he is already very talented in knowing the verse to this extent.

Indeed. The words 'put away' were not used well.

A change of words and the meaning is off completely.

Using 'put away' is more similar to Fan Li's

'Once the birds are gone put away the bow .'

General Wei actually admires Master Fan?

He forsook his achievements to live in seclusion in the mountains.

Will His Majesty notice his change of the verse?

There is only this spot that can imply his intention.

Besides there is only one way to interpret it.

Perhaps it's because you know that General Wei admires Fan Li

and hence can tell what General Wei is implying.

Who would understand General Wei as well as you do?

Others only saw him as a military man.

They would see it as a mistake he made in reciting a song.

General Wei is no Sima Xiangru. (A famous Chinese poet in Western Han)

Why would he suddenly recite a song that could be passed on to Jian-An City?

Wu Ji must have wanted to use this song to see what His Majesty has in mind.

King Wu of Zhou was one of the few emperors who conquered lands

and yet was loved by his people.

Wu Ji seems to be praising King Wu of Zhou

but the underlying tone is to use King Wu of Zhou to express his view.

The border is not completely secured at the moment.

General Wei knows that after defeating the Tartars

the border will surely have to be safeguarded.

But in General Wei's opinion

the Tartars are nothing to him.

Not to mention guarding the city.

What he needs is a true opponent.

General Wei seems to be obnoxious

and only knows how to charge forward

but judging from how he thought up the verse and passing it back to Jian-An

he is just as deliberate as Great General Wan.

What Wu Ji is best at doing is to make everyone assume that

he is only good at warfare and nothing else.

Your Majesty.

General Wei defeated the Tartars in great victory.

He has secured the territories of Nan Dynasty for Your Majesty.

He passed down great praises of Your Majesty's wisdom.

Shouldn't this be worth celebrating?

Why does Your Majesty seem so displeased?

Have you heard the song that he recited?

I did.

Although I am a woman, this song still moved me

and made me very proud of Your Majesty.

Did you notice anything inappropriate about the song?

Inappropriate?

Wu Ji is trying to see what my intentions are.

He used this song to tell me that

he no longer wishes to conquer more lands for me.

He hopes that the imperial court can also consent to peace.

When I first took the throne, I made up my mind to drive the Tartars away

and have all the tribes succumb to Nan Dynasty.

Now, only Wei Wu Ji is of equal to Wan Qian.

But I mustn't allow Wan Qian to attain any more achievements.

Your Majesty means...

I must keep Wei Wu Ji by my side

to have him fight battles for me.

I'm not afraid to give him more rewards and titles.

I'm only worried that he might take after Fan Li to live in seclusion

and no longer offers his services to me.

Your Majesty wishes to hold on to General Wei.

That is not difficult.

Everyone knows that Your Majesty is in great favor of General Wei.

Moreover, General Wei has rendered such a meritorious service this time.

However great his reward is, it would not be too extravagant.

Why don't we take in General Wei's child

to be raised alongside the princes?

His child will be honored for his glory

and respected as an imperial family member?

By doing so, his child would then be within Your Majesty's reach.

General Wei wouldn't choose to retire so soon to live in seclusion.

He would continue to offer his services to Your Majesty.

His Majesty just gave a decree to fetch you to the palace in ten days to await labor.

A subject's son is honored with the same glory as a prince since birth.

This isn't an honor that anyone could ask for.

This is such a joyous news.

Even when I gave birth to my sons years ago, His Majesty wasn't this thoughtful.

Xin Yue, your child isn't born yet

but you're already awarded with such a privilege.

I really should congratulate you.

Thank you, Senior Princess.

Don't stand on ceremony. We're a family now.

You don't have to stand on such ceremony anymore.

Xin Yue.

Uncle Chen know that the baby is due soon

and you can't get around as easily as you used to.

So he's sent Xiang Die and Qing Wu with me to look after you.

You may leave.

Yes.

How are you doing these days?

Perhaps His Majesty's imperial decree is a reply to Wu Ji's song.

No matter what His Majesty has in mind

General Wei will find a solution after he returns home

when you give birth to your child.

By the time Wu Ji returns home, I would be in the palace already.

Do you want him to go against His Majesty's imperial decree

to take me back to his manor by force?

The flowers are still in full bloom at the end of summer and early fall.

No matter how beautifully they blossom, they will wither eventually.

