01x21 - Episode 21

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"No Return" by Fan Shiqi

♫ Memories slowly surround me, are they happy or sad? ♫

♫ The intersection of being clear-headed and blurry,
can’t determine if it’s white or black ♫

♫ Going against the wind yet still pursuing,
I must retreat if I cannot advance ♫

♫ You needn’t and I am unwilling for tears to fall ♫

♫ For you I won’t regret anything even if I forget who I am ♫

♫ No matter how many years have passed,
even when stars are falling ♫

♫ I’ll spend this long journey nestled together with you ♫

♫ Grant me a cup of deep love, a life of being intoxicated ♫

[Qing Qing Zi Jin]

[Episode 21]

Mountain Lord!

Mountain Lord!

Mountain Lord, we finally found you!

How did you come in?

Madam brought us in.

Why are you looking for me?

Mountain Lord, it's just a small thing...

Over this past year, we've been following your instructions

and pretending that you're still running things on the mountain, to prevent others from coming to make trouble.

But... something went wrong.

Two months ago, a bunch of random people

attacked the village in the night.

Apart from the two of us, the rest of our brothers have been captured.

And their leader is now in Qingzhou pretending to be you,

flaunting himself and cheating others.
- What?

It's lucky the two of us were quick and escaped.

We wanted to send you word, but were afraid we'd expose you.

We travelled on land and, water and trekked through the mountains.

Do you have food?

We got lost in the capital. It was lucky that Madam brought us here.

That's right... why doesn't Madam come in?

That's right. Where's Madam?

There's no need to bother about her.

Slow down.

It's hot.

Let me ask you...

what do you know about this imposter?

Speak.

He's really strong in martial arts.

He's really good at capturing people's hearts.

Let me tell you... just thinking of the things he says makes me sick! It makes me want to spew!

Haven't the people discovered that he's an imposter?

This is kind of a problem of you're making, Mountain Lord.

You always went about in disguise.

He just needs to dress up in a certain way, and no one can recognise him as an imposter.

Now all the people in Qingzhou are worshipping him as the real Mountain Lord.

Also, while on the road we heard that this imposter

has incited the people of Qingzhou to revolt.

They're rebelling against the court! This... this...

This is interesting.

Taking over my mountain village and raising a rebellion.

I bet this matter was something that was planned a long time ago.

If the court send troops to put down the rebellion

he'll just need to ditch his disguise

and he'll then be able to walk away from this and put all this on me.

If you heard about this news while on the road,

then the court must know about it too.

What'll happen if the court decides to send troops to Dongyi Mountain?

It's good to send troops! He should be beat up, I tell you!

How much have we been bullied by him?

If the court sends troops

and the rebellion is successfully put down,

Dongyi Mountain will be heavily policed.

We'll never be able to go home then.

Can we get the mountain village back, with just the few of us?

Let me think.

Dongyi's Mountain God disrespected the law of the country and intended to upsurp the throne.

I ask His Majesty to immediately issue a decree sending troops to Qingzhou

to capture the rebel bandit and put down the rebellion!

But the lord of Dongyi Mountain is so strong.

Da Caiya said he's a god who descended from heaven

and take on a hundred enemies.

Who can we send to take him on?

Please do not worry, Your Majesty.

There's plenty of good fighting talent in our country too.

We will not lose to a mountain bandit.

Announcing Hang Ru Xue!

Hang Ru Xue greets His Majesty.

Long live His Majesty!

- Rise.
- Thank you, Your Majesty.

- Hang Ru Xue.
- I'm here.

You can lead the attack on Dongyi Mountain.

He's on the ranking list of Da Caiya's martial arts community.

You and Dongyi's Mountain God are on the same list. You can definitely defeat him.

I really am so clever!

I can even think of this. No wonder Mister Da Caiya said that

I'm a natural born talent.

Then it's settled. Hang Ru Xue, I now order you to

hurry to Dongyi Mountain overnight to quell the rebellion.

Hang Ru Xue...

Your Majesty, I think there's something suspicious about this matter.

Should we not investigate further before coming to any conclusions?

What is there to investigate? Do you intend to wait until they come to attack the capital?

Instructor Hang, Prince Kang might have exaggerated, but his reasoning is sound.

