01x22 - Episode 22

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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 22]

Wait till I enter the city.

I know what to do.

What are you talking about?

Mind your own business.

- What's wrong? You are even managing our sleeping time?
- Of course.

What if you thought of a good plan in the middle of the night? I would have missed it then.

What do you mean? Don't tell me you are going to sleep with us?

Yes.

Don't blame me for not advising you.

When Xiao Xue is sleeping, he moves around, snores

- and grinds his teeth. Furthermore...
- I don't mind.

Life in the barracks is simple and crude. One should improvise.

Don't tell me you are that squeamish?

You guys, take off your shoes.

Life is simple and crude in the barracks.

Don't you know how to close the door when you are sleeping?

Qiuchi, why are you here?

Change into this before daybreak. Go out with me for a while.

Just the two of us?

If not, then?

Don't be happy. We are not going out for fun. We are going to the enemy's camp.

You must listen to my instructions.

Otherwise, if anything happens, I won't have the time to bother about you.

I won't do anything rash.

It better be so.

Qiuchi.

Your home is in front and

can't go back. You should be very sad, right?

What's there to be sad about?

I will take back my Dongyi Fortress soon.

Stop dilly-dallying. Change into the clothes now. I will wait at the entrance for you.

Hang Ruxue's troop is outside the city now. What's the situation?

Mountain God, they have already set up camp outside the city.

Seems like they want news of our death.

Don't worry. I have already send a note to the boss.

He will send reinforcements soon.

I don't understand.

Since he has decided to rebel, why did he arrange you...

Of course, you are brave and unrivalled

but he has powerful and has arranged for the troops. Wouldn't he has better grasp of the situation?

He has his reason for this arrangement. What do you know?

I know my mistake.

Once Hang Ruxue has been defeated,

we move move westwards according to our original plan.

In less than two months, we can attack the capital

and possess the kingdom.

Who's there? What do you want? Who are you?

We are traders from Labu tribe.

We brought many good products for you to choose.

We don't need anything. Leave now.

- We don't need anything.
- We have food, fun items and everything.

If you don't want them, we will really leave.

What do you think?

Qiuchi, will this really work?

There are always traders from elsewhere. Keep pretending.

What other nice food do you have?

Our specialties from Labu tribe, pancakes. Eat one and you will be full for the whole day.

- Let's buy some.
- Do they sound authentic?

Wait there. We are going down to buy it.

- Should we go down and take a look?

Let's go down and buy it.

What are you doing? Mountain God has ordered that no one can enter and exit the city.

If you don't allow us to buy, what food will we eat?

That's right. What will we eat?

Little boy, stop creating troubles. Let's go.

Grandfather, you can't leave the city. Listen to me.

You can't leave the city.

Tell Mountain God to come now.

You are finally here.

- What nice food do you have?
- The specialty pancakes from Labu tribe

are finely grinded into flour from 33 different grains.

The women from our tribe pulled them into strands of noodles

and baked them in the oven for a whole day and night.

- It must taste very good.
- Does it taste good?

You can pair our pancakes with our special tea.

- The aroma is fantastic.
- The aroma is fantastic.

Aroma is fantastic?

- Is the pancake very expensive?
- It's not.

We have fates. I can give these to you as gifts.

They are giving these to us.

But we are rather tired and thirsty. Can we go in to rest for a while?

That's right.

Of course, you can. You are welcome.

Come in.

You are welcome. Come in, quick.

Open the gates now.

It's really a lot.

My stomach hurts. Where's the toilet?

- Over there.
- Thank you.

Everyone, come look at these good stuff.

I'm going to find that impostor. Stay here and socialize with them.

Let's hold hands for a while longer. Okay?

You will be trespassing the enemy's camp alone later.

I'm really very worried.

Look at that.

Move aside.

Mountain God is here.

Mountain God.

Look at the good stuff that the outsiders brought us.

Dismiss.

You are from Labu?

Yes.

I thought there were two of you. Where's the other person?

