♫ 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 nonreturnable 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 7~
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Speak! What happened?
Young Generals, the Emperor urgently summons all of you into the palace!
What happened?
It's about Ruoran's invasion at the border.
Let's go! Back to the city!
Greetings, Prince Yu.
You can rise.
Sons of the clans in Chang'an city, came here to request His Majesty,
for permission to rush to the frontiers, safeguard the territory of the Wei State, and contribute to the country.
How dare you say that you belong to a clan? There's no trace of your families in Chang'an City.
Heir Apparent Yan Xun, you should just leave.
Or else, others will think you are using this excuse to escape back to Northern Yan.
Yan Xun grew up in Chang'an.
He is loyal to the Great Wei. He is our compatriot.
Brother Xifeng, I think you are worrying too much.
Although I seem like a prince that's a hostage, Yan Bei has pledged loyalty to the Wei State,
just like 2 blood-related brothers, rely on each other like the mouth and teeth.
We are completely loyal.
Today, I swear here that I will be loyal to this country.
If I possess any improper thoughts, then I will be executed.
Young generals, we just received news from the Northern Yan.
The Duke of Northern Yan, Yan Shicheng, fought for three days by the border.
He finally beat Ruoran.
The Duke also pledged to help victims of the snowstorm in Ruoran.
Ruoran's leader admired the Duke's actions and admitted to the Duke. Saying as long as the Yan Household exists,
Ruoran will never threaten the border.
Your father really is amazing!
Mr. Yue, the Emperor wishes to see you.
- Just him? - Yes.
Mr. Yue, please.
Mr. Huai.
Yuwen Yue,
Noble Consort Wei greatly praises you.
That's right. Today, I want to ask you personally.
How is the Spy Network of Heavenly Eyes?
Your Majesty, sixteen years ago,
a traitor was in the Spy Network of Heavenly Eyes but we failed to investigate it, so we gave up on the organization.
Most of it has become dormant.
Only those in the capital city are being used by the Royal Court.
My teacher, Mr. Ouyang, has been training new people.
If Your Majesty needs it, within three months,
the Spy Network of Heavenly Eyes can start anew.
Good!
Today, I received news from a spy in the palace.
They say that the Duke of Northern Yan opened his storage and gave food to the refugees.
He is trying to gain support from the people.
The refugees all went to Northern Yan
to reclaim the land.
All the people and lands belong to you, Emperor.
The Duke of Northern Yan took good care of everything.
Your royal grace has spread through all the land.
I also heard...
I also heard... this time, Ruoran retreated.
Duke of Northern Yan and the leader of Ruoran had some secret dealing that we didn't know about.
Ruoran is following the Duke's leadership.
I want to use your Spy Network of Heavenly Eyes
to see if this news is true.
I don't want to sit and wait for something horrible to happen, like previously with Dong Zhuo.
But I believe that the Yan family has no intention of revolting.
Do you think so?
If... based on your beliefs alone,
I am able to tell who is good and who is evil,
why would I still need your Spy Network of Heavenly Eyes?!
The royal edict has arrived!
Yuwen Huai, Yuwen Yue, accept the edict.
Yuwen Yue is granted a military pass.
I command Yuwen Yue to hold the Commander's seal and take over the Imperial Guards temporarily.
Thank you for your grace, Your Majesty.
Yuwen Huai, listen to the edict.
This is His Majesty's secret edict to you. I will not announce it.
Thank you for your grace, Your Majesty.
Mr. Yue, Noble Consort Wei invites you to speak with her.
Greetings, Your Highness.
- Get up. - Thank you.
His Majesty's intentions are very clear. You must understand.
If you still don't make a move, as far as I know,
the Spy Network of Heavenly Eyes might get a new master.
Thank you for your advice, Your Highness.
Let's go.
The Emperor secretly ordered me to investigate evidence of Duke of Northern Yan's rebellion.
This is a rare chance.
But how can we do it without using the Spy Network of Heavenly Eyes?
Today, the Emperor gave Yuwen Yue the military control right in front of me. He also has control over Spy Network of Heavenly Eyes!
He has both, visible and invisible power!
Doesn't it mean that the great power of Household Three has fallen into the hands of others?
Yuwen Zhuo is gone.
It doesn't look like the roots have been shaken.
The Emperor just wants to see
how loyal and capable Household Three is.
Now, the thing we must do first,
is to get rid of that annoyance, Yuwen Yue.
He was born with a chilling disease.
He goes into a three-day retreat at the start of every spring.
When that time comes, we will have the perfect chance to attack.
I have his curse, the Snow Jade Dog.
Let him wait for his certain death.
That jade dog won't run to tell you
that your enemy has died.
You have to keep watch over this matter as well.
Then you mean...?
If a living person can do it personally,
only then will success be guaranteed.
That makes sense.
But we need someone with strong martial arts skills, someone who is unrelated to us
to make the move.
Back then, when I was participating in the Spy Network of Heavenly Eyes,
I heard about a secret place called the Afterlife Camp.
