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[Sound of the Desert]

Episode 35

General Wei talked to me about

the current power struggle between the different parties in the Imperial Court.

They all have their own desires.

Even if General Wei is full of zeal

to protect his nation with loyalty, he wouldn't be able to protect his family.

Therefore, he came to me for advice.

I know that His Majesty wouldn't allow him to resign so easily.

However, General Wei objected to my suggestion to fake his death.

Why didn't you inform me in advance?

Because you would never have agreed to it.

Ninth Lord, judging from the current situation

Xiao Yue and I are caught between kinship and political schemes.

I can't even reunite with our child to lead a peaceful life.

Hence, I could only come out here to the frontier.

You wish to stay away from the chaotic Imperial Court with this demotion?

I will be honest with you.

I hate having to scheme and plot.

I only wish to safeguard my nation for the rest of my life.

But you can't do it now.

I still have unfulfilled duties toward Nan Dynasty.

I once said that

when the world is at peace, I will have a family.

I don't wish to use up my energy in the power struggle.

That is why I would rather stand guard at Youdu City.

As long as I can stay far away from any dispute

Xiao Yue and I will be able to spend our days in peace.

But this won't keep you away from danger indefinitely.

That day, Wei Wu Ji and I had a heated discussion.

He refused to take my advice to fake his death.

But I refused to see Xiao Yue's long sought happiness destroyed

by years of war and power struggle.

I knew deep down that only Wei Wu Ji

can bring her true happiness.

So I'd rather have Wei Wu Ji hate me all his life

and I took the risk to set up an act for him.

I found a Tartar prisoner called Chen Yin who was sentenced to death.

He is very similar to General Wei in his build and appearance.

After some procedure, his face is already festered.

It is hard to tell what he looked like.

According to our original plan

we would wait until the poison breaks out

and I would swap the both of them over

to avoid any suspicion.

Since Wu Ji started preparing for his journey to the desert

you have begun to make plans?

Then Wan Ang happened to act out

so you acted accordingly.

But no one expected such a coincidence

that my plan had worked to the success of their evil scheme.

I'll go to Wan Ang for the antidote.

Xiao Yue!

- He won't give it to you. - I don't believe in that.

If he gives you the antidote

it means that he admits to assassinating an important official

and committing treason.

His entire clan will be wiped out.

Moreover, Wan Ang has every intention to kill General Wei.

Why would he have the antidote with him?

I don't believe that I couldn't force it out of him!

But you don't have any evidence.

We are in the barracks now.

Half of the army serves under Wan Ang.

If you insist on doing it your way

it is sure to evoke mutiny.

We don't have the time for that.

There are only six days left.

Xiao Yue, prepare a room for me.

No one is allowed to disturb me.

I will return General Wei safely into your hands.

There is always hope in life.

There is always hope in life.

Wu Ji once said that

he would protect me and our child forever.

The Ninth Lord also promised me to save Wu Ji.

They won't break their promises.

Xiao Yue, coming here won't help me with getting the antidote right.

I already promised you, so I will definitely give it my all

to cure General Wei.

You should also make arrangements according to my instructions for our next steps.

Whether General Wei pulls through this crisis alive or not

I will help you get away from the control of the Imperial Court.

For the sake of your child, even if General Wei passes away

you have to stay alive.

I must not be distracted.

If I have any news, I will send someone to get you.

Jin Yan.

Take Xiao Yue to see Chen Yin.

Yes. Miss Xin Yue, this way.

Let's go.

Xiao Feng.

Xiao Yue must not be allowed to come in here for the next few days.

Yes, My Lord.

This way, please.

This is Chen Yin.

He was a Tartar prisoner who was on death roll.

The Ninth Lord once saved the lives of his family.

That was why he left his corpse to the Ninth Lord to do what he wishes.

He does look quite similar to Wu Ji.

Once we get him dressed, if no one looks closely at his features

we could pass him off as Wu Ji.

All right, we will hand this corpse over to you then.

Xiao Yue, do you know that no one could possibly do

what the Ninth Lord did for you?

I know what you mean.

I will make all the right arrangements. I wouldn't let the Ninth Lord down.

Please thank the Ninth Lord on my behalf.

I can't repay him for what he did for me in this lifetime.

My Lord.

My Lord, you've been taking ten-some poisons every two hours.

How can you withstand it?

My Lord, Xiao Feng is right.

If you keep on trying the poisons

you won't be able to take it.

I'm all right.

I've only taken sips of every poison.

It won't cause much damage.

- My Lord! - My Lord!

Let me do the tests for you.

My Lord...

This...

My Lord, my chest seems to be scorched by fire.

