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~ Moonrise by Lu Hu & Huang Yali ~

♫ The moonlight shines brightly on the strings of the zither that night ♫

♫ You and I are teetering on the edge of loneliness ♫

♫ Softly reciting the bygone days we cannot return to ♫

♫ Also floating in the air is a kite with a string that has snapped ♫

♫ The yearning stirs my heartstrings that night ♫

♫ Love and hate whimper quietly and unrestrainedly ♫

♫ To meet or not to meet, both are similarly on the edge of pain ♫

♫ That umbrella that shielded me from the rain was badly damaged ♫

♫ At moonrise, I meet with you ♫

♫ At moonset, I could not see you anymore ♫

♫ At moonrise, I endlessly yearn for you ♫

♫ At moonset... at moonset... ♫

♫ A millennium passes by rapidly... ♫

The Legend of Hao Lan

Episode 11

If you dared to say that you'll look for a new partner just now,

I would have shouted it out loudly.

I would have revealed all your conspiracies and let everything you've worked for go down the drain.

You were testing me?

Lü Buwei, you were the one who held onto my hand first.

Once you held it, you're not allowed to let go.

If you dare to let go of my hand,

I'll definitely not forgive you easily.

Do you understand?

I thought that you had given up for real.

The more they want me dead,

the more I have to live properly.

What are you doing?

What are you burning?

These are all Lady-in-waiting Li's belongings.

She's will be dead tomorrow.

So I took the liberty of burning all these.

What if these are evidence of her treason?

You'll be her accomplice then.

It's a prayer? She prayed for the King and Empress to live a long life

and to be free of sickness and pain in our lives.

What else is there?

Lady-in-waiting Li said that war is looming at the front lines.

She's willing to contribute whatever little effort she can for Zhao state.

Hence, she sewed winter boots and cotton-padded jackets for the front line soldiers.

She has completed three sets, and another set that is half done is in her room.

Your Majesty, I'm only a palace maid who doesn't know anything about affairs of the state.

Everyone is saying that Lady-in-waiting Li has committed treason.

But she really doesn't seem like such a person.

His Majesty has arrived!

Your Majesty.

Li Haolan, aren't you going to bow to His Majesty quickly?

No... Don't move...

Haolan pays my respects to Your Majesty.

You're bleeding?

Let me take a look.

Isn't this too brutal?

Haolan, did you write the words on this bamboo roll?

Yes.

Your Majesty, Haolan has never betrayed

or committed treason. I have been framed.

Your Majesty...

What... What is going on?

We... We don't know either. Physician Yin said it wasn't critical when she came to examine her yesterday.

Hurry... Get someone to treat her quickly.

Your Majesty, she's a criminal who is about to be executed shortly.

I'm not done interrogating her. What execution are you talking about?

- Go carry out my orders! - Yes. Your Majesty.

Have you all gone stupid? Go carry out the orders quickly.

Yes.

This...

It's rare to see you so happy.

Royal Father could distinguish between right and wrong with clarity, and could discern the spy within the palace.

He then released the innocent Royal Descendant of Qin. That makes me happy.

Why are you so sure that Haolan is the spy?

The evidence was conclusive.

Weren't the nectarines sent by you?

You have grown up. You are bolder now too.

Just because of a man, you did something unethical.

You even touched my Lady-in-waiting.

Mother.

Li Haolan colluded with Marchioness Shu and betrayed Zhao state and you.

What does this have to do with me?

I heard that Royal Descendant of Qin meets Li Haolan frequently.

He considers her a close friend.

Thus, you consider her to be a thorn in your flesh and couldn't wait to get rid of her for your own happiness.

This is the only reason I can think of for you to harm her.

For sure, that Royal Descendant of Qin

is confident and suave, very attractive, and easily makes one fall for him.

But, you must not forget that the national politics of the Qin state has always been treacherous.

All the royal descendants vie against each other for power.

In an instant, everything would be in a total upheaval.

He came to the Zhao state only because he is still young and inexperienced,

and is merely scheming for self-preservation.

