All language subtitles for EP05_ 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 5=

(This is a work of fiction.)

(Ten days
until the metropolitan examination)

♪Roaming freely
through the cycles of time♪

Please take a look.

These are the poetry collections
of Mr. Shen Jinghong.

- I'd like to have one.
- Thank you.

I will have one too.

Thank you.

"Perhaps ignorant people would fabricate
something they're oblivious to,

but I don't commit myself to that."

"I listen a lot

and select the best to learn from."

"I read a lot

and study them by heart."

♪In an ardent and liberated soul♪

♪Over thorny roads,
across treacherous heights♪

♪With whom do I travel along?♪

(Metropolitan Examination)

(Seven days to go)

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

(Six days to go)

(Five days to go)

(Shen Jinghong)

Thank you.

♪Moments turn into eternity,
fleeting years become forever♪

♪Despite the long journey ahead,
the light within♪

♪Never dims♪

♪Because someone is waiting for me♪

(Four days to go)

(Three days to go)

Young Lady.

Young Lady.

Young Lady, we should go now.

Come on.

- Where are we going?
- Fuyun Temple.

Fuyun Temple.

- No, I don't want to.
- Hurry up.

We're running late.

Come on.

- Why are we late?
- You'll know it later.

Come on.

"Long tresses draped by her face lazily,

the moon shines upon the pear blossoms.

Moaning for her loved one dearly,

when will you be back, my love?"

I can't believe Shen Jinghong

actually composed such an amorous poem.

And yet people revered him
as Mr. Jinghong.

My, my.

This is disgraceful.

Young Lady.

But you were reading his poem
with such zeal.

Because

I'm not a demure lady

like others.

You keep mentioning

how much
you appreciate Mr. Jinghong too.

Well, because Mr. Jinghong

is our cash cow.

Naturally, I admire him.

There's no way
I'm mistreating my cash cow.

Why do you take me here to Fuyun Temple

this early morning?

It's said that prayers made here
will be answered.

Today's the Buddha's birthday.

All of the disciples
come here to offer incense

and pray for their success
in the examination.

Everyone comes seeking blessings
from Bodhisattva,

but only limited
qualification spots exist.

Which one should
Bodhisattva give her blessing to?

You have given Bodhisattva a hard time,
you know?

Needless to say,
the most sincere believer will be blessed.

By the way, Young Lady,

you must watch your words

when we pray before Bodhisattva.

People know that fame is nothing
but immaterial.

Still, everyone yearns for it.

The more, the better.

Praying for nothing at Fuyun Temple.
[*"Nothing" and "fuyun" are homophones.]

What a unique turn of mind.

Young Lady.

Kneel at the center

so that Bodhisattva
can see you right away.

Merciful Bodhisattva,

please bless Young Lady

with the top place in the examination.

If not, the second place is good too.

Also, please bless her

with a healthy, safe, and long life.

May she lead a happy life.

Isn't that too much to ask

with your paltry offering?

It's greedy, though.

Merciful Bodhisattva,
I don't have much money.

But as long as you can bless Young Lady,

I can do anything for you.

Young Lady, what wish did you make
to Bodhisattva?

Everyone here seeks blessings
from Bodhisattva.

And she has to respond to each of them.

I wish Bodhisattva
to be happy every day.

Young Lady, Madam Lu told me

there will be a Fuyun Poetry Gathering

at Liuyun Pavilion later.

Perhaps we get to witness

Mr. Jinghong
with his marvelous poems here.

So I'm bringing you here.

You can memorize all his poems

and transcribe them
into another collection for sale.

Juli, I'll leave this task to you.

My stomach hurts.

I got a stomach ache.

- You have to handle this now.
- Young Lady, wait.

Young Lady!

Greetings, My Lord.

Why are you here?

Did you hint me to come
to the back mountain

when you showed the back of your head

to me just now?

Did I guess wrong?

Your explanation is unconvincing.

Well, then.

Because I think

everywhere else is crowded,
except for the back mountain.

Maybe you wouldn't want
to speak with me

in a crowded place.

That's why I came here to try my luck.

And I'm truly lucky.

Do you even believe in luck?

You didn't show any sign of sincerity

before Bodhisattva just now.

People seek blessings from Bodhisattva,

but I wish her a happy life.

In that case,

aren't I the one
who treats Bodhisattva the best?

Why didn't you seek blessings

like others did?

