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~ Moonrise by Lu Hu & Huang Yali ~
♫ The moonlight shines brightly on the strings of the zither that night ♫
♫ You and I are teetering on the edge of loneliness ♫
♫ Softly reciting the bygone days we cannot return to ♫
♫ Also floating in the air is a kite with a string that has snapped ♫
♫ The yearning stirs my heartstrings that night ♫
♫ Love and hate whimper quietly and unrestrainedly ♫
♫ To meet or not to meet, both are similarly on the edge of pain ♫
♫ That umbrella that shielded me from the rain was badly damaged ♫
♫ At moonrise, I meet with you ♫
♫ At moonset, I could not see you anymore ♫
♫ At moonrise, I endlessly yearn for you ♫
♫ At moonset... at moonset... ♫
♫ A millennium passes by rapidly... ♫
The Legend of Hao Lan
Episode 17
Royal Descendant, what are you doing here?
I am idling with nothing else to do. So I decided to weave a basket for my brushes and ink.
Your hands can be used to play the zither or write.
But you shouldn't be doing manual labor such as this.
In this world, there is no such thing that should or should not be done.
If the need arises, just do it then.
Rather, I almost forgot to ask you. Why are you here?
I'm here especially to express my thanks to you.
You want to thank me?
You helped us resolve a very big problem.
You all?
If it wasn't because of your help, Royal Descendant,
Lu Buwei would still not have been able to dispel His Majesty's suspicions till now.
Compared to Brother Lu, I'm just a useless person.
- I don't deserve any thanks from all of you. - No!
Lu Buwei is intelligent and decisive. No one can take advantage of him.
Royal Descendant, you are sincere and as receptive as an echoing canyon (open-minded and modest), others would not even consider taking advantage of you.
Then, in your opinion, who is better between the two of us?
Lu Buwei knows what could not be done but would still do it (using determination and willpower to take the less trodden path). [One of the Classics of Confucianism; by Philosopher Mencius]
He dares to brave the criticism and censure of the world.
Royal Descendant, you are sufficiently able and wise.
Yet you would never use that to harm others.
You know what could be done but would not do it (inaction is to conform to convention and letting things take its own course). [One of the Classics of Confucianism; by Philosopher Mencius]
So, naturally, you are much better.
But, the two of you are very much alike. Don't you think so?
Go on. Escape.
Escape?
The King of Zhao is determined to get what he wants.
If you don't want to be his imperial concubine,
this is the only option to take.
If we leave, what would happen to you?
In the past, without the two of you, I was still fine. Wasn't I?
That can't be done. The Qin and Zhao states are currently waging a war.
Royal Descendant, your life may be in danger at any time.
If the two of you were to stay behind, that would only end up as two more corpses.
Hesitancy may result in a disastrous outcome. [The Records of the Grand Historian; by Sima Qian, the father of Chinese historiography]
Go on. Go look for Lu Buwei.
He will tell you what should be done. Go immediately.
Also, from now on, don't look for me anymore.
This–
Sister Haolan. Master is done with the preparation.
We will proceed as planned.
Haolan.
Greetings to His Majesty.
There's no need for formality. I told you that many times.
First, I'll like to apologize to you.
I have been quite unwell. I'm afraid the conferment of title will have to be postponed.
Your Majesty. Before the official conferment of title, I have a request.
No... Why are you kneeling again?
What is it? Tell me quickly.
Being in Your Majesty's favor is really a blessing from heaven.
First, I should not have any more request.
But this is an important matter.
I would like to go home and visit my parents and family members.
I request Your Majesty's permission to leave the palace for a few days
to enjoy some familial bonds and at the same time, to also report to them about the conferment of title.
This is natural. Natural.
I will permit you to return to the Li Manor for three days.
Thank you, Your Majesty.
I am in no hurry. No hurry.
The good days are in abundance.
No hurry. No hurry!
Ah Yue.
Have you thought clearly? Once you shot the arrow, you can't get it back (once you started something, there's no turning back).
I will not regret this move.
Since you have already made up your mind,
I just want to say this.
Haolan, please take good care of yourself during the journey.
Xiaochun.
Why are you still staying in the palace?