Isn't it the same in life?

When the water reaches the brim, it is about to overflow.

When it is full moon, it means it will soon wane.

When you're at the peak of power

it means that you could no longer have more power than you already do.

Your power is sure to decline.

At this stage, you mustn't make a single mistake.

Otherwise, you'll shatter to dust in just a flick of time.

Ninth Lord, I have a favor to ask of you.

You have to agree to it.

I won't.

I've read through all the medical books during this period of time.

There aren't any written records of inducing child labor ahead of time.

The risk is to be expected.

If I had other options, why would I have to resort to this solution

and put my life as well as my child's at risk?

I know that His Majesty summoned you to the palace.

I also know that you came up with this solution for the sake of General Wei.

But how could I bear to put you and your child through this danger?

I have faith in your medical skills.

I'm willing to place a bet with my own life.

My bet is on your success.

If you won't agree to my request

I'll turn to other physicians for help.

I will carry this plan out at whatever cost.

I will help you.

Thank you.

I knew that you would agree to it.

Because you wouldn't risk leaving my life at the hands of another.

Xiao Yue...

Although I'm unwilling to let you take this risk

it's better to have me by your side should this plan fail.

After you've had this concoction

I will crush the blackberry roses that were soaked in herbs.

Once you inhale this fragrance

it will trigger the concoction to take effect.

It will induce labor and bring forth your child ahead of time.

Xiao Yue!

There are also other solutions.

If you're willing, I can arrange for you to leave Jian-An right away.

You can get away from this power struggle.

I want you to stay alive and well.

Whatever the consequences may be I can bear them for you.

I understand your sentiments.

But I mustn't be a burden to you any longer.

No matter what happens

no matter what hardships and dangers

I will not run away.

I will not leave Wei Wu Ji to face the dangers in Jian-An City alone.

His Majesty and Her Highness are very concerned about your health.

They have sent me here especially to take a look at you.

They are worried about any possible accidents.

I have quite a lot of faith in the Ninth Lord's medical skills.

I owe it to the Ninth Lord for the recovery of my previous illness.

The Ninth Lord's medical skills are of professional proficiency.

I am also very impressed.

In three days, the Empress will send someone to fetch you to the palace.

I wonder if you have any other requests?

Nothing else.

If you have no other requests

I will return to the palace to report back.

Thank you for coming over.

Allow me to walk you out.

It's wet and slippery outside. Please don't bother seeing me out.

You came here especially from the palace, Imperial Physician

to visit me on behalf of the Empress.

How can I be so rude?

This way, please.

Imperial Physician, this way, please.

Sure.

- Xiao Yue! - Xin Yue!

- Be careful! - Xiao Yue!

Xin Yue!

Xiao Yue, you will be all right.

You will be fine.

Why has she fallen down?

You will be all right.

Stop standing around here.

Get some hot water and clean towels.

Hurry up! Let's go!

Here's the hot water!

Wait a minute.

How is Miss Xin Yue?

Will the child be all right?

The Ninth Lord is giving Miss Xin Yue treatment now.

I'll inform you right away of the situation later.

Thank you

Report back to His Majesty right away.

I'll be here to await more information.

What am I to report back to His Majesty?

The truth!

We could only wait to see if this child has any blessings.

Hurry up!

Please come with me to the side hall.

- This way, please. - Sure.

Towels.

Here, push harder!

- Push harder! - My baby...

The baby will be out soon!

Why aren't you coming out yet?

Push harder!

I am... already using up all of my strength...

Push harder!

You're almost there!

Push harder!

Push!

The baby is coming out soon!

Push a bit harder!

Towels!

Push a bit harder!

Push a bit harder!

All right!

The baby is coming out now!

The baby is coming out now!

The baby is born!

It's a boy!

Look! Although the baby is premature he is still very energetic.

He doesn't seem to be an ordinary child!

This is wonderful!

Look at how pretty this child is!

My child...

I am so sorry...

You have to be separated from me from the moment you were born.

The wet nurse is already waiting outside.

Moreover, the messengers from the palace are waiting to see the child.

I have to take the child away right now.

Sirs.

How fortunate!

This child has been through so much suffering.

Fortunately, all is well now.

- We can now report back. - Exactly.

This is bad! The bleeding can't be staunched!

- Xin Yue! - What should we do?

