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♫ The far and long roads, the man I miss is at a distant place ♫
♫ Seeking the truth in heaven and on earth, opening up the words deep in my heart, not looking back ♫
♫ Thinking of a beautiful woman, if one's heart could be fragrant ♫
♫ Thinking of a beautiful woman, desolate like the moon ♫
♫ I worry, when can I appreciate the grasses and flowers with a beautiful woman ♫
♫ The ancient people didn't have time to leave some Yimoxiang (a type of plant) ♫
♫ Thinking of a beautiful lady, heart becoming fragrant on its own ♫
♫ Thinking of a beautiful lady, fragrant dreams ♫
♫ The whole world is drunk, one's whole life just follows the blue water ♫
♫ I'll drive and go away for an adventure, flying as I want to in the nine skies ♫
Song of Phoenix
Episode 57
Raise the virtuous and educate the able, follow the straight rule and do not incline. - Li Sao (The Grievances) by Qu Yuan
♫ On the fog-like reeds lies the frost of white dew ♫
♫ The one they call my intended one is near the waters ♫
♫ I whirl my way upstream after my beloved, the path is dangerous and long ♫
♫ I whirl my way downstream after my beloved, who seems to be in the middle of the water. ♫
♫ The reeds are luxuriant, the white dew has not yet dried. ♫
♫ The one they call my intended one is on the edge of the water ♫
♫ I whirl my way upstream after my beloved, the path is dangerous and rising ♫
♫ I whirl my way downstream after my beloved, who seems to be on an islet in the water. ♫
Ling Jun, hurry and come here.
Why don't you come any closer?
Mo Chou
Are you not feeling well?
Lady Consort! A man and a woman shall have no direct contact.
Don't come near me again.
There are several men in the palace who keep thinking about me.
But I never gave them a glimpse.
You probably know that within the palace
you are the only one in the palace of Chu who is
a truly really magnificent man.
Lady Consort...
Ling Jun.
That pot of superior orchids I have sent you,
did you like them?
Come.
Let us two drink this cup of wine.
Ling Jun!
Lady Consort, if you make one more step, I will not keep my manners.
I thought you were affectionate and faithful.
I didn't imagine you were actually so fickle and disloyal.
If you can bear it, you may kill me as well.
Stop!
Sister, this sweet balm smells really good. Why would you want to give it to that Consort Tian?
I don't like her at all.
Morover, the king gave it to you,
this small box.
Within this palace, who do you like?
Me? I think Consort Ying is not bad.
Qing'er, you hear? These qin sounds don't seem like Qi sounds.
I too was wondering. We used to have in our group of artists a girl from Qi.
It seems like the songs she played weren't like this.
Let's go in.
Lady Consort.
Elder Sister.
I was just thinking of you, and there you came.
I have come to give you something.
Qing'er.
Isn't this passion fruit honey?
There is only one case of it in the palace.
His Majesty has bestowed it upon you.
And you are willing to give it up for me?
See if you like it.
How fragrant. Of course I like it.
I'm happy you like it.
Come, sit.
My maids have raised a pigeon.
Usually it's flying all around, and today it suddenly came here.
And spread bird dung all around the place. Such a mess.
Sister, it was probably not easy for you to come.
Would you like me to play the guqin for you?
And you will give me a tip or two.
Your tunes are already very graceful, why would you want tips from me?
It is only that... when I was near your door just now,
I heard your guqin playing, and I had a question.
What did you want to ask?
Although I have never been to the state of Qi,
I still know a thing or two about the tunes of Qi.
The tunes of Qi, although majestic, conceal some decadent music.
But the tune you have played had swiftness and force,
as if it was composed in Qin.
Sister, you are indeed proficient in music.
I have an uncle who travelled everywhere, and learned tunes from every place.
And of course, I have learned some with him.
The tune I have just played
must have been from the State of Qin,
combined with melodies from the three Jin states.
So it is.
