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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 39

Open the door!

Li Haolan, where's my son? Hurry up and bring him to me.

What are you doing?

You came to my house to look for your son ?

- Search! - Yes!

What are you doing?

- Minister Yu, I told you he's not here. What's the meaning of this. - This way!

Whether he's here or not, we will know the truth after the search.

Look over there!

Those are just regular herbal medicines.

If a living human being is hiding here, how could he not be found?

Minister Yu, this is my home.

If you damage one plant or one tree,

I will report to His Majesty that you are abusing your position for personal grudges.

Stop dreaming.

You think you could still see him?

Minister Yu, there's only a child and a nanny.

Young Master isn't here.

Did you hear that?

In such a big courtyard,

if Yu Hao is here, could he remain hidden?

How could a person who's alive and well, vanish completely without any trace or reason?

There must be some clues!

I refuse to believe she will not admit under harsh interrogation.

Come! Take her away!

Let go!

Minister Yu, how dare you arrest me without any evidence?

I'm the State of Zhao's Minister of Criminal Justice.

I'm in charge of criminal punishment.

I'm not scared of other people's suspicions.

Arrest her!

Let go!

Let go! Let go!

Minister Yu. Such impressive show of official power.

General Gongsun, I advise you to mind your own business.

Yu Ping, you're in the wrong here.

You say you're looking for your son. Why don't you look elsewhere instead of taking your anger out here?

She is Qin Royal Descendant's wife. She shouldn't be harmed.

Before I get angry, you should

take your men and get out of here.

Take her back and interrogate her intensely!

That will definitely help me obtain news about my son's whereabouts.

Let me ask you, is she more important or your wretched son?

Crown Prince already said.

They are kept for future negotiations with the people of Qin.

If you take them away and even use torture to cause their deaths,

how would we answer to people of Qin?

What are you looking at? Get out of here now!

The mountain and the river will naturally meet when they converge. We will see each other again some day.

Withdraw!

My... My things...

General Gongsun, why are you here?

I've kept watched over Royal Descendant for many years.

There are affections involved.

Also, that Lu Buwei, before he left, he sent some gold pieces to my house.

He left without saying a word. I know what he means.

He wanted me to take care of you.

Royal Descendant is gone. The whole courtyard is full of women.

It's not convenient for me to come too close. In the future, if you have any troubles.

Send someone to the the East Side of the City to look for me.

- Many thanks to General Gongsun. No need, I'm going now.

Stay, no need to see me out.

Scared me too death.

Haolan, what is it?

Where did you hide the body?

I tied him to my body, carry him on the deserted path thru the forest.

Threw him in the river. He was heavy.

- Felt like he was breaking my bones. You doing it this way.

Yu Ping will definitely discover it.

HIs son done many bad things. Who knows who killed him?

My medicines.

Why didn't they even leave the old mother hen alone?

Snatched them all?

Those bastards. That wasn't searching.

It's a robbery.

Fortunately when I threw him,

I grab his money bag.

Hao'er.

Hao'er.

Li Haolan, you killed my biological son.

I wouldn't be a human if I don't avenge this.

Minister, we do not have any evidence. There's also General Gongsun.

We can't avenge now,

but there would be opportunity in the life somehow.

Five years, ten years.

Someday

I will also let her have a taste

the pain of losing a son.

- Today you are pressing hard. - Does it hurt?

How did you make me hurt so?

You are a nuisance.

Father.

Come here.

Zichu, you've been back to the Great Qin for so long. Are you used to it yet?

I have father's caring and mother's attentiveness.

How can I not be comfortable? When I first arrived Zhao State.

There was no home, no physician when I was sick. I though I would never see father again.

Later when I heard your predicament in Zhao State.

Worse than what I went thru. Yet never complained.

I decided to use you as role model.

Good child.

I've heard that at the time...when we attack Handan.

Zhao King almost killed you.

Would you blame father for being cold hearted?

Father exhausted yourself for the Great Qin's prospects.

Many soldiers risk their lives at the front line.

I only suffer some threats, it is nothing.

Even if the Zhao King did killed me.

I wouldn't dare to have any complaints.

As the Qin's Royal Grandson.

It is my duty.

My son is really virtuous and kind hearted.

Mother.

You always said that I over compliment Zichu as if he is out of this world.

This time you heard yourself and seen yourself.

Saw it. Such filial son.

Good judgement. Zichu, you've been back to Qin for so long.

Any other needs just ask your mother for it.

