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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 14]

Ji Jin, Youde, Laosan,

and all the other Qins,

I'm sorry. It was my incompetence.

For 15 years, I've been unable to vindicate everyone

and even caused you to die unjustly.

Xiao Quan, you and I are sworn enemies.

I won't rest until I get my revenge.

[Moon and Bloom]

Come on, hurry up.

[Imperial Edict]

By the Will of Heaven, the Emperor proclaimed,

"The commoner woman, Fu Xiao, is fortunate to carry the royal offspring.

She'll be rewarded with 1,000 taels of silver, 100 rolls of brocade,

and one set of golden feathered cloaks."

Thank you, Your Majesty.

His Majesty mentioned Xiao Qiang…

Ms. Fu Xiao's condition is important.

You guys shall serve her well.

Yes.

Eunuch Feng, what are you saying?

In your eyes, I'll forever be just a little trickster in your eyes.

No. I was blind not to see that you were hiding many secrets.

Now you've become our master.

Why not savor the feeling of being served?

All those things are for me?

All from His Majesty.

Okay.

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Ms. Fu Xiao, are you going to see His Majesty?

No, I'm going to visit the Thousand Feather Guards.

Have you heard it?

His Majesty has married a commoner woman named Fu Xiao.

Fu Xiao? That's Xiao Qiangzi.

- Xiao Qiangzi? - Xiao Qiangzi?

That's right. She used to be my buddy, for real.

Isn't he a man?

Yeah.

Of course, she's not a man.

Her status has soared.

No wonder Xiao Qiangzi was favored by His Majesty upon entering the palace.

In just a few months, she became the Military Governor

and subdued the Commander Yan Changyun.

And then she suddenly became pregnant with His Majesty's child.

It's very likely she'll move into the harem and become a powerful concubine.

What a twist. So astonishing.

[Civil and Military Strategies]

Commander Yan, are you drinking alone?

What are you still doing here?

I know that I'm now carrying His Majesty's son,

but you still have a chance.

If you have something to say to me,

tell me before I'm appointed an imperial concubine.

Yan Changyun, stop drinking.

Why didn't you come to save me yesterday?

I almost died. Do you know that?

I know His Majesty would come to save you.

But His Majesty is His Majesty, and you are you.

Could that be the same?

Do you even care about me at all?

Of course, I do.

Do you like me?

I don't just like you.

But now, staying by His Majesty's side is the safest for you.

You are now His Majesty's woman.

Mind your words.

Please stay away from me in the future.

What did you say?

I said, please stay away from me in the future.

[Civil and Military Strategies]

Boss, Xiao Qiangzi seems to be crying.

A'Cheng,

have I changed?

I haven't accomplished my great mission,

yet I've started to yearn for life with her.

Ji Jin has died. Uncle Lei is seriously injured.

Chu Yue is still in Xiao Quan's hands.

I've done nothing.

How can I be with her?

Perhaps without me,

she would be better off.

Yan Changyun doesn't deserve to like me at all.

After I rise and become an imperial concubine or the empress,

no, forget about being the empress,

I will trample you under my feet every day.

Brother Qiang,

you're eating too much, which may affect the baby.

See! There's a reaction, isn't there?

Brother Qiang, don't just sit there.

Let me help you up to digest your food.

Now, in this Imperial Palace,

Yan Changyun ignores me and Her Majesty ignores me too.

How am I supposed to get along with His Majesty?

Don't worry. I'm here.

Xiao Daozi, you're the best.

Of course, what's our relationship after all?

When you entered the palace, I knew you were extraordinary.

You're so secretive. You even won over His Majesty.

You have a treasure in your belly.

You must take good care of yourself.

Your Majesty.

Shameless. You still have the nerve to come.

Your Majesty, I really don't know how to explain it to you.

But I truly have my reasons.

Fu Xiao, I considered you my best friend.

I cherished our friendship dearly, but you…

I swear I have no feelings toward His Majesty.

I am not angry with you because you're carrying His Majesty's child.

But because you kept lying to me.

You should not have hidden your identity from me.

I will never lie to you again, I promise.

Moreover, do you know, Your Majesty?

In the entire imperial harem, you are the only one who calls me Fu Xiao.

Others all call me Xiao Qiangzi.

You see, I actually cherish our friendship very much.

Your work is quite ugly.

You're pregnant and still running around everywhere.

Your Majesty, you aren't angry with me. Right?

Why are your hands so cold?

You're carrying an imperial baby and still not taking good care of yourself.

Xue Ru, go instruct other concubines to take good care of Fu Xiao.

Yes.

