All language subtitles for EP13_ 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 13=

(This is a work of fiction.)

Greetings, Your Lordship.

Greetings, Your Highness.

Mu Zhuohua,

it seems like the remedy I sent you

has worked wonderfully on you.

You recovered faster than I did.

It's all thanks to you, Lord Ding.

Mu Zhuohua, I don't like you.

You should know that.

My duty called.

Others' preferences are not my concern.

No one knows you are a physician.

Even if you did not intervene,

no one would blame you for that.

If you put it that way,

allow me to tell you some facts, then.

If something happened to two princes

in my class,

I would be held accountable.

Therefore, I had to do everything I could
to save you.

That's just one of the reasons.

Besides, as a physician,

I couldn't stand idly by

and watch you suffer.

You forgot

to say that since you saved me,

I owe you a favor now.

Which means I have no choice
but to be nice to you.

That,

I dare not covet.

Mu Zhuohua.

Why did you come here?

Your Lordship,

I came to bid you farewell.

I have nearly recovered now,

so I shall not overstay my welcome.

All right.

Once you're home,

do rest well.

Thank you, Your Lordship.

I will.

I don't like to owe anyone.

You saved me, Mu Zhuohua.

I can grant you a wish.

Tell me what you want.

Your Highness,

I merely did what I was supposed to do.

That's all there is to it.

You sure look a gift horse in the mouth.

Mu Zhuohua.

I still need to discuss something
with the First Prince.

You may leave now.

Yes, My Lord.

She's acting all sanctimonious again.

Uncle,

she saved my life.

She could have obtained everything
she wanted.

Is she truly selfless,
or is she pretending?

Oh, Uncle.

Did you give

your jade pendant to Mu Zhuohua?

Yes. Why?

Why did you give it to her?

I asked for it several times,
but you never gave it to me.

How can she have it?

What gives?

You asked for many things from me.

I lost count.

How about this?

You fancy that Mingguang Armor,
don't you?

I'll have my servants pack it up.

You can take it from my storeroom.

Thanks, Uncle.

You're the best.

Shen went to the Ministry of Revenue.

Sun went to the Ministry of Works.

I'm the only hot potato left.

If Lord Ding won't take me in,

I can only return to the Hanlin Academy

and do a light-duty job there.

Hot potato?

Isn't that delicious?

Oh, naive girl.

A hot potato is delicious.

But it isn't pleasant

to hold it.

No, I will not waste food.

You...

Lord Ding only gave me 20 days.

He wants me to choose my battles

and not get too involved with him.

And I'm not quitting.

I will pass the assessment.

Young Lady,

don't you want to be an official?

Why didn't you tell the First Prince that

just now

when you saw him?

You fool.

His Highness doesn't like me.

If I ask for a lofty position,

he will say yes.

But he will hold grudges

and

find a reason to demote me.

True.

Oh, Young Lady.

Do you think
you still can be an official?

Of course.

However,

I can't

rely on Lord Ding forever.

I should

strive for what I want.

I will become
a competent female official

to reduce Lord Ding's burden.

She said that?

Yes.

You may leave.

Uncle,

Mu Zhuohua

isn't as bad as I thought.

She is

sensible.

Here, Young Lady.

Juli, being home is the best,

isn't it?

But, Young Lady, you were at ease too

at Lord Ding's Residence.

I was not.

Look, Young Lady.

Someone from the Princess's Residence
sent you an invitation.

Princess Roujia invited me

to a tea party tomorrow.

Young Lady, the snacks are ready.

The hairpin Princess gave you
is so pretty.

It goes well with your attire.

Is that so?

I figure I should dress up before I go.

Here.

Let's go.

Okay.

Her Highness awaits you, Official Mu.

Thank you for ushering me, Miss Man.

Your Highness, Official Mu is here.

Greetings to Your Highness.

The apricot blossom hairpin
looks good on you.

It's thanks to your exquisite taste.

Take a seat.

It's a private party.
Don't stand on ceremony.

You know

that I'm usually with my subjects.

I do not stick to the formalities
in the palace.

Therefore,

forgo those formalities before me.

Yes, Your Highness.

Oh, Your Highness.

Thank you

for putting in a good word
for me before the Dowager Empress.

I bought some snacks for you,

and I hope that they are to your liking.

You are too courteous.

With these delicious snacks,

I shall not stash away
my delicious wine.

Man.

Bring me the collection Father gave me.

Noted.

I wanted to visit you several days ago.

However,
you were at my uncle's residence.

If I may talk to you
about the incident...

About their injuries?

The Dowager Empress
holds my brothers dearly.

They're old enough to seek a spouse now,

and the Dowager Empress already
has a few candidates in mind.

She heard that the First Prince
and the Third Prince

quarreled during your class.

She thought they were vying for you,

so she punished you.

