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Episode 4

Can I hug you?

It's fine if you don't want to, but can you not be violent!

What's the matter?

There's an assassin. -What are you talking about?

There're spies and assassins.

Who in the world did I offend?

You know how to produce salt and you saved the Crown Prince.

Who would want to assassinate you? This time, they're targeting me.

Targeting you? Excuse me.

You're just a princess returning to your father.

Who'd want to assassinate you? This is not a TV drama.

You overestimated my status. You don't know anything.

Fine, I'm ignorant, all right? You are a martial artist.

I'm here only because you took my hairpin.

Who would protect me? -You're not disabled.

Why can't you take care of yourself?

It's best not to stay here. Let's go.

Why aren't you leaving? Do you want to spend the night here?

Master, you are finally willing to leave the army camp.

Brother Gongshu, what are you doing here?

When did you arrive in Chang'an?

Don't you want to...

...explain why you left without a word?

So you were the one who unleashed the secret weapon.

I saw that the lecher was trying to molest you.

So I lent you a helping hand.

I did not expect you to save him. -You've misunderstood.

There's nothing between me and the guy.

Didn't I leave a note telling you not to follow me?

Chang'an has always been a place of trouble.

The task I'm about to embark on is dangerous.

Anlan, your business is naturally the business of the Mo family.

Although it's been so long,...

...we will definitely seek justice for Ruolan.

This is personal. I shall seek vengeance on my own.

Since you have decided to enter the palace to meet your family,...

...we will definitely help you to complete your mission.

If you remain stubborn, that's fine.

No matter what, you must be wary.

If I don't summon you, you can never act recklessly.

However..... -Enough. You must listen to me.

Please be careful.

"Gongshu Mu"

Are you afraid now? -Yes.

People in the olden days are scary.

When there's a dispute, they resort to violence and killing.

It's dangerous. I can't stay here.

Are you dumb now?

Shut up! If you speak a word, I shall boil you alive.

Brother Yun, we have guests.

What's the matter?

Let me introduce to you. This is my brother, Li Tai.

Physician, I have long heard of you. You saved my brother.

You are a hero of the Li family.

Please allow me to bow to you.

I'm flattered. I was just doing what I could.

This is Zhangsun Chong of the Zhangsun family.

We are all brothers. -Brother Yun, nice to meet you.

I heard you can save lives and make salt. Nice to meet you.

Nice to meet you.

Why do you keep touching other people's hands?

I'm tired. Good night. -Brother Yun, don't be scared.

They've travelled far to meet you.

That's right. -Right.

We've met. Go home.

What time is it? Why do you want to sleep?

Let's have some fun. -Right.

We specially came here to welcome you.

You shouldn't miss the night life of Chang'an.

You can sleep anytime you want later. Let's go.

No. -Let's go.

I'm tired. You.....

Bravo!

Bravo! One more!

Bravo!

Boss! -Coming!

Good!

Awesome!

That's wonderful!

Bravo!.

Chang'an is such a happening place.

You're a country bumpkin.

This is amazing!

The physician is indeed very unusual.

I didn't expect you to stumble upon him!

We've been waiting to see him. -Come on.

If they didn't beg me, I wouldn't have come along.

Let's go. -How much is this?

It costs a coin. -A coin?

Why are you asking this? -Why?

This is very valuable.

If you like it, get Chengqian to give you two carts of it.

You can have anything you desire. -Really?

I can gift you 100 carts. -That's great!

Let's go.

Brother Yun, do you have any other fancy equipment?

You're more interesting than them.

Great, based on this compliment,...

...it's my treat today at Yan Lai Lou.

Yan Lai Lou?

Lower your voice. I heard they have a new batch of dancers.

They're graceful. Even the palace doesn't have this sort of talent.

I wanted to watch but I waited for you.

How loyal.

However, the Crown Prince shouldn't...

...associate himself with such places.

Isn't the Crown Prince human, too? Qingque.

If you don't want to join us, you may return home first.

However, the three of you must join me.

This is part of the welcoming party.

Weren't you urging me to join them?

Let's just go together since we're here.

I'm interested in Yan Lai Lou.

How does it actually look like?

Let's go.

Come on.

Bravo!

Let's fly! Drink up.

Drink it.

Let's fly. -Are you all right?

Come on, let's continue. -Come on.

Drink up! -Willow.

