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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 17]

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Go take a look over there.

[Ruozhu Pavilion]

[Gulao Tea] This one.

- And this one. And that one. - Okay.

- This one. - Okay, all right.

And this one.

Okay, I'll pack them up for you right away.

I forgot to mention that this belt is worth 800 taels.

- Changyun. - 800 taels.

This belt is given to you as a gift.

Pack it up.

Let me do it.

Changyun, come.

Hey, take these.

Your Highness, be careful. Come here.

Okay.

So lovey-dovey.

Now you are indifferent to me.

In ten days, I will be out of your league.

How rare. What are you doing here?

Slimming down.

Slimming down like this?

Two, two, three, four.

Run 50 laps with me on the training ground.

It's definitely better than this.

Your method doesn't suit me.

My legs will get thicker from fatigue before I lose weight.

Where's Chang Sheng? Why hasn't he come yet?

The scale is here.

What are you trying to do now?

Weighing myself.

You guys are here. Come on, give me a hand.

- Give me a hand. - Come on.

Lend a hand. Come on.

- Come on. - Get moving.

Get on.

[Gentle Breeze and Bright Moon]

100—

Keep your voice down. Just tell me.

Okay.

108 jin.

How many jin do I weigh?

108 jin.

I…

Ouch.

You're not really fat.

You don't understand.

A woman's fat is hidden in places you can't see.

Three jin on the thighs.

Go away. Is it for you to see?

No, I have to start exercising from today,

aiming to lose five jin of fat in ten days.

That's ambitious.

Can you a lazy girl do it?

Okay. Okay!

Three taels of silver.

What does that mean?

If I can't lose five jin of fat in ten days,

I'll give each of you three taels of silver.

You guys supervise me.

Deal.

One.

Four.

[Majestic Clouds]

[Majestic Clouds]

One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight.

One, two, three, four.

Five, six, seven.

Brother Qiang, what are you doing?

There's no need to exercise with such a good figure.

Keep it down.

Besides, what would you understand?

Why do you smell so strong?

Brother Qiang, thanks to you,

I've been fumigated with that incense for a few days.

I'm full of energy all over.

[Summer Solstice Clouds] Brimming with energy, I feel like I'm younger.

Brother Qiang, come on, take a sniff.

I won't smell it. Stay away from me.

What's the matter? You don't like it?

Then I'll enjoy it myself.

- Go ahead. - I'll fumigate myself for a bit longer.

- Go. - You're not coming with me?

- No. - You're really not coming?

No, I'm really not! You go ahead.

All right, then I'm leaving.

Silly, huh?

What is this smell?

This smells good, even better than the Dark-Green Imperial Incense.

Your Highness, why do you eat so little?

I've always had a small appetite for food.

But I do have a big appetite for other things.

You must be joking.

This is such a waste.

If it were me, I could eat five fish and 100 skewers of meat.

Master Xiao, I hear you've been exercising and dieting recently.

There is no visible result yet, but your ambition has certainly grown.

Have some.

Chinese yam?

If it's Chinese yam, I'll have a small bite.

Eat slowly. Don't choke.

I'll go grill some food for you.

No need. I said I'd have a small bite.

Master Xiao, eat a lot.

Eating fruit dipped in spices is so strange.

This is a unique way of eating for us Ning people.

Foreigners are not used to this.

Your Highness, may I ask you a question?

Of course, go ahead and ask.

Why do you like Yan Changyun?

He's different from others.

Because there's light in his eyes.

Your Highness,

you already have so many young men around you.

Why are you still not satisfied?

Besides, forcing men to like you is not good. Right?

I have never forced anyone.

They are all willing.

There are some things you might never understand.

The world is not only about love.

The reason they are willing to follow me one after another

is not only because of my charm but also because of my power.

I wonder if it's because I've been dieting and exercising a lot recently

that I always feel especially tired and lack energy.

Since you're not feeling spirited,

how about I send you some more incense?

Smelling it more will make you feel much better.

Sure.

Your Highness, what exactly is this incense made of?

It's a royal secret recipe of our kingdom.

One of a kind in the world.

If I tell you,

when the two kingdoms start trading in the future,

how would we make money?

Yes, that makes sense.

I actually have something else that would suit you better.

Wait a moment.

Go and get the thing.

Yes.

This is our kingdom's exclusive face cream.

This is plum blossom ointment, orchid cream, and osmanthus oil.

Look at the wrinkles you've got at such a young age.

You surely don't take good care of your skin.

Here, these are all for you.

Really?

I guarantee that after you use them, your face will be radiant.