If Royal Descendant of Qin marries a princess of Zhao state,

he would immediately be abandoned by the people of Qin.

Will he be happy?

Will he be willing to marry you?

I advise you not to fall more deeply in trouble.

I understand.

But, Mother, even if you have thousands of reasons to stop me,

I only have one reason.

I like him.

Love...

What is love?

Any man in the nation may become your husband.

But a mother...

A birth mother.

There's only me.

Do you have the heart to do it?

How could you go against my order?

Because you don't know what love is.

In your heart, neither Royal Father,

nor me who is your biological daughter, is important to you.

Your heart is like a cold piece of ice. There's no affection at all.

As a noble princess of the Zhao state,

you are becoming a foolish woman because of love.

You are absolutely pigheaded!

His Majesty is here.

Come here, quick.

Come here. Place it here.

Why does Your Majesty look angry? Who made you angry?

Haolan is going to die soon.

Today is the execution of Haolan?

Did your Highness go to the prison?

After thinking about the matter in earnest,

I feel that Haolan is not this kind of person.

Royal Father, there are witnesses and evidence. What doubts do you still have?

I have thought about it.

Now is not the time to talk about this. Let's save her first.

Greetings, Your Majesty.

No need for formality. Save her first.

Yes.

Your Majesty, she was poisoned.

Poisoned? What poison?

Based on the symptoms, it's probably cinnabar.

How is this possible? Cinnabar is used for medicines. How could it be poisonous?

All medicines are somewhat poisonous, should never overdose.

In particular, cinnabar is not suitable for smelting.

After smelting, it will become poisonous.

What's going on?

Your Majesty, the meals in the prison have always been normal. It's impossible for poison to be added.

Yin Xiaochun, could your diagnosis be wrong?

- I've been in the palace for many years. I didn't know the princess knows how to treat illnesses. - How presumptuous!

- Could it be that the princess really knows how to treat illnesses? - Of course, I don't.

How would you know that my diagnosis is wrong?

Royal Father, Li Haolan could have committed suicide to escape from punishment.

Not everyone can handle the punishment of a cart split. [Capital punishment: Using a five horse-drawn cart to tear a person's limbs and head apart.]

Princess, look at her tongue.

Before the execution, to bite if off quickly.

Isn't that more convenient than serving medicine?

Moreover, the burned cinnabar is nowhere to be found in the prison.

You!

Stop fighting. When you fight, I have a headache.

Your Majesty, Treasurer Lu seeks an audience with you.

- Announce. - Yes, Your Majesty.

Greetings, Your Majesty, Your Highness.

- What's the matter? - I heard there's a criminal on the run in the palace.

I dispatched men to chase after him and found Marchioness Shu.

You found Marchioness Shu?

It's a pity that I was a step too late.

As she was hurriedly attempting to escape, she fell off the horse.

When I rushed there, her neck was already broken.

You talked so passionately about this. Ultimately, the dead still can't talk.

Your Majesty, did you encounter any problems?

It was a big problem.

Haolan was poisoned by cinnabar and Marchioness Shu is now dead.

I fear that the dead can't talk.

Your Majesty, Lady-in-waiting Li was sentenced to be punished via a cart split.

Who's that anxious and determined to kill her?

I surmise that someone is afraid of being revealed.

That's why that person took action first.

Before Haolan was poisoned, who visited her in prison?

Who went there?

To reply Your Majesty, before Lady-in-waiting Li was poisoned,

the princess visited her.

[ Rising Sun Palace ]

Greetings, Your Majesty and Your Highness.

Xiuyu, you went to the prison?

What did you do there?

Your Majesty,

Li Haolan is my older sister.

I went... to send her off in her final journey (of death).

Li Haolan had been expelled from her family long ago.

At the final moment, Princess Consort, why are you suddenly showing sisterly affections?

The affection between sisters is hard to set aside.

She can be ruthless but I can't be cold-blooded.

Soldier, what did Princess Consort say during her visit?

Your Majesty, Princess Consort gave me a bag of knife coins

- and wanted me to— - Silence!

How dare you speak nonsense!

