♫ The ones standing on the top of the thistles and thorns to look up ♫
♫ will see through vicissitudes of life ♫
♫ In this city where both good and evil are hiding from each other, ♫
♫ I will survive with you ♫
♫ That ray of light guides me to overcome sorrow by its brightness ♫
♫ Meeting you at that time means you're my destiny ♫
♫ Desires wear down the edges and corners of my heart and ♫
♫ laugh at forever-losing leniency ♫
♫ I insist on being the grain which cannot be burned down by the wildfire ♫
♫ to feed the love ♫
♫ Standing in the center of the surges, winds are my thoughts ♫
♫ Rain is the hunting ground urging the horse to fight back ♫
♫ Lift up my head to look at the non returnable times at a distance ♫
♫ The torch in front of my eyes is surging ♫
♫ The sky is getting darker and darker ♫
♫ The path is getting longer and longer ♫
♫ I know hearts cannot waver ♫
♫ Whoever dares to be a king during the chaos of the world ♫
♫ will stop evils with all his might for sure ♫
♫ Then there is hope ♫
[Princess Agents]
~ Episode 14 ~
They used the Empress Dowager to send a decree
to send Yan Xun back to Northern Yan early.
They've guessed my intentions right.
Call for the Zhao and Wei feudal families.
Tell them that I have an urgent matter to discuss with them.
Yes.
Wait!
Yuwen Xi's brain is clouded.
I don't think he will understand my words. Do not summon him.
Your Majesty, then will you summon Yuwen Huai or Yuwen Yue?
Yuwen Huai.
Yes.
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Your Majesty.
The people from Northern Yan have come to pick up Yan Xun.
Who do you think it is?
Who is it?
The Duchess of Northern Yan has personally come.
Bai Sheng?
Younger Sister Bai Sheng has a weak body.
Your Majesty, you do know about that.
For her son, she came all the way here this time.
Your Majesty, you won't break her heart. Right?
Bai Sheng is the Empress Dowager's adopted daughter.
Be her company in my place.
Yes, Your Majesty.
Bai Sheng?
Guess who I am?
Where is your royal brother? Tell him to come see me!
Actually, it was me who wanted to see you.
If I didn't lie that my brother was the host, would you come to see me?
I don't know what you've been busy with lately.
That's right! Older Brother Yan Xun, look at my clothes!
This is my new dress!
How is it? Am I pretty?
Yes! Very pretty!
Your glamour has blinded me!
Just continue being beautiful then. I'll just go look for a doctor.
Older Brother Yan Xun! I still have important things to tell you!
Sit down first! Don't rush!
My coming-of-age ceremony will be in one month!
Yes.
- And then? - And then?
And then I will have lots of things to do!
For example, I have to prepare my outfit, hairstyle, and hairpins!
And also prepare the entertainment.
I also have to confirm the guest list!
Also, what they have to eat and drink is up to me, too!
That's right! Also the headdress! The most important part is the headdress!
No matter what, I want to organize the most fun and elegant coming-of-age ceremony
that will be remembered for thousands of years.
You should. All these are necessary.
But Older Brother Yan Xun, I have so many things to do.
I cannot finish them all alone.
So I want you to stay with me and help me plan!
These are all what I should do.
It's just, the Empress Dowager promised my mother in advance for me to return to Northern Yan immediately.
You are going to leave Chang'an.
In ten days.
Ten—
Everything good must come to an end.
I don't want Older Brother Yan Xun to leave me!!
We can still see each other in the future!
We can see each other in the future. How long will that take?
One year? Two years?
Or is it three or five years?
Why are you crying?
I don't want you to leave!
Older Brother Yan Xun, don't leave me!
Why are you crying even louder? Stop crying.
I can't bear to see you leave!
Look at how much you're crying.
What are you doing? You're still teasing me.
I'm not teasing you!
Being able to cry... Being able to cry is a skill!
I admire you. I admire you.
I admire you!
And you say that you're not teasing me!
I already feel so sad!
All right! I will return in the future, right?
I don't care! I won't let you leave!
Let's go!
- Where are we going? - You'll know once we get there!
Did His Majesty really say in the audience hall
that he is at ease because the northern borders are guarded by the Duke of Northern Yan?
Yes. His Majesty also said that Ruoran attacked a little while ago,
but thankfully, the Duke of Northern Yan defeated the enemy.
His Majesty actually values the Duke of Northern Yan a lot.
As his subject and younger brother, these are all duties that Shicheng should be doing.
The Duke is at war all the time. You have suffered.
This is my fate.
Thankfully with the Empress Dowager's understanding, she agrees to let me take Xun'er away.
Yes. The Empress Dowager loves Xun'er a lot.
Thanks for the graces of His Majesty and Empress Dowager.
They really love Xun'er dearly.
