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"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 ♫f
♫ Deep love can only be briefly discussed ♫
[The Flame's Daughter]
[Episode 20]
Tell me your point of view.
If you disagree to the marriage alliance,
then you are accountable for any deaths of the soldiers and civilians.
But if you agree to marry,
and if Wo Kingdom is at war with us again,
then you'll be stuck in an awkward position.
That's why, looking at it from any aspects, it's disadvantageous for you.
Is this a trap set up by Prince of JIngxian?
What if it is simply just a marriage alliance?
If it's a marriage simple alliance without any conspiracy,
will you still oppose it?
Go marry then.
Is that it?
Yes. Once I have a sister-in-law,
whether it's the Bamboo Courtyard of the Prince's Manor,
it would become livelier.
Moreover, Father will not worry about you having no one taking care of you.
I was just joking with you.
What you said is right. This is a scheme.
Hence, there will never be a marriage alliance.
Have you thought about a countermeasure?
I've submitted my memorial to Luoyang.
I'm just waiting for Royal Father's reply.
- Is it solvable? - Yes.
But I need Royal Father to give the permission.
Yu'er sumbitted a memorial that
he is willing to personally lead 100,000 soldiers and launch an expedition against the Wo Kingdom.
With Seventh Younger Brother's health, how can he lead an army to battle?
He thinks that the marriage alliance is fake.
Even if we agree to take this step back,
they will have more unreasonable demands in the future.
Moreover, the Wo Kingdom chose him for the marriage alliance.
Hence, it should also be him that will lead the army
in breaking the enemy's military formation.
We can also give the citizens an explanation.
I think that what Seventh Younger Brother said is right.
I've also meticulously thought about this matter and think
that the problem with the Wo Kingdom must not be resolved with a marriage alliance.
These past years, our coastal defense has been loose.
The officials in coastal areas were corrupt, negligent of their duties, and connived with the Wo people.
This is the main reason why the problem with the Wo Kingdom has worsened.
Seventh Younger Brother is a very competent person. If he personally go to the coast areas and lead the battle,
rebuild the coast defense, and investigate the corruption of the local officials there,
he surely will give the local citizens back a complete peace.
It's just that with Seventh Younger Brother's health, it's not suitable for him to lead an army to battle.
He was the one they chose to marry. Since he refused,
only by personally leading the expedition can he stop people's criticisms.
What you said is right too.
That's rare.
It's rare to see you two agreeing.
Royal Father, since that's the case, stop hesitating, make the decree.
May Royal Father give the decree.
[Broad and Rich Knowledge Achieves Ambition]
Okay.
I decided on my own and gave Teacher trouble.
It's fine.
Just be at ease and go.
Flaming Hills still have me.
Yes.
When you return this time, you and Ruge should have your wedding.
I understand that you have her in your heart.
I also know very clearly that you
are Ruge's best choice for a husband.
Little Junior Sister is as bright as pearls and jades.
I never dared to think about us being a married couple with mutual respect for each other.
That's good then. Starting today, give it some good thought.
Miss! Miss!
What is it? Why are you panicking?
The palace made a decree ordering Young Master Yu to personally lead 100,000 army to the coastal areas and battle the Wo Kingdom.
- You didn't hear it wrong? - I'm sure of it.
So many people from the Prince's Manor came and are currently helping pack things in the Bamboo Courtyard.
Miss, hurry and go look.
Bodyguard Huang, where is Senior Brother?
Sect Leader and Prince are inside.
Father. Senior Brother Yu.
- You're here. - Yes.
Could it be that you got worried when you heard that your Senior Brother Yu is leading an expedition,
so you especially came here?
Yes.
Father, you also know with Senior Brother's health, it isn't suitable for him to go in a war expedition.
Also, the area where he's going is very humid.
I fear that his legs might not be able to take it.
That was also what I'm worried about.
But Yu'er and I have talked about it.
He is a prince. This is his duty.
A duty that he can't avoid.
Okay already. I'm leaving first.
Accompany your Senior Brother Yu to chat for a more while.
Okay.
Yu'er, I won't delay your journey anymore.
