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[Investiture of the Gods]

[Episode 17]

Your Majesty.

Your Majesty, would you like the imperial chefs...

- ...to make a few more dishes? - They always make these same few dishes!

Forget it! Leave, all of you!

I feel annoyed whenever I see you.

How about I call for Consort Su's presence?

There's no need. Dong Bohou was just given a tiger tally. (TN: a two-piece object made in the shape of a tiger as proof of authority)

We should give the queen some respect. Let's reconsider it in a few days.

Didn't Your Majesty say that you wanted to invite Old Gentleman Xiang and Prince Wucheng

to participate in the empress's lotus flower banquet tomorrow?

Should I send people to convey Your Majesty's orders?

- Yes, pass the message. - Okay.

I will do it right now.

Report to Your Majesty! The crown prince is kneeling outside the palace to request for a meeting.

The crown prince has sobered up now?

This time, there's no need. Don't call him in.

I'm going out now.

Master isn't coming. Where did Xiao E go?

Butterfly, where are you flying to?

Are you taking me to see sister Daji?

Say, sister, where is your butterfly flying to?

The butterfly, where will it fly to?

Don't worry. In the future, I'll protect you.

Really? For life?

Do you not want to?

Sister Daji, where are you?

Brother once said that I will protect you for life.

[Longevity Palace]

Stop there. Who are you?

I'm with the Bureau of Astronomy.

With Bureau of Astronomy? Why are you here?

I'm sorry. I'm new, I got lost.

The Bureau of Astronomy is over there. This is a strategic part of the imperial palace.

- You're not allowed to enter. Quickly leave. - Yes.

Quickly leave.

Your Highness, what's the matter?

Have you ever seen butterflies nearby?

I rarely see them.

Why would I suddenly think of you?

Brother, are you really watching me from above in the skies?

Please don't look for me.

I don't even dare to glance up at the heavens.

Please don't come into my dreams to look for me.

I no longer have Brother Jian,

but I... really miss you, Brother.

Remember, my Great Shang was built upon war power.

As the sovereign king, drinking in excess is nothing.

But if you don't have solid skills, your head will be cut off within a few days.

Remember?

I will remember Father's teachings; never daring to forget them.

Draw your sword.

Your sister, Daji, is a flower. I'm grass, aren't I?

Say... If people looked like flowers, how beautiful would that be?

Hello? Do you know a woman named Daji?

Does she look as beautiful as you?

This is more like it. I'll give you half a candle's time to take a breath.

I'll go drink a sip of wine and wait for you.

I don't need it.

You grasp the right timing pretty well. Your problem is that you don't leave yourself a hand for later.

Just before you square up for a fight against enemies, that will be the most crucial point.

When you learn to let the opponent move first, to force the opponent move,

will you be qualified to move on your own.

My power isn't enough and my skill is inferior.

If I don't put forth everything as if my life depends on it, what kind of odds of success will I have?

Brat, what you say is reasonable. When you act, you are also unhesitating.

You dare to use horoscopes to fight. You really have struck a piercing blow by yourself.

You, old man, are speaking with reason?

You're competing with swords, why did you kick him?

Xiao E?

Xiao E!

I'm telling you, I have watched for a while. He's obviously not your opponent.

You even forced him to fight you. Where is there anyone who bullies people like you?

Do you know him? What do you do?

Why do you care if I know him? Why do you care what I do?

I haven't asked what your occupation is yet.

You recognize him, yet you don't know who I am?

- Who are you? - Miss Xiao E!

You can't manage this situation. Leave quickly!

Your my noodle shop's customer. Someone bullied you, I have to help.

What is it? I'm helping you

and you want me to leave? Do you have any manners?

- I'm sorry, this time— - Okay. You can apologize to me next time.

You! Who are you?

- Tell me. - Xiao E.

I'm... the gardener here.

An old gardener.

Gardener?

The kind that fixes the flowers and grasses.

Flowers and grasses grow just fine on their own, why do you have to fix them?

Then when a weed grows, you don't have to pull it out?

Flowers and trees have lives, but weeds don't?

