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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 ♫
♫ Deep love can only be briefly discussed ♫
[The Flame's Daughter]
[Episode 23]
Let me tell you this!
Don't think that I don't know that it was you who is saying things to confuse First Senior Brother,
that's why, he disobeyed Teacher's last will and disregarded our disciiple relationship.
Young Master Ji, looks like you really need to calm down a little.
Zhongli Wulei!
I know that you are sad,
but are you really leaving like this?
Zhongli Wulei, are you a man?!
You are just playing your flute here, being sorrowful for the coming of the autumn. If you still don't talk,
I'll tell Miss that you just discarded with me after dallying with me.
By then, not only will lose the title of a hall leader, you'll also get executed.
Miss Die Yi,
where do you plan to go?
I also haven't decided yet.
You really don't want me anymore?
You have been exchanging love glances with me for so long. Don't you dare say that you don't have me in your heart.
Is there or not, say it.
Say it!
Am I in there or not?
I...
Forget it. I won't force you to say it.
If you have me in your heart, come back with me.
Although Zhan Feng stole your hall leader title,
those brothers of yours have followed you for a long time and their loyalty is towards you.
As long as you stay here in the mountain villa, you surely will be able to help Miss.
Helping Miss is like helping me. Okay?
Okay.
Let's go then.
But if I go back now...
The Azure Dragon Hall is now being managed by Yi Lang.
I don't have anywhere to go.
Who says so? Come in our Plum Courtyard.
Plum Courtyard?
How can I? All of you there are ladies.
Recently, I was thinking of cooking inside Plum Courtyard.
You'll be in charge in making the fire, while I do the cooking.
You have burned a lot of items in Azure Dragon Hall.
You surely burn things better than others.
What? You're not willing? You're unhappy about it?
No.
I dare not. I will abide.
Young Master...
Who hurt you?
It's that vile person Yi Lang.
Let's talk once inside.
I'm fine.
Young Master, are you still going out today?
First Senior Brother already said that I'm not allowed to interfere in sect matters from now on.
What's the point of going out?
I'll let them close the courtyard for today then and not allowed anyone to come near here.
Why?
To give you treatment.
No need to panic. I just got hit a little.
It's not that grave.
Young Master.
Come.
Your injury is a bit troublesome.
Young Master and Chief Steward Yi today had an altercation and is quite unhappy.
Close the courtyard's doors now,
to prevent any people from coming and angering Young Master.
Yes.
Is Chief Steward Yi's martial arts in the past stronger than yours?
No. His martial arts skill were way inferior than mine.
But his skills now is way stronger than yours.
How could his power improved so much
in such a short time?
He must have been guided by some great master.
Now, you are the only one in the sect that can support Eldest Miss.
You must not let anyone know that you're hurt.
Or else, they will have a reason to remove your power.
I know.
I'll protect your heart first. You need to recuperate for half a month.
Within this half month, you must not fight with anyone else.
If there's nothing important to do, just stay here in your courtyard and recuperate,
so as not to let Chief Steward Yi cause you more trouble.
She's been taking the medicines for so many days, how come she doesn't seem to be improving?
The death of Old Sect Leader is really a hard blow for her.
Deputy Sect Leader took advantage that Miss is sick these past days and already took away Azure Dragon Hall.
Now, who else in the sect can help our Miss.
Guard her here. I'll just go out for a while.
Chief Maidservant Xun Yi, Young Master gave orders
that no one is allowed inside for today.
Even me?
Young Master didn't say so.
Did something happen inside?
This is the first time that Pine Courtyard closed its doors to any guests.
I heard that Young Master Ji had an altercation with Chief Steward Yi and it even got physical.
Got physical? Did anyone get hurt?
Chief Maidservant Xun Yi.
Is your Young Master sleeping?
Xun Yi, come in!
- Xun Yi... - Are you alright?
You're really hurt?
It's Yi Lang. He was too crafty. I fell into his scheme.
I was put in a disadvantage and got hit. I can only endure it.
You must remind Junior Sister to guard against him.
He used to be inferior to you before, but how come he was able to gravely hurt you now?
I also don't know.
- Bi'er, were you the one who treated Young Master Ji? - Yes.
