A woman, possibly of the Duanmu clan, infiltrates a rival kingdom under a false identity to retrieve a powerful artifact, the Soul-Suppressing Pearl, which is key to uncovering a historical secret and potentially changing the fate of nations. Her mission becomes entangled with political intrigue, romance, and a struggle for power.
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In 221 BC
, Qin Shi Huang unified the seven kingdoms
and ordered the alchemist Duanmu Ji
to build the Heavenly Net Palace in a hidden location,
concealing the secret of Qin's unification of the world within.
The palace's underground network stretched for hundreds of miles,
riddled
with mechanisms and secret passages
. Duanmu Ji established three divine artifacts within the Heavenly Net Palace
: the Soul-Suppressing Pearl forged from the soul of the Vermilion Bird, the Parting
Sorrow Sword forged from the essence of a meteorite
, and the Azure Phoenix Mirror, which sealed the secret of unification.
Only by collecting all three artifacts
could one glimpse the secret of unification.
(210 BC) The sudden death
of the First Emperor and
the mysterious disappearance of Duanmu Qi made
the Tianluo Underground Palace
an untouchable mystery.
Rumors circulated
that only the blood of the Duanmu clan could find the Soul-Suppressing Pearl
and open the Tianluo Underground Palace.
In 420 AD,
China entered the Northern and
Southern Dynasties period, with the two cities
locked in a long-term standoff. The Northern Qi and
Zhou fought year after year, causing immense suffering to the people.
It was rumored that the Soul-Suppressing Pearl had appeared in the Northern Zhou's Grand Minister's Mansion
. A woman from Northern Qi, Duanmu Lian, disguised as Yuan Qingsuo, infiltrated
Northern Zhou to steal the Soul-Suppressing Pearl
. Qingsuo , this success or failure depends on you. Focus!
The Yaoguang Palace is ahead.
prophecy to come must not be wrong. Huh!
This is Emperor Yuwen Yong's younger brother,
the Grand Minister of the Zhou Dynasty, Qingsuo. This time, you are to deal with him.
The sole purpose
of this palace banquet
is for you to do everything possible to win his heart,
then move into the Grand Minister
's Mansion , gain his trust
, and cooperate with our Grand Minister's Mansion's actions.
Aunt
, are you sure the Soul-Suppressing Pearl is truly still in the Grand Minister's Mansion
? Absolutely!
Other women's handkerchiefs are embroidered with
lotus flowers, peonies, mandarin ducks, and butterflies.
Why are you embroidering two fireflies? Firefly,
please return my handkerchief.
Qing Suo
greets Your Majesty.
Sister-in-law , rise.
Please return the handkerchief to Qing Suo.
You are Sister-in-law's niece,
Jin Suo.
Good.
If you can
answer my question
, I will return the handkerchief to you. Your
Majesty, it's just a handkerchief,
nothing.
Fireflies, though small and inconspicuous
, possess their own spirit.
Your Majesty, haven't you heard that poem?
Soaring tears fall like stars,
floating trees seem to bloom like flowers,
shifting divine fire illuminates,
pitiful like a pearl in the night.
Meeting you, time's beauty
cannot make this life infatuated.
Qing Suo, please forgive my rudeness.
please don't mind. "I am very satisfied with your answer
. A fine line: Meeting you,
I would gladly give my life to you
. Your Majesty, the imperial
banquet is ready.
Please move to the Imperial Garden.
Hmm
, Your Majesty, please
come.
Oh no! Has Your Majesty fallen for me
? Hmph, I've fallen for your
trap. Let's see what tricks you're up to.
Miss Qing Suo is truly a celestial being. Brother,
Miss Qing Suo is stunningly beautiful and her
dancing skills are unparalleled
. I have a request.
Your Majesty
has excellent judgment.
Qing Suo is of marriageable age.
Today, I have ordered Qing Suo to perform a dance,
simply to find a good husband for her.
Heaven rewards those who persevere, and she has
indeed met her match."
Your Majesty, I humbly
request that Your Majesty arrange for Qing Suo
to marry my fourth brother.
This, however,
depends on the wishes of both Qing Suo and my fourth brother.
To have a woman like Qing
Suo as my wife would be my
greatest fortune, a match made in heaven!
Your Majesty's bestowal of this marriage would be a great blessing for the Grand Chancellor's household
. Please issue the decree ! Ah,
naturally, I wish to marry
a woman as beautiful as
Qing Suo. But... but what? If only
I had known
then what
I know now !
Perhaps the eldest son has forgotten
that years ago, he and Father arranged
for me to be betrothed
to Princess Ashina of the Turks.
The wedding day is approaching, and
naturally, I am devoted to Qing Suo.
But this concerns the reputation of the Great Zhou.
If I were to marry Qing Suo now...
hahaha! Princess Ashina is magnanimous and
renowned
... He wouldn't break off the engagement
and provoke war between the two sides
because of this . What Da Zhongzai said is
true , but Qing Suo is, after all, Da Zhongzai's niece. It would be a waste for her
to be a concubine. If
Qing Suo
were the principal wife
, it would be detrimental to the country.
Qing Suo is willing.
Jin Suo has long heard of the Grand Minister's dashing and romantic nature.
Today, having met him,
she not only possesses extraordinary bearing
but also demonstrates a deep understanding of the country and its people
. With the Grand Minister in front,
Qing Suo naturally wouldn't
ruin the harmony between the two sides
for her own selfish reasons . Therefore, even if it's a test from the Grand Minister,
Qing Suo gladly accepts
it. Hahahaha!
Since that's the case,
it's truly a happy
ending for everyone.
Good! Since Qing Suo and Fourth Brother have both said so,
Your Majesty, please issue an edict to add to the joy! Let's
drink this toast to Fourth Brother and Qing Suo's happiness
! Hahahaha!