If father wants to reward me,

Please send again envoys to Zhao to bring back my wife and son.

It's not that I didn't do it.

I already send out three envoys.

When I think that our Great Qin's blood line is stranded outside.

But Zhao King refused to allow it. - I am willing go to Zhao personally.

Not allowed.

What I meant was.

You just back from Zhao State.

It doesn't make sense to walk right back into the trap.

Don't need to rush. We will send more people again.

Must bring them back safely.

- Much thanks to mother. - Don't be in a rush.

Don't rush it.

Zichu.

What is it? You know each other?

The famous royal grandson that everyone admires.

I've heard about your name. This is the first we met in person.

But from Zichu's expression, I though you are old acquaintances.

Ya'er is from Wei State. Zichu was at Zhao.

How can there be old acquaintances that were separated by thousand of miles?

Royal Descendant, is that correct?

I felt like you look familiar. Maybe we have good fate.

Elder brother, this is...

I haven't officially introduce you.

This is my wife. Also Prime Minister Fan's beloved daughter.

Father is waiting for our visit.

Please forgive us, we will go now.

I still owe you a banquet.

I will book a party for you next time.

- You can't refuse me. - Thank you brother.

Princess Ya.

[ Feathery Sun Palace ]

Today you are in high spirit.

Didn't you got detained by father to discuss work matters?

Back so quickly.

Every few sentences revolved around Zichu.

I got tired of hearing him complimenting how virtuous he is.

When he wants to, he is able to get everyone to like him.

What did you say?

These are the beautiful women that they send to you today.

Slender waists and bright eyes.

Are they special?

I think that her soft creamy skin.

Is most attractive.

Take her down.

Dress her up nicely and bring her back for royal grandson.

Yes.

Thanks madam royal descendant.

You are very generous. Don't feel jealous at all?

Let's get ready to eat.

All right.

You always try to adopt an original approach. Think of many new dishes.

Let me see what do you have today.

Royal Descendant, didn't you like that body of white creamy skin?

Therefore I asked someone to especially steamed for you.

Idiot, that is only a turnip made into human hand shape.

You dared to make fun of me?

The item that belongs to me. Forget about wanting to touch it.

Not even allowed to look.

Royal descendant, since you are my husband.

Then you naturally belong to me.

If today's matter occur repeat again.

I will steam her and bring her to your bed.

You dare not!

I wouldn't bear to scare you in such a fashion.

I was only joking with you.

But Royal Descendant should get rid of Zichu soon.

To avoid troubles later on.

Royal Descendant, reports from Handan says that Zheng Anping didn't died when Zhao troops surrounded him.

But actually chose to lead the army to surrender to Zhao State.

Your majesty was very angry upon hearing this. Wants to heavily punish the Prime Minister.

- Go down. - Yes.

What is it?

It was your father who recommended Zheng Anping.

We've thought that he had died during the battle at Handang.

But did not expect that he surrendered to Zhao State.

In this case,

Prime Minister who recommended him will not be easily forgiven.

Royal descendant, you and my father are on the same team closely linked together.

Shouldn't sit there and not get involve.

Don't worry, I know the proper limits.

[ Heroic Six Gate ]

Royal father, prime minister had been in Qin for many years.

He has helped to increase the power of the Imperial Court, and keep in check the influence of the nobilities and royalties.

His official career achievements are impressive.

To kill him...

Isn't it a bit...

Go call your two sons here.

I want to meet them.

Call for them.

Men.

Quickly, ask the two royal grandsons to come inside.

Yes.

Greetings to grandfather.

The two of you tell me.

Does Fan Ju deserve to be killed?

Grandfather, according to Qin regulations, Fan Ju's misjudgment of character,

Suppose to deserve execution.

But I think following the regulation

is the only way intimidate the court subjects. Also be a token of warning.

What do you think?

I dare not say it.

Say it.

Qin law states that if a husband beats his wife,

he would be meted with the punishment of endurance, where he would have his temple hair and beard shaved.

Back then when Grandmother was jealous and fought with Grandfather.

Grandfather inadvertently hit Grandmother by accident just once.

But afterwards isn't Grandfather's sideburns still remain?

That shows even Qin law application still depends on the person.

Impudent.

Please calm your anger Grandfather. I believe...

Even though Fan Ju made the mistake of failing to know someone.

But he served Grandfather for numerous years.

Participate in court and political affairs, achieved illustrious merits.

In the future still needs such talents when Qin seeks great undertaking,

How about allow him to atone for his mistakes thru good service.