I've thought about it repeatedly. If I could leave here one day,
I'll start the biggest clinic in the world,
make lots of money to live happily and freely daily.
A glass of good wine with two to three good friends.
Who cares who won the world and who descended to the netherworld!
This is really a pleasurable ideal.
It's just too bad that I'm in debt.
Before I clear my debt, I'll have to stay here.
In debt? Who do you owe?
Go on... Don't come back again.
Isn't it much better to be the world's number one commoner?
Command badge!
Let it go.
[ Imperial Sun Gate ]
What are all of you doing?
Haolan. You are back!
What are you doing...?
Mother doesn't want to see all of you.
Why are you so stubborn?
Everyone, leave!
You are too stubborn!
I'm stubborn? Father is forgetful but I never will forget.
I will forever remember how my mother died.
A life to compensate a life. I've already received my retribution.
A white-haired person (senior) sending off a black-haired person (young junior).
Is there anything that's worse than this?
Older Sister. It was all my fault.
If you are aware where you are in the underworld, please forgive me.
Dear Heaven! It was all my fault.
Why did you punish Xiuyu instead?
Whatever wrong there is, just come after me.
All the wrongs that Xiuyu had committed,
I'll repay them with the remainder of my lifetime.
I just want to beg you not to let Xiuyu be reborn into such a family again.
And where she'll have to undergo the same sufferings.
Haolan, your mother is the kindest woman in the world.
If she were still alive,
she would definitely not want to see you live your life with such deep-rooted hostility.
She is already in such a bad condition, but she still struggles to come here to seek forgiveness.
Even if she is the greatest sinner of all, you should still forgive her.
Haolan, I am willing to yield the position of the first wife.
After a hundred years (lifetime), to let your mother be buried next to your father.
You...
Let's immediately relocate your mother's tomb back to the cemetery of the Li family.
When she was alive, she was a member of the Li family.
She should also be buried there.
Are you really willing to relocate my mother's tomb?
I'm not asking for your forgiveness.
I'm just trying to atone for my wrongdoings.
If what I said today, and even if it's half a lie,
I'll subject myself to let the heavens strike me with thunder and suffer a horrible death.
Haolan, you should respect your mother's wish.
Your bedroom has been tidied up. Can you come back to stay?
No. I no longer have any relations with the Li family.
Now that Xiuyu is gone,
you are my only daughter.
Later, you will be my only successor.
You... Don't tell me you could steel your heart and let your father live his old age alone?
Father.
Please fulfill my wish for the last time.
Is that okay? I'm begging you.
[ Madam Li's Tomb ]
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Lady-in-waiting Li. We'll send you back to the Imperial Censor Manor.
No. I'd like to walk around alone at leisure.
Treasurer Lü.
I'll escort Lady-in-waiting Li back to the Imperial Censor Manor.
The few of you, go find a place and have some wine. All right?
This...
Are all of you afraid that I will kidnap her? Go on...
In that case, we'll follow behind at a distance to protect Lady-in-waiting Li.
Do as you please then.
Do you not want to return to the Li family?
No. I don't want to.
Still, you have decided to return.
It's because of my mother's wish. I still have to respect it even though I disagree with it.
There's a temple fair tonight. Do you want to go and take a look?
But, what about them?
With money, you can do anything you want.
- There's money! Hurry! Pick the money up! - Let's go!
- Move aside! - Treasurer Lü...!
- Lady-in-waiting Li! - Move aside!
Good!
- Good! - Good!
- One more!
Good!
Look at this pair of dolls.
Adorable?
Silly.
You men... always neglect such adorable things.
In all of your eyes, are there only sparkling gold pieces and power
that could excite all of you?
Good!
Aren't these not what you like?
Till now, I still don't think these dolls are adorable.
Then, why did you buy them?
You have been helping me all along.
But do you really like fame and profit?
No. You don't like them.
Then I... why can't I buy these dolls for you?
No matter what you want,
I'll bring them right in front of you. So long as I can make you smile.
What a wealthy and overbearing Treasurer Lü!
If I want the whole world, could you take it for me?
Do you want it?
I think you are the one who wants it.
I'll tell you one more time.
I'm entering the palace for myself. Not because of you. Don't keep sticking gold pieces on your face.
