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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 25
Yu'er!
Your Majesty. Quick, take a look at Yu'er.
His wound has been taken care of.
But, he is still in an intermittent state of consciousness and unconsciousness.
His high fever is not subsiding. What should we do?
All you know is cry! Why didn't you inform me earlier?
Silly child. He kept saying...
Royal Father has too many official matters to deal with and wouldn't allow me to disturb you.
He'd rather endure it himself.
Your Majesty. This is the only child we have.
If Yu'er were to suffer any unexpected misfortune,
tell me, what should I do?
If Prince were to suffer any unexpected misfortune, I'd not spare you!
Yu'er.
- Royal Father.- Yu'er.
Mother, the current war situation is troubling.
Royal Father is not in a good mood.
You shouldn't trouble Royal Father with my matter.
You are badly wounded.
My heart aches for you. How could I have the mind to deal with official matters?
Yes. Younger Brother Yu.
You have to recover quickly so that Royal Father will be at ease again.
Royal Father. I am not afraid of death.
It's just that we are in troubled times now.
I could not be by Royal Father's side,
helping to relief your anxiety and helping the people to get out of hardship.
I really feel ashamed.
Don't worry.
I have already ordered someone to investigate the matter thoroughly, to find out the assassin behind this so as to seek justice for you.
No. The front line is currently suffering defeat in fighting the battle.
There's widespread anxiety among the people. If an unbridled search is carried out,
the people will become more unsettled. Our Zhao State cannot handle another troubling matter.
In particular, we cannot let the Qin people know that our royal family was attacked by an assassin.
If not, they will attack us.
My personal matter is insignificant, but the state's matter is an important one.
At this stage,
you're still thinking about the common people.
I have not loved you in vain.
Hurry, heal your wounds and get well quick. I cannot be without you by my side.
Important matters of the state are still waiting for you.
Your Majesty. You still have your official matters to manage,
you can leave Yu'er to me.
Then, I'll trouble you to watch over him.
All of you can leave.
- Yes.- Yes.
Mother, you can go and take your rest too.
My son.
You are my only hope.
Regardless of the situation, you must protect yourself.
If something were to hap–
Look at me. I can't speak such inauspicious words.
Rest well. I'll go back.
Go on.
I'm here to see you, an acting prince.
This is a real wound.
Prince, you are really sly.
You... This is making use of your wounds to solicit pity.
To make His Majesty trust you more, as well as regard you highly.
Older Brother plotted this with meticulous care, and sent men to chase and kill me.
If I wasn't fortunate, I would have died on the Cha Jian (piercing arrows) Mountain Ridge.[It's situated on the northwest of Handan City.]
This being the case, why can't I reverse and put him in a checkmate?
Who says it was because you were fortunate?
That was a big rock from heaven that saved your life.
Talking about it, you really should thank the people who created the chaos.
That's also because my life is not meant to be shortened.
I just dislike people like you.
Only know how to fight over the throne all day. It's really dull and uninteresting.
What about you?
Aren't you also rushing about here and there for the benefit of the Han State?
I am different from all of you.
Han Qionghua. What do you really want to gain from me?
That will have to see, once you ascend to the throne,
what you could promise me.
I...
Prince, once you ascend to the throne, can you promise me never to be at war with the Han State?
I cannot rely on mere pillow talk from you
to give you such a promise. That's impossible!
Prince, your biggest obstacle in front of you...
Isn't it to get rid of Prince Jiao?
What do you mean?
You are hurting me.
I can help you get rid of Prince Jiao.
I can also help you to ascend to the throne.
Don't be overly confident.
Older Brother is very thoughtful and mindful, and he is also vicious and merciless.
How would you be able to have him killed?
You can't, doesn't mean that I can't, too.
What do I rely on to believe you?
Rely on the relationship between us.
A one-night stand. Where is the trust to begin with?
Our relationship is on an intimate level.
Isn't that a handle as big as the sky (gigantic)?
If I were to betray you, or if you were to be crushed in defeat,
the only thing I could do for you is to be buried with you.
What's up? Prince, you are afraid to make a bet?
Prince, you are carrying on your back, the ardent hopes and expectations of so many people.
It's a pity!
Relying on your effort alone, you would not be in line for the throne.
Only I... can help you accomplish your great undertaking!
Consort, are you really going to help Prince Yu?
That's just for mutual benefit.
They are all jackals of the same tribe (one is as bad as the other).There's no difference among them.