I'd rather seek blessings from you

than from Bodhisattva.

The examiner is right in front of me.

I mustn't waste the chance
that's nearer to me.

Please, Wen.

Thank you.

My Lord.

Why did you want to see me?

Where did you learn

about the Revival Powder?

My mother told me when I was little.

However, she only knew

a few ingredients
like the Immortal Fruit.

She had no idea
about the complete prescription.

I've sent men to ask all famous physicians
in the capital about it,

but no one heard
about the Revival Powder.

Not even the Imperial Academy of Medicine?

Why are you so sure

that it's from
the Imperial Academy of Medicine?

Ingredients of the Revival Powder
are precious,

especially the Immortal Fruit,

which is outrageously hefty.

I couldn't think of anyone else except for
the Imperial Academy of Medicine

to afford such precious herbs.

Besides,

I haven't heard about this prescription
from the commoners.

I've already looked into
the Imperial Academy of Medicine,

but nothing has been found.

Did your mother

make a mistake on this?

My Lord, let me tell you this.

My mother

didn't remember much

about her childhood times.

However, she had deep impressions
on particular memories

she had,

especially the Immortal Fruit.

Oh, right.

The Immortal Fruit.

My Lord,

you should look into its origin

and consumption

if you found nothing
about the prescription.

Immortal Fruit is a precious ingredient.

I suppose

only the royal families
of various nations have them.

In that case,

how did you identify the smell

on Yun Xiangyue's garment
as the Immortal Fruit?

Well...

My father heard

that the Immortal Fruit could help...

It could help to boost a man's vigor.

So he spent a fortune
to obtain one before

and recruited a famous physician
to study it.

I've seen it before
in my family's medical room.

It seems

that you got to witness
all kinds of exotic treasures

because of the affluent Mu family
in Jiangnan.

You flatter me.

My Lord.

You might find some clues

by looking into
the origin and consumption

of the Immortal Fruit.

This is a useful lead.

I will look into it.

However...

You are still suspicious.

(It's bound to happen, anyway.)

Bravo!

The affair of Jishan Hall
has been keeping me busy lately.

I will come if I have time.

Well played.

It's been some time since I played this.

Shen.

Is Shen going to make a performance too?

Maybe.

I don't know much about guqin.

However, the melody gave me

a sense of carefreeness

and boundlessness.

Greetings, Your Highness.

You flatter me,

Your Highness.

No need to feel constrained.

Please continue.

Be relaxed.

I came here to learn something too.

My Lord.

If the Revival Powder

is a unique prescription,

why would I dig my own grave

by revealing it to you?

Only you

and your mother know about this.

By any chance,

your mother created this?

My Lord.

It seems that you've run
a thorough background check on me.

I came from the Mu family in Jiangnan.

My mother was sold
into a house of ill repute

because of the family's downfall
in her early years.

She couldn't remember
her parents' names,

so she gave herself a name.

Afterward, my father
gave her a new name,

Gu Yixiao.

Mother, I read a poem today.
"Reminiscing my earlier time

when I departed, the willow
was drifting along with the breeze."

Mother, can you tell me

where you are from?

Like the fallen petals
from an unknown tree

outside the window,

I don't know where I came from.

The metropolitan examination

isn't your only goal
to come to the capital, right?

You seem to have known everything.

Why bother asking me?

That's your personal affair.

I wouldn't pry.

But

you should know

what I want.

My Lord.

I know about Revival Powder

because of my mother.

But as for how she came

to know about it,

I'm finding it

bizarre too.

Since I was little,
she taught me how to read, write.

She taught me medical skills

and life principles.

However, I'm clueless

about how she knew so much knowledge.

As of now,

she's buried six feet underground.

Where she came from

remains mysterious to me.

I'll be grateful to you

if you can find the answer for me.

All right.

My Lord.

Do I have your trust now?

No.

But I trust

the sincere love of the children
for their parents.

So, do you believe me or not?

"Like a homeless wayfarer,

I have nowhere to make port.

Eager to earn myself a great name,

yet times have failed me."

Well done!

This poem is good

and artistic.

However,

a hesitant man

wouldn't achieve something big.

Your Highness...

Come.

I heard that you're renowned

for your poetry talent in the capital,
Mr. Jinghong.

Why don't you grace us

with your new poems today?

Shizong.

I believe the First Prince came here

to help Shen Jinghong
garner more attention.

No need to be mad. Here.