What do you say? A Qin tune?
She said it was from an uncle who traveled everywhere
but if you ask me, it doesn't seem like it.
How are you sure?
Actually, I'm not very sure either.
But this Tian Ji does act strangely.
A few days ago, she suddenly came to my chambers,
saying she had come to visit because it had been a while since we last met.
But all she kept talking about was court matters.
She also mentioned my mother.
Your mother? What did she say?
She asked why I could let go of revenge and hate,
and willingly be the Great Shaman of Chu.
That's right. Today when I went to her chambers,
besides hearing the guqin , I also heard pigeons.
Pigeons?
Now that you say it, I thought of something.
In the previous battle of Hangu Pass, our Chu nation kept getting controlled.
I had suspected long ago that there is a mole in the palace.
But since Tian Ji is from the State of Qi,
how could she be a spy for the State of Qin?
You're right.
But, we should be careful about Tian Ji. Keep an eye on her.
Remember, you must be careful.
I got it, don't worry.
It's getting late. I'll go back first.
I should go back too.
Be careful.
In investigating this spy matter, you mustn't speak of it ever.
I do not want you to be put in danger for this.
Don't be anxious Prince, if you want to shoot the arrow accurately, you need to remember two things,
Firstly, is to aim
your eyes, the arrow and the bulls-eye need to be aligned.
Secondly, at the moment you shoot the arrow.
Only by decisively channeling through the force can the arrow travel straight.
Prince, try shooting the arrow again.
All lined up together.
Decisively channeling through the force...
I hit the target, Zhuang Qiao, I hit the target.
Not bad.
Since I hit the target, that will do for today.
Prince.
With just a little progress and you want to be lax.
Mother.
Consort Zheng.
Prince, you've just grasped the concept and you don't want to practice anymore. I'm afraid you might forget.
I won't forget.
Can't you just see what happened just now, I shot the target.
Mother, the competition isn't just about archery. There's also literature test.
I must also go read some books as well.
- Son. - I'm going to leave now.
He's just achieved some progress and then laxes. Tell me, tomorrow is the test, how is he going to fair?
Consort Zheng, don't be anxious, I'll go bring the Prince back and force him to practice.
What's the point in forcing him.
Since he was a child, he's been studying literature, while Zi Heng's been studying martial arts.
Tell me, in such a short time,
how can he beat Zi Heng?
All along, I keep telling him
he cannot neglect his martial arts studies. But he doesn't listen.
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Where's Zi Heng?
Your Majesty. Prince Zi Heng hasn't arrived yet.
I'm already here, why hasn't he arrived yet?
Replying to Your Majesty, it's not time yet.
Such an important event, Prince Zi Heng will not be late.
What is more important than today's event?
Prince.
Prince... Prince.
Hurry, help me bandage my wounds.
Prince, you're wounded like this, I think it's best that you return to the Palace.
Is it appropriate to go back to the Palace to treat my wounds now? If you delay my chance at the contest,
I will have your head.
Prince, you're wounds are too severe. Even if you get there in time, how are you going to compete?
Prince.
Out of the way... giddy up.
Your Majesty. It's time now.
Your Majesty, can you wait a bit longer?
He's here.
He's here, Your Majesty.
My respects to you, Royal Father.
What time is it now?
Zi Heng, such an important event and you're late for it.
You really don't know what's important.
Royal Father, Mother... I...
How did you hurt your hand?
Mother, on the way here, I don't know why, but my horse was frightened, so that's why...
You can't even control your horse,
let alone to govern the world.
You're here speaking sarcastic words at a time like this.
Your Majesty, the test today is on archery.
But Zi Heng's hand is wounded. Can we move it to tomorrow instead?
Minister Qu, what do you think?
This...
Mother, I don't want to be a hinderance.
- But you... - Mother, please don't worry.
Royal Father, I'm fine, please don't worry.
Zi Heng, will you be alright? Look at your wounded arm.