When did I give you knife coins?

What did she want you to do?

She ordered me to threaten Lady-in-waiting Li and to punish her.

How dare you!

Spare me! I wouldn't dare to do such a thing. I didn't follow her order.

You are really evil-hearted.

You would even dare to harm your own sister.

Your... Your Majesty!

This is definitely a plot to frame me.

Did everyone hear carefully?

Did the Princess Consort really say that?

It's the absolute truth.

This... This is the money bag Princess Consort gave me.

You...

All of you...

Whose order are you following that you are speaking such nonsense?

Li Haolan was sentenced for punishment via a cart split, she was already doomed to die.

Why would Prince Consort need to cast poison in the prison?

That was an unnecessary action.

This is hard to say. When a person is about to die,

they still want that person to be guilty for the rest of her life.

One who is so toxic at heart,

and afraid that her secret will be exposed, is capable of doing anything.

What secret would I have?

I visited her out of good intentions but she spoke insolently.

I was momentarily enraged. That's why I sent them to scare her.

As for poisoning her, how would I dare to do that?

There has always been dissatisfaction between the two sisters.

You saw Li Haolan being favored by Her Highness.

Afraid you will be hurt by that.

You knew about Marchioness Shu's bad deed

and specially delivered the nectarines and put the blame on Haolan.

This is your secret.

Your Majesty! Your Majesty!

That Li Haolan... before she entered the palace,

she was Treasurer Lu's dance entertainer. This is obviously their scheme

to deliberately frame me to help clear her name.

Your Highness, please do not listen to the lies of others.

The cinnabar is the evidence.

The two guards and Haolan are the witnesses.

Still trying to hoodwink His Majesty?

Princess Consort.

For your selfish personal gains, you blamed an innocent person.

You have greatly disappointed me.

It's not like this!

Your Majesty, that Marchioness Shu...

She communicates with the enemy to rebel. How would I dare to fraternize with her?

Enough.

I do not wish to hear about your mess.

Men.

Hand her over to Prince Jiao to handle the matter.

Advise him to control his wife.

- Your Majesty... - Princess Consort, this way, please.

As for Li Haolan, Physician Yin, you must do your utmost best to treat her.

- Once she has recovered– - Send her to the Rising Sun Palace.

I naturally can't leave her.

That... That's my intention too.

Don't move. Stop moving.

I investigated for a long time and yet I didn't obtain any clear understanding.

I have caused you to suffer.

Thanks to Your Highness for upholding justice.

I'm going to get a pail of water for you.

Physician Yin.

Thank you for covering for me.

How were so sure that Your Highness will absolve you?

His Majesty was already suspicious there's someone behind this false accusation.

When I was poisoned, it made him certain of it.

Xiuyu showing herself at this point,

naturally, she would fall into this bad state.

This is her punishment for hitting someone who's already down.

Have you considered, what if I revealed the truth?

A physician's heart is like that of a parent.

You speak harshly but is kind at heart.

If not, you wouldn't have come to prison to diagnose and treat me.

What a little wench you are! You even dare to include me in your plan. (In a tone of endearment, not chastisement.)

Thank you very much.

If there is an opportunity in future, I will definitely repay you.

People won't always be that lucky.

If you take such a risk again, will you still be able to escape death?

A person needs to have unrelenting courage.

Don't easily give up when dealt with any adversary.

Even if the heavens want me to die,

I will still take such a risk in desperation to cut out a viable path for myself.

Such a bold manner of speaking!

Physician Yin, you are the same too.

You faced a high and noble princess, yet you spoke up and refused to give in.

Be quiet.

This is...

Why is the fur on the inside?

This fur coat is very precious.

Too noticeable if the fur is outside.

Instead of making you wear an additional coarse layer,

it's better to put the fur inside. It keeps you warm and is comfortable to wear.

You come here specially

just to give me this fur coat?

If not, what am I here for then?

You have to ask yourself.

There are still lots of work in the palace. I'm going back to work. Rest well.

Lu Buwei.

Thank you for not giving up on me.

