All language subtitles for EP14_ The Legend of Zhuohua [WeTV]

♪Roaming freely
through the cycles of time♪

♪In an ardent and liberated soul♪

♪Over thorny roads,
across treacherous heights♪

♪With whom do I travel along?♪

♪I'm willing to brave
life's twists and turns♪

♪For the well-being of people♪

♪Still embracing the original innocence♪

♪Promises made, heard and fulfilled♪

♪And it reaches far and wide♪

♪I will shine like stars
in the dark night♪

♪And stride through fate's ups and downs,
leaning toward the sun♪

♪Moments turn into eternity,
fleeting years become forever♪

♪Despite the long journey ahead,
the light within never dims♪

♪Because someone is waiting for me♪

♪And they will shape the dream
to completion♪

=The Legend of Zhuohua=

(Adapted from "She Was Once
a Playful Soul" by Sui Yu Er An)

=Episode 14=

(This is a work of fiction.)

My Lord, the food
at your residence is delicious.

My Lord, why aren't you eating?

I have eaten at the Ministry of Rites.

The communal meal there

can't taste better
than the food at home.

My Lord, you know my background.

My last name is Mu,

but I am not considered
part of the Mu family.

In that family,

no one cares about me.

I don't care about them either.

Juli is the only family I have.

You're good at reading the room.

If you wished to please
your father and his wife,

I'm sure your life at home
wouldn't be so tough.

My Lord, you were born
into the imperial family.

Don't you get it?

Being liked by someone superior

may not necessarily be a good thing.

If I were liked by my father,

I would be ostracized

and envied by my stepmothers and sisters.

But if I were liked
by my stepmothers and sisters,

they would pester me.

I wouldn't be able
to get any moments of peace

to properly study.

To be liked by irrelevant people

is meaningless

to me.

My Lord.

Did I say something wrong?

What about me taking a liking to you?

Am I irrelevant?

My Lord, you are sensible.

Stop making fun of me.

Liar.

My Lord, you have my utmost loyalty.

I dare not deceive you.

Is there only loyalty?

I remember

that you

adore me.

Well...

Indeed. I adore you.

But there are many kinds of adoration.

Which one is yours?

Obviously,
the kind with undying loyalty.

"Undying loyalty"?

Then if I get married one day,

wouldn't you be heartbroken?

My Lord.

Has your illness been cured?

What illness?

It's nothing.

My Lord, as long as you are happy,

my feelings don't matter.

Hurry to the study
if you are done eating.

I barely took a few bites.

Thank you, My Lord.

Aren't you having any?

Young Lady, what are you thinking about?

You seem out of it.

Juli.

I think His Lordship
was acting a little strange today.

What happened?

He seemed preoccupied.

Was he trying to hint

that I should treat his illness?

That could be the reason.

I guess men are usually

too embarrassed to say such things.

After this hectic period,

I am going to find ways

to treat this illness.

Greetings, Your Highness.

You're here.

Playing pitch-pot, Your Highness?

Yes.

Sadly, I am not very good at it.

I remember you are good at archery.

How about giving it a shot

so that I get to learn from you?

I shall make a humble attempt, then.

As expected, you're great.

I come from a family of hunters.

I learned a few tricks
since my father taught me

when I was young.

Your words just put many generals
to shame.

I'm flattered.

You don't have to
teach the children today.

Is there something important

for your sudden visit?

I actually came
to ask for a leave of absence.

The Northern Liang diplomatic corps
will visit soon.

Thanks to the First Prince,
I have joined

the reception team.

But the children's classes
must not be held up.

So I was hoping
that you could find a substitute tutor.

That's a good thing
for the nation and the people.

Chen truly thinks highly of you.

Feel free to do your duty.

I will make arrangements
for the children's classes.

What are your thoughts

on the Northern Liang
diplomatic corps' sudden visit?

It's not a friendly visit.

There's a hidden agenda.

My Lord.

There aren't many mistakes
in this time's dictation, right?

You have a good memory.

Only one word is wrong.

That's for sure.

After all, I work for you.

I must be skilled in something.

You've passed the test.

Thank you, My Lord.

We waited from dawn until noon.

What is the Northern Liang
diplomatic corps up to?

Exactly.

I have hosted a reception many times

but never waited so long before.

Observer Mu.

Shen.

It is so scorching today.

You are so delicate as a woman.

Why don't you take a rest
under the pergola?

Everyone is standing here,
so I should too.

Moreover,

welcoming the Northern Liang
diplomatic corps

concerns our nation's prestige.

I dare not be lax.

You make a good point.

Looks like I was being narrow-minded.

Absolutely not.

You were just concerned about me.

Report!
Northern Liang emissaries have arrived!

