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[Who Am I (我是谁) by Jolin Tsai (蔡依林) & Jony J (肖佳)]

♫ Used to the depth of the darkness ♫

♫ No matter how wild, there is no fear ♫

♫ Waiting for a star to fall to see who its afterglow will illuminate (I tell myself to keep pushing on by feeling, it’s history in the making) ♫

♫ Of the same kind as the banished ♫

♫ Hiding the loneliness in defense (Climbing mountains and cliffs) ♫

♫ But gentleness is always invincible (I’m earth-shatteringly alone, with no purpose and no worry, just so I can push on harder) ♫

♫ Refusing to compromise with fate because my heart has a home ♫

♫ It's yours; I don't belong to anyone else ♫

♫ (But let me know who I am and give me a destination) ♫

♫ Who am I if I didn’t meet you? ♫

♫ (You took away what I care about and all my attention) ♫

♫ Who am I without you? ♫

♫ (But let me know who I am and give me a destination) ♫

♫ When a puppet hanging on a string has experienced warmth ♫

♫ The pupil is no longer black, white, or grey (You took away what I care about and all my attention) ♫

♫ The pupil is no longer black, white, or grey (But let me know who I am and give me a destination) ♫

♫ You know who I am ♫

[The Wolf]

[Episode 30]

We have never blamed you.

As long as you're fine, we're all fine.

Stop blaming yourself.

The Ma Army will always stay loyal to you.

May the heavens bear witness to our loyalty!

If we do not take revenge for the Ma Family, we swear not to live!

You...

You're making me feel so embarrassed.

Young Mistress.

But, Young Mistress, I say, you trying to hack the old horse earlier

- is going overboard. But you're worse. - Exactly.

To think you dumped our Young Mistress right into the water.

- I... - You're really too much.

Zhaixing, I didn't want to do that.

But it's for your own good.

I had to endure the pain.

Such earnest thoughts put into it...

Wait, what are you trying to do?

Hear my order!

I order you two to throw Ji Chong into the water!

- Yes, Young Mistress! - Ma Zhaixing!

Ye Han, go!

What are you doing?

Into the water!

Ma Zhaixing!

Ma Zhaixing, you...

During the morning court meeting today, I was told that

the new king of Qitan will be coronated soon.

Their envoy also sent us an invitation.

This should be a joyous occasion.

However, I feel uneasy about this.

I heard that the new king

was held as a hostage prince in the past dynasty for many years.

Is this true?

Royal Father, it is indeed so.

However, we do not need to worry.

After all, Jin is not an ally of Qitan.

They didn't invite Jin as well.

Rightly spoken.

Perhaps because too many things have happened recently,

I have been feeling uneasy.

Prince of Bo, I command you

to depart for Qitan tomorrow.

Other than joining the coronation ceremony,

you must help me ascertain the new king's plans.

Night Fiends and Youzhen shall accompany you.

I will abide by your command, Father Emperor.

Your Majesty, Young Feudal Mistress Ma requests an audience.

Greetings, Your Majesty.

Ever since I stepped into Taiyuan, I have made one blunder after another—

Do you know what happened to the guards of Tangxing Garden

who failed in their duties?

I mete out a harsh punishment of 20 floggings.

I am to be blamed for everything!

I beg you to punish me alone.

Please don't punish the innocent.

You're the same as that brat.

You care about affection and loyalty.

You treat the people around you better than you treat yourself.

You would rather be punished than to see them suffer.

A general like you may win hearts easily,

but you won't win any wars with your troops

because you will have too many concerns.

After so many years of battling in war,

the only general who I truly admire is our enemy, Prince of Bo.

That's because he is firm.

On the battlefield, death and fear are everywhere.

Only a disinterested spirit can judge the situation calmly

and command what needs to be done.

Once you care too deeply for something,

that would be the beginning of your defeat.

Prince of Bo

is the most cold-hearted person I've ever seen.

Once you make a mistake on the battlefield,

the price you pay amounts to thousands of lives.

This is why I do not tolerate mistakes.

However, I will give you a special chance

to redeem yourself.

Thank you, Your Majesty.

I shall redeem myself from my mistakes.

Please stand up.

Now, there is a chance for you to redeem yourself.

And, only you are up for the task.

I understand that you know Princess Bao Na of Qitan,

and you two are close.

I hope you can sabotage their treaty with Yang

regarding lending their troops.

If you agree to this,

you can redeem yourself

and ruin their military plans.