They specialized in training cold-blooded assassins.
They are inhumane and cruel.
Many cold cases around the world
are the works of assassins from the Afterlife Camp.
However, since its doctrine is "to conquer or to die,"
it was barely known by anyone.
Then how can I find that place?
The one with the highest price offer will be able to know.
I understand. Killing two birds with one stone.
It's too light.
It's too strong.
It's too hot! Can you not even make tea now?
There are ten cups of tea here.
Mister, I will make you whichever one you like from now on.
Life is like how a white steed flies past a crack.
You are not allowed to take your time to choose slowly.
When you run into danger, you only have one second
to make a decision.
Right or wrong, the truth is what I see.
Is that a Western beauty?
So it's an old man with a big beard?
Switching it around and anyone can switch between male and female.
What do you see?
It seems like this woman is in danger.
Are you sure?
So someone was saving her?
It's just that in life, there are not many coincidental things.
Once upon a time, a great master
taught three disciples, Zong, Heng, and Jian.
The best fighter can become the master's true successor.
So, the three of them had a competition.
Zong's martial arts skills were much better than Jian's.
And so, Jian decided to kill Zong.
He wielded his swords, and attacked Zong.
The master became irritated.
This is the book that Jian used at that time. It's Seventy-two Moves of Biri Sword.
Afterwards, Jian was expelled from the mountain by the Master.
Then only Zong and Heng were left.
But I don't know why.
I feel a bit desolate.
The feeling you have is illogical.
But what you say is correct.
Perhaps, this is the so-called "intuition."
Heng went into Zong's room.
He discovered Zong covered in blood.
Zong died?
Jian already went down the mountain. If Zong is dead,
then only Heng could have a reason to kill him.
Heng killed him to become his teacher's true successor.
Are you sure?
Use this to look at it again.
So when Jian attacked, his sword had needles hidden on it.
He hurt Zong with a hidden weapon!
The needles pierced the place behind Zong's belt.
The gold belt that was tightened around the waist prevented the blood from flowing out.
Although Zong felt pain,
he thought it was just a scrape and didn't think much of it.
Once he returned to his room and took off his competition clothes,
the blood immediately poured out.
When Heng went inside, Zong was already dead.
Do you think this was a coincidence?
This wasn't a coincidence. This was all Jian's plan.
He wanted to get rid of Zong and Heng at the same time.
The important thing is, what others want you to see,
what does your ability let you see?
You must know. The most important moment during your lifetime
is between right and wrong, life and death.
A logical brain is more important than blind eyes.
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Indeed, it was Yuwen Yue.
Mister, did you go to the human hunting grounds that day?
Xiaoqi!
Sixth Older Sister! You scared me to death!
Come with me!
Sixth Older Sister, what are you doing?
Do you know what this place is?
What were you doing over there?
I didn't do anything. I'm just on duty today.
I wanted to come clean up the garden and pull some weeds.
Tell me the truth.
How long have you been hacking away over there?
I just hacked when no one was inside.
I never did it for more than one incense stick's time.
That's right, Sixth Older Sister!
I heard that Yuwen Yue has a retreat every year for three days at the beginning of spring!
He is at his weakest then, right?
Why are you asking about that?
Nothing! I just...
wanted to dig a hole and freeze him while he is in retreat and unwell!
Don't you know that Yuwen Yue notices everything?
If he finds out, you will surely be punished!
Don't risk it anymore in the future.
Sixth Older Sister, you've changed.
How have I changed?
In the past, your eyes were full of fire.
But now all I see is fog.
Did he seduce you, so now you can't bear to attack him?
Of course not!
It's just that before things are investigated clearly, we cannot act rashly.
But didn't you personally see him kill Older Brother Linxi?
What you see with your eyes is the truth, what is there to hesitate about?
Xiaoqi! What the eyes see may not be the truth!
Don't worry, I will investigate quickly.
But before then, we cannot alarm the enemy. You cannot act rashly anymore either.
If you are discovered, none of us will live. Got it?
Okay.
Hurry and leave.
Liar!
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Everything is ready.
- Okay, you can leave. - Yes.
Mister.
Is everything normal in Qingshan House?
It is the same as every year. The Yue Guards are guarding you carefully. Mister, you can retreat at peace.
You can go.
Yes.
Afterlife Camp?
Who is the target?
In half an hour, someone will pass by here.
Feima Spies?
Your news network indeed gathers information fast.
The intelligence of the Arrow of Phosphorus can only be uncovered by the master of Spy Network of Heavenly Spies.
Aren't you wasting your time?
Who says I want the news?
It's one of the worldly treasures, enough to trigger Yuwen Yue's chilling disease.
Remember.
Use the usual method.
Borrow a sword to kill the target.
Yes.
Why did you come here?
Mister has given the order. Those who come in without permission will be immediately killed.
Why are you being so mean?
Do you think I wanted to see your cold face?
The grand madam of Household Three knows that Mister is in retreat.
The madam specifically told me to bring it here, says it will help his blood flow and air circulation.