I didn't expect that your martial arts skills will be this good.
Old Sect Leader personally taught me martial arts, so my skills are a bit better than others.
Before coming here to Pine Courtyard, where are you serving?
- Outside the mountain villa. - Outside the mountain villa?
Don't suspect Bi'er. Teacher was the one who gave her to me.
Did Junior Sister say anything that's why you came here in the middle of the night?
After Miss left the assembly hall that day, she has been sick.
What did the doctor say?
The doctor can't find anything wrong too.
He only said that it's chills and fever and gave medicines for it.
We also kept following it to make the medicines. Miss is a martial artist.
She surely will be fine.
It's just that...
Xun Yi, just be frank with me.
It's just that I fear that when Miss wakes up,
Flaming Hills will have a different sky (ruler).
Jinglei,
you won't betray Miss, right?
Be at ease about that.
Teacher, raised an orphan like me.
I surely will fulfill his last will.
What should I do now?
Don't do anything.
The Azure Dragon Hall is gone. If we continue like this, aren't we going to hand over the Flaming Hills to Zhan Feng with both hands?
I feel that everything seems linked with each other. All these have been priorly arranged.
We are now the underdogs. It's better to wait for them to implement all their plans
before we stretegize our countermeasures.
Miss, people in the mountain villa are saying that you will soon become the wife of the sect leader.
Are you happy about that?
Not really. Since you entered the Maple Courtyard, you and Young Master haven't consummate your marriage.
I kept feeling that it doesn't really concern us if he becomes the sect leader or not.
Not better nor worse.
How is Lie Ruge?
I heard that after she paid her respect to the deceased Sect Leader, she has been sick and bedridden.
The Maple Courtyard is also restricting access to outsiders. I've asked around.
The doctor said that she has been unconscious ever since.
- Young Master. - What's wrong?
Because you and Chief Steward Yi fought yesterday,
Deputy Sect Leader has restricted the movements of the people here in Pine Courtyard.
Without his orders, we are not allowed to leave this courtyard.
First Senior Brother is restricting me?
First Senior Brother!
You're the one who ordered men to ground Ji Jinglei in his courtyard?
Yes.
Are you getting soft hearted?
By name, it is restraining him. But in reality, you are secretly protecting him.
Zhan Feng, if you keep hesitating like this, you will only create
difficulties and enemies for yourself.
I haven't gotten soft.
I never thought of harming him.
Okay.
If you are unable to do it, I will help you.
Remember these words. You are not allowed to touch any of the people of Pine Courtyard
and Plum Courtyard. I want the sect leader position.
I also am going to protect the people of these two courtyards.
- If you take a few more medicines, you will be fine. - Thanks.
- Go and accompany the doctor to get the medicines. - Yes, Chief Maidservant.
I'll take my leave.
It's been so long since I got sick like this. The last one was still when I was 7.
Miss, you are still laughing? You have scared us.
Why get scared? Chills and fever can't really kill anyone.
Miss, Deputy Sect Leader has taken Azure Dragon Hall away.
Taken away?
It's like this. Hall Leader Zhongli refused to attend the morning meeting.
Deputy Sect Leader then was able to get a reason to remove him from position.
What about now?
Yi Lang replaced him.
Where is Hall Leader Zhongli?
He initially planned to leave, but I was able to make him return.
He's now cutting logs and cooking in our courtyard.
Take me to see him.
Miss, I'll just let him come see you.
You are still weak.
No need. My body is aching already from lying down for so long.
Let's go.
Deputy Sect Leader.
I heard that you were sick these past days. Do you feel better?
No need for Deputy Sect Leader to feel worried.
Sect Leader's health concrns the whole sect.
As the Deputy Sect Leader, how can I not worry?
Miss, you just woke up, so don't get angry.
That's right, Miss. You must refrain from getting mad.
Let's just walk around the courtyard and then go back to your room.
Deputy Sect Leader, take care!
Sect Leader.
Hall Leader Zhongli, please sit down.
I heard that you are temporarily staying in my courtyard, so I came to visit you.
Have you gotten used to living here?
Sorry to let you suffer.
I don't really feel that I have suffered any grievances.
