[MULTISUBup]EP10/40 尚公主 Tigers Sniff the Rose|Tian Xi Wei/Yan An|秦榛执导|何妨编剧|李昀锐/孟子义领衔主演|全伊伦/吴汉坤/李孝谦/沈佳钰/余皑磊/胡杏儿/唐晓天/徐海乔等特别优酷

=Tigers Sniff the Rose= (Based on the novel of the same name by Yiren Kuikui) =Episode 10= There was a farmer who lived in the mountains of Lingnan. He was short and weak, and farmed a few small plots alone. some villagers came running in a panic. They told him they had often spotted a giant python nearby, over three zhang, covered in bright scales. And it'd devoured many travelers and horses. They urged him to move elsewhere. But he said nothing. Did he have a secret way to *** the python? After hearing about it, he spent day and night pondering how to *** it. They said it moved like the wind. Even a galloping horse couldn't outrun it. Its body was covered in hard scales, impervious to attacks. Victory seemed impossible. The villagers might not even survive. He kept racking his brains but never found a solution. He simply farmed every day, working at sunrise and returning at sunset. after harvesting all his rice, he was so exhausted that he fell asleep on a field ridge. When he finally awoke, he found the python had already swallowed both his legs. When a python catches live prey, it usually constricts it to *** first. But he'd been fast asleep, so the python took him for dead and slowly swallowed him. Then how did he survive? How do you know he survived? Or who else would be telling the story? he'd pondered day and night but couldn't figure out what to do. just as the python had swallowed him up to the waist, he suddenly sat up and snapped its spine. He grabbed the sickle beside him, thrust it into the snake's mouth, and slit its throat. So he *** the python? One year, I went hunting with my brother and we passed his thatched cottage. He was already an old man by then. He told us the story himself. hung on his wall. there's no need to worry or rush. Since we're outmatched let's wait and see. Even if we do nothing, that python will eventually expose its vulnerable throat. There's only one thing endure. Even with the python swallowing your legs, you must act as if nothing's wrong. you're still fast asleep. You're still quite the storyteller. This house won't be ready until tomorrow. No one can stay here tonight. So that residence is linked to yours by waterways, and the gates face each other in a maze? After going around in circles, I could barely tell where I was. Walk around a few more times, (Princess Danyang's Residence) What brings you here so late? I need to talk to you. Why the rush, Mr. Yan? I'll be frank with you, Mr. Yang. I'm now Her Highness's male favorite, and she pays me a monthly stipend. I must obey Her Highness's orders. So I can't stay. The imperial exam is just days away. Aren't you studying tonight? Do you even know this man? And you're letting him stay here? I hired him for his looks. Why should it matter whether I know him? I'm just afraid he'll take you for a ride. Thanks for your concern, Mr. Yang. who were you protecting Did the Crown Prince tell you? Answer me, Wanyao. I can't. I can only tell you one thing. I couldn't protect those I wanted to. But now I can, so I did. If I'm right, court investigators will take over Zhang Renjing's *** case tomorrow. You won't be able to pursue it anymore. will you still interrogate me? Go ahead and protect those you want to. Come to my residence tomorrow. I'll borrow your carriage to see the Crown Prince. (Chongli Hall) why didn't you tell me beforehand you were bringing a stranger? He's the real killer of Zhang Renjing. Greetings, Your Royal Highness. This isn't the Court of Judicial Review. Guilty or innocent, Yan Shang came to Sheng'an with no rank, He used Grand Princess Luling and the Peony Festival to plot Zhang Renjing's ***. He's now living at my residence and serving as my adviser. He'll help you with your plans from now on. I'm grateful for Her Highness's trust. I'll serve Your Royal Highness with all my heart. A man of courage and cunning, I truly admire you. Since I've decided to join you in our great cause, there are no secrets between us. Those at my side are at yours as well. there should be such honesty. You little brat, what's so funny? I'm happy for you. You got your money's worth with this house. Don't call him. Let him study in peace. Wei Shu, why the daydreaming? how much sulfur to use. Stop thinking about such nonsense. The exam's in two days, yet you haven't opened a book. what should I read? Figure it out yourself. I'll be up all night studying. Your imperial exams are tomorrow. You'd never admit it anyway. That's not why I came here. Whether I pass or fail, Then how do you plan to make a living in Sheng'an? By being your male favorite, of course. I'm not arguing with you. Are you free