Song of Phoenix (思美人)

Song of Phoenix

Episode 37

Knowing that the future isn’t easy, I became more determined not to change my ambition. - Thinking of a Beauty from Nine Chapters

Do you still remember Master Confucius's "Four Teachings"?

“Confusion's teachings have four areas of studies,

culture, moral conduct, loyalty, honesty.”

Correct.

People often say that scholars do nothing.

I just hope that,

not only can you be a scholar but also be sincere and tireless

in helping the country and it's people,

be courageous enough to take on responsibilities. This is what, a man, a great man should be doing.

But what if I die in Qi? If I become a hostage,

then who would look after Mother?

Who said you would die?

Since I can take you there, I can definitely bring you back.

Teacher, why didn't you tell me earlier, I got a beating for nothing.

Qu Manor

Bixia.

Let me.

Are you leaving tomorrow?

After I leave, look after yourself at home.

I'll go with you.

What did you say?

It's too lonely here at home. Being with you,

is better than staying here all by myself.

No, traveling to Qi would be very tiring. How would you be able to endure it.

In your eyes am I really that unable to endure hardship ?

That's not what I mean. It's just the risks in this trip...

And precisely because of that, is why I must accompany you.

I've thought it over, since we are husband and wife, then we should be together in life and death.

There is no need to be like this.

Miss Mo Chou has accompanied you to the battle fields,

I am not as good as her, I cannot keep you safe, but I can stay by your side.

I really did not know about Mo Chou joining the army beforehand.

I know.

If you don't find me troubling,

just allow me to accompany you for once.

Your Majesty, you should rest. It's getting rather cold in the night.

Which Palace would your Majesty like to head to tonight?

Mu Yi, is there a Palace that's sitting empty?

Your Majesty are you referring to Lady Yuan's Palace?

Every since Lady Yuan passed away, that Palace has remained empty.

Then find some craftsmen and fix it up.

Have them put some heart into it when fixing.

Yes, I'll definitely have them do their best and make it splendid and grand.

Ah...

No need to make it "splendid and grand", base it on the house of fisherman.

Did you not say that Musician Mo Chou is from a fisherman's family?

Don't spread this news yet, lest the Inner Palace has further disagreements.

Your servant understands.

Also, Vice Chancellor Qu is heading out tomorrow, has everything been prepared?

Don't worry Your Majesty, everything is prepared.

Ling Jun!

Why would I dream of this?

Mother, are you trying to tell me,

that he'll be in trouble?

Teacher, look.

“See the winding shores of river Qi, jade green bamboo stretch unbroken.”

"The elegant and refined man is a gentleman, challenging himself on his studies he excels further,"

"introspection on his own character he becomes ever more good." T/N: "Winding Shores of River Qi" from "Classics of Poetry: Air's of the States - Odes of Wei"

Being able to recite "Winding Shores of River Qi" is no good, you must understand the meaning behind the words.

Of course I know, this poem uses the bamboo as a metaphor for people,

to eulogize men of exceptional character and talents, benevolence and humorous nature.

Who are you people, how dare you block my path.

Let go of me!

Prince Zilan! - Prince Zilan!

Young Master!

Zhuang Qiao!

Prince Zilan! - Who sent you!

Speak!

Exactly who did this?

Since we're in Qi, who else can it be.

And they claim to be a 'courteous and civil state', just a bunch of despicable and vile villains.

This transgression, I will definitely take it up with the King of Qi.

Why would Qi want us dead?

They have no reason to do this.

Who knows what that King of Qi is thinking.

This is not that simple.

Are you okay Zhuang Qiao? - I'm okay

How did you suddenly appear?

I...

After you left, Miss Mo Chou was not at ease, so she sent me after you.

Zhuang Qiao, I'd like to entrust you with something

What is it?

In the last few days, I kept having some inauspicious premonitions.

I'm believe that Qu Yuan would be in danger on this diplomatic trip to Qi.

I am in the Palace and cannot leave.

So I can only entrust you.

Your martial arts skills are formidable and my most trusted friend.

So I hope you'd be able to accompany him on this trip to Qi,

and keep him safe.

Sister Mo Chou still cares much about you husband.

Mo Chou?

Is that the new Musician in the Palace?

Musician Mo Chou seems to care a lot about you Teacher.

Lord Qu cares much about Miss Mo Chou as well.