You must remember what I've said.
Teacher, take care.
I'll wait for you victorious return.
Father, be careful on your way.
Be careful!
Prince's trip this time will be several months at least,
or the longest can reach several years.
- Make sure to check it well. - Yes.
Don't leave behind the items that Prince usually uses.
Is this the good idea that you're talking about?
The most sound idea.
No wonder you won't tell me when I asked you before.
Are you leaving today?
The war situation is urgent. I can't delay even a moment.
But I suspect that this is a setup by Prince of Jingxian.
He surely will not leave this matter at that.
He must have some additional tricks.
In this trip, you surely will be put in great danger.
No matter if this is a setup or not, the threat of the Wo Kingdom exists.
Presently, the wars in the coastal areas has been going on continuously and the citizens are living very miserable lives.
These are all true.
You also saw a lot of refugees, right?
Right.
This is my duty. I must go.
I'll accompany you.
No. The battlefield is a very dangerous area. You cannot go.
But you also saw my martial arts skills.
It has improved greatly.
If I go with you, I might even be of help.
You can't go.
I will leave Huang Cong behind to protect you.
Just wait for my victorious news.
- Yu Zihan has left? - Yes.
Prince of Jingxian can really come up with ideas.
He's not that dumb.
This person has the wild ambition and the tricks.
If he's properly controlled, once he ascends to the throne,
who else in this world would dare to go against Sect Leader?
Now that everything is prepared,
I just fear that Feng'er won't be able to do it.
[Leave a Good Name]
Use your fists!
Young Master Feng.
Sect Leader was just testing your martial arts.
Young Master Feng, you don't need to be this anxious, right?
Feng'er, such good skills.
Your martial arts skills have greatly improved.
Just the fists and kicks, you are about to catch up to me.
Feng'er, you must be diligent on training.
Persist on it.
As long as you persist in doing it, you will succeed eventually.
But stop drinking alcohol from now on.
It will destroy
your health.
Come.
Come with me.
Feng'er, you should go to World Swordless City.
Go to Swordless City?
When a bride is married off, she should go back and visit her maiden family.
But I forgot about it completely.
Missing out on it for so long.
It has been several months since we married.
Why must we still go?
No, you must go.
Take Dao Liexiang and live in Swordless City for a few days.
You're doing this as a show to the jianghu people.
Yes.
That attack Feng'er was a Dark River technique.
Feng'er...you have disappointed me.
Father, what's wrong with you?
Nothing. I dueled with your Senior Brother Zhan earlier.
Your Senior Brother Zhan's martial arts skills have also greatly improved.
I feel very comforted.
What?
You came over here to discuss something with me.
How did you know?
I even know that it's about your Senior Brother Yu.
I really can't hide anything from you.
You are worried that this problem with the Wo Kingdom is just a trap.
You want to go and help your Senior Brother Yu in his battle against the Wo.
You already said everything.
What else will I say?
Father, if you're like this, I won't get any sense of achievement.
Go then. Go and help your Senior Brother Yu battle the Wo.
But I'm hesitating now. I fear—
No need to fear.
Flaming Hills have me.
I will set out tonight then.
Once the war stabilizes, I surely will return to help you.
Okay. Don't worry.
I still have your Senior Brother Zhan, Senior Brother Ji, and Lang'er here.
Go now. I'm a bit tired.
Father, smile.
Naughty.
- I'll get going now. - Come back soon. Okay.
Go now.
Go.
With your current power, even if you've learned the inner energy technique of Dark River,
it's impossible for you to go against Sect Leader in a short time.
What do you want?
Do you want me to kill you?
No.
I want to help you.
Help me?
I'm going to help you be the Sect Leader.
I am Lie Mingjing's trusted aide for so many years.
As long as I stand by your side, everyone will believe you more.
Why?
Because...I don't want to end up with nothing
after being in Lie Mingjing's side for so many years.
In Lie Mingjing's heart, there is only his precious daughter.
He's unable to see other people.
Furthermore, if Lie Ruge becomes the Sect Leader, it won't benefit me at all.