The grand madam of Household Three gave you this?
How about this? I do not want to make things hard on you either.
You can bring this thing to Mister.
Did the Yue Guards inspect it yet?
Could I bring such a valuable thing in here if the Yue Guards didn't inspect it?
Fine, give it to me.
If a person without inner power holds the snow jade dog,
the cold aura will spread to her organs and kill her.
Xing'er, I hope you can hold it for a little longer.
I will borrow your hand to kill Yuwen Yue. Then, you can go die, too!
Miss Xing'er, what do you need?
This is a present from the grand madam of Household Three.
Mister is in retreat. No one is allowed in right now.
You can wait here for now.
Okay.
Xiaoba.
Brother Yue Shisan, I am here to send some wormwoods to keep bugs away.
Thank you.
Can I go talk to my Sixth Older Sister?
Go ahead.
Sixth Older Sister, why are your lips so pale?
Maybe it's because the Snow Jade Dog is as cold as ice. But it is a treasure to relieve the heat.
Where did this come from?
Jin Zhu brought it over.
Hurry and go back. Outsiders cannot stay for long here.
Okay.
Why is it so cold?
My body feels like it's burning!
A black crystal signal arrow was witnessed.
Agents must be saved.
- Yue Shisan! - Here!
- Protect Mister! - Yes!
Gather the men, follow me!
- You all, come with me! - Yes!
What are you doing here?
I...
You're so suspicious for coming in.
- Take her away first! - Yes!
- Go! - Let go of me!
Why are you capturing me?
Woah.
Oh no, it's a trap!
- Clean up the body! - Yes!
There's movement! Let's go take a look!
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Stop!
Speak! Who sent you here?
Xing'er! Xing'er! Xing'er! Xing'er!
Xing'er! Xing'er!
Xing'er! Xing'er! Xing'er! Xing'er!
Mister!
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Mister, are you okay?
It's my fault for acting rash and didn't leave any defense for Qingshan House.
Mister!
Mister! Seventh Brother.
Afterlife Camp?
Yue Shisan! Search Qingshan House!
Yes!
Mister.
Master was bitten by a poisonous snake that makes people fall within 7 steps.
Thankfully, you were saved in time and have inner power as well.
You are not in danger despite the scare.
This is medicine to get rid of the snake poison.
After you take it, you will recover very soon.
Thank you.
They are all suspicious. They must be investigated one by one.
I don't know anything! Let me go!
This has nothing to do with us! It was clearly Xing'er who did this!
Xing'er is Mister's personal maidservant! Only she can serve Mister.
And only she could enter Mister's bedroom!
Who says that she's the only one?
Perhaps you sneaked into Mister's room!
Jing Xiaoba, in front of so many people, you dare to frame me without evidence?
All right! Then I will repeat what we all know.
Linxi poisoned the Old Master.
He was killed by Mister in public.
Mister was magnanimous and spared all of you.
But I never imagined that you Jing people
were all people who bites the hand that saves you.
What nonsense!
My Sixth Older Sister was holding the Snow Jade Dog for you!
How could she have the ability to split her body in two and go release the snakes?
Right! Doesn't she have you two?
Yue Qi! The Jing sisters are the main ones who harmed Mister.
Hurry and capture them!
- What nonsense! - Shut your mouths!
Jing Xiaoqi was acting suspicious! She is the biggest suspect!
Watch her carefully! I am going to investigate that Snow Jade Dog!
Yes!
Seventh Older Sister...
Doctor, please look at this object.
Something extremely cold is concealed within the jade carving.
Only those with inner power will not be hurt by its cold poison.
If regular people touch it, the cold poison will spread to their organs!
Hurry! Hurry and take this away!
Mister has a chilling disease! If he touches it, he'll die!
- Yue Guards! Take this away! - Yes!
Ambush, poisonous snakes, the Snow Jade Dog!
It's a chain attack!
How about this? I will prescribe medicine for Mister to get rid of the chilling disease.
It can keep him safe.
Thank you.
Doctor.
I want to ask you to look at one more person.
Mister Yue, after all, I am still a noble man.
I have fallen low, but not so low as to examine a maidservant!
Mr. Yue, why are you embarrassing me so much?
I will take my leave.
Wait!
Noble... Today, I am able to
make Chang'an city lose one noble man and gain a slave.
You... You are threatening me with your power!
Correct.
This maidservant looks normal.
But there is a frightening inner power hidden within her.
Can you find out what type of inner power it is?
It is extremely domineering. I have never seen it before. I am afraid that this is
because she was seriously hurt by an outside force many years ago.
That's why this frightening inner power is sealed within her body and cannot be used.
But once it is triggered, she won't be able to control it.
Like this right now. She looks like she's burning up in flames.
In half a day, she will die because her heart cannot endure this.
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♫ 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 inferior ♫
♫ 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 the heaven and the earth ♫
♫ The red spider lily blooms again ♫
♫ To burn into a light ray of the horizon ♫
♫ The red spider lily blooms again ♫