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[The Flame's Daughter]

[Episode 19]

Second Madam, I think that bringing Young Master back here

is the most pressing matter.

I've sent my confidant to look for Jing Hong.

I've thought about this for some time, but I still think I should say it.

Second Madam, it's best for you to take over our sect.

Indeed, Second Madam is more suitable.

Exactly.

Jing Hong is Master's son.

Thunderclap Sect should be handed down to him.

Young Master is too playful.

It will be hard for him to take on such responsibility.

If Thunderclap Sect is handed over to him

he'll only bring it down.

Moreover, Flame Villa and Top Blade City have now teamed up.

The time of three dominating pugilist families is over.

It's only a matter of time before we come to a confrontation!

Therefore, we can't just choose any new master.

I beseech you, Second Madam, to take over the sect.

Restore Thunderclap Sect to glory.

Gentlemen, you should voice your opinions.

This is...

I agree with Branch Master Song.

In urgent times

the son doesn't always have to inherit his father's business.

Second Madam, please take over the sect.

I also think that Second Madam should take over this huge responsibility.

We'll discuss this matter once the funeral is over.

Yes!

You must be very careful when you leave the mountain.

Don't attract attention.

Young Mistress has sent out agents from Azure Dragon Hall to protect you.

Please thank her on my behalf.

You must stay safe, Young Master Lei.

If it gets too dangerous, go into hiding.

As long as you're alive, there's always a chance.

All right.

Die Yi, you should also take care of yourself.

Young Master Lei!

I've always wanted to ask you this...

Are you my real brother--

I know what you want to ask.

Once I take back Thunderclap Sect from that witch

I'll tell you the truth.

Sure!

She's the one you're fond of?

What kind of nonsense is that?

She's my younger sister.

Your younger sister?

That's right.

I'll tell you more on the way.

Thunderclap Sect is already mine.

Why are you still hesitating?

Dao Wu Xia is my lackey.

The new Madam of Thunderclap Sect is from Dark River Palace.

All that's left is Flame Villa.

Zhan Feng, don't you wish to take back Flame Villa for your father?

You're too sentimental.

Yu Zi Han is the only one in Flame Villa who supports Lie Ru Ge.

I'll think of a way to make Yu Zi Han leave for some time.

And you, you must use that chance to get rid of Lie Ming Jing.

Once Lie Ming Jing is dead

everyone will naturally support you as the successor.

Then, Flame Villa will be yours.

- I can't do that. - You have to!

I'm more skilled than Lie Ming Jing in martial arts.

Why wouldn't I get rid of him myself?

It's because I'm saving him for you, of course!

I want you to kill him so you can get your revenge.

Do you understand?

Zhan Feng, it's your duty as a son to kill your enemy.

Go to Prince Jingxian.

Have him come up with a plan to lure Yu Zi Han away for some time.

Yes, Supreme Master.

What would I gain from making him leave Flame Villa?

Does what can be gained matter?

Aren't we all on the same side?

Please offer this Ice Jade Cup to His Majesty.

Judging by His Majesty's fondness for Yu Zi Han

he will surely bestow it to him.

But after the deed is done...

this item can serve as evidence.

That's what makes the Ice Jade Cup amazing.

Once Yu Zi Han is cursed with the spell, this cup will turn into a normal one.

It will leave no trace of evidence.

There might not be any material evidence...

but you're still a witness.

Your Highness, rest assured.

This witness will surely keep his lips sealed.

Castellan Dao...

You actually dare to threaten me?

I wouldn't.

What grudge do you bear against my seventh brother?

You've targeted him again and again.

We don't hold any grudges against him.

It's just that...

When he's there, no one dares to make a move on Flame Villa.

He's the greatest hindrance in our plan to seize Flame Villa.

He's also the biggest obstacle that stands between you and the throne.

He is indeed a troublemaker who always gets in my way.

My invalid brother should've just died after his birth!

He wouldn't have caused so much trouble then.

Your Highness, you mean...

I'll think of a way to make him leave Flame Villa.

That won't be good enough.

He must be away long enough for us to take over the villa.

- Have him trapped somewhere? - Exactly.

All right!

I can agree to that.

Thank you, Your Highness.

Don't bother thanking me.

Head back and tell that Supreme Master of yours

that from now on, I'm on the same side as Dark River Palace.

I'll help him become the ruler of the Pugilist World.

He'll also have to help me... when I vie for the title of Crown Prince.

Your Highness, rest assured.

Once we succeed, Top Blade City and Flame Villa will surely follow your lead.

The world will be yours, sooner or later.

I'll leave matters of the Pugilist World to you.

- Here. - Here.

Sir, two bowls of soup noodles.

Sure!

- Done? - Yes, let's go.

Let's go.