Fourth Brother and Qing Suo are truly a perfect match
. Of course, I must... "Your Majesty,
I, the Imperial
Astrologer, report that
three days, the stars will bring good tidings
, making it an auspicious day that is rare and precious.
If the Grand Minister of Works marries on that day
, not only will his family prosper, but the nation will also flourish.
The wedding date is set for three days from now.
Thank you, Your Majesty.
Your son is quite good,
looking like a bride.
The other day in the Imperial Garden, you acted like
an aunt . I was right. Do you
still remember your mission?
Monitor Yuwen Yong
and
find the Soul-
Suppressing Pearl
The Li Shang Sword
will ensure a lasting legacy for generations
. Obtaining the Soul- Suppressing Pearl will allow you
to become emperor. Obtaining the Li Shang Sword will ensure a lasting legacy for generations.
These two divine artifacts are unparalleled in
the world . How many people dream of obtaining them
, and how many have died because of them?
Obtaining the Soul-Suppressing Pearl and the Li Shang Sword
will not be easy
. You..." Before making any rash moves,
first become Yuwen Yong's favored concubine
and firmly grasp his heart.
I'll arrange everything.
Fourth Brother,
what
are you doing?
Are you waiting for me to return?
Ah,
Xiao Lian,
what's wrong?
Open your mouth
so I can see you, Xiao Lian
!
Hahaha,
hey Xiao Lian...
only you
could do something like this!
Fourth Brother
, are you saying I'm just the crazy girl in the stable? Then
...
then I'll learn
how to be a proper princess consort
and never let you down.
You are the Lanling Princess Consort in my heart.
Fourth Brother,
this is my most important thing. Now
I'm entrusting it to you,
Xiao Lian. Why?
Fourth Brother, you know
I'm the only descendant of the Duanmu clan.
I must find the Soul-Suppressing Pearl for the Duanmu clan
and fulfill the family's mission
. Xiao Lian,
these are not responsibilities that a woman should bear.
promise you,
don't take any risks.
I said
I wanted to be a
woman who could stand openly by my fourth brother's side,
so I will never give up on
Xiaolian.
You really don't have to be like this.
You are already very good as you are.
I only hope that you can be a simple and
happy girl.
You and I can be together forever
, riding horses on the vast grasslands.
That's enough.
Yes,
I also want to be with my fourth brother forever,
riding horses on the vast grasslands.
So,
fourth brother
, you must wait for me.
I don't want to marry Yuwen Yong. I don't
want to live this kind of life.
I just want to be with you.
Master ,
what are you doing in broad daylight
? Ah,
Master, Master
Master, what are you doing?
You don't need to worry about me.
Just do your own thing.
Remember,
after the wedding, do your best to keep Yuwen Yong in your heart. You
must keep him until after midnight.
Master, your disciple doesn't understand why you have to wait until midnight.
Yuwen Hu,
Yuwen Hu is just a pawn.
Now, by using his hand, you have entered the Grand Minister's Mansion.
It's our world now.
Don't you want to act quickly,
get the Soul-Suppressing Pearl, and return to Qi?
Of course I want to return to Qi.
Master, you only need to keep him until after midnight?
As long as you keep Yuwen Yong in the bridal chamber,
I will send people to search the entire Grand Minister's Mansion.
You must... I found the Soul-Suppressing Pearl
, but Yuwen Hu is cunning.
I have my own way.
Anyway, you better remember
to keep Yuwen Yong in the bridal chamber
until midnight.
That means you've completed your mission.
As long as you get the Soul-Suppressing Pearl
and help the Duke gain the world,
you can become the Princess of Lanling.
Your disciple will definitely make
it happen. Yuwen Yong is no simple character.
You can tell how cunning he is just by looking at his eyes.
I should also think of a way to protect myself.
Congratulations! Congratulations!
Thank you! Thank you!
Your Majesty has arrived
. Greetings, Your Majesty!
Congratulations! Your Majesty! Great Red Boy!
All my beloved ministers, rise! Thank you,
Your Majesty!
Grand Eunuch's wife...
Hmm,
not bad. He looks like a groom.
Thank you, Your Majesty! Fourth
Brother, today is your wedding, a joyous occasion!
Don't forget to have children for our royal family! Oh,
Zhongzai, you're teasing me.
This isn't a courtroom;
we're brothers, we
should address each other as brothers. Good
brother, you're right. It's
our own wedding, no need for formalities.
Yes, Your
Majesty, Grand Eunuch, the bridal sedan chair has arrived at the gate.
Fourth Brother, you're usually so clever,
why are you a little silly today?
Aren't you going out to
greet us? It
's the Emperor 's invitation !
Brother, please, please
! Hahahaha,
new bride, please alight from
the sedan chair! Lady Xi, Grand Minister of Works has come to fetch you, please alight from the sedan chair!
Oh, good, good, good, good,
good! I'm
so happy! I love seeing beautiful women smile!
Good, good, good!
Alright,
let's begin.
First bow to the Emperor,
hmm.
Second bow
to the parents.
Couple bow to each other and then enter the bridal chamber .
Reporting to Madam Ci ,
most of the guests at the Ci Gong Mansion are drinking in the flower hall
. As I see it,
it's a good opportunity to
make a move,
just as Madam predicted.
Hmm, keep the things inside safe.
Carry
the Soul-Suppressing Pearl with you. It will glow when you encounter this blood.
At midnight, you will
enter the Grand Minister's Mansion
according to the directions I have arranged. You
can only act at midnight.
Remember, you must
get the Soul-Suppressing Pearl for me within this time.
Also, remember, do not lose the blood you carry with you.
Hahahaha, my lord, slow down,
be careful,
slow down.
, my lord, hmm, yes, this
subordinate
takes his leave.
Huh ,
Madam,
this Grand Minister has arrived
, hahahaha. Hmm,
Madam, why do you cough repeatedly when you see me?
has anyone said you look like a fairy?
