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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 3
Princess, Zixi is great in all aspects. He's worthy of your match.
In that case, does he look like you?
I have been away from Xianyang for a long time.
I don't remember what he looks like anymore.
So, you want me to marry a Royal Descendant of Qin whom I have never met?
- Princess— - Yiren.
I desire you and not the Royal Descendant of Qin.
Do you still remember the first time we met?
I lost my temper with my Royal Father that day and ran out from the palace alone.
Unfortunately, my money was stolen and I refused to admit my mistake to Royal Father.
While roaming in the streets of Handan, you found me.
If anyone else were in my place, they would have done the same thing, too.
No.
Countless people walked past me.
You were the only one who stopped for me.
The heavens brought you to me.
It's to tell me that you...
You are the one I have been waiting for.
Princess.
I'm just a homeless and miserable hostage.
My life is constantly in danger.
You should choose someone who can provide you with a luxurious life.
Instead of pandering to an insignificant person like me.
Magnificent clothes, good food, and lofty status.
All these can't be compared to you.
Yiren, let me touch your face.
This is the face which has appeared countless times in my dreams.
Ever since I encountered you during that chilly night,
I've been hearing your voice in my head.
Every single word that you said to me,
I've been recalling them repeatedly in my heart.
They said that I have gone crazy.
No, I'm extremely sane.
I merely fell in love with someone and told him with honesty.
Most women in the world are ashamed to confess their love.
But, what's wrong with falling in love with someone?
Why should I conceal it?
My heart skips with joy for you.
I'm full of gratitude for this arrangement from heaven.
You are always like this.
You always say hurtful words to me.
Why are you treating me this way?
Because I'm not beautiful enough?
No. You are very beautiful.
Why then?
Because of the difference in our status?
Yiren, do you know?
When those stupid people humiliated you, I couldn't bear it.
I have a solution to solve this easily.
I can make those people who humiliated you, kneel down in front of you
and beg for mercy for being rude to you.
As long as you agree to be my husband.
Princess, this is not appropriate.
As long as I want it, nothing is impossible.
Princess, you and my older brother are getting married soon.
I can reject the marriage proposal from the Royal Descendant of Qin.
No one can stop me.
Princess, please leave.
Yiren.
Tell me that you love me.
My apologies.
Yiren! You will regret this!
[Qinfang Pavilion]
Master.
Haolan, this is the best music teacher in the city of Handan.
Starting from today, you will learn to dance and play the zither from him.
Master, isn't it a bit late to start learning now?
I'm handing her over to you.
Go there now. I want to hear you play the zither.
Teacher, please choose a musical piece at random.
I specialize in one song and it must always be exquisite.
Yet here you are, bragging about your talent.
Teacher, please guide me.
Play whatever you like.
Yes.
All right. You don't need to play anymore.
Should I play another piece?
Who is your teacher?
Since I was five years old, I started learning the zither from Great Master Man.
Great Master Man?
I heard Great Master Man once stayed in Handan city for five years.
And was invited to accept many students.
You must be one of them, too.
Teacher, this Great Master Man is...
Great Master Man was renowned twenty years ago.
According to a legend, when she played the zither, she could attract hundreds of birds to pay homage to the phoenix.
You learned from a great master. Your zither skills must be extraordinary. You don't need to take the test.
Teacher, teach Haolan this dance.
I will.
Teacher, please instruct and teach me.
Master, I finally understood why you chose Haolan.
This Haolan was born out of the ordinary.
Her etiquette, posture, speaking style, smile and interactions with people
are different from those beautiful women I found at the marketplace.
It's a genuine bearing from an influential family.
There's nothing left to be said.
The temperament and nurturing needs to be cultivated throughout the years.
What you recruited were beauties.
Unfortunately, they're all trained professionals and seem too contrived.
It's very easy for them to seduce men.
But to maintain favor for a long time is not that easy.
But this is just one of the reasons.
One of the reasons?
Master, what do you value more, then?
A strong objective.
Money and desire are good motivations.
But when you encounter setbacks, it's very easy to give up.
It's different for Li Haolan. Other than me, there's no other leeway for her.
Even if there are cliffs and precipices in front,
she will still go to the end.
- Yue. - I'm here.
Starting from today, you must be inseparable with Li Haolan.
Every single word, action and movement, I must know.
Yes, Sir.
Yaoji, dance two sections to demonstrate to Haolan.
Yes, Sir.
Haolan, Yaoji has elegant posture. Her dance is light and graceful.
That's because she has been in training for three years.
Dance according to what you can remember later.
No one will laugh at you.
I understand.
She dances extremely well.
