All language subtitles for EP22_ 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 22=

(This is a work of fiction.)

Lord Ding's flute playing

was once renowned in the capital.

How about performing

a duet with Yunyun?

I believe the music
will be pleasing to the ear.

If Your Lordship
didn't bring your flute,

I can offer this Lingxi flute as a gift.

As they say,
a treasured sword for a hero.

This Lingxi flute will not be a waste

if it's in your hands.

Today is the Tongxin Festival.

Miss Sun has been infatuated
with Lord Ding for many years.

For her to give him this flute
at this moment,

I'm afraid she's trying
to establish a connection.

Miss Sun is the daughter
of the wealthiest family in the capital.

She almost became the Consort Ding
in the past.

You could say they're rekindling
their relationship.

Miss Sun unexpectedly
has genuine feelings for Lord Ding.

Their social statuses
are also compatible.

You're right.

I believe they will get married soon.

They're both gifted and attractive,
it's bound to work.

They're a match made in Heaven.

Zhijian,

fetch my flute.

(Duyou)

Everything relies on fate.

As for this Lingxi flute,
I'm not meant to own it.

I only love the one in my hand.

No amount of wealth can compare

to what my heart desires.

(Duyou)

Sitting alone languidly
in the bamboo groove,

plucking the strings while singing.

Your Majesty,

I couldn't help

but play a tune

when I saw this flute.

Please forgive me, Your Majesty.

It's all right.

Your skill has become even more refined.

Your Majesty.

While in Jiangzuo, I heard

this year's Tanhua, Mu Zhuohua,

is an exceptionally talented lady

and she's good at writing poetry.

I wonder if we're fortunate enough

to appreciate
one of Tanhua Mu's great works today.

What could Miss Sun's intention be?

Don't worry.

Since Miss Mu is a Tanhua,

her skills in poetry and literature
must be remarkable.

Makes sense.

Uncle,

could Miss Sun have been deceived?

Mu Zhuohua may excel
in various areas of learning.

But only her poetry

is truly unbearable.

Deceived?

That's unlikely.

Grandmother,

I invited Official Mu
as a distinguished guest.

She has been busy
with state affairs lately

and hardly has any leisure.

Coincidentally, you wanted
to celebrate Tongxin Festival

with a feast.

So I intended to use this as an excuse

for her to come here for some leisure.

How could we burden her
with scholarly matters?

It's not as serious as you've put it.

It's only putting a poem together.

How is this a scholarly matter?

His Majesty often praises her talents

in front of me.

Writing a poem quickly and effortlessly

must be a piece of cake for her.

What do you think, Ms. Mu?

I...

Since Your Majesty has requested,

how could I dare to decline?

Currently, the lotus flowers
are in full bloom.

I'll use the lotus as the theme then.

"Standing in the clear lotus pond,

grace that surpasses all.

If you ask what possessions I have,

they are the lotus seeds
and lotus roots."

Is this the poem of the current Tanhua?

Am I too lacking

to understand it?

Is this some kind
of new school of thought?

Do you understand it?

No, I don't.

That poem sounds odd.

Forgive me for my lack of talent.

My poems have always been like this.

It's different from what I had expected.

Accessible and easy to understand.

Common yet elegant.

It's very close to daily life.

Uncle, you're right.

A poem with only four lines.

Ms. Mu, you're truly quick-witted.

So that's how it's interpreted.

It's actually not bad.

Does His Lordship enjoy sloppy poetry?

Zhuohua,

I'm truly sorry about that.

I invited you so you could relax.

But I ended up causing you trouble.

Your Highness, please don't say that.

My skill in composing poetry

is really lacking.

What's there to hide?

No one is perfect, right?

It's precisely
because of this missing piece

that makes it human.

Your way of thinking is quite unique.

Yet, it makes sense.

Even the full moon has its waxing

and waning phases.

That's what keeps it interesting.

Your Highness, watch the steps.

Miss Sun.

How long do you plan
on following me around?

My Lord, forgive me

for bothering you.

It's just...

It's just that I've admired you
for seven years.

I couldn't help my feelings...

Miss Sun.

Not all seeds can sprout

and not all flowering plants bear fruit.

Miss Sun from the Sun family
is indeed elegant and talented.

She and Uncle are also well-matched
in terms of their backgrounds.

What's rare

is her sincere devotion to Uncle.

Mr. Shen,

I heard on the Tongxin Festival

that young men and women
from Southern Chen exchange gifts.

So did you come
to Princess's Residence today

to give me a gift?

Princess Jing'an,

I have already made it clear.

I came today to seek an audience
with Princess Roujia.

You really don't know
how to take a joke.

But it's all right.