Then, it won't be long before you can finally

wage war.

I shall do my best.

I will not disappoint you.

Hold your horses.

There is a huge challenge ahead.

You are likely to meet Prince of Bo there.

They are important guests in the coronation.

You must focus on the big picture.

Despite the presence of your enemy, Prince of Bo,

you must not attack recklessly.

Otherwise, it will ruin my chances of allying with Qitan.

I shall take note.

I will inform you of our plans.

However, if you decide to not proceed,

I shall not force you.

There may be perils ahead but I must take the risk.

I am willing to bet it all.

I've heard enough of big talk.

You need to use action to prove your determination.

Your Highness, you've been pacing around the room.

It's even enough to make a few rounds around Taiyuan.

Zhaixing has been gone for hours.

That old guy must be making her life difficult.

That old guy may look calm and composed,

but he's a heartless wretch.

No. I need to find her.

Your Highness!

I'm fine. Stop making a ruckus over me.

I can hear you from outside, cursing your father.

Is there even a son like you?

Young Feudal Mistress, thank goodness you're back.

If you still don't return,

the prince is going to burn the entire palace.

Are these birthday noodles?

Happy? Surprised?

Why didn't you tell me today is your mother's birthday too?

But luckily, Ma Jing told me.

That's why I got Chief Eunuch to prepare another serving.

Thank you, Ji Chong.

My mother must be happy to see this from above.

Zhaixing. Did that old guy make your life difficult?

The king gave me a chance to redeem myself.

I will set off for Qitan tomorrow

to attend the new king's coronation

and sabotage their military treaty.

That's great!

Since you're close with their princess who's a righteous lady herself,

if she knows what Prince of Bo did to you, she will help you.

You can't.

Ma Zhaixing.

That old guy is setting a huge challenge for you.

Since both Yang and Qitan have signed a treaty,

why would they break their alliance over a few righteous words of Princess Bao Na?

Both of you are so naïve.

Bao Na is just a starter.

She's not part of the king's plan to turn the situation around.

Then what is he planning?

I'm not telling you for now.

You'll know by then.

Looks like that old guy has really changed.

Not only did he give you a chance to redeem yourself,

he even divulged his plans to you.

Fine, I won't ask further about the plan.

I'll let you go too.

But are you really ready?

You will meet Prince of Bo there.

But I think you're not fully prepared to meet him now.

Are you trying to fight a hopeless battle and get yourself killed?

Young Mistress.

I think the prince has a point.

You're not ready to meet Prince of Bo yet.

How long would it take before I'm fully prepared?

Even before I was ready for anything,

fate made Wolf Boy leave me,

and I learned about Chu Kui's conspiracy.

How will things be different even if I'm prepared?

I can only face it.

If I do as you say,

then I can only stay at Prince of Bo's mansion

and live amidst Prince of Bo's lies.

For my father's sake, for the Ma Army,

and for the kingdom of Jin,

I must go.

Fine. I will go with you, then.

We've already included you.

You must go with us.

Master.

We can depart for Qitan's Muye Mountain first thing in the morning.

This time, Hai Die and you will accompany me.

Leave Wen Yan behind.

Yes, Your Highness.

Just a few more hours more,

and we'll reach Muye Mountain.

I'm not hungry.

How can you fight on a hungry stomach?

Even if that's not mentioned in military books,

don't you know about that?

Young Feudal Mistress.

Your Mistress, look!

There's so many fish there!

They're skipping out of the water.

This is my first time seeing this.

Could this be an ill omen?

- Are we going— - Don't be superstitious.

Get ready.

Yes, I was spouting nonsense.

All nonsense.

I've got a foul mouth.

What's taking them so long?

Sister Zhaixing!

Sister Zhaixing!

Princess.

I read in your letter that you want us to meet here.

That sounds so mysterious.

Are you trying to surprise Brother Bo?

But why are you traveling with this guy?

If Brother Bo knows about this, he'd get so jealous!

Princess. I have a favor to ask of you.

I hope you can agree.

Sister Zhaixing, don't do this!

Why the formalities?

Just tell me.

Seeing you like this gives me a bad feeling.

What happened between you and Brother Bo?

I...

I'll tell her.

To think Prince of Bo has been deceiving you all along.

You loved her wholeheartedly,

but he deceived and used you.

Sister Zhaixing, you must be in pain.

When it comes to suffering,

I'm no stranger to it.