That's right.
Look, she dances very well.
That's right.
She's really good.
Her silks flutter in the wind. She is carefree and charming.
She understands the essence of the dance.
[Fine Trade Great Prospects]
Master.
I think we should demote Yaoji
and have Haolan lead the dance.
Why?
As the choreographer of the dance,
I want to fully exhibit its charm.
Although Yaoji is a great dancer,
but this isn't a dance designed for a brothel.
I think you probably understand what I mean.
Master. Master?
You created this dance.
Of course, I respect your opinion.
Thank you very much.
The teacher just told me that he wants you to lead the dance. Are you happy?
As expected.
You are very confident.
I started learning the zither when I was five years old, and dance at the age of six.
I've painstakingly practiced in the morning and night without stopping.
Why wouldn't I be confident?
Seeing as you need me,
I think you should be more humble.
If I don't have any talent, why would you help me?
We're just using each other for our own benefit.
No one's begging anyone else.
I'm perspiring from the dance.
My apologies. I'm taking my leave.
Master.
Master?
What are you laughing at?
You've never been this enamored with any other woman.
- Of course. She will be even more useful than you in the future. - What?
I waited for you to make your move for three days.
You are truly a very patient person.
You know that whoever breaks the stalemate is the loser.
I'm very happy, too.
Lü Buwei, you are finally being open and honest.
I'm a businessman.
My only priority is my own interest.
But the scope of our family business is too small.
I need to expand in the kingdom.
Hence, I will deliver you to the Prime Minister's manor.
What do you want me to do?
The Minister of Zhao is choosing a beauty for the King of Zhao.
If he likes you,
you can become the King's favorite and wait on him every day.
You want to use me to obtain power.
You are already the richest man in the kingdom
and you still want more power. You are too greedy.
What do you know?
Some years ago,
Minister Song of Wei kingdom had a vicious dog.
It wounded the old steward of the Lu family.
At that time, I was young and in a moment of anger.
I killed that vicious dog.
Minister Song was furious.
He punished me and forced me to do hard labor for a whole year at the Song family's home.
My father spent so much money
without any success.
From the day I became free, I've vowed to myself
there will come a day when I will be very successful,
and make everyone surrender to me.
The opportunity is here now.
What can you give me?
Don't forget. It was I who took you in.
Since we are now on the same boat,
you must always remember this, too.
I'm not your slave. I'm your business partner.
I have never conducted business with a woman.
I have also never heard of a businessman who craves power.
A jewelry shop.
I need to accumulate more wealth and power
to one day fully break free
of the humiliation I've endured.
Just one jewelry shop
is not enough for me to work with you.
What do you want then?
If I succeed in helping you to achieve your goal,
I want half of your personal wealth.
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I give you my word.
Miss, Master is sending Haolan to the Prime Minister's manor tomorrow morning.
Miss! Miss!
Is Li Haolan really the daughter of the Imperial Censor?
I dare not lie.
Fine.
All right.
I want to see
the Imperial Censor's face
when he realizes his daughter
has become a public entertainer.
[Prime Minister Manor]
In the past, no matter how much I asked, she refused to dance for me.
I didn't imagine that, today...
Older sister has been highly arrogant since she was young.
As if she would lower herself and dance in public like a common courtesan?
But now, she has been expelled from the family
and became Lü Buwei's concubine.
Her status is different now.
Naturally, she needs to swallow her pride
and dance for the Prime Minister.
What's wrong? You didn't know?
Is this true?
She turned to Lü Buwei.
It's a real waste of her talent. She's debasing herself.
But we are after all, sisters.
Seeing how she has fallen into this state, my heart aches.
Older sister is not someone who's vain and greedy.
Why don't I find the opportunity
to persuade her again?
I fear you won't have that opportunity.
Why?
Can't you see that the Prime Minister likes her?
Lü Buwei acts first and reports later.
King Zhao of Yan country also used to have a couple of dancers.
One was Xuanjuan and the other was Timo.
They were light as swallows. The steps were lithe and graceful.
I thought it was over-exaggerated.
Who knew the Prime Minister would have such a dancer in your manor, too.
Prime Minister, you are very petty.
You only show her to me now.
This is thanks to Mister Lü.
If it weren't for him, I would never have had the chance to see such a dancer either.
Excellent. She's a beauty. Her dance is even more beautiful.
Reward her well.
Thank you, Prime Minister.
Prime Minister, there's something urgent to report.
Everyone, I have some business to attend to.
Please help yourself. I will be back.
Prime Minister, this way, please.
Haolan.
Why are you leaving in such a hurry?