Fly! -Willow.

Fly!

Stop playing. -Don't you want to play?

What's wrong? What are you doing here?

This tune is so refreshing and melodious. It's a good tune.

You have good taste.

A beautiful and elegant lady wrote this tune.

Fly!

This pouch was gifted by her. -Yi wan xin yue (Crescent moon).

Her name is Lu Xinyue.

Hence, the crescent moon design.

That wouldn't do! Come on.

Did she write the lyrics, too?

This must be fate's arrangement.

Two busy bees buzzing about.

Lady Hongluo, do you want to make a bet?

Let's drink! It's your turn.

A good man doesn't take away others' treasured item.

How about I write a poem for you? If you think it is a good poem,...

...please give the pouch to me. The decision is all yours.

What do you think? -Fine, deal.

All right. Listen carefully.

"As the moonlight shines before the bed,...

...it looks like frost on the ground.

I lift up and admire the moon.

I lower my head and think of my hometown."

What a beautiful poem. -Good.

Good. -He's talented!

Good. -It's a good poem.

Fine, this shall be yours.

Let me introduce a new game. -What is it?

Everyone, please stand up. -What?

Let's remove two chairs.

Yun Ye.

I didn't know you have a flair for languages!

How did the poem go again?

It goes like this, "As I search for her in the crowd,...

...I turn around...

...and spot her basking in the light."

What a wonderful poem.

Of course, it's by Xin Qiji! -Xin Qiji?

He had inspiration for these words.

He's much better than me in this.

I'll introduce him to you. -Great.

What's the time now? Why isn't there anyone on the streets?

You're right. -Is it past curfew already?

If we run into Wuhou, we'll be in trouble.

What are you afraid of? He's the Crown Prince!

Crown Prince?

Speak no more. If his father finds out, we'll be doomed.

The same goes for you.

Let's go. Hurry up.

Hide now.

How did we run into him of all people?

Why..... -Who's there?

Look at Qingque. We can't escape. -Show yourselves.

I shall divert their attention. Let's split up.

All right, take care of Qingque. -I'll lead Yun Ye this way.

Don't run! -Hurry up!

Stay there!

Hurry up!

Don't stop! Hurry up!

I was worried they'd recognise me. If they did, we're dead.

I can't run anymore. Let's stop here.

Then what do you suggest? They're catching up!

Let's fight with them!

No problem. What about you?

I'll be fine.

Where did they go? -I don't know.

Let's go. -One, two.

Sister.

What are you doing at this hour? -I could ask you the same.

I planned to bring him around Chang'an,...

...but we lost track of time.

That's right. -Is that true?

Why are you so tired after visiting Chang'an?

Let's not talk about this. Let's get back safely first.

No. Let's just stay here until daybreak.

If they catch me, I'll be dead.

Are you sure you want to wait until daybreak?

Go ahead. I shall leave.

I'm leaving, too.

What are you doing? -What about me?

If I don't go, what will happen to the both of us?

I have an idea. -What are you doing?

Take off your clothes. Hurry up.

Take them off!

What are you doing? -You don't want to be caught.

No one would notice you in your current state.

Come on. Do it like this. That's right, this is it.

I have to apply it, too.

On my body.

Take a look over there.

This..... -Let's go.

This way. -No. That way.

Here. Come on.

Hurry up, hide in here.

Hurry up.

Did you see them? -No.

Over there.

There's no one. -All right.

Let's go!

Let's take a look over there. -All right.

Where should we go?

All right.

Chengqian. Chengqian!

Come up. -What am I supposed to do?

I'll pull you up. Come on. -All right.

Come on, give me your hand. -Here.

Come down. We're all right now.

I'm scared of heights. -Come down now.

What if the guards saw you? Moreover, you're so tall.

Come down now. -All right.

Be careful. -All right.

Be careful.

Hurry up.

Let's go.

Come down. It's all right now.

Be careful. -Come on.

Be careful. Follow closely.

Why aren't you moving? -Don't move.

Although she's beautiful, we have to escape first. Let's go.

Stop pulling me. -Let's go already.

Stop pulling me. -Who's shouting there?

It's me.

There's one more. Come out now or I'll call for help.

They spotted us. Come on.

Are you all right?

Who are you? Why are you loitering suspiciously in midnight? Leave...

...or I'll call for help. -Wait.