But it feels colder and colder in my stomach.

It is getting colder and colder...

I'm fine...

Master Wan, Miss Xin Yue ordered that no one is to enter the room...

- Get lost! - Master Wan!

General Wei is already asleep.

Please leave now, Master Wan.

Xin Yue, you've been watching over the General day and night.

You won't allow any of us to come close to him.

We don't know how the General is faring

so how can we feel at ease?

General Wei has trained in martial arts since he was young.

He is very strong and healthy.

Besides, he has also endured many injuries over the years.

Although he was shot twice, the arrows did not strike him in any vital organs.

There is no need to trouble you.

The injury caused by the arrows isn't serious.

- But the poison on the arrow... - There is an antidote for it.

What General Wei needs is plenty of rest.

Youdu City has been locked down for days.

There has been rumors going around the tribes in the desert.

If the General really needs to recuperate in peace

shouldn't we at least give them some explanation?

This is to prevent the Tartars from believing in the rumors and start a war.

If you dare to take another step forward

don't blame me for not showing Great General Wan any respect.

Xin Yue...

You are but a woman without any status and title.

We put up with you because my cousin dotes on you.

If you dare to hold me back

don't blame me for not showing any respect for my cousin!

General Wan.

Xin Yue is just being worried about General Wei's injury.

- She's afraid that we would disturb him. - It's been two days already.

We know nothing about General Wei's condition!

They are the imperial physicians sent from Jian-An.

They are sent here by His Majesty to treat General Wei.

Xin Yue, would you go against the imperial decree?

This...

How is General Wei's condition?

General Wei no longer has a pulse.

I'm afraid that... there is nothing that we could do about it.

That's impossible... I don't believe you!

I want you to leave! Leave now!

General!

General!

Wu Ji, you must survive this.

You still have me and our son...

No pulse? Nothing you could do?

Are you telling me that

Wei Wu Ji is dead?

Your Majesty, when we got there General Wei no longer had a pulse.

He had no pulse...

Wasn't he only injured by arrows?

What poison was he infected with?

Judging from the darkening and festering of General Wei's face

he seemed to have died from a plague!

Therefore we could say that the poison should be Seven-day Plague.

Seven-day Plague?

Seven-day Plague consists of seven different poisons.

This is just our speculation.

After all, it is immoral to use such a poison.

It has not been seen for decades.

Whoever is poisoned by it will surely be dead.

Twenty-six years old...

Wu Ji, you're only twenty-six years old.

But you already left me!

You were my undefeated warrior!

But now... you are dead.

Who would assist me?

Who would protect this nation of mine?

Bring Wu Ji's body back to Jian-An.

I would have him buried in full glory!

And as for that Seven-day Plague

I will investigate closely into it.

Anyone involved in this matter would not be spared!

Yes!

Your Majesty, the Senior Princess and the Empress would like to seek audience.

Make them leave now!

I will not see any of the Wans today!

Yes.

[Tomb of General Li Ji]

Wei Wu Ji is dead.

Xin Yue is suffering as much as I do now.

It's a pity that...

you're no longer alive.

I was jealous of...

Xin Yue's perfect romance.

I have spent my entire life on seeking revenge.

Who is she to enjoy such a carefree life?

I've defeated her.

But the one I love is also dead.

No one actually won.

Please hold yourself together, Miss Xin Yue.

General Wei would probably also like to take another look at Jian-An.

That was the place he grew up in.

Miss Xin Yue, you must stay strong.

When you return to Jian-An, you still need to look after the young master.

You must take good care of yourself.

Miss Xin Yue, you must take good care of yourself.

Close the casket!

Please depart on your journey, General Wei!

Wu Ji, you have to be all right.

You haven't met our child yet.

My Lord.

Have the antidote quickly, My Lord.

Hold on!

My Lord, I couldn't even keep track of how many times you threw up blood.

If this continues, not only would you be unable to save General Wei

you might not even be able to stay alive!

We're running out of time.

If I don't figure out the formula soon

General Wei wouldn't make it.

No!

My Lord, I'm begging you.

Allow me and Xiao Feng to try the antidotes in the last few hours.

Have a rest.

- I'm fine. - My Lord.

You can risk your life to try all the poisons for Xin Yue.

But Xin Yue...

She doesn't even love you!

I know what I am doing!

- Give it to me! - My Lord!

- My Lord... - Take the antidote!

My Lord...

This is the one.

- This is the one! - What?

This is the one!

You found the right one! Finally!

Take the antidote! This is great!

General Wei...

You aren't destined to die yet!

Xiao Feng, I'll write you a prescription.

You have to get everything ready quickly.

Yes.

