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"Simply One Song" - Hu Zhengjun

♫ Fortunately, I can't get what I want ♫

♫ The sky returns one night and the world is already in song ♫

♫ Unattainable in this life ♫

♫ It's an honor to have the privilege of parting ways at the end of the world ♫

♫ Heaven wishes for eternity, and people cherish the expanse ♫

♫ Not far from her, but nowhere near ♫

♫ The sky is turbulent, the finale about a hundred years later ♫

♫ Fortunately, my longing finally turns into a song ♫

♫ The leaving person waves and the shadow smiles, racing all night through the vast sky ♫

♫ The trees of tranquility have not yet disappeared ♫

♫ Tears of the kind-hearted never cease to disappear ♫

♫ But they never stop ♫

​♫ Fortunately, the vast sky is wide open ♫

♫ I think and yearn for one night, I don't dare seek to grow old ♫

♫ There is no need to explain much in this world ♫

♫ If the heartache remains, it'll never stop ♫

♫ How? ♫

[Nancheng Banquet]

[Episode 13]

Tianjiao will come to pick you up in three days.

You are just performing at the Wei Mansion, return at the time between 9:00 to 11:00 p.m.

Our people will meet you on your way back.

All the routes after leaving the city have been handed over to Uncle Lei.

Uncle Lei will escort you away.

Then everyone will just think that you were kidnapped by bandits on your way back to the city.

The body will be discovered in the suburbs of the city ten days later.

Chu Yue.

I won't go.

You're chatting.

Boss, I was afraid you'd get hungry from talking too much.

So, I brought some snacks over for you.

There's some already here, I didn't even notice.

Get out.

Get out.

Okay.

Having you evacuate is for your own good.

In the past, when you came to see me, A'Cheng was always with you.

Now, such an important matter.

Why entrust it to an outsider?

You really treat him differently.

Since you already know, I won't hide it from you.

He indeed stands out from the rest; he's different from everyone else.

Brother Yan, is there really no room for discussion?

The wine today is really good, isn't it?

As long as you're happy.

You are always so good.

What were you talking about?

Tell me about it.

The courtesan of Yunshao Bureau.

I think she's not as beautiful as me.

- Greetings, Your Majesty. - Commander Yan, why did you only just arrive?

Does Your Majesty need me for something?

A matter, a big matter.

Then let's talk inside.

No, it's alright to talk here too.

Okay.

Xiao Qiangzi's injuries are almost healed, right?

Almost.

Commander Yan, what do you think of Xiao Qiangzi?

Your Majesty, why do you suddenly ask?

Do you suspect something wrong with Xiao Qiangzi?

No, I'm just asking casually.

Why would Your Majesty be so concerned about a minor eunuch?

No, it's just that I feel…

Right, Commander Yan, do you think Xiao Qiangzi

is different from the other eunuchs?

Has the Emperor discovered Fu Xiao's secret?

Does Your Majesty think he is different from the other eunuchs?

No, they are all the same.

Your Majesty, what is it?

I have had many troubles recently.

Why don't you accompany me for a walk?

Okay.

No wonder His Majesty asked that just now.

Don't let your hair down when you're in the room.

What if someone else sees you?

There's no one else here.

Aren't we in the room?

Even in the room, you shouldn't let your hair down.

All right, I'll listen to you.

I have a small question for you.

Who is prettier, me or Chu Yue?

Chu Yue.

What if I wear women's clothes?

Even if you wear women's clothes, Chu Yue is still more beautiful than you.

Don't go.

Who embroidered this?

Give it…

Why are you so nervous?

Chu Yue embroidered it, right?

You always carry it with you?

Give it back to me.

You keep it even though it's burned.

Shut your mouth.

Yan Changyun, I've been so good to you.

Now I'm not even as good as this purse, right?

It's even better.

You can embroider?

My mother insisted that I learn.

She said that a girl who doesn't learn needlework can't get married when she grows up.

What did you embroider here?

Yam flowers.

Yam purse.

This truly is one of a kind in the whole world.

What's wrong with Yam?

Don't you find the Yam I give you delicious?

Of course.

Then that settles it.

Once I am done embroidering it, I will give it to you as a betrothal gift.

Okay.

Once you accept my betrothal gift, you will belong to me.

[Account Scroll]

He's a woman.

It's very inconvenient to have a woman stay with the Thousand Feather Guards.