If you pull them out, don't they die just the same? Why for the sake of flowers and trees

do you cause the weeds to die?

Weeds have lives, too?

You're just a muddle-brained old man, I can't explain it to you.

Yin Jiao, let's go. See if he dares to hit you again.

And if I continue beating him?

Then I'll go to tell on you to the empress. This is the palace! There are palace rules.

- You know the empress? - I do.

What? Scared?

In the palace, isn't the emperor the most powerful?

Why don't you go to the emporer to complain?

First of all, I don't know him. Second,

- he is an incapable ruler. - Xiao E!

You're called Xiao E? Tell me.

How is the emperor an incapable ruler?

Why should I tell you?

I... am a person that was very close to the previous emperor.

Within the palace, my word is the law. Even the emperor is not an exception to this.

Why don't you tell me? As long as you answer correctly,

I will lecture him for a spell. How is that?

- You're bluffing, aren't you? - If you don't believe me, ask him.

Fine, then I'll tell you. This emperor...

When he was young, he only knew how to kill people throughout the world. And now,

I hear that he only knows how to drink alcohol all day.

That's right. He also steals women everywhere.

- Stealing women? - Yes.

He stole all of the beauties under the sky into the palace.

What are you laughing at?

This is really funny. I'm laughing at this incapable ruler

who fails to recognize something good. How could he steal all the beautiful women throughout the world and leave you out?

- I'm not a beauty or anything. - Who said?

Don't put on artificial airs.

Even if you're a bit rude and unreasonable, you are still 100 times better

than those beautiful women that look impressive but are worthless and are full of schemes.

I really don't know who has the blessing of marrying you and taking you in.

- Did I ask you to manage this? - Okay, I won't butt in.

Today, on your behalf, I'll let this youngster go.

Take this! Wear this jade pendant. And if you encounter any problems in the palace,

as long as you pull it out, you'll be fine.

I don't want it. I'm not afraid.

If you meet that corrupted emperor and he wants to steal you away, what would you do?

Maybe that incapable ruler likes young ladies like you.

Are you saying that that incapable ruler might steal me away?

Thank you! I will make sure to transfer this well to Miss Xiao E.

- Aiya, I already said I don't want it. - Let's go!

- I don't want it. Give it back to him. - Hurry and go.

- Let's go! Quickly leave. - Don't pull me.

The expression in this child's eyes

is something that I can't think through.

This was obviously our first time meeting

but her eyes' expressions seem familiar to me.

Your Highness the Empress, the measurements for the clothes have already been completed.

Make two sets. Even if you have to work through the night, they must be made quickly.

First thing in the morning, send them to the residence of the Bureau of Astronomy for the Immortal.

Yes, Your Highness.

Immortal.

Please.

Immortal, these are the birthdays of three people within the palace.

Please take a look and figure out what their fates will be.

I was learning supreme skills in the Jade Void Palace.

I'm not good at inferior skills like divination.

You're famous in Zhaoge for your magic divination.

I've heard a lot about it.

That was just me trying to kill time.

You don't have to be modest in front of me.

Go ahead!

Please, Immortal.

This woman is already dead.

I cannot see matters in the underworld.

You are indeed talented.

This old lady is both healthy and wealthy.

She has a rare good life,

but she lives far from here and is also not from the palace.

This person is born in the royal family.

He is related to a national fate.

I can only deduce a few things.

Immortal, no harm in saying what you think.

Being too wise does harm to his health.

Immortal, you are saying he will die young?

You are talking rubbish! That is our crown prince's birth date.

- Han Shanggong! - Yes.

Immortal,

you mean he really will have an early death?

He will live long.

If he doesn't want to die, then he won't.

Immortal, what does that mean?

You've confused me.

This is a secret of Heaven.

An ordinary person's lifetime is predestined when they are born.

But the destined age of the crown prince isn't set.

It all depends on him.

It's hard to predict the secret of Heaven.

I'm not powerful enough to tell it.

- Leave now. - Yes.

That's really wise of you, indeed.

I admire you.

The empress has already tested me.

Shouldn't we talk about official business now?

I'm going to hold a family party early tomorrow morning.

