Original subtitles

♫Still waiting, for news to be picked up like flying sand,♫ Timing and Translation provided by the Tang Yamen Team at Viki

♫Flourishing and falling like a burden, from the other side of the world.♫

♫Seeing your silhouette, suffering and drowning in the dark,♫

♫Memories rise of mistakes, being unable to hold onto your hand.♫

♫Still as many times as I try to separate, to not openly mistake,♫

♫Being afraid I will entirely doubt myself.♫

♫Don't tell me that feelings engraved in one's heart and carved in one's bones♫

♫Are not real and true.♫

♫Still how many words I've spoken haven't explained,♫

♫I want to give you so many more experiences and things replaced.♫

♫No matter how I act, no matter how many mistakes I make,♫

♫All along, I have not departed and gone over,♫

♫I'm truly waiting for you.♫

♫Still as many times as I try to separate, to not openly mistake,♫

♫Having never forgotten you, being dedicated to you.♫

♫Possessing feelings engraved in one's heart and carved in one's bones♫

♫All real and true.♫

♫Still how many words I've spoken haven't explained,♫

♫Many thoughts I should untie love with you, being truly desolate.♫

♫Wanting to know why don't I break free, demanding I bravely, quickly overcome,♫

An Oriental Odyssey ♫I am truly moved.♫

Episode 35

Your Highness, please forgive us.

Your timing is perfect.

I've made it very clear that

it's either getting back the Divine Bead or losing your lives.

But I have underestimated you,

who maneged to talk the Emperor into asking a favor for you.

Your Highness, if I had known beforehand that the Divine Bead was coveted,

I would sacrifice everything, my own life included,

to guard it for Your Highness.

But this time, the loss of it

really had nothing to do with us.

Please do us justice, Your Highness.

The Divine Bead is lost

because of Zhao Lanzhi' s neglect of his duty.

Since he is married to Minghui,

you should all be held responsible.

How dare you to insist that you're innocent?

Your Highness, I am innocent.

So is Minghui.

Since they were married,

they have been a nominal couple.

In reality, they are estranged.

Your Highness, please do justice for Minghui.

I see.

You have come here today

to ask a favor for the Prince Yu' s Mansion.

But that doesn't include Zhao Lanzhi.

Rather, you intend to dissociate with him from now on.

Am I right?

Minghui, Her Highness is asking you. Why are you silent?

Tell Her Highness in detail about Zhao Lanzhi' s cruel indifference to you.

Say something.

Minghui, is what your brother said true?

Your Highness, what my brother said is indeed the truth.

Since we were married, we've never performed any marital deeds,

just like a couple of strangers.

So you regret.

Your were so determined back then,

begging me to force Zhao Lanzhi away from Ye Yuan' an,

so that you could marry him.

But now you regret it,

and you want to leave him, is this the case?

Your Highness, I've realized that I made a mistake.

I thought that as long as we were married,

I would be happy.

However, I was too naive.

Your Highness, I was wrong.

I should have followed your advice.

That is rare.

The proud Princess Minghui admits she has made a mistake.

Fine. Prince Yu does have a point.

If Zhao Lanzhi had not been forced into this marriage,

you would have had nothing to do with the mess now.

Now even the Emperor is asking a favor for you,

I announce that the titles of Prince Yu' Mansionand Princess Minghui are restored.

Thank Your Highness.

Your Highness, I don't want to reclaim my title.

I want to ask a favor for Zhao Lanzhi.

Minghui, are you insane?

Her Highness is giving back our titles.

You should accept it and be grateful.

I'm perfectly sober.

I don't want to reclaim my title,

neither do I wish to be a Princess.

All I ask is for Your Highness to let Zhao Lanzhi

return to Court of Judicature and Revision.

Your Highness, please!

Minghui, are you sure about this?

You insisted to marry Zhao Lanzhi against all odds.

And despite what had happened,

you are still willing to protect him at the cost of your title?

It was my fault to force him to marry me.