That will also adhere to the court subject's expectation.

Scram, all scram out.

We will take our leave.

Father King, at last...

These two sons of yours, neither one is trouble free.

Pass my decree down. Absolve Fan Ju.

If anyone brings up Zheng Anping's case again, execute!

Solemnly abide by father's decress.

Zichu.

Elder brother, what other matters are asking on?

Just now I wanted to ask for favor for Fan Ju.

But as my words were being formed, I was worry about practicing personal favoritism.

Can't believe that you did what I was unable to do.

You helped me achieve it. I need to thank you.

When Grandfather was friends with Prime Minister Fan. at that time.

Inside there was Dowager Empress holding the authority. Outside there were strong enemies covetously eyeing.

Fan Ju single handed supported Grandfather eliminate both inside and outside oppositions.

Now he made a small mistake, Grandfather will not bear to harm him.

He summoned us to for us to help ask favor for Fan Ju.

Give him the excuse for he needs.

Great.

Didn't expect that you understand Grandfather's inner thoughts more than me.

Regardless I will remember this favor.

Tomorrow I will arrange a banquet in your honor. You must surely come.

Elder brother's wholehearted hospitality.

It would be impolite to decline.

Tomorrow, Royal Descendant Zixi will how his hospitality by treating you to a banquet.

What are your thoughts on this?

I dare to bet that tomorrow, he will invite all the court officials,

and pretend to show love and respect towards you as a brother should.

This is to show his generosity and tolerance.

Why should Royal Descendant cooperate with his acting? You really don't have to be bother with all this.

No, since I have already consented,

then I must attend tomorrow's meeting.

Then, I will go with you.

What are you laughing at?

Suddenly, I remembered something that Haolan said when she was angry.

She said that the two of us understand each other tacitly very well. We should stay together.

But, without Haolan, something seems to be missing.

What is missing?

She is not around. There's no one to scold me. There's also no one to praise you.

Lonely.

Come, come, come. We will not go back till we are all drunk!

- Come. - A toast. - A toast.

Zichu,

come, let's drink.

I am really very happy that

you can come back safely.

What happened to you?

You only had two cups of wine and you're unsteady?

Brother, I really have no tolerance for alcohol.

Don't mention that two cups. Normally, after one cup,

I'll be drunk.

That can't do.

Let me tell you, Zichu. The people of Qin State

are good in fighting and loves to drink wine.

Your health has always been weak.

If you can even drink one cup of wine,

others would laugh at you when this gets out.

Royal Descendant is unable to tolerant alcohol.

Why don't I drink one cup on his behalf?

Lord Lü, if one has low tolerance of alcohol,

one should practice diligently.

There will be improvement very quickly.

No one is allow to be a wet blanket today. Let's all be happy and drink to our heart's desire.

We will not go home till we are drunk.

- Yes. - Yes.

- Come, Zichu. Come, everyone, let's drink.

Let's drink.

Good wine.

Thank you, Older Brother.

Good. Now you are like a real Ying Qin descendant.

What happened?

Royal Descendant, when Zichu was a hostage in Zhao State, he was injured.

He can't drink too much wine.

I'm already completely healed a long time ago.

Today, Older Brother prepared a banquet with utmost care,

doing it out of good intentions, how can I be a wet blanket?

But, Older Brother, it's just that you are very strong.

If you slap me one more time, I'm afraid I can't get up anymore.

This is because I don't know the inside story.

It is my fault. I won't slap you again.

Let's drink.

All the Lords present here, are you also

going to come up here and drink a toast with Zichu too?

- Yes. - Yes.

Here.

I drink a toast with Royal Descendant.

Zichu!

Royal Descendant!

You...

Royal Descendant!

Father.

Kneel down.

Father.

I want you to kneel down!

I invited Zichu to a banquet.

I definitely did not have any intention to harm him.

Now, Zichu is being poisoned.

It must be because someone set a trap to frame me on purpose!

Are you not just going to say that

Zichu is using the trick of injuring himself to gain my confidence?

Zichu's life is in grave danger now.

Even though he can gamble with everything under Heaven,

would he bet with his own life?

You...

Father.

Father.

Reporting to Your Highness. The poison of the Silver Ring Snake

is exceedingly toxic. There is no antidote for it.

Silver Ring Snake?

Then, Zichu...

I scraped some powder from the peak of the poisonous Zhen bird.

By treating poison with poison, I managed to save Royal Descendant's life.

But, the poison has already traveled deep into his heart.

