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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 16=

We'll use all this.

Got it.

Look.

(The hour of Hai today)

I verified it.

According to the Herb Volume, the skin mask is resilient.

But do not wet it.

Or it'll melt.

Listen.

Na Zhan loves to play chess in the night.

At the hour of Hai every day,

he has Wu Jihai play chess in his study.

Whether he wins or loses,

there's only one round.

Wu Jihai plays poorly.

He can't defeat Na Zhan

and will lose.

About half an hour at most.

It's a perfect opportunity.

A quarter.

That's enough.

You must not take it lightly.

There are patrols outside the mansion.

To get Rong Huo out of the dungeon,

you need Na Zhan's token and warrant.

I've prepared them for you.

This is Wu Jihai's armor and sword.

Most importantly,

to leave the mansion at night,

you need Wu Jihai's token.

It's the hardest thing to get.

When I was hunted by him,

I remembered what it looked like.

Paint it.

Boa Agents can fake one.

Everything's ready.

Let's fake a scene.

(General's Token)

After we succeed, we'll

signal with fireworks.

Mr. Rong Huo.

- Decoction. - Qingyun.

Qingyun, sit down.

Let me take a good look at you.

All these years,

you've been away from home.

You must have suffered a lot.

Mr. Rong Huo,

I bear responsibilities.

What I've suffered

is nothing.

But Na Zhan is cunning.

You don't have enough power against him.

Whatever you do,

be very careful.

Don't worry about me.

Mr. Rong Huo.

These are

distress letters

sent to Tiandu

by weak tribes near Yunpei.

According to them, Na Zhan holds the tyranny

and extorts taxes

(To the Lord of the North) to satisfy his desires.

He even had Soldiers in Red rob people everywhere,

disguised as bandits.

His sins are heinous.

Sadly,

even if we have these letters,

we can't do anything.

Everybody knows Na Zhan

is the Lord of Yunpei.

Qingyun,

for the future,

what plan do you have?

I'll take revenge

for what he's done

and get justice for people in the desert.

Qingyun, you're just

as resilient as the late lord.

Mr. Rong Huo.

Mr. Rong Huo.

In this world,

you're the only one

who knows my real identity.

So, I beg you to help me.

For people in the desert,

for Yunpei,

and for your brother Mr. Rong Ruo,

let's find the real edict.

Good.

Very good.

Qingyun, take your seat.

Actually,

only my brother knows

where the edict is.

So far,

he's been gone for 15 years.

Mercy, My Lord. Mercy.

That man looked exactly like General Wu.

He had the token and warrant.

The light was too dim.

I just...

I just didn't see the seal clearly.

I failed my job.

Punish me.

Punish me, My Lord.

Without seeing the seal clearly,

why did you release Rong Huo?

My Lord,

someone pretended to be me

and did something so treasonous.

I will investigate it!

They ran away.

What's the point of that?

You.

Come over here.

Mercy, My Lord.

My Lord.

It's all right.

It's all right.

No one will steal my throne.

No one! No one!

The rebels

made it under our noses.

He even pretended to be our general.

Smug, indeed.

You.

Close the city gate

and search the city.

Bring him to me,

alive or dead.

Besides, kill everyone

who knows this secret.

Yes.

My Lord.

Letter.

Letter for you.

My Lord,

that's a distress letter from Masui.

The Lord of Masui...

I helped him once.

I'll leave the rest

to his fate.

Enemies! Shoot!

(Wine)

Guys,

move forward

for another 50 li

and we'll reach Masui.

I'll lead you

to conquer Masui!

Conquer Masui!

Conquer Masui!

Guys,

we're born in the endless desert.

To go insane,

let's go crazily insane!

To kill,

let's kill all the way there!

From this day on,

we're no longer bandits

who wander in the desert.

I'll take you

to build our own city.

Let's march all the way south,

raise the yellow flag,

and print the black crown on it!

We'll occupy wherever we want

and take whatever we want.

Our name will be

Army of Desert Rankers!

Go insane and kill!

Go insane and kill!

Guys,

let's drink it up.

Unless we die,

we won't stop!

