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♪On the clouds, I drift in the wind♪

♪How vast is the world?♪

♪Overwhelming humans are crazy♪

♪How sensible are they?♪

♪Even in the mortal world, I'm immortal♪

♪I hate mortal rules♪

♪Way too many and complicated♪

♪I'm what I am♪

♪Absurd and haughty♪

♪That's usually me♪

♪Anything identical differs♪

♪Changing all the time♪

♪I wave and ride away♪

♪Staying for nobody♪

♪Among all the people in the world♪

♪Who'd stay together?♪

♪I watch the stars and drink wine♪

♪No one can understand♪

♪The whole world is free♪

♪Wind blows and water flows♪

♪You smile and I'm around♪

=Love In The Desert=

=Episode 8=

So beautiful.

My Lady, you're gorgeous.

Your dress looks great.

It's not like the fabric we offered.

Good eye, Mr. Zhu.

It was also made somewhere else.

Good morning, My Lady.

Some other day,

I'll offer you some fancy fabric.

Thank you, Mr. Zhu.

- Go make him some tea. - Yes.

No, thank you, My Lady.

The Lantern Festival is coming.

The wicks are short everywhere.

At the order of His Lordship,

I've brought you some.

My gratitude to His Lordship.

Wish him good health.

I'll be sure to tell him.

Oh, thank you.

His Lordship loves night tea.

At the Lantern Festival,

if you offer him

some fancy tea,

isn't it...?

I'll take my leave, My Lady.

Idiot.

You can't even wipe well.

Your Grace,

would you like to join us?

You guys do it.

I'm tired.

Your Grace,

we've been here for a long time.

But we haven't experienced

a local festival.

Your Grace,

what is a festival like in Masui?

What's wrong with you?

Be very careful what you say.

I'm wrong.

Your Grace, I get it.

Tomorrow, let's go to the fair

and I'll pick you a fancy dress.

Lady Beishuang.

I'm here to give you some wicks.

His Lordship kept the best wicks for you.

Thank you, Mr. Zhu.

Mr. Zhu, wait a minute.

A little present for you.

Thank you, My Lady.

See you, Mr. Zhu.

My Lady, let me

tell you something secret.

I'm all ears.

His Lordship loves

herbal tea.

At the festival, in front of everyone,

you can offer some herbal tea.

Isn't that great?

His Lordship loves herbal tea?

I'll keep it in mind.

My Lady, don't tell others I...

Don't worry, Mr. Zhu.

Lanterns for sale.

- Here I am. - Be careful.

- Sir. - Wait for me.

- It's fun. - I get it.

(Teahouse)

Chief,

all our men are here.

Na Zhan will hold a lantern show

among common people.

It's a golden opportunity.

In his mansion, we have to

find Rong Huo as soon as we can.

At that time,

Na Zhan is away.

His mansion is weakly guarded.

We'll go get Rong Huo.

Yes.

Whatever you need, Chief.

Nothing ventured, nothing gained.

Sha Qu, you and I will head

for Huayu Mansion now.

Yes.

The rest of you, keep searching.

At the lantern show,

come get us at the northwest of the Mansion.

Yes, Chief.

Leave us.

In his mansion, we can do two things.

What is the other?

- Shuang... - Let's go.

It's been a dozen years

since I held a lantern show among common people.

Last time it was held

when I was a teenager.

That year,

I had a really great time.

Yeah.

So far,

I've been serving you for 15 years.

This year's lantern show differs from previous years.

Always stay alert.

I also had Zhu Jun get the word out.

At the lantern show, when I clap,

you come up and report.

Yes.

Our performance is a big deal.

Maybe it is your only chance

to perform in front of His Lordship.

You are

the best of the best.

Today, show me

the best you can do.

- Yes. - Yes.

Your Grace,

however busy you are, you need some rest.

If you keep sitting like this, you'll bend over.

Your Grace, stop reading.

Come on, Your Grace.