When the time comes, the emperor, imperial uncle,

Lord Wucheng, and all the consorts will attend.

I just want you

to tear the mask off Su Daji's face at the party.

Your Grace, did you just say Su Daji?

Yes. What is wrong?

Immortal, please trust me.

All that I'm doing is for the safety of the palace.

Please, tear the mask off her face.

Your Grace, you don't get to decide whether or not Consort Su is a monster.

But I do.

[Longevity Palace]

Divine Lord, please help me.

The empress said there's a demon in the palace.

She asked me to kill it and I failed to refuse.

But I know I'm not powerful enough. I'm scared

I will be hurt before the killing of the demon.

Divine Lord, the smell came from a fox demon.

Such a powerful fox demon! I'm no match for him.

I'm not powerful enough to see through

his relationship with Yang Jian's sister, Daji.

I'm worried that if I fail to kill the fox demon

but annoy him, he will harm Yang Jian's sister.

If that happens, it is possible that Yang Jian will open

the Dark Eye of Heaven out of anger.

There will be chaos over the three realms.

Divine Lord, whatever happens, please help me.

Junior Brother Ziya, Divine Lord has already left.

It looks like he's not willing to help you.

If you don't help me,

I will get eaten by the demon.

If that gets out,

wouldn't you be humiliated, would you not?

Wait a minute. Wait a minute. What're you doing? Let go of me.

Why are you grabbing my hand? Are you--

Why are you so reckless when you do things?

Don't you use your brain to think before doing something?

Even if you want to help me, at least understand the situation before helping.

Even if you don't understand, you should at least look at my eye signals before taking action.

That's just my temperament. What are you going to do?

It's because of your temperament that I can't let you go.

You really don't let people be at ease.

You're right! I'm not letting go.

Unless you accept this.

When you accept this, I'll let you go.

Because when you wear this, I can feel assured.

Fine. Fine. Fine.

I've accepted what I'm supposed to. You should go where you need to.

Anyway, when I see you in the future, I'll pretend not to know you.

Miss Xiao E, are you mad? There are lots to eat and play within the palace.

- How about I show you around? And that'll cool your anger. - I don't want to.

I need to go back and see what Master and Brother Yang Jian are doing.

Then, let me walk you there! The things today--

This... Why do you still...?

Xiao E!

Hey!

What is that you're hiding?

Nothing! Why does it concern you?

We meet again.

So that Bide is from the palace.

Do you come from the palace? What do you do here?

I... I... I am a bodyguard of the palace.

Just now, I was with my fa--

...my master, practicing swords together.

We just happened to see Miss Xiao E.

Isn't he a gardener? How'd he become your master?

If you are from the palace, then you must be very familiar with its surroundings.

Can you do me a favor?

I'll never forget your kindness.

What favor?

I want to look for a person.

- Do you know where she lives? - Who?

Have you heard of the Lord of Jizhou, Su Hu's daughter, Su Daji?

Who is she to you?

She is my sister. Do you know where she is?

How about this? I'll ask around for you.

Take care of this jade pendant! By all means, don't break it.

Why are you nervous now?

Now Daji can really be rescued, right?

Before, whenever you thought of getting closer to your sister,

weren't you extremely happy? Why have you become scared now?

She'll definitely be rescued. I will help you.

Didn't he say just now that he'll also help you to ask around?

We surely can save your sister.

A little further down.

Master, we came to catch a demon, did we not?

Right now, we should decide from where we'll begin.

What are you doing now?

Softer. Softer. Go down. Go down more.

The wine. Bring me the wine.

Yes. Yes. His force is good, but you need to use more force.

Master! Catch the demon!

- Aren't we saving someone? - What? Saving who?

Master, you are living so comfortably.

Okay, okay, okay. We'll stop here today.

- You both can leave now. - Yes.

Remember to come early tomorrow.

I'm much better now. What did you say just now?

Master, you are living so comfortably.

Of course! There's no one twisting my ear

or pressing me to buy vegetables and cutting meat.

I never thought at this age,

the good days would be just beginning.

Master's not saying depraved anymore?

- Who said such a stupid word? - You did!

Did I?

Then deprivation is really a kind of pleasure.

