01x29 - Episode 29

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Grandfather.

Please.

I'll protect her.

Cangxuan,

with your current abilities,

you can't protect her at all.

Xiaoyao.

I'm not late, right?

No.

I arrived early.

You look troubled.

Is it about recruiting the army?

Didn't I tell you to leave the rest to me?

I came here to tell you

that I'm going to Chishui

to bring you the best warriors.

You're leaving Zhiyi City?

What's wrong?

Wait until the New Year.

Why?

My grandfather is furious

about the recent burglary.

My two uncles are also making a scene.

The entire Zhiyi City is under curfew.

The curfew doesn't apply to me.

Don't worry. I'll be careful.

What about Xiaoyao?

What do you mean by that?

Xinyue will take care of her.

Just do me a favor.

Keep Xiaoyao company these days.

All right.

I'll go back to Chishui

after the festival.

Finally, there's news on Xuan.

You can't hide it from me.

Xuan

is with Chenrong Xinyue now?

Cangxuan made his choice.

Even if it's not Chenrong Xinyue,

it would be a woman

from the Central Plains.

Cangxuan's destiny

is written the moment

his father died in the w*r.

You can't be his one and only.

Forget about him.

Father.

Find me a husband.

I don't want Cangxuan anymore.

I'm sure

among all the admirable men in Haoling,

I can find someone better.

All right.

I'll trust you to select a husband

for Nian.

This is quite a challenge.

I mean,

the princess is distinguished,

good-looking, and highly

Cheerful.

Ordinary men don't deserve her.

Are you saying

that no one in Haoling

is good enough for Nian?

I'm afraid so.

You come from my mother's clan,

the Dragon Squad.

You're my nephew and my disciple.

You're distinguished and capable.

Besides, you've watched Nian grow up

and know her well.

That's right, Your Majesty.

As Nian's cousin,

I'll naturally shoulder the responsibility

of finding her the best husband.

Haoling is a great kingdom.

How can we not be able

to find a presentable young man?

Of course we can.

I'll find her any type of man she prefers.

Hurry up and get it done.

Yes, Your Majesty.

Master Qingqiu.

It has been a while.

Please have a seat.

Why are we meeting here?

You must have figured out that I'm

Mr. Fangfeng.

Just get to the point.

I'm a businessman.

I'll do whatever I'm allowed to do.

Naturally,

I won't do anything forbidden.

I would like you to deliver some goods

to Qingshui Town.

Have you seen anyone suspicious?

Report to the authorities if you do.

Understood.

The whole city has been in chaos for days.

Are the burglars still at large?

They can't hide something

as obvious as provisions.

There are roadblocks everywhere.

The burglars can't run away.

Why would I deliver goods for you?

You're a businessman.

Naturally, I'm doing business with you.

What can you possibly offer me?

Xiaoyao, why are you here?

I heard the Tushan family

is good at tracking people.

What?

Can't you tell if you're being followed?

Can we talk business now?

Are you threatening me with Xiaoyao?

I'm just telling you what I can offer.

Tushan Jing.

Will you

take this deal

or not?

I'll never let anyone

use Xiaoyao to get a deal.

However, I'll do what you said.

You taught Xiaoyao archery

as her mentor.

I truly appreciate it.

This time,

I'm repaying you on her behalf.

Repaying me on her behalf?

Have you asked her opinion?

It's between Xiaoyao and me.

You don't have to worry about it.

Of course.

It's up to you to accept it or not.

You can turn me down.

Here's the time and address.

Send someone there.

I'll deliver the goods to Qingshui Town.

Goodbye.

Another mistake.

I think I prefer listening to others play.

Play something nice for me.

I haven't met the former Master Qingqiu.

Neither do I know

what delicate tunes

he has managed to play.

Maybe I won't hear that in my lifetime.

Although it's a pity and it upsets me,

I don't really think it matters much.

Tushan Hou may have destroyed your hands,

but he can't take away

the joy when you play.

Joy is a feeling.

It doesn't get damaged

along with your hands.

You're right. I was obsessed.

I've never studied music.

I know nothing.

Just pluck the strings

and I'll find it amazing.