Don't say that our Zi Lan is bullying you later.
Alright already. Winning or losing is dependent on the hero.
Stop with the sarcastic talk.
I'm just saying how I see it.
Will you be okay?
Your Majesty, since the two Princes are here now,
we should get started.
Lan'er and Heng'er.
Can you see those wooden dummies?
I can see them.
Just treat that wooden dummy as me.
Whoever can shoot that orange on top of the head of the wooden dummy, using three or fewer arrows,
that person would win.
Father, I don't dare to shoot.
Zi Heng, do you still remember the stories I've told you.
I dare not forget.
Royal Father, let me go first.
Lan'er has shot it.
Since Lan'er has shot it,
there's no need to compete further?
Your Highness, Prince Zi Heng hasn't had a go.
Isn't it too early to declare who the winner is?
Even if he shoots it, it's still a tie.
The results hasn't been decided. Can't you just sit tight for a bit?
- Zi Heng. - Yes.
Brother, your shot sure is accurate,
but the intensity wasn't enough.
The orange hasn't been shot through.
Royal Father, I invite you eat the orange.
Great Shaman of Chu has also been on the battlefield.
Look and see how the shot was fired.
It's pierced straight in the middle, the orange skin is still intact.
As I see it, the arrow is very precise and accurate.
Prince Zi Heng, I never would have thought, I haven't seen you for a few days,
your archery skills would improve so much.
Your Majesty. Zi Heng always remembers your teachings,
he constantly practices, so that's why you see such results.
Royal Father, it's clear that the intensity of my arrow was better.
Prince Zi Heng has won this round.
Well? How are things?
We lost.
Do we still practice today then?
Practice... what's the use?
It's all my fault, I didn't teach Prince Zi Lan well.
It's fine. You needn't say anymore.
I'm a little tired today. I want to go back and rest.
You had better prepare properly for the literature test. Although we've lost the martial art test today,
I won't blame you. You still have a chance in future.
Zi Lan, remember,
you must obtain the throne for me.
Don't worry Mother, the throne of Chu will be mine.
Good.
Qu Manor
Husband, Prince Zi Lan is here.
- Prince Zi Lan. <b>- Grand Scholar,</b>
did I disturb you calling on you so early?
Your Royal Highness needn't be so polite. What's the matter?
That day, after losing the martial art's test,
I...
Prince Zi Lan, martial arts skills are not your strength.
Besides, there's still the literature test. You still have a chance.
Just try your best.
I've already put a lot of effort into it, but I still lost the martial arts test.
What if I lose as well in the literature test? Then...
As long as when I normally lecture you and read to you,
you've been listening, then you shouldn't be worried.
Really?
Then the test should be something I've learned before.
Of course.
Then...
is it something you've taught me recently?
Teacher, which do you think is more important? Diplomacy or political reforms?
Are you trying to get the question out of me?
No... not at all.
Come, come to a place with me.
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Prince Zi Lan. Do you still remember this blue grass?
A few days ago, someone gifted me with a very good "gentleman's orchid". (T/N actually a "natal lily")
You know that I only love orchids.
So that's why there's this "Orchid Garden", that covers almost a quarter acre of land.
But, the orchid's nature is noble and pristine,
especially this "Gentleman's Orchid" (natal lily).
It's the most divine of all.
You are right.
The "Gentleman's Orchid" is a gentlemen among gentlemen.
It would not contend with other mundane varieties on beauty.
Even more, it would hold the act of scheming and trickery in contempt.
Tell me, am I right?
Prince Zi Lan, back then you followed me when I went to Qi as emissary.
Now that the vertical alliance has failed, tell me,
should this plan be continued or abandoned?
I think...
You don't need to tell me this... you should tell the person that should hear it.
Yes.
- Slowly... don't fall. - Slow down.
Shu'er, Ying'er... slow down.
Come... come here.
Come to aunt... let me hug you.
You're so cute.