Master, I want to see Sister Daji.

When is it the appropriate time you were talking about?

I will think about it some more. Wait a while longer.

The things from before need not be asked about further.

For now, the deprivation is my issue.

Getting experience and practicing is yours.

- What about eliminating the demon? - Disciples,

you guys simply don't understand.

The demon isn't in the palace.

It's in your own hearts.

Everyone has demons in their hearts.

Then Brother Yang Jian who desperately wants to save his sister also has demons in him?

With both brows tightly knit without a smile, if this is not a demon then what is it?

Master, I beg you for one thing.

Begging here and there, must you be so serious?

Everything in life should just be said naturally.

Master,

can you put a spell on me just like the first time we met? I want...

I want to know what the situation will be like after I see my sister Daji.

Cowardly. Escaping.

I've really wasted my time teaching you.

Tell me. What exactly are you thinking?

You still don't understand?

Then, are you willing or not willing?

Stop daydreaming!

She's possessed.

Possessed!

Then, how do we get rid of the demon?

You, take him to the backyard.

Think of a way to make him smile.

The demon will automatically be expelled.

Your disciple obeys!

Come, let's go get rid of your demons.

Let's go!

Today, I held it off easily...

Then, what do I do tomorrow?

Master, I'm begging you.

Before the banquet begins, you have to help me!

So tasty.

I fear even the heavenly realm does not have such flavors.

The luxurious food in the palace is really unlike anything else.

This one is for my daughter. This for my wife.

These two are different sizes.

If my wife finds out I gave her the smaller one, she'll hit me with a broom.

This one for my daughter. This for my wife.

Senior Brother!

Junior Brother, your life seems so carefree!

Senior Brother, did Master send you here to give me news?

Five Thunder Amulet.

The most effective spiritual amulet in Yuxu Palace.

However, it wasn't Master who asked me to give it to you.

I helped you steal it.

What? Steal?

What if Master finds out?

Since you begged so sincerely, your senior brother just couldn't bear it.

Despite being punished by Master, I must still help you.

In Yuxu Palace, it is still Senior Dingshu Baihe who treats me the best.

I really don't know how to repay you.

Senior Brother, could I trouble you... could you...

bring some of the delicacies of the human realm back to Master?

Master is a vegetarian.

Oh... vegetarian.

Then, Senior Brother, do you eat meat?

Occasionally, I do.

The delicacies in the palace here seem to melt in your mouth.

You need not chew; just send it straight down your throat.

Senior Brother, do you want it?

It is still Junior Brother Ziya who is most kind and sensible.

Senior Brother, there's still one more! Take it with you!

Sit down! Don't move!

All right, Sister is now going to begin removing your demons!

Gods of the above and the below, all of the Gods in the universe,

capture the devil. Capture! Capture!

I beg you, please stop! I want some peace and quiet.

You want Jing Jing? Who is that? (T/N: translates to quiet)

Haven't you always wanted your Sister Daji?

You're still not smiling after that?

Looks like you are really possessed.

Smile.

Stop it!

At least, you are better off than me.

I'm also like you.

There's someone I want to see.

My father.

Father?

At least, you know that Sister Daji is in the palace.

You guys will eventually reunite one day.

But I don't know who my father is.

I don't even know if he's alive or dead.

As expected, Master isn't your father. Right.

Then, why did you say he was?

True... Although I have always been alone since young with a hard life,

running wild on my own to live,

I have never let myself feel sad.

One day I saw a family celebrating a birthday.

I saw the father and son looking so happy together.

Then I really, really wanted to have a father.

Coincidentally, that night, my mother visited me in my dream.

She said my father is at Crooked Neck Avenue Three.

That's how I came to find him.

But I know Master isn't my father.

To be honest, at my first sight of him,

I just knew he wasn't, but I insisted on saying he was.

Having a father is better than having none.

Although your sSister Daji isn't by your side,

you still have Sister Xiao E and Sister Lan Ying.

What do you have to be unsatisfied about?

This is different.

Sister Xiao E,

I once promised her

that I would take care of her her whole life.

But I can't do it. I'm so incompetent.

