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Episode 2
Xiao Wei
- Xiao wei - Mom!
Xiao Wei. Shhh, don't cry.
Xiao Wei, don't cry.
Who are you?
Xiao Wei
Xiao Wei
Now, get up.
Good girl..get up
Mother brought you a gift.
See if you like it or not.
- Madam Chai Jun
Go by the Ice hell and check it out
check out that little fox demon Xiao Wei
This is for you
Inside this bottle is a medicine that I cultivate
You can withstand the cold
and give this to her
Madam, who is Xiao Wei?
Why do I have to save her?
and give her such an expensive medicine
Ah! I know!
You must be soft hearted to those punished
You talk too much..
Just go
Madam, don't worry. I will deliver this without fail
Please be very careful this time
I will keep a watch on you
Ok
Jing Er greets Imperial Father
JIng Er, come and sit next to me
Your Majesty!. Today is Princess Nai's birthday
I, representing all the officials, salute Your Majesty and the Princess.
We hope that Your Majesty and the Princess will live forever with infinite fortune.
Lord Ding, thank you
Today is the princess birthday
but it's still a family event
My lords don't need to be overly demure and formal.
You all may drink and enjoy yourselves openly.
Thank you Your Majesty
Your Majesty, I have something to bring up. Not sure if I should say it
Lord Ding, go ahead
Yes
Your Majesty, the Princess is intelligent, clever, filial, and kind.
She's also well-versed in both liberal arts and martial arts.
She is definitely a rare one of this world.
I've already admired her for a long time.
Your Majesty, allow me to be bold
and ask for Your Majesty to grant me the Princess's hand in marriage.
Lord Ding really does like joking around.
I heard that Lord Ding already has wives and concubines.
How can you match the Princess?
Your Excellency is wrong.
I actually don't have wives.
I only have a concubine, but I will divorce her.
I will only dedicate myself to the Princess.
I hope that Your Majesty will see my raw love for the princess
and allow this marriage.
Your Majesty, the Princess has passed the marrige age because of her mourning.
And the Lord Ding is young and accomplished.
He's also a pillar of our country.
Lord Ding controls Temple Dali.
He's been known to be cruel and is called the Cruel Official.
Besides, there have already been complaints about him in the Jing City.
How can he be a pillar?
Consort Lan, although my imperial mother has passed away,
but my marriage
is not the business
of a consort like you who has unknown origins.
Princess, it was I who didn't know my worth
and made you unhappy.
Your Majesty, please punish me.
Lord Ding, return for now.
Thanks, Your Majesty.
Jing Er, you shouldn't be rude to Consort Lan.
Imperial Father, I was just babbling.
Consort Lan is usually big-hearted. I'm sure she won't mind.
Right, Consort Lan?
Of course I don't mind.
Today is Princess's big day.
How can I mind?
That's right...
Is he dreaming?
Father..JIng Er
has recently learnt new martial arts skills
Although it won't be beneficial in battlegrounds
but it's quite a nice one to perform
Father, can I show it to you?
Ok
I haven't seen you perform for so long
Go ahead
Jing Er follow your command
Great!
Princess! Great movement
Brother ***, don't leave
Why are you laughing?
Inside this cold palace
you are playing such laughable music.
You are laughing at my music?
The music produced by emotionless, heartless people
Not only it's funny, it's sad
But someone like you who indulges in squandering emotions and destroys your own practice,
isn't it more pitiful?
I use my own practice
to save my beloved's life.
How is that squandering feelings?
You are only a mere rock.
You don't have the right to criticize me!
I am magnanimous.
Seeing that you are only a little fox spirit,
I won't bother arguing with you.
Don't test my patience any longer.
You keep addressing yourself as an immortal,
isn't that only to make humans bow down to you
and respect you more?
Don't think that just because you are a god,
you can control my life!
Dream on!
Do you know the consequences of becoming my enemy?
You are wrong.