Can't you wait for me?

She's in such a rush.

Isn't that Phoenix, from the Gorgeous Beauties Ranking?

Why is she having noodles with a mere young lad?

A phoenix that lands on grass is worse than a hen.

What Blossoms House?

Blossoms House has already shut down, and all the courtesans left.

The Gorgeous Beauties Ranking isn't of any use now.

Let's keep drinking.

Here.

Eat up.

Here, after you.

I'll drink it up.

I didn't expect you to put up with all of that.

Can you afford to have your identity exposed? No.

Of course I'll put up with it.

Take these silver taels.

It's my way of repaying your kindness.

You're trying to drive me away again.

I mean well.

If you mean well, then go and take back Thunderclap Sect.

Then I won't have to eat soup noodles.

Don't waste food.

Who are you?

I'm Lei Jing Hong's woman.

Branch Master.

Second Madam now wields great authority.

She has removed all who opposed her.

In a matter of days, a couple of branch masters have gone missing.

We'll have to act cautiously.

We don't know where Young Master is.

If you agree to meet Young Master, he'll surely show himself.

Young lady, you should head back now.

Are you really going to hand over Thunderclap Sect to that woman?

Although Second Madam has a bad temperament

she assisted Old Master Lei for over 10 years.

She also has his last will.

Who can we support, apart from her?

But Lei Jing Hong is Old Master Lei's son!

Branch Master!

Young lady, please leave.

Your men aren't even as loyal as the courtesans of Blossoms House.

When I mentioned meeting you, they had all sorts of excuses.

It's my fault.

It's your fault?

Anye Jue served by my father's side for over 10 years.

She's known to be the second in command at Thunderclap Sect.

As for me...

I'm just a good-for-nothing to them.

They must think that I'm just here to fool around.

That's why they refused to see me.

Will you... still show up tomorrow?

Yes!

A young master without any authority tries to seize power

from the second-in-command?

I don't think it will work.

I'll go anyway!

Young Master has returned.

Why did Young Master just make it back now?

Exactly. Why has Young Master only made it back now?

This is such a terrible matter.

He only just got back. Seriously.

Father, I've come home!

[Lei Hen Tian's memorial tablet]

Second Madam, how have you been?

King of Snowy Robe died by your hand that day.

You left this behind in a panic after you were wounded.

Do you remember that?

What? King of Snowy Robe?

King of Snowy Robe?

What is this about?

You weren't there when Thunderclap Sect was raided.

You also weren't there when your father was killed.

Yet now, you're speaking rudely to me because of an outsider.

You accuse me of killing King of Snowy Robe with just a black veil.

Scoundrel!

He's framing her!

Exactly!

How is that possible?

I knew that you wouldn't admit it!

Why should I admit to a crime I never committed?

Why did you sneak an attack on Royal Jingyuan Manor?

She attacked Royal Jingyuan Manor?

Yu Zi Han framed me for it.

You believed that?

Why would he frame you for no reason?

It's because he's a disciple of Flame Villa.

You--

So he plotted it all to set us up.

Flame Villa and Top Blade City are now working hand in hand.

How they wish that Thunderclap Sect would just disappear tomorrow!

You even believed them?

Don't you know about the grudge between the three major families?

Exactly, Second Madam is right.

Liar!

You attacked Royal Jingyuan Manor and killed King of Snowy Robe!

You did it all for Dark River Palace!

Dark River Palace?

How is Second Madam related to Dark River Palace?

Branch masters! You mustn't be deceived by her!

Flame Villa has already verified that

she's Third Lady of Dark River Palace!

What? How is that possible?

How can Second Madam be the Third Lady?

How absurd.

I won't hold it against you today.

After you pay your respects to your father, get out of here!

Are you scared?

Lei Jing Hong, you're the Young Master of Thunderclap Sect.

You're not a servant in Flame Villa.

You'd rather trust those from Flame Villa... than your own.

You--

Young Master, it's best to talk about this tonight.

Exactly, Young Master.

We're on the same side, so stop arguing.

Don't be deceived by her!

Fine. Do you dare to take your veil off and show them your face?

Do you really want to see it?

Yes!

Look! This was caused by the Flame Fist.

When she went to kill Yin Xue

Lie Ru Ge left this mark on her when they got into a fight!

You can't deny it now!

I was wounded when your father was killed.

You--

I don't even know who did it.

You think you do?

If so, was it someone from Flame Villa that killed your father?

It was Flame Villa?

No! It isn't so!

You believe in Lie Ru Ge, but not me.

You're useless scum that can't even tell right from wrong!

You--

- It isn't like that-- - Young Master.

It's fine that you used to mess around.

But you should behave more maturely at a funeral hall.

Young Master, leave after you're done paying your respects.