Hahahaha, how is it?
This is the bridal chamber this Grand Minister has prepared for you.
Are you satisfied
? Hmm, this smoke, this Grand Minister also likes it, hahahaha.
Ah,
Madam,
you smell so good!
This Grand Minister also smells good. Hmm, bright
Ming sprayed the sleeping incense,
why isn't he fainting yet
? Could it be that there's an antidote inside?
Hmm,
Madam, don't be shy.
Hmm... Ah
, you cunning person
, don't come any closer
! Madam really knows my preferences.
What kind of wine do you want?
Fine, I'll drink with you.
Hey, hey, what are you doing? Hey,
let me go
! Madam, why are you tied up
? Let me go!
Madam,
you smell so good!
Go away, go away
! Come on, let's go
to the bridal chamber first! Ahhhhh
, Madam ,
what are you doing
?
You really underestimate me.
Now that I've married into the Grand Marshal's mansion
, I can't leave.
Midnight is almost here.
How's the situation?
Have you found anything
? Master Chef, we've searched everywhere,
there's only one place we haven't searched:
That's right, the bridal chamber.
Let 's go, let's go! Ahhhh,
give me back
Yuan Qingsuo! How dare you talk
to me like that? On your wedding day
, you're carrying a handkerchief given to you by your lover!
Give it back!
If you tell me
why you insisted on entering the Grand Minister's mansion,
I'll return the handkerchief.
Otherwise, tomorrow morning
I'll go to the Grand Chancellor's mansion and accuse you of infidelity.
Let's see how the Grand Chancellor deals with you then!
Everyone says the Grand Minister is dashing and understands women's hearts best.
Well, Grand Minister
, guess why I married into the Grand Minister's mansion?
How did I know I'd become a prisoner? Now
I 'm begging you
with sweet words!
You
dare to steal other people's things!
I'll see
how
to tame this wild horse!
Even the wildest horse will submit to me
Hahahaha!
Ah! What are you doing? Even
horses stumble,
and so does
this monk
!
Hahaha
!
Who's
the assassin?! Someone come quickly! Protect the lord! Capture him alive!
The lord has already abstained!
Report to the Grand Chancellor immediately!
The Grand Minister's mansion is under attack!
What? Someone acted so quickly?
"Does the Grand Minister's office have any physicians
? I haven't heard the Grand Minister mention
it. Who is so ruthless
as to strike on Qing Suo's wedding night?
Should we
immediately seal the city gates and capture the assassin's
accomplices? We must not let any suspicious person go unpunished.
The Grand Colonel has ordered the city gates closed. The
Lord
said that all
the places in the city that should be searched have been searched,
but no suspicious persons have been found.
I have examined all the corpses.
They were dressed in the most ordinary long cloths
, and their weapons were the kind commonly found in blacksmith shops.
They had no personal belongings on them.
Judging from their age and physical condition,
they must have been assassins specially trained by someone.
I have carefully examined these assassins
and should be able to clearly deduce that
they left themselves no way out .
How could such assassins
leave themselves no way out? Could
it be the Emperor's men who want to frame the Lord? The
Lord must be on guard!
But framing the Lord
would undoubtedly shake the foundation of the empire.
The Emperor has only recently ascended the throne,
and the situation in the court is still unstable.
Moreover, there is the precedent of the late Emperor Xiaomin.
He should not act rashly.
Could it be people from Qi? Qi,
Qi and the Grand Minister..." Zhou Liannian was
constantly fighting on the frontier,
but the battles were too far away to be effective
. To say that so many people could silently infiltrate Chang'an
without being discovered
was practically
impossible. In short, there were no
clues, no one knew who the mastermind was, or
what their intentions were.
Alas, I've never seen such a difficult case.
Open the city gates
and call back all the men we've sent out.
The Emperor isn't investigating anymore
; it seems someone is more anxious than we
are.
Go!
You heard it all,
your dear niece.
The moment she married into the Grand Minister's mansion
, the mansion was attacked by assassins.
It definitely wasn't you, my husband
. In my opinion , you've offended many villains
in recent years for the sake of the country.
This time, it seems more like someone with ill intentions
secretly plotted against you,
or
perhaps it was Yin Bao who said it.
Is it only Yuan Qing who did it?
My
husband means
to bring him back to the Grand Minister's mansion.
I want to know the truth.
What have you found out?
This
servant followed Jin Hu and Yin Bao,
and as expected,
Da Rongzai hid these corpses in a courtyard.
Instruct Jin Hu and Yin Bao to carefully examine the clues on these corpses.
After finding the mastermind behind it all,
Jin Hu and Yin Bao returned to the Dazhong Mansion
but found no useful clues.
The assassins were indeed not sent by him.
The Emperor had guessed
—
or rather, he knew this loyal son of the Great Zhou,
my elder brother.
He would never leave any loose ends . This
servant is also puzzled:
who sent these assassins?
Why didn't they leave any clues?
Jin Hu's
investigative skills are well-known.
Unless he's acting
, these assassins' swift
and meticulous planning
suggests they have some connections.
As for the other places, the
four cities are tightly closed.
The Grand Chancellor's men searched the city for a day
but found nothing. There were no suspicious people
or any suspicious clues,
which was strange.
These assassins had no
motive for killing
, nor did they escape unscathed; they
seemed to appear out of thin air and disappear
just as suddenly , leaving behind only a few useless corpses
. The Grand Minister usually indulged in sensual pleasures
and didn't have any enemies who wanted to kill him.
Could those assassins
have ulterior motives?
You mean
it's related to the Soul-Suppressing Pearl? With
the Soul-Suppressing Pearl appearing, the world is at peace,
businesses thrive, and all things prosper.
Who wouldn't want the Soul-Suppressing Pearl?
However, I think
the appearance of these assassins is too coincidental.