[ Rising Sun Palace ]

Your Highness, your crown is repaired.

Except that the original glazed glass is gone.

So switched to turquoise.

Many people in the palace are jealous of you.

If only they are just like you.

Considerate of all fronts and observant of superiors.

Then, I would not need to value you so highly.

Is your health better?

Thank you, Your Highness, for your concern. I have already recovered.

You... Don't you have anything to ask me?

If Your Highness doesn't talk about it, I shouldn't know then.

It's really quite strange.

When I gave you ten days to resolve this problem regarding Marchioness Shu,

you were falsely accused and I didn't want to help you.

Isn't there at least a tiny bit of blame towards me in your heart?

Whatever Your Highness does, you have your own methods.

Haolan is slow-witted and stupid. Your Highness, please clarify.

A mantis stalks a cicada but is oblivious of a yellow finch right behind it (In pursuit of a lesser gain while neglecting a greater danger).

Even if I help you, it can only be for a few times.

If you can't climb up on your own, even if I support you and pull you up, that would still be of no avail.

Remember. I... do not need any burden.

Only want an arm.

Your Highness, I will remember your teachings well.

Princess Ya is quite stubborn.

But she is also pure and innocent at heart, like a new born baby.

In the future, I will keep her within bounds.

You are a smart person. You should know what I'm talking about. Right?

I understand.

This matter was caused by Marchioness Shu and Princess Consort.

It's unrelated to Princess.

Flag of Qin State

[Shangdang]

Qin state soldiers have been surrounding Zhao state for a month.

My beloved high ranking officials, do you have any good plan?

Your Majesty, the Qin people are ruthless and ambitious.

It's definitely not merely Shangdang that they're coveting.

In my opinion, Your Majesty should send an envoy.

Bearing substantial gifts to both the Chu state and the Wei state.

Chu state and Wei state?

Yes. Not only should we go,

Should also make flashy and louse so everyone will know.

Why?

Chu state and Wei state accepted the gifts of Zhao state.

That indicates the three states are united and on the same side.

If Qin people know of this then they will begin to fear.

There after without using any soldier,

they will take the initiative to come and discuss the peace treaty.

Royal Father. Changping is in Shangdang, a crucial area for Handan's traffic.

Regardless of whether the Qin army will pass through Wuling

or Yangchangban, Changping is the area they must pass through.

This area is so important, Qin will not easily give up.

Instead of asking Chu and Wei for help,

we should gather up soldiers and ammunitions and prepare to fight.

Prince, gathering soldiers and ammunition

requires a big sum of money and large quantities of provisions.

During this critical period,

may I ask, where will we get the money from?

From the people.

Royal Father, I think we should never do this.

The Qin army is coming at us very strongly, so our army should not go head-on with them.

General Lian constructed high barriers to fortify a strong defense without getting into battle.

He used a delay tactic.

In addition, the road to Qin state is far away.

The military rations, supply wagons and replenishments are all problems.

With the delay of a few days, the soldiers and horses would be in difficulty.

They will then naturally make their soldiers retreat.

Royal Father, if we increase the tax now,

it will only add to the burdens of the people and lead to chaos.

Lian Po can't hold his grounds and is incapable of commanding.

He repeatedly suffers the ridicules of the Qin people.

In spite of that, you still support him.

Senior Brother. General Lian has fought in many battles.

Although there were injuries, that did not cause any huge damage to our army.

Royal Father, on the contrary, the Qin army has tried to invade many times to no avail.

They are already frustrated.

I think that General Lian's warfare is correct.

You...have you ever been in a battle?

What do you know about warfare?

Have you ever thought about what if we missed the plowing of the fields in the spring and the harvest in the fall?

The provisions in the granary are already empty. What will we use to fight?

Fortify our defense and rid everything that may be useful to the enemy forces. Also to be ready for war at any time.

The Qin Army are not the only ones with losses!

What about our military?

Your Majesty, please decide.

In my opinion, it's a two-pronged approach.

On one hand, we send someone to Chu and Wei to ask for help.

On the other hand, we send someone to collect levy internally for the funds and provisions.

