Song of Phoenix (思美人)

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Song of Phoenix

Episode 63

My words are paired with my deeds, it may be proven. My feelings are paired with my expressions, that has not changed. - Nine Sections, "Reciting regret" -

Everyone looks down at me. No woman like me!

Only she really treats me well.

Zhuang Qiao, Have you ever thought about it?

For a woman, is it worth it?

She's the king's woman too!

In your eyes, she's the king's woman.

But in my eyes

She's just a pitiful person from a destroyed country.

You don't understand. But I do!

Zhuang Qiao, if his Majesty finds out about this,

the both of you would die!

So what if I die? I am a man,

to die for her, I am willing.

Do you really believe she loves you?

Of course.

Zhuang Qiao, this person has never had her heart in the right place,

I am afraid that's she just using you.

Brother, you may not talk about her like this.

Not to mention that she has not. Even if she is,

I too am willing.

Zhuang Qiao

Brother,

I respect you being my big brother.

But the things you said. I refuse to look into them.

Had someone else been doing this,

I would surely make him die in front of me.

Zhuang Qiao, I must say it even if you don't like it.

Nothing good will come out of you two being together!

Nothing good? how come? Being together one day makes me happy for one day.

And as to what comes afterwards, why should I worry?

Ok, ok.

Go away. Go away, the further the better!

Brother, I cannot have this issue linked to you and to my sister in law.

I know what I have to do.

This Zhang Qiao, he made me furious.

Simply beyond belief.

When it comes to feelings, things are always a bit 'absurd'.

You sympathize with them?

Back then, you loved Sister Mo Chou whole heartedly

but to no avail, it was you and I who became a couple.

I had thought that you and I would be enemies forever.

Instead we now accompany and rely on each other

and have a son and daughter.

Is this 'absurd' or not?

We different to them.

People in the midst of things will always think they're different.

Not realizing that for those looking from the outside,

it's all the same.

Tell me what do you plan on doing for this.

I don't know either.

Are you not scared that they'll tell people?

They will not betray us.

You're not scared, but I am.

All in all, just don't come again in the future.

Then what do you think?

Unless...

Unless what?

Unless you make them not able to open their mouths ever again.

No!

Why not?

That's my sister-in-law!

You take her as sister-in-law what does she take you for?

She will not betray me.

If this get to his Majesty's ears, we'll both die.

That still won't do.

Can you bear letting me die for her?

If you die, I'll accompany you.

But I'll leave my word here,

I will not allow anyone to touch my brother and sister-in-law!

Mo Chou Palace

Sister what's wrong?

Something is going to happen to Qu Yuan.

Didn't he just get out of jail? What else can happen?

No, he's in danger.

He's in danger.

Mo Chou?

Sister Mo Chou,

Why have you become so wane?

I wanted to go visit you a few days ago,

but Qing'er said you were sick. Are you better now?

Sorry to have troubled you sister. Is Ling Jun in?

Yes, come with me.

Okay.

Husband,

Mo Chou?

You're okay now?

I am very well. I've told you before,

"If the body is upright, what fear is there of the skewed shadow?" (a clear conscience has no fear of false accusations)

How is the political reforms coming along?

In the last few day, I was still pondering over how to make the reforms proceed faster.

I was going to put aside the well-field system* for now and start from the salt merchants. T/N: well-field system - Chinese land distribution system used from 9th century B.C. til end of Warring States.

Salt merchants? I have heard that,

you've requested his Majesty,

to have the government take back the right to mine salt and copper.

That's right. The price of salt within Ying Du is rather high at the moment.

These salt merchants are hoarding and are only concerned with their own profits, speculating and driving up the prices.

I cannot just watch the people get swindled by their greed.

I'm afraid that Father-in-law has profited much of this as well.

Husband, are you really going to shed all pretense of civility with Father?

Even so I must still do it. The reform is like a warrior deciding to break his wrist (decide promptly and determinedly in difficult situations),

short pain is better than long term pain.

When we recall this pain in the future, we'll find that it doesn't hurt so much.

Who do you think is wiling to experience this pain with you today?

To ask with a tiger for it's pelt, is it not a joke?

What do you want to say?

I had a dream, there was an inauspicious Gua* in the dream. T/N: Gua - a divination hexagram

Which Gua*?

The Kan-Gua. Trap within trap,

traverse the dangerous path and danger you'll find.

This Gua says that Husband will be met with many difficulties?

I've long since stopped believing in these superstitions.

- Husband, - What is indicated by the Gua,

it's better to believe it's true than not believing in it.

Even if it's the case so what? As long as his Majesty supports the reforms,

I'll will push it with all my powers.

His Majesty?

Do you really think his Majesty will believe in you

as much as you've always believed in him?

Have you thought that one day,

maybe he'll not believe you anymore?

Even if there is such a day,

I will still seek high and low, never stopping till death.

You are forcing yourself onto a road to ruin.

If I do not go to the ruinous end, how else am I to find rebirth?

After coming out from the jail this time,

he seems to be even more urgent than before.

But some things you cannot rush.

To change Chu, how can it be reached in one step?

But since husband has made up his mind,

then let us finish walking down this path with him.

Of course,

except, I'm a bit worried.

I'm afraid that the road moving forward,

will be narrower and narrower and perhaps one day...

Luckily you are in the Courts as well, perhaps,

you can help him out.

I'll put my full effort into what I can do.

It's just his Majesty, may not listen to my words as before.

No matter what, thank you.

No matter how I help him, I'm still an outsider.

Only you sister, can be at his side at all times,

and help him at all times.

The years are long and things are unpredictable.

A lot of times perhaps even I would not be able to look after him.

Sister, you've thought to far.

It's not that I've thought to far,

it's that I cannot help but worry.

- Master - How is it?

I have contacted all the salt merchants in Ying Du,

but they're either not at home or have declined.

Master, should I go invite them again?

No need, just go wait outside.

We'll take who ever comes. I'll wait here.

Yes.

Grand Advisor Manor

Qu Yuan actually got out of jail again?

This person is nothing but trouble.

In my opinion its better to get rid of him as soon as possible.

Once this blows over,

I'll take care of him in due time.

Can you even get to that day?

Even if you're willing to wait, Qu Yuan wouldn't.

Are you not afraid that he'll cause more trouble for you in the future?

That Qu Yuan is just always at odds with me now.

Do you know? Even now he's lobbying for salt authority reforms.

This has always been mine and Zhao He's turf.

There's something like this going on?

He's even at odds with Zhao He?

Is he mad?

Qu Yuan has always been mad.

But the ones who should be mad now would be the salt merchants of Ying Du.

Those people now hate him with all their worth.

But I have instructed them, they will ignore him.

I'm just afraid that his Majesty will have a fit of stupidity and actually listen to his nonsense.

If that happens it'll be troublesome.

Instead of sitting and waiting for things to happen, why not...

Why not what?

Return the move and strike out.

You make it sound easy. How do we hit back?

There's no need for you to make a move for this.

You mean... ?

You, me and all those ministers in the court,

which one of us does not wish for him to die?

Didn't you just say,

those salt merchants hate him with all their worth?

You mean... borrow another's hand

to kill him for our purpose?

How is it?

No one came.

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The salt merchants are managed by the Chancellor and Grand Adviser.

Since the merchants didn't come today, it's probably because of their influence.

You're saying that my Father privately talked to the merchants

and forbade them from coming?

Never mind. I knew it was going to be difficult to push through the reforms.

I was just a little down spirited.