Can he really keep his promise to never attack the Han State?
Who would believe such a lie?
Then, why do you still...
Wait till there's internal chaos everywhere, and there's no longer the existence of the state,
who would still remember a mere state of Han?
Lu Zhu, carefully and closely monitor the situation at the front line.
You must not have any slightest oversight.
Yes.
I carefully planned everything for a long time.
Destroyed because of all of you.
All of you are useless.
Prince, calm your anger. originally all was within our control.
If it wasn't the assassins failing their tasks, wouldn't have allowed Prince Yu to escape.
But he is badly wounded.
Even you fell for such tricks.
Where was he hurt? He is only pretending for Royal Father's sake.
Royal father believed that he gave all efforts to protect him.
Ended up getting so badly hurt. Royal Father will be so touched by him.
After he recuperated and then returns, will regard him more highly.
Why is Prince worry so much? We have the big general's support,
our objective will be successful. Only needs one command from you.
Unless its the last resort, will not use use the military.
To get charged with coupe, it's will really harm our great ambition.
Prince is correct. Then we...
wait.
Royal Descendant's cardiovascular system had been hurt. Your vitality has been undermined.
I fear...
How?
If it's slight then leads to lingering in sick bed.
If it's serious then loss of ten years of lifespan.
This shot hit your chest, lucky that your life was spared.
Those who has breathlessness and palpitations
will not even be able to lift up the sword.
I understand now.
Please keep this matter confidential for me.
Confidential?
Regarding my inability to use the sword henceforth, please do not tell Haolan.
Why?
Pity and guilt is not what I want to receive.
Even if she were to find out, now is not the time.
You have my respect for having such an attitude and bearing.
All right, I will agree to do that.
Thank you.
Qin Royal Descendant, you are awake.
I am awake.
I have other matters, I'm going first.
You shouldn't move around.
I am all right.
Hurry, drink your medicine.
Sorry, I have caused you more work.
I am the one in a flurry.
I'm not attentive enough in my care of you. I am going to get more medicine immediately.
Haolan.
I have something to speak with you about.
Tell Lu Buwei to abandon the trip to Qin State.
This is a war that will be long lasting.
Zhao State has almost exhausted all resources.
The same goes for Qin State as well. Isn't it?
Why can't the battle be stopped?
Qin State used entire nation's efforts.
Stationed the troops at border of Zhao State.
Depletion and sacrifice is over the expectation.
According to my grandfather's personality.
He must win this battle.
Our Qin army will not stop
until they have drained all of the Zhao's people's blood.
Lu Buwei 's current proceeding to Qin State
will be essentially have very narrow chance of survival.
[ Hoof Fort Place ]
Why are standing there? Come sit down.
You are traveling far to Qin State. I am bidding you farewell tonight.
Your reverse psychology.
Persuading me to not go. Don't waste your efforts.
Yes,
Royal Descendant did asked for my help to dissuade you from going to Qin State.
But you and I have known each other for a long time. How would I not know you well?
Lu Buwei had a strong mind.
Once he made up his mind, even though the path might lead to nether world.
A mountain of bodies ahead of you, you will still forge ahead to still what lies at the end of the path.
Previously you and I traveled together, now we are still good friends.
A toast, this Qin and Zhao peace negotiation will be successful.
Treasurer Lu future outlook will be bright and prosperous.
What else did he say?
Who?
Ying Yiren.
Royal Descendant says Qin King will not agree to a peace talk at this time.
Zhao State ambassador's life is at stake, hope that you will be extremely careful.
Even though you know my life is in danger, yet you didn't attempt to persuade me.
As I said before,
You know what you are doing.
Why should I be meddlesome?
As your friend I should be supportive of your aspirations.
Don't worry, after you've gone to Qin State.
I will keep my promise, think of a way to return Royal Descendant to Qin.
When did you got onboard with Royal Descendant's side?
Royal Descendant is a true gentleman, this time, he saved my life.
In addition to your numerous biddings, what reason do I have to not save him?
A hostage in a precarious state.
All his life and family is entrusted onto me, you dare to trust him?
At least Royal Descendant is a free spirited gentleman, he lives unhurriedly.
One who live in this world, who doesn't wish to live beautifully?
Leisurely bearing because he born into royalty.
Insufficient and exhausting living.
Everyone thinks that he's been wronged.
May I ask.
Who wish to be born into poverty? Who willing to be insulted?
