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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 34
Even if the medicinal wine has poison.
Qin Royal Descendant also drank it.
If consumed at small amount, it is beneficial and not harmful.
Consort Han clearly drank excessive amount of aconite.
But I don't even know that aconite is poisonous.
I've reminded you before.
But you never told me that there is aconite in the medicinal wine.
Stop arguing.
You are the murderer!
Consort Han treated you so well, and this is how you repay her.
Nonsense!
Even if I'm guilty, it's not up to you to decide.
Xiao Chun, why are you doing this?
Haolan,
Consort Han didn't have any feud with you.
Why would you murder Consort Han?
Even I don't understand you this time.
Men!
Yin Xiao Chun! Why did you do this?
Why are you lying?
Why are you lying even to me?
Speak!
Why aren't you both going?
Who dares to go?
Your Highness, what is the meaning of this?
Li Haolan has murdered the Princess of the State of Han.
Do you still need to question me?
No, she wouldn't.
Evidences are present, there's no way to deny this.
Since she is married to me, your highness has no authority to privately condemn her.
What did you say?
I said no matter how long the Queen's arm can extend.
Still can not have authority over the Qin Royal Descendant's wife.
Such a pompous manner of speaking.
Fine.
Tomorrow morning let the King have a public trial then.
Your highness please decide if we should lock Li Haolan in prison.
What prison?
Since she hasn't yet been condemned, she is not a prisoner.
In addition, she is pregnant.
If there's even half of iota of mishap, I want you to pay with your life.
Locked in current location, awaiting the King's trial tomorrow.
Haolan definitely didn't killed Han Qiong Hua, who is the actual murderer?
Of course it is someone from Magical Dew Palace.
Everyone in Magical Dew Palace are people that she brought from Han State.
Someone actually betrayed her?
As longs as there are benefits to gain, there are no impossibles in this world.
Even if it's someone from Beneficence Spirit Palace.
Why did Yin Xiaochun criticized Haolan in person?
They are best of friends.
That is the most odd part of this matter.
Probably even Haolan herself doesn't know why.
Yin Xiaochun will attack her as well.
It's medicinal medicine, she wouldn't suspect it coming from Yin Xiaochun.
That person took use that opportunity to use the aconite as the poison.
Then deliberately wait for the time.
Let Haolan and Han Qiong Hua have a chance to be alone.
Reached their goal on shifting the blame.
Whether others believe it or not isn't important.
Consort Han was a very important person in His Majesty's eyes.
Will he be willing to forgive Haolan?
We are sit and wait for this to happen.
I'll go to question her for the truth.
Tell me why you betrayed her?
I have my own hardships.
No matter what hardships you have,
she treated you as her best friend.
She rarely trusts people. Since coming to the palace.
You are the only person she doesn't set up defense against.
This was your repayment?
Don't be so naive.
What sister relation is there in the palace?
Her trust in me is her own foolishness.
Fine.
I hope that you don't regret this.
You're not willing?
I won't betray Haolan.
Never!
Are you afraid of revealing the secret...
you've kept hidden for so long?
No matter what you say,
I really can't help you.
What are you going to do?
I just want to see if the sister relation between you two is comparable to your Yin family's life.
Begin.
Third Uncle!
My husband.
Third Aunt.
Don't!
Your Highness, it's all my fault!
I beg you to release them all.
It seems like you're still unwilling.
Let go!
Don't!
I'm willing!
Now you're willing?
I'm willing. As long as you release them.
I'm willing to agree to anything.
Xiao Chun tell me exactly what has happened?
Don't ask.
Don't ask about anything.
Haolan, I'm sorry.
I'm sorry.
Bring her in.
Tens of thousands of favors. Infinite grandeur.
Still...scent fades and jade vanishes.
Buried her person here.
That is the result of being in opposition to me.
You bought Lu Zhu since beginning.
Deliberately cast this scheme.
Far more than Lu Zhu.
There's also your best friend.
- Yin Xiao Chun. - Yin Xiao Chun.
Isn't it sad
and very heartbreaking?
You young people
Thinks you have some trivial cleverness.
Just threatens me daily.
Once you've thought it through
and wants to oppose me,
you will have to put in more efforts.
Bear the result of defeat.
Remember that next time
Either be pig or dog.
Never..ever run into me.
Troubled all day, I am tired.
Your Highness, Lu Zhu will take you back to the palace.
You've all seen it.
No one else is to enter.
Qionghua,
you too would've never thought
that you would be betrayed by your closest person.
Consort is dead.
According to normal regulation, even if you are not send back to Han State, you will be kicked out of the palace.