You mean
I suspect that Miss Qing Suo is in cahoots with the assassins, my lord
? This is what I suspect on the assassins...
The subordinate found something suspicious
about everyone they found
. The new lady had just entered the manor
when assassins appeared,
but these assassins didn't intend to kill anyone.
What were they after
? Blood, blood, human blood. Did
anyone else know about this?
The subordinate collected all these things
before Da Zhongzai's men
and the palace guards arrived
; there shouldn't be anyone else who knows
. Also, if the new lady and the assassins were in cahoots
to assassinate the master
, why didn't they just ambush them in the bridal chamber?
That seems hard to explain.
Seeing isn't always believing
. Yes, after all, the new lady is from the Da Zhongzai's household.
Are there any
other clues? Just like the Grand Chancellor's assessment,
these assassins are too well hidden. We
can't find out who's behind them
, or
even where they came from
. It seems the assassins have a different origin
. This Yuan Qingsuo
is truly extraordinary.
My lord, should I go to the Grand Zhongtai Prefecture
? Once Yuan Qingsuo wakes up,
everything will be clear . Yes, don't let anyone else know
about
this.
Also,
Xunli, as usual, take men out to investigate. Report back immediately if you
have
any news.
Yes,
Yuan Qingsuo, what is your background
? Are you in such a hurry to get the Soul-Suppressing Pearl?
As long as I capture you, I'll know who the mastermind is.
Who's eyeing the Soul-Suppressing Pearl,
brother? Shall we rob it or not?
Enough nonsense!
Da Rongzai has embezzled our rations!
If we don't find a way out, what will we eat,
brother? But this is Qi territory!
Why is nobody
here ?
Where is he? Alright,
Lanling King Gao Changgong!
Everyone, don't be afraid!
It 's just him!
Oh
yes, kill them!
! Spare us! Spare us!
Lanling King ! We brothers just don't want to starve to death
Spare us! Lanling King! Spare us!
Remember, spare us!
This is
the land of Great Qi, my territory,
not a place where you can run wild!
General Qi,
these prisoners of war... It's up to you to handle
this. Your Highness
took them away
. Get up
!
Thank you,
Your Highness! Your Highness saved our lives
! Your Highness loves you!
Thank you, Your Highness!
Get up quickly
! Thank you, Your Highness!
Highness! It's late, everyone go home and rest!
Thank you, Your Highness! Thank you, Your Highness! Your
, Your Highness ! Grand Duke,
you are a king, how could you come alone after receiving intelligence?
Let's stretch our muscles and report
to Your Highness: Urgent military situation ! A great
opportunity has arrived! What?
A large number of mysterious assassins have appeared in the Grand Minister's Mansion of Zhou!
People are panicking, and
the army's morale is unstable.
This is a perfect opportunity to attack!
Immediately send troops to the border
to catch them off guard!
Tell me!
If you don't know where to begin,
I can give you a hint:
Who sent you and those assassins? Who were they?
Or
rather, your accomplices?
What accomplices
? Answer me
! My head hurts
Stop pretending ! You
have the guts to join the Sikong Mansion, but not the guts to admit
who you are?
What are you going to do to me
? Hahahaha!
You're pretending not to know me!
I only knew you could dance
, but you can act too!
Hey, you
, let me go!
Tell me and I'll let you go!
Who sent you?
Why did you marry into the Sikong Mansion? What's
your purpose? Speak up!
You, let me go! You think you
can leave so easily?
You
're still pretending not to know me,
but I remember how to kick people
! Who can believe your lies?
Open up! I'm
shouting for help in my great Sikong Mansion! At
my command, who can help you
? Who are you?
You scoundrel
! You'd better confess honestly to this Sikong,
or don't blame this Sikong for not showing mercy!
Let me go! I'm talking to
you! Ah! You're using
that horse-taming trick again
? Well , this Sikong will show you
my horse-taming skills
! Let me go!
I really don't know what you're talking about
! Let me go! Let me go!
My lord
! Hold him
! My lord! Ah,
Madam, let me go, let me go, I
'll let you go
! Just answer my questions
and I'll let you go!
I... I don't remember,
I really don't remember anything!
Let me go, I
don't remember anything! And what
about this one?
You evil people
! Let
me go! Let me
go!
Oh, what's going on? Who
was that person just now?
Why was he so fierce to me
Who am I?
How did I get here?
Oh,
my head hurts so much!
Oh, I can't remember anything!
Madam,
I heard Jin Suo woke up!
Thank
goodness!
Fourth brother, take me to see him!
Madam, please
Qing Su...
Qing Su , are
You
silly child, you
just married into the Grand Minister's mansion and you don't even know who I am
! Madam , it's all my fault!
I failed to take good care of Miss Qing Su!
Fourth brother, what's going on?
Reporting to Madam,
after Miss Qing Suo was injured by the bedpost, she lost her true nature
and can't remember who she is
or recognize others.
I was hoping for a pleasant surprise when you came, but instead,
she lost her true nature
! Qing Su,
look at me carefully!
I am your aunt!
Think about
how your aunt brought you to Chang'an!
Have you ever met me
? "The Emperor has been to the palace?
I don't remember any of
this. What should we do?
Fourth brother
, quickly find the best doctors in the Great Zhou!
Sister-in-law, the Emperor has already sent the best imperial physicians from the palace
.
What did the imperial physicians say?
They said there are no effective herbs that can cure this.
They can only reduce the shock, soothe and recuperate,
and slowly help her regain her composure.
The timeframe is uncertain, ranging from a few days to several years.
Some people never recover in their entire lives.
No, Qing Su, we can't continue like
this. We just
got married
and were about to enjoy our retirement.
Qing Su, go back with your aunt! Your
aunt will definitely cure you!
Sister
-in-law, I swear
I will do everything in my power to help Qing Su recover!
