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[My Fair Princess]

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♫ When the mountains no longer have ridges ♫

♫ When the river water no longer flows ♫

♫ When time stops, and night and day are one ♫

♫ When all of heaven and earth ceases to exist ♫

♫ Still, I won't let you go ♫

♫ I won't let you go ♫

♫ Your tenderness is the one thing I yearn for in this life ♫

♫ When the sun no longer rises ♫

♫ When the earth no longer spins ♫

♫ When the seasons no longer change ♫

♫ When all flowers and trees wither completely ♫

♫ Still, I won't part with you ♫

♫ I won't part with you ♫

♫ Your smile is the greatest thing I long for in this life ♫

♫ We will be each other's company, living without regrets ♫

♫ Urging our steeds onward, enjoying the marvels of this world ♫

♫ Let's make merry with wine and song, singing our hearts out ♫

♫ Latching onto the years of our youth with all our strength ♫

♫ We will be each other's company, living without regrets ♫

♫ Urging our steeds onward, enjoying the marvels of this world ♫

♫ Let's make merry with wine and song, singing our hearts out ♫

♫ Latching onto the years of our youth with all our strength ♫

♫ We will be each other's company, living without regrets ♫

♫ Urging our steeds onward, enjoying the marvels of this world ♫

♫ Let's make merry with wine and song, singing our hearts out ♫

♫ Latching onto the years of our youth with all our strength ♫

♫ We will be each other's company, living without regrets ♫

♫ Urging our steeds onward, enjoying the marvels of this world ♫

♫ Let's make merry with wine and song, singing our hearts out ♫

♫ Latching onto the years of our youth with all our strength ♫

I just thought of another thing that might put us at risk.

What is it?

Ziwei is too outstanding.

Royal Father is clearly very fond of her.

We all know that she is his real daughter

and so does Ziwei.

However, Royal Father doesn't know that.

This is exactly what I'm worried about.

Not good enough! We must tell the truth now.

Not now.

Xiao Yanzi is in a precarious situation now.

She has too many enemies.

The slightest mistake will get her beheaded.

Royal Mother will make use of every rule

in the book to kill her.

We need to figure out a plan to help Ziwei and Xiao Yanzi

secure an amnesty decree from His Majesty,

which ensures that no matter what they do,

they will be pardoned from death.

And then, we'll reveal the truth.

How can such a decree be obtained?

His Majesty will never give out such a decree.

It's not impossible.

The secret patrol will be a good opportunity.

Everyone will be together night and day.

If they perform well, we'll put in some good words.

It might just work, who knows?

Both Ziwei and Xiao Yanzi have what it takes.

His Majesty is bound to like them.

There is hope. There is!

Your heads are getting muddled because of your worries.

As for me, I'm the most objective and logical one right now.

Just listen to me! Things won't go wrong.

However, Xiao Yanzi has yet to memorize "An Old War-Song."

What do we do?

The three of us need to think of a way

to help her memorize it quickly.

Memorize it quickly?

Striking the sword upwards

represents, "Hiking mountains to observe beacons at dawn."

A slash of the sword

represents, "Horses drink by the river at dusk."

This advancing strike

represents, "People shudder as the sandstorm nears."

Turning and swerving,

represents, "Through her pipa, the princess broods."

Xiao Yanzi, let's learn these four lines first.

That looks fun!

"Hiking mountains to observe beacons at dawn."

"Horses drink by the river at dusk."

She's getting it!

This method works! Who thought of it?

This is called, "Desperate times call for desperate measures."

I suppose this can be considered targeted teaching.

What's next?

"People shudder as the sandstorm nears."

"Through her pipa, the princess broods."

As His Majesty decrees, the sandstorm nears.

Through reciting poetry, the princess broods.

She's even changing the words.

It shows she's improving, isn't she?

As I see, it's more like, as His Majesty's hears, his face will be like a dark storm.

Through being grounded, the princess broods.

"In the wild, not a city light is in sight."

"Rain and snow cover the boundless desert."

"The wailing swallow soars across the sky."

