The Blood of Youth (Siu Nin Go Haang / Song of Adolescence / Shao Nian Ge Xing / 少年歌行)

~Blade dance ripples the lake~

~Banner waves in storm and rain~

~Snow uncaring of joy or sorrow~

~Blazing through the desert, reins in hands~

~Clearly young and untried~

~Reckless, bold ambition~

~Unmindful of destiny~

~Solving my problems of fate~

~Trials and hardship give courage~

~Far lands are perilous~

~but life needs adventure~

~Youths dream big, stay sharp~

~Struggles teach us to strive~

~Together, another journey awaits~

'The Blood of Youth'

Episode 28

They must think we're silly.

Yes.

Using up all favours to invite State Preceptor,

the nations's backbone.

Organizing such a grand banquet

yet turning it into a funeral.

This was our chance for negotiations.

The three personages' arrival let us access the powerful.

Maybe we could've thwarted White Prince and

Red Prince's schemes.

You're right.

You must think I'm stupid.

If you had done that,

you'd be just another White or Red Prince.

But you're Xiao Chuhe.

In your heart,

at this moment, gathering Tianqi people

to commemorate Senior mattered the most.

That individual must be at his limit.

Only this will draw out the lurking shadow.

Only then, Senior can rest in peace.

What was that?

What was that!

Isn't he ill? Isn't he dying?

Why'd he come?

Please calm down.

There may be spies.

Longxie.

Contact that person.

I want to see him.

Your Highness.

My arrangement was bad. Please punish me.

It's not your fault.

He's always been the favoured son.

His banquet could've been as arranged.

It's just that we thought his long absence

had ended his glory days.

His Majesty's showing up...

Father was showing everyone,

though he ruined Chuhe,

though Chuhe rejects his prince's residence,

that he...

He's still Father's favourite son.

Father's love for him is something Yu and I

never got over the years.

Palace news said His Majesty was in a coma.

Yet he left the palace.

Seems the Divine Healer is truly skilled.

Then ask the Divine Healer to check your eyes?

I heard she's close to Chuhe.

I'm afraid...

I think it's a physician and patient bond.

That little healer only thinks of treatments.

Ask your second Teacher, Eunuch of Records,

to invite her.

Yes.

Ask Jinyu to help.

Okay.

Your Highness.

This is a good opportunity. Make good use of it.

Yes.

It may be my last chance.

You're all aware

we Qingzhou Merchants dislike visiting Tianqi

because Tianqi has too many rules.

In Qingzhou, we don't care for rules.

So why'd you visit?

I've a friend who wants to accomplish something.

But you all might obstruct him.

So, I want to ask you to give way.

You yourself said Tianqi has many rules.

Asking us hosts to give way can't be justified.

I made it clear.

I

don't care for rules.

But if you insist on rules—

Then you all will

lose your family fortunes.

Whatever Mu family want to do

is as easy as

a hand's turn.

That's all.

Goodbye.

This...

Steward Liang.

How was my performance?

You showed Mu family style.

Next,

I'll do something even more stylish.

Young Master, what is it?

Truly safe and sound.

So that isle really had a superb medical man.

Not a man; an immortal, hard to describe.

Congrats. One less worry.

As for you,

you'll be troubled again.

You are Hua Jin.

Divine Healer,

Medicine King's disciple?

Who are you? Any problem?

Master Mu, be careful. You'll be needled.

Healer, accept my bow.

I'm Qingzhou-Yunjian Mu family 3rd son, Mu Chunfeng.

May I be honoured to be your pupil?

No.

I've 1000-Heart Grass.

It could be your gift.

I've a Tianqi house, Autumn Cottage,

with precious medicinal materials.

What materials?

Not much.

There's Blue Costus Root,

Pity Immortal, Qilin Blood, Crane Stone.

Also Heart-Reviving Herb, King Dragon Leaf,

and 5, 6, 7...

800 year old Lingzhi.

Hear his tone.

That's how rich people talk.

If you like, I'll give you a tour.

Answer me then, alright?

Fine.

Master, accept my bow.

I haven't agreed.

Master, I'm a merchant with a good eye.

On taking a tour, you'll accept me.

Master, I'm leaving now.

Master Chunfeng, how can you give away Autumn Cottage?

It's Mu family's essential Tianqi business.

Steward Liang.

I'll give Autumn Cottage to Master.

She'll later pass it to me.

In the end, Autumn Cottage is still ours.

You always think of everything.

Say no more.

Little Divine Healer.

Marquis Lanyue.

Don't know the time? Hurry back now.

I know. I'm not your daughter.

Daughter?

Chuhe, am I that old?

Okay, Uncle.

I call you 'Uncle'.

What else do you expect to be called?

Isn't it a seniority issue?

Alright. I'll take you back.

Father recovered.

On returning, he slept.

He hasn't woken since.

But I heard the city lockdown has lifted.

It has.

When His Majesty showed up, it ended many rumours.

Imperial Medical Academy announced his recovery

and his need to rest.

But in fact,

His Majesty remains ill.

You mean,

Father forced himself to attend the banquet.

Now all Tianqi is talking about that banquet.

They're saying Xiao Chuhe's name.

They say the name on Dragon Seal Scroll

will be his.

Your Highness.

Everyone has self-interest, especially in Tianqi.

Then I'll ensure no-one dares to seek self-benefit.

What's your plan?

Who are you?

I'll remind everyone—

In Tianqi, whoever aids Xiao Chuhe

should prepare to die.

Two wounds, entry and exit.

One blade entered the back

and cut through the heart to the front.

I'd seen Master Jiu fight.

He wasn't so skilled in single combat

but was good enough to stay alive.

He's been poisoned.

It means someone drugged his liquor.

His final stance was 'Swallow Takes Flight'.

He tried to flee.

But his killer used one strike, fast and fatal.

The work of an assassin.

Indeed it's them.

Hidden River again.

What? Hidden River is in Tianqi?