Qing Su,
would you like to stay here
or go back with your aunt? I,
Qing Su...
I... I'm not that familiar with you.
Don't call me that so affectionately.
I'd like to go with you
! Hey, Miss Yan,
Your Majesty
greets you, Madam greets you, Grand Minister!
Your Majesty, Miss Yan...
Grand Minister, please don't blame her.
I wanted to give my sister a surprise,
so I barged in without permission
. Sister, my sister, you're newly married,
yet you don't even give your husband, the Grand Minister,
any face?" " Is
this really the Qing Suo sister I know?
Yan Wan, what brings you here?
I accompanied my father back to Chang'an to report the military situation to the Emperor.
Along the way, I heard that some changes had occurred at the Grand Minister's residence,
so I rushed here to visit Qing Suo sister.
It's good that you've come.
Tell me,
shouldn't Qing Suo come back to the Grand Minister's residence with me
?
One is a member of the supreme royal family, and the other is a lady from a prestigious family.
Although there was a small mishap , she has to return to her parents' home the day after her marriage.
I wonder what those ignorant people
will say?
Madam, we are both members of the royal family and are related by marriage.
If you are in such a hurry,
it will seem that the Grand Minister is being negligent. Qing
Suo sister is right,
but I only have one niece.
I can't let her go.
Madam, two months ago,
when you brought Qing Suo sister out of Chang'an,
I visited the Grand Minister's residence
and had the honor of getting to know her.
She is clever and witty,
and I treated her like my own sister.
Madam, if you don't mind,
I am willing to stay by Qing Suo sister's side.
Although I know nothing about medicine
, I can chat with her about the past.
Maybe next time,
sister..."
"Sister, you can remember everything from the past,
don't you think so, sister?
Oh, Jin Suo, Jin Suo,
summon the imperial physician!
Your Majesty, have you noticed anything amiss?
Fireflies are everywhere
in humid summer places,
that's not unusual.
But look at this flower
, it's not from the Great Zhou.
This flower is indeed rare,
from Qi
. Right, I've seen this kind of flower in Qi before
, the locals seem to call it the 'worry-relieving flower.'
Could it be that Madam, she really...
When I was a hostage in Qi,
I saw the 'worry-relieving flower.'
It does look similar to this flower
, but the color is different
, and the number of petals is also different.
The 'worry-relieving flower' has six petals
, but this embroidery has eight.
The embroiderer usually has unique ideas in her embroidery
, but color alone is not enough
, Your Majesty must be wary! Ah,
Grand Minister of Works
, you've finally sent the Grand Chancellor's wife back!
Miss Yan
, A Yong, you're too kind .
We've known each other since childhood,
this way of addressing you seems too formal.
A Yong, just call me Wan'er, that
's
Wan'er
. A Yong, are you still worried about Sister Qing Suo?
Qing Suo just married into the mansion and has become like this.
Not only do I feel bad,
but even Da Zhong in the mansion doesn't know how to explain it.
Sister Qing Suo is lucky
, and with your care..."
Even the most serious illness
will heal quickly.
As long as A-Yong is happy, I'm fine with anything.
It's just a pity that in A-Yong's heart I'm
nothing more than a speck
of dust. Even for our wedding
, A-Yong was happy to send Wan'er a wedding invitation.
Yuzhou is a long way away.
I was worried you'd have a hard journey.
How could I?
Being by A-Yong and Qing Suo's side
, no matter how hard it is, Wan'er is willing
to take it
seriously.
Now, I happen to have something I need your help with.
A-Yong, please speak.
Wan'er will do anything for you.
Who am I?
Why am I here
? Did I really marry that Grand Minister?
And what's going on with my aunt
? What's wrong with me?
Yuan Qing Suo,
is my name really Yuan Qing Suo?
Madam, are you alright? Uh, I'm
a little dizzy
. Bi
Xiang's illness hasn't fully healed.
You go down first,
I'll take care of
my
sister. Sister
, I've already instructed the servants to prepare some ingredients.
Tonight, I'll personally cook you something delicious. I guarantee you'll
be full of energy after eating it, and
maybe you
'll even remember everything from before!
Don't worry too much
; perhaps the memory loss is only temporary.
Slowly, you'll remember everything.
Thank you,
thankfully you're
here. Originally, I thought I would be the concubine
in the Grand Minister's mansion.
Sister,
it's alright,
as long as we're of one mind,
everything will pass.
But I still can't remember anything.
To the left of this courtyard is the Fragrance Pavilion
; you can come and sit here when you have free time.
Look, there are flowers and trees everywhere.
Our master... My favorite is the crabapple blossom.
Further back is the kitchen.
Speaking of which, Miss Wan'er is so considerate to Madam. She
's always busy in the kitchen
making delicious food for her.
Is Madam tired?
I thought Madam would rest in bed for a few days,
but I didn't expect her to come out now.
I'm not that delicate.
The wind here is a bit chilly.
I'll go get Madam a cloak.
Miss Yan Wan's food should be ready in a
little while .
Hmm,
coming, coming,
Miss, what are you doing?
The soup doesn't smell good. I'll add some ingredients.
What is this?
It smells so good!
Poison? What poison?
As long as Yuan Qingsuo drinks this soup , she
will bleed from all seven orifices
and there will be no cure!
Are you really going to give this soup to Madam Qingsuo?
Of course
it will poison her
! How could you possibly have the chance to marry the Grand Marshal and be his sole favorite?
Be careful, young lady, if the Grand Marshal finds out,
that's a capital offense!
Do you think
the Grand Marshal really wanted Yuan Qing to do his test?
He was only forced to do so
by the pressure from the Emperor and the Grand Chancellor.
Yuan Qing is just a country bumpkin; whether she's
even the niece of Lady Da Zhongzai is hard to say.
Hmph, don't think that climbing into the
Da Zhongzai household will make you a
high-ranking official . Only a born noble like myself
is worthy of the Grand Marshal.