Though money is good, and even if power is better,
as long as I can hold your hand, all those will not be as important anymore.
After your father's birthday,
we will leave the state of Zhao forever.
Where are we going?
It doesn't matter where we go as long as we are together.
What about your wealth, honor and power?
I am wealth itself.
When you have me, what's there to fear about not having glory, riches and power in the future?
I have never seen such an arrogant person.
What about the Royal Descendant of Qin?
He is a rare talent. He will definitely have his own way of self-preservation.
Haolan. I have already started deployment.
The preparation will be complete within these few days. Wait for me.
Haolan.
Father.
Can we have a chat?
What do you want to say?
Till today, you still won't forgive me.
A daughter would not talk about a father's wrong, even if the father was really at fault.
It is also not up to me to judge.
The one you should gain forgiveness and understanding from is not me.
Yes. I know.
As a father, in this lifetime, I've been busy pursuing fame and profit, and have been greedy for glory. I've made many mistakes.
I'm not qualified to beg for your forgiveness.
But, Haolan, to be honest, haven't I treated you well in the past?
Did I not love you?
Hatred and hostility have brought on a slaughter. It has already taken your mother and Xiuyu away.
Don't tell me we should let such a tragedy go on?
I lose one family member after another.
Can you understand such a stabbing pain in the heart?
Father. The crux of the matter is not on me.
But it's also not entirely on her either.
Do you know?
After we've heard about the news of Xiuyu's death, I thought she would go crazy.
But she didn't. After a period of extreme grief, she suddenly became fully enlightened.
She doesn't resent you anymore. She also stopped shouting about taking revenge everyday.
Shall we let hatred and hostility end here and now?
Let everything return to tranquility.
The trees long to be still but the wind will never cease (the world will change even if you don't want it to). [The Outer Commentary to the Book of Songs by Master Han Ying].
I hope she is truly regretful.
Yes. She is.
I will give you my guarantee that she will never harm you again.
It's late. Father, go back early and get your rest.
Good work, Physician.
- Fang Cao, why are you doing this? - Master, don't worry.
- I– - Fang Cao, leave.
Yes.
Mother, you haven't fully recovered from your illness. Make sure you don't catch a chill.
Thanks for your concern.
Mother, rest well.
- Physician, please. - Yes. Physician, please.
- How's her condition? - Imperial Censor Li. Madam Li's pulse is steady and strong.
She is indeed gradually recovering well.
Tomorrow, there will be my birthday banquet. I wonder if she will be able to attend.
It's fine for her to attend. But, do remember this.
She must not overwork herself.
Physician. Thank you.
- All right. I'll take my leave. - All right.
All right. Physician, please.
Escort Physician out of the manor.
Master. This is the guest list. It is ready. Please take a look.
All right.
Master.
I have a request.
Master, can you invite both my older brother and nephew to your birthday banquet?
This is originally meant as a small banquet within the family.
Maternal Uncle is busy with his work. Let's not trouble him.
Master, your birthday banquet is not a small matter.
We are all family members. How can we not invite?
Father. Since Mother is persistent. Why don't you go ahead and invite?
That's good then. Good...
Here... I'll send someone to invite.
Master, thank you for your empathy.
All right.
Haolan. I've not fully recovered yet.
About the matter regarding the birthday banquet for Master, I will it all to you to manage.
Yes.
[ Imperial Censor Manor ]
- Congratulations... - This way in, please.
- Congratulations. - Congratulations.
-Uncle. -Haoyang, virtuous nephew.
Wife's Brother.
The banquet will start soon.
Request that mother joins the banquet.
Hoalan, come sit with me for a bit.
There are lot of matters I need to attend to in the front hall.
No matter how busy, you can spare few minutes.
Please go ahead.
That year, there was a grand party at the palace.
Young ladies were beautifully dressed and made up.
Many bouquets of flowers and silk decorations. At the banquet party,
its the first time I met your father.
I spot him right awaystanding in the crowd.
I only saw him.
When people get old,
sometimes hard to breathe.
Suckling a piece of gingseng helps.
At that time Lee family was only normal.
But I was determined to be with him.
My father and elder brother was furious.
But no one can convince me otherwise.
When the marriage proposal paper came to my Gao Residence.