He went to the toilet and will be back soon.

- Really?
- Of course, it's true.

Mountain God, I heard you allowed us to rest here.

Thank you very much. You are a good person.

Not only am I a good person,

I'm also a good lover.

You...you...

Young ladies from the western region are not ordinary.

Such big eyes and nice skin.

Mountain God, what are you trying to do?

Didn't you say you want to stay here?

Why don't you please me?

Mountain God, don't be like this.

Feeling shy?

This entire city is my territory.

Qiuchi, sorry.

So hateful. There are many people here.

Do you know that I wanted to get rid of that poor devil?

What's so good about being with him?

Frankly, when I first saw you,

you were so handsome.

I fell in love with you then.

Great. Come with me.

Let's have fun.

What are we waiting for? Let's go now.

Let's go.

It's so heavily guarded.

All the roads up the mountain have been blocked.

How can I get up there without alerting anyone?

Beauty! Look at this Qingzhou City

and all my troops. Hang Ru Xue will definitely not be able to get in!

I'll take you up the mountain and we'll have fun.

Mountain Lord, look, what is that?

- What is it, beauty?
- I just saw someone crouched there.

He was staring at us. It was so scary.

Hey!

Mountain Lord, could it be a spy sent by Hang Ru Xue?

Catch him! I want to see him, dead or alive.

Yes. Let's go!

Beauty, don't worry. My men will catch them.

All right, Mountain Lord, let's go.

All right!

What do you mean, you don't know?

You're in charge of patrolling, and you don't know anything about two people sneaking out?

Master Fu, we're only in charge of ensuring that no one sneaks in, and no soldiers escape.

Master Luo and Miss Wenren aren't the enemy, nor are they soldiers.

They can go wherever they like, we can't stop them.

Then I'm ordering you to get them back!

Do you have the right to issue orders?

If not, I'm sorry, we're not under your control.

I think you should find someone from the Fu household to search for you.

What's going on? How can you speak to Master Fu in that way?

I'm sorry, General Hang.

Go back to your stations.

Yes!

Fu Yuanzhi, what's going on? Why are you so angry?

Hang Ru Xue, what do you mean by this?

What are you talking about?

Why aren't you panicked at all?

Fu Yuanzhi, what do you mean?

They've gone into the city.

So what?

How could you make a decision behind my back? Get them back right now!

Yuanzhi, they're in the city.

If we send troops now, we'll just alert the enemy and make it worse for them.

They were the ones who ignored orders first!

Whose orders?

Four hours.

I'll give them four hours.

If they aren't back by then, then you have to send troops. Or don't blame me for resorting to other methods.

You should know, if anything happens to me,

my father will never let you off.

Luo Qiuchi, four hours...

can you make it back?

This guy is really annoying.

- No wonder the Mountain Lord is so annoyed with him.
- I'm annoyed with him too!

Why don't we help Mountain Lord get rid of this obstacle?

Are you muddled? Didn't Mountain Lord say for us not to k*ll people?

Plus, if you k*ll him, won't it affect General Hang?

Did I say we were going to k*ll anyone?

Let me tell you, I have an idea.

I can make him wish he were dead, with his temper!

- Do you know what it is?
- What?

Mountain Lord.

Mountain Lord...

are you really not going to bother about that assassin?

If he dares to enter, he won't be able to leave.

My people can catch him, so why should I have to bother?

Mountain Lord is amazing!

Then what are we waiting for? Let's go in!

Mischievous!

How did you know this is my room?

Mountain Lord has such a special manly scent.

I could smell it right away.

That's right!

Come! Let's go in.

You two, keep watch outside.

Yes!

Little beauty, I'm coming!

Little miss...

Mountain Lord, would you like to play an exciting game?

Mischievous!

How long has it been?

General, about 15 minutes before it's two hours.

I got it.

General Hang,

you still aren't panicking?

Fu Yuanzhi, I believe Luo Qiuchi

will be able to come back in time.

I'll see if you still dare to touch me!