(Mingde Gate)

(Northern Liang)

(Mingde Gate)

(Yemu Jing,
Third Prince of Northern Liang)

Welcome, Your Highness.

It must have been a tiring journey.

(Capital)
His Majesty has prepared a feast

in the palace to welcome your arrival.

Please come with us
to enter the capital.

I wish to do so.

But the gate is too small.

My imperial tents won't fit through.

There is even a woman?

I am Mu Zhuohua, the political observer
of the Ministry of Rites.

I am also a member
of the reception team.

Greetings, Your Highness.

Are the men in Southern Chen
that incompetent?

I can't believe
you let a woman be an official.

I am Shen Jinghong, the administrator
of the Ministry of Revenue.

Since you come from afar,

you must be unfamiliar with my nation.

His Majesty's political
and military achievements

benefit the whole nation.

For men

and women alike.

Therefore,

belittling women is out of the question,

let alone

treating women as slaves.

So it is not uncommon
for women to be an official

in our imperial court.

Precisely.

Men and women
are equal in Southern Chen.

Your Highness,
you don't know about Southern Chen

just as we don't know
about Northern Liang.

Here in Southern Chen,
we are a peaceful nation.

There is no burglary or theft.

It is my first time seeing people
bringing along their houses

while traveling.

It's not like we are snails.

How dare you!

How dare a lowly official

not show any respect?

Is this how the Southern Chen
respects someone superior?

Respect comes from the heart.

The most superior people

would not feel disrespected

even if they dine and sleep in the open.

But those who are inferior

would not appear noble
even if His Majesty

welcomes them personally.

Watch your tongue.

Mu Zhuohua.

You impressed me.

It would be my honor.

This way, Your Highness.

How dare a lowly official

humiliate me in public like that

by using my background against me?

How dare she!

Your Highness.

A eunuch is here with a decree.

(Mute slave,
bodyguard of the diplomatic corps)

Your Highness.

Please bow to accept
the imperial decree.

"Prince Yemu,

since you have traveled
a long and arduous journey

to make it here,

I have specially prepared
a banquet in the palace

to welcome the emissaries.

I grant you

my permission."

Thank you, Your Majesty.

Your Highness.

By the law of Southern Chen,

weapons are forbidden
during an audience with His Majesty.

I would like to ask
for your cooperation.

What's the matter?

Is there something wrong

with the hand of my mute slave?

I am Yemu Jing from Northern Liang.

Greetings, Your Majesty.

At ease.

It must have been
an arduous journey to come here.

Thank you for your concern,
Your Majesty.

Master Huiming was a highly virtuous
senior monk of Northern Liang.

It is our honor to present this Sarira

to Your Majesty.

I dare not complain.

Southern Chen is truly lucky

to receive this treasure.

Take a seat.

Thank you, Your Majesty.

Prince Yemu.

Welcome to my nation.

You've got quite the nerve.

Do you think it was your place

as a low-ranking observer to speak
at the city gate earlier today?

My Lord.

Subjects must defend their ruler.

He insulted the people of Southern Chen.

I spoke up to defend my nation

and showed patriotism.

You should be praising me, My Lord.

Yemu Jing

is atrocious.

Aren't you afraid of offending him?

He is in the lands of Southern Chen.

What can he do to me?

Furthermore,

I have you to protect me.

Am I right?

Then you must stay close to me.

Don't fall behind

in case he wants revenge.

Yes, My Lord.

Your Majesty.

To show our intentions to form a lasting
friendly relationship with Southern Chen,

I have specially prepared
a valuable gift.

Your Majesty.

This is my younger sister, Yemu Zhen.

She is 20 years old

and the most beautiful woman
in Northern Liang.

(Yemu Zhen, Princess of Northern Liang)

A honey trap.

What a disgrace.

Chen.

Your Majesty.

This is a sincere gift
from Northern Liang.

I hope you will accept it

and treat my sister well.

I appreciate the thought.

It's just that Princess Yemu
is still so young.

I feel sorry

that she has to be
so far away from home.

Here's the thing, Your Majesty.

Northern Liang
will never take back a gift.

Otherwise, we would deem it
as disrespect.

If you are afraid
of mistreating my sister,

you can betroth her
to an imperial family member

who is of marriageable age.

I heard that Lord Ding

is still not married.

(This cunning fox of Northern Liang)

(is truly disgusting.)

I did not expect

such a huge difference
between the customs

of Northern Liang and Southern Chen.

I can't believe you would present

a woman as a gift.

Since this is a sincere gift
from Northern Liang,

it would be rude of us to decline.

We will definitely treat her well.

Your Majesty.

I would like to ask you to take
Yemu Zhen in as your goddaughter.

