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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 24]
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?
My greatest grievance is
that I wasn't able to see my father for the last time.
I only saw a jar of ashes.
Letting Teacher suffer such an unexpected circumstance
is a show of my incompetence.
Deputy Sect Leader, Young Master Yu is back.
Leave now.
Didn't Young Master Yu accpeted an imperial decree to fight the Wo pirates in Donghai?
I think that he came to pay his respects to Old Sect Leader.
Young Master Yu is really true to his nature.
The person that Teacher dotes the most when he was still alive was you.
If he sees you this sad now, he'll surely be sadder.
But he won't be able to see it anymore.
But I'm still around. Do you know how worried I was
when I heard that you're sick?
I got sent here in the mountain villa since I was 5. Teacher for me is like another father.
My pain is not less than yours.
If you trample on your health like this, what would Teacher think in the netherworld?
Ge'er, hurry and recover from your illness.
Senior Brother, I'm not sick.
Or to put it in another way, I did have a major illness before.
But I have already completely recovered.
For the past days, I was just pretending to be sick.
Why are you doing this?
Father died so strangely. Zhan Feng and Yi Lang are arbitrarily asserting that it was the Thunderbolt Clique's doing.
But I don't think so.
Senior Brother.
Lei Jinghong and I don't really have any interactions.
I also don't know his character that much.
I can't say that he is an ungrateful person.
But these past years, the power of Thunderbolt Clique in Jiangnan has steadily increased.
His father indeed had the dream of replacing us.
That's why, we can't really say that the doesn't have the motive to kill Teacher.
Could it be you also think that he is involved in this matter?
Let me continue first.
My deduction earlier is what a normal people will think.
But in my heart, he is the most impossible person.
The main power in Thunderbolt Clique currently has fallen into the hands of someone else. Lei Jinghong is already busy enough with his own affairs.
He wouldn't choose to be enemies with us at this time.
He isn't that stupid.
Right.
You said earlier that Teacher's death is strange.
Did you find any evidence?
Senior Brother, there are some things that I didn't tell you.
Ying Yi said that Uncle Zhan's death has something to do with my father.
That's why, Ying Yi found a chance before to control Zhan Feng.
He also told the same words to Zhan Feng and he believed her.
That's why, Zhan Feng hated father so much
and wanted to dissolve our marriage agreement.
Do you believe in everything that Ying Yi said?
Initially, I also doubted father, but I immediately dispelled these thoughts.
But Zhan Feng is different. He believed it.
You suspect that Zhan Feng...
I don't want to believe this truth, but I don't have any proof.
If it was really Zhan Feng, your current situation is very dangerous.
Do you want to come back with me to the military camp?
Teacher's death confusing to the eye. The internal situation of the sect is also very complicated.
I can't stay by your side, so I will worry.
Could it be that you think my life will be in danger here?
A man's wealth can bring about his own ruin by causing other's greed.
You are the Sect Leader. You have paramount power,
but you are not capable in wielding this power.
Others will then covet for your power and try to frame you.
Ge'er, once I defeated the Wo pirates,
I'll just accompany you back here in the mountain villa to resolve this matter. Okay?
This matter has huge repercussions. Even if you want to clearly investigate it,
you can't do it in 1 to 2 days.
If you stay here, you also won't be able to do anything for the meantime.
Why not just leave it to me?
I must investigate this matter clearly.
I can't leave now.
I knew that you'll give me such an answer.
Senior Brother, don't worry. I will protect myself well.
For any matter, don't aim to succeed just by one try.
Sometimes, retreating and admitting defeat is for a more thorough counter attack.
I will let Hang Cong stay.
At the critical time, she can ensure your safety.
After all, she's my subordinate. She is a government official.
If they are going to make a fuss about it, Zhan Feng still wouldn't dare to do anything to her.
Okay. I'll remember your words.
I want to pay Teacher a visit and then leave.
That fast?
There is someone in the court that's eyeing me covetously. He is waiting for me to make any mistakes.
I initially planned to take you with me.