I guess he's going to secure his place

on the top rank this year.

"My aspirations never once swayed
despite meritorious achievements.

Thousand years of history
have been left in oblivion.

I shall stand down
as the nation nestles in peace.

Triumphing above all names of this era."

What a marvelous one!

"Upon withered grass and frosty sand,

warriors are rapturous in bloodshed.

Yet Yin Mountain is shielded
from the clamor of war,

surrounded by clover meadows
with a serene moon on high."

Well said! Nice poem!

"Drunk in a dream, losing direction,

sunset is cut short
as Chinese francolins cry.

Gentle spring showers
fall onto the river,

I bid farewell to my friends
as red maple leaves pile up high."

Great poem!

Excellent!

"Low clouds urge the sun to set

and strong gusts curl the flags up.

- Wailing of swan geese at boundary halt,
- It's Mr. Jinghong.

I savor tea in the southern garden
peacefully.

A calm plume of smoke
around the amber sky,

- garrison stays guard at the frontier.
- Come with me.

And the expanse of the horizon

- appears serene and harmonious.
- Come on.

The lonely cloud astonishes the moon
from afar.

The old heroes now have grizzled hair."

His Lordship still wants
to meet Miss Mu,

which means they're still helpful to us.

Go with her and see
what she wants to say.

- "Never has he forgotten the great vow,
- Go.

- shan't return until peace is secured."
- Are you good at making mental notes?

Do you remember everything

Mr. Jinghong said just now?

Can you transcribe them for me?

I need them.

But

my handwriting is ugly.

It's fine, as long as
you can record everything.

Please. Please help me.

One more, Shen.

That's right. One more, Shen.

"Three thousand iron-armored knights,

a million war-flagged armies,

and sturdy soldiers

are ready to depart as the drum sounds.

An imposing valiance held within

and boasted with brilliant strategies.

Righteous loyalists stand tall

even though they are not young anymore."

"Gunpowder rampages cities
and walls collapse.

Embers reflect on war-hardened armors
lonely in the dead of night."

"White bones repose underneath the sand
along the homeward road.

The sound of the war bell
and temple drum heralds news of victory."

Did I write anything wrong?

No.

Did I miss out on something?

No.

But it hurts my eyes

to read your handwriting.

(Upon withered grass and cold sand,
warriors fight in bloodshed.)

I'm impressed by your
"Righteous loyalists stand tall

even though they are not young anymore."

I have indeed chosen the right person.

It was a reckless

and poor performance, Your Highness.

I prefer recklessness

over those feeble

and pretentious complaints.

Composing poetry
is just a trivial skill

for entertainment.

You're right.

I can tell you're ambitious

and patriotic.

You must be the pillar of the nation
in the future.

The metropolitan examination
is around the corner.

I shall look forward
to your performance.

Much obliged, Your Highness.

I didn't expect the First Prince
to be here.

I heard that His Highness
is interested in poetry,

especially borderland poems.

Besides, he likes martial arts
and is intrepid.

That's why he's close to you.

Everyone knows

that you treat the three princess

equally.

My Lord.

But Shen Jinghong
has a flawed reputation

recently.

Why did you bring him up
all of a sudden?

Shen Jinghong does make a name
for himself in the capital,

but he has made the scholars mortified.

He isn't well-regarded in the circle.

If His Highness intends
to help him develop his potential,

it's best if he can help him

to restore his reputation first.

How?

Even though Shen Jinghong's
literary talent

is known to the entire capital,

he lacks

some good lofty reputation.

Not only that,

many of his poems

only circulated among theaters.

But given his ambitious poems

about the borderland today,

he managed to ignite passion
and a sense of admiration

of those listeners.

What do all these

have to do with me?

My Lord.

His Highness cares about his man.

Could you please

be nice to me too?

Who sent you here?

Well,

I am always on your side, My Lord.

What do you want me to do?

My Lord.

There's been a price hike
in the capital recently,

especially for writing supplies.

Though I come from the Mu family,

I'm just an undesirable daughter
of a concubine.

I didn't bring much money

when I came to the capital.

Well,

I've been helping you a little

these days, right?

Truth be told,

even ladies in Xiaoqin Pleasure House

paid me two sycees for my treatment.

That day...

During the literary gathering
in Wenzheng Parlor,

I sat beside your table.

Do you remember what you said?

Did you

hear everything?

I did.

I know I've spoken my heart out

about my admiration for you.