Perhaps I should issue an imperial decree to bring her into the harem.

No. No.

Xiao Qiangzi is already unpopular in the palace.

Grand Empress Dowager also has her reservations about her.

What if Grand Empress Dowager sets her sight on her again?

She probably wouldn't believe that her entering the Imperial Palace disguised as a man was an accident.

Still, let's keep her with the Thousand Feather Guards. Right?

A girl has gone to great lengths to come to the Imperial Palace.

Coming to my side, accompanying me, taking care of me,

dispelling my worries, and silently protecting me.

What is this?

This is love.

That's right, this is love.

It's so heavy. Is there anyone who can help me?

Is there anyone who can give me a hand?

Xiao Qiangzi, I'll help you.

- No need. - Don't mention it.

You've worked too hard. Is there anything else to do?

No.

Try this.

Tasty, give me more.

Delicious.

- Do you want more? - No.

Bring the plate here, I'll give you some.

Why don't you try this one?

I'm full.

This isn't like you, Xiao Qiangzi.

Don't you usually eat three steamed buns?

Who said that? My regular food intake is just this little.

Moreover, I don't like to eat steamed buns.

Moreover, I don't like to eat steamed buns.

I like to eat buns with thin skin and lots of filling.

I know.

Greetings, Your Majesty!

Dispense with the formalities.

Thank you, Your Majesty.

Xiao Qiangzi, you must dislike the Thousand Feather Guard's food.

So, I have specially prepared your favorite dish.

Bring it here.

Is there more?

Xiao Qiangzi, have a taste.

It's delicious, isn't it?

It's really sweet. You try it, too.

Thank you, Your Majesty.

You're welcome. Eat more.

Raise your hand higher, quickly.

Faster, go.

Put some strength into it.

Again, stand firm in horse stance, hand raised high.

Once more.

Are you all right?

How…?

Stop.

You should punch like this. Watch.

The center of gravity is stable now.

Your Majesty, I have something very important to tell you.

But could we have Commander Yan help keep watch for a bit?

What matter?

How can we talk about such an important matter here?

We must go to your bedroom.

Commander Yan, do me a favor.

Yan Changyun had me guard the door for him and Chu Yue a few days ago.

Today, I'm making you stand guard as well, to annoy you.

Let's see if you dare ignore me.

Xiao Qiangzi, don't you have a secret you wanted to tell me?

What's the matter?

Xiao Qiangzi.

Your Majesty, I have been training with the Thousand Feather Guards these days,

and haven't had time to accompany you.

That's why I want to be with you today.

Then why did you have Commander Yan stand guard at the door?

With Commander Yan outside, it's safe.

You're so thoughtful.

It's so hot; have someone remove the stove.

Someone, come.

Your Majesty, today I just want to be alone with you.

Okay.

It's really too hot; I'll take off my cloak.

Your Majesty, what are you doing?

Your Majesty, what are you doing?

It's unseemly.

Xiao Qiangzi, wipe your sweat.

- No need. - Aren't you hot?

I'm not hot.

Let me wipe it for you.

What are you doing?

Xiao Qiangzi!

We're having a friendly competition.

I'm freezing to death.

Too much water boiled; it's wasteful if not used.

Not eating again?

Tired of this; I want to eat steamed buns.

"Tired of it; I want to eat steamed buns."

- There are actually still steamed buns left? - If you want to eat, take them yourself.

Quick, take a few more.

- Where are the buns? - They're gone.

- Where are the buns? - They're gone.

No steamed buns today.

Boss, where did you get those steamed buns?

Commander Yan, what do you mean by this?

It's cold; I'm afraid you'll catch a chill.

Aren't you cold?

No.

Commander Yan, are you cold?

No.

Are you playing the ploy of "injuring yourself to gain the enemy's trust" with me?

Aren't you ignoring me?

Then why are you covering me with a quilt and still caring for me?

Because you are…

Because of what?

Because you are a member of the Thousand Feather Guards.

Wrong.

I'll give you one more chance.

Because you're mine.

You're not angry anymore?

When have I, such a magnanimous person, ever gotten angry?

I just can't stand your pretense; what are you pretending for?

[Yunshao Bureau] Boss, please wrap these two up for me.

All right.

Come and see these sachet pendants.

Mom, rest assured.