- My Lord! - My Lord!

My Lord, what is the matter?

My Lord...

Is this caused by the poisons?

We're running out of time.

Quickly!

The army will stop here for a short break!

Master Wan, the weather is very warm.

We should hurry back to Jian-An as soon as possible.

It is none of your business. I am the commander now.

I call the shots.

Moreover, this once was the place that General Wei conquered.

General Wei loved beautiful scenery and great landscape.

The army will station right here on the spot.

Have some water, Sister-in-law.

It will take us a couple more days to reach Jian-An.

You wouldn't withstand such exhaustion.

Miss Xin Yue, have a bite to eat.

General Wei might have passed away but you could still depend on us.

What should we do?

Generals.

Sister-in-law!

- Miss Xin Yue! - Sister-in-law!

After you arrive back in Jian-An

please kowtow three times to His Majesty for me.

Please tell His Majesty that my son will be entrusted to him.

Tell him that Xin Yue will not suffer decades of separation.

Please do me this favor, Generals.

Miss Xin Yue!

Hold it!

Since this fake wife of my cousin was keen to follow him

we should just let her be.

Get ready to set out on the journey!

We will head back to Jian-An immediately!

This was a gift from Murong Feng.

It found its way back into my hands

to fulfill my wishes.

Murong Feng, thank you.

Wu Ji, you have to hang in there.

My Lord, can your leg still be cured?

Drink this medication quickly.

My tendons are all damaged now.

My legs will gradually shrivel up.

They are most likely to remain disabled.

I thought that as long as I take the antidotes in time

there shouldn't be any major problems.

But I had an intake of too many poisons for the past two days.

All the residue of the poisons stayed accumulated in my legs.

I'm afraid that I won't be able to stand on my legs anymore.

My Lord... you have done too much for Miss Xin Yue.

I used my pair of legs in exchange for a man who could bring Xiao Yue happiness.

This is all worthwhile.

You're back, Xin Yue!

Wu Ji is...

The Ninth Lord has already figured out the right antidote.

He is relieving General Wei of the poison now.

I'll have a look at him now.

- Xin Yue! - Xiao Yue, don't come in here!

Ninth Lord, why can't I go in?

I must not be distracted.

I will let you in after General Wei regains his consciousness.

Ninth Lord, the army has already left.

I can be at ease to stay by Wu Ji's side now.

Will you please let me see him?

Don't come in here!

Why?

Xin Yue, you should obey the Ninth Lord.

Why?

This is...

Can it be that Wu Ji...

- Ninth Lord! - Xin Yue!

Ninth Lord!

Ninth Lord...

Xiao Yue...

This is the last thing that I can do for you.

Knowing you

if you discover that my legs are both disabled

you might not be able to truly enjoy the happy life you desired

to spend with Wei Wu Ji.

However, what I would like to see

is the Xiao Yue who could roam carefree in the desert.

Not the one who would be ensnared by guilt for life.

Xiao Feng.

Don't walk us out any further.

My Lord...

You've worked for me all these years.

It is time for you to head out there on your own now.

Let's go.

My Lord!

Take care...

Ninth Lord!

General Wei, my wish is fulfilled

and so is yours.

Clouds drift by in the skies and all things shall come to pass.

We shall seek our own freedom in the vastness of the desert.

Now that we have parted we might never meet again.

Xiao Yue, I am sorry.

I am really sorry.

The plan didn't go quite as planned.

I've made you worried.

Xiao Yue, don't be upset.

Look at me.

Am I not all right now?

Stop crying.

Mo Xun saved me.

Where is he?

He has left...

He has really left.

Don't be sad.

Only by letting go of you

can he pursue his own happiness.

My Lord, I am sorry.

I couldn't accompany you anymore

on your journey ahead...

Take care...

Xin Yue, who knew that you would die sooner than me?

I've spent my entire life trying to seek revenge for my parents.

I have done my best.

I've really done the best that I could.

Everything has now come to an end, but I won't be around to witness

what I had hoped for.

I am left with nothing.

Li Ji is gone.

You're gone as well, Xin Yue.

It means nothing...

Being means nothing to me anymore.

Wu Ji, where are we going?

We'll go to Houmo to pick up our son first.

Then we'll return to the frontier to lead our lives free from politics.

We will only live to do our best for our people.

Great!

Father! Mother! Look! That is such a huge mountain!

Take a look at it!

- Come here! - Come here, Yi Er.

Good boy. Would you like me to take you to that mountain?

The rainbow appears over the sun in a glimpse.

Most beautiful scenery in this world fleets by as such.

But when we stop in our tracks and turn around to look at it

that moment which moved us is more than enough.

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