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[The Flame's Daughter]

[Episode 18]

Young Mistress, are you going to the morning meeting?

How did you know?

Everyone in the villa knows about it.

I'm so nervous about it.

Young Mistress, you must stay strong.

Either way, Young Master Yu has your back.

I'm not attending it.

Why not?

I'll hide in Bamboo Quarters for a while.

Come find me when the meeting is over.

All right.

Why are you being so nice as to have a drink with me?

I'm trying to avoid the morning meeting.

You're scared?

What's there to be scared of?

Taking over as Madam of Flame Villa.

Look at you.

You're taking Flame Villa over when you have no clue about its general affairs.

If I were you, I'd be scared too.

The popular and favored Zhan Feng.

The just and righteous Ji Jing Lei.

Then there's Head Housekeeper Yi.

Any of them would be more suitable than you are.

Exactly.

Will you take the position?

I have to talk to my father.

All right.

Why do you trust your father so much?

What would you do if he's collaborating with Anye Jue?

I've been my father's son for over 20 years.

Of course I trust him.

Although he's a bit hot-tempered, he's a magnanimous man.

He might not be a hero, but he's still a powerful leader.

There's no way he'd succumb to Dark River Palace.

It's just a pity...

that my father's lifelong reputation has been ruined by Dark River Palace.

I really feel bad for him.

Since no one dares to speak first, I'll play the villain.

Master, please withdraw your decision.

Hall Master Ling, you're referring to...

The decision to make Ru Ge your successor.

Master, please withdraw that decision.

Why?

Ru Ge has never participated in any of the villa's affairs.

First, she holds no prestige over others. Second, she has made no contributions.

Even in Flame Villa, she might not win everyone over.

Let alone make a name for herself in the Pugilist World.

You can help her, teach her, and guide her along.

Mentor, you have to be impartial!

Ling, don't get worked up in a moment's anxiety.

There's still time to discuss it.

See? Isn't Master Lie talking to us about the matter now?

How can I not be anxious?

If the decision is made known to others

not only will Flame Villa be in a mess, but so will the Pugilist Alliance.

A little girl taking over Flame Villa? How ridiculous!

Hall Master Ling, if you have anything to say, sit down and say it slowly.

You can all express your opinions.

Ru Ge is indeed inexperienced.

It will be hard for her to manage Flame Villa right away.

Master Lie, Azure Dragon Hall only obeys Flame Villa's master.

We'll respect whatever decision you make.

What about you?

I have no objection.

Mentor, I have a few words to say from the bottom of my heart.

Go ahead.

Mentor, you've always trained Senior Feng to be your successor.

In the past three years, he has managed all affairs in the villa

and established his prestige.

I think that Senior Feng is the best candidate for taking over Flame Villa.

I bear no prejudice against Ru Ge.

I'm just considering the best interests of Flame Villa.

Moreover, Senior Feng has formed a marriage alliance with Top Blade City.

If someone aside from him inherits the villa

it would seem untoward to the Pugilist World, Top Blade City

as well as Senior Feng and Flame Villa.

Zi Han, what about you?

Not long ago, I asked my father for an imperial decree.

I asked to marry Ru Ge.

I'll be her greatest supporter.

As the future Princess Consort Jingyuan

I think she's more than qualified to be Flame Villa's Madam.

If you're going to marry her, why would she stay in the Pugilist World?

If she wishes it, I could live with her in Flame Villa.

She can do as she pleases.

I've heard all of your thoughts.

As for the successor of Flame Villa...

I've made up my mind.

It need not be discussed further!

Young Mistress, the meeting has ended.

Where is my father?

Master has returned to the training chamber.

Die Yi.

What is it?

It's... nothing.

That night, why did you hurt Ying Yi?

Godfather, she brought shame upon Flame Villa.

Have you ever blamed me for not considering leaving the villa to you?

Be it strategies or martial arts skills, you're not inferior to the others.

I don't blame you.

I understand that you have your ambitions.

But the villa must be left to Ge'er.

Yes.

Father.

- Ge'er, you're here. - Young Mistress.

Come, sit next to me.

Yes.

- You're dismissed. - Yes.

Why didn't you attend the morning meeting?

I was worried that there'd be an argument so I didn't attend it.

Who said that my daughter couldn't succeed Flame Villa?

You should listen to everyone's opinions.

My daughter is obviously the most outstanding in the world.

Father, you can't ignore everyone's opinions just because I'm your daughter.

You're my only child.

I want to leave the best of everything to you.

Including Flame Villa?

The owner of Flame Villa has to be you.

Why?

My brothers and I fought hard to establish Flame Villa.

We went through many obstacles and much suffering because of it.

We also endured... unspeakable humiliation.

