"Like a Song" by Jason Zhang
♫ Thank time for taking away the frost flower at the head of my brows ♫
♫ Thank vicissitudes of life for feeding the horse which misses you ♫
♫ Thank endless soft lover's prattle for projecting the horizon, ♫
♫ and taking me to get drunk for a moment in the tiny mortal world ♫
♫ Thank those words of goodbye for making you scared ♫
♫ Thank the narrow road for allowing reunions not cease ♫
♫ Thank the moon for often talking to me about its deficit at my bed ♫
♫ Thank the sandy wind for getting blown into time ♫
♫ If a regret is a regret, if a story is unfinished, ♫
♫ pear blossoms have fallen all over the mountains when I look back ♫
♫ At least, I have heard the 'like' you said ♫
♫ Deep love can only be briefly discussed ♫
The Flame's Daughter
Episode 3
Senior Brother Yu, were you waiting for me?
I know you have things to ask me, but before that, I want to scold you on something.
You cannot sit with your back to the door anymore. I know you are skilled in martial arts and no one can hurt you,
but, you must be more careful, right?
Alright, now it's your turn to ask me.
Sir Xue.
You find him strange too, right?
I think so too. But...
But I want to bring him back home.
Alright. I will listen to you.
I've never left home before.
So besides him, no one has recognized me.
Also, he knew a lot of secrets of our sects.
Including...about Zhan Feng.
What about him?
He knew that Zhan Feng brought Ying Yi home 2 years ago.
So...I want to bring him home and test his background.
If he really is an enemy,
then wouldn't it be better to keep my enemy close by?
That's true.
I was afraid you'd disagree.
I won't, don't worry.
It's a promise.
We will return home tomorrow.
Tomorrow? We cannot stay a few more days?
I...do not dare to face them.
If you don't go back, it'll be too late.
Why? Did something happen?
Zhan Feng...asked Master to void the engagement.
Void the engagement?
He really doesn't want to marry me.
Alright. Even if he wants to void it, he'll do it to my face.
We'll set out to go home tomorrow morning.
Alright.
Ge'er. My army pass is still at my manor. Can you get it for me?
Alright.
Did you come looking for me?
I'll guess what you said, but I cannot hear it. Please talk to my face.
I forgot you are deaf. Sorry!
There is no need to apologize. We just met yesterday. It is natural that you forgot.
You want to follow Ge'er to escape those who want to kill you?
What's there to fear about the people trying to kill me?
Then you want to depend on the power of the martial arts world's best family?
The fight between the clans is boring.
Give me a reason.
Let me think!
What if I said I am your Master's old friend,
that I left jianghu for many years and came back to help Flaming Hills?
I never heard Master mention you before.
Your Master will give you an answer then.
Besides, it'll be easy to deal with an outsider from the inside, right?
Sir You Qin!
Eldest Miss.
You always knew who I was?
So wanting the score sheet was just a trap?
Look at that corner, it wasn't cleaned properly today!
- That's why, you must be very meticulous. - Okay.
Look, Sir Xue chose her!
No wonder. Madam Hua took me in so easily.
Inside Taste Flower Brother, how much is real and how much is fake?
Eldest Miss.
Senior Brother, your army pass.
Why didn't you come from that direction?
Madam Hua, I'll be leaving now.
I knew you wouldn't be staying for long. You don't belong here.
Hurry and go.
Miss Feng, let us meet again if there is fate.
Yes, let us meet again if there is fate.
Move aside!
He's coming!
Farewell, Sir.
Sir, please take care.
Ge'er!
You won't sit in the same carriage as me?
Sit by yourself!
Master.
Miss Feng.
Don't worry.
The prince keeps his word. Since he promised you, he will do it.
While he is at Flaming Hills, if you need anything, come to his manor to look for me.
Alright.
[Prince of Jingyuan]
Senior Brother, do you think Father will scold me?
You were still confident yesterday. Feeling diffident now?
Young Lord, please go back. My Young Lord's carriage is not a place that you can just approach.
Shut up! Young Lord is not someone that a servant like you can just casually berate.
Miss Dao, these words of yours are too disrespectful.
Apologize to him first and I'll apologize to you.
- It was her who made a 1 million gold offering. - Really?
Get in.
Do you two have something to say to each other?
Nothing.
Respectfully sending off Young Lord! Hope Young Lord will get what you want.
Wishing you good fortune and good health.
Why are they very respectful to you?
Because I am their big boss.
[Taste Flower Brothel]
Go back now.
You're really a serious lady.