Your Sister Daji. What kind of person is she?

She's very smart, very kind.

We grew up together.

On the surface, she always fusses at me.

This isn't right. That isn't right.

But actually, no matter what it was, she was always yielding to me.

When there's good stuff, she would always bring them to me to show off,

then act like she was better than me.

And I always wanted to win.

Anything that was hers, I would steal.

What things have you stolen from her?

This handkerchief is the only thing left.

You really love her.

I'm her brother. Of course, I love her.

No.

Your feelings have passed that of siblings.

Just now, you said your mother appeared in your dream.

How come I've never seen you talk about your mother? How is she?

When I was eight,

I saw my mother get killed by her enemies with my own eyes.

I'm sorry.

So you are like me; both pitiful people.

Don't say pitiful! I don't want other people's sympathy.

We have to be strong.

We can't let our fate dictate our moods.

Right! Can't let our fate dictate our moods.

Happy people usually have good luck.

From now on, we have to live happily.

Do you accept?

I will learn from you.

- Learning! - Learning!

I should go to meet the real demon now.

I'm begging you, please don't kill me.

I'm begging you. Please! Keep my life alive.

Don't kill me, please!

What are you doing? Let her go.

This person's soul is impure.

She will only do you harm and no good.

She will hinder you from taking revenge.

I said let her go. Can't you understand?

Didn't you hear what I said?

She will do you harm and no good.

She is waiting to kill you.

- She is my sister. - She is not your sister.

I don't care! I'm telling you to let her go.

Didn't you say you would follow everything I said?

I won't allow you to hurt her.

Why won't you believe what I'm saying?

Do you think I would lie to you to get her soul?

I'm trying to help you.

Because of her, you might die before you try to take revenge.

She isn't on your side. She isn't Li'er.

Trust me! I'm doing all this for you.

Wait! Let her go.

Please.

Release her!

I've already lost everyone I love in the city of Jizhou.

She's the only one left.

I'm going to say it again. She's not Li'er.

I know she's not. But she looks so similar to Li'er.

She's kind, too, like Li'er.

I already consider her to be Li'er,

So, I want to save her.

I want to protect her.

I beg you.

Your overflowing compassion

is really grossing me out.

Rui Li! Riu Li! Rui Li!

Your Highness! Your Highness!

Has the demon left?

It's nothing. It's nothing.

You just had a nightmare. There is no demon.

No! I feel like my soul was about to be taken from me.

Your Highness, it's you who saved me.

It's definitely you who saved me.

Don't be afraid! Don't be afraid!

It's all over. Don't be scared.

Your Highness.

Your Highness.

I have let you down.

I am not serving under you.

What did you say?

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♫ Like water flowing through the years ♫

♫ Bid farewell to life and death ♫

♫ A chaotic world shakes the mist ♫

♫ The divide is love or hate ♫

♫ To fall is foolish ♫

♫ Roaming about and meeting again ♫

♫ Sincerely exiled to a faraway place ♫

♫ What's done is done ♫

♫ You and me have different ways ♫

♫ How do you know Heaven and man are forever separated ♫

♫ But when I come back ♫

♫ Dedicated heart and soul. Exchange jades ♫

♫ A moment in this world. To never forget ♫

♫ Seeing through Heaven. Overgrown and flourishing ♫

♫ Who's following? Who's following ♫

♫ It's hard to let go. Happiness and suffering ♫

♫ Only understanding tears after laughter ♫

♫ Just want to be with you ♫

♫ Struggling with the order of impermanence ♫

♫ Promises don't change. Oaths don't change ♫

♫ Coming together and separating is also fearless ♫

♫ Using a lifetime to go in a circle ♫

♫ Is regretful... is remorseful ♫

♫ It's hard to let go. Happiness and suffering ♫

♫ Only understanding tears after laughter ♫

♫ Just want to be with you ♫

♫ Struggling with the order of impermanence ♫

♫ Promises don't change. Oaths don't change ♫

♫ Coming together and separating is also fearless ♫

♫ Using a lifetime to go in a circle ♫

♫ Is regretful... is remorseful ♫

♫ Never regret ♫