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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 13=

Chief,

how's your injury?

What do you think?

I think you're all right now.

Thanks to Miss Beishuang.

So, why did you ask?

Since you've recovered,

why do you linger?

Who told you I recovered?

Anyway, Chief,

you have to stop it now.

If one day,

Miss Beishuang knows what happened to her mother...

It won't happen.

Now, back to business.

Rong Huo isn't in the Library now.

Not surprising.

Keep investigating.

Be very careful.

I will.

Do something for me.

Go to Masui and buy

some rice cake from the Yue's.

Be quick.

All right.

Seven days at least.

Three days.

Four, then.

Chief, where are you going?

Home.

(Yunfang Pavilion)

Let me do it.

No need.

Lianhuan.

Come help me.

Hurry.

It took Yepei four hours to make this hangover soup.

Hold it steady.

I will.

Don't spill any.

You're awake?

Come on.

Have some hangover soup.

Here.

Are you all right?

What?

I saw your body before. Don't be shy.

Let me check on your injury.

In case you feel bad from a hangover,

I tried very hard

to spend four hours making the hangover soup.

I think my injury has flared up.

Where does it hurt?

The injury isn't here.

Your hand works better than a cure.

The head of Boa Agents

turns out to be so delicate.

Do you remember

what we said last night?

Yes.

You said,

you've been drinking the Spirit.

And...

You're looking for an old man.

What else?

And...

When you're around, I feel safe.

When you're away,

I always have a feeling of loss

as if I were an empty pot.

The wind blows away.

The water flows away.

Nothing can stay.

I can't remember.

You can't?

Shall I help you recall it?

I just remember you said

we had our own missions

and we should go our own ways.

I just said drunk words. Nonsense.

So did I.

I said drunk words, too.

Don't be serious.

My Lady,

you haven't eaten anything since this morning.

Have something to eat.

No.

I'm too angry to eat anything.

I always have to serve people.

How annoying!

My Lady,

why do you think

Ruo Wen came here?

For Huang Beishuang, of course.

She ran away from Ruo Wen.

He must be here to catch her.

A rebel broke into the Library.

Can it be Ruo Wen?

Shall we go tell His Lordship?

Now, Ruo Wen

stays at our place.

Without a good excuse,

how can we explain it to His Lordship?

What do we do, then?

Don't worry.

I have a plan.

I don't think Huang Beishuang is a simple woman.

She must be involved in the Library case.

Then...

Let's add some fuel

to her problem.

My Lady, what will you do?

Send some wise and reliable men

to Enaqi

to investigate

Huang Beishuang.

All right.

Look.

So many dishes.

There's chicken.

This dish is good.

This one is delicious.

That's great.

Taste this.

Tastes great.

Everybody cooks very well.

Fox, Wolf,

come and taste it.

Go away.

Tastes great.

So does this one.

Impressive.

We're open for business, huh?

All the dishes taste great.

I wonder if Chief can enjoy

such great dishes in Na Zhan's mansion.

Ruo Wen!

Keep your mouth shut. Come over.

How dare you lie to me?

Killing a bandit contributes.

If I kill this man for His Lordship,

I will be rewarded.

My Lady.

- Come on. - My Lady.

Sir, a dagger for you.

It looks good.

Mr. Ruo Wen,

this is the best fruit from the north desert.

I had meant to give...

Give it to you.

But...

My Lady!

Hope you really meant to peel the fruit.

Or what you lose next time

will be more than your hair.

Here you are, sir.

Na Zhan enjoys a great life.

How does it taste, sir?

Great.

You peeled it, after all.

Don't worry.

Someone like me

always returns a favor.

Take good care of me.

I'll help you win the competition.

Thank you, sir.

Come over here.

The dishes will get cold.

Taste my dishes.

Be right there.

It's something from the previous owner.

I tried to put it together but failed.

Is it that hard?

Such a big meal.

You can cook?

What makes you stupid?

The cooking competition is coming.

You read the recipe?

I followed it.

Let me taste it.

I'm relieved, then.

Tastes great?

No.

I just...

The closer I get to you,

the less I think you're omnipotent.

I'm relieved, then.

What do you mean?

It's hard to get a perfect girl.

I need an entry point, huh?

It doesn't taste good.

I won't force you to eat.

It's all right.

Between a couple,

only one needs to cook.

Who's your couple?

I mean...

My wife will be lucky.

I'll give her early congratulations, then.

She'll get fancy meals.

Shall I cook for you later?

In case you think I'm deceiving you.

All right.

I'll taste it for her.

All right.

Let's eat.

My Lord, take care of yourself.

Do not overexert yourself.

Before the intruder is killed,

our city won't be in peace.

How's everything in Masui and Tiandu?

Nothing unusual.

Ruo Wen of Desert Rankers

hasn't turned up lately.

Is the news reliable?

Yes.

What about Yunfang Pavilion?

No strangers have come in or out.

But the intruder was shot by a poisoned arrow.

If I guess correctly,

he's going to die tonight.

Tonight?

Yepei, Lianhuan.

Your Grace,

what's up?

Is he not back yet?

Your Grace, do you mean

Mr. Huo?