Please believe me

that this wasn't what happened at all.

I know you have a good moral character.

But the Dowager Empress doesn't.

And she doesn't care
if she accuses the wrong person.

She wants her plan to go smoothly,

and you are the unfortunate
sacrificial piece.

I don't feel that unfortunate anymore

now that I have your understanding,
Your Highness.

Thank you.

Your Highness, allow me to make a toast

to you.

In fact,

you are not from Yanzhou, are you?

You are from Huaizhou.

During the Imperial Birthday,

I asked if you came from Huaizhou.

You answered Yanzhou.

However, your reaction

betrayed your deception.

Your Highness, I...

I am indeed from Huaizhou.

So you already
knew the truth so long ago.

And you didn't expose me.

I am ashamed of myself.

I know you have a reason to lie.

It's not easy for a woman
to become an official.

You are where you are

thanks to your own skills and knowledge.

With that level of integrity,

why would I nitpick?

Your Highness.

You're too kind.

Another toast to you.

We all

have our own challenges to face.

I might be a princess,

but I get bullied too.

When I was three,

a child bit me.

Oh, the scar...

It must have been a nasty bite.

Who dares to bully

a princess?

Zhuohua.

Can I call you that?

My pleasure, Your Highness.

Zhuohua, you're my friend,

so I will be frank.

When I was young,

I wasn't a princess.

My father hadn't acceded to the throne.

And my mother was just an attendant
in the residence.

I wasn't born noble.

This bite...

It's been a long time,

so I don't remember who bit me.

Perhaps I was a naughty child,

and I was bullied

when I was playing with other kids.

I see.

So you had it rough

before you became a princess.

Despite your humble background,

you fought your way here.

I envy you, truth be told.

You can do what you want

based on your ability.

Unlike me,

caged by my identity.

I can't do much.

You are making me ashamed of myself.

You toil for your subjects.

You are our role model.

Enough about the past.

Being a female official
is an uphill battle.

But I know

you have the tenacity for it.

With this cup of wine,
I'll give you my blessings.

May you forge on

fearlessly and relentlessly.

Thank you, Your Highness.

The Dowager Empress presides!

- Greetings, Mother.
- Greetings, Your Majesty.

Did I interrupt you?

Not at all.

It's getting warm now.

Do make sure you take care
of yourself, Mother.

Forgive me.

I should have gone to Ciming Hall
to pay you a visit.

I am doing just fine.

But, Yan, you don't look that good.

Is there a lot of work
in the Ministry of Rites?

Thank you for your concern,
Your Majesty.

I can manage.

You always act tough.

Peilan.

Your Lordship,

Her Majesty
made these clothes for you personally.

Oh, to have bothered you so,
Your Majesty,

I am ashamed of myself.

It's just a robe.

Not a huge project.

But you,

you shouldn't overwork.

About the rumor,

Roujia has told me the whole thing.

Mu Zhuohua is innocent.

Alas, men and women
should keep some distance.

As a female official,

it's inadequate for her

to teach the princes.

Why don't we

send her to tutor the daughters
of noble families?

That will stop the rumor.

What do you think, Yan?

I appreciate

your proposition, Your Majesty.

Unfortunately,

I have enlisted

Mu Zhuohua

as the ambassador to receive
the Northern Liang diplomatic corps.

They are arriving soon,

so a sudden change of staff might...

An ambassador

represents our national image,

and it shall not be taken lightly.

Yan,

just because she is

the first female Tanhua

doesn't mean
you should make an exception for her.

Your Majesty,

I will not jeopardize
our national pride.

I nominated her

because

she has proven to be quite capable.

I'm just worried about you.

You're in charge
of the diplomatic reception.

Mu Zhuohua is inexperienced, after all.

If something goes awry,

you will be held liable too.

I understand.

My uncle traded his military feats

so that women were allowed
to partake in the examination again.

You worked tirelessly

and became the Tanhua.

Yet

everything went down the drain
because of this farce.

If it weren't for Lord Ding,

I wouldn't have had the chance
to take the examination.

I am already full of appreciation

that he was willing

to look past the gender difference.

If I can no longer be a teacher,

so be it.

I will do my best to pass
the Ministry of Rites' examination

and serve our nation.

How wonderful.

I believe he is taking over
the Ministry of Rites for the moment

due to Northern Liang.

He's a staunch supporter
of female empowerment,

so he won't let the ministers
give you a hard time.

It's a pity

that I don't have any sisters.

How I wish to have a younger sister

like you.

If you don't mind,

you can view me as your younger sister.

I shall look up to you
as my elder sister.

No, even better
than a biological sister.

My other sisters

don't like me anyway.

Then call me Jiao.

I dare not.

If the Dowager Empress overhears that,

she will think
that I'm currying favor with you.

The Dowager Empress

won't acknowledge anyone

without a noble title.