It's just that the chosen person...

I have a recommendation.

This person is smart and capable. He's the most suitable.

Who?

Treasurer Lu.

Treasurer Lu?

Your Majesty.

Treasurer Lu,

he is Handan's most renowned businessman

and the most knowledgeable about money and provision.

If it's not you, who else will be more competent?

It's a matter of life and death now.

If you decline, you will disappoint His Majesty's trust.

Your Majesty, I'm of a humble status. I fear I don't have the prestige.

Royal Father, Lu Buwei is just a junior official in the palace.

For him to suddenly receive such a big task,

I fear the various cities will not comply.

This is not a problem. Prime Minister, since Treasurer Lu was recommended by you,

the collection of the levy will be supervised by you.

It's critical at the front line.

Treasurer Lu, you only have fifteen days

to prepare to collect the levy for the money and provision.

Senior brother, isn't fifteen days too rushed?

The military situation is like fire and human lives are at stake.

We can only trouble Lord Lu to work hard.

Lu Buwei will abide.

This is great.

I have always prioritised difficulties.

The war is approaching soon.

I'm going to Mount Mafu to light incense and pray.

Jiao'er, you will handle the ritual ceremony.

I will abide.

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I won.

Yes, you won.

One more time.

The both of you really have nothing to do.

You even have the time in compete in chess.

Haolan, your chess skill is much inferior to Royal Descendant's

and you still come here to play chess with him every day.

Who says I'm inferior?

I didn't lose all the time.

Out of three or five times, I would win once.

Isn't that so, Royal Descendant of Qin?

That's right.

His Majesty has already given a high position to Treasurer Lu.

Why are you still frowning?

Brother Lu, what's the situation regarding the collection of the levy?

There's war every year. The people are suffering.

I have been going around in vain.

It's really that serious?

There are more than three million people in Zhao.

There are only about 600,000 young adults.

One third of them are in the battle field.

They missed the plowing of their fields in the spring and the harvest in the fall. Their livelihood became challenging.

If we force the levy,

it will only incite unrest among the people.

Also, the deadline is very tight for you

to complete the task.

It's impossible to do it in the first place.

This is basically Prince Jiao's scheme.

He recommended Lu Buwei to collect the levy

because he clearly knew it couldn't be done and deliberately wanted to send him to his death.

He's pushing him to be the target board.

If we lose this war, he will be killed to appease the anger of others.

Treasurer Lu, do you still remember the story about Meng Changjun?

Meng Changjun?

Yes, Meng Changjun.

I understand now.

It's such a simple matter.

The both of us didn't even guess it.

Royal Descendant didn't think of it,

because you are a noble Royal Descendant.

You have never lived like a commoner.

As for him, he didn't think of it,

because he's too stingy.

I...I'm stingy?

That's right. It only goes in but not out.

This is how a businessman is like.

Yes, yes, that's right.

Royal Descendant, I almost forgot about this important matter.

This is the letter that Situ Que brought back from Xianyang.

[ Peace ]

The Consort has been praying for Royal Descendant.

Every night she would walk from Yi Palace to Qutai Palace.

She bowed her head along the way and begged the heaven in rain or shine.

There was once when it rained and the path was slippery. She fell

and broke her left leg.

Don't say anymore.

Royal Descendant is mindful of the cardinal principles of righteousness and refuses to leave Zhao state.

The Consort is also worried about you

and dare not talk about your miserable plight.

Looking at the pain that the mother and son are going through,

I really can't bear it.

It's I who's not filial.

Royal Descendant, I swear that

I will definitely send you back to Qin country.

Please fully trust me.

Royal Descendant of Qin, if you trust me,

please also trust Lu Buwei.

Brother Lu, please help me.

Princess, these preserved fruits are not for Royal Descendant?

Royal Father has been working hard every day on the affairs of the country.

I show demonstrate my filial piety to him.

Ya'er, you are very obedient today.

Not only did you play a musical piece for me, you also personally delivered nice food to me.

Speaking about this, I feel ashamed.

