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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 Haolan
Episode 23
Princess Consort, I just don't understand why you have to bother yourself with Li Haolan.
Why do you think I would target a lady-in-waiting who is the Empress' favorite?
I have lived in the palace for quite some time now, but I have never seen the Empress make any overt maneuver.
I just want to see if she will finally show her hand this time.
You want to find out what she is capable of or willing to do?
Not just that. I want to see
who else will take the bait.
Mother, you are really brilliant! Not only is elder brother feeling better,
Royal Father has gone and visited him twice as well.
I really haven't done anything;
It's just that you chose the wrong moment.
Talking about this, Prince Yu should be blamed for being stupid.
He made a mistake and gave his older brother the opportunity to turn it around.
Is Prince Yu stupid,
or did someone else tell him what to do?
Mother, what do you mean?
There has been trouble ever since Han Qionghua entered the palace.
She must be behind it.
Han Qionghua?
Your Highness, something's wrong!
Your Highness, there is a big problem!
Where are your manners?
How can you barge in like this?
Your Highness, please forgive my impertinence!
Tell me the problem.
His Majesty ordered Lady-in-waiting Li to perform an erotic dance for him.
She refused, and he had her imprisoned.
So you are saying that Haolan refused to submit to a royal command?
It's all because of Princess Consort Han's manipulations.
That was an obscene dance, Your Highness.
You set the rules that Ladies-in-waiting must observe their speech and deportment. They must meet the criteria.
If Lady-in-waiting Li were to really dance that, wouldn't it be going against your intention?
Stop using my mother as a shield.
Anyone who goes against His Majesty's order will be severely punished.
Your Highness, Sister Haolan has always been loyal to you. Please save her!
Get out.
You are begging for her? How presumptuous.
Men, drag her out and give her forty strokes.
Your Highness, she is your most capable Lady-in-waiting.
Please help her Your Highness! Your Highness!
The vinegar broth today has an unique taste.
Thank you for your compliment, Your Highness.
Ah Zhao, what do you think about the incident regarding Haolan?
I dare not talk about this.
- Speak. - I feel that, as a dancer, Lady-in-waiting Li,
by brushing off His Majesty's dignity, she has implicated you.
Do you think she deserves the punishment?
- I don't dare to answer. - Really?
I heard that Haolan has been teaching you the proprieties.
Although I sympathize with Lady-in-waiting Li
but she has implicated you.
I dare not beg on her behalf.
Then...you can replace her in the future.
Thank you Your Highness!
- Greetings, Consort. - Princess, there's no need for the formalities.
Are you specially here to visit Mother?
I heard that a huge issue occurred, so I came to console Her Highness.
- A huge issue? - You haven't heard Princess?
Li Haolan infuriated His Majesty and has been detained.
Isn't this considered as a huge issue?
Such a minor issue even alarmed you?
Haolan is Her Highness' most capable Lady-in-waiting.
Of course I have to be concerned if something happens to her.
Things were going well, how could such a major issue happened?
Defying Royal Father's order, if it's someone else, she would have been beheaded.
Royal Father merely imprisoned her. This clearly shows that he's giving her a chance.
If her luck were to turn around again, she will be conferred as the Imperial Concubine sooner or later.
The way I see it, Li Haolan is someone of luck.
In the future, if she really receives the grace of His Majesty, she wouldn't be your subordinate again.
Consort Mei, you are really worrying too much.
Doctor, can you help Older Sister Haolan?
You saw the result of your pleading to Her Highness and you still dare to plead again?
One must know how to repay kindness.
Doctor, don't forget that
When Older Sister Haolan was rushing here and there for you,
because of you, she had a fallout with Master.
Because of you, she dared to offend Prince Yu.
Other than your injuries now, don't think of anything else.
Get up. Get up and go to work now!
Lazy bones.
- Hurry up. - Quickly.
Why are you still lazing around here? I'm talking to you. Hurry up!
Hurry up!
Change out of your wet clothes now.
Hurry up, don't let Lady-in-waiting Liang find out.