You're getting more and more daring, aren't you? You've got the guts to mess around!

You, you listen to me, I really wasn't messing around!

Explain what? I saw him with his arm around your waist just now!

I... I...

You bloody scoundrel, let's see if you dare to touch me again!

You're still touching him!

I... things happened suddenly, so I acted of my own accord.

But aren't we both safely up here now?

I could have come up with a plan to get up here. Don't you know how dangerous this is?

What's so dangerous about it? I act so well, how could they tell?

Then what if I didn't appear?

Would you have to be stuck in this role for real?

Haven't you appeared? How are you so unreasonable?

I did everything well and nothing went wrong, and you're still scolding me.

I just wanted to make a contribution, why can't you just praise me?

Regardless of whether it's a success, this isn't something you should be doing.

Why? Just because I'm a woman?

I know martial arts and I'm strong. I can do whatever you men can do.

This has nothing to do with whether you're a woman!

- Then what's the reason?
- It's because...

Because what?

Because I worry about you! Okay?!

Didn't you say you didn't want me anymore?

Why are you still worried about me?

Is it that you can't let go of me either?

You can't bear to let me go?

Let's figure out who he is.

You... why don't you pay attention to me?

Why don't you pay attention to me?

We clearly like each other.

Do you even hear me talking to you?

Qiuchi, you...

What's this?

An army badge.

Army badge?

Army badge? Why do you have an army badge?

Is the Dongyi Mountain Lord also a general?

Speak! If you don't, I'll break your neck!

My name is Zhang Heliang.

I'm a soldier with the frontier guard troops.

I didn't mean to rebel.

I... I was ordered by the court.

Ordered by the court?

You really have the guts to say that?

Would the court ask you to rebel against itself?

Listen to me explain! The one who sends me orders

always only sends his subordinate dressed in black, with his face covered, to send me messages.

I never knew his identity.

But what I'm sure of

is that this person must be a big official in the court.

What he gave me are government's silver.

All the information he sends are top secret.

That's how, over the past two years,

I've been able to rise in the ranks and become a lieutenant.

If it wasn't for that person supporting me from behind,

how could I manage to incite the people?

He just gave you some money and you dared to revolt?

I'm just a low-ranking lieutenant.

No one knows when I might be k*lled in battle.

I won't even have a coffin then.

That person told me that as long as I'm obedient

he'll be able to make me an official in the capital.

Ride a white horse and dress well.

You'd lead your brothers into rebellion just because of wealth and a position?

Don't you know this is a capital offence?

Then you really don't understand.

In recent years, the court has always said that the treasury is in dire straits.

Even the funding for our soldiers has been cut.

You all in the capital are enjoying the good life.

Soldiers like us stationed at the borders can't even get enough food.

How many brothers

have starved to death or frozen to death?

Two years ago, a man dressed in black clothes gave me lots of money and supplies.

It seems like I'm going to die anyway.

So you tell me, what choice should I have made?

Then don't you want to know who was the one giving you orders?

The dealings of officials are complicated and treacherous.

The Imperial Court is deeply involved in social and political factors.

How can a little guy like me investigate?

If people don't want to tell me, I must not ask.

If I know too much, my life might end up in danger.

Anyway, that person just let me stay dormant over these two years.

It was only this time he asked me to pose as the Dongyi Mountain Lord and revolt.

All right.

You'll come down the mountain with me

and explain all this to the people of Qingzhou.

Pull your men out completely.

All right! I'll do whatever you say.

One more thing... I want you to write a letter to that official.

[There's a change in situation...]

Oh, ooh, so dangerous and high.

The difficulty of the Shu Road, as difficult as climbing to the blue sky.

Can Cong and Yu Fu, their founding of a state, how hazily distant.[Can Cong and Yu Fu are ancient rulers of Shu]

If you move, I'll k*ll you!

I'm done writing.

You can hold on to your life.

Who said you could lie back?

Now you have to prove to the civilians.

Mountain Lord.