But if the Grand Marshal finds out that
you took advantage of Lady Qing Suo's amnesia to do this,
he might just say she has amnesia.
I'd say even the Grand Marshal wouldn't believe it; he'd
definitely suspect she was sent by the Grand Chancellor.
By the way, have you seen his hands?
The "sorrow-relieving flower" embroidered on the palm can only grow in Qi. Perhaps
he's a spy from Qi.
If I poison him, he
can say he died from a relapse of his injuries,
which solves the Grand Minister's problem.
You're so clever, haha!
Yuwen Yong wants to trap me. Yan Wan
seems friendly on the surface, but
secretly wants to kill me.
They're all bad people.
I must leave here!
Oh dear, oh dear, the
lady is missing! The lady is missing!
Go
look over there! Yes,
go look over there
quickly !
Report to the steward,
she
's not here
, nor over there.
A weak woman can't have gone
far. Go
look over there
! Where should I go? The sorrow-relieving flower grows in Qi.
Perhaps if I go to Qi, I can regain my memories
and find my origins. What do you think, Your
Majesty?
Lady Xin is very... Cleverly, she
neither went to the Grand Minister's residence
nor the palace, but instead left the city as soon as the gates opened,
heading northeast
towards
the State of Qi.
It seems this Yuan Qingsuo
is not simply a spy from the Grand Minister's residence.
Does Your Majesty truly suspect the new lady's connection to the people of Qi
?
Will Yuan Qingsuo herself tell me
? What should we do now, Your Majesty
? After all, the new lady is missing from the residence. If word gets out
, you might have someone spread the rumor that the Soul-Suppressing Pearl
is indeed in the Grand Minister's residence,
as rumored in the martial arts world.
However, after Yuan Qingsuo married into the Grand Minister's residence and then ran away,
the Soul-Suppressing Pearl disappeared without a trace.
Your Majesty, if this news gets out,
the new lady will likely become the target of public criticism and will be
doomed.
Don't worry,
Yuan Qingsuo is very clever.
This Grand Minister... I want to see
how the mastermind who assigned Yuan Qingsuo to the Grand Minister's mansion orchestrated his escape from death.
(
The
Emperor's decree
orders you to come to court
immediately. ) (
The Emperor's
fourth brother arrives at the perfect time
. I just happened to see
a book with a prescription for treating memory loss.
The description of the Brain-Boosting Soup is very detailed.
Your Majesty, there's no need to search
further.
Has he already found a better prescription?
escaped from the Grand Minister's mansion last night.
Why did he escape?
He's
only been married two days
and he's already lost his memory.
Where could he have gone?
He probably has his own purpose.
Fourth brother, playing the long game is a viable strategy
, but Qingsuo is a weak woman,
alone and inevitably facing danger.
After all, she's a member of the Grand Minister's mansion;
you should take better care of her.) It's a pity that her safety is
at stake.
So young, yet caught in such a political vortex
! Reporting to Your Majesty,
urgent military intelligence!
Gao Changgong led his troops to attack Hushan City.
Governor Xue suffered a crushing defeat and is trapped in
a city of sorrow.
This is an urgent message just delivered to the palace!
My decree:
High-ranking officials, the court is
in session. Your Majesty has arrived! Long live
the Emperor! Long live the Emperor! Long live
the Emperor! All my beloved ministers, rise! Thank you
, Your Majesty!
I'm sure you all know the situation at the front.
The situation is urgent.
Does
any of you have a good plan to offer? Reporting
to Your Majesty
, I believe that Qi is arrogant
and has been fighting with Da Zhou for years
without gaining any advantage .
This time, they have committed no offense against our Great Zhou and should be severely punished!
Your Majesty, I believe that the people and soldiers have suffered
the most from the years of war between Zhou and Qi.
Perhaps we should negotiate
peace. How can we preserve the dignity of our Great Zhou?
Although Gao Changgong is brave and skilled in battle
, is there no one in our Great Zhou who can rival him?
For the sake of the country and its people, peace should be the priority!
But our Great Zhou cannot show weakness.
Peace talks are good,
but sending troops is the best policy.
What brilliant idea do you have, Da Zhongzai? Why
should our Great Zhou
take a mere Gao Changgong seriously?
As long as Your Majesty sends troops,
we can surely make the Qi army collapse and flee.
Da Zhongzai
is right! Yes, our army is strong and our generals are fierce.
How can we be afraid of a mere Gao Changgong?
Da Zhongzai's
insight is exactly what I had in mind
. My beloved ministers, who can lead troops to fight
? I am willing to serve the country
and go to the frontier to kill the enemy.
You
have not accomplished anything since I took office as Grand Minister of Works.
Now that the border is in danger,
it is the perfect time for me to serve the country. I know the timing
. Grand Minister of Works has been well-versed in military strategy since childhood and
is meticulous in his thinking.
If he were to lead troops to meet the enemy, he would surely command a formidable
force . However, Governor Xue has just suffered a defeat, and morale
is low. A new general
might not be able to turn the tide.
Grand Chancellor, do you have a suitable candidate
? I am willing to lead troops and command generals
to protect the Great Zhou dynasty and fight on the battlefield
. Grand Loyalty, renowned at the border,
is naturally the best choice.
However, Grand Loyalty has just returned to the capital victorious from the frontier.
This expedition will undoubtedly be arduous, and
I feel truly sorry for him.
Your Majesty, the Great Zhou dynasty belongs to Your Majesty
. How can we allow others to invade
? I decisively defeated the Qi army several months ago
; they must still remember it vividly.
Now, pursuing the victory will surely be twice as effective with half the effort.
Moreover, I... Tiger Mountain City has a large-scale trap.
As long as Gao Changgong falls into the trap,
he will surely be captured in one fell swoop.