It is also my idea to ask a favor for him.

He has nothing to do with this.

What do you take the court for?

A place for childish play?

A place where you could get whatever you want?

Fine.

To give Zhan Lanzhi his job back

is not impossible at all.

But you have to stand in the Xuanwu Pond for six hours.

Your Highness, please show some mercy.

The water of Xuanwu Pond is freezing cold all year round.

Being a fragile maiden,

Minghui could never take it.

I'll do it, your Highness.

Take care of yourself.

You can all leave now.

Mei Niang,

I know that I have agreed to put it into your full charge,

but do you think that the punishment is too severe?

Your Highness, I got the meaning of the painting you gave me.

However, with the Divine Bead still missing,

it is really hard for me to totally forgive them.

What' s more, your Highness must have heard it just now.

Minghui is really willing to do everything for Zhao Lanzhi.

I really hope that the chilly water of Xuanwu Pond could cool her down.

Zhao Lanzhi! Zhao Lanzhi!

Prince.

Now be honest with me.

What spell on earth have you casted on my sister?

Prince, you' re confusing me.

We finally succeeded to talk the Emperor into asking a favor for us to the Empress.

So she agreed to restore our titles.

And Minghui admitted her mistake too.

However, things took a sharp turn,

Goodness, the water of Xuanwu Pond is drawn directly from the underground.

It chills me even from such a distance.

Has she lost her mind?

You don't know yet?

She is Princess Minghui.

In order to ask a favor for Sir Zhao Lanzhi,

she is willing to suffer this punishment.

Her love for him is so touching.

What?

Sir Zhao.

Princess, you're a smart maiden.

Why are you being so stupid now?

I'm not being stupid.

It' hot. Her Highness asked me to cool myself down here

for my sake.

You don't have to do this for me.

Zhao Lanzhi. You always think too much of yourself.

I'm standing here because it's comfortable.

- It's my business. Leave me alone.- Let's go.

Let go of me! This is Her Highness' order.

Are you gonna disobey it?

I'll take the blame of disobedience for you. Go!

Let go of me! I said it's my business!

You can disobey the royal order.

But you can't take me and the whole Prince Yu' s Mansion with you.

I can't afford to commit this clan-implicated crime.

Let me go!

I know you're doing this for me.

But if getting back my job means you losing your health,

I'd rather stay unemployed.

Again, it's my choice.

It has nothing to do with you.

The Empress only punished you because the Divine Beads were stolen.

How can it have nothing to do with me?

Do you think that standing here would solve the problem?

Of course not.

I just decide that

I would take any chance, however impossible they may appear.

I don't want to see you blame yourself like that anymore.

The Empress was right.

I do need to cool down.

The chill here might damp down my affection towards you.

What are you doing?

You're being punished because of me.

Since I couldn't persuade you,

I'll suffer it with you.

Your Highness want to ask a favor for them again?

Mei Niang,

I feel that I'm getting older these days.

The old memories keep coming back to me.

Seeing them there,

I couldn't help but think of us in the past.

Do you still remember?

Just in order to look at you from a distance,

In a chilly February,

I got all wet in a heavy rain.

Because I had to keep our appointment.

Only true love has such magic power.

I appreciate Your Highness' kindness.

I have told Minghui that

lasting romance must result from equal affection.

One can never force it upon another.

She refused to listen and married the wrong guy,

so it's good for her to learn a lesson like this.

To suffer and learn a lesson,

she doesn't need your help.

Zhao Lanzhi alone is more than enough.

It seems that Your Majesty is determined to help them.

Mei Niang, you're so determined to get the Divine Beads back.

Then you should be aware that fate and karma count a lot in this mission.

Practice good deeds,

and forgive those who conducted misdeeds,

you may have it back.

The Empress has ordered that you two go back home as soon as possible.

The title of Princess Minghui is restored.

Zhao can still work in the Court of Judicature and Revision,

assisting the investigationand his performance will be closely watched.