You two, come down the mountain with me.

Don't keep watch here anymore.

Okay!

You two go ahead and show the way.

Yes. Let's go.

[Qingzhou]

Mountain Lord, we didn't catch that assassin. He escaped.

- If you didn't get him, then forget it.
- What?

You guys can leave. I'll go on a stroll with this beauty.

Yes.

Don't move!

Capture her!

Tell me... where is the other one?

- Capture him!
- Be careful.

General, it's been four hours.

Yes.

- Send the troops.
- No, we can't.

Sending the troops like this will only ruin Luo Qiuchi's plans.

Their plan is suicidal!

Didn't you say you had a method? How is he still here being a nuisance?

That's right... it should have taken effect by now.

Protect the Mountain Lord!

Catch them!

Catch them!

Attack!

Don't let them get away!

Thieves!

Those thieves. Don't let them get away.

He's not the Dongyi Mountain Lord.

He's just fooled you into revolting against the court!

Why should we believe you?

Why should we believe you?

- You say he's fake, then who's real?
- The real one is right here!

Take a close look. This man is the real Dongyi Mountain Lord.

Do you think we have such poor eyesight?

Who doesn't know that the Mountain Lord is bearded

with a scary expression, but with a kind heart?

You shady character, you might look good,

how can you be the Mountain Lord?

That's right!

- Impossible.
- That's right.

Qiuchi, you've really made it hard on yourself!

You really don't look very much like the Mountain Lord like this.

Listen to me, everyone! Don't be fooled by him!

He just wants to fool you into k*lling me, so you'll have to sl*ve for the court!

- They beat up Mountain God.
- Wait.

You...

Qiuchi, this is...

You are a fake!

Don't you think that just because you have a big beard

you can pretend to be the Mountain Lord. I know the Mountain Lord's true face!

During the Flower God Festival, he had dumplings at my stall.

I definitely recognise him, he's the real one!

Stall owner, are you sure?

I might be old but I have a good memory.

He's the real one!

Mountain Lord! The troops are here, we've been surrounded!

General Hang, I'll hand this man over to you.

You're the Dongyi Mountain Lord?

Lock up all the bandits!

I'll interrogate them myself later.

Go!

He's a fake!

- You went over time.
- There were some small hiccups.

You're not injured, right?

Mountain Lord, thank you for saving us again...

- Oh no!
- We forgot to come up with a cover story with everyone. What should we do?

Mountain Lord?

Luo Qiuchi, why are they calling you "Mountain Lord"?

Mountain Lord! You've had such a terrible death!

- Mountain Lord!
- Stop there!

You are followers of the Dongyi Mountain Lord.

Move you hand!

Let me tell you, if you fail to respect our Mountain Lord, don't blame me for not being polite!

The Mountain Lord is dead!

The Mountain Lord is dead!

Luo Qiuchi, even if you're not the Dongyi Mountain Lord,

there's still plenty that's suspicious about you.

I'll figure you out eventually.

I look forward to it.

What's wrong with you, Fu Yuanzhi?

- I'm fine.
- Are you sure?

Do you want us to call you a doctor?

There's no need. I... I'll go back to pack.

It's really worked!

Good idea!

What's going on?

Mountain Lord, I used some "feigning death" medication.

He'll wake up in a bit.

You two are too smart!

Of course!

All right, there are many people watching here.

Let's talk when we get back.

[Qingzhou]

Matters have come to a close with Qingzhou City.

There's one more thing.

That imposter said that it was because of the orders of some major court official

that prompted him to rebel.

But he's never met that person, so he can't identify them.

A major official at court? Could he have made it up to push the blame away from himself?

Whether it's true or not...

If there's really such a person, we can just investigate.

Young man!

There's not a lot of food in the city. This is just a gesture from all of us.

Please take these with you and use them as rations on the road.

Thank you.

Young man, come back when you can. I'll make dumplings for you.

- Thank you.
- And that young lady...

the first time I saw you, I knew you were a pair.