There are more guards tonight.

Is Mr. Huo in danger?

More guards?

Yes.

More archers as well.

Mr. Huo won't come, I think.

- Your Grace. - Your Grace.

What happened here

made a big fuss.

If we take a risk to move rashly again,

I'm afraid we'll get into trouble.

And His Lordship...

I'll explain it to His Lordship.

Let me go with you.

Your Grace,

Mr. Huo helped us out.

But we saved him, too.

Don't give over to emotion.

I know what I'm doing.

You're hasty.

For what?

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

I should have welcomed you.

Thinking of the cooking competition,

I was about to check some ingredients in the kitchen.

It's windy today.

Don't catch a cold.

You'd better go tomorrow.

Yes.

I appreciate your concern.

Yepei,

go make some tea.

No need.

You come with me.

You seem to have made many dishes.

Why do you bother to go to the kitchen?

Because these dishes don't satisfy me.

They aren't taken away yet.

Then let me taste some.

Tastes good, I think.

You ask too much of yourself.

My Lord, I want to give you the best.

I need improvement.

Why do you not sit?

I'm full.

I'll stand and wait on you.

You don't have your period today.

You should do your duty.

I have a headache and I don't feel well.

My hand is cut, too.

I fear I'll fail my job

and spoil your fun, My Lord.

How long do you want me to wait?

For seven days.

Do you think I don't know what happened that night?

I'm giving you a chance.

Will you take it?

Make me happy

and I'll let go of everything.

My Lord,

I don't know what happened that night.

Please be perceptive.

If you still suspect me,

I'll have to die to prove my innocence.

Don't take it seriously.

I was just kidding.

How would I suspect my woman?

Get up.

After tonight,

I'll give you the oasis

and the Climate Volume.

Sorry to spoil your fun, My Lord.

Please punish me.

Blood is inauspicious.

That's a great sin.

You may rise.

Don't be scared.

I wouldn't dare.

Among all my women,

only you never see yourself as a concubine.

Is it an insult to you?

My Lord,

you have so many concubines.

They each have unique skills.

Some ride and hunt with you.

Some enjoy romantic moments with you.

And I...

I talk with you about the Desert Scroll.

In the eyes of all beholders,

we're just different flowers

that fringe the lonely mansion.

You're generous, My Lord.

Please allow me to be proud.

Other women are flowers

to amuse me.

But you're not.

Do you know why?

First, you believe you're not a flower.

And I believe you'll surprise me.

That's why I tolerate you as much as I can.

Of course,

I don't care if I get you.

You don't need to rack your brains

to avoid sleeping with me.

Rest assured, My Lord.

I'll finish the Desert Scroll

and give you a satisfactory reply.

Huang Beishuang,

you've come to Yunpei

and stayed by my side.

What on earth do you want?

I want your protection

to settle Enaqi in peace

and I no longer want to be a slave.

All right.

Uncover the secret in the Desert Scroll.

I promise you Enaqi will always be peaceful.

I really appreciate it.

I won't let you down, My Lord.

Remember.

From this day on,

you're no longer my concubine.

You're actually

my partner

who will always live here.

Don't get in.

Leave me alone.

(Juyun House)

Sha Qu,

you're just in time.

Send back the Climate Volume to the Library

in case Na Zhan notices it.

You're done copying?

So, you didn't sleep last night.

I was sleepless.

So, I copied it overnight.

I know you care for Miss Beishuang.

One day, anyway,

we'll take revenge on Na Zhan

for whatever we've suffered.

Chief,

do you remember the day we met?

You promised you would lead us

to take revenge on Na Zhan.

We're full up.

Please find somewhere else to stay.

You're a Mr. Qu.

Your father is Qu Zhen.

To hide away from killers,

you have a new name Sha Qu.

Who are you?

In the 330th year of Yunpei,

Qu Zhen, the close aide of Lord Na Qida,

thought the new lord Na Zhan

usurped power.

He and a hundred officials

submitted a letter in blood in the court

and argued strongly.

That very night,

his family were all killed.

Later, all those righteous officials

were murdered one after another.

Who on earth are you?

How do you know what happened

and my father's name?

I'm the one who can help you get revenge.

Why do I cut so terribly?

Mr. Ruo Wen,

I really can't cook.

What do I do?

Stop cooking.

I have an idea.

What is it?

I've been enjoying too much these days.

Not until I cheer up.

We're in no hurry.

You get some rest.

Knowing about our rival

will make us win.

Who will go, you or me?

Me.

Xiaolian, go get some pastry.

All right.

Keep quiet.

I'll get some sleep.

I know you want it badly.

See? I bought it and rushed back.

Well done.

Chief,

our scouts killed some bandits who robbed people

in the outlying district.

Later, we got to know

they worked for the Lord of Yunpei,

disguised as bandits.

From them,

we found this letter.

(Huang Beishuang, an imposer. Reply soon.)

(The seal of the Zhenqu Tribe)

The Yue's rice cake?

It's all right.

I'm here for you.

Thank you.

I have a present for you.

Maybe it can solve your problem.

What is it?

I won't tell you now.

How about this?

