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[Cry Me A River of Stars]

[Ep21]

[Yun Mansion]

Lord Yun.

You are my brother-in-law.

Don't be too formal.

Take a seat.

Though we're in-laws,

basic etiquettes should still be kept.

I heard everything's going well between you and He'an,

and as a brother, I'm very pleased.

Is this why you asked to see me?

Can you confirm

if this is the City Defense Map you took from Fan?

Yes, it is.

This is forged.

No way.

Stop pretending.

Do you think that we'll trust you

since you are fawning on my lady?

Did you sincerely give yourself up to the Yun's?

Li Fan might have known and been cautious.

Give me another chance.

I'll retrieve the map.

It's fine.

It was to feel you out.

We are family.

Since you said you got this map

from Li Fan,

I believe you.

Since we are family,

you should have trusted me.

My dear brother-in-law,

you have my word.

Things like this

will never happen again.

If you'll excuse me.

He's culpable.

There are only two possible explanations.

For one thing, Tao Junran

hid the real city defense map himself.

For another...

What is it?

Tao Junran and Fan joined hands

and deceived us.

Then we...

Take my order.

Go to Azureland right away

[Clarity in Stillness]

and bring Fan here.

Yes, My Lord.

[Azureland]

Have you cooled down?

Who are you?

The one who'll help you.

How can I trust you?

I know

Li Fan has been your rival.

Now you lost the post of High Priest to her,

but she has gained great popularity.

The sense of loss

and resentment

you had to bear and endure

must be tough

and painful for you.

You devoted everything to the Azureland,

doing your best to preserve the traditions of Azurelanders.

But all of these are overthrown

and challenged by Li Fan one after another.

Stop it.

I won't stop it.

Li Fan only cares about the Midlanders.

She gave the Azurelander men dignity now,

and gradually,

she'll revolt every tradition the Azurelanders hold dear to.

The Azureland

sooner or later

will be destroyed in her hands.

No.

I can't let it happen.

That's why I'm here to help.

Li Fan is heavily guarded by Lian Qi.

No one can get near her.

How are you able to help me?

You can pull it off

as long as you collaborate with me.

Deal.

The High Priest of Azureland, Xiahou Yuyuan,

fell in love with Situ Tian, King of Westland.

They teamed up and defeated Midland.

But when Xiahou Yuyuan was pregnant,

Situ Tian betrayed her and overthrew her regime.

Xiahou Yuyuan died in despair,

and no one knew the baby's whereabouts.

Does every woman who fell in love

become a fool?

Fan.

Liao, what brought you here?

It's late. Have some food.

This.

What is this?

Freshly-made fish soup prepared by me.

Didn't I say that I don't eat fish?

Why did you still bring it over?

I probably grabbed the wrong bowl when I was in the kitchen.

It's fine.

You may call it a day.

I thought you don't like to read.

Didn't you tell me

to understand the history of Azureland

as the High Priest?

Why are you in a daze?

Maybe I'm tired.

No.

You are not Liao.

He won't look at me like that.

Li Fan.

Sometimes, it's not good to be too smart.

I knew it.

Li Fan, it's been a while.

How do you have the nerve to see me?

As friends,

you don't have to be so cold.

Let's cut to the chase.

Where is the city defense map?

Don't you know better than I do

where the map is?

Li Fan.

No more wild-goose chase, please.

Give it to me,

and I'll see myself out.

It's okay.

You'll give it to me.

What did you serve me?

Truth Serum.

It makes you tell the truth.

The drug is extracted from hallucinogenic mushrooms.

Don't panic.

It won't kill you.

Don't be scared.

I'm not Tao Junran.

I won't hurt you.

Neither will I hurt your tribe.

Remember this.

The person who hurt you

is Tao Junran.

The Azurelanders were slaughtered by the Midlanders.

They're killed by Tao Junran.

Don't you want to seek revenge?

Yes, I do.

If you do,

show me the City Defense Map.

City Defense Map.

Liao Zhongyan.

Fan.

Gotta go. Lian Qi is coming.

Fan.

Fan.

Who's there?

Tao Junran?

Please calm down.

How could I?

You already took the city defense map,

why did you kidnap Fan?

The city defense map is all part of a plot planned by Fan and me.

A plot?

Yes.