This time, going to Duke Wei's residence, I shall return from 9:00 to 11:00 p.m.

Take good care of the young lady.

Yes.

Go ahead.

You are not from Duke Wei's residence.

My Lord Xiao invites you to come to his house for a chat.

I have been invited by the Wei Residence.

Changing the itinerary is indeed improper.

My lord will not take up much of your time.

Mom, please convey to Lord Wei that the Xiao residence extends an invitation.

- Are you ready? - Everything is ready.

Uncle Lei, I still have some worries.

No need to worry; the young master has already made arrangements for Chu Yue.

This is bad; Chu Yue has been taken away by Xiao Quan.

What?

Quick, dispense with the formalities.

In recent days, I, Xiao, have been unwell.

The doctor has advised against going out.

But I miss the sound of Miss Chu Yue's zither very much.

Therefore, I have specifically invited you to come and visit my residence.

I am also thankful that you're willing to honor us with your presence.

It is Chu Yue's honor to be favored by Lord Xiao.

It would not be too much for Chu Yue to play the zither for you for three days.

It's just that Lord Xiao's invitation today is indeed rather sudden.

Moreover, since Chu Yue has already agreed to Duke Wei's residence, if I don't go…

Not going to the Duke Wei Residence is of no harm.

Miss Chu Yue is skilled in zither music.

There is an ancient zither in my residence that does not sound quite right.

I would like to ask you to take a look.

- Servants! - I'm here!

Lead her there.

Yes.

Please.

Xue Ying,

Lei Bao was indeed a famous general under Duke Ding, Qin Wenzhong.

Now, his biological daughter is in my hands.

The remnants of Guanyou will inevitably come out to rescue her.

[Yunshao Bureau]

- Young Master Wei, you have arrived. - Where is Chu Yue?

Chu Yue was just taken away by Lord Xiao's men.

This is bad. Let's go.

Your servant pays respects to the Grand Empress Dowager.

Grand Empress Dowager, may you be forever joyous and boundless.

Where is His Majesty?

I don't know.

Look at my craftsmanship, it truly is impeccable.

It's much better than that shabby sachet hidden by Yan Changyun.

Look how harmonious these colors are.

Look how innovative this idea for the Yam is.

These thread ends…

Aren't they just gone like this?

Yan Changyun.

Once you take my sachet, then you belong to me.

From now on, you are not allowed to spend money on other young ladies.

Otherwise, I will…

Nanny Xi, what brings you here?

Grand Empress Dowager requests your presence.

Xiao Qiangzi, come with me,

so we don't have to take action.

If the Grand Empress Dowager has summoned, naturally, I must go.

Allow me to tidy up first.

No need to tidy up. Take her away!

[Civil and Military Strategies]

A'Cheng,

The Grand Empress Dowager has asked me to come.

- Please let Commander Yan know. - Okay.

- Hurry up and go. - Quickly.

Don't forget, it is the Grand Empress Dowager who invited me.

Throw a punch.

Let's go again.

Throw a punch.

- Boss. - Continue.

Boss, Xiao Qiangzi was taken away by the Grand Empress Dowager's people.

Boss, something has happened.

Chu Yue has been forcibly detained by Xiao Quan.

A'Cheng, quickly go inform His Majesty, and have him go to Ciqing Palace to save Xiao Qiangzi. - Yes.

Tianjiao, take a team of Thousand Feather Guards with me to the Xiao Residence.

Yes.

To report to the Grand Empress Dowager, she indeed is a woman.

Bold and insolent slave, disguised as a eunuch, infiltrated the palace.

You must have malicious intentions.

Guards, take her down and flog her to death.

- Grand Empress Dowager. Spare me, Grand Empress Dowager. - Yes.

- Stop! - Grand Empress Dowager.

Get out of the way!

Your Majesty.

Grandmother, Xiao Qiangzi cannot be killed.

Why?

This vixen is quite skilled indeed.

Deceiving the monarch, it's an unforgivable crime.

- Drag her out, flog her to death. - Yes.

Let's see who among you dares.

His Majesty, seize him for me.

Grandmother.

- Your Majesty. - Xiao Qiangzi.

I don't blame you; I know you had no choice.

She's carrying my child.

Summon the imperial doctor.

Imperial Physician Qu, you must take good care of me.

My life is in your hands now.

What are you waiting for? Save her!

She's not pregnant.