My enemy is my own heart.
We arranged to meet in the morning.
It's already almost noon and he's still not here.
Second brother, don't be so impatient.
I'm sure Third Brother was delayed by some matters.
Big Brother, let us drink a cup by ourselves first.
Yes.
Big brother, this is an excellent alcohol difficult to obtain.
And it was spilled. What a waste.
Third Brother, there are broad roads to take,
and yet you enjoy jumping from place to place
turning and going in circles to reach your destination.
Aren't you afraid
that we will mistaken you for a robber
and hurt you?
If just the two of you, I think it's hard.
What a boastful tone.
Even if my skills aren't on par with you,
Big Brother is still stronger than you.
I know that Big Brother's skills are better than mine.
But, now I have a treasure with me.
I'm going to have Big Brother take a look at it
so he won't take me lightly.
What treasure?
How about it? Isn't it a good sword?
This sword truly is the sharpest.
It's definitely not a common item of this world.
Since Big Brother complimented this sword so much,
then I shall let you have some fun
Alright.
Big Brother, you use my treasured sword and I'll use yours.
Let's have a duel.
Jing Er, swords don't have eyes.
If you get hurt, it won't be a small matter.
Yes.
I think we should just have a drink.
That's right. We are here to celebrate your birthday today.
Sword fights are really not suitable.
How about we compete with our alcohol capacity today?
Let's get drunk.
But my hands are itchy today and want to compete in martial arts!
Let's compete some other day.
Today let's just drink. How about it?
That's right, Jing Er.
We are here to increase your fortune and years.
Swords and knives are not lucky at all.
I think that for today, we will only drink.
No!
Since the two older brothers are here to celebrate my birthday,
then let me be rude for once
If we don't duel,
I will not touch a drop of alcohol.
If Big Brother wants me to be unhappy,
then don't duel with me.
Alright, alright.
Since Third Brother insists on dueling,
then I shall go along rather than being courteous.
But I have to clarify, enough is enough.
Alright, let's start.
Big Brother, watch for my sword!
Third Brother
Open the sword!
Third brother! Third brother!
Are you alright?
Stop!
A Mo!
Ah Mo, he didn't do it on purpose!
Ah Mo, take Jing Er back to treat her injury first.
Let's go.
Third brother, are you ok?
Don't worry, Big Brother.
I should be alright.
Big Brother, don't follow her.
Come to my place and wait for her news.
Alright.
Imperial doctor, how is the Princess's injury?
It's not a serious injury.
It's just that...
Say it.
After the wound is healed,
there will probably be a scar on her forehead.
Ridiculous! Jing Er is my daughter.
She's still unmarried. How can her face be ruined?
If you can't even remove a scar,
then what use do I have of you?
I am useless. I know that I am wrong.
Summon Temple Dali Coordinator to immediately investigate.
There must be no errors. Yes.
How is Third Brother?
I just received the news that she is fine.
It's just that she might have a scar left behind.
It's all my fault.
If I had known this, I wouldn't have dueled with him.
A perfectly good birthday celebration was ruined by me.
How can you be blamed?
It was Third Brother who was so insistent on dueling.
We can only blame the fact that golden sword was too powerful.
Although it's like that,
it was still I who harmed Third Brother.
Third Brother is young and and accomplished.
If from now on,
he is laughed at because of that scar,
wouldn't it be I who harmed him?
Big Brother don't need to blame yourself too much.
Third Brother never cared for his outer appearance
He won't hold a grudge against you because of this.
I only fear that...
Third Brother has a similar background as you.
He must also be a duke's child.
His parents must love him very much.
Oh right,
who was that person called Ah Mo?
From her appearance,
she doesn't seem to be a regular at martial arts.
Lord Ding,
Your Excellency, Your Excellency!
Duke Xiao,
Lord Ding, what's the matter?
Your Excellency, I just received orders to capture the criminal.
Please excuse my offense.
Capture him!