Your Highness.

Her Highness is getting inebriated.

It's getting late now.

Should I have the coachmen
send you back?

No need, Miss Man.

The coachman I hired is right outside.

I should ask someone to escort you.

Thank you.

Are you all right, Young Lady?

Young Lady.

Isn't this supposed to be a tea party?

Why did you drink liquor?

You won't understand.

Tea

makes you sober.

But liquor

makes you real.

Liquor

pulls us closer.

Young Lady.

His Lordship?

Your Lordship.

The indolence.

Your Lordship.

You imbibed?

I had a nice talk with Princess Roujia,

so I had a few too many.

So you drank your senses away

while His Lordship stuck his neck out
for you.

Your Lordship, I know

that you do look after me.

Let me treat you to a meal
as a thank-you.

Your Lordship, give me a chance.

Come on, Your Lordship.

Juli, prepare a feast.

And good wine too.

Come on, Your Lordship.

Here, a toast to you, Your Lordship.

Thank you for what you've done for me.

Your Lordship,

why the long face?

Make sure the reception
of the Northern Liang diplomatic corps

goes smoothly.

Don't make any mistake,

lest anyone make a fuss about it.

Worry not, Your Lordship.

I told you
that I would share your burden.

You have my word.

I have read Northern Liang's literature

and studied their language.

Writing is still a challenge,

but I can read.

No need to go
to Hanlin Academy tomorrow.

Come to my place.

I shall tutor you in person.

You will work as a political observer
in the Ministry of Rites.

If the reception
is a resounding success,

you will be promoted
to Primary Sixth-Rank Administrator.

Your Lordship,

you're the best minister there is.

It is such an honor

to work under you.

Here, a toast.

Just how much did you drink today?

Your Lordship,

I know

you could have had an easier life.

But to give

those 30,000 soldiers the truth
they were withheld,

you work day and night.

Personally,

I don't have that level of courage.

That's why I admire you.

I want to help the people too.

I guess

you could say
that we share the same goal.

Is this you speaking your mind
after a few drinks?

Your Lordship,

I have always been honest

with you.

No matter how rocky your path is,

I will be there to walk it with you.

Here, Your Lordship.

You're still carrying

the jade pendant.

It looks nice.

Just like

its former owner.

Your Lordship,

there are scratches

on the pendant.

Did it...

Did it go to war with you?

Not only that.

It took an arrow for me once.

The scratches are the proof.

What a precious keepsake.

I will safeguard it.

Carry it with you.

It shall be your protective charm.

Okay.

Young Lady.

Here.

Your Lordship.

You made this?

In this difficult life,

we all need a little trick
to sweeten it.

Your Lordship, unbeknownst to you,

Juli likes snacks.

Back in my home,
she wouldn't have enough to eat.

So we would smuggle some ingredients

and cook in our chamber.

I fancy myself

as someone

competitive.

So of course,

my cooking skill is above average.

Here, Your Lordship.

Try it.

Afraid that it might be poisoned?

I'll eat it first, then.

Yummy.

So yummy.

Look, Your Lordship.

No poison.

I'll help myself.

Here you go.

Do you like it?

It's just as good
as those from Yipin Bakery, right?

Juli told me

that if I ever wanted
to quit my position,

we could move to a rustic town

and open my own bakery.

I can feed myself with that.

Did you study all these years

just to become a baker?

When you returned,

you were holding a box.

I suppose you brought snacks

to see Roujia.

She loved them.

Her Highness and I
wish we had met sooner.

We get along so well.

Your Lordship,

let's drink.

Are you this casual too

in front of Princess Roujia?

Your Lordship,

Her Highness is so down-to-earth.

Yet I respect her

a lot.

I will not be frivolous.

Maybe I am a touch frivolous

when I'm with you.

Just a touch.

That means you don't

respect me at all?

No, not at all.

No.

It's...

It's just

friendly bantering.

Your Lordship,

if I ever behave something rude
in front of you,

that's because

you spoil me.

You're so nice.

Your Lordship.

You protect me, spoil me,

and give me money.

You're so nice to me.

You're even better than my father!

I wouldn't want

to have you as my daughter.

You want a daughter?

I can help you with that.

I can give you a daughter.

♪The water hides the reflection
of the full moon♪

♪Its light cascades upon your face♪

♪In this vast galaxy,
your eyes sparkle like the white snow♪

How?

♪The night rain wakes up the sparrow♪

♪As the young student
became an official♪

I will do my best

to help you.

♪Your endless beauty♪

♪Accompanies me through my years♪

You are drunk.

Yet you remember

to say the words I like to hear.

I don't just say it.

I mean it.

It's not a lie.

What if I weren't a lord

but a commoner?

Would you still treat me the same?

When I first saw you,

I thought you were

a male prostitute
in Xiaoqin Pleasure House.

