The Legend of Hao Lan (Mou Qin / 皓镧传)

Your highness,

Zixi is great in all aspects. He's worthy of your match.

In that case, does he look like you?

I have been away from Xianyang for a long time.

I can't remember what he looks like anymore.

So,

you want me to marry

a Royal Descendant of Qin whom I have never met?

Your highness

Yiren.

I desire you and not the Royal Descendant of Qin.

Do you still remember the first time we met?

I lost my temper with my Royal Father that day

and ran out from the palace alone.

Unfortunately, my money was stolen

and I refused to admit my mistake to Royal Father.

While roaming in the streets of Handan,

you found me.

If anyone else

were in my place,

they would have done the same thing, too.

No.

Countless people walked past me.

You were the only one who stopped for me.

The heavens brought you to me,

indicating that...

you are the one

I have been waiting for.

Your highness.

Your highness.

I'm just a homeless and miserable hostage.

My life is constantly in danger.

You should choose someone who can provide you with a luxurious life.

Instead of pandering to

an insignificant person

like me.

Magnificent clothes, good food, and lofty status.

All these can't be compared to you.

Yiren, let me touch your face.

This is the face

which has appeared countless times in my dreams.

Ever since I encountered you during that chilly night,

I've been hearing your voice

in my head.

Every single word that you said to me,

I've been recalling them repeatedly in my heart.

They said that I have gone crazy.

No,

I have been always aware.

I merely fell in love with someone

and told him with honesty.

Most women in the world are ashamed to confess their love.

But, what's wrong with falling in love with someone?

Why should I conceal it?

My heart

skips with joy for you.

I'm full of gratitude for this arrangement from heaven.

You are always like this.

Saying hurtful words to me.

Why are you treating me this way?

Because I'm not beautiful enough?

No.

You are very beautiful.

Why then?

Because of the difference in our status?

Yiren, do you know?

When those stupid people humiliated you,

I couldn't bear it.

I have a solution to solve this easily.

I can make those people who humiliated you,

kneel down in front of you

and beg for mercy for being rude to you.

As long as you agree to be my husband.

Your highness,

this is not appropriate.

As long as I want it, nothing is impossible.

Your highness,

you and my older brother are getting married soon.

No, I can reject the marriage proposal from the Royal Descendant of Qin.

No one can stop me.

Your highness, please leave.

Yiren.

Tell me that you love me.

My apologies.

Yiren!

You will regret this!

Master.

Haolan,

this is the best music teacher in the city of Handan.

From today on, you will learn to dance and play the zither from him.

Master,

isn't it a bit late to start learning now?

I'm handing her over to you.

Ok, there is a zither.

Would you please show me your skill?

Teacher, please choose a musical piece at random.

I specialize in one song and it must always be exquisite.

Yet here you are, bragging about your talent.

Teacher, please guide me.

Play whatever you like.

Yes.

All right. You don't need to play anymore.

Should I play another piece?

Who is your teacher?

Since I was five years old,

I had started learning the zither from Great Master Man.

Great Master Man?

I heard Great Master Man once stayed in Handan city for five years.

And was invited to teach many students.

You must be one of them, too.

Teacher, this Great Master Man is...

Great Master Man was renowned twenty years ago.

According to a legend, when she played the zither,

she could attract hundreds of birds to pay homage to the phoenix.

Since you learned from a great master.

Your zither skills must be extraordinary.

You don't need to take the test.

Teacher,

teach Haolan this dance.

Yes.

Teacher, please instruct and teach me.

Master,

I finally understood

why you chose Haolan.

This Haolan

was born extraordinarily.

Her etiquette, poise and posture, speaking style,

smile and interactions with people

are different from

those beautiful women I found at the marketplace.

She is a model of girls from cultured family.

The so-called good traits and temperament cost several years’ cultivation.

What you recruited were beauties.

Unfortunately, they're all trained professionals

and seemed too contrived.

It's very easy for them to seduce men.

But not that easy to

maintain favor for a long time

But this is just one reason.

One reason?

Master, what do you value more, then?

A passionate ambition.

Money and desire are good motivations.

But when you encounter setbacks,

it's very easy to give up.

It's different for Li Haolan.

Other than me, there's no other leeway for her.

Even if there are cliffs and precipices in front,

she has to keep moving.

Master, that's a brilliant thought.

Yue.

Yeah, master.

Starting from today,

you must be inseparable from Li Haolan.

Every single word, action and movement,

I must know.

Yes.

Yaoji,

dance two sections to demonstrate to Haolan.

Yes.

Haolan,

Yaoji has elegant posture. Her dance is light and graceful.

That's because she has been in training for three years.

Dance according to what you can remember later.

No one will laugh at you.

I understand.

She dances extremely well.

That's right.

Look, she dances very well.

That's right.

She's really good.

Her silk flutters in the wind.

She is carefree and charming.

She understands the essence of the dance.

Master.

I think we should demote Yaoji

and have Haolan lead the dance.

Why?

As the choreographer of the dance,

I want to fully exhibit its charm.

Although Yaoji is a great dancer,

this isn't a dance designed for a brothel.

I think you probably understand what I mean.

Master. Master?

You created this dance.

Of course, I respect your opinion.

Thank you very much.

The teacher just told me that

he wants you to lead the dance.

A surprise?

As expected.

You are very confident.

I started to learn the zither when I was five years old,

and the dance when I was six.

I've painstakingly practiced day and night throughout the seasons without break.

Why wouldn't I be confident?

Because I think

you need me,

you should be more humble.

If I don't have any talent,