How is it, Imperial Physician Qu?

Reporting to the Grand Empress Dowager and Your Majesty. Miss Xiao Qiangzi...

Miss is already two months pregnant.

Steward of the Imperial Household Department.

Yes.

Check the emperor's chamber attendance records for the past two months.

Yes.

[September, Imperial Servant]

The emperor spent 15 days in the study last month.

Among those, Xiao Qiangzi attended to the emperor for five days.

Right! It was during those days, I was with Xiao Qiangzi in the study.

A lone man and a single girl, alone in one room.

I couldn't hold back for a moment.

Grandmother, I had wanted to give you a surprise.

I didn't expect you to find out so soon.

Such a big matter! What's there to keep secret?

You're right. I failed to consider it thoroughly.

Xiao Qiangzi is already carrying my royal heir,

what if…

Since it's so, then let's keep her in the imperial harem for now.

Wait until the child is born, and then we'll make arrangements.

Thank you, Grandmother.

Thank you, Grand Empress Dowager.

I will surely take good care of the royal child in my belly.

Not letting the royal child suffer even the slightest harm.

You may leave.

Yes.

My life is saved this time.

But where to find this royal child?

Chu Yue.

Oh no! We've been tricked, run fast!

Audacious scoundrel, daring to break into my Xiao Residence.

Seize him!

Uncle Lei.

- Don't mind me, go quickly. Go! - No.

- Let's go together. - Go.

Tell us who your mastermind is.

I don't know. If you have the guts, just kill me.

I don't know. If you have the guts, just kill me.

Thinking of dying?

It's not that easy.

Commander Yan, you're late.

You missed the big show tonight.

These traitorous rebels brazenly broke into my residence to abduct people.

It's truly outrageous.

Just look at these bodies lying all over the ground.

They are the followers of the rebel Duke Ding, Qin Wenzhong.

There's still one left.

Would you like to interrogate him for me,

and ask about the whereabouts of the mastermind?

This is a private matter of the Xiao Residence, Lord Xiao.

I have no intention of prying.

I came here to fetch Miss Chu Yue.

I kindly ask Lord Xiao to return her to me.

I really didn't expect Commander Yan to also be here for Miss Chu Yue tonight.

Do you know that Chu Yue is colluding with the remnants of the Qin Family?

She is a suspect in the murder of my father.

If you take her away just like that, then I have reason to suspect

that you are involved with the remnants of the Qin Family.

Yan Changyun, you cur of an official.

You and Xiao Quan are in cahoots.

We, the remnants of the Qin Family, will surely kill you both.

How dare you brazenly slander me and the commander of Thousand Feather Guards.

Kill!

Commander Yan, you're not aware, are you?

Miss Chu Yue is the biological daughter of Lei Bao, the remnant of the Qin Family.

So, what if she is a remnant of the Qin Family?

Over the years, Chu Yue has always abided by the rules in Yunshao Bureau.

She has never had any ulterior motives.

As the Ministry of Justice, Lord Xiao, shouldn't detain people without real evidence.

Isn't it against the rules?

Since Lord Xiao is unwilling to release the person,

then I'll have to search for her myself.

- Search! - No need,

Xue Ying.

Chu Yue.

Commander Yan, there's no need for you to go to such lengths for me.

I'm well aware that my lowly life is not worth sparing.

I am deeply grateful for Commander Yan's affection towards me.

I'm immensely thankful.

I know that those who are innocent will prove their innocence.

But I truly can't bear to see Commander Yan

accused of bending the law for love's sake over this matter.

I'm willing to die

to repay the years of kindness I've received from Commander Yan.

Chu Yue,this matter has nothing to do with you.

It's all because someone used the identity of the lady to frame Yan,

and causing you to suffer humiliation.

But as for a woman of mine, you are not someone who can be bullied by anyone.

That being said, Commander Yan is determined to take Miss Chu Yue away.

Then don't blame me for being impolite.

Chu Yue.

I don't recognize any of these people on the ground.

However, I'm willing to cooperate with Lord Xiao to prove my innocence.

I also believe that Commander Yan will definitely vindicate me.

- Thousand Feather Guards, heed my command. - Yes.

The Xiao Residence is the primary crime scene of the chancellor's death.

Effective immediately, the Xiao Residence will be sealed.

All must cooperate with the investigation and are not allowed to enter or leave at will.