- Cheers. - Cheers.

(Masui)

My Lord,

Desert Rankers have come up to the outer city.

Our soldiers can stop them.

They assault really fiercely.

I'm afraid

we can't hold for very long.

Any reply from Yunpei?

We've sent three letters for reinforcements.

So far,

there hasn't been a reply.

Officials,

any opinions?

My Lord.

In my opinion,

we should send an envoy to Yunpei immediately.

If we get Na Zhan's Soldiers in Red,

we will certainly

exterminate the 4,000 bandits.

It's a good idea.

But the point is

this envoy has to arrive within three days.

Or our city can't hold for that long.

Besides,

who shall we dispatch?

Once he's out of the city,

he has to leave his life to fate.

I'll go.

My Lord,

I'll go.

Good.

Zhan Bie, come back soon.

I will.

My Lord,

why don't you write a letter?

First, for peace.

Then...

Speak.

General Hua Yu has two daughters.

As the deputy leaders of dark guards,

the two of them

have enmity with Hua Yu.

They're loyal to you.

Why don't you send them for peace?

If Ruo Wen is lascivious,

then...

If they're hurt,

Hua Yu

won't let Ruo Wen go.

Wouldn't that

be even better?

If Hua Yu wants to take revenge,

he has to fight Ruo Wen.

Let's do this, then.

Yes.

Looks like you know very well

about the passageways.

Is Mr. Rong Huo out of town?

Don't worry.

He's settled down.

(Yun, Shuang)

I didn't know you would miss me like this.

What's so funny?

You also sewed my note

on the breast.

After all this,

I've realized one thing.

What is it?

You care a lot about me.

That's not true.

Yepei told me

when someone thought I would die,

he cried his heart out.

I wonder if I can see

the head of Boa Agents cry for me again.

You love to see a man cry for you?

Dangerous thinking.

It makes me proud, anyway.

Doesn't it?

I can't stay for long.

Mr. Rong Huo is saved.

You have no reason to stay.

Will you go with me?

I have a lot more things to do.

I can't leave yet.

You helped me save Rong Huo.

Na Zhan will trace it back to you.

He won't let you go.

I'm useful to Na Zhan.

I bet he won't hurt me.

But you're playing a dangerous game.

I can't watch you risk your life.

As you wish,

Masui will be occupied.

I'll get you an oasis, too.

Even the Desert Scroll...

I'll get it for you.

If you stay here, you can do nothing

but live nervously.

To save Enaqi

is my own mission.

I can't put you on the opposite side of Yunpei.

If I leave with you,

Na Zhan won't let go of us.

Or Boa Agents.

You know I'm not scared.

I'm tired.

I'll go back.

My Lord.

The chef from Zhenqu.

He robbed Lady Youjia of her treasures

and broke into the Library.

And he stole our weapons.

He's Ruo Wen of Desert Rankers.

Now, he's heading for Masui.

Then who took away Rong Huo?

I checked all the guards on duty

the day Rong Huo was taken away.

I also interrogated those

who came in and out.

Nothing is suspicious.

Are you saying

they're still here?

Yes, perhaps.

However hard they try,

they can't take away that old guy.

Search more carefully.

Yes.

(Bright Glory)

You're not summoned.

Please leave.

If I can't see His Lordship,

I'll break in!

How dare you?

This isn't where you can make a scene.

I beg the Lord to send troops

to aid Masui!

Greetings, My Lord.

Zhan Bie,

the reinforcements

will only deteriorate the war.

It will give Masui

a disadvantage.

My Lord,

your Soldiers in Red

will awe Desert Rankers.

Then we'll have a chance to fight back.

You don't know much about Ruo Wen.

He's bloodthirsty and vicious.

In no way will he be pushed around.

My Lord.

Ruo Wen must be well prepared.

If we move rashly

to burn down his bridges,

he'll even assault more fiercely.

By then, people in Masui

will really suffer.

It's not that I don't want to help.

But we need a perfect plan

to save your people from misery.

We'll think of a plan.

But...

- My Lord. - My Lord.

My Lord.

The Ritual Festival is two days away.