If that's the case Teacher, why don't you take Musician Mo Chou as a concubine?

Having the company of E Huang and Nü Ying* is it not a great thing in life? T/N: E Huang and Nü Ying virtuous wives of the legendary Emperor Shun

How can a young child speak so inappropriately.

Okay, okay, lets quickly put things in order and head out. It's getting late.

Okay.

Your Majesty.

No need for ceremony.

Lady Yuan's Palace finished renovations yesterday.

I called you all here so that you can help come up with a name.

For what was this Palace fixed up for?

His Majesty fixing up a Palace is naturally someone in the Inner Palace to live in.

I won't announce the uses of this Palace just yet,

I just want you all to come up with a name for it.

I have an idea.

Tell us.

Why don't we each write down a name,

and we'll use which ever one your Majesty thinks is good.

Good idea.

Attendants! Bring pen and ink.

Yes.

Your Majesty, I cannot think of a name for the new Palace.

It is all still in the hands of your majesty.

Fine.

Next

Lily Magnolia

Next!

Next!

Mo Chou

Your majesty, which of the names suggested by the ladies do you prefer?

Within this harem, everyone has their own plans.

Only Concubine Tian is magnanimous.

Her magnanimity isn't something that usual women can compare to.

Your Lady Highness Ying.

Between us, let us not do these mere courtesy. Why are you here?

I saw that Your Lady Highness was not feeling well last time.

It just so happen that I know some medicinal skills.

That's why, I personally made you some calming and nourishing medicinal soup and brought it here.

This is the formula for this medicinal soup. If Lady Highness finds it effective,

you can ask Nanny Lu to make you one again.

Thank you, Mo Chou.

I should have invited you to sit inside my palace.

But today, I am feeling unwell.

I'll just invite you next time to have a chat in my palace.

Your Lady Highness, it's fine. I'll just come back next time.

May Your Lady Highness take good care of your health.

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Princess, just rest first. I'll go throw this medicine away.

Who told you to throw it away? Bring it over.

Princess, then you driving Ms. Mo Chou away, is it...

I am a consort that's not liked by everyone. If I move too closely with her,

it will only add troubles to her.

Jeez, Princess. You are an imperial consort and she is just a musician.

How can you say that you are causing her troubles?

Why do you think His Majesty is renovating Consort Yuan's sleeping chambers?

Could it be because of one musician?

Once Mo Chou transfers there, she is not a musician anymore.

But Princess...

River Algae Palace

is now just a pool of dead water.

It is almost submerging me up to the head level.

Why must I still pull an innocent person into this pool?

But Princess, you really trust this Mo Chou?

What? Are you afraid that she will put poison?

If that's the case, I am also released from this suffering.

What did you let me eat in this journey? It really tasted so bad!

Prince Zi Lan, when we are outside, it's really not comparable to that in the Palace.

Once we reach Qi, you can eat whatever you like.

Really no fun.

Lord, there is an inn up front.

Prince Zi Lan!

There is indeed an inn. I am going to go in there, rest well, and have a good meal.

It seems suspicious to have an inn in this desolate forest.

It's better that we don't go in.

What's not right about it? It is exactly in this kind of place that people should set up inns,

so they can earn money. If everyone thinks like you,

then all travelers should just die from hunger and thirst.

Prince...

Prince Zi Lan, Zhuang Qiao's fears are also reasonable. It's still better that we be careful.

Jeez, I really suffered inside the horse carriage for so long. If we don't look for a place to rest soon,

all my bones will break up already.

Fine then.

Let's go.

Everyone, let's rest here first.

Yes.

Oh, my, this Sir, since you are our frequent customer,

you should come in and take a seat next time you pass by here.

Of course, I'll come. Not only is the wine here good,

the people are better.

Come. Drink. Drink.

Come, you four can sit here.

Okay. Sit. Sit.

Serve us all your good dishes and good wine!

Sure! Just rest for awhile first. The dishes will be served soon.

How was it? Is there anything suspicious?

It is not easy to tell.

Customer, come, come.

Fill it up. Good wine.

Come. Come. Drink more. - Your dishes are here!

Customers, very good wine,

and your sumptuous buffet.

Have a taste, customer. This is our shop's specialty.

Prince, wait a minute. - What is it now?

You are still young. You cannot drink this wine.