All language subtitles for EP11_ The Legend of Zhuohua [WeTV]

♪Roaming freely
through the cycles of time♪

♪In an ardent and liberated soul♪

♪Over thorny roads,
across treacherous heights♪

♪With whom do I travel along?♪

♪I'm willing to brave
life's twists and turns♪

♪For the well-being of people♪

♪Still embracing the original innocence♪

♪Promises made, heard and fulfilled♪

♪And it reaches far and wide♪

♪I will shine like stars
in the dark night♪

♪And stride through fate's ups and downs,
leaning toward the sun♪

♪Moments turn into eternity,
fleeting years become forever♪

♪Despite the long journey ahead,
the light within never dims♪

♪Because someone is waiting for me♪

♪And they will shape the dream
to completion♪

=The Legend of Zhuohua=

(Adapted from "She Was Once
a Playful Soul" by Sui Yu Er An)

=Episode 11=

(This is a work of fiction.)

(Xiaoqin Pleasure House)

Everyone.

I think Ms. Mu dare not come.

Yes.

How would a mere woman

have the guts to come here?

Exactly.

She seemed to be
so confident the other day.

Turns out she's such a coward.

What if she comes here?

Just as well.

A female Tanhua visits the brothel.

Bravo.

Though people come here
to seek pleasure,

some patrons are with literary prowess.

Hence, this place turns out
to be elegant.

Precisely, Mr. Sun.

You're indeed the descendant
of the Sun clan of Jiangzuo.

You're upright.

Rightfully so.

We were just kidding.

Yes, it was a joke.

My apologies.

I'm late.

Sun.

Ms. Mu.

Come on.

Let's have a drink.

You're late, Mr. Shen.

You must take three shots.

That's right. You're too late.

Come on here. Take a seat.

Ms. Mu.

Let's go.

Sure.

Come on, Mr. Shen.

Take your seat.

I'm sorry for being late.

I'll take a shot first.

Sir.

Ms. Mu caught a cold today.

I'll drink this for her.

Mr. Shen, you cherish her so much.

That's right.

Yes.

You sure are.

Well, let's have another shot.

Sure.

Fill the cup.

- Fill the cup.
- OK.

Nice liquor.

Everyone.

Please have more, sirs.

Here.

Sure. Please drink.

Let's drink.

- Everyone.
- Shen, let's drink.

Shen, drink together.

Great.

That's the way it should be.

Fill it up, sir.

Here.

Official Shen, please drink.

Everyone, please excuse me.

Sure.

Go ahead.

Let's drink.

Please.

Sir, here's to you.

Sir, Shen. Let's drink.

Nice.

Sure. Let's drink.

Fill the glass up. Let's drink.

Nice liquor.

Exactly.

Nice liquor.

Fill the cup.

Fill the cup.

Shen.

Sorry to interrupt.

The owner just received
a new poetry anthology

and wanted to talk with Tanhua Mu.

So, please excuse us.

Let's go.

Poetry anthology?

A poetry anthology? Shen.

Let's go together.

The owner got a poetry anthology.

Hold on.

We gather here

to celebrate for you all.

But you're leaving now.

What's the point of this gathering?

He's right.

You can't go. No.

We haven't had enough fun tonight.

If so, I'll stay,

and let's have a few more rounds.
What do you say?

Good.

Both of them must stay.

Good. That's right.

We should go now.

She...

- We haven't had enough fun.
- Why?

Ms. Mu has left.

Are you not willing to drink with me?

Please have some tea, My Lord.

Taste it.

This is your favorite Junshan Yinzhen.

I remember you didn't like this
because it has a bitter taste.

But your taste changed
after joining the army.

It's my fault.

I shouldn't have brought it up.

Your Majesty.

Something has already happened

even if you didn't bring it up.

We only get to find the meaning
of being alive

by facing constant pain.

All right.

I have something to tell you.

After the war at Juma River,

Northern Liang is angling for a chance

through testing or provoking us

and harassing border dwellers.

I'd like to lure Northern Liang out

under the disguise
of the peace negotiation with Eastern Xia.

So that we can forge an alliance
with them

to alleviate the situation
at the border.

All right.

I give you my permission.

Thank you, Your Majesty.

Here.

Zhuohua, have the soup.

Thank you, Miss Song.

Are you not drunk?

Not really. I'm just a bit giddy.

This is my first battle
after becoming an official.

I won't back off.

They look down on me.

So, I must prove myself.

These old geezers

wanted to torment me.

