The Legend of Hao Lan (Mou Qin / 皓镧传)

~ Moonrise by Lu Hu & Huang Yali ~

The Legend of Hao Lan

Episode 13

This is too ridiculous, what does a woman know?

How could they let her handle this?

What if the diplomats are angered, what will happened to Zhao State?

Now the alliance issue is small matter, our survival is more important.

That King brought two thousand soldiers here.

What happened if the Handang reinforcements don't arrive in time?

All these work on speaking.

This won't do and that won't do. Think of an idea for me then.

Queen, is it safe to give such a big matter to a Lady in waiting?

We want this to be in jest, the more playful the better.

If we let the men handle it, it is diplomacy. Can't risk losing.

For women, if we succeed then all is well.

Otherwise,

It's only a woman's game, that's all.

Hence, whether you want to negotiate

or go to war, it's up to you.

She's always like this.

She does things without caring about what others think.

Please invite the king of Zhao state to come out to meet.

May I ask why the envoy of Wei state is here?

One is to seek alliance. Second, it's to propose a marriage.

Since the envoy of Wei state is here to seek alliance,

why do you need to bring that many soldiers from Wei state?

Qin and Zhao are warring, the borders are dangerous.

They are here to escort me to Zhao state to protect me.

What a coincidence. My king of Zhao state is here at Mount Mafu.

One is for the sacrificial ceremony, Second is for check the provisions.

Qin and Zhao warring, we all know that. Zhao State is in difficult straits.

The granary is probably already empty.

Otherwise why seek help from my Wei State?

Take a look at what these are.

This...this...

That is Zhao State's big granary. It is our secret weapon against Qin soldiers.

With it, Changping's two hundred fifty thousand soliers can continue to protect.

Handang reinforcements will arrive soon.

The envoy of Wei state only brought about 2,000 soldiers on horseback.

can they deal with the Zhao soldiers upon us?

Don't forget that

It is Zhao State requesting help from my Wei State.

Nowadays, Zhou state is under siege.

in dire need of Wei State's aid.

Wei King remain indifferent, yet still attempt to loot in a burning house.

How would the people in the kingdom think?

As soon as Qin soldiers captures Zhao State and takes over our people and fortunes.

Establishing a bigger force. Command all the states in the land.

At that time, Wei State will also be reduce to a state of being at other's mercy.

This alliance matter, its for everyone's benefit.

If Wei state withdraws your army, the alliance can still be discussed.

Does your words count?

His Majesty and Her Highness are sitting over there.

I shall lose my life if any of my words are not true.

Envoy of Wei state, please think carefully.

Let's go.

How could it turn out like this?

This...I really didn't expect this.

Your Majesty, if you continue to look, you will finally understand.

Reporting!

Your Majesty, the Wei people has decamped and left.

Excellent.

Your Majesty, there's still a Crown Prince from Chu state.

But compare to fearful rat like the Wei official

but this Crown Prince is not that easy to handle.

Wei state just left and Chu state is here again?

I'm here to see your Princess. Why did they call the Lady-in-waiting to be here instead?

May I ask you a question?

Why are you here at Zhao state?

I fell in love with your princess at first sight.

I would like to marry as my Royal Consort.

Then why did Crown Prince bring army to Mt. Mafu?

Your king of Zhao state personally gifted me with the painting.

I came to offer marriage to your Princess but he had dishonor his own words.

Would I still have the dignity to go back?

Crown Prince, please look at that granary.

Hold that side up.

Yes!

Quick!

Good. Good. Good.

Good. Good. Good.

Such small trickery may fooled the Wei official,

Will it be able to trick me?

This strategy can trick the envoy of Wei state.

Once look at it, the Crown Prince of Chu state could already see through it.

That's right.

Look at the Wei soldiers ready to battle at the foothill.

It's really women's speech bringing calamity to Zhao.

Since Wei left, we should've married the Princess to the Chu.

Zhao Princess should sacrifice for Zhao State.

That's right.

I already said,

you can use this trick once but not all the time.

A country's matter is not child's play.

At the end, still need me to clean up the mess.

Hand over the princess now.

Hand over the princess!

General Gongsun, what's happening out there?

I don't know. Who's afraid of what's going out there?

Go and ask round. What exactly is happening?

Yes.

Royal Descendant.

Brother Lu, why are you here?

Don't ramble on, Chu and Wei is charging up the mountain.

Let's go now.

That's not impossible.

You listen yourself, the fighting outside.