Exactly, Young Master.

You should return to the rear cabin.

- Exactly, Young Master. - You--

Please head back now.

Stop fooling around.

Fine, I'll wait for you in the rear cabin.

Young Master...

Leave now.

Won't you take over Thunderclap Sect if I leave?

Even if you stay, I'll take over Thunderclap Sect.

You saw how they acted just now.

Do you think you can win everyone over?

Did you kill my father?

I don't know.

It was you!

You killed him, didn't you?

What can you do, even if I confess to killing him?

I'll kill you!

You--

You're asking to be killed!

If I have to die, I'll take you down with me!

You'd better kill me today.

If you don't, I'll definitely kill you!

I promised your father.

Since I promised to spare your life, I'll keep my word.

You--

Young Master, this is a period of uncertainty for Thunderclap Sect.

Stop fooling around.

None of you believe me.

No one believes me!

Young Master, it's time you grow up.

She just admitted to me that she killed my father!

She killed my father!

Instead of killing her, you're speaking up for her!

You think I've come home to vie for the position of Master.

A useless good-for-nothing like me isn't fit to be your Master

so you've come to help her kick me out.

Am I right?

Young Master, you need more experience.

You're not fit to call me Young Master!

This child...

Leave him be. Let's go.

You can't tell right from wrong, you're helping the wicked!

How did it go?

What's wrong?

She dared to hurt you in front of all those people?

I told you it wouldn't be easy.

Young Master!

Young Master!

I'm willing to have my branch follow you.

Good!

At least you've made some progress.

This isn't too bad.

At least we have three minor branches now.

Why don't we start a sect of our own?

How can I do that before avenging my father?

Yan Niang has already taken charge of Thunderclap Sect.

She's the new Madam.

What about Lei Jing Hong?

Only three minor branches chose to follow Lei Jing Hong.

Keep an eye out on news of the Thunderclap Sect and Lei Jing Hong.

Yes, I'll take my leave then.

Young Mistress, are you the only person who can prove

that Yan Niang is actually Anye Jue?

Apart from Yin Xue, I'm the only one.

Could we send a letter to Young Master Lei

so that the others in Thunderclap Sect will believe him?

It won't work.

Why?

Because Thunderclap Sect and Flame Villa are enemies.

Of course they won't believe us.

Let alone a letter.

Even if Young Mistress confronts their Second Madam face to face

who do you think they'll believe, their own Second Madam

or the Young Mistress of Flame Villa?

Moreover, I've been appointed as my father's successor.

All the more reason to not believe me.

Instead, they might think that I'm trying to sabotage their plans.

Young Master Lei is so... pitiful.

May I ask, is this the way to Misty Deity Lineage?

The Misty Deity Lineage?

I've never heard of it.

Thank you.

Grand Mentor.

There's a scholar at the bottom of the mountain.

He's looking for us.

He seems to be looking for our chief.

Grand Mentor, how long does Chief have to sleep?

100 years.

100 years?

The Frost Curse's poison seeped into his bones and blood.

It will take at least 100 years to repel it from his system.

- Chief! - Chief!

Grand Mentor, Chief is--

Quickly! Take him into the cave!

Why did you undo the Frost Curse for someone else?

Yin Xue!

Now, we can only use frigidity to counter frigidity

to see if we can save your life.

Young Mistress, you're heading out again? You're so busy lately.

Compared to what Zhan Feng used to do, I'm far from being busy.

Although my father didn't say

that he's handing the villa over to me right away

I have to visit the halls nearby first.

Would you like me to go with you?

It's all right. They're nearby.

All right then.

I'll get going then.

[Xue's Flat Bread Stall]

From now on you'll make flat bread in here

and I'll sell them out here.

I guarantee that our business will do great.

Wasn't there a tofu beauty?

You can call me...

Mister Flat Bread.

You carved this yesterday?

- Do you like it? - I do.

It's quite pretty.

You admit it?

Admit what?

That you're my wife.

Please be kind!

Come and eat.

Eat!

- Young Mistress. - Huang Cong.

Why are there so many refugees?

Whenever the Japanese invade, the refugees always come here.

However...

I don't know why there are so many more of them this year.

His Majesty has arrived!

Greetings, Father.

Do rise.

Talk to me about Japan.

Yes, Father.

The battles with Japan have calmed down quite a lot lately.

However, we've suffered great casualties.

Decades ago, Japan only occupied a few islands

and made a living by fishing.

However, as Bushido, the warrior aristocracy, has risen

the people on those islands have became greedier.

They started to invade and rob the villages by the coast.

In the beginning, there were just some random attacks

but now, their actions are organized, they've started to enslave our people.

Japan has taken widespread action in the past few years.

We've deployed our army several times to combat them.