We're not bad people. -Lady, we're not bad people.

Lady, we had no choice.

Please help us.

Are you looking for food? -Food?

Yes, that's right. We haven't had anything to eat for two days.

It would be so kind of you to give us some food.

We'll leave when we're done eating.

Prepare some food for them.

Lady Yue, don't be too kind.

They're acting suspiciously. They might be bad people.

They're starving. They don't have the energy to do bad things.

Dude, please try to convince the lady.

Saving a life is the greatest deed of all.

Lady, it was our fault for climbing over the wall.

We travelled to Chang'an to look for jobs,...

...but we're robbed before entering the city.

We've been searching for job for two days, but to no avail.

You see, my brother is starving.

Please, I beg of you. Please give us something to eat.

Please, I beg of you.

Yes. -The wars are going on...

...and the people have suffered as a result.

Nowadays everyone is fearful. They can't even feed themselves.

Where would they get the money to do business?

This is a bad time for you. -You're right.

Prepare something for them to eat. -Lady Yue.

We don't know their identities. I don't think it's wise.

Grandfather used to tell us that we should help the needy.

Don't tell anyone about this.

Follow me.

Thank you, my lady. -Thank you.

You'll have to rest here for the night.

It's already night time and you didn't enter through the front.

If someone saw you..... -Lady, don't worry. This is fine.

We thank you sincerely for your kindness.

I'll bring you some water to wash up.

Thank you, my lady. -Sorry for the trouble.

Are you dumbfounded?

What are you doing? -What do you mean?

Your eyes are about to pop out! Look at how dirty you are.

You might scare her.

Isn't the dirt on my face your doing?

Look at you. -Are you blaming me now?

Both of you know kung fu. You could escape in two jumps.

You nearly left me to die. -My apologies.

We forgot you don't know kung fu.

Forget it. Wash your face first.

After that, it's not too late to flirt with her.

What are you talking about? When have I flirted with her?

Both your eyes were about to pop out. Isn't that flirting?

I didn't. -I saw it with my own eyes.

Don't spout nonsense.

Here you go. -Thank you.

You may wash up first. I shall bring over the food.

Thank you. -Thank you.

There's food, too. -Shut up.

When she's around, can you not talk nonsense?

Fine.

Wash properly. -Of course.

Is that for us?

I've prepared some simple food for you. I hope it's all right.

Of course it is. Please pass it to me.

I'm starving. -You're giving meat to strangers.

You're too kind. -You may leave.

Come on. Let's eat. -Go ahead.

The taste is good. It's just short of one ingredient.

What is this? -This is fine salt.

I have another packet here. Take it as a token of appreciation.

Are you thieves? -No, lady, I.....

Don't come near me. -Lady, you've misunderstood.

Such goods are only possessed by the royal family.

Where did you get this from?

We.....

Listen. -Search every room!

Don't let them escape! -I don't care who you are.

Please leave immediately. If not, I will call for help.

Let's go. Go. -No.

Go. We're going to get caught.

Lady! -Let's go.

Hold on. A'Zi, please let them exit through the back door.

Yes. -Move.

Go.

Let's go.

Hurry up.

Hold on, we haven't repaid her for giving us food.

We've caused so much trouble. Please accept these silver...

...as our token of appreciation.

Stop blabbering. Let's go. -Are you from Yan Lai Lou?

No.

Lady, don't get the wrong idea. -Yes.

I sold this to Lady Hongluo. Why is it with you?

Don't get the wrong idea. I keep this with me every day.

There's a touching story behind it.

I can tell you the story when I'm free. It's a secret.

Stop making excuses. I know the origin of this pouch.

Since it's in your hands now, please keep it well.

Please leave. -There's a story to this pouch.

Lady. -It's a misunderstanding!

Please leave. -Lady.

Please leave. -Lady

Please leave. -Go.

Wait a minute, she said she gave this to Lady Hongluo.

Could she be Xinyue?

You're right! This is a good tactic of yours!

Your job is done! -Could this be fate's arrangement?

I have to talk to her. -Hold on.

Come on. You should figure out an explanation...

...on why we were at Yan Lai Lou. -You're right.

Please help me on this.

All right. Let's go.

Why are we back here?

Do you know the way home? -Let's take a look there!

Here. Come on. -Here.

Are we going to hide here?

What are we going to do?