I still saved you,

didn't I?

♪Looking back at this world
after a long journey♪

That's right.

You never look down
on people with inferior status.

Even toward the aging entertainers

in Xiaoqin Pleasure House,

you treat them with kindness.

If I weren't Lord Ding,

would you

take off your mask

and show me your true self?

♪Accompanies me through my years♪

Yes.

♪Countless words and expressions♪

♪Cannot compare to our shared journey♪

♪Your endless beauty♪

♪Surpasses even the palaces of heaven♪

♪With you by my side♪

♪I quietly wait
for challenges to fade away♪

♪For our good old times♪

Your Lordship...

♪I wish to trade my arduous journey
for a wish♪

Don't get drunk before others again.

♪The journey is long♪

♪Can I be spared more time?♪

♪Wondrous scenery♪

♪Is beyond moving poems♪

(Memorial Tablet of Beloved Mother, Xing)

(Mingde Gate)

(Jiao.)

(Young Roujia. Border Defender Princess,
Southern Chen First Princess)

I will bring you to Jiangnan.

It is a beautiful place.

You'll have more fun there
than in the capital.

(I will always stay by your side,
Your Highness.)

Your Highness.

Your Highness, are you all right?

Nothing.

It's just a dream.

Young Lady, you're awake.

Juli,

I was drunk yesterday.

Did I do something outrageous?

No, I guess.

Lord Ding was very happy

when he left.

Make sure the reception
of the Northern Liang diplomatic corps

goes smoothly.

Don't make any mistake,

lest anyone make a fuss about it.

No need to go

to Hanlin Academy tomorrow.

Come to my place.

I shall tutor you in person.

Right. I recall

that His Lordship

told me to come to him

because he would teach me
the Northern Liang language today.

Bring me my robe.

Okay.

I'm running late.

Your Lordship,

pardon my tardiness. I drank too much.

Please punish me.

You did

more than that.

Did I behave inappropriately

in my stupor?

You remember nothing?

I can only remember

that you said you would teach me
the Northern Liang language in person.

I'll be studious.

I won't let you down.

Don't be late again.

Noted.

Your Lordship,
what are we studying today?

You will stay in my study to learn

common words in Northern Liang.

You are

to memorize 100 words this morning.

There will be a test this afternoon.

Yes, Your Lordship.

I will work hard.

See you, Your Lordship.

Zhimo,

you don't have to follow
His Lordship today?

Zhijian is on duty today.

Where is the study?

Come with me.

I'll ask Juli

to send us some good food this noon.

Young Lady, have this.

Here.

Zhimo, have some more.

This one is delicious.

I'm full.

All right.

Enjoy your meal.

I'll head back to the study.

(Northern Liang Linguistics)

(Xuanzheng Hall)

(Ministry of Revenue)

Greetings, Your Highness.

I was looking for you.

The Northern Liang diplomatic corps
will arrive soon.

The Ministry of Revenue
should send out a representative.

I nominated you.

Thank you, Your Highness.

No need to thank me.

The management of accommodation
falls under our ministry.

You

shall keep your eyes peeled.

Don't let them pull dirty tricks.

Yes, Your Highness.

You are my most trusted man.

So I have great expectations of you.

Thank you, Your Highness.

Your faith in me

will not be misplaced.

The language of Northern Liang
has a different orthography

from ours.

Here.

Our characters

are tidy and organized.

But in Northern Liang...

♪The water hides the reflection
of the full moon♪

their characters are cursive.

♪Its light cascades upon your face♪

♪In this vast galaxy,
your eyes sparkle like the white snow♪

♪The night rain wakes up the sparrow♪

♪As the young student
became an official♪

(His Lordship's agarwood perfume
is mesmerizing.)

♪Afraid of adding more twists and turns♪

Why are you spacing out?

♪Your endless beauty♪

Nothing, Your Lordship.

♪Accompanies me through my years♪

Focus.

Here.

♪Cannot compare to our shared journey♪

♪Your endless beauty♪

♪Surpasses even the palaces of heaven♪

Like this, Your Lordship?

♪With you by my side♪

Look.

♪I quietly wait
for challenges to fade away♪

♪For our good old times♪

♪I wish to trade my arduous journey
for a wish♪

♪The journey is long♪

♪Can I be spared more time?♪

♪Wondrous scenery♪

♪Is beyond moving poems♪

♪Before all beauties ebb away♪

♪I want to safeguard my little wish♪

♪The fleeting moments
throughout the day♪

♪And also the tranquil ages♪

Let me give it a try, Your Lordship.

Zhimo told me

that you didn't eat much today.

I wanted to memorize the vocabulary,

so I didn't have any appetite.

Come and eat with me.

I don't want you to complain

that I starve you.

Sure.

What an honor

to dine with you, Your Lordship.

♪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♪