Your Highness, this child is so wild, don't let him knock into you.
Don't worry, when Zi Heng was little, he was this mischievous too.
He behaves himself now that he's all grown up.
How can we compare Shu'er with the Prince?
Shu'er, how about aunt gives you a gift?
- Qiu Lu...bring it here. - Yes.
Take it.
Your Highness, you shouldn't have.
What shouldn't I have? I really like Shu'er.
Since I like him, then I should.
Thank you to Your Highness the Queen.
Alright, stop with the formalities.
Shu'er, go play with Sister Qiu Lu, alright?
Go on.
- Slowly. - Be careful.
Look, those two children sure have grown to be well-behaved.
When they grow up, they'll be just like their father
and their uncle, be loyal subjects of Chu.
The Qu Family is very grateful to Your Highness' love and care.
Chu is very lucky to have
such loyal subjects as the Qu Family.
I often hear that you play the guqin beautifully.
I wonder if I'd have the pleasure today?
You overpraise me, Your Highness. If you don't mind,
I will play a tune for you.
Alright.
♫ Orange, your wonderful trees in this world, ♫
♫ were born to be suitable for the lands here. ♫
♫ Since receiving the order to not move, ♫
♫ you lived forever in this southern state.♫
♫ Deeply-rooted and hard to move, ♫
♫ that is because of your undivided will. ♫
Elder Brother, how confident are you at winning tomorrow?
- How about you? - Me?
Could it be that you've forgotten? When we were little,
I stole your crown. I was the King.
Of course I remember.
But that was the one and only time. After that time, the crown was always with me.
Elder Brother, in our lifetime, we can only fight for the throne
Winning it only once. That's enough.
So to say, you will win tomorrow?
Don't worry Elder Brother, if I was to become King in future,
I'll definitely make you the Chancellor.
If I was to be the King, I'd do the same.
Why did you push me?
Greetings to Royal Father.
Heng'er, Lan'er, have a seat.
Thank you, Royal Father.
My Princes, before the both of you is a painting of a plain orchid.
After reviewing this painting, compose a poem,
and add it to the painting. That is all.
Father, Teacher, there is nothing on here.
Father, Teacher, I've finished.
Read it out.
Where comes the fragrance in this room, the four walls are empty valleys.
Empty valleys brings forth ethereal orchids, in Autumn they are drenched.
With it I wait for the ephemeral times, vacant mountains desire for their return.
The white of the plain paper akin to the stalk, tranquil is the thought of the gentleman.
With it I wait for the ephemeral times, vacant mountains desire for their return.
Good, very good.
Zi Lan, where's yours?
I could not write anything.
There is so much to say, yet all is conveyed in the silence.
Outrageous.
To think I usually praise you for having good literary talent.
In the martial arts test you lost to Zi Heng,
and in the literary test, you did not write a word.
And you say that you can't say anything?
I'm so ashamed of you!
Prince Zi Lan wins in the literary test.
Beloved Subject Qu, say that again?
I said that in this competition, Prince Zi Lan wins.
Teacher! He didn't even write a word! How did he win?
The subject of the test was orchids.
Naturally, the answer must have to do with orchids too.
Prince Zi Heng writes that the orchid is like nothing.
But Prince Zi Lan sees the petals dissolve into dust.
Looking at it this way, Prince Zi Lan
is one who truly loves the orchid.
Teacher! You are testing through poems, not who loves orchids!
If one does not love the orchid and pity the orchid, how is one supposed to write a good poem on the orchid?
Your Majesty, though Prince Zi Heng's poem is an extravagance in literacy,
it did not show the sentiment of the orchid.
Then he didn't even write a word! How did he beat me?
Though Prince Zi Lan does not write a word, the falling of the petals through wind,
with the plain white sheet, it's perfect match to the orchid's perfect cleanliness.
And a perfect compliment to the gentleman's quiet sentiment.
And so, even though he didn't write a word,
he still wins over you by a thousand li .