Did you find anyone? -No.

What about you? -There's no one at all.

How are we going to find them in the darkness? This way.

We're trapped.

I have a plan. Come with me.

Come on. Hurry up!

Let's take a look over there.

Stop!

How dare you block our carriage? -What's the matter?

Move aside. -Go on.

Crown Prince. Please get up. They're long gone.

Crown Prince, why are you dressed like this?

It's a long story. Thank you, General Hou.

Brother Yun, meet General Hou.

He is Hou Junji, a courageous warrior of the Great Tang.

General Hou, nice to meet you. Thank you for your help.

I've never seen him before.

He's Yun Ye, my savior.

So this is Master Yun.

You're very famous recently.

I didn't expect that...

...I would be the first minister to meet you in person.

I'm flattered.

General Hou, it is late. We should return to the army camp.

We will make a move first.

Wait a minute.

I'm on my way to visit the princess. I can give you a lift.

That's fine.

Princess, State Duke Chen would like to see you.

You may leave.

You look a lot like her.

You are indeed Ruolan's daughter. -Did you know my mother?

My child,...

...I am Uncle Hou.

I handed this sword to Ruolan on behalf of the Emperor.

The Emperor personally engraved an orchid on the sword.

You knew my mother.

Greetings, Uncle Hou. -Please don't do this.

Please rise.

I didn't know Ruolan had a daughter.

If your mother didn't hide you back then,...

...I'm afraid I would never have met you.

Uncle Hou,...

...since you knew my mother, then you must know...

...what happened that year. Please tell me.

Uncle Hou, what are you doing? Please get up.

Your mother knew the Emperor was trapped...

...by the army of the then Crown Prince.

She risked her life to save him.

Sadly, she was killed by the army of the then Crown Prince.

She was killed?

So my mother died for him. -If I had arrived...

...earlier than the army of the then Crown Prince,...

...your mother wouldn't have died.

You wouldn't have lost contact with us.

Dear child,...

...it is all my fault.

It's all my fault. -Uncle Hou, please get up.

I am grateful that you rushed forward to help my mother.

I believe in destiny.

Uncle Hou, please don't blame yourself. I believe mother...

...wouldn't want you to blame yourself either.

You resemble Ruolan a lot. Both of you have a big heart.

What is the purpose of your visit at this late hour, Uncle Hou?

You are about to enter the palace tomorrow. The palace...

... is a dangerous and treacherous place.

I have specially prepared this robe for your entrance.

Thank you, Uncle Hou.

I returned to Chang'an to...

...get the truth about my mother. Otherwise, I wouldn't be back.

Since I am back, I am mentally prepared.

I am not of a high position.

If there is anything you are unsure of,...

...do not hesitate to seek my help.

Thank you, Uncle Hou.

Your Majesty.

So is she my daughter? -Her eyes look like Ruolan's.

Her nose and mouth look like yours, Your Majesty.

Great. That's good news!

I didn't expect I would have the chance to...

...meet my daughter with Ruolan. -Your Majesty.

I'm worried about the rumours that might spread following this.

Your Majesty, please be wary.

I know what to do.

Greetings, Your Highness.

Your Majesty. -Your Majesty...

...and Your Highness, I shall make a move first.

State Duke Chen, wait a minute.

The princess has been out there for so long.

Her mother's identity is a sensitive matter.

She may have a difficult time in the palace tomorrow.

There are things that the Emperor can't speak in open.

Please help him.

Noted, Your Highness.

So you agree to name her as a princess?

She is your child. Of course she should be a princess of Tang.

It's a pity Sister Ruolan passed away early.

How about we give Ruolan a posthumous title of Noble Consort?

What do you think, Your Majesty?

Guan Yin Bi, you're always so thoughtful and understanding.

However, Ruolan died in the battle back then.

If I bring this up now, it may stir up rumours.

I shall leave this matter aside for the time being.

Allow me to help you get changed. It must be tiring for you lately.

My Empress, the same goes for you, too.

Your Majesty, that night,...

...it was dark and windy. The Qiang people suddenly...

...sprang an ambush on our camps.

Thankfully, I was familiar with military tactics.

I'm good at applying these tactics in different situations.

So, I set up a trap...

...to lure and capture the enemy.

With the enemy trapped within the camp,...

...I got so excited killing them. I killed one after another.