Since you're not willing, I can't stay longer then.
I understand.
I'll push you to go there then.
Not only World Swordless City,
even Jiangnan's 18 Docks, Water Boat Gang, Kongtong Sect, and Green City Sect,
all actively replied to our call. Expressing that they will listen to our command for any operations.
They plan to eliminate the branches within Thunderbolt Clique that's under Lei Jinghong.
Do you really think that it's Lei Jinghong?
I dare not make baseless comments.
Young Master, Young Master Yu is back.
- Senior Brother Yu? - Yes.
- I want to see him. - Yes.
Teacher, I came back late.
I am unfilial. The Wo pirates invaded our state's territory. As the commander-in-chief, I can't just leave my army without permission.
Only now was I able to come see you.
[Memorial Tablet of Lie Mingjing]
You're back.
Young Master Yu.
Senior Brother Yu, never thought that you're back too.
Aren't you in Donghai battling the Wo pirates?
Teacher suddenly died and Junior Sister has been sick for a long time.
I'm worried so I came back to take a look.
I'll be returning to the army camp immediately.
That rush?
Senior Brother Yu is working hard for the empire and the citizens. I truly admire you a lot.
I'm just doing my duty. No need to say it that seriously.
Junior Brother Ji, once I leave, please take care of Junior Sister and the sect.
Don't worry. I surely will do my best to assist Junior Sister.
You're back.
What are you doing here?
Let me ask you, are you planning to throw Lei Jinghong all the dirty water?
That will depend on the evidences.
Evidences?
You clearly know what you and my eldest brother did to Snap Dragon.
I don't care what you guys are doing,
but I won't allow you to hurt others!
Who is the other that you're talking about?
Don't forget that
for the Snap Dragon case,
you knew about it by didn't speak. You are also an accomplice.
Also, your eldest brother was the mastermind.
Teacher, today is the 49th day of your death.
I came to send you off.
You two are not this close before.
Senior Brother Yu before is always inside his Bamboo Courtyard and won't talk to me.
Moreover, that place is a retsticted place.
As time passes, I naturally developed a fear against him.
When I return next time, I'll invite you for some tea in my Bamboo Courtyard.
Sure. That is Teacher's favorite place.
Senior Brother Yu, it's a deal.
It's a deal.
- Oh, right, do you both know that today is mid-autumn? - Mid-autumn?
We actually forgot such an important holiday.
Men!
These are mooncakes that I especially ordered delivered from Luoyang before I came here.
You two take them back to celebrate the festival.
That's great. Senior Brother Ji has never tasted cakes made from the palace. You now get the chance.
That's right.
Thank you, Senior Brother Yu.
You two have a very close relationship. I'll give you two some time alone.
You two just chat for a while.
- Ge'er. Once I get rid of the Wo pirates, - Senior Brother Yu...
let me take care of the rest of your life
in place of Teacher.
I know that I am crippled, so I have no right to say these words.
No, Senior Brother Yu. It's me who is not worthy to have you.
But before leaving the mountain villa last time, Teacher entrusted you to me.
I also accepted it.
Since I promised Teacher, I must at least strive for it, right?
Senior Brother, I never thought of--
Enough. I'm going to battle now.
Don't reject me first. Leave me a room to imagine some chance.
Once I victoriously return, you can tell me your decision.
Take good care of yourself.
You and Senior Brother Yu--
Senior Brother, we should go back now.
Okay. But remember this.
No matter what happens, other than Senior Brother Yu, you still have me.
Junior Sister, do you still remember that when you were little, you were crying and shouting for me to carry you on my back?
Did I? How come I don't remember that?
You really have forgotten it? That time, First Senior Brother was quite an introvert and shy.
Senior Brother Yu has a poor health. Only me was healthy and easy to talk to,
that's why, you started pestering me.
I'm now a grown up. I won't do such a thing anymore.
Let's go.
I went to Pine Courtyard, but you're not around.
I knew then that you came to see Junior Sister.
I'll go back first.
You haven't fully recovered from your illness. Don't keep moving around.
Thanks.