Giving you one is the same.

Your Highness,
you might have misunderstood.

In Southern Chen,

I am not allowed to accept gifts.

Not allowed to accept gifts?
Not even on Tongxin Festival?

You're quite dull, aren't you?

Your Highness,
would you like some snacks?

Greetings, Your Highness.

I've prepared a gift for you today.

I hope you can accept it.

It's all right.

Princess Jing'an,

Princess Roujia and Official Shen
have important matters to discuss.

Shall I have someone send you back?

This gift holds

special significance for you.

Don't you want to open it
and take a look?

I can't believe you actually...

As long as Your Highness likes it.

Well,

I shall take my leave.

Official Shen.

It's been a while
since we last played weiqi together.

Perhaps

we could play one round?

Sure.

Look.

What do you think?

I've chosen a good gift, haven't I?

It's a signature dish from Yipin Bakery.

I waited in line
for a long time to get it.

Let me see yours.

Did you spy on what I bought?

His Lordship gave you a day off

to celebrate the festival.

Yet, you came here

to give her a pork knuckle as a gift.

You two are even eating together.

Young Lady said
food is the people's top priority.

What's wrong with eating?

I think it's good.

All right, then.

In any case, lovers' festivals

aren't my cup of tea.

It doesn't matter what you eat.

Your happiness is all that matters.

You can keep on eating.

I'll just watch.

Go on.

Eat up.

Great.

Today has been quite fruitful.

When have I ever not given you money?

Not at all.

My Lord, my livelihood depends on you.

My Lord,

we found him.

Come with me.

My Lord.

Today is Imperial Physician Zhao's
rest day.

This is Imperial Physician Lu.

Official Mu.

(Imperial Physician Lu of Southern Chen)

(Imperial Physician Lu of Southern Chen)
General Xue fell off a cliff.

His meridians are all damaged

and his blood circulation is blocked.

That's why he remains unconscious.

Imperial Physician Lu,

do you have a way to save him?

To bring him back from near-death,

only the Snow Dust Pill
can make that happen.

But there's no more Snow Dust Pill.

I heard you also possess
exceptional acupuncture skills.

It's only for something minor.

I just administered acupuncture
a moment ago

and managed to hold onto
General Xue's last breath.

For the current plan,

Official Mu and I
will take turns applying acupuncture

to get rid of blood stasis.

At least it will have some effect.

Then I'll leave it to both of you.

All right.

What?

You're saying Miss Sun
went to the printing house

to buy my selected poems?

What's so appealing
about my selected poems?

I don't know.

Mr. Xu, the bookstore owner,
said the same thing.

He said that too?

How could he insult me like this?

But, Young Lady,

isn't that the truth?

Well, that's true.

Then what did Miss Sun say?

She said she just wants
to buy your selected poems

to study them.

Study?

Young Lady,

is there something wrong

with Miss Sun's judgment?

How about this?

Juli,

as for the money,

we definitely can't let others
profit from it.

Go back and tell Mr. Xu this.

Tell him

that I will personally compile
the selected poems

and won't have any help.

We'll then freely earn the money

from him and Miss Sun.

(Sun's Residence)

Yunyun,

when did you become so studious?

You sure are improving yourself.

Yunqian,

come here.

Help me understand
the meaning of these poetry lines.

Sure.

Isn't this written by Ms. Mu?

Ms. Mu's handwriting is quite nice.

It's good for making it

a calligraphy model.

I'm not copying her handwriting.

I want to learn something
from her poetry.

You want to learn her style of writing?

Help me take a look.

All right.

"Pairs of magpies and turtledoves,

I am in Xizhou.

Where is the elegance and charm?

It's all like a dream."

This playful poetry by Ms. Mu

is becoming more interesting.

Look at this.

"None of my business."
[*an acrostic]

(None of My Business)

She'll give you a hard time

for teasing her like this.

I'm an official of the Ministry of Revenue
who works from dawn till dusk.

I have no dealings

with a noble lady like her.

She won't have a chance to mess with me.

Mother,

I met His Lordship first.

Don't worry.

I've dealt with those who kidnapped you.

I'll have someone send you home.

My daughter traveled all this way

so she can become Consort Ding,

not to be mistreated.

(Mrs. Sun, wife of Sun Ru)

(Mrs. Sun, wife of Sun Ru)
So what if Mu Zhuohua

(Mrs. Sun, wife of Sun Ru)
is the Ministry of Revenue's director?

She's still a country bumpkin.

I'll enter the palace to meet
with Dowager Empress

and request her intervention.

Mother,

Dowager Empress

has done a lot for me.

How could I

possibly burden her further?

So you mean...