This is the only way

to gain trust from Yun Jiayu.

Fan.

I came to explain everything.

Explain?

I saw it with my eyes.

Everyone at Lake Ping saw

you and Yun He'an making out.

May I ask a favor from you?

Could you not

take her to the places you went with me?

Do you know how cruel that is to me?

Fan,

I'm very sorry.

I have my difficulties.

Difficulties?

What did I just witness?

If you can take responsibility for her,

you're still a man.

But what kind of man you are,

coming to me and telling me all of this?

Who do you think I am?

Since you've made a choice,

please leave me alone.

I married He'an to save Cao Qing.

A supposed-to-be fake marriage

turned into a real marriage contract

because Yum He'an didn't keep her word.

Yun Jiayu has laid out a thorough plan

to attach Midland.

It concerns every single person in Midland,

♫ Spring arrives in the city behind me ♫

and I'm the only person capable of stopping it.

Do you think by saying that

I'll believe in you?

♫ You and I kiss and make up ♫

The only person in Tao Junran's heart is Fan.

♫ Love and hatred are nothing but so ♫

♫ No one can replace you or me ♫

It has never changed.

If I lie any of that,

I'll be struck by lightning and die brutally.

♫ We sit and watch the rising and falling of stars ♫

You're lying.

♫ And immerse ourselves in a wave of sparkles ♫

♫ Our gaze is locked ♫

♫ No one concerns the tears ♫

♫ For we only hear the voice exchanges between us ♫

Since you still don't trust me,

♫ Neither right nor wrong is the answer ♫

why don't you take my life

♫ Happiness blankets ♫

♫ All the corners of the world ♫

anytime you want?

♫ If the wind is a poem and cloud the paper ♫

♫ I will write about my life ♫

♫ In an entire chapter ♫

♫ In search of you ♫

♫ When the wind stops, nothing's lost ♫

♫ The heart flutters upon the arrival of spring ♫

♫ Through the turbulence of times ♫

I believe you now.

♫ Before it settles ♫

♫ Waiting for spring to come ♫

♫ Only to sleep in the train of thought ♫

Yun Jiayu still doesn't fully trust me,

so we must work together

to convince him that we completely broke off,

and that I submitted myself to him.

Do you mean that

we need to act?

Yes.

The more you resent and hate me

the more he believes and trusts me.

After it all ends,

we'll leave this place

and live the life you've always desired.

Okay.

Are you saying

that Fan gave you the city defense map on her own?

Yes.

Then I have more reasons to rescue her.

I will save Fan.

The priority now

is to stabilize the Azurelanders

and keep Azureland in order.

No matter what you say,

I'll rescue her.

I promise you I will save Fan.

Don't get yourself involved and muddy the water.

I don't care how thorough your plan may seem,

but I will never tolerate Fan to suffer.

Don't you think that I also worry about her situation?

That's why I should be there in her place.

You keep playing the Tao Junran of the Yun family,

but count me in as a chess piece in your plan.

Fan's safety is my main concern.

We both have the same aim,

there's no need for you to sacrifice yourself.

I am

insignificant.

To Fan,

only you, Tao Junran, matter.

When I go,

it'll only make them trust you more.

Your plan

won't fail.

Take her.

Fan.

Fan.

Let her go.

Let her go.

I will not release Fan,

and I won't let you ruin my plan.

Take him.

Yes, My Lord.

Fan.

Lian Qi is in trouble.

Rescue him from the water dungeon outside of the city immediately.

My Lord. We've brought them back.

My identity

wasn't revealed, was it?

No.

What will you do to Lian Qi?

What's going to happen to Lian Qi?

My job is done here.

I take Fan,

and you have Azureland.

What about Lian Qi?

If he's alive,

you'll not sit on a throne

that you've long desired peacefully.

I'm doing you a favor to take care of him.

I never wanted you to kill him.

At this point,

you and I are on the same boat.

You'd better listen and cooperate.

What's going on?

What happened?

What's this?

Oh, no.

Earthquake!

- Earthquake? - Yes.

The earth is shaking,

and the animals and birds in the valley have fled.

The building will collapse if we don't leave right now.

But...

What are you talking about? We should run for our lives.

Not to mention, if it collapses,

he won't live.

Let's rush and leave.

Wait a minute.