So much blood was spilled for it.

Every move that Flame Villa takes will affect the Pugilist Alliance.

I can only set my mind at ease if I leave it in your hands.

Why can't it be Zhan Feng?

Zhan Feng is your godbrother, Zhan Fei Tian's son.

It's only reasonable to hand Flame Villa over to Zhan Feng.

Besides, Zhan Feng is also your first disciple.

Be it in terms of his capability or martial arts skills

he can win over everyone in the villa.

Although I'm your daughter

I've never participated in any of Flame Villa's affairs.

If you have me take over Flame Villa, I'm afraid...

that no one will be convinced of my qualifications.

I'm worried that you'll be deemed biased.

Zhan Fei Tian...

Father?

Zhan Fei Tian... he was my best friend.

But Zhan Feng...

Zhan Feng is too cold by nature.

Although you're still inexperienced

you're courageous, resolute, and strong.

Since you returned to the villa

I've noticed that you've been more calm.

I believe that Zhan Feng won't outshine you.

Don't worry.

I won't make you take over Flame Villa right away.

You can slowly learn to handle issues in the Pugilist World.

Make the other pugilist sects warm up to you.

I'll help you.

You need not worry.

That's more like it.

That's my good daughter.

Father.

When did you learn to act so hesitantly?

I heard some rumors in the Pugilist World

while I was traveling for six months.

It's related to Uncle Zhan's death.

Many of them are dreadful.

They defiled the brotherhood between you and Uncle Zhan.

You must tell me.

Do you believe those rumors?

Be honest with me.

Father, I once had my doubts.

But from now on, I'll never doubt you again.

My good daughter.

My lovely daughter...

Father, I was wrong.

Thank you for believing in me.

Thank you.

Father...

- But Senior Feng thinks-- - I know.

You do?

Since you heard this rumor in the Pugilist World

your Senior Feng must have heard of it way before you did

since he's been out and about for years.

I know he must've heard some rumors

which made him misunderstand me.

Father, if you knew, why didn't you explain it to him?

I think that he'll understand one day.

Father, I'm worried that Senior Feng might hurt you.

You shouldn't say that about him!

Ge'er...

We should trust him, all right?

I won't say that again.

So... you opposed Young Mistress in front of everyone

and voiced your support for Young Master Feng.

Xun Yi, hear me out.

Sure, go ahead.

I know that you're utterly faithful to Ru Ge.

But you don't just belong to Plum Quarters.

You're also the head of maids in the villa.

Our disciples are stationed all across the Pugilist World.

Although they respect us, they also envy and dislike us.

Think about it.

There are so many pugilist sects.

Who doesn't wish to be Head of the Pugilist Alliance?

- You're right. - So...

that's why we have to be careful every step of the way.

Although Senior Feng has made some mistakes

in terms of being the successor, he's still more suitable than Ru Ge.

First, he abandoned Young Mistress for Ying Yi.

Then he left Ying Yi in distress for Dao Lie Xiang.

Is that what you hope to have as your future master?

No one is perfect.

He makes mistakes sometimes.

But you have to believe that although I support Senior Feng

I'll surely protect Ru Ge too.

I'll be the man I've always been.

Look into my eyes.

I'm not Zhan Feng.

I'm Ji Jing Lei.

I'm just worried about Young Mistress.

I'm afraid that if Young Master Feng takes over Flame Villa...

- he might hurt her. - I understand.

Do you?

You only know it deep down.

But then you always side with Young Master Feng!

Sometimes, I suspect that you care more for him than you do for me.

Xun Yi, this is... this is different!

Since I was a child--

Since you were young, Young Master Feng took care of you.

When you lost your senses, training in the cave at the age of 10

he looked after you tirelessly.

He used his inner force to protect your heart until Master Lie found you.

You survived, but he was ill for three months.

Did I memorize everything correctly?

Yes.

- When you were 12-- - All right!

Stop reciting that.

Why don't you wish to be the next master?

Me?

It never crossed my mind.

Don't you want to command the Pugilist Alliance?

No, I don't.

As Young Master Ji of Flame Villa

your sword, Soul Breaker, is already known to all of the Pugilist World.

As Master Lie's disciple

you're no lesser than Young Master Feng or Yu.

I'm content as long as you think that I'm not inferior to them.

Here, I got some new tea.

- Would you like to try some? - Sure.

My dear Miss Xun Yi is always working away in Plum Quarters.

But here, Young Master Ji is happy to attend to you.

Don't you think that marrying Young Master Ji would be the best?

That's the funniest thing I've heard today.

- Should I take it back? - All right.

Everyone in Flame Villa is gossiping about the fire in Maple Quarters.

That maid behaved outrageously.

She embarrassed us all.