[Moon and Bloom]

- Good morning, Miss Xiao. - Good morning, Miss Xiao.

- Breakfast is ready. - Breakfast is ready.

No, it's too greasy.

No, it's not nutritious.

No, it's not good for the stomach.

No, it's too bland.

Then, what can I eat?

- Whatever. - Whatever.

Do some makeup, and you'll be happy, which is good for the baby.

Cosmetics are harmful to one's health.

Jade is good. It's beneficial for the baby.

You can't sit. It's bad for blood circulation.

You can't lean. It's bad for the baby.

Your Majesty, please let me go.

This palace is hardly a place for humans to stay.

Am I not human?

You are a god. Am I right?

God, please let me go.

Yes, it's terrifying when you are in the harem and no one shows concern for you.

It's even more terrifying for me to be the center of everyone's attention.

They are all here for the baby in my belly.

If I keep going like this, when my belly won't grow, it will be exposed sooner or later.

Then I might as well die.

No need.

Look. This is for three months.

For six months. For ten months.

How about that? Am I clever?

Yes, you are. For three months, six months, ten months.

But what am I to give birth to after ten months?

I might as well die.

No need. I will have Imperial Physician Qu give you a diagnosis.

Just tell others you need to carry this baby for another three years.

I'm going to die right now.

I have a foolproof plan. It all depends on whether you can take it.

I'm even willing to die. What else can't I accept?

- Just say it. - All right.

You follow me back to my room. Let's turn the act into reality.

I am definitely capable of making you conceive an imperial heir. Let's go.

You might as well just kill me!

Your Majesty!

Can I ask a question?

Do you think I'm a treacherous official?

Why would you say such a thing?

Commander Yan has always seen me as a villain, making things difficult for me.

Now my residence is surrounded so tightly, with inspections day and night.

This has caused my family to live in fear, unable to find peace.

If you think I am a treacherous official,

please grant me a quick verdict.

Commander Yan.

Your Majesty, please understand.

We carry out the investigation by your orders with no ulterior motives.

Instead, inside the prison under Lord Xiao's charge,

many innocent people were imprisoned.

Commander Yan,

you're referring to the official courtesan, Chu Yue, whom you take care of. Right?

I have long heard that your lover

is the leading courtesan of the capital, unparalleled in charm and talent.

How did she end up in the prison of the Ministry of Justice?

Replying to Your Majesty.

Chu Yue has an inseparable connection with the remnants of the Guanyou incident.

Her father was Lei Bao, the deputy general on the run for years

to Duke Ding, Qin Wenzhong.

Your Majesty, 15 years ago, Chu Yue was implicated due to the Guanyou Incident.

She was demoted to an official courtesan to atone for it.

All of these records can be found at the Yunshao Bureau.

I don't know why Lord Xiao is suddenly making an issue out of it,

framing Chu Yue and targeting me.

If you have nothing to hide,

why go to such lengths over an official courtesan?

Enough.

You two, one in civil affairs and one in military,

are my right-hand men.

I place equal trust in you both.

Lord Yan.

As Minister Xiao followed the traces to Chu Yue,

there must be reasons for it.

I believe he is certainly not targeting you.

Lord Xiao, it's understandable that Commander Yan protects the Xiao Mansion.

Isn't it to find the murderer at the earliest?

Just bear with it.

This morning at the court meeting, I will talk about something joyful.

You have all heard of my happy occasion, haven't you?

The imperial lineage will continue.

I want to give Fu Xiao a rank.

I have decided to confer her the title of Concubine.

Hurry with the preparations.

Your Majesty, this matter is really difficult to handle.

This strange news about a eunuch's pregnancy

has already caused an uproar throughout the city.

It has even become the talk of the streets.

This is very bad for our image.

Yes, Your Majesty, commoners are fine,

but if word of this spreads to foreign countries,

I am afraid the kingdom's reputation…

Lord Xiao, what do you think?

Your Majesty, while conferment is a significant matter,

after all, this is still your family affair.

Since the young lady is already carrying your child,

I won't say more.

Absolutely not.

- Greetings to the Grand Empress Dowager. - Greetings to the Grand Empress Dowager.

Please rise.

- Thank you, Grand Empress Dowager. - Thank you, Grand Empress Dowager.

Your Majesty, if you confer her the title of Concubine,

this is simply an insult to the dignity of the imperial family.

How will you face our ancestors?

Grandmother, didn't you tell me to take care of her and the unborn child?

Yes, all I want is the baby in her womb.

As for her, after she gives birth to a prince,

I have my own plans.

- Grandmother, you— - Say no more!

There is no room for discussion on this matter.