Thank you.
Thank you again.
You won't be able to do any investigation in this kind of place.
I'm used to it. No matter where I am,
I merely want to live a decent life.
How can you do this kind of stupid and rough labor?
Look at the condition of your hands now.
I'm fine. If they can do it, I can too.
Lady-in-waiting Liang gave you porridge and such heavy menial task.
Aren't you afraid?
No. I'm not afraid of anything.
If I fall, I can still stand up again.
Leave now. Don't let Lady-in-waiting Liang find out.
Lady-in-waiting Li, take care.
Treasurer Lu, I had already done according to your instruction.
[ Detention Centre ]
Your reward.
Thank you Treasurer Lu. But you really don't want Lady-in-waiting Li to know
that it's you who is secretly helping her?
If you reveal this, you won't get any of this again in the future.
Yes, I understand.
Your Highness.
Treasurer Lu, it's good that you're here. Come here.
Take a look at this.
Yan and Qin have formed an alliance. I believe they will move their troops.
In your opinion, where will the troops of Yan and Zhao meet at war?
Wu Yuan.
Although this is a small city but it's at the borders of Yan and Zhao.
It originally belonged to Yan but it's now under Zhao state.
The people of Yan has been casting their greedy eyes on this for a long time.
They will definitely take action from here
but you don't need to worry about the battle between Yan and Zhao.
The king of Yan is a coward. There's currently no movement from Qin and Zhao.
He won't move his troop too.
If Zhao defeats Qin, the people of Yan will naturally cease all activities too.
What if Qin defeats Zhao?
I fear when that time comes, the people of Yan will take advantage and benefit from it.
What you said is correct.
The king of Yan doesn't act rashly.
Although Han state succeeded in their strategy of instigating Yan to rebel against Zhao
but they are merely stationing their troop at the border without any intention to attack.
I think they are also waiting for the right time.
Treasurer Lu,
your appearance today isn't to discuss war tactics with me is it?
Lu Buwei is here to discuss about Li Haolan.
I'm already aware of it. She has angered Royal Father.
If we save her now, it will only be adding oil to fire.
Are you afraid of being reproached by His Majesty?
You also know
Older brother is now emerging from Dongshan. I need to try my best to go against him.
If I were to infuriate Royal Father now,
don't even mention about Haolan.
I won't even be able to protect my life.
What are you laughing about Treasurer Lu?
I'm laughing that you don't understand this.
What do you mean?
His Majesty is only temporarily infuriated by her. He has no intention of killing her.
If Haolan lives, she is the "eye" for Her Highness.
Haolan's death
her "eyes" will be cut off.
Even more so, the princess of Han is hoodwinking everyone in the palace.
If you antagonize her and lose Haolan, the rate of victory will be very low.
You are right. Miss Haolan definitely helped me a lot.
Let's do this. If I get the chance, I will definitely talk to Royal Father.
Whether it fails or succeeds, it will depend on you.
Prince, please be discreet.
Don't worry Treasurer Lu.
He left.
This Treasurer Lu has a very clever mind.
Mother, do you think that I should help Li Haolan?
If you want to use Lu Buwei, you must not disappoint him.
I'm going to ask Royal Father for mercy now.
Foolish child, what's the hurry?
His Majesty is furious now. You can't go now.
About this issue
just leave it to me.
You mother?
Yes.
Haolan, it seems like you have suffered.
Do you know why I'm here?
Please enlighten me.
You are a favorite of Her Highness.
I believe you know her best.
You helped her with many tasks. Naturally, you know a lot of her secrets.
If you come to me, I will plead for you.
You're a smart person. You should understand my meaning.
Her Highness is open and righteous.
What secrets would she has? Consort, you are thinking too much into this.
She's open and righteous? There's no one else in this world who's scarier than her.
Li Haolan, you still don't know this?
Why would you need to instruct me on such unnecessary matters?
She is really something.
Someone who has been guided, is definitely stronger than others.
I wonder how long you can last. Don't regret midway.