Lord Ding.

That is a good idea.

Princess Yemu
is a princess in Northern Liang.

She will still be a princess here
in Southern Chen.

She will not be mistreated.

His Majesty and the Empress will also

get her a good teacher

to teach her the etiquette
and culture of Southern Chen

to refine her overall qualities.

That will also

do justice to her title
as the most beautiful woman in the world.

Father.

I think Princess Yemu and I
will get along.

How about letting her stay with me?

Not only can I take care
of her daily necessities,

but I can also
show her around the capital.

Good.

I approve.

In that case,

I shall thank you, Your Majesty.

Lord Ding.

You and I are considered
old acquaintances.

I brought lots of good wine
from Northern Liang with me.

I would like to catch up with you.

Do I have the honor of doing so?

You are my guest.

I should be the host.

Northern Liang is good
at martial arts and hunting.

How about you joining me
at the hunting ground?

That would also make
your emissaries feel at home.

What do you think?

Lord Ding.

You shall entertain Prince Yemu
on my behalf tomorrow

as the host.

I will comply, Your Majesty.

Thank you, Your Majesty.

My Lord.

That's a beautiful woman.

Don't you think it is a pity?

Why?

Are you feeling sorry for me?

You said that you adored me.

Was it all a lie?

I obviously believe

that you are not someone superficial.

You won't be easily tempted by beauty.

I want to be with you

to keep going forward.

♪The water hides the reflection
of the full moon♪

I know

that you treat me sincerely.

Here, My Lord.

Try it.

♪In this vast galaxy,
your eyes sparkle like the white snow♪

♪The night rain wakes up the sparrow♪

Are you worried that it's poisoned?

I will test it for you.

♪Afraid of adding more twists and turns♪

I have also once been superficial.

My Lord, that was so clever of you.

You invited Yemu Jing instead.

Do you have something else in mind?

What do you think it is?

I think

the ultimate goal of Northern Liang

is to prepare for war.

They still dare not act rashly.

That is because they know

that you are guarding Southern Chen.

That is why I think they visited

to find out

if you are healthy enough

to lead the army.

You are right.

He thinks Southern Chen
and Eastern Xia formed an alliance

to fight against Northern Liang.

That's why he risked
coming to Southern Chen

under strained circumstances
while fighting to be appointed

as the Crown Prince.

He wants to find out my real condition.

But, My Lord, if Yemu Jing

learns that he has been tricked,

would he be furious?

Since he has fallen into my trap,

I will make sure he is under my thumb.

My Lord.

You have such great foresight.

But your health...

I am unable to go with you,

but I will prepare
enough supplies for you.

Supplies?

I will make sure they are delivered

before you set off tomorrow.

All right.

In that case,

bring those supplies personally

and follow me tomorrow.

I'm coming with you?

My Lord,
we have arrived at Zhuque Street.

That's settled, then.

I will go with you tomorrow.

Please request

a leave of absence
with His Majesty for me.

I should get going.

My Lord.

Where is Chen?

My Lord.

The Northern Liang emissaries
are hunting in the woods.

First Prince is laying out
the tents for resting.

All right.

Yes.

I didn't expect
His Highness to arrive first

and have everything settled.

Chen dislikes people from Northern Liang,

but he has treated
the Northern Liang diplomatic corps

with great hospitality

as the host.

He has improved a lot.

Where is Mu Zhuohua?

She said she felt sick
from the bumpy journey.

So she went to the riverside
to freshen up.

My Lord.

That's the way to the riverside.

My Lord!

Going to Mu Zhuohua again.

Lord Ding.

Yemu Zhen is seriously such a bother.

Your Highness.

That's a romantic affair between them.

You should just stay out of it.

A romantic affair, you say?

I don't think so.

It is clearly an affair
between two nations.

You were willing
to use women as leverage,

but Southern Chen
was unwilling to accept it.

My Lord.

Stay still.

Your Highness.

Now isn't a good time.

Don't read too much into it.

Look at your disheveled appearance.

It will taint the prestige
of Southern Chen officials.

Then why did you

do something like this yourself?

It is called...

Showing respect to those with talent.

Who is that?

You are now the goddaughter
of His Majesty.

So you should address Lord Ding
as your uncle.

You are sensible.

I'm sure you know what it means
to excuse yourself.

You...

Speaking of which,

is Northern Liang about to lose?

Well, My Lord.

My Lord.

She has left.

I see. The falling flowers
yearn for love,

but the heartless brook ripples on.

You are good at playing hooky.

I like the rippling waters.

My Lord.

It was a slip of the tongue.

His Highness said civil officials

didn't have to remain at our posts

as long as we don't wander off.

It's alright.

My Lord.

Is there any progress?