Xun'er often mentions in his letters how happy he is here.
Since he is so happy, why does he want to leave?
Greetings, Your Majesty.
I did not know that Your Majesty was coming. I have been rude.
Bai Sheng.
So many years have passed, but you have always been like this.
You have not changed at all.
Your Majesty, you must be joking. We grew up together.
Now, our children are all grown up.
How could I not age?
I am old.
Yet you still look the same with that graceful bearing out of this world.
You can all sit down.
- Yes. - Yes.
It's only because Your Majesty has been busying about state affairs everyday
and you heart cares about the citizens of the world.
Since you already know that my heart cares about the citizens of the world,
yet you still want to take Yan Xun away.
Aren't you creating a problem for me?
Your Majesty, Shicheng goes to war every year.
His old wounds have acted up recently and has been unable to be at his best.
He misses Xun'er very much.
The Duke has suffered.
Xun'er is an adult now.
Going back early means he can be taught at home earlier.
Perhaps he can continue helping Your Majesty guard the border and deal with problems.
I know that the Yan family is very loyal.
It's just, there are many hostage princes in Chang'an City.
If Yan Xun going back leads to other hostage princes requesting that they can leave,
how should I answer?
Yes, the hardest thing is blocking all the mouths in the world.
Younger Sister Bai Sheng, please understand His Majesty.
Don't worry. I will not make things hard on Your Majesty.
Your Majesty,
please allow me to stay in Chang'an.
You... want to stay in Chang'an?
Yes.
Get up.
If you want to stay in Chang'an, of course, I'm happy.
It's just...
Emperor Father!
Greetings, Emperor Father, Consort Mother!
Greetings, Your Majesty,
Your Highness, Mother.
Chun'er, how old are you? You look ridiculous running around!
All right, get up.
Yes.
Consort Mother! I have something important to say!
Auntie Bai Sheng, let Older Brother Yan Xun stay in Chang'an for one more month!
He can leave after my coming-of-age ceremony, okay?
This is good.
Let's do that.
Your Majesty, didn't you say just now—
Both of you can live in Chang'an.
Bai Sheng will stay inside the Empress Dowager's chambers.
After Yan Xun attends Chun'er's coming-of-age ceremony,
he can return to Northern Yan immediately.
Thank you, Emperor Father!
Mother, did I ruin your plan just now?
If His Majesty doesn't want to let you leave, he will have his excuses.
Thankfully, it is only for one month.
After the princess' coming-of-age ceremony, we will return to Northern Yan immediately.
Leaving like this, is there anything you don't want to part with?
Mother, what are you trying to say?
I'm talking about a person.
Is there anyone you cannot let go of here?
I see Chun'er seems to like you a lot.
Her? I treat her as a little sister.
She is still young and doesn't understand anything.
She is coming-of-age soon. She is not that young, either.
If you ask about attachments, there is someone I cannot let go of.
A good man has the universe in his heart, a gallant steed below his thighs,
a strong alcohol, and lofty sentiments.
What mother said is right. I do have a universe in my heart.
But I feel your expression seems to me that you're not talking about a friend.
Does my son have a crush?
No. No!
My son has really grown up!
You know how to be shy, too!
Stop making fun of me already.
If you really like her, then tell me.
I will make the decision for you.
Mother, if...
If... I'm saying if,
there is a person whose status and position are different from us,
then, I—
Silly boy.
What you like must be her person.
Mother still knows me best.
I want to wait until that person accepts me
and then return to Northern Yan with her.
Princess.
Princess, what's wrong?
You were fine just now. Who angered you?
What nonsense are you saying? I'm not angry.
I'm happy!
I'm overjoyed!
You... You're crying!
Bai Sheng trying to save his son is actually a wise move.
Pitifully, Yan Xun ruined his mother's efforts.
People make the plans
but it's Heaven who will accomplish it.
It's not Heaven who determined the outcome of this matter but one woman.
Yan Xun is not staying behind for the princess, but that maidservant.
Based on your intellect, how could you not know?
You can keep a pawn while it is useful.
Once it is useless, must throw it away.
Yes.
I got the latest spying report.
The Great Liang spies have obtained news that the Emperor wants to attack Northern Yan.
They sent their best female spy to our Great Wei.
Are you thinking to send her to test things out?
Yes.
This is no small matter.
Are you confident that such a little maidservant can succeed?
She has extraordinary talent, and has gone through my training.
She can definitely complete the mission.
You fool!
Is Yuwen Yue's lowly slave girl
worth you using people from Afterlife Camp?
I know I was wrong.
Are you done preparing for that banquet?
I invited two top musicians to perform there.
I am planning right now.
Why aren't you done yet?
How useless!
Remember to invite all the young lords of the feudal families.
The most important thing is to make Yuwen Yue come!
Do you hear me?