Yes, Her Highness.

Princess, Princess.

Princess, Princess!

Cold current has long stagnated inside Princess.

Now it's getting worse because of the coldness.

I have subscribed some medicines that help warm up the body.

Please remind the Princess to take them on time.

Thank you, doctor.

This is pear cream, very sweet.

Never heard of it.

I was afraid of the bitterness of medicine,

so my mom would feed me it when I was a kid.

I appreciate your kind intention.

But please don't do it ever again.

I' m not worth it.

That is not up to you.

The Prince has talked with me.

And what did he tell you?

He said that you admitted your mistakes,

but then things took a sharp turn.

Would you tell me why you changed your mind so suddenly?

It' s who I am,

changing mind in a wink of the eye.

I just do whatever pleases me.

We've been married for a long time,

but never had a sincere conversation.

It's true. I didn't dare to disobey the Empress' order.

But I also couldn't act like nothing has happened and accept it.

But, I've been cold to you,

why did you ask the favor for me

at the cost of your life in front of the Empress?

I know that I' m a bad woman in your mind.

I know, I'm selfish and unscrupulous to get what I want.

But at the same time, I'm also an ordinary girl.

I care about some things and some people.

I care about Prince Yu' s Mansion.

And now, you too.

I know that you care about Yuan' an,

and that she' s loyal and of integrity.

Indeed, Yuan' an has done much for you.

But Zhao Lanzhi, I want you to know that

I can do what she has done

and I can do more and better.

Do you believe me?

I do.

I know you have done much for me.

But I don't like the way you did it.

We were supposed to be good friends who share everything with each other.

But so much has happened,

and now there's a gap between us.

Even though we're married,

I can't convince myself that everything is fine now.

Leave.

The only man I desire to marry doesn' t love me.

I have managed to be his wife, yet I couldn't get him to love me.

Do you think I'm pathetic?

I've given it some thought.

Try as I may, I can never change your mind.

So there's no point in keeping swallowing my pride to please you.

You are free now.

Just leave. I need to be alone now.

My head hurts.

♫ Beautiful but at a loss of mind,♫

♫ I hope I can either forget or look back. ♫

♫ Scooping the snows and lamenting the short romance. ♫

♫ Love is melting sadness and everlasting beauty. ♫

♫ The spring has gone and the winter comes. ♫

♫ I hide my feeling from my face but cherish it in heart. ♫

♫ We cannot escape the staring of reunion. ♫

♫ I still stay true to my original aspiration after all the hardships. ♫

♫ Your eyes are glowing like blooming flowers. ♫

♫ Who is the poor one suffering from love-sickness? ♫

This is the capital of our Suoluo Kingdom.

The building there, surrounded by grapefruit and linden trees,

surrounded by grapefruit and linden trees,

is the Suoluo palace.

How can we get pass the tight security?

My Miss, do you forget that you're with me?

As long as I'm here, you'll get into the palace without any effort.

Then you'll see Prince Ying, who you miss so much.

It is his life that I desire so much to take.

Fine, you desire so much to kill him.

Satisfied now?

Mu Le, can you believe it?

I really tracked you down here.

Why do I always feel a pain here?

How did I get the wound?

Prince.

Arise.

I told you before,

I can dress and undress perfectly by myself.

Just leave. I can take care of it.

It's our job to wait on you.

If we leave you to dress yourself,

then we'll be responsible for dereliction of duty.

Behave yourselves!

Mother.

What on earth are you doing to Prince Ying?

Your Highness, we're just helping the Prince get dressed and combed.

Then you must have failed doing it properly. Leave now.

Yes.

It's surprising that the hero of our Suoluo Kingdom,

who traced back the Kingdom's treasure,

doesn't even know how to give orders to servants.

It will give people a good laugh.

Please excuse me.

I'm just not comfortable with it.

Then are you comfortable with me combing hair for you?

Boy, you've gone for a long time.

So many things and rules here have faded out of your memory.