Yes!
Wait!
Don't move.
What criminal?
Second brother, what is this?
Big Brother, don't worry. These are people from Temple Dali.
They are here for Third Brother's wound.
Go with them for now.
I'll think of a way to save you.
Take him away!
Wait!
Lord Ding, *** Ying is my sworn older brother.
Can you please not chain him on my behalf?
Let him accompany you guys to Temple Dali
and give you a clear explanation.
Alright. Since His Excellency has said so,
we will not chain him.
But this person, I must take away immediately.
Alright.
Second Brother, what exactly is Third Brother's identity?
Big Brother, this can't be explained
by just one or two sentences.
Go with them for now.
Believe me, I will think of a way.
Take him away!
Let's go.
Your Excellency, sorry for the intrusion.
I really have urgent matters for the Princess!
Your Excellency, you can't! Let me in!
Your Excellency!
Don't make it hard for us!
There really is an urgent matter!
Please be understanding Let go!
Let me in!
Go!
Your Excellency, don't blame us for this.
His Majesty has ordered
that the Princess can't meet anyone while recovering.
I'm her cousin and I can't go see her?
Your Excellency, don't make this hard for us.
Jing Er!
Your Excellency.
Jing Er! No, Your Excellency!
I'm your cousin!
The Princess's injury has already angered His Majesty.
And you dare to come here to throw a tantrum?
Do you feel that the Princess is not troubled enough?
Ah Mo!
Ah Mo,
I really do have urgent matters for the Princess.
Please accommodate me.
Are there any matters more urgent than the Princess's recovery?
If it wasn't because of you
always taking the Princess outside the palace to play around,
would she have been injured?
Who was playing around?
Why are you so unreasonable?
I took the Princess to meet with some heroic brave men
and to improve her martial arts.
Is that wrong?
You led the princess to meet with thugs.
Just this one thing can get you punished.
If you weren't an imperial relative, you would also be at Temple Dali right now!
The Princess wouldn't tell His Majesty
who harmed her.
So you revealed the secret.
The Princess treats you as her sister,
and yet you plunged her into injustice.
Harming the princess, lying to the emperor.
Shouldn't it be dealt with accordingly?
As a guard, I didn't protect the princess.
And now you expect me to lie to His Majesty?
What a guard!
*** Ying saved the Princess's life.
If the Princess doesn't say anything,
it's because of their friendship.
You really are something.
Just one word put that guy in jail.
When his head gets cut off,
what more ties of friendship do the Princess and *** Ying have?
He brought this upon himself!
You really are a cold-blooded person!
The princess already fears death because of the late empress's death.
If *** Ying dies because of her,
how will you let the Princess deal with that?
Have you forgotten how the late Empress treated you?
Do you want to see the Princess be sad
and feel guilty for her entire life?
You already know everything.
Today I came here
to tell the Princess all this.
If you really are heartless,
then just pretend I never said anything today.
Ah Mo, why is your face unhappier than mine?
It's okay. You don't have to worry about me.
It's only a small wound.
Besides, I just told Qiao Er
that from now on, I will care about how I dress.
It was all because I was negligent and came too late.
I didn't protect you well.
Please punish me.
Quickly get up.
Why do you always say punish so easily?
I tried to throw off to escape the palace.
What does this have to do with you?
The late empress raised me up.
And you, princess, treats me as sister.
Ah Mo don't know how to repay you.
Okay, okay
Why do you babble on even more than Qiao Er?
Also, you already know
I never cared much for my appearance.
I only care about friendship.
It's only flesh and skin, no need to mind.
Don't blame yourself.
Princess, Duke Xiaoyang came to see you earlier.
My cousin probably came to inquire about my injury.
No, he came to tell you
that *** Ying who hurt you
is now imprisoned at Temple Dali.
What? Big Brother was taken away?
Princess. This way, please.
Where is he?
This side. Right here.