With this you can live a good life.
I can't let you leave.
I just want you to help me pass a message.
Just a sentence.
[ Noble Virtue Palace ]
♫ The drums are booming out ♫
♫ We're busy all about ♫
♫ Building walls high and low♫
♫ Alone southward I go ♫
♫ I follow Sun Zizhong. ♫
♫ To fight with Chen and Song.♫
♫ I cannot homeward go; My heart is full of woe. ♫
♫ With you I've long parted. ♫
♫ Can you live without me? ♫
♫ With you I've promised with ♫
♫ Can be fulfilled no more. ♫
Haolan.
A physician of high moral whose goal was saving lives and curing diseases.
Never tainted herself with immorals.
But today you didn't distinguish good from bad, assisted the corrupted.
Are you still the Yin Xiaochun that I knew?
There is only success or failure in the palace. There's no difference between good & evil or right or wrong.
If you really believe that, why is your face full of guilt?
I...
Eyewitness and evidence can be faked, but what about the our friendship? Is that fake too?
No... that is not so.
If your highness decrees for execution, maybe it can help you.
At this point, do you think I will still believe?
It is up to you.
What is the delay? Get in there quickly.
Red Sun Palace.
Li Haolan, why did you kill my beloved consort? Why?
Your highness, I didn't kill anyone.
Still denying.
In reality, Han Consort's close servant Lu Zhu and physician Yin,
both of them are witnesses.
Or else your highness can slowly investigate, find the truth.
At this point, what is the point of asking further?
I want her to pay for beloved consort's life.
Your highness, don't you want to know the truth of Han Consort's death?
What truth? Isn't this the truth?
Han Qionghua is a spy.
Nonsense.
Such a weak lady, she never step foot outside of the palace. How can she be a spy?
Right, Qin Royal Descendant, you need evidence to speak so.
When Zhao Army was trapped in Changping. The road for carrying messages was suddenly blocked.
Your highness started using mail pigeons for army communication. Is that so?
Correct.
Consort brought a small hawk from Han State. Now it must've grown up?
What is the relationship to that hawk?
Beloved consort brought a small bird from her home country.
She wanted to raise it & let it fly free for ten thousand li's. What is the problem?
If we have this eagle, we can confirm what Qin Royal Descendant said.
Li Haolan, are you trying to make fun of royal father?
Are you saying this hawk is sharing the army reports?
Bring the hawk.
Royal father, that hawk always flies everywhere.
- Who can capture it? - That's right.
Clearly trying to delay the time.
If can delay for a little while, can't delay forever. It would be a waste of time.
The truth will be revealed if your Highness please would go elsewhere.
All right. My lady.
Your highness, I've brought the hawk.
This hawk is really fierce. It was not easy capturing it.
Lu Buwei, what are you trying to do now?
Your highness, please be patient.
The truth will be revealed soon.
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Your highness, did you see? This is the evidence.
Your higness, there are many pigeons here. Only one pigeon is mail carrier.
Hawk correctly identified it.
Quickly chased down it's flight pattern.
This all depended on Consort Han's painstaking training.
At last, the reports ended up in Han King's hands.
How could that be?
Hawk, pigeons.
How could it be?
Your highness. Han Qiong Hua is a spy.
She concealed at your side for an ulterior purpose.
I think you are the spy.
Haolan only noticed the Hawk irregular behavior, then she went to question it.
Who expected that consort Han was afraid of being discovered and committed suicide.
You said that so easily.
What did she discovered that she suspected consort Han?
Your highness, this hawk doesn't attack all the pigeons in the palace.
It only targets this carrier pigeon.
That indicates that the hawk's object is not the pigeon, rather it is this scroll.
Lo Haolan, you are speaking complete nonsense. What you said is impossible.
Impossible?
Then how do you explain the hawk's action?
Could it be that you taught it?
Lu Buwei!
How do Han Qiong Hua dares to betray me?
Your highness, please do not be saddened by a spy. She deserves what she got.
You are the spy, as I said before.
-Royal Fater. - Shut up.
I understand everything. Han Qiong Hua doesn't know what is good for her.
If she is still alive, I will cut her into thousand pieces.
Yu'er, send an envoy to Han State to question them.
Your highness, please be calm your anger.
This is the key moment of Zhan and Han alliance against Qin.
We can not escalate this matter.
Then.. from now onward, can not bring up this matter again.
Since she is already dead.
Then how to explain to Han State.
Dumb! She died from an illness.
Yes.
Looks like, I've wrongly charged Madame Royal Descendant.
You've suffered.
Hope next time your highness will check facts and don't unjustly treat the innocent.
Of course.