Learn from me. Look.

Stretch and relax.

That's right.

It makes us live longer.

Every time we go on a mission,

we hang a red ribbon on the branch

to pray for safety return.

(Yun)

(We can't be together in this life.)

(Wish you all the best.)

(Yun)

Your Grace,

His Lordship is here.

It's been a while.

I'm here to see you, Beishuang.

I didn't know you would come, My Lord.

Don't stand there. Take your seat.

I gave you the Dune Volume a few days ago.

After you read it,

what have you got?

Please have some tea, My Lord.

Silly me. I just understood a little.

I haven't figured out too much yet.

Please give me more time, My Lord.

No worries.

You've learned the Herb Volume by heart.

I believe understanding the Dune Volume

is just a matter of time.

I won't let you down, My Lord.

After you succeed,

I'll give you a big present.

What do you say?

Thank you, My Lord.

My Lord,

the performers have been selected.

And...

Never mind.

Go ahead.

Today, the envoy from Masui sent presents

of congratulations.

Very few presents, though.

Ge'er Jinqin, the Lord of Masui

is vile and shortsighted.

Our city is wealthy

and we don't care for his offerings.

Leave us.

Yes.

My Lord, this is Chiyang Tea

from Masui.

How does it taste?

At first, it tasted bitter.

But later, sweet.

It's offered by Masui every year.

If you like it,

I'll have it delivered to you.

Thank you, My Lord.

Does Masui

give offerings every year?

Every second month, the two cities are open for trade.

Masui offers some presents

to show their sincerity.

Then, their people

can trade things

to make a living.

What?

Do you also know politics?

No.

I'm just curious.

Masui has barren lands.

But it can produce what Yunpei needs.

That's a rather small city.

What can they produce?

Masui barely survives

on the trades with us.

My Lord, you bless

the prosperity of Yunpei.

All right.

Enough of the pleasantry.

It's noon. Time to have lunch.

Lady Beishuang,

have lunch with me.

Thank you, My Lord.

But I want to go back to the Dune Volume,

in case I hold up your business.

I'll eat with you another day.

Good reason, indeed.

Whatever you say.

I'll wait and see.

See you, My Lord.

What do you think

is His Lordship's attitude towards Masui?

He approves business trade.

A good attitude, I think.

As far as I can see,

he talked with complete disdain.

He doesn't respect Masui at all.

Masui has a new lord now.

Why can't I complain?

Your Grace, what do you think?

Masui used to offer symbolic presents.

The new lord continued the old custom.

He didn't offer more presents

or break off with Yunpei.

It's hard to judge.

(I'll try to probe him another time.)

So, Her Grace still cares about Masui.

Don't be absurd.

Isn't that right?

Your Grace.

Mr. Rong.

Mr. Rong,

I've been too busy these days

to care enough about you.

Sorry, you were ignored.

Please forgive me.

I've brought you some food and drink.

Mr. Rong.

Mr. Rong.

Such a rare visitor.

I'm the Lord of Yunpei.

Not a visitor, actually.

What exactly are you?

A lord who usurped power

or a visitor who betrayed?

You know that best.

Looks like

this chamber isn't terrible enough.

Mr. Rong,

you're still glib-tongued.

I am dying.

You can just give me a tomb.

Why do you bother locking me here?

Such a waste of this fancy room.

You're wrong.

To Yunpei,

you're someone who made every effort.

To me,

you're someone very important.

A mere tomb

isn't good enough for you.

I just fear...

Then tell me.

What scares you,

Lord of Yunpei?

I just fear

you don't have enough

to eat or wear.

Look.

The dishes and wine for you.

If you don't eat,

they'll get cold.

It makes sense.

I must not waste food.

Then let me see

what I will enjoy today.

Mr. Rong.

- Nice. - I'm here

to tell you something.

The Lantern Festival is coming.

By then,

I'll give you a little present.

I don't want that.

Keep it yourself.