Senior Feng made a mistake.

Hall Masters, please stop reproaching him.

There are no outsiders around.

I'll be honest with you.

We all support Young Master Feng as the next Master of Flame Villa.

It's because he's capable of taking such a position.

He also has enough prestige to manage Flame Villa.

However, Young Master Feng

it's best to not meddle with women outside the villa.

Exactly.

Since you've married Third Young Mistress Dao

you should just get along with her.

As for Master Lie, I think he's muddleheaded

from his anger over the incident on your wedding night.

In a year or so

he'll eventually realize that he made the wrong decision.

We'll put in a good word for you then.

In the end, you'll succeed Flame Villa.

Hall Masters, I thank you for your trust.

We both watched you grow up.

You just slipped up in relationships.

Exactly.

Gentlemen.

Master.

- Mentor. - Master.

Ru Ge, this seems to be the first time you've joined us for a meeting?

Please advice me from now on.

There's no rush. Take your time.

Father, I just thought of something.

Last February...

all my seniors had a friendly match.

But we missed out on it this year because of Senior Feng's wedding.

It's such a pity.

If you hadn't reminded me, I would've forgotten all about it.

All right!

In the future, you'll have to remind me of such matters more often.

Yes.

How about we hold the match tomorrow?

How does that sound, Father?

Sure! I'm itching to have a fight.

I'll pick up a thing or two from my seniors.

I heard that Senior Yu was gravely ill some time ago.

I wonder if you can participate?

I can handle a friendly match.

Good! We'll host the match tomorrow.

Father, I'm not done yet.

What else would you like to say?

This year, I'd like to compete with my seniors.

You're participating this year?

Good!

But you mustn't be a sore loser if you lose.

If you lose, you lose.

You have to admit defeat.

Father, we haven't even had the match yet.

How could you make me admit defeat already?

Young Mistress Ge'er is right!

Young Mistress, you've improved so much these days.

Did you get some advice from a skilled pugilist?

It must've been Young Master Xue.

Young Mistress, why did you suddenly decide

to compete with the three young masters?

Since my father is handing Flame Villa over to me

I should convince others of my capability.

As expected, Young Mistress means to make Master proud.

Since I managed to defeat Anye Jue...

I must seize the opportunity to challenge Zhan Feng too.

Here.

Great! Well done!

- Well done. - Ge'er!

You've really impressed me with your skills.

It's a friendly match, so the outcome need not be determined.

I'm very comforted to see how much you've both improved.

All right, let's go have dinner now.

Father!

I'd like to challenge Senior Feng.

Sure. Go on.

Ru Ge, you go first.

Sure!

Draw your blade, Senior Feng.

Ru Ge!

Don't push yourself too hard.

Zi Han is right.

Both of you, come back here.

Senior Feng, thank you for going easy on me.

Young Mistress, you really did Master proud today.

Stop praising her.

Young Mistress, you should get changed.

- Everyone's waiting for you. - Yes.

You won the match, so you should dress like Madam of the villa.

All right, don't just stand around.

Let's have dinner.

- Ge'er, have a seat. - Father.

Ge'er, how long has it been since you've had a decent dinner with me?

Your heart has run free.

All you think of is wandering off.

You'll have to spend more time with me.

It's such a great joy eat with you.

All right?

Yes, Father.

You all fought hard in the friendly match.

Here, let's all have a drink.

Dig in.

Ge'er, your martial arts skills have really improved a lot.

I'm very happy for you.

Good!

My daughter has really grown up.

Tomorrow, I'll take you to Azure Dragon Hall.

Father...

Zhan Feng, Zi Han... Jing Lei.

I hope that you'll work together to help Ru Ge the best you can.

Yes, Mentor.

I...

Yes, Mentor.

Yes, Mentor.

Good!

Young Master, you've seemed troubled since the moment you came home.

You wouldn't understand.

My mentor is taking Ru Ge to Azure Dragon Hall.

So soon?

It's true that we could see her great improvement in today's match.

Everyone in the villa is impressed by her.

My mentor is using this opportunity to hand over the general affairs to her.

It seems like you don't want Young Mistress to succeed the villa.

I'm just being reasonable!

Senior Feng is more suitable than her!

[Azure Dragon Hall]

Azure Dragon Hall was established by me.

We have agencies across the world.

Apart from me and Hall Master of Azure Dragon Hall

no one has the right to deploy any disciples from here.

Hall Master of Azure Dragon Hall, Zhongli Wulei, and fellow disciples

hereby greet Master Lie and Young Mistress.

Greetings, Master!

Greetings, Young Mistress!

This way, please.

We've raised and kept thousands of messenger doves here.

We handle all the letters sent from various parts of the world.

All read messages are burned.