When I kneeled and begged, struggled to live...
Who will have pity for me?
Lu Buwei
Every person, regardless Prince Jiao or Prince Yu.
Or him Royal Descendant, all enjoyed their natural special privilege.
I defied death to climb to the top.
Protect my clan, risked my life.
Yet is deemed ugly countenance, delusionary behavior
Royal Descendant never though like that. He is not that kind of person.
If it weren't for a person called Lu Buwei, he would've already been a pile of bones.
He stills stand on high on top, giving me pity and sympathy.
Is this not the funniest joke in the world?
I believe, at least used to believed.
We are the same.
You are my partner, soulmate, lover.
But now I suddenly realize.
You are going back.
Back to the world you used to be in.
That's not so strange.
You originally were born into the aristocracy. Original just like them.
♫ In this lifetime, we will keep on seeking because of love ♫
♫ It’s difficult to reminisce about the splendid times that slipped away ♫
Did I speak incorrectly?
I had suffered betrayal and injustice.
Therefore I know your heart. Firmly stand beside you.
Once suffered will not betray own partner, suffered pain
will cherish more the people around them.
The things I said before, disturbed you.
Hurt you, caused you to feel betrayal.
Right?
Only this way, you will not make light of my offerings.
Lu Buwei
Compare to loving others, I understand more about loving myself.
Even if I was to travel alone.
I will live spectacularly.
I wish that you will attained everything you want.
You should also wish that I will received true happiness.
♫ The memories surge ♫
♫ In retrospection ♫
That would a proper man's posture and attitude.
Sister Haolan.
♫ In the complete decline of prosperity, watching the passing of thousands of sails. With affection, perhaps we could wait to be connected again ♫
Master, I said so much.
Why can't you even take in one sentence?
You will be leaving tomorrow.
This is the last time you and Sister Haolan shall see each other.
Why can you not even say one true feeling?
I've said everything I need to say.
You are so extraordinary, so dauntless.
But this jade ornament, was already broken.
But you set with gold, keeping on you every minute and second. Why is that?
Return to me.
Since you mo longer want Sister Haolan, her item is of no value anymore.
Just throw it away!
Situ Yue.
Situ Yue, return it to me!
I dare you!
Since Master doesn't love Sister Haolan, what is the use of keeping the jade ornament?
You!
Sister Haolan.
- Let's go.- Where are you taking me to?
Take you to see the truth.
Ah Yue. What are you saying?
Don't you want to know whether he cares for you or not?
I will take you to see.
- I won't go.- Sister Haolan.
He will be leaving tomorrow, and we won't know if he would be able to come back.
Don't you want to know why he treats you like this?
I've said everything that needed to be said. I won't go.
The two of you, one is harsher than the other. No, you must go today.
Go. Let's go!
Hurry.
SIster Haolan, can you see for yourself?
He's still wounded.
Sister Haolan, hurry, go persuade him.
Master, don't look for it anymore.
Give it up. You have to embark on your travel tomorrow.
- Master! - Get lost!
Sister Haolan... I'm begging you. Please?
Go tell him to come up. He's still wounded!
Weren't you the one who threw it away?
Then, you go down and find it for him.
Sister Haolan!
I found it!
- Master. - Found it! Hey...!
Li Haolan, you, stop right there!
Lu Buwei. Lu Buwei!
What are you trying to do? I'm really confused.
You...You deliberately directed Situ Yue to look for me.
Perhaps, you need my services again.
I didn't.
From the first time when I met you, I already knew what kind of person you are.
You possess an ice-cold cutting edge, and you yearn for supreme power!
You should devise a strategy and pep yourself up.
Your expression now
really doesn't suit you. It doesn't suit you at all.
If there's nothing else, I'm taking my leave.
No, it's not like this.
What do you want?
This is my first gamble as an envoy.
If I win,
I will be rewarded for everything that I have done.
If I lose,
you must be firm and abandon Royal Descendant.
Whatever loyalties, principles, and life-saving graces,
forget everything about them and return to Handan city immediately.
I left gold, silver and valuables in the head office of the Lu shops.
Take these and flee far away from here.
Even if you lose your power in the next half of your life,
you can use the wealth.
I live as a rich woman for the balance of my life. What happens after that?
For your absolute freedom,
you can provide for your family and lover
but you can't marry anyone.
Remember this. Don't trust the sweet words of men.
Don't even let them touch your wallet.