When it comes to something like rebellions, we cannot afford any delay.

I heard that it's only been one month,

and all the people of Qingzhou have been incited by the Dongyi Mountain Lord.

If this carries on, the consequences will be unthinkable.

So we must nip it in the bud.

Hang Ru Xue, why are you hesitating?

This is His Majesty's decree. Do you intend to disobey?

I dare not!

I will obey.

Quick, look!

So many soldiers. What's going on?

I don't know.

What's happened?

Someone's coming. Hide.

Master Fu, are you sure the two of them entered?

I saw it myself. The robbers are in this building.

Come.

"When I was sixty, I was not irritated if I hear unpleasant things. When I reached seventy..."

What's going on?

Oh, someone reported that robbers entered here.

Have you seen any suspicious-looking people?

I've been reading this whole time. I haven't seen anyone suspicious.

He's hiding criminals. He's faking.

If you don't believe me, you're free to search.

Search!

- Reporting: there's no one here.
- There's no one in this room either.

Master Fu, did you see them come here or not?

We have work to do, we can't waste any time!

It looks like they've already escaped.

Old Xue, what are you doing here?

Master Fu brought us here to catch robbers. But there aren't any here.

How could there be robbers here? We patrol here every day.

Master Fu, did you see wrongly?

Master Fu, do you feel better?

There was conflict between us earlier.

I hope you won't bear a grudge.

Master Fu, if there's nothing else,

then we'll be off.

Let's go!

Master Fu, please.

Let's wait and see.

Please, Master Fu.

- It was too high.
- What were you doing bringing a cup of water? Would you have died of thirst?

- I was thirsty.
- Thirsty?

Mountain Lord. He's just...

Mountain Lord, that guy just now

was the same person that beat you in the poetry battle on the mountain, right?

Why is he making it so difficult for you?

Don't worry about him for now.

I need to make a trip back to Dongyi Mountain

and see who exactly this fake Dongyi Mountain Lord is.

Luo Qiuchi,

I have to go attack Dongyi Mountain...

- Who are you two?
- Who are you?

I am the Left General personally appointed by his Majesty.

What sort of country people are you?

- What sort of big general are you?
- You dare!

- Stop, stop, stop, stop.
- Who taught you how to speak?

- We're all on the same side.
- The same side?

Tiger. Rat.

My right and left hand men from Dongyi Mountain.

Okay, fine.

He already introduced himself.

What's the matter? It's an order from the court?

That's right. His Majesty set a decree. I must leave immediately.

I know that you would definitely not be rebelling,

but it's a potential case of rebellion.

- I'm sorry.
- No need to be sorry.

For this battle,

- you must go.
- What do you mean?

Not only do you have to go,

I have to go too.

This scoundrel...

he's squatting in my mountain village, k*lled my brothers,

and disgusts me by pretending to be me.

You think I can just let him go? I have to play around with him.

Let him see clearly who is the real Dongyi Mountain Lord.

- That's right!
- Alright then.

You can be my subordinate, travel with me.

I'm going to muster the troops.

You two, quickly pack my things for me.

We're leaving today, not wasting a single second.

No problem, Mountain Lord. Let's go.

Mountain Lord! Mountain Lord! Mountain Lord!

Don't call me Mountain Lord! There's people around, don't blow my cover!

Okay, Mountain Lord.

Then what should we call you, Mountain Lord?

Call me young master.

Young master, young master.

Let's go.

- Xiao Xue.
- More formal.

Ten months ago, it was also at this time that I set out to Dongyi Mountain

and caused you to fall off a cliff.

I threw myself off that cliff.

I never thought that I'd be setting out to k*ll you again.

Don't worry. This time, I won't take revenge.

The road to Qingzhou is long and far. Let's head out.

Men, gather round!

Prepare to head out!

Instructor Hang!

Wait.

Let her through.

Luckily you haven't left yet.

Why are you here?

I know you don't like me giving you stuff,

but this time, I have to give this to you.

In there, there are Pilisan medicines, tonics pills and dried rations. You can use these on your journey.

♫ The intersection of being clear-headed and blurry,
can’t determine if it’s white or black ♫

I forgot to also put a weapon in here.

Weapon?

Isn't this a weapon?

This isn't my first time going into battle.