This move is, "Tears of Hu soldiers fall incessantly."

Wild men...

What about the wild men?

It's not "wild men" but "in the wild."

Picture this!

You are striking with force

to take down all the enemies ahead.

Even the cities and villages all collapsed.

What comes after then?

It's something to do with snow and desert.

"Rain and snow cover the boundless desert."

Imagine this!

Brandishing the sword is like dancing snowflakes that blends into the desert.

The enemies will have nowhere to run.

That's what "Rain and snow cover the boundless desert," means.

I get it! I get it!

Enemies outnumber me in the wild.

Swordplay like snowflakes and the desert.

You can't dodge this today anymore.

Let me hear the poem!

Sure! I've already memorized it well.

"Hiking mountains to observe beacons at dawn."

"Horses drink by the river at dusk."

As His Majesty decrees, the sandstorm nears.

Turn and swerve...

What are you boys doing?

That was wrong! I meant, "People shudder as the sandstorm nears."

Through reciting poetry, the princess broods.

Go on!

Royal Father, the next few lines are a bit difficult.

I have to use a sword to help me out.

What? What does reciting poems have to do with a sword?

I can use a twig in place of a sword.

Royal Father, let me start from the beginning.

"Hiking mountains to observe beacons at dawn."

"Horses drink by the river at dusk."

"People shudder as the sandstorm nears."

"Through her pipa, the princess broods."

Enemies... Enemies in the wild outnumber me.

No, it's...

It's... Swordplay like the snow and desert.

"The wailing swallow soars across the sky."

"Tears of Hu soldiers fall incessantly."

The Jade Gate is still locked.

So kill them all, a whole cartload!

Enough, enough!

All that dancing around but you still made a mess of the poem.

I have no idea what you guys are doing.

Royal Father, you should've given me an easier poem.

This poem has nothing to do with my daily life.

All the lines are so long.

I memorize one line, then forget the last.

It's so hard to memorize.

One moment it's the Hu men, the next, it's wild men.

One moment it's snowing, then it's a desert.

One moment it's dawn, the next, it's dusk.

There's no emperor but there's a princess.

This kind of poem only confuses my brain and my tongue.

It's really so difficult to memorize.

Then what was that game of charades, all about?

Please let this slide, Your Majesty.

This was a failed teaching method.

We thought we could help Her Highness memorize the poem as a swordplay manual.

Who knew she ended up learning the swordplay but not the manual.

A swordplay manual?

Who created it?

I'm impressed that you thought of it.

All right! Let me know if you all think Xiao Yanzi passed.

It's already a miracle that she got the first four lines right.

"The wailing swallow soars across the sky."

"The Hu soldiers' tears fall incessantly."

These two lines were good, too.

Your Majesty, she did make more mistakes towards the end,

but she did get "Jade Gate" right.

Are you all saying that's considered a success?

Can't Ziwei do it on my behalf?

On your behalf? Don't be silly!

Your Majesty, please allow me to recite a poem for the princess.

Please give her a pass if Your Majesty likes it.

If you don't, then make her study it again. How about it?

You'll recite another poem?

Yes, another one.

Go on! I'll have to listen first.

I think, since everyone is in a good mood and excited for the upcoming trip,

let's not recite "An Old War-Song."

That poem is way too depressing.

We're experiencing peace and prosperity in the country now.

Why reciting such a sad poem?

Sure! Don't do that poem.

Let's go with a cheerful one. Recite it for us!

Yes, Your Majesty.

"The spring clouds hover

as a boat sails on the vast South Lake.

Glancing back is a sea of emerald greens,

where red plum flowers appear up close.

Comparable even to the Ni Huang scroll,

a pavilion stands in the misty rain.

Wishing to hear Li Mou's flute

resonate through the Crystal Palace under a moonlit sky."

This is my poem!

I can't believe you actually know how to recite my poem.

Yes, please forgive my brazenness.

I didn't manage to replicate Your Majesty's charm.

Do you know when I wrote this poem?

It was on your 16th year of reign in February,

during your first trip to Jiangnan.