Yes, I will remember this.
Before going to your death, thank you
for thinking everything in so much details for me.
I'm going to sleep. As for you,
please leave. I won't be seeing you off.
Lu Buwei, what are you trying to do?!
I've noted your inculcation.
I have accepted your money.
If you want to die, I didn't stop you.
What exactly are you trying to do?
♫ The yearning stirs my heartstrings that night ♫
It was I who discovered you.
It was I who trained you.
It was I who fell in love with you earlier.
Royal Descendant Qin and the rest of the men,
who gives them the rights to take you away.
I won't agree. I would rather die than agree.
You are the good guy! You are also the bad guy!
It's all up to you. What am I then?
Someone at your beck and call?!
Shameless creature. Bastard!
Shameless! Let me go!
♫ To meet or not to meet ♫
I won't.
Release me! Let go!
♫ That umbrella that shielded me from the rain ♫
- Master! - ♫ was badly damaged ♫
♫ At moonrise, ♫
Lu Buwei.
I don't have any other requirements
but just this word "respect".
But you don't understand at all.
You have arranged everything and can go and seek your death
but you have never asked me
whether I wanted all this.
You want me to take the wealth and flee.
Fine, I will do it
but in the future, I'm going to take the money and marry someone.
I will give your money to him and infuriate you till you die from anger!
Perhaps, you may be buried in Qin state.
You will be so infuriated that your coffin can't be closed!
Do you know how many years it took me to establish my business?
And how much efforts I used?
♫ At moonrise, ♫
You are even going to give everything to someone else?
Don't tell me, as a woman,
shouldn't you say that, "Even if you leave,
I will always wait for you to return"?
"Wait for you to return safe and sound"?
So, you are using your wealth in exchange for my heart?
It's not that easy.
Evil businessman, stop dreaming.
Even if I'm the baddest guy in the kingdom
but you still love me.
Don't even dream of getting rid of me. Don't even think of this for the rest of your life.
Even if I become a ghost,
I will still go back to you. The wealth,
you, I want them all.
They can't do without another.
A scrooge by nature...
♫ At moonrise, I meet with you ♫
♫ At moonset, I could not see you anymore ♫
Lu Buwei, you didn't ask and you just kissed me.
This is not respectful.
Fine. I will respect you then.
♫ At moonset... at moonset... ♫
Can I kiss you now?
♫ At moonset... A millennium passes by rapidly. ♫
♫ 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... ♫
Haolan.
I really regret now.
The departure of my father
made me swear a poisonous oath.
I thought I could put it down
but I couldn't
and cruelly hurt you many times.
But now, I'm being selfish to let you stay.
Haolan.
Thank you for willing to come back.
You must remember this lesson.
No one will keep waiting for you.
Other than me.
Prince, the envoy entourage is already on their way.
Is that so?
Everything has been arranged.
Lu Buwei will never be able to come back.
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Come here.
Hurry up.
Put more fire woods.
I say, it's getting dark soon. Why haven't you finished your work?
Are you going to starve me to death?
Come, buddies. Use more strength.
Coming.
Look at them.
They are lacking in supervision.
Hurry up.
- You two.
Coming.
Treasurer Lu, let's go!
Be careful!
Who instigated you?
Aren't you afraid that the Emperor of Zhao will pursue this?
He will think that the Emperor of Qin killed you.
This wasn't done by me.
Treasurer Lu, you must take a step first.
Go and die!
Your Majesty, the envoy entourage to Qin state is back.
Didn't they just set off?
What happened?
Your Majesty, the envoy entourage was attacked.
Treasurer Lu was killed. The whereabouts of Deputy Envoy Chen is unknown too.
What did you say? Lu Buwei is dead?!
We searched for four days and only found a corpse.
The wound on the chest was fatal.
The corpse was eaten by wild animals and scattered in several places.
He was definitely Treasurer Lu.
Do you know who attacked them?
We were already in Qin territory.
Other than the people of Qin, who would dare to do it?
Detestable. Forget if if they don't want the peace talk.
They even dared to kill the envoy.
They have gone too far in bullying us.
Did you look carefully and absolutely sure it was the people of Qin?
It was late at night when we were attacked.
I dare not confirm it.
Younger Brother Yu seems to be too doubtful.
The people of Qin killed the envoy. This clearly shows that they are not interested in the peace talk.
What's so strange about this?
I think it's not necessary to do that.