These things have already been prepared.

Then, you don't have a use for them?

Um, about that...

We could always do with another set.

Really?

Alright. You shouldn't stick around here.

Go back now.

Then, you stay safe.

Wait for me to come back.

Men, form ranks!

Head out!

Fu Yuanzhi, didn't you say you had the ability to take care of Luo Qiuchi?

Why did I hear that he's doing fine, even going into battle with Hang Ruxue?

If you still won't make your move, then I will!

Prince Kangqi, don't worry. Because Luo Qiuchi has gone to Qingzhou,

this actually gives us an opportunity to take care of him.

What do you mean by that?

Withdraw, all of you.

You should be able to say it now.

By my judgement,

Luo Qiuchi's real identity

is Dongyi Mountain Lord.

Fu Yuanzhi,

you can't randomly say that.

If he's really the Dongyi Mountain Lord,

then by going to Dongyi Mountain, isn't he going to fight himself?

You mean...

this Dongyi Mountain Lord is a fake?

That's right.

How sure are you?

I'm 80% sure.

I ask Prince Kangqi to follow and supervise the army.

If Luo Qiuchi is really the Dongyi Mountain Lord,

once he's at Qingzhou, if he reveals his alter ego in order to prove his innocence,

then his crimes will be evident.

Then you could take the opportunity to really punish him.

If he's not the Dongyi Mountain Lord,

then the road is all mountain and wilderness.

I'll have plenty of opportunities to take care of him.

- Wang Quan?
- Lord Wenren.

Go back.

How did you get like this?

It's a long story. That day...

is there anyone inside?

I'm here to save you.

- Are you okay?
- Save me.

- Slowly.
- Save me.

You said Luo Qiuchi imprisoned you in a cave and was going to k*ll you?

Yes.

Why does he want to k*ll you?

Because of when nine years ago,

you wanted me to pursue and k*ll a kid who failed the examination.

He...

When did I have you assassinate a child?

I got your assassination order.

Luo Qiuchi is that kid.

He didn't die. He's here for revenge.

Ah Juan.

Lord Wenren.

Ah Juan. Ah Juan!

Ah Juan!

Father, right now Qingzhou is a mess.

I am going there with Hang Ruxue and Luo Qiuchi.

I will definitely take care of myself.

Your daughter.

Faster.

Right now, what's our position?

From the looks of it, we're still 500 li from Qingzhou.
[T/N: about 250 km]

Based on our current speed,

we can reach the outskirts of Qingzhou within 3 days.

Pass down my order. Everyone, take a 1 hour break.

Take a break.

Leave it here first.

I'm dead tired.

Do you still have water?

What are you thinking about?

Xiao Xue...

the people of Qingzhou have always been under my protection.

They're simple and kind people. That's exactly why

they've been fooled by that imposter.

So... if they don't surrender, you must promise me,

you can't attack them directly. I'll think of a way.

Don't worry. I won't harm a single innocent civilian.

Thank you, brother.

What is it?

It's nothing.

She wouldn't have come.

I don't know how she's doing now.

You clearly can't let her go, so why did you act so harshly toward her before?

What do you know?

Yeah, I don't get it. Two people in love

face difficulties together,

and overcome them together?

You clearly can't let her go, but you're pretending you don't care about her.

Aren't your just fooling yourself?

I never thought that a dope like you

can actually be quite clued up

about romantic relationships.

I'm just talking about what's before me.

Every time I go out to battle, I'll make preparations for the possibility that I might not return.

This time it's different. I'm here, so you'll definitely be able to return.

Time has passed so quickly.

That's right. Time has really flown by.

It's almost the new year.

So, how do you plan to celebrate?

I'm all alone, how do you expect me to celebrate?

This must be your first new year in the capital. How do you intend to spend it?

I'm all by myself, how do you expect me to celebrate?

Oh... two people who are all alone.

What do you mean?

You want to spend the new year with me?

Depends on how you behave.

All right.

When we're back, I'll show you.

- Where are you going?
- To pee.

Hurry up, we're about to move out.

Hey brother, are you going for a pee too?

Come, let's go over there! Let's go together.

I'm not peeing!

Let's choose this place.

What's going on? I could hear you from ages away.

Brother, why aren't you peeing?

You guys go first.