But I won't jump into their trap.

Thank you

for saving me in time.

No need to say thank you to me.

You're so kind, Miss Song.

Zhuohua.

Do you have a crush on someone?

Miss Song.

I want to be an official

and I have many things to do.

I dare not to have a crush on anyone.

Seriously?

Mr. Shen is very attentive to you.

He's a famous figure in the capital

and pays much attention to you.

Miss Song, there is nothing like that.

I have to rely on myself on this road.

I can't depend on others.

If that's what you think,

you'll surely succeed.

Thank you, Miss Song.

Enjoy the soup.

I need to go to the front.

Go ahead.

Shen.

Did you come here to avoid drinking too?

You are drunk. I'm worried about you.

So, I came to look for you.

Thank you so much, Shen. Let's leave.

Wait.

Mr. Shen.

Ms. Mu, you're here too.

You...

You two...

Make it quick.

I'll cover you up.

He...

Did he misunderstand something?

Just let him be.

It's fine.

No, it can't be.

Shen, could you please

explain it to him?

You have too many admirers.

I don't want to be cornered.

All right.

Official Song.

Mr. Shen.

Just now, I ran into Ms. Mu
by accident.

Please don't misunderstand us.

I see.

Don't worry, Mr. Shen.

I won't tell anyone.

Official Mu adores

Official Shen.

She did that to him
in Xiaoqin Pleasure House, you know?

What did she do?

What happened?

Ladies.

I was told

that Official Mu and Official Shen
had a secret meeting.

Really?

Have you heard that Official Mu
and Official Shen met in secret?

Yes, someone caught them dating.

Have you heard the news?

What's it?

Official Mu and Official Shen

were secretly meeting
in Xiaoqin Pleasure House.

Did you hear that?

Seriously?

Your Highness,
have you heard about that?

Official Shen was secretly dating

Mu Zhuohua
in the Xiaoqin Pleasure House.

Both of them
have their own aspiration to stick to

and they went to great lengths
to be an official.

They won't let the love relationship
get in their way

to affect the future.

Your Highness...

The flower in the vase

can't be as free
as giant trees out there.

Don't jump to conclusions
without solid evidence.

Have you heard the news, My Lord?

What news?

A rumor

about a talented couple.

A talented couple? How so?

The rumor resolves around
the Zhuangyuan and the Tanhua.

That's why it's called
a talented couple.

My Lord.

Mu Zhuohua is so dishonest.

She just lied that she admired you,

and now she's tight with Shen Jinghong.

She's fickle.

According to the law of Southern Chen,

women must stand down from their position
after getting married.

She insists on becoming an official,

why would she fall in love with someone

and ruin her career?

I...

I'm upset because it's unfair to you.

If that's true,

it's good for her

to get rid of the trouble too.

You're so considerate.

By the way,

spread the word
that Eastern Xia and Southern Chen

are going to negotiate for peace
these days.

Yes, My Lord.

My Lord.

This is brilliant
to lure the target out in this way.

It's time to break the spirit
of Northern Liang.

You may go.

Yes.

According to the intelligence
from the Falcon Squad,

this hawk claw hook
comes from Northern Liang.

It seems that His Lordship wants
to get to the bottom

of the past truth.

If he's going to approach Eastern Xia
for peace negotiations,

Northern Liang
will definitely meddle in this.

Hmm.

His Lordship

suddenly interrupts
the affairs of the Ministry of Rites,

and this will no doubt disrupt the plan
of the hidden mastermind.

Who do you think will act first,

Northern Liang or the hidden mastermind?

Can you speak human?

Say something useful

other than just "hmm".

Hmm.

Talk to the hand.

(Hanlin Academy)

Interesting.

Excuse me,

may I have this meal?

You're late. Nothing is left for you.

But there's one more here.

Not for you.

Not for me?

What's going on here?

Official Shen,
you haven't eaten anything

after returning from the mission, right?

Please have this.

But...

Let me take a look

at what good food we have here.

Our prodigious talent

has extremely different dishes.

Sun.

Why is our food so different?

You can have it.

Let me tell you this.

In the entire capital,

all girls and women

ranging from eighteen to eighty

admire our Shen...

Enough said.

You're shy.

However,

you took the advantage to approach

the ladies' choice first.

Isn't this infuriating?

Sun.

What do you mean by I took
the advantage to approach him?

Don't play dumb.

Jinghong gave his food to you just now.

Besides,

the lovey-dovey secret meeting

between you and Jinghong

has been written into a huaben.