Mother,

this is between Mu Zhuohua and me.

I've received education
from esteemed teachers since young.

Regarding intellectual skills,
I won't be inferior to her.

I intend to compete with her head-on.

(Ministry of Revenue)

Official Li.

Thank you.

Greetings, Lord Ding.

Ms. Mu, you're also here.

That's not her.

I'm Yunyun
from the Sun family of Jiangzuo.

In the future, I'll be observing affairs
at the Ministry of Revenue.

I respectfully seek advice
on matters of court,

(Official Song of the Ministry of Revenue)
and I hope you won't hesitate

(Official Song of the Ministry of Revenue)
to offer guidance.

Sun family of Jiangzuo?

I wonder what your connection
to Minister Sun is.

He's my father.

So you're Minister Sun's daughter?

So this is the one

who has admired Lord Ding for years?

She has fulfilled her wish then?

Truly elegant and dignified as rumored.

Indeed.

A perfect match

for Lord Ding.

Exactly.

Here, have some tea.

Official Li.

Good morning, gentlemen.

Good morning, Ms. Mu.

Ms. Mu, good morning.

Ms. Mu,

that's Observer Sun, who just joined
the Ministry of Revenue.

Let's continue enjoying our tea.

Sun Yunyun, why are you here?

Mu,

you've finally come.
I've been waiting for you.

I suppose you arrived earlier.

It's because I had the fortune

to be traveling alongside Lord Ding.

Mu, have you had breakfast?

If not,

I have some here.

It's the pastries
His Lordship offered earlier.

No, thanks.

Observer Sun, you can enjoy them.

My Lord,

I personally made these pastries.

Would you like to try them?

Why are you laughing?

Did I say something wrong?

As a newcomer,

you can point it out to me.

It's nothing.

Something amusing

came to mind, that's all.

Do you find me foolish?

And you're unwilling to enlighten me?

Observer Sun, you're not foolish.

But too clever for your own good.

Why do you say so?

I don't understand.

It's nothing.

You'll understand in due time.

Please excuse me.

Is Ms. Mu not happy about this?

After all, she has been
the only female official here.

Now, there's another noble lady here.

That's impossible.

Ms. Mu is someone
who looks at the big picture.

She's not that narrow-minded.

I guess

the family you're born into
plays a crucial role in life.

I agree with you.

That's the Sun family of Jiangzuo.

Haven't you heard?

When the Zhous of the north
and the Suns of the south

are no longer in their place,

the world might even change.

This poem...

This poem is truly marvelous!

It's unique

and self-contained.

Observer Sun, who are you praising

so highly?

This is Mu's poem.

Every word and phrase is original
and not overused.

Unlike me, with limited knowledge,

I can only follow the rhyme

and use a few allusions

to write some verses about what happens
in the ladies' chambers.

Unlike Mu, who is incredibly talented

and even has a collection of poems.

Observer Sun, your taste is...

It's certainly unconventional.

Ordinary people

can't appreciate Mu's poetry.

I wondered why that eunuch

was so persistent in pestering me.

He claimed an admirer was willing
to pay a high price for poems.

It turns out

it was you
who secretly admired my talent.

Observer Sun,

you could've just come directly to me.

Why let someone else profit
from the increase in price?

I originally planned
to seek guidance from Mu.

But you're busy with official duties.

You were also rushing
even during lunch hour.

How can you find time
to fulfill my small wish?

You're right.

But since you're humbly
seeking guidance,

I can't disappoint you.

Observer Sun,

do you understand the chapter

I just explained?

Yes, I do.

Good. Then explain it to me.

What about explaining the second chapter?

"Admiring myself
in the water's reflection,

yet wondering who will receive
these plucked flowers.

Spring..."

Observer Sun,

have you memorized the second chapter?

Do you remember it?

Mu,

you see, it's getting late.

How about we call it a day?

Very well.

We'll continue tomorrow.

Mu,

I heard that,
during the Floral Poetry Gathering,

your peony poem

was led by a wide margin,

displaying remarkable elegance.

Many even thought

it was composed by Lord Ding.

Is that true?

Yes.

Not only did Lord Ding not blame me,

but he also praised my poetic talent

and my excellent poem.

Afterward, he had a long conversation
with me through the night

and even offered to finance

my poetry collection.

Absolute nonsense!

Observer Sun,

everyone has left.

Aren't you tired

of pretending?

Mu, you've misunderstood.

I heard

that His Lordship greatly appreciates
your talent.

That's why I'm eager to learn from you.

I may be His Lordship's
childhood sweetheart.

But we were separated for many years.

I don't know
if his preferences have changed.

But

Lord Ding is known
for his deep emotional commitment.