The experience of loving someone.
This is the first time I realized its joy.
I though that you always possessed this vicious look.
I was beautiful when I was young.
Maybe even more pretty than your mother.
But when one reaches middle age.
Looks got affected by personality.
Hoalan, in your eyes.
Have I always been a mean,
ugly ?
To be frank with you.
I used to wanted to live peacefully with your mother.
Until one day, I happen to pass by her doorway.
I saw my husband helping her
draw her eyebrow.
My husband was holding a willow stick.
His brows were slightly frowning, hands slightly shaking.
Until he drew a nice long eyebrow for her.
A nice long one.
With the beauty of a faraway mountain range.
I still remember how he looked then.
Nervous, deeply loving, so adorable.
I then discover at the moment.
Even though my new quarters are luxurious.
But it is also chilling.
Your mother lived in old quarters, using old objects.
But her room is full of spring warmth.
I was envious, was really very envious.
Slowly this kind of envy
turned into hate.
This kind of hate fermented poison.
Continuously been simmering my heart.
Therefore you hated my mother ?
How can I not hate?
The past is right in front of my eyes.
They all became hate.
Only hate.
My mother was the first and rightful wife.
But ended up living in the side secondary hall. She suffered many years.
Didn't received a good result at the end.
What is there to hate?
Therefore she was wrong.
I was wrong. Everyone was wrong.
Implicate to the children. Living is worse than dying.
What is wrong with you?
It's nothing. I only wanted to tell you.
I don't hate you anymore.
Now I really don't hate you anymore.
Xiuyu liked to run behind you since she was young.
She told me.
You are her role model.
She likes you.
She wanted to be come like you desperately.
That's how you both fall in love with the same man.
To kill you, her heart suffered as much as anyone else.
But that is the fate. A nightmare.
She couldn't escape it.
Today...I will use my life.
To compensate your mother.
But Hoalan, you must also go accompany Xiuyu.
Mistress. Mistress.
Men.
Li Hoalan killed someone. Come.
Li Hoalan killed someone.
The eldest missy killed someone.
Ah Ming.
- Ah Ming. - Madame.
What...how did this happened?
Father.
Madame.
What happened, madame?
Ah Ming.
Father, I will take a look.
Uncle.
What is this?
Its...gingseng slice.
That is not only gingseng slice.
- There's also arsenic cream in there. - Arsenic cream?
Fanchao, you tell us.
Fanchao doesn't know.
Fanchao doesn't dare to say.
Is it don't know or don't dare? Which is it?
Speak!
It's the eldest missy. At the time the even occurred.
She was the only one in Madame's room.
I even reminded Madame that elder missy is hateful.
But Madame refused to listen.
Now she falls under her vicious doing.
You dares to kill your own mother. What are you doing?
What am I doing? She killed my sister.
I want her life in exchange. You move away.
Wife's Brother, the situation has not been clarify yet.
I do not believe Hoalan is a killer.
Then you say it, what happened?
Did you do it or not, Hoalan?
I did not kill anyone.
But in this room, there's no one else except you.
If it's not you, who could it be?
This is so cruel, killing own mother.
This girl has an evil heart.
This kind of woman needs to be cut into thousand pieces. Immoral.
You killing mother is not acceptable by God and nature.
I want you to compensate for it with blood.
Execute immediately in same location.
Come men, bind her up.
- You move away. - No, don't bound my daughter.
Release my daughter. what are you doing?
-You can not take my daughter away. -Father.
Big General,
You are bullying a vulnerable woman.
When the King and Queen finds out later.
Can you handle the charges then?
The public sees.
They all know you are the murderer.
Even if I execute you right here, no one will complain.
We all know, you are the killer.
Big General is correct. We all saw with our own eyes.
Bound her.
For the killing of mother, you shall get vehicle split.
Why are you laughin?
I laugh. I laugh at your idiocy.
Who actually saw me doing the killing?
Who saw it?
You?
You or you?
Just relying on a servant's specious words.
You already firmly believe in the charges.
I dare to ask, who are you?
What right do you have to set up a court here?
Li Hoalan, everyone here are your elders today.
They are important officials of the court. You dare to speak so unblushingly.
General Gao speaks correctly.
We need to give justice
for the Marchioness.