Enough, return to palace.
Haolan, how did you find out there is something odd about the hawk?
Qiong Hua told me.
That day I went to the Beneficence Spirit Palace. Saw in person how the hawk capture a sparrow.
My suspicions started then.
You saw with your own eyes?
In the beginning I though it was a coincidence, but after thinking more carefully.
Qiong Hua is so smart, she must've deliberately reveal that the Hawk is how the messages were send out.
Why did she revealed her secret?
Because she already guessed Lu Zhu's betrayal and already predicted her own death.
Probably even more, she also though of how I can be saved.
Only need to reveal her identity as Han State spy, then will not implicate other people.
A incessantly scheming spy.
Deliberately sacrifice herself for this murder plan.
Is this the most funny matter in the world?
The Queen already discovered her secret with Prince Yu.
When that day comes, Your highness will be very angry and vent it out on Han State.
If she dies,
your highness will consider that Zhao and Han's alliance against Qin.
Will seal this matter forever.
If Qiong Hua lives, the Queen's hate will never stop.
Once she dies, the Queen needs to win over Prince Yu.
She wouldn't need to reveal their secret anymore.
Her deliberate seduction of Prince Yu is already extraneous.
In Treasurer Lu's eyes, it's always only about success or failure.
All the scenery to that path are obstacles.
Isn't it?
Men's thinking is different from women's.
You might think she was using Prince Yu.
But I think this was her experiment.
Experiment what?
I am guessing she also wants to receive true love.
Unfortunately her lover and her enemy stand together.
In order to end this struggle, she sacrifice her own life.
Haolan, you are thinking too much.
This is one possibility.
Second possibility,
Prince Yu is only a hobby in this game for her entertainment.
Madam Royal Descendant, physician Yin wishes to see you.
Didn't I say it before?
I won't see her. Let her go back.
I already tried to persuade her, but she's still not willing to leave.
I think...
Yin Xiaochun was only blackmailed by the Queen, why keep her at such distance?
Maybe, we might have need her later.
My friend will never be used in a deal.
I don't want to see her
because I'm not willing to.
When did you become so reckless?
Let her go back.
Yes.
Xiao Chun, can I believe you anymore?
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Your highness, this is carp recently arrived the capital.
The meat is fresh and tender. Please try it.
Your Majesty
Qin State send someone else to push for the six kingdoms land cessation issue.
Your Majesty, we agreed to this earlier.
We can't go against our words.
Push, push, push. If we give up the Six City,
My heart hurts like it's pierced by a knife.
What are you laughing at?
Your highness please calm your anger.
Didn't Minister already said in the morning court.
If we cease the land to Qin, Qin will get stronger.
Will only increase their ambition. We can not allow it.
You think I'm willing to?
Now it's like the Qin robbers are putting a knife to my throat.
Do you cede or not?
If you don't cede, they let blood flow.
Your highness, we will definitely not able to keep Six City.
Why not give Six City to Qi State? United with Qi to fight against Qing?
Continue.
Your Majesty, in the next few days, the envoy from Wei State will come to Zhao State to discuss about the Vertical Alliance.
It is just right that we sign the treaty of alliance with Wei State.
Whatever that is given up is already given up.
Why don't you bestow LIngqiu to Chu Prime Minister Chun Shenjun?
This can be used as way to better our relationship with Chu State.
We will first get the states of Qi, Chu and Wei over to our side, and then show good intentions towards the states of Han and Yan.
Then, we will not be afraid that the plan under Heaven to oppose the power of Qin State will not be accomplished.
I am daring, presumptuous and talking nonsense.
Will His Majesty please forgive me?
What an unscrupulous businessman!
All you ever think about is doing business.
Even though I have no choice but to cede these six cities, I can't give them away just like that.
Okay, we will act according to what you've said.
The unmatched beauty in the world.
Give him a reward! Give him a big reward!
Thank you, Your Majesty.
Lord Wu An, now, the people of Zhao have betrayed us and acted treacherously.
The six cities which they have agreed to cede to us are now given to Qi State submissively.
When Prince heard this news, he flew into a rage and decided to mobilize the army to attack Zhao State.
The person to lead the army can only be you and not anyone else.
At that time, when Prince decided to cease fighting,
it was because he empathized with the front line soldiers for having to bear so much hardship.
Now, they are rested and reorganized, and their morale is high.
Now is the best opportunity to engage in a decisive battle.
You lead the soldiers in a battle to defeat Handan City in one fell swoop.
Your merit will be magnificent and matchless then.
Why do you turn down this request so absolutely?
The opportunity to engage in a war is fleeting.