What should I play?

Do you remember the song

I sang for you the other night?

You're like the wind on the water

I'm like the lotus in the wind

Meet and miss

Meet and miss

You're like the cloud in the sky

-I'm like the moon in the cloud

-Young Master is playing the zither.

He hasn't played it

-We fall in love and cherish each other

-ever since his hands got hurt.

-We fall in love and cherish each other

-I thought

I would never hear him play

the zither again in my lifetime.

You're like the tree in the mountain

I'm like the vine on the tree

Accompany and depend on

Accompany and depend on

Why is there joy and sorrow in the world?

Why are there gatherings

And partings in life?

Why do I wish to hold your hand

For the rest of my life?

Stay together forever

Never to part

Stay together forever

Never to part

Stay together forever

Never to part

Has the banquet in Yiqing Garden started?

Yes.

Would Your Majesty like to take a look?

Sure.

If I go, Nian will feel awkward.

Never mind. Let her choose.

It doesn't matter who,

as long as she likes him.

HANZHANG HALL

He's not bad. Keep him.

Princess.

He has a mole between his eyebrows.

It may not be so nice

to have a flaw on his face.

That's a beauty mark.

I find it pretty.

That guy with the flute.

He's dressed in green.

He looks frivolous like a playboy.

Are you jealous of him?

The one who sang

didn't have a nice voice.

Come on, Ru Shou.

You're so picky.

No wonder you're still single at this age.

I

Anyone else?

Go on.

Your Highness.

You've seen all 20 people present today.

Is that it? I can't decide.

Why don't you open your eyes wider

and look closer?

So? Which one is the best?

Do I have to pick the best?

Yes.

Then I pick you. I think you're the best.

Cangxuan.

I brought you

some great warriors from Chishui.

They all have great spirit power.

Are you happy? Are you surprised?

Are you too thrilled to talk?

We're friends.

It's no big deal.

Did you leave Zhiyi City

and go to Chishui?

That's right.

Didn't I tell you

to keep Xiaoyao company these days?

Why did you go to Chishui

without telling me?

I know what you're thinking,

but I can't prioritize girls

over my friends.

Of course I must help you first.

Why didn't you tell me

that you were leaving?

I wanted to surprise you.

So? Are you happy?

Yes.

I'm so happy.

Leave it if you don't want to learn.

I can play for you.

Xinyue keeps checking on me

because you're teaching me.

I have to give her an answer.

It's too embarrassing to say

that I learned nothing.

It doesn't bother me.

Just tell her that I'm a bad teacher.

But it bothers me.

How about this?

Teach me something really simple

that doesn't require technique or rhythm

and can be played with my eyes closed.

Jing.

Teach me.

All right?

All right. I'll teach you.

I must prove to Fenglong and Xinyue

that I learned from the best.

There's still a lot of room

for improvement.

Keep working on it.

Tell me the truth if we're friends.

I think your talent lies somewhere else.

If anyone asks you to play the zither,

you'd better say no.

It's fine.

Jing and I are also good

at different things.

Xiaoyao.

You let your mentor down.

Even if you play,

don't tell anyone that you learned

from Master Qingqiu.

It's not her fault.

I'm a bad teacher.

Right?

I'm very clever.

An overly lenient mentor

and a shameless disciple.

That's why you're so bad.

Who's shameless?

Whoever is getting irritated.

Fine.

I'll teach you a lesson first.

Who's shameless?

Come back.

You're unbelievable.

You can't play well

and you're scolding me.

Your Majesty.

It's the auspicious hour

for the New Year's worship ceremony.

Please take a look.

Deyan.

Yes.

You will be in charge

of the ceremony this year.

Pay extra attention.

I'll definitely pay extra attention

and do my best.

Princess Jiuyao of Haoling

will be in the Central Plains

for the festival.

Have we prepared a gift for her?

Your Majesty.

We have prepared gifts

for all royal descendants accordingly,

including Princess Jiuyao of Haoling.

Zhoushan.

Go to my treasury

and find something fancy for Xiaoyao.

She grew up

without any elders by her side.

I want to make it up to her.

Understood.

Your Majesty.