Whether it's people or objects,

he likes to keep them close.

Like his Mingguang Armor,

the one he wore
on his first war expedition.

Even though His Majesty rewarded him
with a new one,

he still wears that old one.

Have you seen him dressed in armor,

leading the troops into battle?

I haven't seen him in an armor.

But I've seen him

without clothes.

Come on,
let me administer the acupuncture.

You're ridiculous!

Mu Zhuohua

surely says whatever she pleases.

She'll

tarnish Your Lordship's reputation
sooner or later.

This lady sure is troublesome.

Young Lady, you're back.

Young Lady, what's the matter?

Was it a tiring day?

Not at all.

That moneybag came.

The way she tries to make others jealous

is hardly impressive.

I'm curious to see

what tricks she'll pull tomorrow.

I haven't seen him dressed in an armor,

but I've seen him

without clothes.

Mu Zhuohua,

you've crossed the line.

(Ministry of Revenue)

Ms. Mu,

your document regarding Jiangnan
dues today.

Minister Xu has been asking for it
for a while now.

All right,
I'll definitely submit it today.

Fifty-five dan of grains.

Fifty...

Official Mu, let's have lunch together.

Sure. I love the food
from the Ministry of Revenue.

Let's go.

This way, please.

(Ministry of Revenue)
(Who messed with my document?)

What's the matter, Ms. Mu?

Official Li, look at this.

How did this happen?

What do we do?

Minister Xu is about to arrive.

I don't know

who could have done this.

I...

Ms. Mu.

The document
regarding Ministry of Revenue's allocation

for Jiangnan's grains and funds.

Have you finished sorting it out?

(Official Xu, Minister of Revenue of Southern Chen)

(Official Xu, Minister of Revenue of Southern Chen)
I need it now. Those from Wende Hall

(Official Xu, Minister of Revenue of Southern Chen)
are asking for it.

Minister Xu,

I...

I had gotten it all ready.

But I don't know

why it suddenly turned out like this.

Show it to me.

How could you modify the document

meant for His Majesty in such a manner?

You...

I...

Ms. Mu, you...

Minister Xu,

I also prepared a copy of this document.

Please take a look
and see if it can be used.

This...

This...

Observer Sun,

how did you manage to do this?

When all of you were busy,

it was only natural for me to work hard

to keep up with your pace.

Are you upset
that I'm being meddlesome, Ms. Mu?

But I only wanted to help.

Observer Sun,

do you know why Minister Xu

assigned me the task

of organizing Jiangnan's
relief funds and supplies?

Why?

Because I was there
during the disaster relief in Jiangnan.

In the entire Ministry of Revenue,

only I know this matter best.

Others wouldn't be able
to draft such documents.

She's from the Sun family.

That's enough.

Since we have a complete document,

I can go to the palace
to answer His Majesty.

Yes, of course.

We must thank Observer Sun
for her hard work

in assisting me.

I'll continue to do my best.

However, I also come from Jiangnan.

I do know something
about the situation there.

Is that so?

If so, do you know

how much farmland crops were lost

in the counties
affected by the disaster in Jiangnan?

I...

I only recently arrived here.

How strange.

I clearly placed

the household registration documents here.

Ms. Mu!

Ms. Mu, where are you?

Ms. Mu,

I can't find you anywhere.

You see.

Official Li has something
to discuss with you.

(Just stay inside for the night.)

(No one will be able to hear you)

(no matter what you do.)

(This is what you get
from trying to compete with me.)

How did you get out?

How did I get out?

Through the window, of course.

Don't you know

all the buildings in the Six Ministries

have doors and windows?

Do you think
it's your family's woodshed?

You little mischief-maker.

Why didn't I think of that?

How foolish of me.

(To get her out of His Lordship's sight,)

(I need to put in more effort.)

(I should let her know)

(that her existence is meaningless)

(with me around.)

Observer Sun,

what are you up to this time?

Ms. Mu,

I'm here to apologize.

Observer Sun, please don't joke around.

Please put it down.

Ms. Mu, after you drink this cup of tea,

we'll stop quarreling from now on.
Is that all right?

Let me drink this first.

Observer Sun, can you pour
another cup for Ms. Mu?

No need.

Thank you very much.

Observer Fang.

Yes, Official Mu.

Have you seen Official Li?

He's in the toilet.

I wonder if Official Li ate

something unclean.

He's gone to the outhouse three times

in an hour.

I see.

Official Li.

Official Li,

could you take a look at my document?

Just do it as you suggested.

As you suggested, Ms. Mu.

Hold on.

Maybe our superiors...

Are you all right?

Observer Sun,

come with me.

♪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♪