It's just that I am now not a Hall Leader, and I feel guilty towards Old Sect Leader for it.
What does Sect Leader plan to do next? Can I be of any help?
I heard from my father that you have read a lot of books and is skilled in the art of medicine.
I can't say that I'm skilled, but I know a little about it.
Can you prescribe me a medicine that can slow down my recovery?
Sect Leader, you are...
We are now the underdogs, don't have any power in our hands, and have no one that we can trust in this sect.
We can only first act weak and observe what they want to do.
Only once we catch their weakness can we make a comeback.
You still have to act sick?
This is really making me mad.
Based on history, there is the eventual success of just 3,000 Yue men against the Wu state because they endured sufferings while maintaining the desire to seek revenge.
I will just be taking in some bitter medicines. It can't really harm me.
Prince.
We received news from the mountain villa.
Say it.
Since Old Sect Leader died, there would be leaders from different branches going there for a meeting.
The Chief Steward Yi who has always held high power in the sect is very respectful to Zhan Feng.
He is quite strict in punishing the people who are against Zhan Feng.
That's why, in a few days time,
no one in the sect dared to have any bad criticisms against Zhan Feng anymore.
Eldest Miss has been unwell ever since she returned to the mountain villa,
that's why...she never interfered with the sect matter.
Junior Sister is sick?
- Continue saying it. - Yes.
Although Zhan Feng is usually cold and independent in his manner of leadership, it can't be deny that it was very effective.
The position and influence of Flaming Hills within the Martial Arts Society
have gotten stronger than when Old Sect Leader was still around.
Don't even know who the real sect leader is now.
We've already verified that the bomb that exploded in the Training Room that night
was exactly created by Jiangnan's Thunderbolt Clique.
Lei Jinghong? Such a measly young man is actually more sinister than his father.
Wait, Old Ling.
How were they able to enter Flaming Hills and even was able to setup bombs
in Sect Leader's Training Room?
This is exactly the problem that Deputy Sect Leader wants to talk with you two about.
Could there be another story behind this?
Yi Lang, hurry and just say it. Stop humming and hawing.
Yes.
Does everyone still remember that during the wedding of Deputy Sect Leader,
when Sect Leader and Young Master Yu returned to the mountain villa, they brought another person with them.
That man is exactly the Young Master of Thunderbolt Clique, Lei Jinghong!
During the time that Deputy Sect Leader is getting married,
Thunderbolt Clique has offended the government and was under investigation.
May I ask why Young Master Yu, as the 7th Imperial Prince,
will bring a government criminal back to the mountain villa?
You must not speculate about Young Master Yu like that.
I remember that not long after the wedding, the government has absolved Thunderbolt Clique.
Maybe that time, Young Master Yu already knew that Lie Jinghong is innocent.
I don't care about the grudges of Lei Jinghong with the government.
But he was indeed here during those days and he had the chance to setup his scheme.
What is his motive?
Motive? You ask him yourself once we catch him.
I don't agree to be act that rashly! Thunderbolt Clique isn't some minor sect.
If we are to arrest their Young Master,
this wills surely start a huge bloodbath in jianghu!
We already have evidences and the possible time that Thunderbolt Clique could have done it.
We actually can openly ask for an explanation from them.
I can't see anything wrong with that.
Old Ling, we can't be that impulsive.
2 months ago, Thunderbolt Clique expelled some chief helmsmen from their sect.
Let Azure Dragon Hall bring them back here for interrogations.
Yes.
Presently, there is unrest in jianghu and Old Sect Leader just died.
All sects are watching us.
I agree with Hall Leader Murong's words. We must be more careful in our actions.
Let's wait for news from Azure Dragon Hall before planning our next move.
Yes, Deputy Sect Leader.
Everyone, you all have worked hard.
Prince, you should rest now.
Are there any reply from the mountain villa?
None. I kept waiting for news, but there is none.
Make preparations. I'm going back to the mountain villa.
Prince, there are spies within the military camp. If they find out that you left the camp without permission,
write a letter to tell on you, Prince...
Prince, please think about this well.
The Wo pirates have just suffered a loss and are hiding in the nearby islands.
It will be hard for them to attack again. Now is the best time for me to go back.