Too bad, he doesn't appreciate your feelings.
Leave!
What's the use of you scolding me?! The one who took him away is Flaming Hills, not me.
If you say one more word, do you believe I'll cut your tongue off?
Then, listen to what I'm going to say next first, before deciding if you want to cut my tongue off or not.
Say it.
Based on my investigation, your World Swordless City has been looking for Young Lord Xue for 2 years.
Also, last night, you were willing to spend heavily.
I feel that you are not just aiming for his good looks, right? There must be a story behind this.
But I can also see that you really care about him. What is the truth then?
You really are unafraid to die.
I got it right!
Say, this Young Lord Xue is really an inauspicious guy.
Not only do your two brothers want to kill him, even my Second Mother wants him dead.
If you dare touch just one strand of his hair, I'll kill you.
Listen well.
It's not the Thunderbolt Clique that wants to kill him. It's my Second Mother.
Why are you telling me these?
Because I want to ally with you in investigating this matter together.
Also, aren't you curious? How come so many people want to kill him?
If you can find out the truth, you would be able to protect him better, am I right?
Why must I trust you?
It's your choice if you want to trust me or not.
But, what's wrong in just trusting me?
Let's go. Come with me.
Flaming Hills! Let's go and catch up with them.
Senior brother, do you feel unwell?
May I ask why Young Master Lei and Third Miss Dao is here waiting?
Nothing really. We both just admire Young Lord a lot.
We want to personally escort you all to Flaming Hills.
In passing, visit Uncle Lie, the Master of Flaming Hills.
Prince, World Swordless City's Third Miss Dao and Young Master Lei want to escort us back to Flaming Hills.
Senior brother said that it's fine. But we must reach Ping'an Town before nightfall.
- Yes. - It's lunch time.
How about we rest first. Eating is also very important. We shouldn't delay it.
Senior Brother, do you want to stop and rest for a while?
- Later, I'll help prepare your-- - Youqi Hong! Prepare my lunch!
This is a nut I especially bought from Liangpin Shop.
The owner of the shop even instructed me that we must put some salt on top of these.
This way, it will be more flavorful. Senior Brother, taste it.
- What do you think? - It's nice.
Have another one.
- Xuan Huang. - Me?
Here.
Thank you, Eldest Miss.
Here.
What are you looking at? He's not even looking at you.
None of your business.
Hey, Young Lord! Sharing the enjoyment is better than enjoying it by yourself!
What are you doing?
This is so not delicious.
That's right too...
- Distribute these to the rest. - Okay.
Here, Senior Brother.
This is more like it.
[Green Dragon Court]
[Leave a Good Name]
[Developing the Right Morals]
Greetings, Sect Leader. Miss is already on her way back here.
Miss is going home?
Okay. Spread my order. Prepare to welcome Miss.
Be careful.
This is the territory of my World Sworldess City.
Which hero dared to block people here?
When did Ping'an Town became the territory of World Swordless City? Was it Dao Jueba who said that?
Who gave you the guts to directly say my father's name?!
Immediately show your self or I'll cut off your tongue.
I have long heard of the great name of the Third Miss Dao of World Sworldess City.
Seeing you today, you indeed have such strong personality.
Who are you?
Senior Ji! Senior Ji!
So, you're Ji Jinglei of Flaming Hills.
That's right.
Senior Ji, did you come to fetch me?
Of course. Let me look at you.
What has happened to the woman who has went to more than a hundred brothels at the northern and southern part of the Yangtze River?
Hey, Senior Ji, let's just talk about such things when we get back.
You know how to be embarrassed?
Who are they?
The two of them are Young Lord Xue's friends, from World Sworldess City and Thunderbolt Clique.
Non-disciples of our sect can't enter Flaming Hills. I urge you two to just go back.
Or else, even if we reach our mountain villa and I don't drive you all away, someone will do.
World Swordless City and Jiangnan's Thunderbolt Clique have always had good relations with Flaming Hills.
I think Uncle Lie won't bully younger generations like us.
Senior Brother, Senior Yu is at the back. Come with me.
Senior Yu, I was ordered by Master to escort you all back to our villa.
You all have been exhausted from the travel. I brought the villa's guards and horse driver to replace the outsiders.
This one is...
Senior Ji, this is the Young Lord Xue that I mentioned.
A guest that I'm taking back to the villa. I'll just explain it to you when we get back.
Okay.
Let's go! Go back to the villa!
- Come, open the doors. - Yes.
Senior Brother, do I look okay?