Mr. Rong,

it's too early to say no.

By then, you'll know what it is.

Such fancy food.

But eating too much

will stuff me to death, too.

Tastes great.

Chief,

today is Yunpei's festival.

Many outlanders are there.

It's loosely guarded.

I'll go get our men here.

Let's sneak in now.

That'd attract too much attention.

Have our men sneak in, in batches and in disguise.

After that,

find that woman as soon as possible.

Yes.

Ruo Wen!

Ruo Wen!

Why did you ride so fast?

I rode so hard but couldn't catch up.

Tell me. Why did you leave me behind?

Say something. Are you mute?

Why did you leave me behind?

Little princess,

we're Desert Rankers. Bandits.

We don't play house, understand?

I'm not playing house.

You know what?

Whoever I want

can never get away from me.

Go away.

This isn't the reason you can stay.

You want a reason?

Fine.

Let me be honest.

I'm in love with you.

Is it a good reason?

Don't say anything like that.

You don't believe me?

How about I prove it with my death?

You don't need to.

I no longer care for anyone.

Killing yourself isn't worth it.

Ruo Wen.

Let's go.

- Ruo Wen. - How clingy.

Don't try to get me, huh?

How narcissistic.

That's just what I want.

Ruo Wen.

Let's go.

You go check over there.

Yes.

Tonight, Na Zhan

will take Rong Huo to the lantern show.

Change of plans.

Chief and I will perform at the show.

You make a chance

to get Rong Huo.

By then,

you take action at Chief's whistle.

- Understand? - Yes.

Off you go.

Sha Qu,

get changed and go to the fair with me.

Let's see if we can take advantage of the terrain.

All right.

My Lord,

I've arranged 800 soldiers

at the lantern fair.

Nothing will go wrong.

My Lord,

how about you wear this for the festival?

Isn't it too gorgeous?

At this lantern festival,

what I want

is to celebrate with my people.

Bravo!

Amazing!

So, this is the lantern show.

Bravo!

I want this.

Pay for it.

We'll take this.

Come and watch this.

- Smash rock on the chest. - Coming.

- Smash rock. - Ten taels of silver.

Ten taels of silver for once.

- Smash. - Smash.

- Ten taels of silver. - Smash.

- We have no money. - Ten taels of silver.

Come and watch this.

Amazing skill.

What is this?

Pay and have fun.

You're adorable.

I'll give this to you.

Thank you, General Wu,

for taking the time to escort me.

You're welcome, My Lady.

This is my duty.

Yepei.

Have you brought the lotus and tea set?

Come have a look.

Your Grace, we need a colander.

- General Wu. - Yes.

I want to buy tea sets for His Lordship.

Which way shall I go?

Please come with me, My Lady.

Fancy river lanterns.

Sachets for sale.

Wait.

I'll go check along the river.

Let's meet at the stage.

All right.

My lantern looks better.

Look, such a bustling city.

Yeah. Beautiful, indeed.

Your Grace, look.

A stall of masks.

- Let's have a look. - Sure.

Fancy lanterns. River lanterns.

Step up patrols.

Go ahead.

Coming.

Lanterns for sale.

Where's Lady Beishuang?

Lanterns for sale.

- Miss, check the masks. - Lanterns.

Fancy lanterns. River lanterns.

You look beautiful with it.

It's fancy. Buy it.

Here, sir.

Thank you.

River lanterns.

Your Grace, river lanterns.

Let's buy some and pray.

All right.

Miss, take a look.

Madam, how much is this?

Five pennies for one.

We'll take two. Here's the money.

Keep the change.

Make a wish and it'll come true.

Take them, Miss.

River lanterns for sale.

- Let's go. - Glaze lanterns.

(Mother,)

(I swear I'll avenge you.)

(In heaven,)

(please bless me.)

Thank you.

Looking for me?

