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♫ The far and long roads, the man I miss is at a distant place ♫
♫ Seeking the truth in heaven and on earth, opening up the words deep in my heart, not looking back ♫
♫ Thinking of a beautiful woman, if one's heart could be fragrant ♫
♫ Thinking of a beautiful woman, desolate like the moon ♫
♫ I worry, when can I appreciate the grasses and flowers with a beautiful woman ♫
♫ The ancient people didn't have time to leave some Yimoxiang (a type of plant) ♫
♫ Thinking of a beautiful lady, heart becoming fragrant on its own ♫
♫ Thinking of a beautiful lady, fragrant dreams ♫
♫ The whole world is drunk, one's whole life just follows the blue water ♫
♫ I'll drive and go away for an adventure, flying as I want to in the nine skies ♫
Song of Phoenix
Episode 38
Initially thought of asking the floating clouds to relay my words, yet I bumped into the Cloud God and he refused to help. - Thinking of a Beauty from Nine Chapters by Qu Yuan
Today, not only are you the State of Chu's hero,
you are a musician I personally chose.
How can it compare to before?
Your Majesty's words are too serious.
Tomorrow is the celebration of the opening of the new palace, I want you to go.
What does that have to do with me? I shall not go.
If I want you to go, you must go.
I want you to play the zither.
If that is the case, I will obey.
That's right, tomorrow, make yourself prettier.
I like to see you blush.
Remember. Tomorrow, make yourself prettier.
Wench. She knows how to steal the attention.
I heard that it was His Majesty who wanted her to come.
It's been so long since I've heard such a beautiful zither tune.
Actually, the Princess's skills are not less than hers.
I do not have that kind of mood anymore.
Her Highness the Queen is arriving.
Your Highness, what do you think the name of the new palace will be?
What it's going to be named, I don't know.
But, who this palace was renovated for,
I am sure I know.
Who is it for?
Zi Heng already has his own palace.
Lan'Er is still living with me.
This time, His Majesty sent Zi Lan to negotiate with Qi.
What do you think that means?
His Majesty, from now on, will rely on Lan'Er.
Who do you think this palace was renovated for?
Xiao Qiao understands.
His Majesty has arrived.
You may rise.
The auspicious time is here.
♫ Thinking of a beauty, distant floating clouds deliver me. ♫
♫ Yet, the passing wild geese do not understand me. ♫
♫ Returning birds ride the winds and fly far while I remain in the same place with a broken wing. ♫
♫ Watching my longings score across the sky to the horizons. ♫
♫ A man's aspirations, heartache through all ages, overflow within the heart. ♫
Mo Chou Palace ♫ Toss it into the waters of the east-flowing river. ♫
♫ Smile not a smile, worries still be worries. Who in the mortal world can understand? ♫
♫ Flick the sleeves and walk alone, not looking back. ♫
♫ Ethereal orchids of peculiar fragrance, ♫
What do you think? Do you like it?♫ caressed by the breeze, even shadows are redolent. ♫
♫ I ask thee, can you discern the traces she leaves. ♫
Your Majesty, I am only a musician.
If you're a musician then you're welcome.
With a good palace, you can play good songs.
A beautiful palace for a beautiful girl.
This Mo Chou. What is she?
She's even stolen Lan'Er's palace.
Yes, there's no sense in making a palace for a musician.
Xiao Qiao.
Sit.
Your Highness, I dare not to.
Silly girl, I told you to sit, so sit. What's there to be afraid of?
How long have you been with me, since I got married off to Chu?
Responding to Your Highness, it's been twelve years.
Twelve years.
All these years, we've never spoken intimately.
Today, you saw what happened today.
Lan'Er is someone you brought up.
Even if I can let this go,
you can't, is that right?
Of course. That Mo Chou is only a musician.
Yet she dares to fight with you.
But, this "Mo Chou Palace" used to be Concubine Yuan's old palace.
Ever since it was created, even in the daytime, people walk around it.
Who dares to live there?
You stayed with me for twelve years.
You've endured my personality for years, I'm afraid you've gotten fed up.
Your Highness, I dare not to.
How about this.
From now on, you will go serve Concubine Mo Chou.
"Concubine" Mo Chou?