Any orders, My Lord?

I'll have them done.

Hold a banquet

and we'll eat together.

Yes.

Ninth Princess.

Ninth Princess,

you don't know me.

But I remember you.

You were generous enough

to often help poor people in Masui.

This is Lady Beishuang of Yunpei.

Don't get the wrong woman.

Your Grace,

you helped me before.

I wouldn't get it wrong.

Masui will be conquered.

Please help us.

I'm Huang Beishuang,

the princess of Enaqi

and the concubine of the Lord of Yunpei.

Not the Ninth Princess.

You get the wrong woman.

Your Grace,

what do we do?

Don't panic. Let's be careful.

He won't do silly things.

Who are you?

I'm your ally.

Instead of waiting anxiously,

why don't you cooperate with me?

I can send my clansmen to aid Masui

and buy you some time.

Why do you offer to help me?

What do I have to do in return?

All you have to do is tell the Lord

Huang Beishuang is the Ninth Princess of Masui.

What do you mean?

I don't understand.

His Lordship refused to aid Masui.

Maybe your princess stopped him.

It can't be true.

Her Grace would never watch us die!

If Huang Beishuang's cover is blown,

you'll have more leverage.

When his woman's tribe is invaded,

His Lordship can't

wriggle out of it.

Then naturally,

he will send troops.

But...

If I do this, Her Grace

will be guilty of deception.

I can't do that.

Don't underestimate her.

An impostor like her became His Lordship's concubine.

Your princess has a lot of tricks.

But...

What?

Will you watch Masui be invaded

and people become homeless?

Will you sacrifice all your people

for a mere princess?

- Chief. - Look.

Bad news.

Battle emergency.

We sent 800 vanguards, but more than half

are dead or injured.

Just like I expected.

Masui is impregnable.

They called back all their soldiers

to defend the city.

It'll take at least eight or ten days.

I have an idea.

Tell me about it.

We can send guys to cut the water source.

Masui mostly relies on the Shuhe River in the east.

If we manage to cut it,

in less than five days,

they'll invite us in.

Chief,

will it take

too much manpower?

You aren't even as clever as her.

Off you go. Hurry.

Yes.

Chief,

the envoy of Masui is here to see you.

With two women.

Get them in.

Bring them in!

Chief Ruo Wen,

the Lord of Masui sent me for peace.

Here are two pretty ladies for you.

Hope you'll like them.

We'll give you our border town.

Leave the women to me.

You go back and ask your lord to get a coffin.

Get lost now.

- But... - Somebody!

Chief, think about it.

Take him away and keep the women.

You can't do this.

Chief Ruo Wen, please reconsider!

Please, Chief Ruo Wen!

What are your names?

Ruo Lan.

Fei Wen.

Your names sound like mine.

Why?

Because we'll be your women.

If you don't mind,

we'll serve you

until we die.

What are your real names?

Hua Jiao.

Hua Ting.

Here, we offer the letter of peace.

Wolf,

take them away.

Desert Rankers don't need other women.

- Chief. - Wait.

Pretty women. Keep them.

Dress yourselves up

and come to this camp tonight.

Ruo Wen, screw you.

Disloyal and horny man!

♪I was a rock monkey in the world♪

♪Waiting to travel to the West by fate♪

♪Unexpectedly, my life is worth my while♪

♪I've known a confidante like you♪

Here.

Drink some.

♪But we're destined to spend the rest of our lives together♪

♪I'd wait for you for another 500 years♪

Let go! What do you want?

Oh, pretty.

Let go of me!

Be gentle.

Ruo Wen,

you're lost in lust.

Let me calm you down.

I don't kill you

for the sake of your father, General Hua Yu.

How do you know?

Kill us if you like.

Don't bother to nag.

You've got a quick temper.

Just like your father, huh?

If General Hua Yu

knows I've captured you,

what will he think?

He won't care about us.

Threatening him with us is pointless.

Are you saying

everyone in your family is tough

and I can't make you surrender?

Don't be ungrateful.

You know what?

Without your father,

we can also break into town!

Princess Xinwei.