♪The setting sun and the pretty♪

♪I walk and look back♪

♪Where do I go and what can I expect?♪

♪The moon slowly moves west♪

♪Who's missing you?♪

♪The wind blows bleakly♪

♪I just can't forget you♪

♪Does anybody know how lonely it is?♪

♪The desert is too big and desolate♪

♪But it never blurs your face♪

♪We can't predict the future♪

♪But we hold hands and miss each other♪

Like you said,

if we meet in the next life,

let's not worry about each other.

♪Your softest glance is what I always long for♪

Do you miss me?

♪My heart burns♪

♪Since we're together♪

Your Grace!

Your Grace!

Your Grace! Your Grace!

♪Let's just keep it in mind♪

♪The moments we share are memorable♪

Now,

you're not you

while I'm not me.

Handsome.

♪The wind blows bleakly♪

♪I just can't forget you♪

Let's go dancing.

♪The desert is too big and desolate♪

♪But it never blurs your face♪

This is so fun.

I don't want to leave.

What? Great. I'm leaving, then.

No way. You'll go with me.

♪Great love is like you by my side♪

♪Your softest glance♪

♪Is what I always long for♪

♪My heart burns♪

♪Since we're together♪

♪Why do we have to part?♪

♪Let's not promise anything♪

♪Let's just keep it in mind♪

♪The moments we share are memorable♪

What are you looking at?

The two of you look perfect.

A pair of garlands for you.

Hope you'll grow old together.

- Thanks. - No need.

Don't say that.

You need it.

You look handsome. Don't remove it.

You can wear two.

No. No way.

Let's go.

Thank you.

Boy.

What about us?

You appear to be a perfect couple.

Hope you'll always love each other

and stay together.

Good point.

Let's go.

I told you you looked handsome.

It's awful.

Chief.

We got some intel.

Take the money

and go buy something you like.

- Go. - Good man.

Speak.

As far as I know,

Na Zhan has had some ladies lately.

Among them

is the pretty we've looked for.

Her name is Huang Beishuang.

She married Na Zhan?

Hear me out.

Tonight, Na Zhan

will take his ladies out

to celebrate together.

I've had our men

hide around the fair.

They'll move at your order.

All right. Off you go.

Madwoman.

Here we go.

What were you whispering?

None of your business.

Magic show. Magic show.

- Magic from the Central Plains. - I have to watch.

- Magic show. Shall we watch it? - Magic show.

- I've never seen it before. - Come have a look.

- Let's go take a look. - Magic show.

It's magic from the Central Plains.

How does it work?

In the legend, the Queen of Heaven needs some minions.

There's hope to be immortal.

It costs only three pennies.

Three pennies.

Who wants to try?

It's a trick, huh?

There must be a mechanism.

Yeah. Secret compartments.

There is a mechanism.

Do you want to know?

Yes.

Let's pay three pennies.

You can have a try.

- All right. - Go.

Take this.

Come on.

Come over here.

Sir, I'd like to try.

No problem. Come on.

Wait here for me.

I will.

She got in. Watch carefully.

Three, two, one.

Here we go.

- Open it. - Open, treasure box.

She's gone.

Anybody in there?

Check if anybody is in there.

Impressive. Really impressive.

♪It always begins with grudges♪

♪Tears pierce the darkness and light up the other side♪

♪I used to be too plain♪

♪I walk into the desert to be reborn♪

♪The soul fire burns me all the time♪

♪Asking me what I want♪

♪What I actually want♪

♪Give me God's wings to conquer in the distance♪

♪When I look back, my heart burns♪

♪It gleams and lights up the night sky♪

♪Tears roll down my face when my heart blooms♪

♪Old hometown and blossoming wishes♪

♪What was in my dream comes back to me♪

♪Turn all sorrow into infinite hope♪

♪I look up at the stars and light up the night sky♪

♪Old hometown and blossoming wishes♪

♪What was in my dream comes back to me♪

♪Turn all sorrow into infinite hope♪

♪I look up at the stars and light up the night sky♪