Who would have thought after so many years, finally a prince would be born?

I have always said there is nothing wrong with His Majesty.

It's too unexpected.

- Pregnant? - Yes.

So envious.

Truly envious.

Pregnancy really is wonderful.

Yes!

Your Majesty, I thought everyone would be unhappy

about my pregnancy.

Why would they be?

Before this, His Majesty always avoided me,

I thought…

But now, it's good.

Now, everyone has hope.

- Yeah. - Right. We all have hope now.

Fu Xiao, you must take good care of the baby.

It is now the hope of our entire kingdom.

- You hear that? - Yes.

What's wrong?

The baby suddenly kicked me.

Hasn't it just been a few months?

Because it's the heir of His Majesty.

Your Majesty, I would like to lie down and rest for a while.

- Go. - Yes.

- Be careful. - Slow down.

- Come on. - Help her.

- Come on. - Take care.

- Be careful. - Is she okay?

Fu Xiao!

Greetings, Your Majesty.

You are pregnant. Don't run around.

Your Majesty, did you see Yan Changyun?

Yes, I did see him just now.

Commander Yan has not been in a good mood recently.

Really? Why?

His lover, Miss Chu Yue, has encountered a problem.

Chu Yue? What happened to her?

Minister Xiao claims she is a remnant of the Guanyou rebels.

He suspects she is involved with the assassin who tried to kill Chancellor Xiao.

And they arrested her directly.

Commander Yan was furious upon hearing it.

You know about their relationship.

Last time he didn't save you,

because he went to save her instead.

He didn't come to save me last time because he went to save her?

That's one way to put it.

Did I say something wrong?

[Commander's Mansion]

- Uncle Lei. - Young Master.

- Take the medicine. - Okay.

I hear that little eunuch is a woman in disguise

and that she's carrying that dog emperor's child.

She is not pregnant.

Are you sure?

Young Master, you must not forget

before her amnesia, she already knew your true identity.

Now she has become that dog emperor's woman.

Once she regains her memory,

our years of planning will all be for naught.

We need the jade ring.

For now, we can only wait for her to regain her memory before making any plans.

No, it's too risky.

She is a trouble that cannot stay.

In my life, I have been dutiful and loyal

to your father and to you.

The only person I feel sorry for

is Chu Yue.

I know she really wants to marry you.

Uncle Lei, I don't want to think about it right now.

Especially with my current identity.

No matter who I marry, it will only bring danger to them.

I don't want to cause harm to anyone because of me anymore.

Just like that little girl back then.

Harboring court rebels secretly is a capital offense.

[Wanshi Pavilion] I suspect that person that year didn't die.

So many years have passed since the Guanyou Incident.

The only ones left in the capital are the remnants of the army.

They couldn't possibly have killed my father.

Qin Yan?

Impossible. Absolutely impossible.

Are you so sure that Qin Yan died that year?

Of course, I personally ended his life.

Kill him!

Maybe he was lucky and didn't die after falling off the cliff.

If he didn't die, his attempt to kill my father for the Guanyou Incident

shows he doesn't know too much of the truth.

We can kill him once again.

Once again?

Xiao Quan, will you be that lucky again?

Sir,

my victories never rely on luck.

And I believe in you, Prince of the Ning Kingdom.

You don't want to leave your destiny to fate, do you?

As long as we join forces again,

we will be invincible like we were back then.

You reclaim the throne of the Ning Kingdom

and I will rule the Southern Kingdom.

You want me me to ask for a title on her behalf?

Heng'er, she's carrying His Majesty's child, and it's an insult to you.

Why would you seek a title for her?

Brother, I don't care who is carrying His Majesty's child.

As long as His Majesty has an heir, as his wife, I will be happy for him.

Right now, I'm most concerned about Fu Xiao's safety.

After she gives birth to the child,

the Grand Empress Dowager will definitely not let her off.

Silly girl, let me tell you this.

She's not a good person. Why do you want to help her?

Think about it. Even if the two of us help her get a title,

how will you live your days in the palace in the future?

Brother, I know you mean well.

But she's now pregnant with His Majesty's child and can't become his concubine.

His Majesty is restless and deeply troubled because of this. I feel bad for His Majesty.

His Majesty. All you talk about is His Majesty.

When has he ever considered your feelings?

I just want to make His Majesty happy.

Brother, please.

Go and ask the Grand Empress Dowager for mercy and help fulfill His Majesty's wish. Okay?

All right. After all, you're my precious little sister.

I promise you.

Thank you, Brother.

Okay then, I'll go back.

His Majesty can't have children.

That woman must not stay.

[Phoenix Rite Palace]

Your Majesty, what is this?