Are you still mad at me?
Your Highness, what's your intention in waiting here?
Haolan, you have changed.
Why do you want to be with a merchant who has the stench of money on him?
Are you learning how to achieve personal profit above everything?
Haolan!
That is not the real you!
You are gentle, kind and definitely not someone who would seek power, wealth and
who doesn't know the meaning of shame.
Why must you take this path that's full of thorns (hardship)?
I can help you attain what you want.
How would you help me, Your Highness?
- Come back to me. - As a concubine?
Other than being the first wife,
I can give you anything.
Haolan, you do know that
I have you constantly on my mind and have never changed.
Your Highness, you think too highly of yourself. I don't even wish to be your wife, let alone be a concubine.
Although it has been said that an ancient nobleman would utter no malice,
but someone of your standard is as inferior and unwise as a child.
Let go of my hand! Let go of me!
Your Highness, I am speaking to you nicely but you would not listen.
If you still won't let go of my hand, I will shout loudly.
So everyone can see Prince Jiao, who always acts according to convention,
behave so wantonly, harassing a female entertainer.
Let's see if the fine reputation you have painstakingly built would be destroyed in just a day.
In that case, you can go ahead and try.
You'll find that the magnificent merchant, Lü Buwei,
would obediently hand you over to me if I asked.
Let go of my hand.
Let go of my hand! Let go of me!
Your Highness, for my humble sake, please don't argue with this female entertainer.
Your humble sake?
Merely a commercial pest who attained fame through connections with the Prime Minister.
You are not qualified to talk to me.
Your Highness, you are right.
I, Lü Buwei, have crossed the line.
Since you are aware of your status, you should know that this person belongs to me.
Your Highness.
She is a female entertainer whom I bought. Whether she leaves or stays, that is up to me.
In that case, please sell her to me.
I can't do that.
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A few days ago, the Qin state sent envoys to propose marriage with the Princess of Zhao.
But they are now building up their army.
And are causing unrest to the Zhao state border.
What's your view on this?
I'm guilty. Prime Minister, please handle this.
How should I handle this?
From the first day I became a hostage prince,
I was already mentally prepared.
Prime Minister, please kill me.
Your suggestion is exactly what His Majesty wishes for.
Honestly speaking, even I may not be able to save you this time.
Although I was born as Qin royalty,
my father has twenty-seven sons.
I'm just the most insignificant son among all.
If he really values me, why would he send me here as a hostage?
Prime Minister, I will speak honestly to you today.
If killing me can force Qin soldiers to withdraw
I will immediately offer my head so you, Prime Minister, can hang it above the gates.
But my father won't withdraw his army just because of me.
Of course, I know that.
When you came here, the people of Zhao were fearful and indifferent,
but His Majesty treated you well.
But today, a large enemy army is at the border.
His Majesty is furious and cancelled the marriage of the princess
and ordered me to imprison you. I'm helpless, too.
I am just someone who has been abandoned with no one to depend on.
I am very thankful to Prime Minister for looking after me.
Don't put yourself in a difficult spot. I am willing to go to prison.
His Majesty is very furious now. There's really nothing I can do.
I'm sorry, Royal Descendant.
When His Majesty's anger has subsided,
I will definitely advise His Majesty to release you.
Thank you.
What a handsome and elegant young man.
What a pity.
Prime Minister, the Imperial Censor is seeking an audience with you.
Li He?
Lü Buwei, let me remind you one more time. Know your place.
The country has its own law. Even though I am but a lowly merchant,
no one can take away the things that belong to me.
You would not listen when I discuss with you cordially.
I can make it such that you are unable to establish yourself in Handan City.
Do as you wish.
Haolan!
Those things that happened in the past broke your heart.
But I promise you. As long as you are willing to forgive me,
I will not let you suffer any misfortune again.
I will protect you and not let you be hurt even a little bit.
You're holding onto Haolan because she has become a phoenix rising from the ashes. Dazzling and eye-catching.
You deceive Haolan
because you want to take her as your own, to become your plaything completely.
You have never respected her even a little, much less loved.
Lü Buwei, would you dare to say you are not taking advantage of her?
Don't you have an ulterior motive when you gifted her to Lord Ping Yuan?
This is a business transaction, not deception.
All of you, shut up!
How ridiculously arrogant is this argument between the two of you!
I belong only to myself and not to anyone else.
Everything that I do from now on
need not be judged by other people, especially you.
Haolan!
What is everyone doing?
His Majesty is having a headache over the important affairs of the country.
And you are here fighting jealously over a girl.
What a scandal!
Prime Minister, this matter is not as simple as you think.