That's why, I'll help you.
By then, you be your Sect Leader,
I'll be the Deputy Sect Leader.
If you don't believe me, you can investigate it.
At the start of the year, Lie Ruge sent a letter back to the mountain villa
asking Sect Leader for help in saving Yu Zihan.
I blocked that letter.
Lie Mingjing was good to you.
But just for a measly deputy sect leader, are you going to betray him?
We're just the same.
I'm different from you.
- Sect Leader. - Sect Leader.
Has Feng'er left?
He left this morning.
How long will Feng'er be gone?
At least 7 days.
Has Ge'er also left?
Eldest Miss has left the mountain villa last night.
Okay. Go now.
Yes.
Immediately mobilize all the elite forces of Azure Dragon Hall to return to the mountain villa.
- This movement must not be leaked. - Sect Leader, this—
Don't ask. Just follow my instructions.
This matter must be done quickly.
Yes.
[Imperial Mud Shop]
Why is your madam's complexion bad?
City Leader has recently bought a set of twin sisters.
They are highly favored right now.
He has long forgotten our Madam Xiang.
Do you regret marrying him?
If not for City Leader, I'm still just a maidservant in Taste Flower Brothel.
There's no regret to talk about.
Since he already took me in,
I now belong to Swordless City.
I belong to him.
I also am from Swordless City.
He is my oldest brother.
Please sit down.
Drink some tea.
Brother-in-law, if you don't mind, you can stay in our Swordless City for a few more days.
After all, it will be hard for my little sister to come back as she wishes from now on.
Jianghu people need not be bothered by such customs.
If your little sister wants to come back, she can do so anytime.
That's improper.
City Leader, the Young Master of Thunderbolt Clique Lei Jinghong is outside seeking for an audience with you.
Lei Jinghong? Why is he here?
- I'll go drive him away. - No.
Courteously ask him in.
Yes.
He already got kicked out of Thunderbolt Clique.
Why must you still be polite with him?
Only this way can we know his motive for coming to our Swordless City.
City Leader Dao.
Young Master Lei, long time no see.
Young Master Feng is also here.
Isn't this Lady Feng Huang?
City Leader Dao, long time no see.
Please have a seat, you two.
Lady Feng Huang, I heard that Taste Flower Brothel has closed down.
I never thought that we will be this fated to meet again in my manor.
We are indeed fated.
That's why, Young Master Lei and Lady Feng Huang are—
I'm his concubine.
So, that's the case.
Customers, take care.
- Please come back. - It's the Imperial Mud Shop.
Miss! Miss! Lei Jinghong is here!
- Where? - In our manor.
What did you say? Lei Jinghong is in our manor?
Right. He just arrived.
He probably is in the main receiving hall now.
My Second Mother took the main power from me.
I now only have three small branches following me.
I really lack a foundation.
That's why, I set out in this journey to visit World Swordless City and Flaming Hills.
Never thought that Young Master Feng is here.
This really saved me a lot of time.
Thinking about it, the last time I came here was even before Liexiang's wedding.
Never thought that in a blink of an eye, Liexiang has now become one of Flaming Hills' people.
Oh, right. Young Master Lei and my little sister are quite close.
Just right. Young Master Feng actually brought my little sister with him in returning to here.
Dao Liexiang is also back?
Young Master Lei, it's Madam Zhan.
Yes, Madam Zhan.
Third Miss Dao.
Who are inside?
City Leader, Second Young Master, Miss' Husband, and Young Master Lei are all inside.
- Why are the doors closed? - I'm not sure, either.
City Leader said that they have important matters to discuss.
Third Miss Dao, you cannot go in.
How long have they been inside?
About thirty minutes.
Brother-in-law, go to the inner courtyard to rest first.
Please.
Young Master Lei, it's also been long since you've come to our Swordless City.
Just stay in our city for a few days like brother-in-law.
I will accept that offer then.
Liexiang is here too.
Since you two are old friends, you two can go chat about former times.
Such good martial arts skills.
Why did you come here?
Of course, I made up some excuse so I can see you.
See me?
Or else, what other reasons can I have?