Royal Father has been working hard for the country. As you daughter, I couldn't share the burden with you.

Even today, the generosity at the expense of others.

Generosity at the expense of others?

These fresh preserved fruits is a gift from mother.

Pickling the fresh fruits with honey give them a distinctive flavor.

So to say, the flavor of these preserved fruits

is more better than the Imperial kitchen's.

Of course, Miss Haolan has a pure heart and spirit.

She personally plucked these fresh fruits.

Even the method of pickling is different from the Imperial kitchen.

Where's the red bean pastry?

Princess, we didn't prepare this.

Useless.

Royal Father presides over Zhao state.

The beauties in the world should be sent to your palace.

Look at these mediocre people swaying in front of you.

I fear they will stain your eyes.

Only a beauty like Li Haolan who's always by your side,

is a beauty instead.

No, no.

She's with your mother.

Royal Father, are you...afraid of mother?

You brat, you are spouting nonsense.

All the beautiful women in Handan City belong to me.

What can a married woman do?

If I open my mouth, she will send Li Haolan here.

Use wisdom to fight instead of strength.

Royal Father, you should...

Your Majesty, the weather has been cold lately.

Your Majesty should take note of your health.

You don't need to worry. It's just that the ritual ceremony is in preparations.

I don't feel well.

I can only trouble someone to write the article.

Haolan.

I...about this...

This syrup is sweet.

Haolan, what did you add?

Her Highness said you have been coughing lately.

She specially instructed me to add balloon flowers.

It's still the Empress who's thorough in her thinking.

You should learn more from her.

Your Majesty.

Based on Consort Yun's status,

for her to manage the ritual ceremony, I fear...it's not appropriate.

In the past, offering sacrifices to the Heavenly Diety and the earthly spirit could only be done by the Son of Heaven (The Emperor).

Even my ancestors could only offer sacrifices to the spirits of mountains and rivers.

But it's all different now.

As for having the sacrificial ceremony at Mount Mafu, I meant to change the customs and conventions of the past.

To add further, Consort Yun is not participating in the ritual ceremony.

She's only helping me to manage it properly.

You should stay here and recuperate instead.

Your Majesty, I'm the Empress of Zhao country.

Your Majesty is going to Mount Mafu.

Would I still have an excuse to be enjoy leisure in the palace?

Moreover, the ritual ceremony is an important event.

Consort Yun is also inexperienced.

I think it's still better that I personally handle it.

This is the duty of the Empress.

There are already lots of cumbersome matters in the harem.

How could I dare to trouble you with such minor matters?

If you over-exhaust yourself.

I can't bear it.

You can leave first.

Yes.

Speak. Your Majesty, what is your intention?

I don't have any.

This is complicated for me.

When I have the leisure time and raise my eyes to look,

I don't have anyone whom I find satisfying.

I thought it was something important.

Your Majesty is busy with affairs of the country.

You should find a replacement who's suitable and meticulous

to serve you.

After the ritual ceremony, I will send Haolan to Red Sun Palace to serve Your Majesty.

Your Majesty, are you happy with this?

Can you bear to do this?

As the Empress of the state,

releasing the nation's rare treasure to His Majesty,

how could I not bear to?

Even more so, it's just a Lady-in-waiting.

Great syrup. It's great.

Older Sister Haolan, according to the Empress' intention,

you will be sent to His Majesty.

Just because of a ritual ceremony, the Empress sold me off.

That clearly shows how valuable I am as her trusted aide.

Ritual ceremony?

The past ritual ceremonies have always been arranged by the Empress.

His Majesty seems to have suddenly changed his mind.

Isn't it very strange?

So to say, His Majesty did this on purpose?

If you could even see through this, it must be even more so for the Empress.

Why did she still fall for the trick?

His Majesty so clearly and boldly asked for it,

how could Her Highness refuse?

Moreover, Her Highness was merely using the same strategy, and so she offered me to His Majesty.

Her real motive is to make His Majesty happy and deal a blow to Consort Yun.

I'm going to tell Master now.

Don't rush.

Why must everything be handled by Lu Buwei?