His Majesty even gave her a palace. Is she not a concubine?
Your Highness, I don't want to go.
I want to continue to serve Your Highness.
You want to continue to serve me?
You are certainly very loyal.
You must be afraid of Concubine Yuan's spirit.
Go live over there.
Then after a period, I'll take you back.
I'll notify the people in charge.
Go get your things, and go there tonight.
Over there, serve Concubine Mo Chou well for me.
You want her to live very comfortably.
Do you understand?
Mo Chou Palace
Greetings to Lady Mo Chou.
I'm not a Lady, I'm just a musician.
My Lady, have you ever seen such a large palace given to a mere musician?
Furthermore, His Majesty ordered all of these people to serve you, of course you are a Lady.
I don't want to be a Lady.
My Lady, you must be joking. For some of us, we can't receive this even if we beg to.
Help the Lady with her belongings.
Yes.
My Lady, please enter.
I can do it on my own.
My Lady, this palace is very beautiful.
His Majesty treats you very well.
No matter how well he treats me, it still won't feel like home.
I don't understand, what's so good about the houses in Quan County?
Unless... it's prettier than the Royal Palace?
I heard that Lady Mo Chou's furnishings
were personally picked by His Majesty.
While it was undergoing renovations, His Majesty came by many times.
There was a craftsman that slacked off just a little and His Majesty cut his pay.
♫ Cannot wipe away the parting words said before separating ♫
♫ With the moon, I ask my love, "When will you fulfill your date of return?" ♫
♫ The boat I ride floats, causing ripples as a wave of sighs ♫
♫ The lingering zither sound cuts the horizon ♫
♫ Vermilion lips, longing for an old friend ♫
♫ One yearning used up the drying candle ♫
♫ If there is a next life, let's just continue these romantic years ♫
♫ That old zither faintly plays, the night is hazy ♫
♫ Causing the river waters to roll over and over ♫
♫ Sending one paper of my years to send you off ♫
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What's wrong?
My Lady...this palace wasn't pure from the very beginning.
Now that it's in this state, it's too terrifying.
Impure? What do you mean?
N-Nothing.
Is there any word from Qu Yuan?
Not yet.
I hope nothing happened to him.
Your Majesty, Lord Qu went as emissary with the status of Vice Chancellor.
Who would dare do anything to him? Please rest your worries, Your Majesty.
I hope that is the case.
That's right, has Mo Chou moved in yet?
She has.
Then why have I not seen her come to give her thanks?
Your Majesty, Miss Mo Chou is just a musician, she is not refined.
I'm afraid that she's become very confused after suddenly moving into such a large palace.
That's true.
I bet she's confused on what she should do right now.
Furthermore, I heard that the maids in her palace call her "Lady."
- There's such a thing?- Without a doubt.
Lady...
Lady is good. Very good.
Your Majesty, Miss Mo Chou is just a musician,
becoming a "Lady" all of a sudden, it is a bit inappropriate.
Of course she is a musician right now.
However, as she continues to be called this,
it will become true sooner or later.
Qi Royal Hall
Everyone, I heard that Chu has dispatched Vice Chancellor Qu Yuan
on a diplomatic mission to Qi. What do you think of this?
I heard that Qu Yuan has almost arrived.
This Qu Yuan is barely more than twemty years old,
thanks to Xiong Huai's appreciation, he was made Vice Chancellor.
He will never be more than a mere poet.
Barely past twenty and he's already a Vice Chancellor,
is that still 'a mere poet'?
Your Majesty.
Your Majesty, according to my knowledge, Qu Yuan is very well known as a poet since young.
While he was a magistrate in Quan County. He provided justice and the citizens loved him.
Be that as it may, that does not mean they can use Qi as a weapon.
Prime Minister Tian, explain your words.
Your Majesty, Chu lost to Qin,
yet they want to ally with Qi to take revenge.
What "vertical alliance"? He just wants to use Qi to achieve their goals.
When it comes to the fight, who would know if Chu would just sit by and watch.
Prime Minister Tian, your words are incorrect.
Your Majesty, that is not so. Qin's desire to take over the world is well- known.