I do not understand why we must invite him.
You are wasting too many words!
You can leave.
Can't you see that I'm busy?
Five steps to the northeast, clove.
Three steps to the northwest, sappan wood.
Even if you train your nose to be super sensitive, it is useless.
If you can't see, then you can't see.
A useless pawn in Qingshan House is worthless.
Once my eyes are better, you'll be the worthless one.
Greetings, Mister.
How did you know that it was me?
I smelled your scent.
I injured your eyes. Do you hate me?
I do not believe that Mister would hurt me.
But this is good too. Since my eyes are blind,
the enemies that I don't want to see will not see me, either.
Not annoying. Not annoying.
Then I will have to disappoint you.
What I said was correct, right?
Mister is the worst! Mister is the worst!
I like Xing'er! I like Xing'er!
Cangwu Parrot, where did the pearl in your beak come from?
My...
It seems like... my eyes—
Regardless how small the object is, you can see it clearly.
That is because of the 'Huatuo Autumn Water.'
Huatuo Autumn Water?
Your eyes have reached Nirvana and have been reborn.
They can see things that normal people cannot.
The darkness for you is like daytime.
The Huatuo Autumn Water that I gave you is preventing the shadow to cover up the sun.
What is a shadow?
Any one that confuses you or hinders you to attain your goal is a shadow.
There is a banquet tomorrow.
At that time, you must have your eyes, ears, and head clear.
Remember everything, every person, details, sound.
Don't waste my Huatuo Autumn Water.
Do not worry, Mister.
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Heir Apparent.
Do you really think that Miss Xing'er will leave with you?
No matter how many waters and mountains I have passed by and how many paths I've walked,
I surely will take Xing'er back to Northern Yan.
Respectfully welcoming Princess.
How come it's only you two?
The rest... are already waiting inside.
Chun'er? What's wrong with you?
You are the Princess yet you came the latest.
- Please. - It's exactly because I am the Princess so I must be the last one to...
Respectfully welcoming Princess.
How about it?
What's the point of coming early?
The person who should come still has not come.
Is Chun'er talking about Yuwen Yue?
It's fine. His Qingshan House is just in front.
Who's talking about that Icy Tuozi?
Then who is it that you're talking about?
You—
- Princess. - So disrespectful.
I especially prepared you a precious gift for your coming-of-age ceremony a month ago.
Look if you are satisfied with it.
Wow! Such a precious and valuable gift.
It really blinded my eyes with its shine.
The ones used by the maidservants in the palace are way better than these.
Zhao Xifeng, what are you laughing at?
Laughing so fake. It's as fake as your personality.
- You're being excessive. - Am I fake?
I am so upright and straightforward. How am I fake?
Upright and straightforward?
On the outside,
you call other misters in Chang'an as your brothers.
But secretly, you kept talking about their mistakes and shortcomings.
And also, you frequently tell these to your auntie, Zhao Jieyu.
You want to use her words to let Emperor Father treat them coldly
and let them not be favored.
Am I right?
Princess, just speak less, okay?
You are going to be coming-of-age soon.
You should learn more of the golden mean (by Confucius) and being tolerant, refrain from going to extremes in meting out punishment.
Refrain from going to extremes in meting out punishment?
What is refraining from going to extremes in meting out punishment?
Cousin Wei, then why did you tell Zhao Xifeng
that you never thought of becoming a princess' husband?
But secretly, you let your auntie give me gifts.
What does that mean then?
This—
Chun'er!
Your manner of speaking is being harsh already.
You are going to destroy the friendship between us five gentlemen.
As the princess of Great Wei,
of course, I will say the things that I don't like.
You, as a prince, the more you should be like that!
You—
But how come you still keep following us every time we gather?
Because there is—
Because there is what?
Me?
There is you!
Because there is Royal Older Brother so I also must come.
Aren't you very good in talking?
These words are quite pleasant to hear.
I was just fooling you.
But honestly, Royal Older Brother, there are words that if I don't say them now,
I will not have the chance to say them anymore in the future.
Why?
Not telling you.
- You... - Hey...
Don't feel awkward. I understand your younger sister.
She is just very tact. No need to feel awkward.
You understand my little sister? What joke is that?
That... don't put it to heart. Don't put it to heart.
Mister Yue, long time no see.
I want to say a few words with Little Wildcat. You won't mind, right?
Little Wildcat.
Heir Apparent, what instructions do you have?
I'll tell you some good news. I'm going back to Northern Yan soon.
Aren't you a hostage prince? How can you just go back like that?
How can I just go back just like that?
His Majesty surely has approved of it already.
It's just that the road back to my Northern Yan can't be said to be long nor short.
If you will need anything along the way, anything you need to use or eat,
tell me beforehand so I can prepare them.
Thank you for the considerations of Heir Apparent. I don't need anything.