Big brother
Third Brother
Big brother
You are...
I'm Third Brother. Jing Er.
How dare you see Princess and still not kneel!
Who told you to say that? Go away!
Yes
You are the royal descendant they were talking about?
So my Third Brother was originally the Princess.
No wonder.
Big Brother, I didn't mean to hide this.
It's just that I've always liked martial arts since I was young
so when I go outside the palace, I often crossdress as a guy.
And, since meeting you,
I feared that because of my identity as a princess,
you would become distant.
So I didn't tell you.
But unexpectedly...
You didn't think that I really wounded you on accident.
I originally thought that I was wronged.
But now, it seems like even my death won't be enough.
Big Brother, don't say that!
When I swore you as my brother,
I've already decided that you were going to my big brother.
The accidental injury definitely isn't your fault.
I will tell them right now
to release you.
Why are you still standing there? Release him!
We don't dare.
How dare you not obey this princess's command?
Release him when I tell you to!
Princess, don't make it hard for them.
It seems like without the Emperor's order,
no one dares to open this door.
Big Brother, this all started became of me.
I don't even blame you. How can others do?
I will talk to my imperial father later.
For now, come with me.
Hurry and release him!
Yes.
Wait.
I greet the Princess.
The Princess is an imperial descendant.
How can you be at a place like this?
Where can I not go in the Jing City?
I don't mean it that way.
It's just that the prison is cold and damp,
if your precious body gets sick,
I wouldn't be able to take responsibility for it.
So if the Princess has any matters,
please order me to do them.
I will ask the Princess to move to the outer courts.
Lord Ding is overly worrid.
*** Ying is my sworn brother.
Capturing him
is a misunderstanding caused by me.
I'm here to release him.
But they refuse to release him.
Lord Ding came here just on time.
Releasing him would be much easier now.
Princess, this matter may be a misunderstanding
but jailing *** Ying is His Majesty's order.
I am only following orders.
If I release him before questioning him,
I wouldn't be able to report back to His Majesty.
If His Majesty decides to punish us,
not only would I be fired,
but everyone in Temple Dali would be punished.
Forgive me for not following your order.
Then I shall return to the palace and convince imperial father to release him.
You guys can only question him. Don't make it hard for Big Brother.
Rest assured, Princess.
We won't mistreat Sir ***.
As soon as His Majesty's order comes,
we will release him immediately.
Big Brother, you will have to endure this for a little more.
I will find Father immediately right now.
After taking you out, I will properly apologize then.
Alright.
Escort the Princess.
You two must take care of Sir *** well.
Yes.
The fresh ones still taste better.
You glutton!
Alright, your big mouth will help me in this case.
Your Majesty,
this is the Longjing Tea I especially brewed for you today.
Try it.
Imperial father! Princess!
Princess!
Imperial father,
Jing Er, your wound still hasn't recovered.
Why are you out here running around?
I'm not running around. I went to Temple Dali.
Come back quickly then if you are going to leave.
Take the princess back to the palace.
Yes.
Imperial Father, I've already investigated the matter about my accident.
*** Ying is still locked up.
Please give orders to release him!
Finished investigating? Temple Dali still hasn't come out with results yet.
How can it be finished?
A commoner hurt my princess.
Does he still know the law?
Alright, this matter you don't need to worry about anymore.
Temple Dali will deal with him accordingly.
Imperial Father, this can't be blamed on him!
It was because I crossdressed as a boy
and forced him to duel with me.
Firstly, he didn't know that I am a Princess.
The ignorant can't be blamed.
Secondly, he didn't hurt me on purpose.
It's because I accidentally fell and hurt myself with the blade.
All this wasn't illegal!
You still haven't admitted your own fault!
And now you are speaking for others?
Leaving the palace is enough,
but crossdressing as a boy and befriending thugs,
where is the imperial decency?
All day you play with swords and stir up conflicts.
If I don't discpline you more sternly,
and punish those people with ill intents,
then chaos will occur!