You see, on the street, there' re blacksmiths, butchers

The same diversity exists in our palace, too.

You are the master,

who are destined to be waited on.

That means you can have a lot done by others.

For those servants,

it's their job to serve you.

If you're uncomfortable with it,

then how could they make a living?

Do you understand?

Yes mother, I understand.

Mother, I'd like to go for a horseback archery to practice my skills.

Of course.

Guards.

Greetings. Queen and Prince.

Go and get my horse ready.

Yes.

Zhenzhen.

Your Highness.

Those servants didn't know what they were doing.

I want them all to get changed.

Tell the man in charge to find Prince Ying some clever maidens.

Yes.

Ying has changed a lot since he came back.

I wonder what had happened to him in the Kingdom of Tang

that made him less and less like a prince.

Your Highness, after we left Suoluo Kingdom,

I was separated from Prince Ying for a while.

And when we were united, I knew but little about his experience.

What little do you know?

I...

All I know is that

he was bought into an official' s mansion

to be a servant, a horse boy.

What? A horse boy?

Whoever that was his master must have risked a lot.

So about the favor I asked...

Rest assured.

She's the girl?

You came to the right man.

I won't let you down.

See you.

Take care.

We've had a deal.

Everything will go smoothly.

Impressive. You've found a way in such a short time.

The man who just left is an eunuch in the palace.

He is in charge of recruiting new maidens and eunuchs.

He owed me a big favor in the past.

So whatever I ask of him, he'll help me.

You're lucky that the palace is recruiting maidens now.

We have decided that you will go as the daughter of Shiwag, Miss Nana, as soon as possible.

Clear?

Yes.

From now on, you're no longer Miss Yuan' an of the Kingdom of Tang.

You're now Shiwag Nana.

Won't we be caught?

Of course not.

Mr. Shiwag doesn't want his daughter to be a palace maiden.

So it's a win-win situation.

Don't worry about it.

Okay, I see!

Thank you.

With all due respect,

I still have one concern.

What is it?

Miss Yuan' an, you're a miss who is used to being waited on back in Kingdom of Tang.

Can you really become a serving maiden in the Suoluo palace?

What's more,

maidens in the palace are different from those ordinary servants.

Apart from being well-trained and well-behaved,

they also possess some unique talents.

Are you sure you are qualified?

If your manners give you away,

you will be thrown out before meeting Prince Ying.

Then all our efforts will go to waste.

Fair point.

So...now what?

Can you help train me?

I'm afraid there's no time for cram training.

Okay, stop here.

General manager, they are the newly recruited maidens.

According to the royal request,

they all come from good families with clean backgrounds.

Besides, they are quite gorgeous.

That's for sure.

But since it's the royal family who they will be serving,

they also have to be simple, kind, and with excellent skills.

Of course, of course.

I'll leave them to your examination.

As for the appearance, quite pretty.

Follow the tradition,

and take them to embroidery workshop.

Yes.

Could you please help me with it?

Thank you.

Who...who took my embroidery?

This is not mine.

General manager, I didn't make this.

I don't know why it has turned into a chick.

Sir, it's she who embroidered the chick.

Silence.

Are you saying that the embroidery just grew wings and flew away?

Go back to your seat.

Mind you all, whoever doesn't behave herself

will be asked to leave.

You!

Go back and finish your work.

What are you looking at?

Focus on your own embroidery!

Nice.

Which maiden made this?

Sir,

Miss Nana here made this.

She's a Shiwage.

Come over, please.

The year you were born,

you father set up a banquet to which I was invited.

And I asked the Buddha to bless you and gave you his statue.

I'm so grateful, Sir.

How did you learn embroidery?

I was determined to be a royal maiden since a little girl,

so I learned and practiced really hard.

I was practicing till last night.

Good, good.

Good girl.

Such a good girl.

I like her.

A royal maiden should sing and dance well.

You can dance, can't you?

Come on.

I can perform 36 martial arts,

as well as 72 weapons.