After a long journey, how can your complexion be fine? He's just lying to you.
My senior will never lie to me.
I only said the truth. Unlike that one who only knew to amuse you.
Who wants to hear the truth from you?
Prepare the wheelchair.
Master.
Welcome back, Eldest Miss!
- Father. - Ge'er.
I missed you.
Okay.
Enough, let me take a look at you.
You're back. It's good that you're back.
Sect Leader Lie, long time no see.
It's been so many years.
Young Lord's face hasn't changed at all. I'm so envious.
Sect Leader, you're too courteous.
Father, where is Zhan Feng?
Feng'er is still training. He probably didn't know that you're back.
Okay. Let's go. Let's go home together. Please.
Let's go.
There is a saying in jianghu, "Flaming Hills in the mortal world, Hidden River in the netherworld."
Before, Flaming Hills and Hidden River were engaged in unending battles.
In the end, Hidden River was defeated by father and they disappeared from jianhui overnight.
After 19 years, Flaming Hills has become more powerful.
It now is unrivaled in the Martial Arts Society.
[Talented Men Gathering Hall]
Everyone, please take a seat.
You really know my father?
Ge'er, Young Lord and I are old acquaintances.
In terms of seniority, you should call him uncle.
Uncle...?
Am I that old? No need to dwell on it.
Young Lord is an unconventional person. He naturally wouldn't be bound by these formalities.
Prince, you are here this time for...
For the agreement we had several years ago.
Okay. Let's just talk about it privately.
Jinglei, take Young Lord to Pear Garden to rest.
Master, what you said is Pear Garden?
Correct. Young Lord is a special guest. He must not be neglected.
Yes, Master.
Thank you, Sect Leader.
You two...
- Uncle Lie, we are also here to be your guests. - Guest?
We...went on this trip just to escort Young Lord.
May Uncle Lie forgive us for entering your villa without a visitation request.
Since the Prince has arrived safely, there is no reason for us to stay and impose on you.
Since you're already here, then stay for a few more days.
- Yi Lang, arrange for a lodging for these two too. - Yes.
Thank you, Uncle Lie.
Okay. Go and arrange for the guests to take a rest. Just leave me and Ge'er here.
Yes.
This way, please.
- Thanks. - I'll take my leave.
Ge'er, come over here to my side.
Father.
How was it? Were you satisfied with your learning in Taste Flower Brothel?
I even wanted to ask father how you knew that I went there?
Why then are you not suspecting that your Senior Yu told it to me?
Senior Yu wouldn't do that.
Okay. Not doubting the people you trust and you surely can do great things.
Let me introduce someone to you.
Bi'er.
Greetings, Eldest Miss.
She is my trusted subordinate. The Third Hall Leader of the past Green Dragon Hall.
Nice to meet you.
The lesser the people who knows about her identity, the better.
I understand.
You can leave now.
Prince, this way, please.
There actually are peach flowers at this season?
My Master said that these peach trees were planted by an old friend of his. That old friend is a person that's in the path of immortality cultivation.
That's why, the peach flowers here are able to live and bloom for the whole year.
Young Lord, please.
Young Master Ji.
This is Young Lord Xue. Starting today, Young Lord Xue will be staying here for a long time.
You must serve him well.
Yes.
Young Lord, this is our villa's Peach Garden.
It's a courtyard that's especially made to house special guests.
Oh, really? Who have lived here?
Since that person cultivating immortality left, it has been empty for several years. You are the second guest that lived in it.
Oh my God.
Don't you have anything better in Lie Huo Pavilion?
7 days from now, it will be the day when the different hall leaders
come to the villa for once in every 2 years, hence, there are no more empty guest rooms for you two.
If you want to live, then live. If not, then leave.
We are a man and a woman. How can we live together?
You two look to have the same interest.
You can make use of this chance to have a good chat.
I'm willing to lower myself and live with you in one room.
You really lack moral integrity.
An arm can never win against the thigh. (the weak can never win against the strong) It wasn't easy to come here.
Who cares where we'll be staying? It's enough to be able to watch the fun things.
What fun things?
Lie Mingjing has 3 disciples, Zhan Feng, Yu Zihan, and Ji Jinglei.
And he has an only daughter, Lie Ruge. And that adopted son you saw earlier, Yi Lang.
I know.
I already said it that way. You still didn't notice anything weird?
Today, Lie Ruge has returned. Everyone that should come has come,
except one person. And he is even the most important one.
Zhan Feng?
Did you leave because of Feng'er?
Yes.