Your Majesty, the Great Loyal One is renowned
throughout the land. With the Great Loyal One guarding the
frontier , what is a mere Gao Changgong?
This man will surely retreat in the face of difficulty.
Alright ,
I hereby order Grand Chancellor Yuwen to lead the three armies to advance on Tiger Mountain. Obey
decree. What bad luck! I
left in such a hurry
that I didn't bring anything with me.
Oh dear
, how far is Qi Kingdom?
Young Master,
this Yuan Qingsuo has been heading towards Qi Kingdom.
What is he planning to do?
Should we help him?
Look, even the Xuanwu Guardian has received the news.
Now everyone believes that Yuan Qingsuo has obtained the Soul-Suppressing Pearl,
so naturally they will be watching him,
regardless of whether he has real amnesia or is faking it.
He couldn't escape this calamity either;
it seems there are quite a few people watching Yuan Qing's place.
Fresh vegetables,
freshly steamed buns,
fresh dumplings—
come and see! Hey,
dumplings, come
and see! Give me
two sweet ones, hey, okay , hey, sweet ones, hey
, okay,
here you go.
And two savory ones, hey, okay,
okay, two savory ones, hey
, okay, here you go!
Hey, okay,
here's your money, hey,
thank you, thank you!
Dumplings
! Hey , hey, hey,
what's wrong with you?
Can't you walk?
Look at my dumplings! Look at them!
I'm sorry, I'm sorry, forget it,
pay me back my dumplings!
So many dumplings
! So much money!
Do you know that?
no money,
no money! I'll go see the officials! Go on
, wait, wait...
I can help you steam buns,
I can even help you sell them!
I'll pay you back with my wages, okay?
Hey ,
you said it yourself!
It's not just steaming buns, it
also involves fetching water,
cleaning the house, and
selling the buns. Can you really do that?
That's too much!
It's practically bullying!
I won't do it! I won't do it! I'm going to see the authorities!
Hey, no, no, no!
Is this money enough to pay for your buns
? Hey,
enough, enough, enough!
Then let him go!
Oh, okay, okay, okay!
Give him the rest of the buns.
He can eat as many as he wants! Okay
, okay
, haha !
Hey, you have such a friend! You're
so lucky! You
're such a kind person!
Come on, girl
! What's wrong? "Hey,
hurry up and eat! I need to pack up and go home.
Seriously, eat up
!
Peach
Blossom poisoned the steamed buns!
That's not honorable at all!
If your Wuchen brother finds out,
how will you explain
yourself? You're making false
accusations! Qing Suo, don't believe him!
If you don't believe
me, I'll eat them right now!
You have the antidote!
So what if you eat poisoned steamed buns?
Miao Wuyan,
you're deliberately trying to mess with me
! Don't think you can bribe Qing Suo
with just a few steamed buns!
What do you think I am
? Do you dare say you approached Qing Suo
without ulterior motives?
With me here, you won't be able to hurt Qing Suo! Crocodile
tears! Yes,
with me here, this cat is with
you!" This rat shouldn't even think about doing anything shady!
Wait, wait, wait...
who are you all?
How do you know my name
? Do you know who I really am?
Come with me, and I'll tell you everything.
Don't go with him;
he's not a good person.
Don't listen to him.
Who's good and who's bad
, Qing Suo? She knows perfectly well.
Hmph! Why don't you dare fight?
Everyone's gone.
Who are you going to fight for?
Yuan Qingsong, Peach Blossom, you're no match for me when
it comes to stealing men and women.
Just you wait and see!
Hey, uncle,
, what's going on up ahead?
Kid, hurry up! The
Qi people are about to attack!
This is Qi!
This isn't Qi!
Beyond this mountain lies Tiger Mountain City
! Shancheng is a border fortress between the Great Zhou and the Qi Kingdom.
Beyond Tiger Mountain City lies the Qi Kingdom.
It's over there!
Girl, you're going the wrong way.
That's the battlefield
, Qi territory.
You can't go
there! We're almost at Qi!
We're almost at Qi! Luo Yun,
Chang Gong,
what are you doing here
? I brought Yunmei here!
Brother Mingyue
, you're violating military regulations!
You know women aren't allowed in the military camp!
Do you even consider Luo Yun a woman?
Send Luo Yun back immediately!
The war outside is intense, and
danger lurks everywhere!
You can send her if you want, I won't!
Chang Gong, I know I've come at the wrong time.
I'll go back immediately
! Luo Yun
, why are you going back?
You're Lanling King's fiancée
, my cousin, the dignified Fox Light!
If you stay in the military camp,
who dares to say anything?
If you want
to leave, I'll go with you.
Cousin Luoyun
, I'm sorry,
the war is busy
, I was too impatient.
You stay here
and wait for me to win, then we'll go
back to Jinyong City together.
Yes,
that's right.
You are the future princess,
and fighting alongside our prince
will surely be a legendary tale. Hahaha,
Prince Lanling is brave
and skilled in battle, I have long heard of it.
But Hushan City is a border city of the Great Zhou.
In this battle, the Great Zhou is bound to win
. I urge Your Highness to value peace
and give the people of both sides a stable
life. Zhou and Qi have been fighting for years.
If it is the Great Zhou that is not giving the people a stable life, it is
the Great Zhou. If the Great Zhou does not release us, I, the Great Qi
, will naturally not mobilize troops.
So, this battle is inevitable.
You are the great seed of the Great Zhou,
and I am the prince of the Great Qi.
Each serves their own master. Alright,
please
charge!
When
will
we
find
the
Flower
of
Relief
?
Ahh
...
"Get lost !
Oh, Da Zhongzai
doesn't know what 's good for him,
he shot an arrow
to protect His Highness!
Yeah,
Gao Chang Gong, you've finally met your match
! Gao Chang Gong, weren't you usually so imposing?
Why are you hiding now
?