How can I don't know how to dance?

Very good. I'm in for an eye treat today.

Wait, wait.

Miss Yuan' an, may I ask who taught you this dance?

Several soldiers in the military.

You two may stop there.

Nana, come over.

My girl, your dance is not as good as your embroidery.

You can't be a royal maiden dancing like this.

Sir, I'm aware of my bad dancing.

But I have another talent.

What is it?

Show me.

Yes.

We don't have much time.

So it would be unrealistic to teach you how to dance.

Let's be creative and learn some tricks.

Will it work?

Of course it will.

Tricks are most charming and adorable.

Several girls have fallen for me because of my tricks.

- Amazing.- Indeed.

Wonderful.

How did she do that?

That was impressive.

Who did you learn it from?

I'm aware that dancing is a compulsory course for a royal maiden.

But I'm not interested in dancing since a little girl.

However, among so many maidens who can dance really well,

I'm the only one who can play tricks.

Thus I may please my master in another way.

That's true.

My girl, you had it right.

To us servants, it's all about pleasing the masters.

Thank you, sir.

After the selection, those who will stay in the palace are

Mahana,

Sala, Zhulama, Shinaka Jiwu,

Liji, Xilami, Samila,

Jihali,

and Shiwag Nana.

So Ling Xi is resourceful.

Now mission one is finished.

Mu Le, wait and see.

Your master is coming for you.

Those who were not called may be excused now.

As for you, you are the perfect ones

who have passed our examination.

Behave yourselves in the palace.

Keep your eyes and ears sharp.

It's nothing to damage my reputation,

but if you make a mistake and lose your lives,

that would be terrible. Are we clear?

Yes.

It's her. The girl in Huodu Hill.

No leaving, no returning. No giving, no getting.

No withering, no flourishing.

Madam Zhenzhen,

these are the newly-selected maidens.

Yes, there' re eight of them.

Chief is training them now,

then they'll be taken to the palace.

Look up.

What's your name?

Madam Zhenzhen, she's the daughter of Mr. Shiwag,

Miss Nana.

She looks somewhat similar to a girl I used to know.

Is she?

You may go.

- Yes.- Follow me.

Come over and listen to me.

Stand at attention.

I'm telling you. You...

you are not cut out for a servant at all.

To sneak you into the palace, I've been treading on thin ice.

I will never forget your generous help.

Good, I'm glad to know that you're a grateful girl.

By the way, when do I get to see Prince Ying?

You're still thinking about Prince Ying?

Just hurry to Linen room and learn your laundry. Understood?

I'll see you soon.

Shouting at me and ordering me around.

Just wait till I see Mu Le. Then you'll learn your lesson.

Timing and Translation provided by the Tang Yamen Team at Viki

♫Tired of strategizing from lights out until dawn, ♫

♫ Longing for you but remaining silent♫

♫ Constantly dreaming of exchanging knowing glances with you♫

♫ Who does not wish for a full lifetime with someone entirely intimate,♫

♫ Knowing what to expect when the Big Dipper has turned and the stars have moved. (time flown by) ♫

♫ I'm stubborn and you bear grudges, ♫

♫ I'm stubborn and you bear grudges, ♫

♫ Who is shouting in the middle of time passing by unreconciled?♫

♫ Once we drank and chatted merrily, what you said that night on the mountain. ♫

♫That time has ended and gone by, only to leave regret. ♫

♫Fluttering on the winds of this world, floating and drifting, ♫

♫Following the footprints left by you, ♫

♫Hoping to meet and be acknowledged again by you.♫

♫Remembering and longing for the love and regret of the past, ♫

♫Reuniting with you, and not finding this life so empty. ♫

♫Once we drank and chatted merrily, what you said that night on the mountain ♫

♫ That time has ended and gone by, only to leave regret. ♫

♫Once we drank and chatted merrily, what you said that night on the mountain ♫

♫That time has ended and gone by, only to leave regret. ♫