Imperial father!
Princess, His Majesty is right.
Even if it was an accident,
punishments must still be given out.
When a little kid has done wrong,
adults must discpline him more strictly.
And we're talking about a wild man here.
Besides, he hurt the princess.
If this matter is just let go like this,
then where is His Majesty's dignity?
To say it lightly, it's disobeying the law.
To say it seriously, it's the crime of lying to the Emperor.
*** Ying is a heroic chivalrous man.
When did he turn into a wild man?
It's because it was an accident
that I'm begging on his behalf.
What kind of person are you to me?
There's no need for you to meddle in my business.
Jing Er! You can't be rude!
Your Majesty, please don't be angry.
Before, the Princess was young.
It's understandable that she likes crossdressing
and leaving the palace frequently.
But now, the Princess is already of a marriageable age.
I think,
we should arrange a marriage for her quickly.
Then the Princess's heart will be settled.
My beloved consort is right.
We'll have to find a husband for the princess more quickly.
I will definitely see to this.
Consort Lan, you are controlling too much!
My business is none of your business!
Alright, alright! Don't be rude!
I still have to go see how the pills are brewing.
Leave now!
Imperial father!
Imperial father!
Imperial father!
Report to Lord Ding
that he must eliminate *** Ying immediately.
To avoid the Princess throwing tantrums again.
Yes.
Criminal *** Ying, as bold as the sky,
used weaponry to injure the princess.
Ruined the princess's face with ill intent.
His crime is huge and must be executed according to law.
He will be executed at the third quarter in the noon today.
My Lord,
how did accidental harm turn into attack with weaponry?
I'm wronged!
But you ruined the princess's face.
The evidences support that
It will be hard to prove anything otherwise.
Even if I am guilty,
I didn't harm the princess intentionally.
You decided on my punishment before even questioning me.
I refuse to comply!
Sir ***, your compliance
isn't controlled by you or me.
Sir, prepare for your death.
My Lord, I want to see the Princess!
I'm afraid in your whole life,
You're never going to see Princess.
Your Excellency, something bad has happened!
Is there information from Temple Dali?
I got accurate information
that said today at the third quarter in noon, Sir *** will be executed!
Executed? Who said so?
The jailer told me.
Temple Dali's Lord Ding
personally announced His Majesty's order.
This can't be wrong!
What will happen now?
This can't be. I have to find Jing Er immediately.
Cousin, cousin!
Jing Er, you are finally here.
Big Brother will be executed today at the third quarter in noon.
Hurry and think up a solution!
Who ordered this? Why is it so soon?
I think they hid this from you on purpose.
They wanted to kill the wild weed with a quick blade.
so that when you find out, you wouldn't be able to do anything.
It must be because Consort Lan and Ding Quan
held a grudge against me for my refusal of marriage.
So now they're taking the opportunity to harm Big Brother!
I didn't think they would be this cruel.
Then what do we do now? It's almost noon.
This matter started with me.
No matter what, I can't let Big Brother die wrongly.
But the imperial order is already out, how can we save him?
Even if you beg His Majesty now,
there wouldn't be enough time. Think of another way.
I'll go to the execution ground right now.
No matter what,
even if I have to raid the execution ground, I will save Big Brother's life.
My lord, the third quarter of noon has already come.
Execute him.
Who dares to move?
I greet the Princess.
Lord Ding,
Princess, what meaning is this?
I already said
*** Ying is my sworn brother.
Accidental injury was just an accident.
You are so impatiently trying to kill my big brother.
Are you trying to pick a fight with me?
I dare not.
I am merely following orders.
Then alright,
then please, Lord Ding, give me a few hours.
Wait for me to explain the situation to Imperial Father
then you can execute him, ok?
Princess, I have my duties.
I can't abuse the law for personal reason
and delay the execution.
Lord Ding didn't even question the man
and decided to give my sworn brother the death penalty.