As I thought, the two of you are still together.

She can even stay by your side in battle.

No matter what happens in the future, she will definitely be able to face it with you!

We won't send you off. Safe travels!

- Take these.
- Thank you!

Eat this on the road, okay?

Remember to come visit us!

Take all of these.

You must come back to visit us.

General Hang! General Hang!

General Hang!

General Hang!

General Hang.

General Hang.

General Hang.

General Hang.

General Hang!

General Hang.

General Hang.

General Hang. So good looking.

General Hang.

General Hang!

Instructor Hang.

Keep this.

Also, didn't we agree you would call me Hang Ru Xue?

Hang Ru Xue.

All right, let's go!

General Hang.

Qiuchi, are you really not going to go get rewarded in the palace?

You did a lot to quell this rebellion.

Hang Ru Xue won't steal credit.

If I walk into the palace,

it'll only be because I've secured the top spot in the exams.

Qiuchi!

[Wenren Manor]

Sir Wenren.

Sir Wenren, someone saw Second Miss return with the troops.

She's safe and well.

Let the kitchen know to prepare some good food.

When I return from the palace I'll welcome her back.

Second Miss... doesn't want to come back.

She wants to stay in the Academy for a period of time.

All right, I got it.

A verbal edict from His Majesty!

- Hang Ru Xue.
- I'm here.

You've done well leading the troops to quell the rebellion.

The emperor will rescind your punishment at the Academy

and restore your former title. You'll assume your duties in the new year.

You are given a tribute of a gold medal for avoiding death penalty.

Thank you, Your Majesty.

- Fu Yuanzhi.
- I'm here.

You've done well going with the troops to quell the rebellion.

You are given a tribute of two hundred taels of gold.

Thanks to His Majesty for his generosity.

They did a good job.

Master Fu is so young, yet dares to travel with the army.

He's brave and intelligent. His future is limitless.

You've all flattered me.

You've done well this time.

Tell your mother when you return.

She will definitely be very comforted by this.

Come back with me.

She will be even happier.

Let's go.

[Prince Kang Manor]

Good on you, Fu Yuanzhi.

Didn't you say Luo Qiuchi was the Dongyi Mountain Lord?

This trip would definitely expose his identity. But now the rebel Mountain Lord was a fake,

and the real Mountain Lord is dead!

Surely you weren't tricking me just so you could gain some credit?

Of course not! The dead Mountain Lord is also fake.

Luo Qiuchi is the real one!

Why didn't you expose him? Where's the evidence that you guaranteed me?

Prince Kang, just wait a little. I will definitely...

I don't care to wait any longer.

I thought the son of Fu Yuexi will be pretty capable.

It turns out there's not much to him.

Forget it. You are a wet-behind-the-ears kid.

I don't have time to play around with you!

But...

Miss.

I won't eat. You can leave.

Senior!

Senior... where did you go?

Why have you only come back? Don't you know how worried I was for you?

Thank you.

Senior. I know you're still angry with me.

Because I lied to A'Juan.

Shu'er won't do this again!

In the future, no matter what you say,

Shu'er will listen.

Do you mean it?

Yes.

Father, nine years ago, in March...

what did you do?

This has nothing to do with you. Don't ask any more.

How is it unrelated to me?

Don't you know that what you did almost ruined my life?

I always treated you as a model, but you...

A'Juan, don't ask any more about this, all right?

You should go back. I don't want to go home.

Sir Wenren has been worrying about you this whole time.

I've brought your favourite food and clothes.

He was worried that you would be cold and hungry.

[Grave of Beloved Little Monkey]

Little Monkey... did A'Juan come see you?

She even made this gravestone for you.

[Grave of Beloved Little Monkey]


"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 ♫

♫ Is she still waiting there ♫

♫ Dear wind, please blow gently ♫

♫ Dear wind, please blow gently ♫

♫ Slowly blowing the ends of her hair ♫

♫ Rain, please drizzle slowly ♫

♫ Don’t dampen her face ♫