tonight? I'm hosting a dinner at my residence. I'd like you and Wei Shu to join me. I have plans tonight. Your Highness, I went to see Wei Shu. He said he had plans and couldn't come. (Moonlight Pavilion) The moon is bright tonight, Liu Wenji, don't say such ill-omened things. all four of us will enjoy full success! Yes. My mistake. He's always busy with who knows what. Only today did he introduce me to you all. It's just as well the moon isn't full. Liu Wenji. Feng Xianyu. Waxing and waning are just appearances. has never changed. Liu Wenji, that's for the best. If Wei Shu starts explaining, none of us can sleep tonight. Are you asleep, Yan Shang? I'm listening to you all talk. It feels so peaceful. Life is short. The moon was like this generations ago. And generations later, it will still look the same. But we'll all be dust by then. Yet tonight, we're here, sharing tea and admiring the moon. Isn't that wonderful? It's truly wonderful! Wenji was my only friend before. Now, in Sheng'an, I've met all of you. I'm truly lucky. I never had friends before either. whatever fate has in store for us, I hope we'll be friends for life. (Examination Hall) (Examination Hall) (Examination Hall) (Examination Hall) (Half a month later) You bet on all the wrong candidates? Let's see what rank you got. I'm an examinee. I shouldn't look at this. Besides, before the results are announced, not a single name on this list is set in stone. These rankings are based on the exam alone. No one's tampered with them yet. Now that the list is out, who knows how many hands it'll pass through? Everyone will want to rig the rankings. By the time the results are announced, who knows what the list will look like? (my luck with these bets) (is almost too good.) (1st: Wei Shu, 2nd: Li Wenqing, 3rd: Yan Shang) You're in a good mood. Has someone on this list caught your eye? (1st: Wei Shu, 2nd: Li Wenqing, 3rd: Yan Shang) I'd be unhappy if they had. It's more fun when they haven't. a promising young man. He's got some backbone, All he needs is this piece of paper. But you've already taken in so many men. They're all mediocre now. Not worth your attention. Go to the Imperial Academy and summon Feng Xianyu. Tell him... (3rd: Yan Shang) I'll make him the third place. (Grand Princess Luling's Residence) (1st: Wei Shu, 2nd: Li Wenqing, 3rd: Yan Shang) (3rd: Yan Shang) Please help me, Your Highness. (Writing and Ink) (After I'm gone...) (Cao Miaozhen, Feng Xianyu's wife) (our daughter...) (will have only you to rely on...) May you... take the top spot... I did it... I did it... I did it! I did it! (I did it!) It's only been half a day, and the names have changed several times. No matter how gifted you are, without powerful backing, you're just duckweed adrift. You drift through Sheng'an, you're gone. (1st: Wei Shu, 2nd: Li Wenqing, 3rd: Feng Xianyu) (3rd: Feng Xianyu) Wasn't the original third place... Yan Shang from Lingnan. What good is passing the exam? Wanyao can barely protect herself. How could she protect anyone else? One word from Grand Princess Luling, and his name was struck off. who am I to mock her? As long as Yu Cheng'an is around, I'm in no position to feel safe either. Your Highness, Mr. Yang is here. Why did the Crown Prince send you here? Am I only here because he sent me? for our own reasons? All right. What brings you here, then? Yan Shang is no longer the third place. struck his name off herself, and replaced it with Feng Xianyu. I hear he's her latest favorite. Thanks for telling me. Should I thank Yan Shang, then? He's given me an excuse to see you. Enough with the sarcasm. Since when did you get so sharp-tongued? Don't confront her head-on. I'm not a fool. isn't worth offending Grand Princess Luling. given my position, what could I do to her? (Calligraphy) Don't stop on my account. I just came to have a look. (Calligraphy) Back in Lingnan, I was so scared of bugs I couldn't sleep. I'd run out and find you writing in the courtyard. I was amazed back then. In such a remote village, someone could actually read and write. That was quite a feat. (Calligraphy) with news about the exam? Why would it be about the exam? The results come out tomorrow. At a time like this, if you rush over looking so hesitant, it can only be about that. Did I fail? my name must've been replaced. I didn't come to Sheng'an for the exam. Even as your adviser, I don't need to make the list. do you know why you failed? Your classmate Feng Xianyu went to Grand Princess Luling. One word from her, and he became the third place! I'm no match for her. So you had to fail! Don't be sad. You've done more than enough for me. I can walk around the courtyard with you Why would I be? from an exam failure like you? Your Highness, wait! Do I have to report my every