- But... - Go make the preparations.
Yes.
Don't worry. I just want to go back to see Junior Sister.
[Bright Moon Shining High]
Young Master Feng.
She's not in here?
She's in the Bamboo Courtyard.
How is her health?
It's still on and off and not really improving.
Go and tell Yi Lang to change to a new doctor.
Thank you, Deputy Sect Leader. I still am going to deliver this cape to Miss. I'll get going now.
Wait a minute.
Give me the cape.
Miss, Young Master Feng is here.
Miss, let's just go back, okay?
It's too cold here. Your body won't be able to take it.
It's quite boring to keep staying in Plum Courtyard.
I know that this is Old Sect Leader's favorite place.
But... Miss--
Let me be alone, Die Yi.
No, you can't Miss. Your body won't be able to take it.
I beg you, Die Yi. Let me be alone for a while.
Miss, let's go back, okay? Miss.
Deputy Sect Leader.
The wind is strong here. Put on your cape.
- Leave first. - Yes.
What do you need?
We've already gotten confirmation
that the bomb that exploded outside the secret chamber came from Jiangnan's Thunderbolt Clique.
You are suspecting that it is Thunderbolt Clique?
I'm not suspecting.
We have material evidences.
It can't be Thunderbolt Clique.
I know that you have a good relationship with Lei Jinghong.
I will investigate Teacher's case. It's better that you don't get involve.
You really think that it was done by Thunderbolt Clique?
Are you suspecting me?
You're sick. Cold tea will only harm your body more.
I'm fine. Thank you for your concerns.
I'm fine.
How could I suspect you?
You think I will suspect you for killing my father?
Since you think that it's Jiangnan's Thunderbolt Clique,
how do you plan to deal with them?
Complete annihilation.
Okay then.
Remember this. I will never let the person who harmed my father off,
even if he and I have any kind of affection.
If you have nothing else to say, then leave first.
I want to be alone.
You must take the medicines prescribed by your doctor on time.
Miss, what did Zhan Feng come to say this time?
He said that the bomb that destroyed the Training Room was made by Thunderbolt Clique.
He's saying that Thunderbolt Clique was the one that harmed Old Sect Leader?
Don't say such words here.
Miss, let's go back to Plum Courtyard.
There were indeed some chief helmsmen that got expelled out of Thunderbolt Clique.
All are due to embezzling of funds. All are not good people.
Those that got expelled will still be able to say a few honest words.
Jiangnan's Thunderbolt Clique now is divided, one side Anye Jue, the other side Lei Jinghong.
They surely plan to blame everything on Lei Jinghong.
This is what makes Zhan Feng so sinister. He is giong to use those expelled members to be the witnesses.
Their testimonies will surely be harmful towards Lei Jinghong.
Based on your usual understanding of Azure Dragon Hall, how long will it take to find these people?
3 days.
With jianghu being this vast, 3 days are enough?
Azure Dragon Hall will be able to do it.
Fabricating evidences to frame someone, is he going to just repeat the same old trick?
Come, look. Do you know what these are?
Although I have left Thunderbolt Clique, Old Sect Leader was still kind to me before.
No matter what you ask, I will not say anything.
Being tough mouth? Fine.
Bring them here!
It's not only you that has left Thunderbolt Clique.
It's also not just you who recognizes these things.
Chief Helmsmen, since you two got kicked out of Thunderbolt Clique,
you were unable to find any means to survive.
It's fine. Raise your heads.
Look very well. What are these?
As long as you are able to tell me the source of these items, I have 500 liang silvers here.
You can have it.
You must not.
I know. Those are Qilin bombs. It's from Thudnerbolt Clique.
You're sure?
I also have seen them. Chief Helmsman Feng made 9 batches of them before.
We both have seen it.
- Go now. - Thank you, Chief Steward Yi.
Chief Helsman Feng,
I urge you to just say the truth.
This concerns the death of our Old Sect Leader!
This...has somethiing to do with Old Sect Leader's death?
Deputy Sect Leader, this matter really has nothing to do with me!
I am just tasked to create these bombs! But after making them,
I have given them all to Old Sect Leader and the others.