Yes!

Yan Changyun, who gave you the authority?

Your Majesty.

[Wind on the Terrace]

Lord Xiao, based on the evidence I have,

the murderer is someone familiar with the chancellor.

All those in the Xiao Residence must be thoroughly investigated.

Only by finding the murderer as soon as possible

can we console the spirit of the chancellor in heaven.

Keep close surveillance on everyone in the Xiao Residence,

until the real culprit is found.

Yes!

Someone, come!

Take the bodies of these treacherous officials and throw them into a mass grave for the dogs.

Remember!

You must see the wild dogs eat their corpses with your own eyes before you can come back.

Yes!

Your Majesty, when did you find out I was a woman?

No matter how good the acting, can it deceive me?

No, I pretended to be a eunuch;

was it that obvious too?

Now that you mention it, it is indeed quite obvious.

I don't know how I was fooled by you at that time.

Your Majesty, I nearly died today and you're still teasing me.

So, you acted as a little eunuch and stayed by my side, isn't that teasing me as well?

I had no choice.

I lied to you to save my life, right?

All right. Now, the most important thing is to take good care of the baby,

and give birth to a prince for me soon.

Where am I supposed to give birth for you?

Couldn't you have lied about something else?

You had to claim I was pregnant.

What was I supposed to do? If I hadn't said that, would you still be alive?

You know full well that my words carry no weight.

Then it's only by relying on a prince that we can bluff the Grand Empress Dowager.

No, what am I to do if word of this gets out?

What about my reputation?

How so? Are you ashamed of carrying my child?

I, a mere eunuch, am carrying His Majesty's child.

Should I be immensely honored?

Are you not honored?

Your Majesty, things are not as you believe.

- I… - Your Majesty, don't get too worked up,

Xiao Qiangzi is pregnant.

- She shouldn't get too excited either. - Please stop talking.

You lied to me. Your identity is fake.

Your gender is fake, even your name is fake.

Fu Xiao, I considered you a friend, yet you carry my man's child.

That's not it.

Me and you are just like this handkerchief.

YourMajesty.

Let's end it here.

He's not a bad person. Xiao Qiangzi would definitely not steal.

Don't harm him.

Your Majesty.

Go after her!

Go!

[Phoenix Rite Palace]

Your Majesty.

Your Majesty, please open the door.

Your Majesty, you open the door first.

Even if it's Your Majesty, I will not open it.

If you do not wish to see me, then I will not enter for now.

But later on, I will give you an explanation.

Your Majesty, don't be like this.

She is not worth your sorrow, nor is His Majesty.

Taking care of yourself is what's most important.

You may leave now.

Yes.

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"Promise" - Jiang Yu Han & Wang Hong

♫ A vast sea of ​​people, long roads ♫

♫ A childhood meeting that is unforgettable in the passing years ♫

♫ There are many vicissitudes of life in the world, each side at the ends of the earth ♫

♫ The twilight falls and scatters, the moonlight comforts the parting dead ♫

♫ Going in circles, it's still the same as before ♫

♫ The human world has tender sentiments, the word "love" is hidden in the palm of your hand ♫

♫ Drawing a sword to cut the water, the water keeps flowing ♫

♫ Time flies like water, yet I trust you have been well since we last met ♫

♫ Fierce horses and bright clothes, all to marry you in your bridal red ♫

♫ Love amidst the vast sea, it's intoxication is the hardest to let go ♫

♫ What harm is there to give up this life for you? ♫

♫ I keep this tenderness to myself ♫

♫ To be drunk with you for a time ♫

♫ If I could truly fall in love with you ♫

♫ Why should I be afraid of the wind and snow disturbing my heart? ♫

♫ Never giving up, never forgetting, never regretting is my heartfelt wish for you ♫

♫ If I could fill pages with my affection for you ♫

♫ Why fear the world's high mountains and long rivers? ♫

♫ One thought, one dream, a lifetime, I place you in my heart ♫

♫ If I could truly fall in love with you ♫

♫ Why should I be afraid of the wind and snow disturbing my heart? ♫

♫ Never giving up, never forgetting, never regretting is my heartfelt wish for you ♫

♫ If I could fill pages with my affection for you ♫

♫ Why fear the world's high mountains and long rivers? ♫

♫ One thought, one dream, a lifetime ♫

♫ I place you in my heart ♫