Men will fall in love with you when they see you.

Thank you, Your Highness.

This one is for daytime use, and this is for nighttime.

Both.

Good person.

That's not right.

Why should I accept kindness from a rival in love?

Good person.

What are you doing?

You can't use this one.

Why not?

Haven't you noticed anything different after using this?

Yes.

What's different?

Look at my skin.

And my hair.

My spirit and…

my complexion are all better now.

Why did he leave? Isn't it enough?

[Imperial Spring Palace]

Your Majesty, this is the trade agreement that was discussed by me and several officials.

If we open trade,

our kingdom will definitely reap huge profits.

Within three years, the national treasury will be filled.

Very good.

I'll have to trouble you, Official Xiao, with the trade agreement.

As you command. Your Majesty, I will take my leave.

All right.

This is the draft trade agreement prepared by Xiao Quan with the other ministers.

Read it.

There are no issues with these clauses.

But, Your Majesty, have you noticed?

In all the accompanying conditions, the Dark-Green Imperial Incense is included.

This incense is a precious thing of the Ning Kingdom.

Xiao Quan seems to have done it for our kingdom's good.

But I feel like he has other motives.

Have you checked the incense?

Yes, and I found no issues with it.

But I've recently discovered

after excessive use of that incense, some people find it hard

to control themselves and are overly excited.

Your Majesty, please give me more time

to further investigate the incense.

I will delay the cooperation and give you time.

It's just that you'll have a hard time

because you can only start the investigation with Princess Jiayang.

I'm starving to death.

How come there's no effect after exercising so hard for several days?

Good morning, Brother Qiang.

Morning.

Xiao Daozi, how come I feel like you've lost weight these days?

Probably because I've just not been resting well lately.

Brother Qiang, do you have any Dark-Green Imperial Incense?

Don't get me started. It was all taken away by Yan Changyun.

He didn't leave any for me.

Are you okay? Maybe you should see an imperial physician.

I'm fine; just a bit under the weather.

I better save the money.

All right then. Get some good rest for the next couple of days

and don't come to serve me.

Thank you for your understanding. I'll go back.

- Go. - I'm so sleepy.

So poor.

I'm starving to death.

That's not right. I've been exercising so hard these days.

How come I've still gained three jin?

- Silver. - Three taels.

It's three taels each, you know.

This isn't fair.

You all eat well every day.

Diced rabbit meat, twice-cooked pork, and barbecue.

I was drooling just looking at you.

Can I not give you?

Don't put on a pitiful act.

A bet's a bet.

Nine taels of silver. Not a tael less.

Thousand Feather Guards are prohibited from gambling.

Violators will be fined ten taels of silver.

- Commander. - Hand it over.

Commander, she started it.

That's right.

So you can't accept it?

Have you forgotten Article 96 of the Thousand Feather Guards regulations?

Hurry up.

You're really giving it?

I didn't earn anything.

Let's go.

Come on.

Oh, well.

I'm hungry. Go and buy me something to eat.

What do you want to eat?

Diced rabbit meat, twice-cooked pork, and barbecue.

Keep the change as an errand fee.

All right. I'll even make 21 taels.

Changyun.

Your Highness.

Changyun, you're really smart.

I really like your attitude of feeling at a loss if not taking advantage.

You must be joking.

You're such an excellent person.

Staying in the Southern Kingdom is beneath your talent, isn't it?

Why not come with me to the Ning Kingdom?

I will give you everything you want.

I will surely provide you with a better future.

Thank you for your appreciation.

It's just that I'm a subject of the Southern Kingdom.

I cannot just leave as I wish.

Don't worry about this.

As long as you say yes, I have my ways.

From now on, if you want to eat something, go and buy it yourself.

I don't have time.

Disappointed, sad.

Crisis lurks everywhere.

Can you understand my music?

I don't understand, but I feel this tune

seems to have plucked at my heartstrings.

Sister Chu Yue, you stay in the house every day,

so you don't know what Yan Changyun is doing now.

Your current situation is very critical, extremely unfavorable.

I think the one who's anxious is you.

It's us. She has bewitched Yan Changyun

to such an extent that he can no longer tell north from south, nor smell good or bad.

I have heard of the reputation of Princess Jiayang.

But at best, they are just some petty tricks.

- They're nothing. - That's great then.

Hurry up and use whatever tricks you have.

Tell me what's special about her.

That is no matter what she says to you,

she always finds an opportunity to touch you.

She raises her eyebrows

and gives you the glad eye

as if she wants to devour you.