How clumsy! Get lost!
Yes.
Lan'er!
-Mother! -Lan'er, how did it go?
Mother! I won! I won this time!
Really?
Of course! I said so long ago! The crown prince position will definitely be mine!
This is wonderful! You truly didn't disappoint me!
Now you and Zi Heng each won one round.
Now, there will definitely be one more competition.
One more?
Lan'er, we must win the next competition.
Beloved Subject Qu, now Zi Heng and Zi Lan have each won one round of competition.
As you see it, what should we do?
I still have a third round of competition.
Literary and martial arts have both been tested. What else can they compete on?
Politics.
Politics?
Your Majesty, send the two princes to impoverished areas.
And put to practical test, the two princes' governing skills.
I...don't think that will be very proper.
Your Majesty, I believe that Vice Chancellor Qu's words make sense.
Send the two princes to poor regions.
One, we can use this to observe the governing skills of both princes.
Second, although our Chu's land is vast, a lot of areas are actually abandoned and barren.
A lot of places are hard to get into and life there is hard.
Send our two princes with some men there
to cut their way through thistles and thorns, to cultivate new lands.
This is very beneficial for the improvement of our citizens and society.
This way, the two princes,
whoever is able to cultivate a barren land, to govern it in an orderly way,
that person will be the crown prince.
Your Majesty, please remove the inherited title and allowances of the sons of nobility,
and send all the sons of ministers to the borders to cultivate new lands.
What nonsense!
Your Majesty!
The kingdom of Chu belongs to the Xiong clan!
The past kings of our Chu used benevolence and righteousness to rule the kingdom.
We owe them great debts of gratitude.
We have no other requests but to be loyal to the State of Chu for generations.
Right now, Vice Chancellor Qu is publicly removing the inherited titles and allowances of my descendants.
D-Doesn't this hurt all of our feelings who only want to serve the country?
May I ask High Minister Jing,
does removing the inherited title and salaries of your descendants
make them unable to loyally serve my Chu already?
Is it for position and power
that you all are loyal to the State of Chu?
You-!
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♫ Day and night, summer and winter, nonstop changes ♫
♫ Herbs and trees, prosperity and decline, would still depend on a beautiful woman ♫
♫ Rumors brought by wind from all over; inciting ministers with different dreams ♫
♫ Asking Heaven if it can bear witness to one's loyalty ♫
♫ Muddy and clear, beautiful and ugly, overturning all living creatures ♫
♫ Angelica and magnolia, orchids and quan, have a hard time emitting their fragrance ♫
♫ Why must you proceed against the current? Why must a lonely flower admire herself? ♫
♫ No one knew that one's birthplace has become someone else's territory ♫
♫ Outstanding in a chaotic world, who can understand one's desire? ♫
♫ Going far to travel, yet one's heart is tied with one's home ♫
♫ Drinking one 'Li Sao', the pain of separation ♫
♫ Getting drunk for a lifetime of dedicating oneself for one's country ♫
♫ Coping with the long, long road; hard to beg the heaven and the earth ♫
♫ I lamented the numerous sorrows in the life of the citizens ♫
♫ Singing one 'Li Sao', pain of separation ♫
♫ Sighing how hard it is to keep a bosom friend ♫
♫ For the ideal that I hold dear to my heart, I'd not regret a thousand times to die. In the end, turning into ashes.
♫ If this dream is difficult, let's just leave it to the next generations to ponder ♫
♫ Outstanding in a chaotic world, who can understand one's desire? ♫
♫ Going far to travel, yet one's heart is tied with one's home ♫
♫ Drinking one 'Li Sao', the pain of separation ♫
♫ Sighing how hard it is to keep a bosom friend ♫
♫ For the ideal that I hold dear to my heart, I'd not regret a thousand times to die. In the end, turning into ashes.
♫ If this dream is difficult, let's just leave it to the next generations to ponder ♫
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