Ladies!
Consort, what are you doing?
Consort!
Do you know that woman whom you are loyal to, what a poisonous a snake she is?
I will tell you now. She caused me to lose
the rights to be a mother forever!
Why are you helping her to safe guard her secrets?
Say it!
I have nothing to say.
I merely want to advise you. If you kill me today,
your enemies will expose your evil deeds tomorrow.
Consort, did you think clearly about this?
How dare you all!
His Majesty hasn't even instructed on how handle this and you dared to punish her privately?
This is my opinion.
Then the more you shouldn't.
Sister Mei, how many years have you been in the palace?
You know the rules in the palace.
If anyone were to find out that you are here to extort a confession,
How should you answer to His Highness?
Did you see anyone try to extort a confession?
Consort Yun, you are mistaken.
Lady-in-waiting Li was careless and knocked her head on her own.
Whether she accidentally knocked her head on her own
or she was extorted to confess,
Should we go to His Highness to validate this?
Consort Yun Chisu, must you involve yourself in such minor matter?
Older Sister Mei, you are a merciful person. Spare her life.
I'm tired and want to rest.
I don't have idle time to chat with you anymore. Let's leave.
Aren't you going to leave?
Thank you, Consort.
Ladies, quick take a look at her wound.
This is really very cruel.
She even did this to an innocent person.
Thank you very much, Consort Yun.
You don't need to thank me. If you want to thank someone then thank yourself.
You helped Yu'er in the past.
I'm just paying you back for this.
Don't worry. I will find the opportunity to plead to His Majesty for you.
But this Consort Mei almost caused you to lose your life.
Was it worth it for refusing to talk?
I really don't know anything. What is there to say?
You are a smart person. If you had revealed anything just now,
Her Highness will be the first person who will not spare your life.
Only by keeping her secrets, you will be able to protect your life.
Her Highness indeed didn't misjudge you.
Look at your injury.
I fear you will have scars.
Seriously.
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Royal Descendant, we should go back.
Look at the sky. It's about to rain soon.
Your health is so bad, you shouldn't be drenched by the rain.
I'm talking. Are you listening or not?
If you want to play the zither, go back and play. Okay?
Are you going to talk?
You...what if you are drenched by the rain? I...
I will be punished. Okay?
You're frustrating me!
It's him!
Princess, why are you here?
It's rare for you to be in such a poetic mood.
The sound of the zither traveled a long distance and went into my heart.
My legs refused to listen to me and brought me here.
The combination of the rain and zither has more artistic concept.
Don't you think?
When one first listen to this music, it's subtle and indirectly moving.
But after a while, the style suddenly changes.
There's a faint sound. The metaphor is beautiful, the tone is ambiguous. Just like a soldier crossing over and struggling between life and death. It sounds very strange.
It's raining heavily and punctuated with thunders.
That's why one feels uneasy.
When one feels uneasy, it's naturally so.
Are you implying that I'm narrow minded?
I have a new book of travel notes that I want to share with you.
Why don't we go into the house and surround ourselves with braziers?
We can order the servants to cook some broth to drive off your cold.
The wind is strong here. Don't catch a cold from it.
It's raining heavier and heavier. You should leave Princess.
[ Detention Center ]
I left the clothes in the room. Go in and change.
Princess! Let go.
- Let go of your hands. - Don't move!
- Let go! - If you move once more,
-Let... - I'll scream.
That way everyone will know that I'm inside your room.
Why are you here?
Only your room has the ink and bamboo fragrance. I like this place very much.
- Please let go of your hands Princess. - No, I won't.
- Princess! - I won't!
If you give me a kiss, I will release you.
Men and women shouldn't touch each others. It's not appropriate...
- Then I won't let go. - Princess, let go!
Let me tell you, I have already ordered them to lock the door.
Royal Descendant, forget about trying to escape.
Just give me a kiss will you?
Fine. Let go of your hands first.
I'll let go of you. After you've kissed me, I'll have them open the door.
Fine, you let go first.