I can use my own brain.

Her Highness said to discuss this after the ritual ceremony.

There is no reason to be impatient.

[ Eternal Year Palace ]

Treasurer Lu, what's the situation regarding the money and provision?

Your Majesty, I went to several cities near Handan

and already collected one fifth of it.

Lu Buwei, His Majesty wanted you to collect the levy for the money and provision.

You only collected one fifth of it. You still have the cheek to return?

Prince, you are mistaken.

I have brought back not even a single grain of rice or a spade coin.

What did you say?

Lu Buwei, I think you don't want your head anymore.

Men!

Wait!

Royal Father, Lu Buwei is a careful man. There must be a good reason behind his actions.

Why don't we listen to his explanation first?

Your Majesty, I didn't bring back the money and provisions,

but I brought back the people's good will and trust in your leadership.

What pretty lies!

Royal Father, issue the order immediately to behead this incompetent stupid businessman!

Lu Buwei, I want to listen to your reason.

Your Majesty, the wealth in the kingdom is countless.

but your Majesty's honor is even more priceless. A country depends on the support of its citizens;

if your Majesty is not seen as a man of honor, unrest and defeat will ensue.

Hence, I was bold and in Your Majesty's name, exempted the strong law.

That was meant to manifest the benevolent integrity of the ruler's sovereignty.

Perhaps you didn't know, but whenever I arrived at each city,

the people were high in fighting spirits and greatly encouraged.

That was the strength brought about by the good will of the ruler's sovereignty.

Lu Buwei. When Feng Xuan went to secure debt repayment for Lord Menchang,

he burned the deeds and coaxed the villagers.

He definitely brought back prestige for him.

But, that was then and this is now.

Without grains and military manpower, how will we protect Zhao state and the people?

Since we can't protect our nation's land, what about good will? It's a mere pavilion in the air (unrealistic and delusional future endeavor).

Your Majesty, I'm late. Please forgive me.

Prime Minister, Royal Father wanted you to supervise Lu Buwei.

Yet he committed such unscrupulous deeds.

How will you explain this?

Your Majesty, I was late because of this.

Your Majesty, once the strong law was exempted, the people were greatly encouraged.

They knew that my front line military force needed more soldiers, and one after another, they came to join the army voluntarily.

The army recruitment office has already recruited thirty thousand new soldiers to date.

Thirty thousand?

Excellent.

Excellent.

There are people

but there are no provisions. What will the soldiers eat and drink?

Indeed, Lu Buwei used money to buy good faith.

But now, do we feed those soldiers with tree barks?

I am willing to donate my personal wealth to the front line soldiers.

~ Immortalization by Gao Yu'er ~

♫ Where have the surging clouds and the rising winds gone? ♫

♫ Do not grieve over the separation because of being forced to move and wander ♫

♫ In this lifetime, we will keep on seeking because of love ♫

♫ It’s difficult to reminisce about the splendid times that slipped away ♫

♫ In retrospection with a faint smile, that beautiful countenance caused the city's downfall ♫

♫ And a sweeping upheaval all across the vast nation ♫

♫ In a dimming dream of an illusionary bright moon ♫

♫ We have given our promises to each other in this lifetime ♫

♫ In the complete decline of prosperity, watching the passing of thousands of sails ♫

♫ With affection, perhaps we could wait to be connected again ♫

♫ Like the zither and the harp that play in perfect harmony, let’s grasp each other's hand to stay together ♫

♫ Wishing for you and me to be immortalized with the wind... ♫

♫ In retrospection with a faint smile, that beautiful countenance caused the city's downfall ♫

♫ And a sweeping upheaval all across the vast nation ♫

♫ In a dimming dream of an illusionary bright moon ♫

♫ We have given our promises to each other in this lifetime ♫

♫ In the complete decline of prosperity, watching the passing of thousands of sails ♫

♫ With affection, perhaps we could wait to be connected again ♫

♫ Like the zither and the harp that play in perfect harmony, let’s grasp each other's hand to stay together ♫

♫ Wishing for you and me to be immortalized with the wind... ♫