It's now making the rounds
in the entire capital.

To be honest,

I bought one copy too.

Here, let me show you this.

"The Pretty Tanhua
Meets the Zhuangyuan at Night."

Exactly.

Sun. You know what,

the story is so well written.

Ms. Mu, you sure have a big heart.

Well, stop teasing us.

We'll eat this together.

- Sure thing.
- Happy now?

Give me a hand.

(Does Lord Ding know about this too?)

(I just confessed to him the day before,)

(and now this misunderstanding
has happened.)

(What should I do now?)

(Jishan Hall)

(I shouldn't have this expectation.)

(She never fell for me.)

(She wouldn't care about those rumors.)

Official Shen.

Are you here for Her Highness?

Your Highness.

Have you finished teaching the kids?

Yes, just finished it.

So I'm thinking

of bidding you farewell
when I see you here.

(Department of State Affairs)

(I must explain the rumor
to Lord Ding today.)

My Lord, Mu Zhuohua seeks your audience.

What does she come here for?

Perhaps she wants to explain
why she seduced you...

Why she seduced Shen Jinghong.

I'm busy.

I don't have time for trivial matters.

Tell her to leave.

Yes.

Ms. Mu.

Lord Ding is preoccupied with work.

He wants you to go back.

Thank you.

Ms. Mu, why are you here again?

I had some trouble
when I was compiling the documents

of Northern Liang.

Hence, I want to seek guidance
from Lord Ding.

Too bad.

His Lordship has left for some business.

He has left?

Thank you.

He's not here again.

Let's go.

Young Lady, must we really do this?

Yes, Juli.

Show your bird-catching skills
from your childhood.

One shot at it.

I'll try.

Here they are.

Come on. You can do it.

Hyah!

It didn't work.

Let's try with a stone.

All right.

Here they are, Young Lady.

It's a stone.

Protect His Lordship.

My Lord, the carriage is broken.

Bull's eye, Young Lady.

No, don't do this.

It's a misunderstanding.

It can't be fixed.

My Lord.

How fortuitous. You're here too.

This is the only way
that leads from Lord Ding's Residence

to the palace.

Something's wrong with your carriage.

Drop the act.

My Lord.

She did this.

How could it be? I...

I didn't...

My Lord, I...

Ms. Mu.

Do you have a lot of time on your hands?

No.

We have many tasks at Hanlin Academy.

Zhijian.

Claim the repair fee from them.

Yes.

My Lord, wait.

My Lord.

Ms. Mu.

You keep coming to me and pestering me.

What exactly are you up to?

My Lord.

Have you heard any rumors recently?

I'm busy,

and I don't have time
to care about your rumors.

Please don't be angry, My Lord.

Someone fabricated that.

Why should I be angry?

My Lord, I must say,

this is somehow related to you.

My Lord, please don't be angry

and hear me out.

A few days ago,

I had a gathering with my fellows

in Xiaoqin Pleasure House.

At that time,

I had a wound

on my neck.

So, I was thinking to cover it up

with a robe.

But I forgot about that

and took the robe off

after I got some drink.

Plus, I ran into Shen
when he left to avoid drinking.

Unfortunately,

our fellow at Hanlin Academy
caught us being together.

And worst,

he saw

the red mark on my neck.

He thought

Shen and I...

And everyone misunderstood us.

But, in fact, the red mark on my neck

was left by you.

I didn't defend myself

to maintain your reputation.

Yet you've been ignoring me.

I feel

very upset.

All right, got it.

Got it?

I've explained so much.

Does he really understand?

His Lordship asks for you.

He actually wants to see me now.

What a weird woman.

She has such a bare-faced cheek.

Even a strong man
is afraid of a clingy woman.

Intriguing.

We're so fated, My Lord.

Is the carriage fixed already?

Yes.

Did you do your work well today?

I reviewed the border's trading records
for the past three years.

Have you finished them?

Yes, it was a tiring day

and I didn't even have time
to take a sip.

Tell me

the record on the 13th day
of the 9th month

in the 12th year of Zhaoming.

The 13th day of the 9th month
in the 12th year of Zhaoming.

I got it.

On this day,

the import
registered two hundred steel blades,

fifty cattle,

thirty horses,

while the export registered
five hundred dan of rice grains,

three hundred bolts of fabrics,

one hundred jin of tea leaves,

and thirty jin of salt.

You actually memorized all?

I remember everything I read.

The thing is,

can you remember that?