They are going up to attack the mountain soon. Let's go now.

- General Gongsun. - Don't be anxious.

Lu Buwei, are you up to something?

If you still don't believe me, listen then.

This is not right. Let's go now! Quick!

Hurry up!

General Gongsun, I made you suffer.

Lu Buwei, that's sinister enough.

I don't want to see your little game anymore. Hand over your princess now.

May I be bold. Crown Prince, please think again carefully.

Chu State encompasses five thousand li's, bears many tens thousands of soldiers.

It's such a strong country. Why would you be afraid of Qin state?

If Crown Prince dissents to Zhao and Chu's alliance.

are you waiting for Qin to defeat one by one?

I'm not interested in what you say. Tell your princess to come out now.

Back then Bai Qi lead tens of thousands of soldiers to fight Chu State.

One battle took Yenying, second took Yiling.

Third one destroyed Chu's temples,

Disgraced many generations of ancestors, bodies & blood strewn all over the land,

Did the Crown Prince forgot this huge debt of blood and revenge ?

How dare you!

Crown Prince is skilled in both pen and sword.

You will be the future ruler of Chu state.

Even though the Princess admire you so.

Willing to form marriage alliance.

But if the princess marries into the Chu state,

Wei State will definitely fly into a rage from the shame.

Citizen's blood will flow like a river.

The best strategy at present is for Zhao to graciously decline Wei's marriage alliance.

It's the only way to breakup Qin State's devious plans. Princess is elegant and intelligent.

She'd rather sacrifice her love for Crown Prince.

and stop the marriage alliance.

Such is Princess pained efforts

Can the Crown Prince understand this?

Is this the idea of the princess?

The princess said if the Crown Prince continues to apply pressure,

she's willing to jump down from Mount Mafu

To break this love fate.

She doesn't wish to implicate her country, condemned by the public.

Dare I ask the Crown Prince a question?

Princess is wise, kind and righteous for people's causes.

For the peace and safety of her country,

Rather renounce a great love

Will Crown Prince put his people at risk for his own selfish affections?

The swallows go flying about, With their wings unevenly displayed.

The lady was returning , And I escorted her far into the country.

I looked till I could no longer see her, And my tears fell down like rain.

The swallows go flying about, Now up, now down.

The lady was returning, And far did I accompany her.

I looked till I could no longer see her, And long I stood and wept.

The swallows go flying about; From below, from above, comes their twittering.

The lady was returning, And far did I escort her to the south.

I looked till I could no longer see her, And great was the grief of my heart.

Crown Prince is so affectionate.

Ya'er has none to repay back.

Can only use this people to give to my soul mate.

and wish the Crown Prince a safe and smooth journey.

I bade farewell to you.,

Let's go.

But I'm still clueless.

Who thought of this scamming trickery?

Haolan, explain this to His Majesty.

To answer your Highness, Wei King seeks own profit by looting the burning house.

When he sees that Zhao State has ample provisions for the war, he naturally will leave.

The Crown Prince of Chu state fell in love with the princess at first sight.

He is young and hot tempered. When he found out the Princes is also enamored of him.

But willing to sacrifice her love for the country.

Naturally will be very moved. Chu prince is a highly intelligence man.

If he had chance to think further, would've been suspicious at our ploy.

So while he was thinking, I recite the farwell poem to wipe off his last suspicions.

When I was young, I heard a legend from the elders.

During the 10th year of King Lu Xiang's reign, the lords from thirteen states teamed up to attack Biyang state.

The King of Biyang, Yun Bao, built fake granaries and

Caused withdrawal of tens thousands of soldiers.

Furthermore, as a tiny state, Biyang fought hard for 20 days

and battled the combined army of the thirteen states.

Frankly, for today, the first stage is not difficult.

The second had narrow margin, the third...

it wasn't me who touched the heart of the Crown Prince of Chu state.

It's Princess's real affections showing.

To sacrifice love for land and country.

Instead of being moved by Ya'er, he was actually moved by his own high sentiments.

But in two years when he becomes the king of Chu state,

and is less innocent and passionate, I fear this strategy can't be used again.

Let's talk again when it comes later.

Ingenious ploy of covering the sky to cross the sea.

It must be...Her Highness' idea.

Sister Ya is gorgeous and Haolan is elegant, a pair of red lily and white lily grew in our Zhao State.

That is our Zhao State's fortune, father King.

Well said.

Congratulations, Your Majesty.

Older sister Haolan.

Prince Jiao just found that many soldiers and horses