When my mother died,

when Wolf Boy had to leave,

when my dad was killed,

and this.

Princess. Don't cry.

Sister Zhaixing.

You have so many memories with him.

You love him so deeply.

How could he do this to you?

When I think about how I loved Prince of Bo in the past,

I feel so embarrassed now.

I didn't know he's a shameless two-faced man!

To me, Prince of Bo is nothing but a nemesis.

Sister Zhaixing. You saved my life once.

That makes you my sister,

and me, your kin.

Bao Na. Thank you.

Since we're sisters, why do you need to thank me?

Princess. Since Zhaixing has a good sister like you,

revenge is not impossible anymore.

Actually, we are here today to ask you for your help.

We'd like to meet your royal brother.

My brother?

Princess Bao Na.

We are here today to stop your king from lending his troops.

My brother indeed dotes on me.

But I was the one who pestered my royal father to sign the treaty.

In the end, my royal father and the eight chieftains agreed to sign.

If we're breaking the contract now...

it would be really tough.

But if it's just letting you meet my brother,

I can still manage that.

Servants!

This guy's letter...

I think I shouldn't address a prince as "this guy".

But I can't help it!

He asked me to prepare clothes for a female servant and soldiers in his letter.

I was puzzled at the start.

But I understand now!

Jin isn't allied with Qitan yet.

If we were to enter Qitan, we need to conceal our identities just to be safe.

-

That's very considerate.

Very well.

My servants will bring you to a secluded place to change your clothes.

After that, I'll bring you to meet my brother.

Let's go.

Third Brother!

Right after this forest is Muye Mountain.

The grand coronation will be held right there.

Prince of Bo, Fourth Prince.

Our horses are tired.

Why don't we rest for a while and continue at night?

No, no!

They worship the sun.

If we reach there after the sun sets,

they will tease us for sure.

I see.

I was against it when you were sent as a hostage.

But it seems that Father Emperor has made the right choice.

That's right.

But I must thank the old king of Qitan.

His son was also a hostage prince in the previous dynasty.

That's why he understood me.

Bao Na used to bully me all the time.

Luckily, the old king was there,

and he was impartial and just.

Third Brother. Regardless of what happens in this trip,

just count on me.

Even if Bao Na messes around, I'll make her grovel at my feet.

So, you just need to relax and play the part of the new king's distinguished guest.

- Mo Xiao. - Yes, Your Highness.

Pass my order.

We'll take a short break here.

Two hours later, we will set off and meet the new king.

Yes, Your Highness.

His bow, please.

Third Brother. Now, you can bring your warrior wolves

to run about in the forest and hunt.

Anyway, just take this as a pleasure trip.

Since you've planned everything, I shall do as you say.

You people really look the part!

Let's go!

Move!

These threads do fit nicely.

Look at me.

You look like a Qitan soldier now.

- What is that? - Princess!

-

Stand guard!

- Protect Young Feudal Mistress! - Yes, sir!

- Protect the princess! - Protect Young Mistress!

Got it!

The prince got him!

It's fine now. It's a wolf.

Ji Chong, you're so good at shooting.

This isn't a normal wolf. It's Prince of Bo's warrior wolf!

This means Prince of Bo is either nearby

or has reached Muye Mountain.

Ji Chong, shoot it again!

Make Prince of Bo grieve for the loss of his warrior wolf!

You do it.

Sister Zhaixing, can you?

Don't worry.

I will kill this wolf with my own hands.

Princess, let's leave the forest.

She can handle this.

Come on, let's leave the forest.

You made Sister Zhaixing kill Prince of Bo's warrior wolf.

Isn't that too cruel?

This is just for starters.

If she can't even handle this,

if she can't even bear to hurt Prince of Bo by killing his wolf,

how will she face him in the future?

How will she fight this hard battle?

Come on, let's go back.

To think someone saved you.

I only know one person in this world

who would save a wolf.

Over here. We're going back.

It was a servant from Qitan who saved my warrior wolf?

Who is she?

The coronation will be held three days later.

Before this, the eight chieftains and other guests

will come to present their gifts.

My royal brother has been busy dealing with the guests.

He must be swamped.

But I will find a way to let you meet him.

Bao Na. Thank you.

Sister Zhaixing, I beg you.

Don't make me hear you thank me again.

I can't do much for you.

It's still up to you if you can change my brother's mind.

No matter what challenges are up ahead,

I will overcome them.

Right now, Ji Chong is the one who needs to overcome challenges.