Close your eyes.
Yiren!
Yiren, you bastard!
Yiren!
Where's the Royal Descendant?
What are you looking for?
I'm a princess of Zhao state. How could I be that publicly devoted?
I was only teasing him.
You're here?
You wanted me to come tonight.
What exactly do you want?
You clearly knew I have a scheme. Why are you still here?
Because I have something to ask you.
Ask then. You, first.
Between Qin and Han states, what evil plan do you have?
If Qin state wins, everything will return to Han state.
You even believe this?
You and Lu Buwei are making use of each other.
Once this is successful, will you really release the Royal Descendant of Qin?
You should give me an honest answer or else, I will never answer your question.
I wouldn't.
Once you obtain the throne, Royal Descendant Qin will come in handy.
Yes, this is the truth.
Tell me. Did Han and Yan colluded much earlier?
As of now, Qin and Zhao are on one side.
Zhao has a slight upper hand over Yan. With this kind of situation,
of course, Yan and Han states have a common enemy and hatred.
It's indeed just as I expected.
In your heart,
is Zhao state more important or the throne more important?
Answer me honestly,
or else the discussion for today stops here.
The throne.
What are you laughing at?
If you lose the war, the state will
lost its position. Your life can't be guaranteed too.
It's so ridiculous but realistic. Why wouldn't I laugh?
Wait.
What else are you trying to do?
You haven't asked yet.
What is your other motive for coming to Zhao state?
Your question is very impressive. What will you do if I don't want to answer it?
Don't talk about this again then.
What are you doing?
Don't leave. I'm very scared.
That day at the banquet, you kept looking into my eyes with affections.
Regarding this, it seems like you didn't even know about this.
I didn't. I didn't!
Prince, I thought we fell into love at first sight. If not,
every time when I was in danger, why would you be attracted to me like a moth flying into the light?
By doing this, was it really for the Zhao state?
Don't say anything. At least for tonight, don't leave me.
Prince, you are afraid.
Princess, you are indeed very good in tricks.
Last night, did you use a seducing fragrant or something else?
My only trick was to confuse your heart.
Consort Han.
I lost my head yesterday
and committed such a major traitorous act.
Go and tell my Royal Father.
I'm willing to accept punishment of being hacked to thousand pieces for my sin.
Starting from today, call me Qionghua.
What did you say?
Last night, when you were lost during the moment of passion,
didn't you keep screaming my name?
Shut up!
Prince wants to kill me?
I hate you and want to kill you now.
And burn your bones to ashes later.
Prince, why do you need to be full of hatred?
If you want the throne, we can collaborate together.
It's daylight. You should leave.
Luzhu, escort the Prince out.
Wait.
You regretted?
Starting from today, this word "Qionghua",
will be deeply imprinted here, forever in life and death.
Consort, this...
It's just a game. I won't keep it in my heart.
You don't need to sigh.
I don't understand.
For certain men, you must first tempt them
and aggressively attack his willpower till he completely surrenders.
For example, Zhao Dan.
As for some,
it's the reverse. For example...
But Prince Yu seems to be really enchanted by you.
Love is just like a chess game.
Either you eat me or I swallow you.
There will be excitement only if there's a victory or defeat.
Remember this.
In this game of love, Prince Yu is just a pawn.
Prince.
Scram. Get lost!
Your Highness, Physician Yin has requested to see you.
- Let her in. - Yes.
Greetings, Your Highness.
Alright, everyone can leave.
Yes.
- Are you okay? - Thank your for your concern. I'm fine.
Haolan, do you know that for the past few days,
I have blocked many hidden arrows for you?
The food that was delivered by the people from Rising Sun palace,
there were many hidden killing opportunities in there.
I will be extra careful in the future.
You know too much. Even Her Highness wants to kill you to silence you.
Without any concrete evidence, I dare not suspect Her Highness.
How can you be so stupid? She wants to kill you and you are still speaking up for her?
Consort, it's not that I'm not willing to talk.
I really don't know anything at all.