Jinglei, I want you to be the vanguard.
Lead the disciples from different sects in searching for Lei Jinghong.
No, I'm not going.
Don't disobey the order.
I know what you're trying to do.
You want to dispatch me, so Junior Sister will be left isolated and helpless.
Am I right?
You're overthinking.
Lei Jinghong is a very meticulous person.
He hides among the waters. The waters is his world.
You're letting me find him because you want to drag me away from here.
Senior Brother Yu is currently fighting with the Wo pirates.
And now, you want me to leave the mountain villa?
First Senior Brother, what are you really planning?
I beg you.
Let Junior Sister go.
Must we still divide the power that clearly among ourselves?
She be the Sect Leader. We all will assist her. What's impossible about that?
Jianghu is dangerous. She won't be able to handle it.
That's just your excuses. Jianghu is dangerous?
I never saw anyone bullied Junior Sister.
But all the grievances she suffered came within the sect.
You, Yi Lang, the two Hall Leaders, and so many Squad Leaders,
you all treated her worse than outsiders.
I will guard her.
You...
I'll be the sect leader.
I'll protect her.
You must believe me.
After Old Sect Leader left, people's hearts (loyalty) have gotten loose.
Hall Leader Ling, don't say it that way.
Young Master Ji is a rational person. He is just taking things too hard.
After a few days, he surely will agree with it.
Old Sect Leader has 3 disciples. Eldest Miss is sick.
Deputy Sect Leader must personally attend to the affairs here in the mountain villa.
Young Master Yu must fight the Wo pirates.
Other than him, who else can go?
There are still you and me.
Deputy Sect Leader, if no one will be going, I'm willing to be the vanguard.
You can't.
This operation is to seek revenge for Teacher. Letting Jinglei is the most appropriate choice.
I will make the order today. Even if he is unwilling,
he still will go for I will tie him up on his horse.
I'm not going!
Senior Brother Ji, you must go.
Junior Sister?
Don't worry. Die Yi and Xun Yi are guarding outside.
That's good then. Hury and sit down.
You haven't fully recovered, so stop running around.
If you have something to tell me, just let Xun Yi come find me.
I fear that if I still don't come, you and Zhan Feng will start fighting.
It's better to have a fight. Maybe, I'll be able to wake him up by beating him.
Senior Brother Ji, you must go thist time.
Why?
There are 2 reasons.
First, you are my father's disciple.
It is just right and proper that you seek revenge for my father.
If you don't go, I fear that people will talk and find faults.
I'm not afraid of those.
Second, which is also the most important reason,
I want you to use this operation to meet with Lei Jinghong and arrange for him to see me.
You want to see him?
Zhan Feng now has both evidences and witnesses.
I don't really know about bombs, so I don't have a way to argue in his defense.
That's why, only Lei Jinghong himself can refute the witness' testimony.
I must see him.
Furthermore, no matter who I send, Zhan Feng will surely be suspicious.
Only you...you can use the pretense of taking revenge
to get near Lei Jinghong. It will be more convenient this way.
I understand.
But Lei Jinghong and I are not friends.
How can I make him see me?
After all, letting him meet up with you is asking him to endagner himself.
I don't think he'll believe me that easily.
How about this? Immediately prepare to set out first. I'll think about the rest.
Okay.
What method will make him believe Senior Brother Ji?
Flaming Token.
I handed the Flaming Token to an old man.
He saved me and Senior Brother Yu while we were in Donghai. That's why, I gave it to him to ensure his safety.
This is going to be hard then.
I actually have something that can make him believe.
If you give this to Lei Jinghong, he will believe.
- What is this? - I can't say it.
But don't worry. Once he sees this, he'll surly come to see you.
[Announcement]
It really has to coincidentally keep raining when the roof has a leak. (Bad turning to worse)
When we were still in Swordless City last time, he kept saying Young Master Lei this, Young Master Lei that.
But now, he suddenly just turned hostile on me?
You also never sincerely treated him.
Let's see how this non-swimmer duck can find me.