Once Qin takes over the San Jin, it will most definitely attack Qi. (T/N: "Three Jins" - Zhao, Wei and Han)
If we make an alliance with Qu Yuan, that will be very advantageous for us.
Whether Qin is able to take over the San Jin is unknown.
Even if they take them over,
how do the three Jin states compare to our great Qi?
Your Majesty, we must guard against the future.
We can guard against the future in the future.
Your Majesty, whether the vertical alliance can defeat Qin, we know not,
but the piece of meat before our eyes, is real.
Bring it up.
Prime Minister, what is this?
The defense plans of Yan.
Oh?
Your Majesty, you must not attack Yan.
If we attack Yan now, how are we to form the vertical alliance to attack Qin?
Minister Su, at this time, you still want to attack Qin.
After we take over Yan,
our strength will be increased, it won't be too late to attack Qin.
At that time, I'm afraid the world will belong to Qi.
Your Majesty, at the moment Yan is just watching the ongoing battles.
If we attack Yan now and Yan forms an alliance with Qin, we would be attacked on both fronts.
When that times comes, Qi will be in a difficult position.
Minister Su, while you were much appreciated by the King of Yan,
you are now an official for Qi.
These big matters,
can't be based on old feelings.
You!
Tian Ying, where did you get this defense map of Yan from?
Minister Su, you did not wish to produce it,
so I had to search elsewhere. (T/N: Su Qin was formerly a high-ranking Yan official)
You are misleading the country, misleading the King!
That's enough.
Don't say anything else, both of you.
Attacking Yan, I will think about it some more.
We'll talk about meeting with the Chu emissary later as well.
Tian Estate
The State of Chu sending Qu Yuan as a negotiator,
does Lord Meng Chang know? (T/N Son of Tian Ying)
This matter I do know of.
I calculated it, and he should be in Qi by now.
Then what about the matters regarding Qu Yuan's assassination attempt?
- Oh? - He had just entered Qi, and there was an incident.
Who did it?
I investigated, it doesn't seem to be someone from Qi.
I wonder how Qu Yuan is doing now?
But with Zhuang Qiao there it should be okay.
My Lady, so you are here.
Haven't I told you not to call me "My Lady"?
I dare not.
- My Lady, where are you going?- I'm bored, I'll go find Lady Ying.
I'll go with you.
Have you felt better in your heart recently, my Lady?
In the last few days, I've slept better.
Sleeping well is a good method for recovery and maintaining your well-being.
Sister, your words are quite refreshing.
But today, you're the one who seems a bit wan.
Are you not happy?
No...
Perhaps I miss my father and little brother too much.
Are you not used to living in Mo Chou Palace?
Everything is good in the Palace,
but it just feels like some things are missing.
It's missing a human touch, missing some lively happiness.
I heard of 'live fish',
'living people' but I've never heard of
what 'lively happiness' is.
What is this 'lively happiness'?
Sometimes we'd gather around and dance,
sometimes we'd sing.
Sometimes we'd gather around a bonfire.
How is this different from now?
It's different.
Is there any progress in the last few days?
Not really, but this Mo Chou is very good at dancing and she seems to be a nice person.
I misspoke.
But just now you said she's a good dancer?
How is it 'good'?
I do not know either, but even Lady Ying became happy.
No wonder His Majesty would as well.
Are you saying that I don't dance well?
That is not what I meant.
You've been serving her for some time now,
you must have learned much from watching her practice everyday.
Dance a bit and show me.
Yes.
This time it's lucky that you risked your life to save us,
that we were able to get out.
Once we get back, I'll definitely tell my Royal Father and have him reward you handsomely.
Then I must thank you very much my Prince.
That's right, you like girls, ones like the proprietress?
When we get back, you can pick anyone in my mother's palace.
You are really a child, that was Zhuang Qiao's scheme, did you not realize?
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This person seems strange.
Old man!
- Prince! - Prince!
Old man! Old man, are you okay?
Old man...?
- Prince Zi Lan!- Don't move! All of you, don't move!
Don't come over, if you come over I'll kill him!
- Prince Zi Lan!- Let go of me!
Stop! Stop!
Let go of me!
Stop right there!
Kill!
Be careful!
Teacher!
Prince Zi Lan, are you okay?
I'm okay.
Thank you Miss, for your help.