Then...in the world's no. 1 brothel,
were you able to learn the method to get Feng'er back?
The women in brothels are there to survive.
Their clients are just there for a moment of pleasure.
Their relationship is different from mine and Eldest Senior Brother.
You still love Feng'er?
I'll let Feng'er marry you by this month.
Father, you'll never be able to force Eldest Senior.
You two have long been agreed to be married. Whether in affection or reason,
he should marry you.
Father, this is my problem. Let me handle it.
Even if we are to get married,
I hope that Eldest Senior is fully willing to do so.
Zhan Feng, I'm back! Zhan Feng!
Zhan Feng!
Zhan Feng.
I'm back.
During this period of time, I would keeping thinking of you.
Thinking about if you are eating, sleeping, and training.
and whether you were sick.
And whether you missed me?
Looks like you didn't learn much at Taste Flower Brothel.
You're still bland.
Zhan Feng, must you do this?!
Do you find insulting me like this fun?
What happened that made you change 2 years ago?
It can't be because of that woman, right?
You like me, right?
Zhan Feng.
My father has already given his consent. As long as we get married,
I will not make a fuss about your past. I--
I will withdraw from the marriage.
Stop there.
Did you forget everything?
Let me tell you.
This Senior Disciple Zhan Feng
will inherit Flaming Hills in the future.
If he has any problems with Ruge,
say, will Lie Mingjing still give him the sect leader position?
There is definitely a misunderstanding.
That's why, this exciting scene concerns Flaming Hills, the Flaming Command.
It concerns the whole Martial Arts Society.
Not only should we remain here, we should stay for as long as possible too.
This way, we will be able to see what's growing on.
- Really? - That's right. It was like that. - Okay. Then, let's go next time.
Young Master Feng.
Senior Disciple Brother, Junior Disciple Sister is back.
I just saw her.
She brought back a man.
Who is he?
The top beauty of Taste Flower Brothel.
I thought that it would just be some attractive but empty man.
But who would have thought that when Master saw him, he said that he is an old acquaintance, and even let him use the Pear Garden.
Pear Garden?
What did Yu Zihan say?
Senior Yu didn't react at all.
But with this character, he surely has secretly investigated this Young Lord Xue.
Send words out to investigate him too.
No problem.
Senior Disciple Brother.
I'm not done talking yet.
Master said that since she's back, you must propose to her.
- I will withdraw from the marriage. - Are you crazy?
You and Junior Disciple Sister grew up together.
When the both of you were engaged three years again, we were extremely happy.
The two of us drank all night. You talked about it from zi time (11 pm to 1 am) until day break.
Did you forget all that?
Junior Disciple Sister really wants to marry you.
It's because of this woman from the brothel.
She definitely can't be compared to Junior Disciple Sister.
You were temporarily clueless. I didn't blame you, Master didn't blame you.
Even Junior Disciple Sister didn't blame you.
Not only does Master want to marry off Junior Disciple Sister to you,
he wants to give you the whole mountain villa.
Don't disappoint Master.
You can say that I've forsaken her after dallying with her
or that I'm ungrateful and went against my words.
The person I love now is Ying Yi.
Towards Ruge, I don't have any more feelings.
I'm tired from training. Leave now.
- Ying Yi. - Senior Disciple Brother.
Leave.
Okay.
I will leave.
[Cicadas during the Winter, Green Trees]
Young Master Ji is very loyal to you.
You shouldn't have started a fight with him just because of me.
Young Master, this is not proper.
I'm going against proprieties.
So what?
Young Master, I never dare to extravagantly ask for you to marry me.
I am already contented in following and seeing you everyday.
Did you need to look for Young Master Feng first when you are back?
Ungrateful Miss, you left without saying anything.
Now that you are back, you looked for that ungrateful Young Master Feng.
Didn't you know how worried we were about you?
Sorry.
We know you felt uneasy.
If you want to go out and relax, we won't hinder you.
Wherever you want to go, even if it's in the end of the world, we will follow you.
But you left without saying anything.
Since you were little, you have never left the mountain villa by a step.
When you left, we were very worried.
Bi'er, sorry.
I won't do this again.
Xun Yi, say something.
Miss. When you left, Bi'er couldn't eat or sleep.
She was even worried that you were too depressed and would attempt to commit suicide.
She looked everywhere for you.
How then can I help you convince her?
Xun Yi! Why must you say that?
Why would you think that I'll commit suicide?
See? I told you that Miss will not commit suicide.