Although this trip is just fighting in disguise, you must still be careful.
There are Dark River people after all secretly eyeing us covetously.
You must not be careless.
Don't worry, Xun Yi.
The mountain villa now is quite a dangerous place. When I leave,
you are the only person by Ruge's side who has a position. You must guard against Yi Lang.
Why are you not telling me to be careful of Deputy Sect Leader?
Don't pressure me anymore, Xun Yi. Although I support Junior Sister,
I'm not really deliberately going against First Senior Brother. Moreover,
I am contacting Lei Jinghong to find out the truth.
Wait for me to come back.
Since Young Master has decided to go, then please take me with you.
No way. How can one still bring his maidservant in handling official matters?
Young Master, don't rush to reject my request first. I have 2 reasons
that can convince you to take me with you.
Let me hear them.
I previously promised Old Sect Leader that I won't leave your side and will protect you.
Now that Old Sect Leader is dead, this can count as his last will then.
As an obedient disciple, you surely won't disregard your Teacher's last will. Am I right?
Okay. That can count as one. Continue.
The third-in-command of Azure Dragon Hall, Bi Haiqiu, greets Young Master.
What?
How come I never heard
that Azure Dragon Hall has 3 hall leaders?
This is top secret. Azure Dragon Hall is our sect's mouthpiece.
If anything bad happens to Hall Leader Zhongli, the Azure Dragon Hall must not fall into the hands of an outsider.
That's why, I exist.
Then...who is the second-in-command?
He died during the fight with Dark River Palace.
That time, I'm still little, so I don't know him that well.
Do you have a way to take back Azure Dragon Hall from the hands of Yi Lang?
I can.
Your identity is quite special. Teacher placed you by my side to be my maidservant.
Why?
Old Sect Leader was worried about you.
Could it be that Teacher knew beforehand that First Senior Brother will try to take away Junior Sister's power?
Or that he knew beforehand that Yi Lang is someone that can be trusted.
Old Sect Leader didn't clearly explain it,
but I think that he must have guessed that a day like this will happen.
Young Master, I surely will be useful if I go with you.
Okay. I'll take you with me.
That vile person Yi Lang...
Once I find out the truth about Teacher's death, I'll deal with him.
Where is Junior Sister?
Junior Sister is still sick. It's not convenient for her to send people off.
I'm doing it in her behalf.
Okay. I won't wait for her then.
Jinglei,
since you are the vanguard, if you think you can't win, you don't need to face the challenge.
Okay already.
- Let's set out! - Yes!
Deputy Sect Leader.
How come you're preparing medicines again?
Actually, Miss' illness kept relapsing.
Don't use this prescription again.
But Miss is still sick.
I will invite another doctor and let him give a new prescription.
Sect Leader's illness...
Continue what you're saying.
Isn't that grave.
She's just depressed and overly grieving.
Go and make the prescription first.
Yes.
I'll prepare your medicine.
He's gone.
But Miss, how long are you planning to pretend to be sick?
Until I see Lei Jinghong.
Deputy Sect Leader, just let me do it.
No need.
Deputy Sect Leader is already busy everyday in managing the sect's affairs. How can I dare to still let you do this?
I already said that it's not needed.
Who is he preparing medicines for?
I heard that Deputy Sect Leader invited a doctor to the Plum Courtyard this morning.
This probably is for Sect Leader.
What is he planning to do now?
He is always strange.
Let her drink this medicine while it's hot.
Yes.
Oh, right. This is her favorite winter green plum.
If she felt that the medicine is unbearably too bitter, let her have one of these.
Yes.
Miss, why do you think he is doing this?
I also don't know.
Could it be...he has seen through your disguise?
Probably not.
Does that look fake?
There can't be poison in here, right?
That's very unlikely.
Also, this medicine was personally made by him. He can't deny his involvement if there is.
There were so many people looking. It most likely is safe.
No. I'm not at ease.
You still can't drink it even if there is no poison. I'll discard it later when there are no more people looking.
Hey, Miss, don't drink it.
I'm pretending to be sick. Why will I drink medicine?