You wrote the poem as you toured the South Lake.

Xiao Yanzi, your helper is too skilled.

I surrender!

All right! I'll give you a pass.

Great! That's great!

As for the swordplay manual...

The idea is pretty good.

It's too bad that the student is terrible.

What was it... "As His Majesty decrees, the sandstorm nears?"

"Through reciting poetry, the princess broods."

Young Miss, you're going on the secret patrol with His Majesty.

You should take me, too.

Since joining your family at eight years old,

I've never been away from you.

Now, you're leaving me alone in the palace.

How will I spend my days?

I'll be worrying the whole time, and be unable to eat or sleep.

Jinsuo, I can't bear to part with you, either.

However, I'm going on this trip as Xiao Yanzi's servant.

A servant bringing another servant,

that's unacceptable, how anyone looks at it.

I was about to ask His Majesty for permission

but I was afraid of complicating things.

And so...

I still couldn't bring myself to ask.

Can you just give it a try?

You and Xiao Yanzi are both maids.

It shouldn't matter if His Majesty takes one more.

Jinsuo, don't worry!

I'll look after Ziwei on the trip.

I'll do your part to treat her very well.

I'll cover her up with clothes when it's cold

and undress her when it's hot.

I'm more worried because you're the one who is doing it.

Can you have a little faith in me?

Promise me then!

You won't cause her any stupid troubles.

What do you mean "stupid troubles?"

Say, if you fight with others and drag her into it?

Jinsuo, I'm going on a trip with Royal Father.

Why would I be fighting out of the blue?

I wouldn't be so sure.

Jinsuo, you have my word.

I'll protect myself.

I won't get sick, get into any accidents,

nor get hurt, okay?

Then how long will you be away?

His Majesty said about three months.

It will depend on the journey.

There's one thing that you must remember at all times.

What is it?

If you get a chance to tell His Majesty the truth while on the road,

you must seize it.

Don't overthink it and let the chance slip by!

I got it.

Be safe on the road!

Take good care of yourself!

You, too.

Be careful of Her Majesty and Nanny Rong!

Jinsuo, stop being so sentimental.

Brush and count Ziwei's hair, and then count it again when she returns.

You can hit me if there's a strand missing.

Two strands missing? You can hit me twice.

How about that?

Even if I hit you, she'd have lost her hair still!

Even that can't satisfy you?

I'm done for.

This trip is going to be so tiring.

The weather is mighty grand.

It was a good idea to go for this trip.

No wonder Xiao Yanzi always asks to come out.

The air in the rural areas is indeed fresh and invigorating.

Xiao Yanzi, normally, it is Ziwei who sings for me.

Why don't you sing a song for us today?

Roya— Old Master Huang.

Why do you want me to sing for you?

Old Master Huang?

We're barely away from the palace and you've already given me a new surname.

- I'm Old Master Ai. - Yes, Old Master Ai.

My voice is nothing compared to Ziwei's.

It's all right, just sing!

All right.

♪ Small, little boy ♪

♪ Going to school with his backpack ♪

♪ Unafraid of the blazing sun ♪

♪ Unafraid of the wind and rain ♪

♪ Only afraid of being called lazy by my teacher ♪

♪ Too stupid and ashamed to go home to my parents ♪

♪ Lang-Li-Ge-Lang ♪

♪ Too stupid and ashamed to go home to my parents ♪

Teacher Ji, this song tells the story of her heart.

I get it!

It turns out that she knows fear after all.

I was afraid thatshe had no fear.

♪ Small, little girl ♪

♪ Going to class with her homework ♪

♪ Looking up, she sees rats ♪

♪ Looking down, she sees cockroaches

♪ Please don't ask me to write ♪

♪ I'll end up with nonsense like vibrant ladybugs on paper ♪

You're making fun of me? That's so mean!

What vibrant ladybugs on paper?

That time when you asked Xiao Yanzi to write "The Great Harmony,"

she asked me as she was writing,

"Why do the words 'vibrant ladybug' have so many strokes?"

When I took a closer look, they were actually "vagrant widow."