Why do you ask

since you've heard it?

I feel shy.

Did you really speak your heart out?

Certainly.

My admiration and loyalty to you

are genuine.

The whole world can bear witness to it.

Do you admire me because I'm reckless,
and I took undeserved credit?

Well...

I thought

you were planning to lure the enemy
with yourself.

As the old saying goes,

the distinguished ones shouldn't
expose themselves in a vulnerable place.

I was worried about you.

Thank you, My Lord!

This is great!

Zhimo, you're so kind.

Zhimo!

Why...

I'm sorry.

I lost control of myself.

Does it hurt?

I didn't mean to sprain your arm.

I must send you to see a physician now.

Did you reattach your arm?

Zhimo, how brilliant of you!

My Lord.

Weirdly, Mu Zhuohua shows up here
at this time.

Besides,

she knows the secret
about the Revival Powder.

She's suspicious.

This matter

concerns the lives of 30,000 soldiers.

We need to test her again.

Understood.

Tonight, go and fetch Mu Zhuohua.

We're taking her

to Tiantong Mountain.

Are you suspecting

that she has something to do
with the mastermind behind it?

I'd like to find out

if this person

matches my suspicions.

I see, you're luring her into the trap

to kill two birds with one stone.

This is wise, My Lord.

(Jishan Hall)

Greetings, Your Highness.

I heard that you composed great poems

in Fuyun Poetry Gathering.

Your poetic talent
has greatly pleased my brother.

It's a pity that you weren't there,
Your Highness.

I was occupied with the affairs
of Jishan Hall,

and I couldn't make it this morning.

You must be tired, Your Highness.

Chen has a discerning eye

for talents.

It's not a bad thing

being noticed by him.

I should congratulate you.

After today's Fuyun Poetry Gathering,

you'll likely make a name for yourself.

It's because of your advice,
Your Highness.

Mr. Shen, you're a man of great talent.

I have plenty of collections
in my study.

You can read them

if you want.

Hopefully, you can triumph
in the examination

and represent scholars
from humble roots.

I appreciate that, Your Highness.

But concerning the current situation,

the tide of humble scholars

can't be turned by my effort alone.

But surely that's all the more reason
you should stand up first.

Someone has to take the first step

to inspire others to follow
in their footsteps.

I agree with you.

Your Highness.

Were you playing
the Immortal Seeking game?

Do you know this?

Not much.

Would you like to have a round with me?

I will,

as long as you wish.

Be honest with me.

Why did Lord Ding give you
so much money?

Did you curry favor with him?

I don't have the guts.

I just tricked him a little.

You see, Lord Ding

is a dangerous character

who doesn't trust others easily.

But the problem is,

we have to meet him

because of the Revival Powder.

What can I do, then?

You must gain his trust.

I realized

that although he's known
as the nefarious demon,

he's not homicidal

but an easy touch.

So,

I employed a bit of my wit today.

You managed to earn 500 taels today.

It's not merely wit.

It's wisdom.

Dealing with a dangerous

and strong opponent,

not only should I show my strength

but also some weaknesses.

A capable

but greedy subordinate

is more manageable.

If so, does Lord Ding trust you now?

How is that possible?

People who have experienced death

on the battlefield like him

won't place trust in others easily.

Therefore,

doing business with him

is the best way to deal with him.

However, the Revival Powder

really bugs me big time.

You assist him and he pays you money.

Why are you troubled?

I guess

he's investigating three leads now.

First, the record of the Immortal Fruit.

Second,

my mother's origin.

Third,

the body of Deputy General Yuan.

Juli, you know what?

My mother told me

that my grandfather used to serve
at the Imperial Academy of Medicine.

The record of the Revival Powder,

which even Lord Ding couldn't trace,

has appeared

in the medical book
left by my grandfather.

Could it be that this Revival Powder

was created by him?

That's quite possible.

Perhaps this is a secret prescription.

Oh no, this is bad.

What if Lord Ding gets revenge on me

once he discovers this?

This can't be.

Get revenge on you?

What should you do?
Why must he blame you

for the past grievances?

You said Lord Ding
has a coital difficulty.

You can treat his problem, so he can...

You must bite your tongue.

Last time,

Lord Ding was sitting beside us
at Wenzheng Parlor.

Well...

Can't we even talk here?

No.

We must watch our words

even when we're at home.

Who knows

if someone's eavesdropping on us now?

There is really someone outside.