You refused to lead the army because you were momentarily in a rage.
Do you really want His Highness the Prince
to apologize to you personally?
This is not how a court official should behave.
If you ...
Lord Wu An.
Lord Wu An has fallen ill now. What is going to happen to the attack on Zhao State?
He is obviously faking his illness.
When he wanted to attack Handan City, Prince allowed the army to retreat.
Now, Prince wants to attack Handan City. Isn't he making things very difficult?
- Indeed it is hard. - Really?
This is really interesting. Why have I not heard of it before?
Prime Minister.
Prime Minister?
Prime Minister,
look, this girl really bullies us!
Yes! Please help us!
- Ling'er, stop fooling around. - Please help us, Prime Minister.
Prime Minister, can you please control your men properly?
Don't let them talk random nonsense here.
- If you do it again, I will stitch up your mouth! - Ling'er.
Thank you, Misss Bai, for reminding us.
It is all my men's fault.
I will let them prepare some gifts tomorrow
and visit your manor to apologize.
- I'll take my leave. - We'll take our leave.
- Mixed Little Witch, asking for trouble? - Older Brother, please, not so hard!
- How many times have I told you, yet you wouldn't listen? - Father, help me!
- Father, help me. - What's going on? Let go of her.
- Father. - What's going on?
When I was outside your room just now, I overheard your conversation with Fan Ju.
Although you gave him the cold shoulder, and Ling'er humiliated him,
his expression never changed.
Such a person is really insidious and crafty.
How can we casually offend him like that?
Father, you can no longer spoil Ling'er in this manner anymore.
It's only a matter of time before she gets into trouble.
I lived in the battlefield for several years.
Who have I ever been afraid of?
No matter how many schemes Fan Ju has,
he is but a person of low standing.
That's right.
If he dares scold me, I will let everyone in Xianyang City know that
Prime Minister Fan bullies those weaker than him, and don't respect those older than him.
Isn't that right?
Father, when will you be well?
With you here beside me,
my sickness is already half healed.
But, what your older brother said is correct.
In future, don't play pranks again.
I know.
Otherwise, you'll not be able to get married.
How is that possible? I want to be a bride.
From now onward, I'll be able, virtuous, gentle and kind,
and follow all the rules.
I don't know what got into her these few days. She kept reciting these few sentences repeatedly.
May I ask, which son of the the aristocratic families in Xianyang City has never been tricked by you?
Only a ghost would dare to marry you.
Just you wait and see.
Let me tell you this.
I want to marry the most awesome man under Heaven.
Good!
Is he really sick?
Your Highness, I have a matter which I seek Your Highness to graciously agree.
Prime Minister, what do you mean by that?
That day, which Your Highness gave the order for the entire army to withdraw from the front,
it was because you heeded my advice.
This caused Lord Wu An to feel suspicion and animosity.
He has been taken ill since.
Now, the people of Zhao has broken their promise and Prince has decide to mobilize the army to attack them.
This is a great matter of the Qin State. It should not be neglected.
If, out of his own anger, Lord Wu An refuses to lead the army to battle for victory,
I am willing to resign from my appointment,
in order to appease Lord Wu An's resentments.
Prime Minister, please don't blame yourself for it.
He is not taking his anger out on you. He is taking his anger out on me!
Your Highness, this is all my fault.
Your Highness, please don't let your momentary anger ruin our great plan to attack!
There is a galaxy of talent in my Great Qin.
Without him, don't the other people know how to train and fight in a war?
So, he doesn't want to go, right?
Okay, he doesn't have to go anymore in future.
Send my order out immediately.
Fifth Master Wang Ling is to lead a Qin army of two hundred thousand soldiers to attack Zhao State immediately.
Reporting to Your Majesty. A Qin army of two hundred thousand soldiers is marching directly towards our Handan City.
They're here again.
Your Majesty, this time, the Qin army is marching directly towards Handan City.
I'm afraid it is going to attack our Handan City,
and destroy our Zhou State.
Royal Father, according to the peace treaty, Zhao State will cede six cities to stop the conflict.
But Royal Father did not keep your promise.
Will that not anger the people of Qin State? Now, the Qin army of two hundred thousand will soon be at our city.
But, our army only has one hundred thousand new soldiers.
How are we able to with the Qin army which is like wolves and tigers?
This calamity will be upon us soon.
Prince, what is the point of minding all these now?
The most important thing now is to think of a countermeasure.
Countermeasure?
The countermeasures now are simply ceding lands and compensations.
Prince, according to what you said,
are you going to open the city gate and surrender without fighting?
Or do you think that by ceding our cities to the people of Qin,
it will then cause them to recall their army?