Hawk claw hook?

I remember that the wounds
on Deputy General Yuan

were caused by it.

The casting technique of it
is from Northern Liang.

You showed intentions
to make peace with Eastern Xia.

But it was actually
to lure Northern Liang out.

You intend

to find the owner
of this hawk claw hook.

Getting an answer

will not be easy.

My Lord.

I can give you some suggestions.

Prince Yemu.

You win some battles, and you lose some.

You can't be a sore loser, can you?

Lord Ding.

I have won every battle in recent years.

How can I be a sore loser?

Instead,

I wonder if your skills have regressed.

Prince Yemu.

If you want to find the answer,

how about trying it yourself?

We have a banquet today.

I think we'd better compete over wine.

Lord Ding.

Jing.

Why do you look like a mess?

The banquet will begin soon.

Your Highness,
how about returning to your tent

to freshen up?

After all, you represent Northern Liang.

Your Highness, are you alright?

I'm fine.

It's said in the secret letter

that Liu Yan hasn't practiced
martial arts for years.

Possibly due to the poison residue
of the Yuanluo Flower.

But based on his vigor earlier,

he doesn't look weak at all.

Then does he still
have poison in him or not?

We will find out at the banquet.

If he really suffered internal injuries,

I doubt

he would keep drinking
with a straight face.

Regardless,

I cannot rest assured
with none of my people

around Liu Yan.

But Lord Ding
is unresponsive like a rock.

Even with my aggressive approach,

he never took a glance at me.

But he treats
that female official differently.

I saw it with my own eyes.

Jing.

What should I do?

If the soft approach doesn't work,

we will just use force.

I have released that mute slave.

I will see

if this sheep

can make the wolves

tear each other apart.

Uncle.

I know you are trying
to intimidate Yemu Jing

so that he won't act rashly.

But his wine

is clearly a trap.

Why would you invite him to drink?

Worry about yourself first.

Yemu Jing is very cunning.

Do you really want
to have petty fights with him?

Well, he got on my nerves.

My Lord. Your Highness.

Mu Zhuohua?

What are you doing here?

I...

I called her over to treat your wound.

Uncle.

I'm perfectly fine. Look.

Cut it out.

Go ahead.

Yes, My Lord.

But, Uncle...

Your Highness.

Physicians treat patients the same
regardless of gender.

Moreover,

I have already treated your wound
last time.

Be gentle.

How can a girl

be so rough?

Do you want me to proceed?

Such a bother.

How are you going to get married?

Your Highness.

You may talk less

while I treat your wound

so as not to waste your energy.

Yemu Jing

has spines on every inch of his body.

He is basically
a reincarnation of a hedgehog.

My Lord.

The wound on His Highness did reopen,

but it is not that serious.

I have changed the wound dressing.

All right. I am fine.

You may leave.

I have important things
to discuss with my uncle.

Your Highness, Yemu Jing

must be up to no good.

I think you'd better check.

How big of a wave can he make?

He was defeated by me.

Chen.

You are in charge of the banquet.

You should carry it through.

Uncle.

Are you kicking me out?

Focus on the big picture.

Why are you still here?

I have something
to discuss with His Lordship.

My Lord, is the iron hook

attached to the mute slave's left arm

similar to the hawk claw hook?

I have sent Zhijian to look into it.

Seeing that he has yet to return,

I'm assuming
that the mute slave got away.

What?

♪Unceasing love stalks my mind♪

♪Couldn't get over it♪

♪Memories touch the edges of our souls♪

♪Nowhere to anchor, lost in the expanse♪

♪We gaze at each other
in the drizzling rain♪

♪But you have gone without a trace♪

♪Leaving me all alone in the world♪

♪Like waves without a shore♪

♪Clearly you know♪

♪Clearly I understand♪

♪Clearly, our eyes brim
with muffled affections♪

♪For a hug, we burn our life♪

♪Searching for you
throughout the long journey♪

♪Clearly you know, clearly I understand♪

♪We swear to stay together
in every lifetime♪

♪For this heartbeat,
I can suffer for aye♪

♪Never part ways,
we made this promise long ago♪

♪Love and hate entwined, unforgettable♪

♪Even if we are far apart♪

♪Two souls embrace in chaos♪

♪Impossible to erase, destiny's light♪

♪Clearly you know♪

♪Clearly I understand♪

♪Clearly, our eyes brim
with muffled affections♪

♪For a hug, we burn our life♪

♪Searching for you
throughout the long journey♪

♪Clearly you know♪

♪Clearly I understand♪

♪Our minds occupied with each other♪

♪For this heartbeat♪

♪I can suffer for aye♪

♪Want to have one more glimpse of you,
even just for a second more♪