I remember that when I was little, I would always ask my father to buy me two cans of winter green plum from Fine Products Shop
before I'll obediently take my medicine.
Recently, the medicine that Sect Leader is taking were personally made by Deputy Sect Leader.
What? They are not quarreling anymore?
Not anymore. They are childhood friends to begin with.
If they really can be together, that would be a huge celebratory event for the sect.
Too bad that Deputy Sect Leader has already married. This matter won't be that simple.
After living for this long, there is one principle that I have thoroughly understood.
In any matter, you must not involve romantic sentiments.
Or else, it will surely cause trouble.
What do you mean?
If not because of their separation and reconciliation,
the sect won't have this much unseen turbulence and be this divided.
For Flaming Hills, it's better that they don't have anymore romantic connections.
Deputy Sect Leader.
I heard that these past days, Deputy Sect Leadre kept doing a servant's deed.
This move by Deputy Sect Leader is quite clever.
Personally preparing the medicine for the sick Sect Leader,
just this act, has stopped all the rumors of you two being at odds with each other.
You also were able to win the hearts of the people.
I really am very impressed.
Sect Leader has been ill for quite a long time.
Could it be that this is your doing?
If I discover that you were involved in this,
I will not easily spare you.
Even if Deputy Sect Leader whole-heartedly treat her like this, I fear that there won't be any good outcome.
Don't forget...who is the one who pushed Old Sect Leader to his death?
Lie MIngjing was...
But Junior Sister didn't do anything wrong.
Teacher, I surely will save you.
Miss, you think it will look good if I hang these Japanese cornel dogwood on our door?
You can.
Miss, 3 days from now, it will be Chongyang Festival, an important festival of our sect.
I feel that you can have a 2-day rest.
What rest?
It's very tiring to pretend to be sick. Let's stop pretending.
I want to go somewhere.
Where do you want to go? I'll accompany you.
No need. I'll go alone.
When i was little, I love sneaking in here to look at all of you.
There are 5 courtyards in the mountain villa,
Plum, Pear, Pine, Maple, and Bamboo Courtyards.
There were not one courtyard that I can't go into.
But, it's only here that I must secretly come. Or else, father would scold me when he finds out.
Third Miss Dao!
Eldest Miss Lie.
Your health...
I was just pretending.
You caused me to worry for a long time.
Why did you tell me the truth?
Because it was you who told me before that Senior Brother Yu suffered from the Chill Spell.
Thank you for believing in me.
This place was still flourishing last year.
But this year, the scenery became like this. It's really saddening.
My father once said that the pear trees here were planted by an extraordinary person.
That's why, the pear flowers here bloom throughout the 4 seasons.
He ordered servants to clean this place up every day,
but he didn't allow anyone to live here.
He said that he is saving it for an important guest.
But never thought that after my father died for just less than 2 months,
this place has already become this dilapidated.
Blooming for all seasons?
When I was little, I also thought that World Swordless City is the best place in this world.
I have two older brothers that love me so much.
Although I haven't seen my parents,
I am able to get whatever I want.
Even when I wanted to buy Sir Xue that time in Taste Flower Brothel, no one dared to hinder me.
But everything has changed.
I remember that time in Taste Flower Brothel, someone actually dared to stop you.
Right. He dared to stop me.
You woman, do you have any shame?
Openly buying a man like this. No wonder he doesn't like you.
It's right and proper for a man to spend money to buy a woman, but it's not fine for a woman to do the same thing?
You are indeed quite rude and unreasonable. I won't lower myself to your level today.
Someone will eventually deal with you in the future.
I am standing here today. Let's see who dares to deal with me.
Such high-sounding sentiments.
You really think that the world only has your World Swordless City?
Liexiang, can you tell me now the truth behind Snap Thunder?
I know that you are just keeping back the truth.
You surely didn't hurt anyone. But I must know the truth.
There are no one left from Snap Thunder.
Is the truth that important?
It's very important. I previously made a promise
that I will find out the truth and clear their names.
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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? ♫