It's really no big deal.

So you don't have to be too shy.

How about this, I'll help you!

No!

Where is he teaching him how to pee?

You're going to splash all over me!

It's nothing!

This is the ambush plan for Qingzhou City. Understand?

Yes.

Who is it?

Wenren Juan?

How did you know we were going to Qingzhou?

The other day, I was outside the door and heard everything.

Then does the professor know?

I really want to help you. I'm worried about you.

How are you helping me? How are you going to help me?

Xiao Xue...

- Get someone to send her back.
- I'm not going back!

I'm the mistress of Dongyi Mountain Village. I belong to the village.

If something's happened to the village, how can I not care about it?

I'm not going for fun. I'm going into battle!

It's very dangerous! You're being ridiculous.

I'm not being ridiculous!

It's because I know how dangerous it is that I can't leave!

Do you remember how we were separated at the mountain village?

I had to watch you get surrounded.

I had to watch you fall off the cliff, and there was nothing I could do.

Do you know how much I regret it whenever I think about that?

If I go back to the capital now,

then how am I any different from that Wenren Juan who could only watch helplessly as you got injured?

I just don't want you to be somewhere I can't see.

At least... if anything happens,

I can be by your side any time.

So...

don't chase me away, okay?

No.

We just found a good place.

Madam!

Madam!

Luo Qiuchi, if we send her back now, you'll still be worried.

Why don't we wait until we get to Qingzhou, then we can settle her in some safe place?

I think General Hang makes a lot of sense!

Madam, are you thirsty? I'll get you some water!

How about... we get some food for you?

No...I spoke too soon.

This...

Wenren Juan, we'll be on the move soon.

- Can you endure it?
- I can, General Hang.

Take care of yourself.

Move out!

We have to get to Qingzhou before dark tomorrow!

Miss, it's really tough.

You'd better massage your legs when we stop to rest.

What are you doing?

Who said you can speak to our precious madam?

Go!

Let's go.

Madam, I don't get it, what did you do to piss Mountain Lord off so much?

I... I didn't do anything wrong.

How can that be? He's so magnanimous

how could he get so angry if you didn't do anything wrong?

He's magnanimous?

He's not! He's the most petty man in the world.

Let me tell you, when a married couple fights,

it's never ending. Go and humor him.

I'm not going to placate him.

I've been walking for so long and he hasn't even turned around to look at me.

Why should I go placate him? I'm not going!

Be good! It's for your own good!

Take note. The sky's getting darker. We will set up camp in front.

Let's go!

Let's go!

We'll do it.

Mountain Lord, Madam said to bring you some hot tea.

To warm yourself.

- Tea.
- I don't need her to give it to me.

You don't need it... oh okay.

Over here.

Madam... Mountain Lord has sent you a cup of tea

to warm yourself.

Warm yourself.

I... I don't need him to care about me.

Okay. We'll leave it here.

Mountain Lord, Madam says she knows she's wrong!

You should cool down!

What do I have to cool down about?

She... she's just too stubborn!

That's right!

Mountain Lord said you have to take care of yourself.

He says it's a little order for you.

You... tell him to stop with these displays of affection.

Let's go!

Madam says she wants to kiss you.

What do you mean, kiss?

There are so many people here watching, what rubbish.

Oh, okay!

What did he say?

Ah, erm...

Erm...

Mountain Lord said he really needs to pee!

Mountian Lord said that he...

really wants to hug you!

Stop talking nonsense!

Mountain Lord...

What did she say?

Spit it out!

I'm too shy to say it...

She wants to sleep with you!

What?!

Sleep... to sleep...

About this...

- Didn't you say...
- Come with me.

They're all the same!

No wonder he made me pitch a tent.

Success!

You... are you sleepy?

A little bit.

I understand how you feel.

But you're a girl.

You can't sleep with other men.

If someone saw you while you were sleeping, that'll be bad.

So... I pitched a tent over there for you. You can rest there.

If there's anything else, you can come ask me. I'm off.

Then what about you?

Aren't you going to sleep?

Wenren Juan, I'm not that easy!

Miss, you're incredible!

You can even keep up with the army! As a man I can't even compare to you!

What's the big deal? I'm going to be a heroine in the future!

Horse, horse, my life's happiness depends on you!