But the battles go on and on without resolving the issue.

But we received news of a victory last month.

After that victory, we suffered defeat after defeat.

We suffered a great many casualties.

However, I received a letter

from the envoy of Japan right before I came here.

A letter?

They said that they're willing to make peace

and never wage war with us again.

That's good!

If we can make peace and rid ourselves of Japanese invasion

it would be a great blessing for our people on the coast.

Did Japan propose the peace negotiation?

Yes.

Japan is a small country with very few people.

I guess they don't dare to drag out the battles.

They're just asking for incentives while they have the upper hand.

Not only have they asked for incentives

but also that we demonstrate our sincerity

to set their minds at ease for the negotiation.

How are we to demonstrate our sincerity?

A marital alliance.

Marital alliance?

Marital alliance?

If it brings our people on the coast some peace

a marital alliance might be a very good idea.

It's just a pity for my daughter.

What is it?

What else is the matter?

The envoy of Japan said that

their Supreme Princess would like to be Princess Consort Jingyuan.

Zi Han's?

Yes, Father.

But--

Hasn't Zi Han already decided on his princess consort?

In my opinion, it's unlikely that Zi Han will agree to this.

I've sent a letter to Zi Han.

I'm afraid that all he cares about is his junior.

But not his people.

Zi Han isn't like that.

Who's in there?

It's Prince Jingxian's confidant, Minister Liu.

He said that there's an important issue to discuss.

It's been six hours.

I'm worried that His Highness will be worn out.

Why would Prince Jingxian's confidant come to visit Senior Yu?

It can't be good.

- Minister Liu. - Minister Liu.

Young Mistress Lie.

There's much to handle. I'll take my leave.

Feel free to leave, Sir.

Don't.

You were just pretending to sleep?

Close your eyes and get some rest.

I'll come wake you up for dinner.

All right.

How can I leave if you don't let go of my hand?

Don't leave.

How can you rest if I don't leave?

I want to listen to you talk.

Close your eyes and listen then.

Senior Yu, you've already returned to Flame Villa.

Why don't you just leave those matters to others?

Just leave everything to Prince Jingxian or Jingyang.

They'd like that too.

We could all have what we want.

Otherwise, I'm worried that if you hold too much authority

some might feel uneasy about it.

Senior Yu...

Do you want to vie for the throne?

No.

That's good.

I was always worried...

that you'd get involved in the fight for the title of Crown Prince.

Then, you won't be able to sleep well.

I... I have a matter to discuss with you.

Go ahead.

I saw a lot of refugees when I went out today.

The Japanese have been banished

but many people from the coast escaped further inland.

You're right.

Minister Liu came to talk to me about that.

Has the Imperial Court come up with a solution?

Japan wishes to negotiate for peace.

They wish to cease war forever.

That's good.

Their Supreme Princess wishes to form a marital alliance with us.

She wants to be my princess consort.

Why are you so quiet?

Have you agreed to it?

My father is waiting to hear from me.

Really?

But aren't you and Young Master Yu engaged?

That's not true.

Even so, Young Master Yu announced it before imperial officials.

He should clarify his relationship with you

before responding to the alliance.

Exactly!

I'm not worried about that.

I just find him so pitiful.

Even when it comes to marriage

he has to consider the safety of the nation and his people.

I think that Japan has always eyed us as their prey.

At the moment, they have the upper hand.

There's no way that they're sincere about establishing a marital alliance.

Get someone to deliver this report to the palace right away.

Sure.

Prince Jingyuan agreed?

He refused.

This is such a great opportunity.

He can win the people over and please His Majesty.

This isn't bad for him at all.

Why did he turn it down?

It's because of Lie Ru Ge, of course.

I already knew that the cripple would never agree to it.

Take a look.

Since he has turned it down

he'll have to head over to the coast to handle the issue of the Japanese.

Otherwise, it'll be hard to appease the people

as well as Father.

Your Highness is so wise.

This will force Prince Jingyuan into a stalemate.

Dark River Palace wants Yu Zi Han to leave Flame Villa.

I'll use this chance to make that cripple die on the battlefield.

He'll sacrifice his life for the country and be remembered in history!

How heroic!

You want to ask about my decision?

Would you be fine with it?

Letting me marry for an alliance?

I thought about it all night.

What about?

No matter how much I thought it over, it seems like a conspiracy.

Tell me your opinion.

If you turn down the marital alliance

you'll be blamed for the deaths of all the soldiers and people.

However, if you agree to the marital alliance

you'd be in an awkward position should Japan invade us again.

So no matter how you look at it, you're at a great disadvantage.

Is this Prince Jingxian's ploy?

What if it's nothing more than a marital alliance?

If it was just a marital alliance, with no conspiracy involved...

would you still object to it?

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