Since I can't bring so many soldiers around, I had to send him

to clean horse manure in the barn to conceal his identity.

When he heard that, he looked as if he could kill someone.

Sister Zhaixing. Wait here.

I'll just go in to inform my royal brother.

I'll bring you in later.

Very well.

Why are you still dilly-dallying?

There are so many guests waiting to be entertained.

Don't slack off.

Move.

I have a cold.

If I spread it to the important guests, it would be terrible.

I know what to do.

Why is this lady wearing a veil?

She has a cold.

She doesn't want to spread her cold around,

so she covered her face with a veil.

Very well, then.

Hurry up and serve Prince of Bo wine.

Now. Go.

Stop trembling!

Your Highness Prince of Bo!

Your Highness, pardon us.

She's new here. She's not familiar with the rules here.

Go out!

Yes, Your Highness.

She stays.

Yes, Your Highness.

Sister Zhaixing!

Sister Zhaixing!

Greetings, Princess Bao Na.

Have you seen a servant girl outside the golden tent

who looks like a newbie, around this height, and rather pretty herself?

I did.

Where is she?

She is now serving Prince of Bo in his tent.

I held you here not to punish you.

Do not fear.

I just need to confirm something.

Sister Zhaixing!

Sister Zhaixing!

Sister Zhaixing!

Sister Zhaixing? Sister Zhaixing?

That's strange.

I heard from the servants that Prince of Bo's tent is here.

I thought Sister Zhaixing would accompany you.

Sorry to disappoint you.

Zhaixing did not go with me this time.

Prince of Bo, you and Sister Zhaixing are inseparable lovers.

Won't you miss her from such a long parting?

I was concerned that the trip may exhaust Zhaixing,

so I made her stay at home.

She especially told me to relay her apologies to you.

I wonder if you're so caring because you dote on Sister Zhaixing,

or is it just so you can seek other ladies?

True.

You know me well.

It does feel great when Zhaixing isn't around.

Then, shall I send a few slave women to serve you tonight?

As you like.

That sounds marvelous.

You...

All men are just the same.

And I thought you were different from ordinary men.

I thought you love Sister Zhaixing with your whole heart.

To think you're just another philanderer yourself.

I pity Sister Zhaixing now.

You may not know this, Princess.

Men are different from women.

They get bored easily in a relationship.

When they love someone, their love is true.

And when they don't, it's true as well.

Brother Bo, if you ever betray Sister Zhaixing,

I will not sit aside and watch.

I hope you mark my words.

I will.

I need more servants now.

I'm taking her with me.

As you wish.

Did he recognize you?

I think not.

If he did, he would've exposed me right away.

He wouldn't have lied to you in front of me.

That was a close shave.

If I hadn't reached there in time, Prince of Bo would've exposed you.

Just my luck.

Sister Zhaixing. My brother said he will meet you.

You should change your attire.

I've prepared a tent for you.

You can meet him later.

Very well.

You mean you've met Bao Na?

So, she knows what happened between you and Ma Zhaixing?

Whether she knows or not, it's not important.

Only the king's attitude matters.

Fourth Prince, the king is waiting for you and Prince of Bo.

This way, please.

Youzhen!

It's fine.

Ever since I woke up today, I've been welcoming guests and envoys.

Now, I finally have some free time to listen to Han music.

Your Majesty, are we disturbing your break?

Youzhen, what are you talking about?

We're family.

Come, sit.

Youzhen. I am glad to see you after such a long parting.

But have you honored the promise you made to me when you left?

Your Majesty, we've just met, and you're already asking me about my studies.

You know I've never liked books.

Even touching them gives me a headache and sends me to sleep.

You did promise me.

A man always honors his promise.

I shall test you now.

- I... Well... - Listen up.

If the ground is a pipa, and the roads are its strings,

who dares to pluck?

If the sky is a chessboard, and the stars are its pieces,

the kings shall duel.

Good! Perfect!

Your reply is enthusiastic and high-spirited.

You are indeed as famous and talented as they say.

Thank you for your compliment.

Your eminence spreads throughout the world as well.

- Sit! - Sit!

Your Majesty.

My third brother knows that you love poetry and paintings,

so he searched for them everywhere.

He even had to beg their owners just so he can present them as your gifts.

Men, bring the gifts in!

Enjoy your gifts, Your Majesty.

This is a music score for the poem, Youlan.

We learned that you have been searching for it for years,

so here it is.

Thank you, Prince of Bo.