This Lü Buwei is a secret agent of the state of Qin.
Your Highness, it was just a small argument.
There is no need to slander me so venomously.
Lü Buwei, you used to deal in jewelry in the city of Xian Yang.
Is that correct?
Prime Minister, I travel to various countries doing business.
The places that I have been to is not only just Xian Yang.
According to what Your Highness said,
could it be that all those doing business in the state of Qin are secret agents?
There are thousands of merchants doing business.
But at this point in time,
the only one who has wormed his way into the Prime Minister's manor is you, Lü Buwei!
Prime Minister, a pearl that is famous throughout Handan City plus a beauty that can dance.
Lü Buwei's intentions are suspicious.
Well... without any substantial evidence,
it's better if Your Highness do not misunderstand.
In Lü Buwei's shop, Qin merchants continue to stream in.
That is the irrefutable proof.
He's not selling goods, but actually selling Zhao's military secrets.
Buying and selling are what merchants do.
The highest bidder gets the deal.
I do not care where the person comes from or who he is.
Whether a person is from Qin or Zhao, he'll still be my customer.
Prime Minister, it's a critical period right now so we mustn't take this lightly.
This Lü Buwei is a merchant and his intentions are unclear.
Prime Minister should take precautions against him.
War is looming. We mustn't just let them be.
We earnestly ask Prime Minister to take prompt action
and use the blood of the unscrupulous merchant as a sacrifice to our flag.
We're petitioning Prime Minister to kill Lü Buwei.
Since that is the case...
Lü Buwei, what are you laughing about?
With unanimous accusations, even a gold rock can be destroyed.
I have nothing to say and can only laugh.
Since you've nothing to say, that means you admit your guilt.
Men!
Since ancient times, heroes have always loved beauties.
His Highness took a liking to my beautiful lady
and when he failed to get her,
he's acting so underhandedly.
Prime Minister, I'm originally from Wei.
How can I be a spy from Qin?
I was invited to attend the banquet and have never tried to find out any secrets of Zhao.
How can I be harboring ulterior motives?
I've thought that the Prime Minister is an outstanding figure.
But alas, you're also easily influenced, just like women.
Forget it. Farewell.
Come on then. Tie me up.
It's better to kill a person wrongly than to allow him to escape.
Take him away and execute him immediately.
Hold it.
Just lock him up for now.
Yes, Sir!
Prime Minister, this person is cunning and suspicious.
It's better to be careful.
Your Highness need say no more.
I know what I'm doing.
Official Li, weren't you ill and resting in bed?
Why did you come here so hurriedly?
I...
Haolan...
Miss Haolan, Official Li is here to take you home.
Prime Minister, I've been thrown out of the house by my father.
I'm now just a dancer in the Lü Manor.
You have fallen so low.
Do you know how sad I am?
I don't care what happened in the past.
I'm your biological father after all.
Listen to me. Go back home with me.
With my current status, I'm too lowly for Li Manor.
Miss Li, when Official Li knew you were here,
he came over right away even though he is ill.
This is the heart of a parent.
Can't you feel his love for you?
Yes, Haolan.
Go home and talk it out. We're all family after all.
Even though you were in the wrong,
we will still forgive you.
How am I in the wrong?
Enough... after what happened today,
our Li family have been utterly disgraced.
But I do not blame you.
Come home with me.
Men, bring Miss home.
- Father... - Hurry, let's go home.
- Father! - Go...
- Go! - Let me go!
Prime Minister, my daughter is willful and naive.
She only appeared in public openly like that because she was deceived by that unscrupulous merchant.
It was my fault for not teaching her well.
I'm really ashamed.
Official Li, you're too modest.
You probably can't find a beauty like Miss Li who can sing and dance so well,
anywhere else in Handan City.
Official Li, you should talk to her properly when you get back.
This is all my fault.
Thank you, Prime Minister for the advice.
- I'll take my leave. - All right.
My Lord, you're back.
You brought Haolan back, My Lord?
Misfortune has befallen our family.
Great misfortune has befallen our family.
My Lord, how do you plan to deal with this matter?
Since things have come to this, it is pointless to pursue it.
But what should we do next?
Even I have no clue.
Once a girl grows up, it is difficult to control her thoughts.
In my opinion, I think we should help her find a good home.
The Haolan of the past had a gentle nature and behaved so demurely.
But today, she openly danced in front of everyone
and she doesn't seem ashamed in the slightest.
Right now, everyone knows of this shameful thing. Who would dare marry her?
My Lord, have you forgetten?
Minister Yu's house has sent us gifts.
Of course, we should send her to the Yu family.