Let's play a game.

If you win,

I'll give you the present.

But if I win,

stop exiling me.

Deal.

What do we bet?

The weather.

When I count to ten,

there will be thunder.

All right. It's a deal.

If you play tricks,

I won't spare you.

A bet's a bet.

Here I go, then.

One.

Two.

Three.

Four.

Five.

Six.

Seven.

Eight.

Nine.

Scared?

I lost.

You didn't.

You didn't hear the thunder.

How did you know there would be thunder?

Close your eyes.

(The Climate Volume of the Desert Scroll)

Open your eyes.

♪I just can't forget you♪

How did you get this?

When I want something, I get something.

To make you happy, whatever you want,

I'll give it to you.

♪But it never blurs your face♪

♪We can't predict the future♪

♪But we hold hands and miss each other♪

♪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♪

How does it taste?

♪Let's just keep it in mind♪

What do you mean,

your finger or the cake?

What do you think?

It's the taste I had in my childhood.

When I was little,

I ate some in Masui.

To make you smile,

a horse galloped so hard.

Are you reluctant?

No, as long as you appreciate it.

Oh,

check this.

(Huang Beishuang, an imposer. Reply soon.)

Don't worry about Zhenqu.

My agents will help.

Your Grace.

Ruo Wen is here.

What a coincidence.

I was about to see him.

Don't argue with him now.

What?

Can't live in Yunpei?

If you're too bored,

help me clean the room.

Why don't you ask him to do this?

Who do you mean?

Do I need to be specific?

You gossip around

and have common chitchats.

Since when was the head of Desert Rankers so gossipy?

Oh, he isn't here.

So, he's dead.

He's fine.

Thank you for that night.

How will you thank me?

Name your price.

Leave with me.

You know I won't.

You can refuse to go.

But the secret of you two

can't be concealed anymore.

Without proof,

who would believe you?

What are you looking at?

Stop that.

He and Na Zhan can look at you.

Why can't I?

Are you so curious about a lady's room?

Do you know why I helped him escape?

Because he has to be killed by me.

I nearly forgot something.

Are you sure you'll win?

Ninety percent sure.

You'll lose unless you're 100% sure.

Greetings, My Lord.

I didn't know you would come.

My apologies.

You may rise.

Take your seat.

Yepei, Lianhuan, and I were having some tea.

You're in a good mood.

Previously, you told me

you studied the yield of the Horse-unhitched Tree.

This is the Climate Volume.

(The Climate Volume of the Desert Scroll)

Exactly.

I've been reading it for days.

I find an existing place

for large-scale planting of the tree.

Tell me about it.

Masui abounds with this kind of tree.

Why don't you occupy the border of Masui

and make it available to Yunpei?

For some trees,

you want me to invade a city.

That's ridiculous.

Calm down, My Lord.

After I read the Dune Volume, I realize

the border between Yunpei and Masui

has mostly dunes.

If we take advantage of seasonal flowing of dunes

and set a natural defense,

we don't need too many military forces.

With this natural shield,

Yunpei can be impregnable.

We can also grow the trees

as the material for armor.

We'll get the best of both worlds.

It's a good plan.

But it's not practicable.

Why is it not?

When the time is right,

I will let you know.

I heard

the Lord of Masui is lewd and barbaric.

I offer such an idea

simply for the benefit of Yunpei.

If the Lord of Masui

has an evil ambition someday,

he may break the peace on the border

between Yunpei and Masui.

Why are you suddenly interested in politics?

Don't blame me, My Lord.

As a woman of yours,

I should be considerate of your city.

Ge'er Jinqin is a coward.

Under no circumstances

would he dare.

If he dares,

I can declare war

and make him surrender.

My Lord, your prestige

is famous all over the desert

and you aim high.

You're the hero of the world.

Today, I give you the Climate Volume.

Don't let me down.

Rest assured, My Lord.

(For my revenge plan,)

(Na Zhan is useless.)

(I have to find another way.)

If the two of you want to die,

go fight in front of Na Zhan.

Don't get me involved.

Do you hear?

Go get killed in front of Na Zhan.

Ruo Wen,

if you give me a hard time,

you'll have a harder one.

You don't have to remind me.

In this case,

let's suffer together.

He started it.

(Yufu Pavilion)

Mr. Ruo Wen,

how's Huang Beishuang preparing?

Everything is ready.

What are the odds of success?

Ninety percent.

Ninety?

So, unless we are 100% sure to win,

we will lose, huh?

Didn't you promise

you'd help me win?

We didn't talk about that.

You didn't?

What did you do?

Some catching up.

Mr. Ruo Wen,

you have to help me win the competition.

Or I'd lose everything.

I beg you.

Please, Mr. Ruo Wen.

Help us, please.

Is the food not enough?

I'll have Xiaolian cook more.

No need.

Then is your chamber not comfortable enough?

What do you want, then?

Stop nagging.

I...

I've never failed anything.

Mr. Ruo Wen,

I know you're super artful.

You will make it.

What do you want?

Feel free to tell me.

I'll give it to you.

Here.

Why don't you go to her chamber and check?

Me?

♪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♪