From what you say, she's really got something.

For such an outstanding man like Yan Changyun,

of course, he would like an excellent woman. There's nothing wrong with that.

Besides, Jiayang is a princess.

If one day he rises to great heights,

why would I stop him?

No, Yan Changyun is not the type

to marry Princess Jiayang out of vanity.

I won't let him go to the Ning Kingdom.

My Lady.

Wangyou, how did you get here?

Boss had me redeem her at the Yunshao Bureau to take care of you.

After all, Wangyou has been by your side for so many years.

With her here, Boss wll be relieved.

Thank him for me.

All right, I'll be leaving.

- Wangyou, come here. - Okay.

[Barracks]

Fu Xiao,

- what are you doing? - Where is Yan Changyun?

He must be with Princess Jiayang now.

Let's go and bring him back.

You? Can you get him back?

How can I not? In what way am I inferior to her?

In terms of figure, looks and intelligence…

Doesn't Princess Jiayang like strong men?

Aren't these men strong?

A'Cheng, your boss is in danger.

As if I don't know what you really think.

Think about what kind of woman Princess Jiayang is.

Yan Changyun is so close to her every day.

Sooner or later, he will be taken away.

Do you hope for him to be taken away?

What are you talking about, Xiao Qiangzi?

So, to protect your boss,

to help Yan Changyun escape danger,

would you like to take a risk?

You all disappoint me too much.

Boss is so good to you.

But at the crucial moment, not one of you stands up.

Chengcheng, when I was speaking just now, you agreed the most.

Come up.

Aren't you afraid that I will be taken away?

Useless.

Erniu, it's time to repay the boss.

How could I possibly handle such a stunning beauty like the princess?

I can't.

Crap.

Jiaojiao.

I can't.

I might look strong, but I'm actually just flabby.

This is what you've trained for.

There are so many of you, and none of you can do it?

Who said that?

At the critical moment, it still has to be me.

Good.

- Good. - Good.

Brave.

When Princess Jiayang comes out,

you three will scare her.

Then Chang Sheng will step out to save her.

Don't worry. I used to have a nickname.

Casanova.

To win over a strong-willed woman,

one must use his strong arm

to wrap around her waist

and then look down at her

with a condescending look, making her completely fall for him.

I'm counting on you, Casanova.

[Azure Garden]

Miss, are you alone?

Why not join us guys for some fun?

- What are you going to do? - Stop!

Come on, don't be shy.

The condescending look.

The mature and charming smile.

I don't believe I can't charm you.

Help me!

I'm just a lackey. I'm not the mastermind!

You think I don't know this is your trick?

If you don't like it, just tell me. Why hit me?

No more hitting or I'll be angry. Stop hitting!

Keep acting.

I was wrong.

I'm sorry, bro.

Not the face!

[Azure Garden]

Your Highness, are you asleep?

It's me.

Your Highness.

I'm asleep!

How can one talk if they're asleep?

I have a huge secret to tell you.

It's about Yan Changyun.

The truth about Yan Changyun.

Go ahead.

What are you going to tell me?

Your Highness, you have no idea how utterly vile Yan Changyun is.

Tell me.

He has a severe propensity for violence,

ready to draw his sword at the slightest provocation.

And when he does draw, he kills people with every strike.

Changyun is surprisingly brave.

But it sounds like there are many villains in your kingdom.

Otherwise, Changyun wouldn't have been so exhausted.

No.

Yan Changyun is despicable, shameless, and scheming.

He especially likes to play dirty tricks.

Your Highness, you might have been set up by him without realizing it.

So it seems he is not only skilled in martial arts but also smart.

He's just perfect.

No, his character is not good.

Previously, in the Thousand Feather Guards Camp, when I shared a room with him,

he made me sleep on the ground and even threatened me with a sword.

I wasn't wrong about him.

He is a chaste man.

No, I was a man then. I was not a woman.

No wonder he made you sleep on the floor.

He is ruthless and vicious. It was he who brought down Duke Wei.

Who knows? Maybe Xiao Wanli was also taken down by him.

Decisive in killing. A real man.

Actually, I just admired Changyun before.

But hearing you say this, I have fallen in love with him.

No, you really don't have to.

Master Xiao, since you dislike him so much,

wouldn't it be just what you want if I take him away?

No, I…

You are still too young.

As a woman,

I advise you to keep your options open.

Men are just an adornment.

Women need to learn to seize opportunities for themselves.

Your Highness, please forgive me.

I have failed to guard and allowed someone to disturb you.

Why are you still sitting there? Get out of here!