Perhaps, someone wants to sabotage the peace talk
and secretly killed the envoy.
And perhaps, blame Qin state for this too.
Younger Brother Yu, what are you implying?
Don't forget. It was I who recommended Lu Buwei.
It was also I who vigorously promoted the peace talk.
Enough.
Fight, fight, fight. You only know how to fight.
No one is willing to help me.
There's no hope in the peace talk.
I can now only count on Lian Po to send the troop to defeat Qin's troop.
Each soldier has a monthly forty pounds ration.
That's 250,000 soldiers.
They need to eat every day.
If we continue with this war,
the people of Zhao state will suffer.
What did you say?
I know that this is very hard to accept
but it's absolutely true.
Help me to hand this
over to her. This is the only item left by Lu Buwei.
This embroidery is beautiful.
Sister Haolan, are you making shoes for Master?
Yesterday, I saw a maid reading a letter.
Only after asking I found that her two brothers are at the front line.
Wrote a letter home asking for clothes. The batter is been ongoing for so long.
Aside from the provisions they received, the soldiers didn't get any salary.
The daily needs depended on their family to support.
I have reported to Her Highness and have gotten her permission to gather some maids who are free to start sewing.
Send to the front lines as soon as possible. You can help too.
Are you all right?
It's fine.
Physician Yin.
Xiaochun.
What is it?
Zhao diplomatic team suffered an ambush.
They brought back Lu Buwei's belongings.
But couldn't bring back his body.
Xiaochun.
Say one more time.
What did you just say?
No..not possible.
There must be a mistake.
I will go ask. That's not possible.
He said...
The jade ornament will never leave his side.
If I can't come back this time.
We should still follow what we discussed before.
Lu Buwei.
You must come back. You must come back!
If you die, I will never forgive you.
All right.
For you.
I will definitely come back alive.
I will wait for you.
I will always wait for you.
He also said...
He said he will definitely come back safe and sound.
He... He clearly promised me.
Haolan.
It's true.
He clearly promised me.
He promised me. He clearly promised me.
He said he will definitely be back safe and sound.
He said to me in person.
He wanted me to wait for him.
He will come back to me.
Lu Buwei.
You clearly promised me.
Lu Buwei! You lied to me!
Haolan. Haolan!
Lu Buwei!
Zhao diplomatic team encountered an ambush.
They brought back Lu Buwei's belongings.
But they were unable to bring back his corpse.
I will pay two hundred gold pieces. For her.
Anytime, as long as you need it.
I will be there.
Lu Buwei, why did you steal my fragrance pouch?
Because I like you.
♫ Days that we cannot return to ♫
Wealth is nice to have, power is enticing.
As long as I hold your hand, those are not important anymore.
♫ The yearning stirs my heartstrings that night ♫
Wealth, you.
I want it all, not one less.
♫ 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 meet with you ♫
♫ At moonset, I could not see you anymore ♫
Sister Haolan, it's time to eat.
At least, eat a little bit.
♫ At moonset... at moonset... ♫
♫ A millennium passes by rapidly... ♫
♫ 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... ♫
How is it?
I urged her the whole night. She only shook her head.
She didn't move in the past three days?
Haolan, one only has one life.
You said before.
We need to love ourselves at any time.
You are now neglecting your own body.
What is it for?
Xiaochun.
I really cannot reconcile myself.
Now, if it was Prince Yu who suffered a misfortune.
What would you do ?
Don't worry, I really love my life.
I also wouldn't do anything foolish.
But, I only want to be alone for a while.
Is that fine?
Haolan.
Physican Yin, what should we do now?
Before Master left,
he told me many, many times,
to take good care of Sister Haolan.
If... If anything bad were to happen to her...
To Master, how could I not be sorry?
No, I have to urge her again.
- No, go get Royal Descendant now. - Qin Royal Descendant?
Yes, go get Qin Royal Descendant.
I already said
to stop persuading me.
I want to be alone.
What's wrong with them?
You haven't recovered from your injuries.
How could you just move around?
- Go back now. - You promised me that
you will brew medicines for me every day.
You suddenly stopped coming.
Since the incident, Situ Yue has been crying every day.
Yin Xiaochun has been sullen too.
Even more so, you too.
Haolan, you have always been strong and courageous.
No matter where and when, you wouldn't give up that easily.
No matter how big the problems and difficulties are,
you would also clench your teeth and live through them.
But this time,
I hope you will stop crying.
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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... ♫