Song of Phoenix (思美人)

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Song of Phoenix

Episode 41

I insist on living a life with a clear conscience, to die for the straight(right/good) path, this is what was important for the sages of the past generations. - Li Sao (Grievances)

- Big Brother! - Bixia! - Husband!

Thank you.

Don't forget about the matter you promised me.

Don't worry. I surely will do as I promised.

What are you two talking about?

Madam Qu already said that as long as I rescue you,

she will then leave you

or...

What?!

Is what she's saying true?

Silly! I definitely won't agree to this!

Even if you don't agree, it's already too late. I already did my part.

Right now, it's her turn to do hers.

If that's the case, I'll go back to the prison right now!

I already told you that it is already too late.

You...

Husband,

being able to save you, everything that I do is worth it.

Bixia...

Right now, we must hurry and leave this place.

Yu Lan, come with us.

When did I say I'm leaving?

I, Zhao Bixia, is severing my romantic ties with husband.

From now on, will never have any interactions.

Go now.

What you mean is...

What I mean is I don't need you to leave him

or kill yourself.

Didn't you always want to be with him?

For a world-renowned beauty like me, what kind of man can't I have?

Lady Yu Lan, you surely will meet a man that will love you.

Stop giving me that. I hate fake comments like that.

If you are good to me, then marry me.

Teacher, how about you just marry another one?

Shut up.

When I talk to you truthfully, you really got scared?

Thank you.

You don't need to thank me. If you want to thank someone,

thank your wife. I was moved by her that's why I saved you.

You really think that I like you?

What really is going on here?!

It was...little sister Yu Lan.

You already knew it beforehand?

Father, you really must not kill Qu Yuan.

These two people were also poisoned by Yu Lan?

What else are you all still standing there for?! Chase them!

You must not let Qu Yuan leave Qi alive!

Enough already. Hurry and leave now. If my father finds you,

the it would really be too late.

Lady Yu Lan, thank you.

Wait. I won't go.

Husband.

Big Brother...

Are you crazy?

Zhuang Qiao, I came here because of an important matter.

If the alliance isn't successful, how can I dare to go back?

Qu Yuan, crazy? How many people in Linzi City want to have your life right now?

What alliance are you still planning to negotiate?

If the alliance isn't formed, Qin cannot be defeated.

If Qin isn't defeated, how can I take revenge for the death of my father and older brother?!

Is defeating Qin really that important?

Big Brother, the Vertical Alliance won't be an easy thing.

Let's first leave this place.

Without Qi, this alliance will not work.

Hurry and leave. I'll stay behind by my own.

Husband.

Hurry and leave.

- Have you decided? - Yes.

Okay. If you stay, I'll stay too.

- You... - That's right. Where Big Brother is, I will be too.

I'll also stay then.

You...

Okay.

Lady Yu Lan, thank you. Hurry and go back now.

You... Are you all crazy?!

Not bad.

Live here first.

Right now, my father surely have sent men to arrest you.

If you all go back to Linzi now, that's just suicide.

Sigh. Who would have thought that a distinguished Chu prince like me,

will end up like a homeless dog?

Okay then. I have to leave too.

Lady Yu Lan! Lady Yu Lan!

Today, it was all thanks to you.

Other than saying thank you to me,

what else can you say?

No wonder your wife loves you so much.

Although you are full of knowledge,

you don't misbehave like other educated people.

Oh, right, how come the two guards today were poisoned to death?

I also don't know. But this matter,

I will surely investigate when I go back.

I have faced so many danger throughout this journey.

And now, in the prison, I almost got poisoned.

From what I can see, all of these were not done by your Qi people.

Who can it be then?

Who doesn't want Qi and Chu to ally the most?

You're saying Qin?

Recently, are there any Qin people who came?

After hearing you say that, it seems there indeed was such an incidence.

I heard from my older brother that Zhang Yi came a few days ago to speak with my father.

Zhang Yi?!

It is indeed him.

Why is it you?

I deserve to die, I've interrupted your rest.

It's okay. What's the problem?

I came here especially to pay my respect to you, Empress Dowager.

I saw that you were resting so I didn't want to disturb you.

It's rare to be so considerate as you.

I can only blame that my Hua Ying Palace

is so far from here.

Otherwise, I really want to take care of you every day.

massaging your shoulders and legs.

I can listen to your kind instructions.

Now is not like what it use to be.

Thinking about back then, when I was your age,

no matter if it's morning or night,

I'll go to see Zeng Empress Dowager palace

to pay my respect and greet her.

I'll learn to do what you've just told me.

By the way, I've heard,

a new Concert has just arrived in the Palace.

I wonder if she had come to pay her respect to you today?

I haven't heard His Majesty mention this before.

It's no wonder His Majesty hasn't mentioned her,

that Concert was bestowed the title by him.

I heard the gossip from within the palace.

The person you're referring to should be the musician Mo Chou?

That's her. Normally, whichever woman Hi Majesty favours

he'll confer her as a Concert. This is also an important matter relating to having royal heirs.

This is perfectly legitimate.

I've also heard that yesterday, that Mo Chou woman,

she's also brought in a friend from outside the palace.

They were so busy and noisy all night.

Empress Dowager, your palace is too far so you didn't hear it.

It cause such disturbance to the nearby palaces that people couldn't sleep.

Did such a thing happen?

I've also heard the palace maids talk about it this morning.

Didn't I ask Empress Nan to teach her well?

Why hasn't she been taught well?

But, I'm really impressed by that Mo Chou.

She's only been in the palace for a few days and she's already bewitched His Majesty to this state.

She wouldn't know witchcraft, right?

Go. Summon Mo Chuo.

Yes.

Sister, your Qin is played so beautifully.

No wonder you can be the musician of the Chu State.

Did you eat some osmathus flower cakes this morning. You sure can sweet talk.

The Empress Dowager has summoned you, Miss Mo Chou.

The Empress Dowager?

Yes.

Miss, the Empress Dowager has only summoned Mo Chou.

Qing'er, stay here. I'll be right back.

But...

Let's go.

Your Highness, Mo Chou is here.

Greetings Empress Dowager.

You may rise.

Thank you Empress Dowager.

Recently, you've been learning the Palace rules from Empress Nan,

how is it going?

In response to your question, I'm a little slow

it's not to the Empress satisfaction.

In the Palace, everyone must pay attention to the word "etiquette".

What is called "etiquette"?

When it comes to rank, there's order

seniors and juniors are distinct. That is called etiquette.

In the Palace, His Majesty is the senior,

Concerts are the juniors.

I've heard that last night,

you were not willing to serve and sleep with His Majesty.

This is not the right etiquette.

In response, I am a musician.

In accordance to senior and junior, I am unequal to His Majesty.

If I was to serve and sleep with His Majesty,

I'm afraid that won't be proper.

So you call yourself a Concert,

to prop up your status?

I won't dare.

This is just a joke amongst the palace maids.

This is not a laughing matter.

Go back and reflect on your mistakes.

Can I ask you Empress Dowager.

Did you hear people's idle gossips?

What do you mean by that?

In the palace, there are many people talking,

but I believe that you should have the ability to distinguish between right and wrong.

I am not that daring.

I also don't have the interest to be a Concert.

Please apply judgement.

Sister, you're back.

What did the Empress Dowager wanted with you?

She asked why I didn't serve and sleep with His Majesty.

What? She's even meddling with this type of thing?

Within the palace, it's different from outside,

there are so many rules. You have to be careful.