Stop there.

I just heard someone saying I was despicable, shameless,

scheming, sarcastic,

ruthless and vicious.

Yes, I was talking about you.

You seduced me in a despicable and shameless way.

You made me fall in love with you through your schemes.

You wanted to obstruct me in a sarcastic manner.

You pushed me away ruthlessly and viciously.

Yan Changyun, do you find me revolving around you every day

amusing and satisfying?

If it's so painful,

why persist?

Who's persisting? The princess is right.

A woman should keep her options open.

She has got four young men around her named after four seasons.

Can't I have my own 24 solar terms?

You have had a hard time.

I got close to Princess Jiayang just to investigate her connection with the vermilion silver powder case.

After everything comes to light, I definitely will be done with her.

Do you believe me?

I believe you, Yan Changyun. [Azure Garden]

- Mr. Wang, you're here. - Yes.

Please come in.

[Yunshao Bureau]

Look.

This is it. Follow me.

Let's go.

This is a well-known spot for amusement in our kingdom.

Today, let's eat and drink freely.

My treat.

Thank you, Master Xiao.

Let's go.

I must admit I have not done enough as an official.

I should have taken you out to have fun earlier.

Let's drink.

- Thank you, Master Xiao. - Thank you, Master Xiao.

If Princess Jiayang is fishy,

her four personal guards must know something.

Let me help Yan Changyun to probe them.

By the way, actually, I have a question to ask you.

Feel free to ask us.

Today, you performed really well.

It's you.

It's been a long time since we last met in the Ning Kingdom.

It's him.

Let's have a good drink today.

You've mistaken me for someone else. I've never been to the Ning Kingdom.

I clearly saw him there.

Strange.

Come on. Let's drink.

Come on.

- Cheers. - Cheers.

Here.

What on earth is it?

Keep your voice down. I have a major discovery.

I took the four young men of the Ning Kingdom to the Yunshao Bureau just now.

Guess who I ran into.

- You took them there! - Keep it down.

Why did you take them there?

No, why is your focus point so strange?

The issue with me going to the Yunshao Bureau, compared with what I've found out, is nothing at all.

The biggest issue right now is the four young men of the Ning Kingdom are really fishy.

Do you actually understand what the problem is?

What's the problem?

Okay, you remember the manager of Xiao's embroidery workshop. Right?

I found out that he knew the four young men a long time ago

and that they had met in the Ning Kingdom long before.

So what?

- Why aren't you excited at all? - Why should I be excited?

This shows Xiao Quan had already colluded with the Ning Kingdom

and that Princess Jiayang came with bad intentions.

She approached the four young men because of me.

No, this is too dangerous.

Your speculation is groundless.

The embroidery workshop manager can have 100 reasons to refute you.

If he accuses you of framing him, what will you do?

- Then I will— - You are not allowed to approach the princess

and those around her in private.

Don't meddle in other people's business. Do you hear me?

Fine, I'm nosy.

My kindness only got me criticism.

I will never meddle in your affairs again.

And don't meddle in mine either.

What happened?

Nothing. Have someone keep a close watch on the princess

and especially those four young men around her.

Yes.

Are you sure you were not recognized by Fu Xiao?

[Bright Moonlight] No, I told Chunri he made a mistake

and then I left.

The Yunshao Bureau is a mix of people.

Your careless words may be used by others.

Be careful and don't run around everywhere in the next few days.

If any slip-up happens,

even the lives of your whole family won't compensate for it.

I understand.

You may leave.

Yes.

My Lord.

The emperor has yet to sign the trade agreement.

He might be suspicious of us.

The trade agreement must be signed soon in case of unexpected problems.

I have a secret letter here. Give it to Princess Jiayang.

Tell her she must not lose the big picture for the sake of small matters.

No matter what the emperor asks for tomorrow, she must agree.

Only after we sign the trade agreement can we proceed to the next step of the plan.

Yes.

[Bright Moonlight]

Your Majesty, any problems with this trade agreement?

Your goods are of good quality and cheap.

Once they enter, they will surely be in great demand.

I'm afraid our merchants will have to endure a significant impact.

Your Majesty, feel free to say it.

If you can accept a 50 percent tariff,

I will agree to open trade.

Let's settle on the 50 percent tariff.

You are quite straightforward.

Since you're so sincere,

let's finalize this matter after the New Year.

As you wish.

Your Majesty, I will comply with the tariff increase.

But you must agree to a condition.

What condition?

I want to appoint Commander Yan as my consort.

Your consort?

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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 ♫

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

♫ 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 ♫