You wouldn't know

even if I made up the whole thing.

My Lord.

Yipin Bakery is on the corner
right ahead.

At this time,

there happens to be
fresh crispy pastry available.

There is always a long line
outside the store.

But if your carriage were to go there,

it'd be a great honor for them.

Naturally, we won't have to
wait in line.

You know what,

their crispy pastry is delicious.

They chose the finest fillet

for chopping

and marinating in their unique sauce.

Then, it's wrapped and deep-fried.

The outer skin

is made through special procedures.

When you bite it,

it unfolds into layers of crispy skins

and savory juices ooze out.

A blend of fragrance and mild spiciness

together with the savory taste.

Zhimo, His Lordship is hungry.

Let's go and buy the crispy pastry.

My Lord.

Go ahead.

After you, My Lord.

You took big bites.

My Lord, you were born in a noble origin

with many rules.

But it's best

to take big bites
when we're eating this.

Have you ever followed the rules

when you're with me?

Because you're generous to tolerate me,
My Lord.

That's why I act boldly, slightly.

Tastes good?

About Shen Jinghong and you,

you don't have to explain this to me.

But it's better

not to stand out.

That won't do, My Lord.

I must explain this to you.

Otherwise,

you might think I'm a deceitful person.

I don't see why not.

But I know

you did this because you admire me.

It has nothing to do
with the path you choose.

Maybe

you can get off and think it over.

Get off?

He actually drove me
out of the carriage.

(Zhixing College)

I, Mu Zhuohua,
the editor of Hanlin Academy,

offer my greetings, Your Highness.

Today,

we're going to learn

geography.

Ms. Mu, don't you need a scroll
during the lecture?

The content is all in my brain,

not on scrolls.

(It's Uncle's jade pendant.)

How great of you.

Giving a lecture without teaching aid.

You must be smarter than Mr. Shen,
aren't you?

Indeed.

At first, you were on a power trip
using the name of my uncle,

then, you curried favor
with Shen Jinghong

and got rumors spread about you and him.

Nurturing the border enemy?

It's all nonsense.

We fought our way out to claim lands.

(He's cracking the whip)

(on the first day of the lecture.)

(It's going to be hard times ahead.)

Chen.

You should give Ms. Mu a chance.

Though she's young,

I believe she boasts genuine talent

to pass the exam as a Tanhua.

Chen has always been arrogant.

Only talents like Mr. Shen

can impress him.

I appreciate true talents
and treat them with respect.

Today, I shall see

what genuine talent you've got.

A map?

I drew this map.

Your Highness, each of you
will either rule the nation

or station in a region.

Therefore, you need to know
about the regional geography.

As the old saying goes,

"Knowing everything about the universe
and the earth."

Geography is related
to people's livelihood and politics.

It's compulsory for you.

Do you know the geography
of Northern Liang

and Eastern Xia too?

People think

that both Northern Liang and Eastern Xia

are located in the wilderness, desert,
insect-infected wetlands, or swamps,

which have no value.

However, they're clueless
about the advantage of these locations.

If you're interested in knowing more,

I can share it with you.

Northern Liang is rich
in iron ore mines.

They forged sharp steel blades

and gallant war steeds.

Northern Liang is the fallen enemy
of Southern Chen.

They are neither sharp nor gallant.

Throughout history,

Southern Chen has waged wars
against Northern Liang

over a thousand times,

but we've never brought them down.

Superficially, they seem to be reckless.

But, in fact, they are devious.

They spared no effort to win a battle

to earn their right
to negotiate for peace.

You're right, Ms. Mu.

Chen.

Back then, Northern Liang exploited

your defeat in the war

to haggle over terms
in the peace negotiation.

What did you say just now?

You merely live a high life
in the palace.

Do you know anything
about an actual war?

If it weren't for the traitor
in the army,

Uncle and I would've razed
Northern Liang into the ground.

That matches what Ms. Mu said, though.

Snide Northern Liang

could actually plant a spy
right under the nose of you and Uncle

and blatantly blinded you both.

Who are you to mock us?

All you do is hide in the palace.

Only Uncle and I

were fighting at the front line.

I could've fought at the front line too.

But I didn't have a chance.

Chen.

Speaking of martial skills,

I doubt that you can defeat me.

Fine.

Let's have a spar today.

Whoever admits defeat first

is a coward.

First Prince.

Second Prince, please stop them.

Second Prince.

Maybe you should inform Lord Ding.

They listen to Lord Ding.

First Prince.