Royal Descendant has to recuperate for a long period of time.

I have to trouble you to take good care of him.

Yes.

It's good that nothing serious happened to him.

In the beginning, I had thought that Zichu took the poison on purpose

in order to frame Zixi.

I never imagined that it is real.

Zixi is really too bold.

He actually dared to poison Zichu in publicly.

I think he relied on the great favor bestowed on him by Prince,

and wants to dominate Qin State.

Take good care of Zichu first.

We will count this debt well in future.

Yes.

Sending Your Highness off respectfully.

Zichu. Zichu.

Zichu.

Don't tell my mother.

You took too great a risk.

In this world, there are many people who put up a show.

But, who would poison himself with the poison of the Silver Ring Snake?

How would they think that

I bribed the Master Physician with a large amount of gold,

and got the antidote beforehand?

If His Highness the Prince does not believe all these,

wouldn't all that you've done be in vain?

Didn't you hear what Madam Huayang said?

Even she was suspicious that I did this to frame someone.

If the poison didn't get to my heart, and my life in grave danger,

who would I get others to believe?

You need to hit the snake for seven inches in order to be effective.

Only the strategy of the army burning with indignation will move Father,

and awe the court officials even more.

From now on, there will be no more honored guests

in Zixi's banquet.

You would have died on the spot if we were slow by even half a step.

Is it worth it?

So, I'm not gambling with Zixi.

But rather, gambling my life with Heaven.

This time, I won.

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What is it? Have you fallen into the trap?

You are really well informed.

Zichu looks refined and cultured, and carries himself gracefully.

He makes others think that he is weak and can be bullied.

But, no one knows that this person really schemes very deeply, far beyond the imagination of everyone.

If you were just a little not careful, he would have gotten a chance to attack you.

Do you think that a small scheme like this can topple me?

Stop dreaming.

He doesn't intend to topple you.

He just used a small scheme

so as to get Prince to be suspicious of you, and distance himself from you.

So, you can no longer act rashly again.

What is I'm unwilling to?

Unwilling?

With the situation like this now, even if he had only just scratch himself a little,

you would be the murderer.

Prince is looking at you.

The entire Great Qin State is looking closely at you.

No matter how unwilling, you still have to bear with it, go through it.

Otherwise, even if you defeat Zichu,

you will still not be able to become the King of Qin.

Why do I get the feeling now that I am unlucky,

you are actually quite happy?

It is because only under such circumstances

will you need me and regard me.

Of course I'm happy.

Then, you are going to help me?

You are Qin Royal Descendant, I am the Royal Descendant's wife.

If I want to become the Queen of Qin State,

I must first help you to ascend the throne of King of Qin State, right?

You are really ambitious. You actually want to become the Queen.

But, before I become the Queen of Qin State,

we must kill Zichu first.

No, no, no, this is not what you think it is.

My back was itching unbearably for a moment.

So I asked her to scratch it.

She has only just scratched once when you walked in.

Really. Really. Really, my wife!

That...what is going on?

What happened just now?

That person! Naked! Naked!

All of you heard what Prince said.

Who saw it?

We didn't it. There's no one around.

Nonsense!

Prince saw him myself.

My two eyes saw him. It's real.

It's a man. He's naked.

Naked!

Your Highness, there's really nobody there.

Wretch! Wretch!

I understand now. All you scoundrels!

All of you bully me together with this wicked woman.

Your Highness, were you having blurred vision just now,

or, did you see a ghost?

Wicked woman!

You are talking nonsense with your eyes wide open!

Correct! I learned all these from Your Highness.

Learning to talk nonsense with eyes wide open!

Wicked woman! I'll kill...

What are you looking at? Get lost!

Father.

Father.

Zichu.

Father, what happened to you?

Why are you sitting here all by yourself in the middle of the night?

Forget it. You have not healed completely yet.

You should rest.

I am already much better.

Zichu.

Tell me honestly.

Do you know that your grandfather scolds me everyday for being a turtle egg,

for being a useless fellow? Even though all the court officials don't say it openly,

they also laughed at me silently for being a useless fellow

Everywhere in this Qin Palace,

there's no one who doesn't laugh at me for being a useless fellow.

Let me ask you. Do you also think the same way in your heart?

They say that I'm controlled by a woman everyday.

Am I also a soft-bone fellow,

who is always dragged by the nose by Huayang?

Why are you laughing too?

Father, you are the Prince of the Great Qin State.

There are so many beautiful women under Heaven.

But, you love and favor only Mother.