My horse, my horse!

Giddy up.

♫ A few years ago, I thought being alone in my world was the best ♫

♫ Never met. I thought everything's fine in my silence ♫

♫ For years, you have kept the warmest heart ♫

♫ Fortunately, I met you ♫

♫ I feel that everything I have been waiting for ♫

♫ is worth it ♫

♫ Don’t worry about how far the road will be tomorrow, worry about it ♫

♫ It’s just that the best is always the last ♫

♫ Meeting you is the most beautiful beginning ♫

Don't be afraid. I'm here.

- Xiao Xue.
- What's the situation?

The city gates are shut.

Apart from this way into the city, are there any other points of entry?

All the other points of entry are under heavy guard.

It looks like this imposter has complete control over the populace.

The layout of Qingzhou City is complex.

Guarding it is also equivalent to cutting it off.

We've also blocked ourselves.

Right now, we don't know anything about how many soldiers there are in the city.

Or what ambushes and traps there might be.

We can only go back to the camp and draw a long-term plan.

[Qingzhou]

[Qingzhou]

Qingzhou City is my home.

Everyone here is part of my family.

We will fight off the enemy together, all right?

Yes! Yes!

Rest well today.

Conserve our strength and store up energy.

General Hang, there's someone here to see you.

- Who is it?
- It's someone sent by the court.

The court? All right, let him see me in the tent.

Long time no see.

General Hang, Classmate Luo.

Let's go!

Quick!

What's he doing here?

I don't know.

He's seen us in the village before.

We can't let him see us with the Mountain Lord.

- Should we hide?
- Hide.

Let's go.

- He can't see me, I can't see him.
- Let's go!

What are you doing here?

I'm here at the order of Prince Kang

to be your strategist.

From now on, I'll be with you.

The battle situation, strategies, and movements

will all have to be reported to me.

Otherwise, it'll be considered defying orders.

You really do just stick around.

Fu Yuanzhi, it's dangerous on the b*ttlefield. Be careful.

Classmate Wenren Juan.

Right now, because of the civilians, there's no way to attack Qingzhou City.

This imposter is hiding in the village and won't come out, so we can only wait.

Even if he comes out, the people of Qingzhou with protect him.

We still won't be able to do anything about him.

Have you forgotten? I told you...

What if we circle around and enter through the back of the mountain?

At the back of the mountain

there are cliffs.

Haven't you been to Dongyi Mountain? Don't you know this?

Qingzhou isn't that big. And now it's winter.

The supplies they have won't be enough to support so many people for too long.

They will have to come up with a way to connect with the outside world.

And to buy supplies.

What are you thinking of?

Nothing.

Why do you think this Dongyi Mountain Lord would suddenly start a rebellion?

He's been like a local king in Qingzhou.

He can have anything he wants.

Why did he have to kick up this fuss to anger the court and bring the troops here to attack the city?

Could it be that he's an idiot?

You've come all the way here

to Qingzhou to catch an idiot.

What does that make you? A big idiot?

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What?

Fu Yuanzhi is really annoying

but he's pretty smart.

This plan can work, but right now there is no way for the army to enter the city.

- This is a problem.
- We have to think of a way to sneak in.

We'll first figure out his identity, and then we can attack from both within and without. What do you say?

No, it's too dangerous. I'll go with you.

How can you go? You can't act.

If we're discovered, it's all over.

Then who else is there?

I know someone suitable.

Your clothes... what's that stain?

Really?

Take a look for me.

All right.

Yeah...

Can you see clearly?

Where's it dirty?

I've got someone to rush the tools you need over.

When do you intend to move?

Between 3 - 5 pm.

You have to at least wait until I get into the city.

I have my plan.

What are you talking about?

"Pear Blossoms Bloom" by Su Miaoling

♫ Pear flowers are blossoming, pear flowers are blossoming ♫

♫ Fluttering in the wind ♫

♫ Waving to and fro on the mountain ♫

♫ Thousands of miles away ♫

♫ Thousands of miles away ♫

♫ Is she still waiting there ♫

♫ Dear wind, please blow gently ♫

♫ Slowly blowing the ends of her hair ♫

♫ Rain, please drizzle slowly ♫

♫ Don’t dampen her face ♫