They seem to be having a jolly good time laughing and chatting.

Whereas I'm here worrying,

with my heart going a hundred miles a minute.

I don't know whether to be pleased or sad.

Stop worrying! Of course, you should be pleased.

Laughing like that means we're getting closer to our goal.

That's right!

♫ The sky is sunny today ♫

♫ Beautiful scenery surrounds us ♫

♫ Surrounds us ♫

♫ The butterflies are busy, and so are the bees ♫

♫ The birds are busy, and so are the clouds ♫

♫ Ah~ ♫

♫ The horses' hooves leave a floral fragrance ♫

♫ The horses' hooves leave a floral fragrance ♫

♫ The camels ahead cross in a herd ♫

♫ The camel bells are tinkling away ♫

♫ Tinkling away ♫

♫ Sounds of singing everywhere ♫

♫ The winds are singing, and so are the waters ♫

♫ Ah~ ♫

♫ Such boundless meadows, and endless skies ♫

♫ Such boundless meadows, and endless skies ♫

♫ Endless skies ♫

This hill is not well known but it gives off a humbling vibe.

A stroll is enough to bring peace to the mind.

I'm sure we're all hungry after such a long walk, am I not?

Where can we find some food?

Right now?

We didn't see any villages on our way here.

We'll need to get back in the carriage to go and find food.

If we speed up on the road, we shouldn't be far from Baihe Village.

However, the scenery here is marvelous.

If we could get some food and drinks here,

we could lay down a mat and take a rest.

Soak in the sky with our feet on the ground,

eating and drinking while admiring the view...

- Wouldn't that be amazing? - Let's do that then.

Erkang, Ertai, hurry and think of a way.

We have wine in the carriage.

Warm it up in a nearby house!

Meanwhile, look for something to eat.

If you two brothers can't do it, I could hunt for some wild hares.

I brought along my bow and arrows.

Yes. Luckily, we're generals.

You'll hunt for hares and I'll catch swallows.

Swallows? Please spare them!

I don't mean you.

Who cares? All swallows are family to me.

Whether it's hunting for wild hares or wild swallows,

- either one would take too long. - You're right!

I think, just leave it to us three musketeers!

I saw a farm nearby just now.

Xiao Yanzi, we should check it out.

I'm afraid men can't be trusted with food.

They don't know what's good to eat and what's not,

or what ingredients can or can't be used in cooking.

Besides, if we have to cook, we'll need to borrow crockery and utensils.

Don't forget about the condiments, too!

Yes, that's right.

We are the servants.

The masters should wait here.

We'll go and try our luck.

Go on! But don't come back empty-handed.

I feel like drinking wine already.

Rather than having the two of them go,

why don't the five of us go together?

- Sure! Let's go over there. - Let's go!

It's just there.

There are only vegetables, what if it's not to His Majesty's liking?

It's not like we have a choice.

We gathered everything we could find.

It'll be fine having the chicken and duck.

It will also be nice for His Majesty to try something new.

Xiao Yanzi, is the food ready?

What are you cooking?

It smells so good.

You have my stomach growling

and it's causing a ruckus.

I can't tell you the name of the dish.

Stop trying to be mysterious. Tell me!

It's called Beggar's Chicken.

When beggars steal a chicken, they cook it this way.

The name is indeed crude.

You could've cooked anything but why did you choose Beggar's Chicken?

Actually, it still has another name.

If you roast one, it's Beggar's Chicken;

but it's not if you roast two.

- Then what is it called? - It's called, "Lovebirds in Heavens."

Nicely done! "Lovebirds in the Heavens" is such a nice name.

What a beautiful name for the dish!

Now, I feel bad eating it.

- It's done! - It's done?

Dig it out!

Be careful, it's hot!

So amazing!

Looks nice!

Here! The food is ready.

- Come on. - It smells so delicious.

- Dig in! - Yes, let's eat.

- Smells so good! - Come! Sit down and eat.

- It's good. - It tastes good.

- Sit and eat. - Delicious!