You know that I don't like coming to World Swordless City at all.
You're lying.
You clearly have another motive for coming here. Am I right?
No such thing.
Didn't you get kick out of Thunderbolt Clique?
Lei Jinghong, don't you know that it's more dangerous for you to come here?
I know.
Don't glare at me like that, my Third Miss Dao.
Okay.
I'll be honest with you.
Since I got driven out of Thunderbolt Clique,
I feel that I'm not good at anything at all.
I'm totally am not man-like.
I don't look like a son of my father, either.
I feel so frustrated.
I want to come see you.
I just want to visit you.
What can seeing me do?
If one day, I'll just end up dead on the river,
at least before that, I'm able to see my fiancée.
Who is your fiancée?
I'm already married.
When you gave me this dowry, you're already mine.
I don't care who that Zhan Feng is.
Anyway, you're my wife, Mrs. Lei.
- Give that to me! - Why are you trying to get it?
Aren't you scared that Zhan Feng will kill you?
Don't forget who did you sleep with during your wedding night,
Miss Bride.
Liexiang, if one day I tragically die,
you must remember that it was Dark River that caused my death.
You don't need to say it.
I know.
I also want you to remember that no matter what,
don't stay on the same side as your older brothers and Zhan Feng, helping an evil person achieve his goals.
I won't.
That's good then.
Oh, right, what is going on with you and Feng Huang?
Feng Huang?
Tell it to me honestly.
This matter is quite a long story.
She saved me once.
She wanted to follow me, so I can't do anything about it.
Lei Jinghong!
I heard there is a world-famous Dongbin Diner here
and an Imperial Mud Shop that's well-known too.
Now that we have a chance, I really want to go visit them.
Okay. Go then on your own.
Accompany me to go there, okay?
You really know how to enjoy!
I've endured so many hardships with you.
Now that I'm given a chance, of course, I will enjoy it well.
A day ago, we went up the city walls to watch the sunrise.
Yesterday, you went to buy fabrics.
Now, you want to go to Dongbin Diner and Imperial Mud Shop?
Older Sister Feng Huang, what else do you want to do?
Knowing yourself and knowing your enemies will make you win every battle.
I'm helping you scout every inch of land here in Swordless City.
Jinghong! Just accompany me to go, okay?
I really—
Dongbin Diner's food has the color, aroma, and taste.
It is indeed the best in the world.
While the Imperial Mud Shop is a place that you ladies usually like to go.
I heard that the high quality skin nourishing products there were created following ancient techniques and are well-made.
These two places are usually crowded.
They are indeed worthy to go to.
City Leader Dao is really very fortunate.
You actually were able to let good shops like those open here in Swordless City.
I only inherited the good fortune of Father.
In the past, just to make my mother happy,
Father especially spent a lot just to invite those two shops to open here.
He even waved their rental fees for a hundred years.
This is the reason why they were willing to set up a shop here.
Never thought that your father is quite a romantic.
The men in our Dao family know to be compassionate to women the most.
Since Madam Feng wants to go, I'll call everyone and let's go there together.
Thanks, City Leader.
[Dongbin Diner]
Come, Brother Lei.
Thank you, City Leader.
Madam Feng.
Why? Is there no more wine?
Drinking wine will harm the health.
My Third Miss Dao, hurry and eat.
Mind your own business.
Young Master Feng, let your wife eat some.
This beef is quite delicious. Let her try it.
I've been eating here since I was little. I don't find it special at all.
Liexiang, anyone who comes here is a guest.
Show some respect.
That's right, Young Madam.
Taste it.
- Taste it. - Sect Leader.
Why are you urging the Young Madam of another person to eat, but not your own Madam Feng?
Aren't there green onions in this dish? That's why I didn't give you one.
Isn't it you don't like eating green onions?
City Leader Dao, come, let's drink.
Thanks.
Come. I want to give everyone a toast.
Thanks, City Leader.
[The Tradition of Taibai]
Lady, our store only sells high quality products that follows ancient techniques.
Lady, come here to take a look.
In here are good natural materials for skin nourishment.