A reminder, Your Majesty.

Certain things should be let go once they are old.

You should not hold onto them.

Those drums from the previous dynasty hold no meaning to us anymore.

It's just that I haven't disposed of them yet.

Compared to the drums,

I appreciate your gifts more, Prince of Bo.

Zhaixing! Calm down.

Prince of Bo is now in my royal brother's tent.

If you go in now, you'd be walking into a trap.

I understand your concerns.

But now, I've come up with a plan to deal with Prince of Bo.

Please trust me.

Bao Na. Please go in and inform your royal brother.

Otherwise, we would miss this opportunity.

But...

Zhaixing. Are you really equipped with a plan?

This isn't out of impulse, right?

I promised you that I won't rashly engage in direct conflict with Prince of Bo.

But this is different.

If Prince of Bo leaves, we would miss the best opportunity.

Bao Na, I beg you.

Very well, I shall inform him.

Zhaixing. Is your plan related to the strange phenomenon we saw on the way here?

Good guess, Ji Chong.

It's just as you said.

Preposterous!

Can't you see that I have important guests now?

How can I meet your friend now?

I'll do it later.

Royal Brother, we can't wait anymore. It's now or never.

Who do you think your friend is?

Why must I meet her now?

This is very disrespectful towards Prince of Bo and Youzhen.

It's not.

Prince of Bo knows her too.

She's an old acquaintance of Prince of Bo.

I'm curious as to which acquaintance you mean.

Prince of Bo, look forward to it.

Who knows whether you'd feel happy or worried to see her?

Very well.

Since Prince of Bo doesn't mind, Bao Na, bring your friend here.

Yes, Royal Brother!

Here.

Cheers.

Brother, my friend is here!

This is my best friend in Jin Kingdom, whom I mentioned to you.

Prince of Chuan, Li Juyao.

Bao Na, you...

When did you go to Jin?

How did you meet him?

I didn't.

In fact, I met him all because of Prince of Bo himself.

Isn't that right, Prince of Bo?

You're confusing me.

Why would a prince of Jin appear in Yang?

How is this related to Prince of Bo?

Isn't it interesting?

The world never fails to surprise us.

Greetings, Your Majesty.

While the kingdom of Jin is not an ally of Qitan,

but the princess and I are close friends,

so I am here to congratulate you.

The gift I meticulously prepared for you is still on the way here.

I will present it tomorrow during the ceremony.

Since you are Bao Na's friend, you have my hospitality.

Forget about the gifts.

You are not our ally after all.

Your Majesty, why don't you decide to accept the gift or not after you see it?

Bao Na. Who is this?

She...

She is the daughter of General Ma Ying,

Ma Zhaixing.

Greetings, Your Majesty.

The prince and I are here to especially congratulate you on your coronation. We wish you longlasting blessings.

We risked our lives to come here to advise you for the sake of the world's citizens.

I hope you can pardon my rudeness.

You are Ma Ying's daughter?

Why are you with the prince of Jin instead?

Your Majesty. The Ma Family Army has allied with Jin now.

They must have come with ill intentions.

I hope you can expel them from your kingdom at once!

Wait!

The Ma Army has defected?

Prince of Bo. Why didn't you mention this at all?

These selfish men cast my father's lifelong service aside.

Not only did their emperor ordered Prince of Bo to kill my father,

he even tricked me to marry this nemesis of mine

so he can control my father's troops.

The Chu's would eventually dispose of their interdependent allies

once their purpose has been served.

Prince of Bo, is she speaking the truth?

Everything she said is true.

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[Flowing Backward (倒流) by Jolin Tsai (蔡依林)]

♫ Separation is not unbearable ♫

♫ What is unbearable is when two hearts are not truly separated ♫

♫ I had to move forward, but I did not say ♫

♫ That the only one who can change me is still you ♫

♫ I so want to run to your embrace ♫

♫ Thank you for indulging me to be superstitious ♫

♫ Flowing backward to when we started to love, when there is still no hurt ♫

♫ Forever being together ♫

♫ Going backward to that second in time ♫

♫ Firmly holding your hand and keep walking like that ♫

♫ I am willing to wait, wait until you understand ♫

♫ Eternity actually is hiding within the love that we believed in ♫

♫ I so want to run to your embrace ♫

♫ Thank you for indulging me to be superstitious ♫

♫ Returning to when we started to love, when there is still no hurt ♫

♫ Forever being together ♫

[The Wolf]