This "Lovebirds in Heavens"

is delectable.

Ziwei, what is this red-stemmed green leaf dish you've prepared?

The colors are nice.

The exact name of the dish is "Red-lipped Parakeet."

What "Red-lipped Parakeet?"

Isn't it just spinach?

Mr. Er, you should be more sentimental while eating out in nature.

If Ziwei calls this "Red-lipped Parakeet,"

- then that's what it must be. - That's right!

The problem with generals like you is that you lack imagination.

It's delicious.

I've never tasted anything better.

We have "lovebirds" and "parakeets" here.

It looks like we have a close affinity with flying poultry today.

As long as you're not eating braised swallows or steamed swallows,

I don't care what creatures end up in your bellies.

Great food, great story, great fun, and great aesthetics.

When it comes to food, it's all about looks, smell, and taste.

But we've added sound to it, too.

Coming on this trip has truly been a blessing.

Yes, the servant, Ziwei, is eloquent and graceful.

How about me, Teacher Ji?

You? You're all talk, with no heart.

Old Master, you're being biased!

Xiao Yanzi is improving.

Come, let's drink.

The dish is ready.

Old Master, this is what we whipped up at last minutes.

We made do with what we had in this rural place.

This is a plain dish but it has a good name.

It's called, "Swallow's Nest."

-Yes, yes, yes. - Let's try!

Let's see what "Swallow's Nest" is.

This is called, "Bittersweet Memories."

This is named, "Gentle Crane."

This should be "Singing Oriole."

Lovely, lovely! Let's give it a try.

- Come, taste them! - Xiao Yanzi.

Come, one more.

- Here you go! - What's this?

This is named, "Phoenix Touring the Phoenix Peak."

Master, you try.

Have a taste...

Here you go, Master!

Thank you.

Ziwei, what is this?

This is...

"The Non-Returning Yellow Crane."

"The Non-Returning Yellow Crane?"

How amusing!

It is indeed gone for good!

Come... come... come!

Ziwei, tell me what this is!

That is...

This is "The River Flows as the Phoenix Vacates."

Nice one!

Ziwei, you have my respect!

Excuse me! Did something happen? Why is it so busy?

You guys must be from out of town, don't you? That's why you haven't heard.

Today, the Du family's daughter, the most beautiful woman in town, is throwing a ribbon ball to find a husband.

Everyone in the town has gone to see the spectacle.

Hurry, hurry! I want to see it, too.

I've never see anyone throwing a ribbon ball to find a husband.

- I'm going. - You can't just go.

You have to ask the master if he'd like to go first.

A ribbon ball for a husband? I've never seen it. Let's take a look!

- Okay. - Let's go.

[Yuanxiu Parlor]

Come up!

Ziwei, let's get closer.

We can see better.

Come on out.

You two, don't get too excited!

Stay with the group!

He's right! You're pushing around like a headless chicken.

Young Master, I heard this lady's a beauty.

You lot should seize the chance.

When she throws the ball, jump as high as you can.

It should be very easy for you.

I can help if you can't catch it. Okay?

Be serious! This is not a game.

Stay far away from the ribbon ball. You hear me?

However, this is a rare opportunity.

Apart from Erkang, you and Ertai have no reason not to participate.

If the lady is indeed beautiful, I'll get it done for you.

As I see, this event is a trap.

Young Master, perhaps we should leave.

Xiao Yanzi, why can't Erkang take part? Explain it to me!

It's because...

It's because Erkang... in his heart—

[Yuanxiu Parlor]

Look! Here comes the beauty.

She's so gorgeous.

I wonder who will be the lucky person to catch the ribbon ball today.

Everyone, do your best!

I heard the Du family has already prepared the hall.

- Really? - Once someone catches the ball,

he'll be marrying her straight away.

- Really? - Isn't that too risky?

Yes, but the lady is already 22 this year.

Because she's such a beauty, she kept refusing others' proposals.

- Is that so? - Master Du knows he can't waste any more time.

That's why they resorted to this.

He's leaving the marriage in God's hands.

Ms. Du, over here!