Correct, seek justice.
Maybe what you seek is not justice.
It's trying to seek favors of this person.
You are fearing Gao family powerful position.
Whatever he says is today.
Will not give me any chance to defend myself.
Regardless how you defend yourself, the fact of the murderer is not deniable.
She committed suicide.
What did you say?
Say it one more time.
She does not have motive for suicide.
Because she will die soon.
If she doesn't get revenge for Xiuyu now, there will be no other opportunity.
That is not true. Marchioness already healed.
She is full of nonsense.
Healed?
Yes, the physician already said that.
That day when I was beside Gao Ming.
I deliberately smeared her wrist.
Later when the physician received my payment.
His finders were clean.
Tell me why is that so?
Because the physician didn't touched Gao Ming's wrist for pulse.
It was a healthy person's hand instead.
You hired someone else under the covers.
That's not true.
Tell the truth.
- No true. - I also keep wondering afterwards.
Why did Gao Ming pretended to be well to attend the banquet?
Now I understand.
She wants everyone to think.
She has no reason to commit suicide.
Is that the truth?
Fangchao dont know.
I really don't know.
You don't know?
The two of you
secretly switched hands.
Dares to say that wasn't to hide from me.
Father, this maid's words are not matching.
She clearly is hiding the truth.
We should harshly interrogate her.
To get the truth.
Fanchao, you better say it. Or I will
I will tell you.
Tell the truth.
Li Hoalan, that is only your guess work only.
In order to find out if she is really sick or not.
The body is right there.
Get a physician to check, we will know the truth.
That is true. Men.
Are you going to tell the truth? Or else I will bound you first.
I really don't know.
Fanchao, even if you don't want your own life anymore.
Do you also not care about your family's lives?
You should know. You will implicate your whole family too.
Elder missy, please forgive me.
Since second missy passed.
Madame got sicker. Even the physician said.
She doesn't have that many months to live.
She said even if this can not get you death charges.
Even with the matricide charge.
Forget about becoming a consort,
Will also get public's fury for the whole life.
What a pity.
So easily admits to your guilt.
Gao Ming really relied on the wrong person.
Even I feel quite disappointed in you.
I beg for Elder Missy's forgiveness.
Big General.
Did you hear clearly?
Let's go.
-Father. - Haolan.
- My daughter. - Father.
[ Lü Manor ]
Scoundrel, you want to leave?
I will let you leave!
Yes, I want to leave.
For a woman, give up all the plans that you worked hard for!
If I can give it up, I can also rebuild.
Just a matter of changing the location. Everything can start afresh.
Foolish! Ludicrous! Ignorant!
To leave this place and start all over again!
Do you think that is easy?
Father, you need to have confidence in me.
I do have confidence in you.
But I cannot tolerate you for abandoning everything for a woman!
Son, you are father's only one.
I hope you will honor our ancestors and gain fame all over the world.
Didn't you say that one day, you will have the world under your feet?
What is wrong with you now? A woman muddled your head?!
Say something... You, say something!
What a scoundrel!
I am sorry, Father.
If a man cannot even protect the woman he loves,
how can he even talk about conquering the world?
Since I've made a promise to her, I cannot renege.
Unfilial son. You are a scoundrel!
You, get out! Get out of this home forever!
You are not my son. Get out!
Get out! Get out of this home!
Get out! You, get lost!
Get out of here!
Get out!
Haolan! Haolan, please wait.
Father does not understand how you suspected that Gao Ming was faking her illness,
and had the idea to test her.
When mother was suffering, she could only cry and endure.
Finally, she ended up without any dignity.
But since that day when Mother died,
I already told myself to never put down my self-protection knife.
I came back this time to give her the opportunity to carry out her plan.
Haolan, now that you have gotten your revenge for your mother,
you should be at peace now.
Father,
isn't the real chief culprit, you?
What are you saying?
As your daughter, I am very grateful that you protected me at the key moment.
But I will never understand you for having allowed my mother to end up in such a misfortune.
And letting Ms. Gao slip into a hopeless abyss.
Even Xiuyu and I were also bounded onto the same unbreakable rope that could end only in a death.
The real culprit who destroyed our family relations is you.
Haolan! You...