You're too courteous, Master Qu.
My Master realized that there was much danger in your heading to Qi as emissary,
and was afraid of further incidents. So we came to receive you outside the city.
Your Master?
What? All of you skilled assassins, and you allowed him to get away?
A group of warriors suddenly came out of nowhere. They seemed to be from Qi.
It must be that Su Qin again.
Luckily I made plans earlier.
Su Qin, I'll see how many times you can save Qu Yuan.
Courier Stop
Prince.
We've finally arrived at Lin Zi. (T/N: Lin Zi - Capital of Qi)
It was really difficult.
Zi Lan, arriving in Lin Zi is only the start of your mission.
- Let's go in.- Let's go.
Have you prepared everything?
Yes, rest assured, Prime Minister.
I want Qu Yuan to die in Lin Zi.
This way.
Prince Zi Lan, you can stay here today.
Only after leaving the Palace do you realize the best is in the Palace.
I've been so scared this whole trip.
What is it? Do you miss home?
It's not strange to miss home.
If I had known the State of Qi was so dangerous, I wouldn't have come.
That's right, Husband, when will we meet the King of Qi?
We have already informed Qi on our way here.
Normally they should have sent an emissary to meet with us,
but even now we've yet to see anyone.
I'm afraid that this matter is not so simple.
I think Qi does not respect Chu, does not respect me (the Prince)!
When I become the King, sooner rather than later,
I'll show the King of Qi some color!
Zi Lan do not speak nonsense.
- Brother, what are you worried about?- I'm afraid someone has deliberately set up obstructions.
If we met with the King of Qi with temerity, we'll have minimal chances of success.
Then, what should we do for now?
Su Qin! Su Qin and Zhang Yi both learned under Master Guiguzi.
Zhang Yi propones the horizontal alliance,
while Su Qin propones the vertical alliance.
In seeking the vertical alliance, one must speak with Su Qin.
Zhuang Qiao, go invite Su Qin here for discussions,
in Prince Zi Lan's and my name.
Okay, I'll go right now.
Watching these dances all day, they have become boring.
Enough already. You all go leave now.
Yes.
Mo Chou, after seeing your dance before,
I really loved it. It's better that you dance instead.
Yes.
Your Majesty, I recently learned a new dance.
Don't know if I can dance it to liven up your mood.
Fine then. You dance.
Yes.
Your Majesty, why not let me dance with Her Highness?
Okay.
Your Lady Highness, this dance isn't danced like this.
Stop! Stop!
Don't dance anymore!
So outrageous! Go back to your seat!
Yes.
Mo Chou, it's better that you be the one to dance it.
Yes.
Worthless servant!
Your Highness, calm down. I deserve to die!
You caused me to embarrass myself in front of His Majesty and the Queen Dowager!
And you even tell me to calm down? Slap your mouth.
That's too soft. Harder!
Mo Chou, for today's grudge,
I will surely take revenge for it.
By that time, I will return it to you ten times, hundred times.
Your Highness, did you see it?
Consort Zheng's face was really so ugly.
She is used to being spoiled.
Suddenly getting embarrassed in front of everyone, it surely would be hard for her to take.
There is finally someone who is able to extinguish Consort Zheng's fiery-fire.
Your Highness, why aren't you happy?
Should I be happy?
Isn't it you don't like Consort Zheng?
I indeed don't like Zheng Xiu's arrogant and despotic character.
But I am at ease that what His Majesty has for her is just a doting love.
Your Highness, I can't understand you more and more.
When His Majesty previously doted on Consort Ying,
Zheng Xiu, or the current Tian Ji,
those were all purely just doting love.
Everyone knows that the King's doting doesn't really last that long.
Everyone can understand the principle of reversal of the wheel of fortune.
But His Majesty is different with that Mo Chou.
With her around, His Majesty's eyes cannot accommodate anyone else anymore.
His smile is also especially bright.
This time, His Majesty
might really have fallen in love.
Your Highness, isn't that still doting?
If it is just doting, there is still rationality.
There will come a day that the doting will end.
But if it is love, it will become thicker as days pass.
I'm afraid that in the end, he might be unable to control himself.
Compared to her, that Zheng Xiu is not worth mentioning.