Minister Yu? She has already deeply offended them. They probably want to—
It is because of this that we should all the more send her there.
I know that in his heart Minister Yu likes Haolan.
As long as we let him vent out this anger,
it's not impossible to turn things around.
For the sake of this marriage, she has already run away once.
Will she be agreeable?
Sons and daughters ought to be filial.
Minister Yu is of high position and power.
How can he be so easily insulted?
Furthermore, Haolan is a mere girl.
Once the marriage is consummated and she comes to terms with reality,
I think she will still be an obedient wife.
Miss! Miss! Where are you going, Miss?
Miss!
Didn't I ask you to guard your Eldest Miss?
Who let her out?
You don't need to blame others. They are unable to guard me.
Just what do you want?
Didn't you create enough of a ruckus at the Prime Minister's house?
Does Father really intend to send me to Yu Manor?
Yes. Yesterday, I've discussed it through the night with your mother.
It is better for you to marry Minister Yu.
We have already come to a betrothal agreement.
Sending you there now is even considered too late!
My running away has already angered Yu Ping.
If you send me now...
What kind of consequences will I have to bear?
Father, have you thought about that?
Don't worry about that. I will send you over there myself.
I will beg Minister Yu for mercy on your behalf. He will surely forgive you.
For the sake of enjoying wealth,
you have already sold me off once.
Now, you are going to sell me off again.
Do you truly not feel any guilt?
I am doing this for your own good!
You are not doing this for me!
- You are doing this for your own career! - You—
Lord, please calm down, in case you harm your body.
Hao Lan, your father is doing this for your own good.
What is Minister Yu's identity?
If you were to marry him, you can reach the sky in a single step!
What a pretense. If it's such a good marriage,
why didn't you send Xiu Yu instead?
Haolan, all of us are doing this for your sake.
Until now, you are still carelessly blaming your elders.
You just won't listen to reason!
When they were busy framing me in all possible ways,
have they ever treated me as family?
Father, you clearly know how they treat me.
Yet you still want to send me to Yu Manor to flatter them.
Are you still human?!
Shut up!
Don't be angry.
Haolan, no matter what you think of me,
I am doing everything for this family.
Your running away has caused your father to be shamed beyond redemption.
If we don't think of a way to reverse this,
then his career will end here.
Your father has been more than generous to you
all your life, whether it's food or shelter.
This time, if you just sacrifice a little for your father,
what harm would it do?
A well nurtured sheep is waiting for slaughter once it's been fattened.
And now you're asking
why I can't willingly send myself to the wolf's den.
Some people have skin that is thicker than the walls of Zhao state!
You actually dare speak of me like this?
You are not being filial at all!
Honesty and filial piety?
None of you even know what that means!
None of you are fit to lecture me about being filial!
Haolan!
Since you have been betrothed to Minister Yu, you now belong to the Yu family!
I don't care if you are willing or not. Today, you will definitely marry him!
Men! Drag your Eldest Miss to Minister Yu's manor!
Yes.
Let go!
I have been rude.
I'll save you the trouble of punishing me.
I will go myself.
Haolan!
Haolan! Haolan!
How are you?
Are you the Royal Descendant of Qin?
Which hand of yours is better at Go?
My left hand plays against my right.
They are evenly matched, there will never be an ending.
I'm just lying to myself. Wasting time.
Are you referring to the battle between Qin and Zhao?
I forgot to introduce myself.
I am a merchant of Wei, Lü Buwei.
I saw you at the banquet.
Why are you here, too?
It's all because of the Qin state, Royal Descendant.
Haolan?
Physician, what happened?
Did she... Did she become stupid after being hit?
Imperial Censor Li, she has hurt her head after being hit.
Yes, will she be able to recover?
This is not confirmed.
- Some people recover in two or three days. - Okay.
But some people remain crazy their whole lives.
Looking at her current condition,
I will prescribe some calming medicine for her.
Let her nourish herself well.
Then, I shall trouble you physician.
- All right, I'll take my leave. - Okay.
Men! Show the physician out!
All right. Everyone is tired today.
We'll see how her condition goes tomorrow.
All right.
My Lady, the Eldest Miss went crazy at such a convenient time.
At exactly the moment the Censor wanted to send her to Yu Manor,
she went crazy.
She found a way out by driving herself to a corner.
Seems like to counter this brat, we have to monitor her closely.
Eldest Miss is pretending to be crazy
so that she won't be sent to Yu Manor.
But this way, haven't all our efforts been in vain?
She wants to escape her wedding.
It's possible, only if she remains crazy for the rest of her life!
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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... ♫