It's almost time. We should go now.
Yes.
Heir Apparent, we'll leave first.
Mr. Yue.
Hope you travel along the wind.*. (* have a safe journey*)
Along the wind? I am also going that way.
Travelling along the wind.
Princess, let's start.
Let's start.
Start then.
Each one's eyeballs are already falling out.
Older Brother Yan Xun is too much.
It's already this late and he still has not come over.
This Tao Yeji...
is already famous all over Luoyang.
Older Brother Xifeng, do you feel the drive to get close to her?
Here!
What's wrong with your Mister?
Just stupidly standing here.
Stop! All of you, stop!
It was going just well so what is it now?
This is a banquet that was especially organized for me.
It should be graceful and dignified.
What is this obscene music that you are playing?
Letting some people here using this chance to flirt with each other.
Wait outside.
How could you say that this is an obscene tune?
I find it quite pleasant to hear.
You... even dare to say it?
It was all your fault. You even dare to talk?!
You all leave! I don't want to watch anymore!
Princess, please calm down.
Can you please hear me?
The song earlier isn't an obscene tune.
Who are you? Come out to answer.
Yes.
Replying to Princess, I, Fang Qin, am Tao Yeji's private tutor.
I teach her musical tunes and poetic verses.
The song earlier actually is entitled 'Wading through the River to Pick Some Cotton Rose'.
It actually came from the idled collection of the past Music Office in the palace.
It is not an obscene music as said by Princess.
Then what do you mean?
Are you saying that I am ignorant and accused you wrongly?
I dare not.
What I said earlier are just music matters.
- Music— - Miss Fang Qin is well knowledgeable in music
and your skills are quite advanced.
When miss was moving around earlier, I saw how you moved graceful and had elegant posture.
It seems that you also are trained in Qinggong* (* a martial art where walking as flying.)
with superior artistic attainments.
Mister, you have overpraised me. I indeed am trained in dancing.
Just simple dances.
Maybe compared to the Qinggong that Mister mentioned,
they achieve the same effect from different angles.
Okay already, Princess.
She is just a musical instrument player.
If you don't like it, just let her leave.
Why must you get angry?
Beg me then.
Forget it.
Leave.
This matter has nothing to do with all of you in the first place.
Thank you, Princess.
How come her scent...
is so familiar?
If you like it, then I'm giving it to you.
Thank you.
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Mr. Huai, my Mister asked me to relay to you
that he doesn't feel well and went back to rest already.
Don't chase anymore.
Good!
Really unrivaled in this world!
Weird, how come Yuwen Yue has disappeared?
He doesn't feel well and went back to his manor already.
We all were so focused in enjoying such an unequaled song and dance
that we didn't notice at all that Yuwen Yue had left the banquet.
That's right. Your eyes are like this already.
Shut up.
Mister, what are you thinking?
I'm thinking...
if I should kill you or not.
Mister, you... What did you say?
This place
is the headquarter of
the Spy Network of Heavenly Eyes.
If outsiders come in here,
they will surely all be killed so that this secret won't get out.
Mister,
you clearly were the one who told me to follow Fang Qin.
I just helped you fulfill the task.
Why then must you kill me?
Only the spies of Qingshan House have the right to come here.
You have two paths to choose.
Either you become a spy
or you take your own life.
Mister, do I have a choice?
I am going to become a spy.
Okay.
From this moment,
you are a spy.
The sword I gave you is the Rainbow Ruining Sword.
Don't waste it.
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"The Flame of the Heart" by G.E.M.
♫ The wild wind blows the moonlight into confusion ♫
♫ My life is like being expelled ♫
♫ The flame is hidden in my heart ♫
♫ Who will laugh at my rough interior ♫
♫ My wings are destroyed by fate ♫
♫ I fall into the bottomless abyss ♫
♫ Memories are sealed ♫
♫ The wind and snowfall are unbridled ♫
♫ Even if I am trampled, I won't look up to you ♫
♫ What doesn’t kill me, makes me stronger ♫
♫ This breathing is heat ♫
♫ This heartbeat is light ♫
♫ Bit by bit, it brews the power for all my life ♫
♫ The boiling in my eyes lights up the hope ♫
♫ No matter how many wounds I have ♫
♫ I'm willing to burn the flame in my heart to shine through everywhere ♫
♫ To melt the coldness of the secular world ♫
♫ If only the bright moon knows my thoughts ♫
If there is a long path and eternal darkness, so what? ♫
♫ I want the boundless flame of the heart to be boiling again ♫
♫ To burn into a light ray of the horizon ♫
♫ I'm reborn after a fire bath ♫
♫ Fragrance fills heaven and earth ♫
♫ The red spider lily blooms again ♫
♫ To burn into a light ray of the horizon ♫
♫ The red spider lily blooms again ♫