Deputy Sect Leader, this matter really has nothing to do with me!
Please spare me! Please spare me!
Just say what you know.
I...
Say what?
Sect Leader.
I heard that you caught a witness. I just came over to ask a few question.
You're Feng Baiju?
I am indeed.
You are the chief helmsman that's mainly responsible for making the fire weapons of Thunderbolt Clique?
Yes.
Several months ago, you got kicked out of Thunderbolt Clique?
Yes.
Why?
Because of some unimportant measly matters--
Because you were greedy for wealth, am I right?
Yes or no?
Yes.
Everyone, a person that got expelled out of Thunderbolt Clique,
will you believe the words he say?
Moreover, he got expelled for having secret dealings with Dark River.
Do you all really dare to believe him?
When did you create these bombs?
Last year.
Why did you creat them?
It's to help Old Sect Leader obtain the supremacy in the Martial Arts World.
What did you say?
Anyway, since things are already like this, I'll just say it.
To say it more bluntly, it's to use against your sect.
Never thought that Thunderbolt Clique actually planned to replace us?
Despicable. If you guys want to replace us, then fight us head on with real swords and spears.
Doing it in such a shameless manner, what kind of heroes are you?!
The matter is now very clear.
You said earlier that after creating these bombs, you handed them to Lei Hentian.
Yes. Also...
Who else?
Young Master.
You're referring to Lei Jinghong?
Yes.
Sect Leader, do you still have any other question?
I have none for now.
Since Sect Leader has no more questions,
I will then use our names to order the arrest of Lei Jinghong then.
Okay.
They plan to arrest Lei Jinghong?
Zhan Feng actually framed this matter to Thunderbolt Clique?
Miss, you...how did you know that it is a frame up?
They have both witnesses and evidences.
What's the use of having witnesses and evidences?
This was also what happened with the case of Snap Thunder.
Keep up!
It's him who caused the death of Flaming Hills' Old Sect Leader?
- It's him. It's him. - Aren't the people of Thunderbolt Clique too bold?
Seriously...really never expected this...
- Go and take a look. - Yes.
How could such thing have happened?
That's right...
Old Sect Leader...
Say, isn't that so?
Really never thought...
Clean up Thunderbolt Clique.
The Young Master of Jiangnan's Thunderbolt Clique secretly developed bombs and assassinated the past Sect Leader of Flaming Hills, Lie Mingjing.
That's why Flaming Hills is requesting all the other sects to join us in cleaning up Thunderbolt Clique.
Any sect who will continue to interact with them is automatically going against us.
Zhan Feng said that the strength of the bombs created by Thuderbolt Clique is very powerful and it endangers the Martial Arts Society.
In reality, he is trying to eliminate those that are against him, so he can establish his own prestige.
- Immediately return to the mountain villa. - Yes!
Deputy Sect Leader Zhan, our Swordless City is also dispatching 3,000 elite disciples for you to mobilize.
I swear to never stop until we completely annihilate Thunderbolt Clique.
Thank you, City Leader Dao. With our two families around,
I believe that no one in the Martial Arts World will still dare to side with the Thunderbolt Clique.
Aside from the close connections of our two families since the past generation,
Deputy Sect Leader Zhan is also my brother-in-law.
No need for thanks. This is something that I should do.
Miss, rest for a while. You've been reading the whole day.
Even if I was reading the whole day, I didn't really understand much of the words.
I can see that.
Lei Jinghong is the only hope of Thunderbolt Clique.
If something bad happens to him,
I worry that Thunderbolt Clique might fall into the hands of Dark River in the future.
Miss, have you never suspected it?
Suspect what?
What if it was really Lei Jinghong who did it?
He won't.
Okay. If Miss believes it, I believe it.
Isn't Young Master Yu fighting the Wo pirates?
Old Sect Leader suffered such a huge disaster. He should at least come back and look, right?
Miss! Miss!
What is it? Why are you in a hurry?
Young Master Yu is back.
Senior Brother...
Why are you back?
Sorry. I came back late.
Do you feel better? Are you still coughing a lot?
Did you suffer any grievances?
The greatest grievance is that I wasn't able to see my father for the last time.
I only saw a jar of ashes.
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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? ♫