- Throw it here! - Over here!

- Ms. Du! - Beautiful Ms. Du!

Ms. Du...

Remember to throw the ball over here!

She's really stunning.

Less so than someone.

Yes, less so than someone.

Less so than someone!

- Go away! - Get lost!

Young Master, please spare some money.

My elderly mother is sick and my grandfather is 80 years old.

We hardly get by, day to day.

If you could show me some kindness, I, Qi Zhigao,

would be so grateful.

Thank you, Miss. Thank you, both of you.

Ladies and gentlemen, fellow neighbours and friends,

today, my daughter, Du Ruolan,

will be throwing a ribbon ball to find her husband!

Any single man who is not married and between the age of 18 to 25,

anyone at all, will marry my daughter immediately if he catches the ball!

If the man who catches the ball is already married

or not of the right age, Ruolan will throw the ball again.

I urge the married men or those not of the right age

not to fight for the ball.

Now, let's begin!

Throw it to me!

Don't push!

Who has caught the ball?

I think it's the beggar.

- No way! - Look!

How could it be the beggar? - You pushed me.

Move aside! Who's the guy?

- Who is the lucky guy? - It really is the beggar.

Give way, please.

The ball fell on him.

What's your name again?

I'm Qi Zhigao.

Qi Zhigao?

The groom is Qi Zhigao!

Qi Zhigao! Qi Zhigao! Qi Zhigao! Qi Zhigao! Qi Zhigao!

This doesn't count. Throw it again!

Why doesn't it count? Didn't you say it yourself?

As long as the man is not married and of the right age, then he's the one.

Do you have a wife? How old are you?

I don't have a wife and I'm 20 this year.

However, let's just forget it since they think I'm unworthy.

I'm nothing but a poor man.

I'm in no position to marry.

I'll return the ribbon ball.

I dare not take what I'm unworthy of.

Stop there!

A real man should keep his word!

He's the right age and he's single.

He fits the criteria you set so why are you going back on your word?

How many times does your daughter have to throw the ball?

- How many suitors are you after? - Where did this rude girl come from?

You're lecturing me?

Yes, I am.

You're belittling him and not keeping your word!

You've committed... committed...

You've committed the crime of deceiving His Majesty!

What? What is the crime of deceiving His Majesty?

Where is His Majesty?

- I will throw the ball as many times as I like! - Be quiet!

Let me speak!

Qi Zhigao, you sound like a smart man.

- Have you studied? - I studied since I was a child.

However, I'm just a useless scholar.

Who said that? Have you taken the exam?

I took the village test.

After that, I failed to advance.

You're still young with a bright future ahead.

Don't give up too easily!

I happened to pass through and witnessed this event.

I'm afraid I'll be butting in.

Mr. Du, don't look down on the poor!

Qi Zhigao looks to me like someone who will accomplish great things.

Since God has chosen your son-in-law, you should just accept it.

Fu Lun, give him a congratulatory gift.

Yes.

- This is from my master. - What a hefty gift!

After you get married, make sure you continue taking the exams.

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♫ I can't blame anyone for my broken heart ♫

♫ Because meeting you was perfect ♫

♫ It doesn't matter even if my tears run dry and my heart burns into ashes ♫

♫ I'll break free from my cocoon to fly away with you ♫

♫ But I fear you'll leave and never return ♫

♫ Though it's already good enough that you once loved and cared for me, and had me in your heart ♫

♫ As I soar to you, the rain gently falls ♫

♫ Like your warm embrace around me ♫

♫ I'll soar to you, no matter the distance ♫

♫ Though the journey is full of pain and tears ♫

♫ As I chase you, the wind gently blows ♫

♫ If you have no resentment, I have no regrets ♫

♫ Love is so beautiful. My heart is intoxicated ♫

♫ By the feeling of being loved ♫

♫ I can't blame anyone for my broken heart ♫

♫ Because meeting you was perfect ♫

♫ It doesn't matter even if my tears run dry and my heart burns into ashes ♫

♫ I'll break free from my cocoon to fly away with you ♫