Don't be impulsive.

Don't ruin Chief's plan.

Princess Xinwei?

You're Ge Xinwei, the Ninth Princess?

Yes, what?

Your Grace,

my family have been waiting for you.

After Ge'er Jinqin usurped power,

my father didn't pledge loyalty to him.

My sister and I

pretended to go over to Ge'er Jinqin

just to protect our father.

We also pretended

to break up to deceive Ge'er Jinqin.

Father has been waiting

until you return to Masui

and help you get rid of the rebel.

(I'll use their plan)

(and make it work for us.)

Is General Hua Yu

really this loyal?

That's helpful, then.

The two of you,

write a letter to your father

and help us to break in.

But I have some confusion.

Why are you here, Your Grace?

(Watch and learn, idiots.)

Since my father

and my mother passed away,

I've been inconsolable.

I swore

I would avenge them.

Luckily, I met Chief Ruo Wen.

He's kindhearted

and generous.

He's willing to help me.

Now,

I've met you here.

With the help of General Hua Yu,

I believe

breaking into town

is just a matter of time.

Your Grace.

(Yunfang Pavilion)

I knew it wouldn't work.

Petty trick.

I made the incense in the censer.

I'm familiar with the smell.

Today, I have to take you away.

Zhan Bie isn't a nice guy.

I know how to deal with him.

Don't worry about me.

I said,

I won't put you in danger.

If necessary,

I'll even abduct you.

Why are you so obedient today?

Because I know

you'll respect me.

Besides,

even if you abduct me,

I have legs to walk.

It's cold.

You've changed.

How?

You've gained weight.

Nonsense.

You're weaker, actually.

So, will you leave here

with a weak man?

To run away?

That's not me.

Then I'll go kill Zhan Bie now.

What do you say?

Don't be impulsive.

I know his weakness.

You have to do this

before the Ritual Festival.

All right.

Today is the annual Ritual Festival.

Ladies and gentlemen,

hope you will

enjoy tonight.

Raise your cups.

Let's

have a drink.

Greetings, My Lord.

If you do a good job today,

you'll be rewarded.

But if...

If you fail,

you'll lose your life.

Don't worry.

Zhan Bie will help you.

Who are you?

I'm Guo'er, from Enaqi's convoy.

I was kidnapped by Desert Rankers.

Later, I escaped.

I have something to tell you.

Speak.

Among the ladies for marriage,

one is

an impostor.

Do you know

what you're talking about?

The lady in the portrait is the real princess of Enaqi.

The one by your side

is an impostor.

Get it to me.

Go on.

She isn't

our princess.

She's the Ninth Princess of Masui.

She switched identities with our princess.

Guo'er,

you misbehaved and talked rudely.

You took the lead to bully my wet nurse.

I just lashed and scolded you.

How dare you fake something

to frame me?

Your identity is fake.

You're an impostor.

Who knows what you're up to?

I've done nothing wrong to you.

Why do you have to frame me?

No excuses will work.

Stop denying it.

She's one of my convoy, indeed.

But she hates me

and wants to frame me.

Lianhuan and Yepei

are in charge of the convoy.

Get them here to confront her.

Get them here.

Speak.

Guo'er?

Guo'er? You...

What are you doing here?

She's an impostor.

You serve an impostor! How despicable!

She's our princess.

We pledge to follow her.

When we were threatened by Desert Rankers,

you slept with those bandits.

How do you explain this?

Don't sling mud at me!

I...

I didn't have a choice.

Our convoy was slaughtered.

Lady Beishuang tried hard to save Lianhuan and me.

How did you get out?

She saved you guys.

Of course, you take her side.

It's you who surrendered to bandits.

Now, you frame us.

My Lord, I have another witness.

He can prove she is the Ninth Princess.

You know this man, too.

He's the envoy of Masui,

Zhan Bie.

You're the envoy of Masui.

Do you know

the weight of what you're going to say?

Don't worry, My Lord.

A martial artist never lies.

Mr. Zhan Bie,

do you know the Ninth Princess of Masui?

Yes.

So, is she the Ninth Princess?

♪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♪