I think true love can give rise to fear, and you sincerely loves Mother.

That is why you fear her like you fear a tiger.

In essence, you do not fear her,

but you are afraid that she might be sad.

Correct!

Zichu! Zichu!

It will be so good if only everyone under Heaven think the same way as you!

But, people under Heaven don't think this way,

including Huayang!

She uses all kinds of methods to get what she wants.

If I just make a small mistake,

she... will make a big and unreasonable fuss.

I feel so aggrieved in my heart!

Father, please do not be sad.

Zichu! Only you understand me!

You are my good son. Good son!

Right, right, right. I came over today because of an important matter.

In a few days time, your grandfather will summon you and the rest of your brothers.

He is going to ask all of you to write an essay.

The essay topic is, "Opinion on the Political Situation and Power of the Imperial Government of the Great Qin State".

Three day later, your grandfather will come and examine the essays personally.

At that time, you must not cause me to lose honor. You must work hard.

Yes, Father.

Zichu!

Grandfather, I spent three days writing this essay.

The discussion is focused on the benefits of governing the state using the laws of Qin State.

Will Grandfather please examine it?

Bring it to me.

I can't.

Toilet stick! Toilet stick!

Where is my toilet stick?

Grandfather, please don't be angry. I'll go and summon the attendants now.

Quickly! Quickly!

Grandfather.

Is this the essay written by you?

Yes.

I heard that you have not yet recovered totally from being poisoned.

You lay on your bedding for three days and night writing it.

Yes.

Can you bear it?

If Grandfather needs them, I'm able to bear it.

Furthermore, the essay is all in my mind.

I can recite it to Grandfather anytime.

Read!

Gongsun Yang said that, etiquette and laws are time-dependent.

The regulations a country adopts should be most appropriate to itself.

Make the best use of armors and military equipments.

There isn't one single way to rule a country, as long as it is good for the country, there is no need to follow the ancient ways all the time.

King Wu of Zhou ruled under Heaven, but his kingdom did not flourish because he ruled it with the ancient methods.

Ying and Xia Dynasties were defeated not because they changed the ancient methods of ruling a country.

Even if this is so, the people who opposed the ancient methods of ruling should not always be made to suffer hardship.

Likewise, those who follow the ancient methods of ruling should not always be seen as valuable.

Today, I think that...

Mother.

These are top quality silk that Zichu has sent people to bring over from Chu State.

They are brought to Huayang Palace immediately upon arrival.

I choose the colors for you. Take a look and see if you like them.

Why do you sigh so, when everything is fine?

My son is so filial. As the mother, of course I am happy.

But, since Zichu returned to Qin State, there is no one beside him to take care of him.

Yesterday, Prince spoke to me about this matter.

He even blamed me for not showing enough care and love.

I am feeling bad about it.

Royal Descendant's Wife is the daughter of Imperial Censor Zhao. Her looks are exceptional. She conducts herself with dignity.

She has also bore the first son for Zichu.

If she could be with him to take care of him, their days would be made complete.

Do you know how much thoughts I have exerted for this matter?

I have sent teams of envoy there no less than five times during this period of time.

But, King Zhao has rejected us for every kinds of reason. He insisted on keeping her and would't release her.

It is alright if it's only for a month or two.

But, what are we going to do if it's three or five years?

Is Zichu just going to wait like this?

If this gets out,

I would be accused by others for being an unkind mother.

This is not too difficult at all. Why not let me be the matchmaker?

We will choose from the aristocratic ladies of the Mi clan someone who is exceptional in looks and talents,

to be with Zichu. Is this not a good thing?

Aristocratic lady of the Mi clan?

The candidate is a here already.

Siluo.

[ Lady of Chu State : Mi Siluo ]

Zichu, I understand very well your mother's thoughts.

So, I have already found a suitable candidate.

We had wanted to bring her into the Palace to study the rules first, before meeting you.

Sister brought this matter up today. So, I brought her here ahead of time to meet you.

Do you like her?

I will obey Mother's arrangements.

This is love at first sight.

I will always remember Mother's care and concern for me.

I will treat Siluo well in future.

Please don't worry, Mother.

Good. Your first marriage was arranged casually in Zhao State.

This second marriage must be conducted in a grand fashion.

That's right.

I will obey Royal Mother in everything.

All of you may leave.

Get out!

Lü Buwei, you have overstepped your authority.

Repeat again those words that you said in Huayang Palace.

I am going to marry the daughter of Mi clan.

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~ 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... ♫