Since you married my mother, you should have cared and protected her well.
Since you married Ms. Gao, you should have maintained a balance.
But you didn't do any of that! Your constant evasion
and compromise had led to the outcome today.
Up till today, every woman in this family suffered harm that's irreparable.
It is all your fault.
Tonight around 10pm, wait for me outside of the bamboo forest.
Father, what are you doing?
Lu Buwei, you listen to me carefully.
This person, fifteen years ago, when Wei State had the mudslide.
He carry you to escape.
He is your life saver.
This person, thirty years teach you to walk and speak.
Helped you passed your childhood and also helped you become the master of the house.
Also this person.
That time when we pass thru Chu State, we encountered robbers.
He suffered three knife wounds, almost died for you.
You are heavily indebted to all these people.
You want to leave this house now.
Shouldn't you say your farewell to them.
Also these are loyal servants to Lu family.
They risk their lives to help you build your enterprise.
They lived for you and now you are leaving.
They will have no choice but to death ahead.
All right.
If that is the case.
I will help you eliminate these obstacles.
Then you can leave peacefully.
Master, please spare my life.
Go at peace then.
Father, are you really going to force me like this?
I am not forcing you. You are forcing me.
If you walk out the door today.
I will execute all your royal servants.
All right.
These are all Lu family's capable talents.
These are the assets for Lu family's reestablishment.
If father wants to kill them, go for it.
You shall see if I will even blink to that.
You stop right there.
Lu Buwei, before you go.
You should say your farewell to your father before you go.
Don't block me.
Master.
Father, father.
You not only eloped, but also wrongfully treated own sister and mother.
Do you have the word shame in this world?
We are childhood sweethearts.
Now you already forgotten your promises?
The person I like was always Xiuyu.
Not you with the abominable character.
Lu Buwei, hope you will not disappoint me.
Lu Residence.
- I want to see your master. - You are?
You tell him I am Li Hoalan, I am here for an answer.
Please wait.
[ Lü Manor ]
Are you looking for Lu Buwei?
Please allow him to come out.
I've never seen a shameless woman such as this.
Coming here on your own.
I have a date with Lu Buwei. I need an answer from him.
He already gave you a clear answer.
What other answer are you seeking?
I want to hear it directly from him.
Shameless. I can tell you myself.
Lu Buwei doesn't want you anymore.
He will never be with you anymore.
Go back home. Don't be an embarrassment here.
Is that his answer?
Yes. It is his answer.
I will tell you. You are only an insignificant woman.
Any man with big ambitions will not, for the sake of merely a woman.
Abandon a future that is readily within his grasp.
Close the door!
[ Lü Manor ]
You are here! We've been searching the entire Handan for you.
Go back with us. If you delay too much, we all will not be able to handle the consequence.
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~ Immortalization by Gao Yu'er ~
♫ Where have the surging clouds and the rising winds gone? ♫
♫ Do not grieve over the separation because of being forced to move and wander ♫
♫ In this lifetime, we will keep on seeking because of love ♫
♫ It’s difficult to reminisce about the splendid times that slipped away ♫
♫ In retrospection with a faint smile, that beautiful countenance caused the city's downfall ♫
♫ And a sweeping upheaval all across the vast nation ♫
♫ In a dimming dream of an illusionary bright moon ♫
♫ We have given our promises to each other in this lifetime ♫
♫ In the complete decline of prosperity, watching the passing of thousands of sails ♫
♫ With affection, perhaps we could wait to be connected again ♫
♫ Like the zither and the harp that play in perfect harmony, let’s grasp each other's hand to stay together ♫
♫ Wishing for you and me to be immortalized with the wind... ♫
♫ In retrospection with a faint smile, that beautiful countenance caused the city's downfall ♫
♫ And a sweeping upheaval all across the vast nation ♫
♫ In a dimming dream of an illusionary bright moon ♫
♫ We have given our promises to each other in this lifetime ♫
♫ In the complete decline of prosperity, watching the passing of thousands of sails ♫
♫ With affection, perhaps we could wait to be connected again ♫
♫ Like the zither and the harp that play in perfect harmony, let’s grasp each other's hand to stay together ♫
♫ Wishing for you and me to be immortalized with the wind... ♫