First Prince.

Third Prince, please stop.

Your Highness.

It's a geography lecture today,
no martial training.

His Majesty would be furious

if he saw this.

Please stop, Your Highness.

Stop fighting.

Pretend that you go out
to find Lord Ding.

Yes.

Stop fighting.

Chen, Jin.

Why are you fighting here?

We're all brothers.

Let's stop before hurting each other.

Yu, don't worry.

I won't hurt Chen.

Watch yourself around me instead.

Your Highness.

Lord Ding isn't
at the Court of Territorial Affairs.

I left them a note.

They will relay the message to Lord Ding

once he returns.

Your Highness.

Stop fighting.

Third Prince.

Jin, listen to me.

Chen has fought

in real wars.

No need to feel ashamed
if you lost to him.

How could I lose?

He just went for a few defeated wars.

I'm going to beat you
until you shut your mouth.

Yu.

Yu.

Second Prince.

I'm going all out.

Your Highness, are you all right?

First Prince!

- Get the imperial physician now!
- First Prince.

Are you all right, Your Highness?

- Are you all right?
- Please let me check on your wound.

How dare you! Get off me!

Yu.

I didn't mean to hurt him.

First Prince.

Your blood vessel is punctured.

It's urgent.

I know some healing skills.

Please allow me to perform acupuncture
to stop the bleeding.

No. What if you make a mistake?

Where's the imperial physician?

Why are you standing here?

Go and bring
the imperial physician over.

Yes.

First Prince.

Your wound needs
to be handled right now.

I swear with my life,

I won't hurt you.

(Ciming Hall)

Your Majesty, bad news!

The First Prince and the Third Prince
fought in the Zhixing College.

Peilan, get ready with the sedan chair.

I'm going to Zhixing College now.

First Prince, please bear with it.

The bleeding stops.

I owe you a favor.

Carry His Highness back
to his chamber now.

Yes.

Third Prince, please let me
check on your wound.

No... No need.

It's just skin trauma.

Yu.

I lost it.

Luckily, she knows about healing skills.

Yes.

Unexpectedly, she's skilled.

I guess Chen's leg

is saved.

Yes, it's saved.

Here comes Her Majesty.

Greetings, Grandmother.

Chen.

Don't worry, Grandmother.

I'm all right now.

What are you waiting for?

Go and check on him.

Yes.

Your Majesty.

His Highness
has a punctured blood vessel.

Fortunately, the bleeding stops.

Otherwise, he'd be
in critical condition.

Bodhisattva bless me. Amitabha.

To my surprise,

you're the real deal.

You're Mu Zhuohua?

I, Mu Zhuohua,
the editor of Hanlin Academy,

offer my greetings, Your Majesty.

Insolent!

Grandmother.

Chen.

Worry not and sit back.

I'll handle this for you.

Grandmother.

It has nothing to do with Ms. Mu.

Liu Jin

insulted me just now.

I was too angry,

so I fought him.

No, I didn't, Grandmother.

He provoked me first.

You're injured too?

Go and check on the Third Prince.

Yes.

Your Majesty.

His Highness has skin trauma.

He's all right.

Mu Zhuohua.

How dare you!

♪Unceasing love stalks my mind♪

♪Couldn't get over it♪

♪Memories touch the edges of our souls♪

♪Nowhere to anchor, lost in the expanse♪

♪We gaze at each other
in the drizzling rain♪

♪But you have gone without a trace♪

♪Leaving me all alone in the world♪

♪Like waves without a shore♪

♪Clearly you know♪

♪Clearly I understand♪

♪Clearly, our eyes brim
with muffled affections♪

♪For a hug, we burn our life♪

♪Searching for you
throughout the long journey♪

♪Clearly you know, clearly I understand♪

♪We swear to stay together
in every lifetime♪

♪For this heartbeat,
I can suffer for aye♪

♪Never part ways,
we made this promise long ago♪

♪Love and hate entwined, unforgettable♪

♪Even if we are far apart♪

♪Two souls embrace in chaos♪

♪Impossible to erase, destiny's light♪

♪Clearly you know♪

♪Clearly I understand♪

♪Clearly, our eyes brim
with muffled affections♪

♪For a hug, we burn our life♪

♪Searching for you
throughout the long journey♪

♪Clearly you know♪

♪Clearly I understand♪

♪Our minds occupied with each other♪

♪For this heartbeat♪

♪I can suffer for aye♪

♪Want to have one more glimpse of you,
even just for a second more♪