Only the urgent ones are reported to Master.

Ge'er, when you get to Luoyang City

I'll have Hall Master Zhongli send over the letters I have to read every day

in batches to Zi Han's royal manor.

Just take a step at a time.

Then, you can take over Azure Dragon Hall in the future.

Yes.

Father, can I assign tasks to Azure Dragon Hall from now on?

You can do as you wish.

I won't hold you back.

All right, you can all get back to your chores!

Yes!

Hall Master Zhongli.

Hall Master Zhongli, why didn't my father get the letter I sent from Luoyang?

I handed that confidential letter to Head Housekeeper Yi.

Yi Lang?

Could he have kept it from my father?

I only make sure that confidential letters

are handed over to Head Housekeeper Yi.

As for the rest, I don't know.

However...

Both Head Housekeeper Yi and I were adopted by Master.

We're both loyal to him.

He couldn't have done it on purpose.

Hall Master Zhongli, since Azure Dragon Hall was founded

has it only abided the Master's command?

Exactly.

Then, there are two matters. Listen carefully.

Yes, Young Mistress.

From now on, all information from Azure Dragon Hall

can only be handed over to me or my father.

It must not go through anyone else.

Including Head Housekeeper Yi and Young Master Feng?

Exactly.

I understand.

Secondly, I need you to investigate Dark River Palace.

I need to know every detail.

Yes.

Thank you, Hall Master.

Don't mention it.

Father.

Master, urgent news from Jiangnan.

Master, Thunderclap Sect's master is dead.

Where? When?

What was the cause of death?

February 2nd, on the inland river of Zhongkang.

His ship sank and he drowned.

Thunderclap Sect is now searching for their young master

and hunting down the culprit.

Lei Hen Tian offended quite a lot of people in his early days.

He had many enemies, so there isn't much progress.

Their Master is dead and Young Master is missing.

They are without a leader.

Father, it says in the letter

that their Second Madam will take over Thunderclap Sect.

I have to go to Senior Yu now.

All right, how about this?

Make it known to all.

Yes.

My father is dead...

Did they find his body?

They found his corpse.

He was also buried properly.

According to Azure Dragon Hall, your people are looking for you.

There's one other matter.

Yan Niang...

Anye Jue...

She's taking over Thunderclap Sect.

Don't worry.

As long as you're in Flame Villa, you'll be safe.

All right...

What? Lei Hen Tian is dead?

Deliver a letter to Lie Ru Ge.

- Right now? - Yes!

Right now.

Think of a way to deliver this letter to Lie Ru Ge.

Yes.

Is Miss Ru Ge here?

She isn't. What's the matter?

Thunderclap Sect's master is dead and my young mistress told me

to give this to Miss Ru Ge.

- Sure. - Thank you.

Die Yi!

Where are you going?

I'm going to Bamboo Quarters.

What happened?

Why was Dao Lie Xiang's maid here?

Thunderclap Sect's master is dead.

What's wrong?

Nothing...

Why? How did he die?

I don't know either.

We'll ask Young Mistress when she gets back.

I have to deliver this to Bamboo Quarters first.

Die Yi.

Dao Lie Xiang had this delivered.

She said it's for you.

Did she say anything else?

She also said that this is precious.

Please pass it on for her.

I'd like to ask Young Mistress Lie for another favor.

Ask away.

I'd like to leave Flame Villa tomorrow to head back to Jiangnan.

If you leave now, it's as good as seeking your own doom.

If I don't return

my father's lifelong efforts will all go down the drain.

I'm Thunderclap Sect's Young Master.

The fate of Thunderclap Sect matters more than running for my own life.

This is what he must do.

You should recognize this.

I'll leave tomorrow.

All right, I'll make the arrangements.

Your Highness, I have another bold request.

Speak.

I know that the Imperial Court is hunting Thunderclap Sect down.

Since you now know Anye Jue's true identity

I hope that you can hold off the arrest and give me some time.

When I return to Thunderclap Sect, I can prove to you that

we never collaborated with Dark River Palace.

Sure, I'll give you my word.

Thank you.

Life is so unpredictable.

Young Master Lei was so high and mighty.

He's the only child of Thunderclap Sect's master.

How did he end up fleeing for his life?

What's wrong, Xun Yi?

So much has happened in the Pugilist World lately.

I feel a bit ill at ease.

Don't worry. It will all be resolved.

Exactly. Young Master Yu will look after Young Mistress well.

I'm worried that Thunderclap Sect might fall into the hands of Dark River Palace.

After all, they have all waterways in the south under their jurisdiction.

You just comforted me, but now, you're worried about it.

I'm not worried.

It will all be resolved.

As long as we're alive, we can resolve anything.

Once we're dead, there's nothing we can do.

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