The Legend of Hao Lan (Mou Qin / 皓镧传)

~ Moonrise by Lu Hu & Huang Yali ~

The Legend of Hao Lan

Episode 3

Princess, 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 don't remember what he looks like anymore.

So, you want me to marry a Royal Descendant of Qin whom I have never met?

- Princess— - 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.

It's to tell me that you...

You are the one I have been waiting for.

Princess.

Princess.

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'm extremely sane.

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.

You always say 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.

Princess, this is not appropriate.

As long as I want it, nothing is impossible.

Princess, you and my older brother are getting married soon.

I can reject the marriage proposal from the Royal Descendant of Qin.

No one can stop me.

Princess, 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.

Starting from today, 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.

Go there now. I want to hear you play the zither.

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 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 accept 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.

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.

I will.

Teacher, please instruct and teach me.

Master, I finally understood why you chose Haolan.

This Haolan was born out of the ordinary.

Her etiquette, posture, speaking style, smile and interactions with people

are different from those beautiful women I found at the marketplace.

It's a genuine bearing from an influential family.

There's nothing left to be said.

The temperament and nurturing needs to be cultivated throughout the years.

What you recruited were beauties.

Unfortunately, they're all trained professionals and seem too contrived.

It's very easy for them to seduce men.

But to maintain favor for a long time is not that easy.

But this is just one of the reasons.

One of the reasons?

Master, what do you value more, then?

A strong objective.

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 will still go to the end.

- Yue. - I'm here.

Starting from today, you must be inseparable with Li Haolan.

Every single word, action and movement, I must know.

Yes, Sir.

Yaoji, dance two sections to demonstrate to Haolan.

Yes, Sir.

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 silks flutter 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,

but 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. Are you happy?

As expected.

You are very confident.

I started learning the zither when I was five years old, and dance at the age of six.

I've painstakingly practiced in the morning and night without stopping.

Why wouldn't I be confident?

Seeing as you need me,

I think you should be more humble.

If I don't have any talent, why would you help me?

We're just using each other for our own benefit.

No one's begging anyone else.

I'm perspiring from the dance.

My apologies. I'm taking my leave.

Master.

Master?

What are you laughing at?

You've never been this enamored with any other woman.

- Of course. She will be even more useful than you in the future. - What?

I waited for you to make your move for three days.

You are truly a very patient person.

You know that whoever breaks the stalemate is the loser.

I'm very happy, too.

Lü Buwei, you are finally being open and honest.

I'm a businessman.

My only priority is my own interest.

But the scope of our family business is too small.

I need to expand in the kingdom.

Hence, I will deliver you to the Prime Minister's manor.

What do you want me to do?

The Minister of Zhao is choosing a beauty for the King of Zhao.

If he likes you,

you can become the King's favorite and wait on him every day.

You want to use me to obtain power.

You are already the richest man in the kingdom

and you still want more power. You are too greedy.

What do you know?

Some years ago,

Minister Song of Wei kingdom had a vicious dog.

It wounded the old steward of the Lu family.

At that time, I was young and in a moment of anger.

I killed that vicious dog.

Minister Song was furious.

He punished me and forced me to do hard labor for a whole year at the Song family's home.

My father spent so much money

without any success.

From the day I became free, I've vowed to myself

there will come a day when I will be very successful,

and make everyone surrender to me.

The opportunity is here now.

What can you give me?

Don't forget. It was I who took you in.

Since we are now on the same boat,

you must always remember this, too.

I'm not your slave. I'm your business partner.

I have never conducted business with a woman.