Every year, we supply the palace with these for the use of the imperial consorts.
[Unique Formula]
This was made following the ancient technique of the imperial doctors.
There is also a good product in it that's good for beauty and skin nourishment.
I'll just look around by myself.
Okay. If you need anything, just ask me.
Lady Feng Huang.
City Leader Dao.
Are you satisfied?
This is indeed World Swordless City.
You can't buy tribute of the palace everywhere.
Then, I'll accompany you to look around.
Thanks, City Leader.
Lady Feng Huang used to be in such glory and splendor when you were still in Taster Flower Brothel.
How come you ended up choosing Lei Jinghong?
When Sir died, Taster Flower Brothel closed down.
I initially thought that Lei Jinghong will be a good backer.
I never thought that he'll be this useless.
Do you want to stay in my World Swordless City?
That doesn't seem proper.
No matter what, I am his woman now.
If I offend him, it will not be beneficial to me.
What I mean is once he's dead.
I can help you kill him.
This—
I have to let you suffer for a few more days by Lei Jinghong side then.
Very soon, I will look for you.
Eldest Brother, this brothel lady is not easy to deal with.
She is indeed not easy.
Do you believe her?
I don't believe in her loyalty, but I believe that she's fawn upon wealth and power.
Although Lei Jinghong has fallen out of power, he still might cause us trouble.
Placing a spy by his side might be useful for us.
What are you doing?!
You like a married woman and she's even Zhan Feng's wife.
Lei Jinghong, do you still want to live or not?
This is none of your business.
None of my business?
If I don't meddle, you'll expose yourself sooner or later.
If not because I kept flirting with Dao Wuxia today and helped you cover it up,
you and Zhan Feng might be quarreling now.
Give that to me.
- Give that item to me! - I won't!
- You can't keep that item with you. - Shut up!
Lei Jinghong...
What—
Are you crazy?!
I risked danger to accompany you to Swordless City not to watch you pester a married a woman!
You—
I'm so angry.
If not because I pity you, I wouldn't have helped you seduce that Dao Wuxia.
I won't bother making a fuss with you.
One of the strongest naval of Wo Kingdom are actually our citizens.
Five years ago, we dealt a great blow to the Chengping pirates and victoriously returned.
But too bad, we've let a pirate leader escape.
He gathered all his remaining men and took refuge at Wo Kingdom.
Because he is very familiar with our empire's naval battle strategies and strength,
he became a strategist of Wo Kingdom and a member of their vanguard army.
Continue saying it.
Yes, Prince.
That's why, the army of Wo Kingdom kept avoiding our army's defense lines.
Lying in ambush around us.
We've sent a huge amount of scouts,
but they were unable to find out where they are hiding.
Prince is tired from the travel, but hasn't rested for a moment.
Other than Eldest Miss,
no one can make him leave the sand table even for a while.
The weather here is very humid. It's bad for Prince's health.
Chi Zhang, I also know that even if you don't say it.
Look. What is that?
You two go take a look.
Yes!
- Hurry and rescue them! - Yes! Come.
Prince, I'll go check.
Be careful.
What are those? How come they are so powerful?
Ge'er?
Senior Brother Yu.
Why did you come?
I was worried about you, so I came here.
Actually, it was Father who asked me to come.
Where is Huang Cong?
She was still with me earlier.
How come she's suddenly gone?
I'm guessing that she got blocked by these lanterns.
Ge'er, do you know the background of these lanterns?
I know. These are called Flowing Fire. It's a form of magic.
Do you know how to break it?
I don't.
Why then were you not hurt at all when you were coming here?
When I and two soldiers tried to go up there just now, it triggered these Flowing Fire to explode.
But the lanterns are instead avoiding Eldest Miss.
This is really fishy.
That's right too.
These Flowing Fire seems to automatically avoid me when I get near them.
I'll give it one more try.
Ge'er!
[Fragrance Gather Pavilion]
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[Clean Wind and Bright Moon]
"Bathe in Fire to Become a Poem" by Dilraba Dilmurat & Mao Buyi
♫ 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? ♫