- Xiao Yue... - Xin Yue!

- Towels! Hurry up! - Xiao Feng!

Bring the medication over quickly!

- Yes! - Then brew the second and the third!

Yes!

Get another basin of water!

Yes!

Xiao Yue! Look at me!

You mustn't fall asleep now.

Look at me!

- Xiao Yue! - I'm so tired...

I want to sleep...

You mustn't fall asleep now!

Look at me properly! Look at me!

Do you still remember what we were like when we first met?

How could I forget that?

Do you still remember that dress I gave to you?

A friend of mine from the desert gave it to me.

He said that it is a gift for my future wife.

He also said that once the wedding gown is prepared

my destined bride will surely appear.

You were in tattered clothing that day.

But you had an air about you.

I saw deep sorrow in your eyes.

Yet you had a brilliant smile on your face.

I've never seen any other women

who smiled as happily as you did.

At that time, I thought to myself that you would look beautiful in that dress.

However, up until this day

I haven't seen you in it yet.

Ninth Lord...

Am I about to die?

You won't.

As long as I am here, you won't die.

I won't let you die!

Ninth Lord...

I am sorry.

What I owe you in this life...

cannot be repaid.

I've always wanted you to be happy.

I once made great efforts for that.

I just wanted you to get that frown off your face.

I didn't want anyone to hurt you.

But I ended up hurting you the most.

Xiao Yue...

Xiao Yue!

Don't fall asleep! Look at me!

I should be the one to apologize.

If it hadn't been for me

you wouldn't have gone against Qin Xiang.

You would never have gotten close to Qin Xiang in the first place.

You wouldn't help her get into the harem.

You've done so much for me.

But I always thought I was doing what was best for you, and shunned you.

If I had been honest with you, you wouldn't have suffered so much.

Xiao Yue, promise me.

You must hang in there.

You mustn't give up!

If you die

many people would be devastated.

This is Xin Yue's child?

This child is finally born.

I am now relieved.

This child is prematurely born.

Look at how frail he is.

Why was Xin Yue so careless and tripped over?

How is Xin Yue?

Your Majesty, it's said that she is in a critical condition.

I'm afraid... Her life might be in danger.

How did that happen?

Couldn't Mo Xun do anything about it either?

Your Majesty, you must try to save Xin Yue!

Send all the best imperial physicians in the palace over to her.

Give her anything that she needs. They must save Xin Yue.

Yes.

I know that you're bosom friends.

Xin Yue will surely be blessed with good fortune.

I hope so.

Don't cry, little one.

Your mother just gave birth to you. How could she bear to leave you?

She's overcome all sorts of obstacles.

Someone who is as tough as she is won't die so easily.

May the gods keep her alive.

She still has much debt to pay.

Mo Xun's, Wei Wu Ji's...

her son's, and mine...

I am still suffering every day.

You are not to be freed from your suffering so easily!

My Lord...

The second brew of the medication is ready.

Here.

Open your mouth.

What's wrong?

I can't keep it down.

Xiao Feng... is there any news of Wu Ji?

There is no news of General Wei in Jian-An City yet.

Send our men to find him.

Don't! I just wanted to know if Wu Ji has returned safely.

But I don't want to see him get upset over me.

If... If I really couldn't manage to pull through this

I just want him to remember me at my prettiest.

I am here with you.

You will get better.

Finish this medication.

When General Wei gets here

you can only see how happy he is if you are safe and sound.

Am I right?

Here.

Xin Yue!

Wu Ji...

General Wei!

- Stop right there! - What are you doing?

Do you hear me, General Wei?

- Who are you? - General Wei!

How dare you intercept the army and shout so loudly!

General Wei!

Xin Yue is dying!

Come out here, General Wei!

- What are you doing? - Let go of me!

Let go of him.

General Wei!

Shi Feng, what is the matter?

Don't panic.

Xin Yue gave birth prematurely.

The child is fine, but she is...

Xiao Yue...

No matter who you have on your mind

no matter who you are with

as long as you live happily

I will be happy.

Haven't you once said that

you don't wish to see me sad?

If you're no longer alive

I will be in great sorrow.

Even if I never get to see you again

as long as I know that you're still alive

I will be happy.

Papa?

Papa, I am Jin Yu!

- Papa! - Turn around!

Papa... Papa!

Xiao Yue!

Xiao Yue!

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