Forget it. If you don't want to talk, I won't force you.
But you can't stay here.
You want me to escape?
This is the only solution.
This is...?
Originally, I kept worrying and wondered if I should take a major risk
but with the current situation, I have no choice now.
Lu Buwei wants me to tell you that tonight, between 11 pm to 1 am, you must rush to White Tiger Gate.
Hand this handkerchief to the guard. He will let you leave the palace safely.
As for the Detention Centre, I will make the proper arrangements
and not let anyone find out.
Haolan, this is the only solution for you to live.
- But I... - Don't hesitate.
Remember this. You can leave the palace with this handkerchief as the evidence.
Don't lose it.
If you don't trust me, don't you trust Lu Buwei then?
[ White Tiger Gate ]
Between 11 pm to 1 am tonight, you must rush to White Tiger Gate.
Hand this handkerchief to the guard.
Haolan.
What's wrong? Not escaping anymore?
You should know if you take another step, you will be shot with ten thousands of arrows.
I heard the both of you are very interested in the people at Rising Sun palace.
You took a lot of efforts.
You tried to dig out secrets from my staff.
Why would you need to take so much efforts?
If there are any questions, you can ask me directly. Isn't that so?
Your Highness, I...
Haolan.
I'm here.
You went against the palace rules and tried to leave the palace on your own.
Did someone guide you?
When I saw that it was guarded loosely, I secretly sneaked out.
No one helped me.
Fine, accept your punishment then.
Men.
Beloved Consort.
Beloved Consort. Last night, a big group of ministers tagged along with me
to discuss business with me.
I snubbed you.
You won't blame me, right?
Of course, I won't.
I know you are very tolerant.
Slowly.
Your Majesty, Treasurer Lu requests to see you.
I'm not seeing him. Look at the time now and he's still putting in this request?
Your Majesty, Treasurer Lu must have an urgent matter.
There's no harm in hearing what he has to say.
Relay my message.
Yes.
Your Majesty.
I took the risk to disturb you. It was a last resort. Your Majesty, please forgive me.
What's the matter?
Your Majesty, Her Highness wants to execute Lady-in-waiting Li.
Isn't Haolan in Detention Centre?
I merely wanted to teach her a lesson. I didn't want her life.
Your Majesty is kind. Someone is cruel.
Prepare the sedan.
Your Majesty can't sit still?
Why not go and take a look?
I'm not going anymore.
I'm not a petty person.
Your Majesty, please go.
Quick.
Consort, you are right. By releasing Li Haolan,
we indeed caught a fish.
All kinds of rogues are running wild.
Whoever dares to defy the rules of the palace,
I won't mind sending her to death with her.
This...what is this?
This...
Didn't Your Majesty wanted to punish Haolan? I'm taking action now.
I was only angry for a moment.
Did I say I would use this method to punish her?
Quick, release her.
Did you hear me? Release her!
Your Majesty, Haolan has committed many sins.
Last night, she even plotted to leave the palace on her own.
No, it's my fault.
But using this method to punish her is even worse.
I can't bear to see all these scorpions.
Your Majesty wants to forgive her?
Yes.
You don't blame her?
Regardless of what mistakes she made, I don't blame her.
Then...I will release her.
Alright, release her!
Look, such a beauty.
How could you do this to her?
Your Majesty.
You are so vicious even to poison her.
Do you think I didn't know what you did?
Men. Those Ladies-in-waiting who are involved in the lynching,
flog them eighty times and expel them from the palace.
Your Majesty, spare my life.
Your Majesty.
Consort Mei, you just witnessed what happened.
Do you still want to try the ability of Rising Sun palace?
Your Highness, I know my mistake now. I wouldn't dare to do it again.
Your Highness, please forgive me.
I punish with a year. Go back and self reflect in seclusion.
Yes, Your Highness. I will go back
and do self reflections.
After all the talk, isn't this still just a little trick.
The gatekeeper who was bribed,
let him see the handkerchief and kill the person later.
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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... ♫