But recalling how haggard-looking Miss was before she left,
my heart would ache so much.
Frankly, I encountered something strange at Taste Flower Brothel.
Young Master Dao of World Swordless City
didn't look at a bunch of beautiful women and instead took home a very weak servant maid.
I felt as if I saw Zhan Feng and Ying Yi.
Maybe men prefer gentle and weak women.
I am really not that gentle.
Miss, why do you think this way?
From what I see, it's Young Master Feng who is not worthy of you.
Miss, you are not allowed to think of this again.
Don't worry.
I definitely won't look down on myself.
Sister Xun Yi!
It's rare for both of you to come.
If you two don't come, we are too embarrassed to visit Miss' Plum Garden.
Everyone is looking forward for Eldest Miss and Young Master to get married and drive that woman out.
-I'm here to meet someone today. - Who do you want to meet?
When Miss was not around, Young Master Ji transferred the people in Plum Garden to the guest houses.
Now that Miss is back, our Plum Garden is lacking servants.
Young Master Feng.
Xun Yi is the housekeeper.
No need to ask for my permission regarding this matter.
Thank you, Young Master Feng.
I transferred a lot of servants from your house so I was worried that you won't be served well.
For these next days, I'll let Die Yi temporarily be in-charge of the Maple Garden and take care of Young Master's daily needs.
Okay.
Young Master.
The weather is cold. Dress more.
We don't have a choice.
These past days, there are too few servants in Maple Garden. They are unable to finish washing so many clothes.
It's okay, Sister Die Yi.
I am Young Master Feng's person.
There is not enough manpower. I should help.
You must finish washing all these by today
because there are more for tomorrow.
I know already, Sister Die Yi.
With such a good weather, seeing how someone was oppressing the weak really destroyed my mood.
Who are you? I have never met you.
Which Young Master's courtyard are you from?
Me? I'm not from any Young Master's courtyard.
but you can call me Young Master.
I recall now.
You are that young master from Thunderbolt Clique who shamelessly wanted to stay here?
Hey, isn't there still a miss from Swordless City?
You wench.
I am magnanimous and won't make a fuss with you.
That Third Miss has a bad temper. You better not casually talk like that to her.
Thank you, Young Master, Lei for your advice.
This little servant is quite interesting.
I knew you would come back to see me.
How did you know about Zhan Feng?
Is there secret story behind this or a secret plot?
Did I say that?
I have forgotten.
You!
I lied to you.
Frankly, I can't help you.
Why did you lie to me?
Because I'm getting chased by my enemies. My life is in danger.
I can only come hide here in Flaming Hills and ask for your protection.
I've investigated you beforehand, so I tricked you.
Do you believe that I can kick you out right now?
Your father is my old friend.
It's not your decision anymore if I can stay or leave.
Everything that you said were false.
You and my father are old friends.
If you are getting chased by assassins, you could have just wrote him a letter to ask for help.
Did you need to go around in such a big circle?
You are indeed smart.
Since you're not willing to say the truth,
I won't force you anymore.
If you are this unhappy, it's better to just not want him.
Frankly, even without my help,
for a man like Zhan Feng, once he has made a decision, no one can change it.
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♫ People often say there is a boundary of the world that one's step will eventually reach ♫
♫ But how come when it comes to yearning, there is no end? ♫
♫ The frost melts into words ♫
♫ I write poems when the flower blooms ♫
♫ Only I am not good in this kind of articulation ♫
♫ Who gifted me winter abjection when the warmth of lively spring has come ♫
♫ Just once, life and death have already been nullified ♫
♫ While flying swan geese cross the snow and chase the sun, they create white silk ♫
♫ My groan stops abruptly ♫
♫ Love is a pleasure thorn on my fingertip ♫
♫ Your constant caring words to me ♫
♫ are something that a disloyal lover wouldn't understand ♫
♫ Attending endless events as jumping into the fire and losing feathers almost makes me crazy ♫
♫ If I am a 'yes' man in this short moment, ♫
♫ I fear that I might just waste my life ♫
♫ If you don't bathe in fire, you won't become a poem ♫
♫ In this confusing chaotic world, ♫
♫ It's hard to tell who a disloyal lover is ♫
♫ I can't understand why I jump into the fire and lose feathers to almost make myself crazy ♫
♫ Get soaked in the mountains streams, lakes, and seas and burned within the pen and paper ♫
♫ Let me write about you one more time ♫
♫ If you don't bathe in fire, you won't become a poem ♫
♫ If you don't bathe in fire, how can you become a poem? ♫