I am preparing for your wedding with His Majesty.

Who said I must marry His Majesty?

I know this matter is fraught with difficulties.

But trust me. There will be a turning point.

The ceremony of conferring a title of consort is a major event in the Southern Kingdom.

On that day, His Majesty will write a coronation decree

and lead the court officials to announce it to the Grand Temple.

A ceremonial guard will be arranged for you to escort you into the palace for marriage.

Surrounded by flowers and brocades, you'll enter the bridal chamber together.

But you must not use the baby to monopolize His Majesty's heart.

I…

Your Majesty, you really don't mind?

I do.

But I know His Majesty doesn't belong to me alone.

If you truly love someone, you should not worry over it

and sincerely devote yourself to him.

Only when he is happy will I be happy.

Your Majesty, you are too kind.

Loving someone like this,

don't you feel aggrieved? Don't you feel it's difficult?

There is grievance and hardship.

But for him, it's all worthwhile.

Her Majesty is really a good person.

But if you love someone, shouldn't you get what you want?

But if you love someone, shouldn't you get what you want?

But if you love someone, shouldn't you get what you want?

Anyway, I can't be like Her Majesty.

I must find a way to be with Yan Changyun.

Don't shout. It's me.

It's you?

Why haven't you shown up for so long?

I've completed the task you arranged for me.

But that drug you gave me was forced down my throat by someone else.

It truly isn't that I couldn't complete it.

It's just that Yan Changyun is too formidable.

I know. I came this time for another task.

Another task?

Come closer and I'll tell you.

[Genteel] Say it. Who instructed you?

Nobody.

Then, why did you want to kill me?

You have the nerve to ask?

Her Majesty has been so good to you,

but you seduced His Majesty and became pregnant with his child.

Since you insulted Her Majesty, I must kill you.

Impossible. I don't believe it.

Xue Ru, we grew up together.

You didn't do it, did you?

Your Majesty, you don't have to defend me anymore.

I have done wrong, but I have no regrets at all.

Even if I were given another chance to choose,

I'd still try to kill this treacherous wench.

How dare you!

Commander Yan, drag her out and have her beheaded.

Your Majesty, I believe a servant would not have such audacity.

She must have been ordered by someone.

Please allow me to take her back for questioning.

- All right! This matter must be thoroughly investigated. - Yes.

- Someone. - Here.

- Take her to our camp. - Yes.

Your Majesty, I'm sorry.

I will atone with my death.

Xue Ru!

Xue Ru, why are you so foolish?

[Phoenix Rite Palace]

If it weren't for me,

Xue Ru would not die.

Her words are not to be trusted.

Her reason seems perfect, but it doesn't hold up under scrutiny.

Are you suspecting Her Majesty?

Her Majesty would not do such a thing.

I am not suspecting Her Majesty.

I just want you to know

the palace seems calm, but actually, there are undercurrents.

You can't handle it.

All I want is the baby in her womb.

As for her, after she gives birth to a prince,

I have my own plans.

If you wish, I can have you sent out of the palace.

Why?

Why do you want to push me away?

Say something.

You are a grown man, why are you hesitating so much?

It's really unpleasant for you to be like this.

Your Majesty, after Xue Ru died, Her Majesty was so heartbroken,

and you have time to sit here drinking tea?

How can you talk to His Majesty like that?

How can you talk to the crown prince's mother like that?

I was wrong.

The crown prince's mother. For his sake, I have endured for so long.

I'm not playing the role of a mother anymore.

Be careful not to affect the fetus.

Ten months. It'll pass quickly.

I can't take it any longer.

What are you looking at? Leave.

Yes.

Have you ever thought about it?

What if the Grand Empress Dowager finds out you have no child?

The one who will die isn't me, but you.

I assure you, as soon as the time is ripe,

I'll have this thing removed immediately.

Hands off.

Then, when will that be?

After ten months.

Then, isn't that still the same?

Not a single man is reliable.

I'll find a way to deal with my own child.

Slow down.

It's just that she has quite a temper.

A woman must be ruthless to secure her position.

A fall to the ground, then a miscarriage without a flaw.

My belly hurts.

- Ms. Fu, what's wrong? - My belly.

- Are you alright? - I lost my baby.

Get up. Let me help you up.

Be careful.

Let me do it right now.

Isn't this too high? This works, too.

No one's watching anyway.

I can just lie down flat. Right?

Xiao Quan, what a small world for enemies.

- Miss Xiao. - It's you.

You deliberately knocked me down.

I lost the baby. My belly hurts.

Are you okay?

No, I am not.

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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 ♫