Teacher, you really are able to keep your cool.
What if that Su Qin doesn't come?
He surely will come.
Big Brother, Minister Su is here.
Respectfully greeting Minister Su.
Respectfully greeting Vice Chancellor Qu.
I have long heard of your talent. I really admired it.
I am Prince Zi Lan of Chu.
Respectfully greeting Prince Zi Lan.
I heard that you tie your hair onto the house beam and jab your side with a needle to keep yourself awake?
I frequently have a headache due to worldly matters.
It's also quite weird. After tying and hanging the rope, it doesn't hurt anymore.
Let me see then if your head is made of iron or bronze?
I came here today exactly to help Minister Su resolve the matters causing your headache.
Minister Su, please.
Please.
Vice Chancellor Qu traveled far to ask for an alliance.
I am really grateful for it.
But allying together to fight Qin,
it won't be easy.
To tell you the truth,
a few days ago, I talked about the Vertical Alliance strategy with the King of Qi.
There are too many impediments in our government.
It will really be hard for The Vertical Alliance to push through.
Minister Su, the Qin wish to take over the world.
The small countries allying together to resist Qin is for the public good.
Of course, I know that principle.
It's just that...
Minister Su, what really is the problem? Hurry and say it.
Mainly, the King of Qi listens only to one side.
Although I am serving an official here as a trusted minister,
actually, I am just a foreign subject.
Who the King of Qi really listens to is the Prime Minister of Qi, Tian Ying.
You're saying that Tian Ying is obstructing?
Tian Ying and the King of Qi are brothers, and he is also the current Prime Minister.
He is in a vaulted position.
Once day when I become King,
I'll never allow my brothers to control the court.
If I should meet one like Tian Ying, I'll definitely kill him.
I'll definitely kill him.
Zi Lan, do not speak nonsense!
Minister Su, the Tian Ying you speak of, is he the father of Lord Meng Chang,Tian Wen?
Yes.
I heard that Lord Meng Chang likes to gather those of talent from all over the world
and eagerly advocates for the common good. Why not ask Lord Meng Chang to mediate?
I have long admired his good name,
and to be able to meet with such a celebrated scholar in this life, it is indeed a delightful event.
If this is the case, I shall bring you all to meet with Lord Meng Chang tomorrow.
Thank you, Minister Su.
Who is it?
Who is it?
Who is it?
[Mo Chou Palace]
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♫ Day and night, summer and winter, nonstop changes ♫
♫ Herbs and trees, prosperity and decline, would still depend on a beautiful woman ♫
♫ Rumors brought by wind from all over; inciting ministers with different dreams ♫
♫ Asking Heaven if it can bear witness to one's loyalty ♫
♫ Muddy and clear, beautiful and ugly, overturning all living creatures ♫
♫ Angelica and magnolia, orchids and quan, have a hard time emitting their fragrance ♫
♫ Why must you proceed against the current? Why must a lonely flower admire herself? ♫
♫ No one knew that one's birthplace has become someone else's territory ♫
♫ Outstanding in a chaotic world, who can understand one's desire? ♫
♫ Going far to travel, yet one's heart is tied with one's home ♫
♫ Drinking one 'Li Sao', the pain of separation ♫
♫ Getting drunk for a lifetime of dedicating oneself for one's country ♫
♫ Coping with the long, long road; hard to beg the heaven and the earth ♫
♫ I lamented the numerous sorrows in the life of the citizens ♫
♫ Singing one 'Li Sao', pain of separation ♫
♫ Sighing how hard it is to keep a bosom friend ♫
♫ For the ideal that I hold dear to my heart, I'd not regret a thousand times to die. In the end, turning into ashes.
♫ If this dream is difficult, let's just leave it to the next generations to ponder ♫
♫ Outstanding in a chaotic world, who can understand one's desire? ♫
♫ Going far to travel, yet one's heart is tied with one's home ♫
♫ Drinking one 'Li Sao', the pain of separation ♫
♫ Sighing how hard it is to keep a bosom friend ♫
♫ For the ideal that I hold dear to my heart, I'd not regret a thousand times to die. In the end, turning into ashes.
♫ If this dream is difficult, let's just leave it to the next generations to ponder ♫
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