One on my left and another on my right.

Left and right and that’s what I’ve done.

I killed five in a row!

Who else can do that? I'm the only one who can do this, right?

They suffered terrible losses.

They threw away their weapon and fled.

They scrambled and scurried.

We have killed many Qiang people in this battle.

I believe those rascals...

...wouldn't dare to set foot on our land for at least a few years.

Good. This is awesome.

General Cheng, I'm glad you are satisfied with your battles.

Please tell me about the danger you've encountered...

...when you were pursuing the enemy.

You are indeed a great Emperor!

You're right. You're right!

They set up a lot of traps!

How would they surrender so easily? However, I leapt...

...over one hurdle after another. I made it through all of them.

It wasn't a problem at all.

Your Majesty, if you want the details,...

...we can pick a day and I'll recount the details to you.

It's just that our army is waiting for your orders outside.

They want to return home to reunite with their loved ones.

All the warriors who have returned...

...shall be rewarded.

General Cheng and the Crown Prince are...

...more deserving for their contribution to this victory.

General Cheng, other than wealth and food,...

...is there anything else you would like?

Your Majesty, I don't dare to accept it.

I made a mistake. I'm ready to accept the punishment.

What's the matter? What did you do?

I failed to protect the Crown Prince...

...and he nearly lost his life.

This.....

Was there such a thing? -Yes.

Isn't the Crown Prince alive and well?

What happened?

Your Majesty, the Qiang people injured the Crown Prince...

...when they invaded our camps.

The Crown Prince was dying.

However, a wise man appeared!

He used a method called blood transfusion...

...to save the Crown Prince.

He reversed the situation!

Otherwise, I wouldn't even dare to return here.

Please get up.

It seems like you have met many great men during this battle.

I heard that there is...

...another young man who knows how to make salt.

Make salt?

Father, that's the young man that saved my life.

Could the rumours be true?

Is he a disciple of the gods? -Is there such a thing?

Where is he? Is he with you? -Yes.

He's waiting outside.

This so-called blood transfusion sounds like sorcery.

All my ministers, you are the brightest men of all.

Please help me to examine this young man.

Stop pacing around. -I'm nervous.

Me, too.

You're making me even more nervous.

The Emperor summons Yun Ye!

Master Yun, this way, please.

After this, I shall ask for a drawing from each of them.

The drawings will be priceless.

Nice to meet you.

This.....

Kneel.

Kneel down!

Your Majesty, I am Yun Ye!

Get down on both knees.

Please rise.

Thank you, Your Majesty.

He looks completely normal.

Your Majesty,...

...if he is a normal person,...

...then...

...his contributions are much more significant.

Master Yun, I heard that you used the method of blood transfusion...

...to save the Crown Prince.

I, Wei Zheng, am very curious.

Please enlighten me, Master Yun.

I'm meeting Wei Zheng in person.

I must build a good relationship with him.

Chancellor Wei, I have long heard of your name.

Seeing you in person today, you indeed live up to your reputation.

I respect you.

Do you know the ministers?

Your Majesty, although blood transfusion seems magical,...

...the principles are simple. -That's right.

Your Majesty, I know a thing or two about it, too.

In essence, it is akin to adding oil...

...to a lamp that has run out of oil.

General Cheng, please let him finish.

Yes, Your Majesty. -General Cheng is right.

However, blood transfusion has to be done properly.

The blood donor and the receiver must have matching blood type.

Otherwise, the blood receiver might die.

This is interesting. This is the first time I've heard of this.

My dear ministers, who is familiar with the so-called blood type?

Please voice your opinion.

Blood type? I've never heard of this.

I wonder what nonsense is this.

The old books have never recorded this.

If you only obtain your knowledge from the old records,...

...how would we ever make progress?

Father, although I have never studied blood types,...

...this method works. I am a testament to this method.

Not only this,...

...Yun Ye has many practical ideas that are unheard of.

Such a talented person is a blessing to the Tang.

He's young and talented.

There is something that I don't quite understand.

Whose blood type is the same as the Crown Prince?

Blood type is strongly associated with blood relations.

Among one's parents, siblings and relatives,...

...there's bound to be someone with the same blood type.

That's right. The one who transfused blood to me...

...was none other than your long-lost daughter, father.

This..... -Is this true?

I know, right? -This.....

This..... -My daughter?