Isn't that abusing the law for personal revenge?
Your Excellency, ever since I became the head of Temple Dali,
I've been just and lawful, faithful to the Emperor.
If you don't agree, then you can report it to His Majesty
and have me punished for my injustice.
But right now, I must operate according to the law.
I hope that you and the Princess will take care of yourself.
You!
Princess, our dynasty's law isn't just child's play!
This raid of the execution ground is furthermore punishable by death!
Even if it's the princess,
the law cannot be ignored.
Please, Princess, don't stop me from conducting the execution.
Continue the execution!
If there are any more interferers, they will be killed regardless!
Who dares to move!
Princess, if you continue to stop Guard Mo from executing,
then please forgive me for conducting the law.
This is the imperial-given Golden Sword, everyone must listen!
Lord Ding, this Golden Sword represents His Majesty.
You dare to rebel.
Do you want me to capture you right now?
I give the order that if within two hours,
His Majesty doesn't give the order to change the punishment,
then you may continue the execution.
The criminal, I shall take for now.
Princess,
if you take the criminal directly from the execution ground,
then I won't be able to report to His Majesty.
Where will the dignity of Temple Dali be?
Then what do you say we do?
How about this,
if you can convince His Majesty to postpone the execution,
I can of course have the criminal be taken back to Temple Dali.
and wait for the imperial order before doing anything.
Then alright, I'll go find the Imperial Father right now.
You wait here.
Princess, wait.
Princess, this matter of execution has already been announced to everyone.
If it's delayed indefinitely,
then the dignity of the law will be damaged.
My actions will match my words.
If I say two hours, it will be two hours.
Cousin,
wait here with Ah Mo for a little while.
Alright.
Big Brother ***, endure this for a little more.
Everything has a beginning and an end.
Perhaps this calamity was supposed to happen.
Princess, don't feel guilty because of me.
Big Brother, when we swore in, we said
Endure life and death together.
No matter what, I will not let you die an unjust death.
Imperial father, your words are extremely powerful.
How can you lie?
When did I lie?
You never said that
you were going to execute *** Ying.
Yet secretly you ordered Temple Dali to execute him.
Isn't this lying to me?
But I also didn't say that I wouldn't kill *** Ying.
But imperial father, *** Ying is innocent.
You are so impatient to kill him
isn't that equating human lives with that of a grass's?
You are a princess
Him hurting you is equivalent to hurting me.
Daring to hurt his superiors, how is that innocent?
I'm telling you, I'm quick to kill him
because I want you to stop fooling around.
I want you to stay in the palace obediently.
To meditate and cultivate yourself!
Imperial father, a person should know when to be thankful and repay someone.
Did you know,
killing *** Ying would be like killing me?
Why is that?
A few days ago, I was in danger.
It was all thanks to *** Ying
that I was able to keep my life.
But I haven't repaid him for his saving grace yet
and now I'm letting him get killed.
Imiperial father, do you really want to see your daughter
get punished by the heavens?
*** Ying is heroic and chivalrous.
He saved me and Cousin Xiao from danger.
You shouldn't punish me
but rather should reward him!
Alright, if you don't agree to this,
then eye for eye it is.
First wound *** Ying's face,
then,
use my life to pay for his.
Do you think this solution is good?
Ridiculous!
Your Majesty,
Saving someone's life is greater than committing a seven-level sin.
Forgiving someone's life is the same.
With a heart like Buddha's, the heavens and the earth will respond.
This is the way of longevity.
Yes, the great master is right.
The great master is right.
Since the great master has spoken,
then I'll free *** Ying of his death penalty.
But, he can't stay in the Jing City any longer.
Since you said that he's skilled in martial arts,
then let him repay his sins with accomplishments.
Have him join the military at Nanjiang and serve our country.
Thanks Imperial Father.
Imperial father, you are wise.
So would killing him make me not wise?
No, no, you would still be wise.