Come out if you dare! He's like a cat locked in a cage,
does he dare to come out
? Hahahaha,
it's him, it's not him!
Gao Chang Gong,
you should just surrender!
Don't implicate your soldiers !
If we add a fire attack tonight
, let's see where you run!
Take him out alive!
God,
everyone retreat!
Yeah
,
he actually activated the mechanism!
Rumor has it that Gao Chang Gong is Xiang Yu reincarnated,
possessing unparalleled strength.
It really is that fast!
Loyal archer, I'm willing to lead some men down the mountain to intercept
him! It's too late
! Why isn't he back yet?
Miss Yun has been waiting for several hours
. Why don't you go inside and rest? He's not
coming back!
Chang Gong, Miss Yun, that's not it!
Keep the envelope safe! It's His Highness
! Miss
Yun, what's going on?
Little Lian,
is she... Little Lian
, is she
dead
or just a madman seeing things?
If it really is Little Lian,
she and His Highness were childhood sweethearts
. Then, Miss Yin, you, Feng'er ,
isn't she Duanmu Lian
's cousin?
Why?
His Highness and I found her body together!
The lady can prove
Little Lian is dead!
Lu Yu, don't worry,
you are the future Princess Lanling of Great Qi.
This is a fact,
and no one can change it!
Chang Gong,
the war is over.
Why not take off your armor
and let Luo Yun help this young lady wipe her face
? This young lady
... Ah, I heard from my cousin that
this girl disrupted the Zhou army's formation on the battlefield.
Although she was unharmed
, some bumps and bruises were inevitable .
Who are you?
My name is Zheng Luoyun.
This is the Qi army camp.
How did I get here?
You fainted on the battlefield.
It was the farmhand who rescued you.
army doctor has already examined you.
You only have some scratches
and
are not seriously injured. You were just too frightened.
You mean the person who saved me? Yes, it
was Chang
Gong
. Yes
, Chang Gong
is the famous Prince Lanling of Qi
, Gao Chang Gong.
Don't you know him?
I don't remember. I know that Prince Lanling.
But
why does his embrace feel so familiar?
Hmm,
no, I don't know him.
Is this Prince Lanling you're talking about
very famous?
Is his name Gao Chang Gong?
Whirlwind,
you've been with me for many years and have never made a mistake.
This time , you
abandoned me
on the battlefield.
Do you want to bring him back to my side
? Could it be
that he really...
Is it him?
Fourth Brother
, you must wait for me,
Coach.
Lian
, we've been searching for so many days and still haven't found
him. When will we find him?
Xiao Lian,
Xiao Lian,
Success!
It might not be Xiao Lian.
Let's keep looking.
Success!
I know you don't want to hear this
, but I still have to say it.
This mistake is no small matter.
Dozens of our soldiers have been captured.
I must find a way to rescue them.
Chang Kong,
for the sake of a woman, missed a crucial opportunity.
This is no small matter.
But don't you think
it's strange
that he charged through Zhou Bing's ranks
unscathed ? If she were Xiao Lian, she should have been killed long ago.
I recognized you on the field. Well, what
a femme fatale!
He seems to be an actor
sent by the Zhou Kingdom, someone
who looks like Xiao Lian . Duan Mulian is gone.
He's not Duan Mulian.
Duan Mulian is dead
. You buried him yourself.
He's dead. Enough, enough
! Your
Highness
,
he's a good horse.
Girl, do you understand horses
or not? But I like it.
Oh, really? I like
it. Yes, I like it
because he saved me.
No, Your Highness saved me.
Your Highness, you are the Prince of Lanling.
Oh, that's right,
girl. My name is
Yuan Qing Suo, from
the Zhou Kingdom.
Your Highness's life-saving grace will be forever remembered.
Yuan Qing Suo,
yes, Yuan Qing Suo. Your
Highness
, what
Is this horse Your Highness's?
Yesterday, thanks to him...
Oh,
his name is Whirlwind
. Whirlwind,
what a beautiful name!
From me... He's been with me
since I was six,
never leaving my side
, like
my lover.
Is it you, Xiao Lian? Xiao
? Is it really Xiao Lian?
? Why don't I recognize these eyes
, yet they feel so familiar
? Ah,
does your injury still hurt?
Ah, I'm... I'm fine.
He seems to really like you. Do you
want to ride a horse?
Can I?
Yes
, Chang
Gong! Chang Gong,
cousin
, I'll chase him back right away
! Cousin
, don't go
! Lu Yun, I know you're naturally tactful
and don't argue,
but this isn't just your problem.
I believe in him.
I believe Chang Gong can distinguish right from
wrong . We've weathered so many storms over the years,
surely Chang Gong can see through the clues?
Hahahaha! Wow,
so beautiful! So beautiful!
Do you like it? Hmm,
heaven! The vast wilderness stretches endlessly,
the wind blows, and the grass bends low, revealing cattle and sheep.
The girl seems to be from the south;
how could she know the *Chilile Song*?
I've forgotten the past.
Actually, I don't even remember
if I'm from the south or the north.
That last sentence suddenly popped into my head.
I feel
like I've been here before.
You said you remember being here,
but I don't remember at all.
It just feels a little familiar.
Maybe
I've been here in a dream.
Ah, I
remember nothing.
Oh,
I'm so tired. I came here to try and recover my memories,
but I
have no
clues now
. Don't worry, I'll help you find
them
. My words may not be absolute
, but I will do my utmost.
Thank you, Your
Highness. Your Highness saved my life and treated me so well... Oh,
how can I repay Your Highness?
The fish is ready
, you can eat it now
. Don't you like it?
Ah, no,
I... Hehe, how can you eat with a mask on
? I'm sorry,
I was just... I was just curious
why you always wear this mask. We
're not on the battlefield now,
or are you a veteran
with scars on your face?
Are you scared?
I know, Your Highness, although this mask is ferocious