Your Majesty, Zhao state will never cede territory and pay compensation.
That's right.
We won't cede territory and pay compensation. Handan only have 10,000 soldiers.
The rest are orphans and widows.
Tell me how we are going to guard the city.
Everyone, tell me. How should we fight this war?!
Royal Father, the best strategy to delay their army is to negotiate peace with Qin.
Agree to a term of his, so that we can suppress the war.
Peace negotiation?
That's right.
- You only know about peace negotiation. - Royal Father.
The battle at Changping, our army's capability was greatly reduced.
Inside Handan City now, there are only the weak, old and handicapped.
This is thanks to the people of Qin.
With such a blood feud, you still want me to cede the territory and pay compensation?!
I spit on you. They are already fighting their way to our doorstep.
They are going to attack Handan soon and end Zhao state!
You still want a peace negotiation?! I spit on you!
Get lost! Ask the old people of Handan!
Ask those orphans and widows if they agree!
Relay this. From now on, whoever dares to mention peace negotiation, behead him!
All members of the State, protect Handan, fight a bloody battle.
Vows to fight till death!
We will obey Your Majesty's order.
I know that the battle at Changing hurt Old General Lian's heart.
I will personally go and request him.
Prime Minister, you should go to Wei and Chu for aid.
Tell them directly.
If Qin captures Zhao State, their countries will also be facing destruction shortly.
If the lips are gone, the teeth will be cold.
Your Majesty, I am will to step into fire for Zhao State. Will not refuse under any circumstances.
We are all willing to step into fire for Zhao State. Will not refuse under any circumstances.
Kill!
Protect Handan. Kill the people of Qin!
Retreat!
[ Handan City ]
Royal Descendant, we must think of a way to leave the city.
Once they break through the city, you will be the first to be killed by the king of Zhao state as sacrificial flag.
We escaped so many times and not once were we successful.
Can't you guarantee it for this time?
Your Majesty's strict command: All members of the State, protect Handan,
Fight a bloody battle. Vows to fight till death!
Time is running out. We must try even if we die.
Even if escaped out of palace. Outside is still full of Qin soldiers.
I will arrange for a place to hide.
Royal Descendant, please let me help you.
I have been with you for many years. I can't to see you die in Handan.
Let me help you.
Why should we trust you?
I may be a coarse person but I have never lied.
Trust me.
I trust you.
Tonight I will distract the guards outside. All of you should change.
Haolan, why aren't you changing your clothes?
Lu Buwei, please take Royal Descendant of Qin out from Handan first.
No. I will never abandon you.
I can't run fast now.
If you take me along, I will only be a burden.
You are afraid to drag us down
but there's another reason. Right?
Yes.
Among you both, one is the Royal Descendant of Qin
One is a Wei State merchant, can leave without any feelings.
But this is Zhao state. It's my homeland.
When it's at peace, wherever I go, it's called freedom.
Now that it is facing the attack of a strong enemy.
I want to stay here and be with my homeland.
Have you gone crazy?
Yiren, if right now it is Qin State facing destruction.
Would you abandon your home and country for a woman?
As for you, don't even talk about it.
You would rather die than giving up power and position.
Since everyone has something they want to hold on to,
you don't need to stop me.
If we want to leave, we should leave together. What can you do with your condition now?
Haolan!
I'm not that great as Qionghua but I don't want to lose to her either.
Don't worry. I know what to do.
Leave now.
Haolan...
Leave.
Let's go now.
Haolan!
No.
If you go back now, you are forcing her to die.
You should believe in Haolan. She knows how to protect herself.
- What are we still waiting for? - Someone is delivering the token for leaving the palace to me.
Token for leaving the palace?
I spent a thousand gold, three shops and ten beautiful entertainers
- Can you trust the person? - There will be brave people for great rewards.
It's getting late. I don't have a choice.
Prince Yu?
It's late. Where are you going?
Are you waiting for him?
I know you would try to escape
but this person's mouth is too rigid. It took me some work.
Prince, please don't forget about our agreement.
Agreement?
What agreement?
You helped the Royal Descendant of Qin. This means you are the enemy of Zhao state.
Men, take Lu Buwei to prison.
As for you, you are still of use to me when you are alive.
Take them away!
Hang him up! Starting from today,
use him as a shield.
If the Qin people wants to attack, we will kill their Royal Descendant first.
For our king, for our Zhao state,
for your deceased brothers and parents, for your wives and children who are still alive,
Swear to protect and die for Handan! And fight to death against the people of Qin!
Fight to death against the people of Qin! Kill! Kill!
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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... ♫