Shall I get more gifts

for Prince Cangxuan?

No, follow the regulations.

Understood.

Xiaoyao.

What's wrong? Did something happen?

Nothing.

Really.

It's just that I'm going back

to Qingqiu Hill for the New Year.

I have to be there

to pay tribute to our ancestors.

When are you leaving?

Tomorrow.

Send regards to your grandmother

for me and Xinyue.

Of course.

You have to go by road

due to the bad weather.

It will take long.

Travel safe, Jing.

Thank you, Xinyue.

These are for Jing.

If you get delayed

and his legs hurt,

apply a thick layer of ointment

to his wounds.

Remind him to apply the ointment

whenever he goes out in the snow.

If it still hurts after he returns,

prepare a herbal bath for him.

I've put the herbs in sachets.

One sachet for every bath.

Thank you, Your Highness.

I'll keep that in mind.

I'm leaving then.

Safe trip.

See you next year.

See you next year.

Let's go.

Young Master's legs hurt on snowy days.

Ms. Fangfeng never paid attention.

However,

Her Highness is considerate enough

to prepare ointment and herbs.

If only Her Highness could be our lady.

Mind your words.

Young Master is engaged.

Her Highness is just grateful

that Young Master is teaching her.

So what if he's engaged?

Even married couples can get divorced.

They're not even married yet.

Haven't you ever heard

of anyone canceling an engagement?

CHENRONG MANSION

If you're the lotus in the wind,

I would be the wind on the water.

Meet and miss.

If you're the moon in the cloud,

I would be the cloud in the sky.

We fall in love and cherish each other.

If you're the vine on the tree,

I would be the tree in the mountain.

Accompany and depend on.

Despite the joy and sorrow in the world,

despite the gatherings

and partings in life,

my heart will always remain the same.

I would like us to stay together forever

and never to part.

It's beautiful.

It's nice.

Come on.

Happy New Year.

-Happy New Year.

-Happy New Year.

Have some.

Xiaoyao.

Thank you.

Father, Mother.

-Happy New Year.

-Happy New Year.

Come on. Cheers.

Fill it up.

-Happy New Year!

-Happy New Year!

CUI HALL

Father hasn't punished anyone

for the burglary.

On the contrary,

he entrusted

the New Year's worship ceremony to you.

I bet he values you a lot.

We dispatched so many soldiers,

but failed to get the provisions back.

Nor did we catch that viper.

The Chenrong rebels

impose a huge threat to our Xiyan Kingdom.

It has been hundreds of years.

Even Father couldn't handle them.

What can we do?

Mu Fei is here.

-Let him in.

-Yes.

I hope you are well,

King Deyan and King Yuyang.

I came all the way

from Zhiyi City to pay respect.

You know the prominent families

in the Central Plains well enough.

Are they

still against Cangxuan nowadays?

Prince Cangxuan

sent Princess Jiuyao to Chenrong Mansion

to keep Ms. Chenrong company.

In fact, she's also getting along

with Chishui Fenglong.

All the prominent families

saw their frequent associations

with Chishui Clan and Chenrong Clan

and got a bit terrified.

The complaints have subsided

to a great extent.

Haoling Jiuyao

doesn't stay in Haoling,

but follows Cangxuan

all around.

There's something about Princess General

that I can't figure out.

I hope you can enlighten me.

Go ahead.

PLUM BLOSSOM WOOD

ON THE OUTSKIRTS, ZHIYI CITY

Greetings, Your Highness.

Please get up.

Xiaoyao rarely joins such a gathering.

She came to keep me company.

You must treat her well.

Of course.

Stop there.

Did you hit me?

-Don't run!

-Xinyue, let's have a snow fight.

-Come on.

-Come on.

-Come here.

-Stop there.

Let's join them.

It's all right. Go ahead.

Take this.

Stop running.

My apologies.

Don't be scared. Get up.

It's all right. Keep on playing.

The plum blossoms here are beautiful.

Next time,

we should invite Cangxuan to admire them.

Miaopu.

Miaopu.

Miaopu.

Someone has set up a formation.

It hurts.

Come out and k*ll me.

What's the point of hiding?