We can't just leave on our own.

How about this? You and I split up to notify the others.

- Right. Let's go. - Sure.

Thank goodness we're still in Azureland,

and I can get the keys.

It's too risky. Why did you come?

As long as I can rescue you,

I'll take any risks.

Not to mention,

they are stupid.

We'll be long gone when they find out.

Here.

We have to be careful.

Let's get out of here.

This way.

Come.

He's gone. Find him.

Let's go.

Yes.

- Hurry. - Why are you here, too?

The carriage's waiting.

Hurry.

Come.

Are you okay, Governor?

I'm okay.

They're behind us and approaching.

I didn't expect them to come after us this quickly.

No sweat! I have one more bomb with me.

I'll bomb them all if they catch up.

That's impressive. I didn't know there's still stock.

I always save for rainy days.

They are looking for me.

Leave me here.

I can't compromise you.

No way. You are the governor.

You have to assist the High Priest in the future.

Also,

I've started the rescuing mission, and I must not give up.

Watch out!

Brother Liao!

Don't worry.

Brother Liao.

Brother Liao.

Liao Zhongyan, stay with me.

I'm taking you home. We'll go home.

It's okay.

I know clearly

about my condition.

This is it.

Promise me.

You must bring Fan back.

I promise.

You got my words.

Nanshan,

I am going to

become the stars in the sky.

When Nanshan misses brother Liao,

look up into the sky.

I will be looking over

and protecting you from up there.

Brother Liao.

Brother Liao.

Brother Liao.

[Yun Mansion]

[Yun Mansion, Capital, Midland]

Fan,

I'm sorry.

For the sake of Midland,

I have put you through all of this.

But be assured

that I will save you by every means.

[Yun Mansion]

My Lord.

I've brought both the person and the map back.

Great.

Hand me the City Defense Map.

But...

What is it?

The City Defense Map is not an actual map.

It's a letter left to Fan by the former High Priest.

[To My Dear Child]

Such an affectionate mother.

Even when she was dying, she left words for her people,

reminding them to keep away from the people of Westland.

We are a step behind.

The City Defense Map has to be with Tao Junran.

Brother,

why did you bring this woman back?

Are you trying to upset me?

How on earth will I ever upset my dearest

sister He'an?

You got so worked up.

Are you scared?

After all, this woman

had been with my Yunzhi darling.

I can't possibly be worry-free, can I?

I brought this woman back

because of business matters.

Additionally,

she can be used to test if your Yunzhi darling

is sincere to you.

Testing my Yunzhi darling?

While Fan is here,

we'll find out if your Yunzhi darling has true feelings for you

evidently at a glance.

What is it?

Are you worried that

Yunzhi isn't truthful?

Are you scared?

Who said that I'm scared?

Yunzhi loves me without a doubt,

and I believe him.

Great.

I'll leave her to you,

and you can torture her however you want.

[Clarity in Stillness]

Wave harder.

Steady your hand.

You're breaking the wind with your restless hands.

You're useless!

Do you know how rare the ice is?

How dare you crashed it.

Pick them up already.

Yes, My Lady.

I'll pick them up.

Well, my foot happens to be overheated.

Your hands are perfect to cool it off.

What are you doing?

What's the matter?

Did it break your heart?

Of course not.

The weather is getting cold, so you're getting spiteful.

Cooling off by applying ice won't solve the core problem.

Take this woman away.

You killed my people.

I will come after you!

You crazy woman! Let go of him!

Let go!

[Clarity in Stillness]

Yunzhi darling,

does it hurt?

I'm fine.

It must hurt a lot.

Sit here. Take a little rest.

How could that woman bite you?

I should have put her in a dungeon

and give her a good beating.

I was just saying.

I didn't mean to put such cruelty into action.

I didn't want to nag,

but if the Azurelanders find out

how their High Priest is mistreated at the Yun's,

they may not be willing to cooperate.

The Yun family is working toward a great cause,

it's better to avoid these unnecessary troubles.

That's right.

Silly me. I should have thought about it.

You are a girl.

It's normal not to consider politics.

But according to my brother,

that woman hid the City Defense Map.

Kidnapping her

is to locate the map.

Does your brother firmly believe that

it's her who has the map?

Since my brother trusts you,

the map must be in her hands.