Young Lady. Don't be afraid.
I'll check it out.

Go now.

We... We didn't badmouth Lord Ding!

Take the broom away.

Are you going to kill us
with your sword again?

Even if I do so,

the broom won't help much.

True, though.

What do you come here for?

You want my Young Lady
to treat His Lordship again?

Why?

Does Lord Ding not deserve this?

Of course, Lord Ding deserves it.

Of course, he does.

Juli.

Stay at home.

I go with him.

No.

I must tag along.

The horse is ready.

Do I have to ride a horse?

You can't ride a horse, so stay.

I can hold onto you.

The latest poetry collection
by Shen Jinghong will be printed soon.

Someone from the printing house

will send them over at any time.

You can't leave at this moment.

It'll be bad
if Mr. Shen loses his popularity

and his poetry collection
becomes unmarketable.

Will Mr. Jinghong lose his popularity
in such a short time?

After I top the examination,

he'll lose his popularity by then.

You're right, Young Lady.

You must be careful.

Come home early.
The examination is approaching.

Take care of our home.

Coming.

You must be very careful, Young Lady.

Take care of our house.

Let's go.

Slow down!

My Lord, here she is.

I didn't tell you to bring her here

in this way.

Isn't she great?

I bet she can ride a horse.

Just drop the act.

I can't ride a horse.

I really can't.

Forget it.

Pass your medicine chest to Zhimo.

You'll ride with me.

What?

Pass me the medicine chest.

All right.

Come on.

What...

What?

Come on.

I...

My Lord. My legs...

My legs are numb.

I'm having a cramp.

My Lord.

Where are we going?

I need you to check on

a dead body.

I'll double the reward.

My Lord, must I really go there?

The metropolitan examination
is around the corner.

I plan to study at home these days.

Besides,

I'm not a coroner.

Well,

this is beyond my knowledge...

Because I think

there is something on the body

that ordinary coroners can't identify.

You know something
about the Revival Powder, after all.

My Lord.

I'm afraid I might waste time

traveling back and forth,

and it may affect my performance
in the metropolitan examination.

We will get there in a day
if we ride faster.

In a day?

Why?

But...

If you're really that anxious,

we should depart now.

No, My Lord.

Can we

talk this out?

Please.

I mean

we must ride faster. Even faster.

Mu Zhuohua seems so unreliable.

It's His Lordship's order.

I know.

I doubt if she can help His Lordship.

She's so timid.

I bet she'll be trembling in her boots
when she sees the body,

let alone examine the body.

I think she's capable of that.

What if she's not?

She hides her skill.

You seem to believe her, though.

We should go now.

Hyah!

Hyah!

Greetings, My Lord.

Where's the body?

It's inside.

Show me the way.

Only skeletons are left.

My Lord.

We found a badge beside him

and it verifies the identity
of Deputy General Yuan.

(My father)

was loyal and brave all his life.
He would never betray his country.

Someone used my mother's
and my life to threaten him.

Come here.

This person has been dead
for more than five years.

There are a total of thirteen injuries
on the remains,

five of which are fractures.

They were caused
by a fall from a height.

Besides, there are eight scratches

that are deep into the bones

and contracted inwardly.

Possibly, it's caused by an iron weapon

resembling a hawk's claw.

Did you find anything?

My Lord.

Most of the wounds and scars

aren't fatal.

Are you saying

that you've found the fatal wound?

Look at it here, My Lord.

A needle mark.

I just saw this now.

You're thorough.

I'm ashamed of my mistake.

Please don't say that, sir.

It's likely to overlook this

since there are so many injuries.

I learned acupuncture techniques before.

Thus, I pay particular attention
to needle marks.

Please look over here, My Lord.

Another needle mark here.

It pierced from the frontal bone
to the occipital bone.

This is fatal.

Therefore,

this man was initially injured

by a hawk-claw-like weapon

and then pierced by a needle.

He fell off the cliff

and died

after suffering severe injuries.

The murderer had chased him tightly

and determined to kill him.

My Lord, I dare to ask,

who's this Deputy General Yuan?

Five years ago,

he sent me fake intelligence

during the war at Juma River.

Afterward,

his whereabouts were unknown.

A few days ago,

I tracked his daughter down.

I was told

that someone coerced him
with his wife and daughter.

And he was forced
to send out fake intelligence.

Yun Xiangyue is his daughter.

Yun Xiangyue?

♪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♪