move to you? or Grand Princess Luling's residence? are you going to see Yu Cheng'an? I'll go wherever I please. in Sheng'an, nothing comes for free. Everything has a price. I'm not worth the sacrifice. don't tell me what to do. You don't get to decide what's worth it. They wronged me, not you. All these years, I've backed down time and again. After Lingnan, I made up my mind. I refuse to live like this anymore! Listen carefully. You're mine now. We'll share both honor and disgrace. But if you have no rank or title, how can you help me? How will you survive in Sheng'an? Ten years of hard study, all for an empty dream. don't tell me you're content with this. ♪We weren't born for sacrifice. Love isn't meant for silent suffering♪ ♪Nor wed for the sake of any kingdom♪ ♪Cold as a blade, yet peerless as a bloom♪ ♪Who dares make me bow down in the dust?♪ ♪With sacrificed innocence and a soul snowbound♪ ... really have to be settled? ♪If the road is blocked, I'll fight my way through♪ ♪Cut down the crowd, strike down the proud gods♪ ... the story I told about the giant python when we first came here? ♪If I could meet my former self again♪ we're still waiting for the python to expose its throat. If we anger the Grand Princess, Yu Cheng'an will catch wind of it. It's not time yet. ♪Though this world is hard to cross, I'll lead you through♪ ♪I dare face the unknown, with my sword in hand♪ ♪*** wolves, tame tigers, breach the city gates♪ We'll find another way without alerting the python. There is indeed another way. ♪A tooth for a tooth♪ Whoever started it must end it. ♪A scar for a scar♪ ♪One song of *** follows another♪ Have you seen Feng Xianyu today? I've searched everywhere for him. You're too late. He's seeing someone off outside the south gate. He left a quarter of an hour ago. (Imperial Academy) (Mingde Gate) When you get home, take care of the old house and farmland. And find someone to raise Guiniang well. (Guiniang, Feng Xianyu's daughter) Give her a good life from now on. I'll send money home every month. Father! Father, don't go! I'll behave! Father, don't leave me! Shall we follow Mr. Feng? Go after the old servant. I'm Feng Xianyu's classmate. This must be his little girl. It's getting dark. Where are you going? Let me give you a ride. Thank you for your kindness, sir. It's too far. We are heading home (Feng family's old servant) to Luzhou. You were doing just fine. Why leave so suddenly? Who knows? my master taking the exams in Sheng'an. The family's savings His wife just passed away. And now his little girl is going home with an old man like me. Who knows how we'll get by? please wait. did you bring any money? Could you lend me some? What good will a few coins do? Oh... With an old man and a little girl Keep this money safe. Don't let anyone see it. When you get home, buy a few more acres. No, we can't accept this! we're strangers to you. You've misunderstood, sir. I'm Feng Xianyu's friend. go on, thank this gentleman. Thank you, sir. you have quite a few flowers in your hair. Can I have one? Why take a flower from a little girl? you should go home now. You're off to do something wicked, Best not to watch. It can't be worse than ***, can it? If you *** Feng Xianyu on the spot, I'll cheer you on. I can help cover it up, can't I? Anyway, we've done this before. (Silk Road Pavilion) (Cuiyun Tower) (Careful.) Move. It's not a den of tigers. (Take care!) Ma'am, please wait. Wh-what brings you here? Not me. My husband wanted to come. It was my own idea to come. Well... Are you going in with him? My husband wants to visit a brothel. So naturally, I'll keep an eye on him. (Cuiyun Tower) (Well, I've seen it all now!) Have you been here before? Wei Shu and I followed Feng Xianyu here. That Feng guy really is a scoundrel! (Bravo!) (Bravo!) (Bravo!) you're drunk I'll take my leave. Feng Xianyu, why the rush? I've come to congratulate you. You're joking, Yan Shang. What's there to celebrate? You've taken the third place. Isn't that worth celebrating? You're here to demand justice? You know better than I do. Justice and fairness lie in the hearts. say what you came to say. Stop pretending! If I said it here, your reputation would be ruined. (Bravo!) cut the act. You think my hands are dirty. But are yours clean? I rely on the powerful. But are you any more above reproach? I knew what was on the list. And so did you. Why else would you accuse me? You have Princess Danyang backing you. But who do I have? you must've gone to great lengths to get that place, right? I don't care at all. Once the results are posted tomorrow, you'll be nothing. I used to think we were friends. And you came here to say this? Did you ever consider me a friend? not everyone cares that much about making the list, more than friendship, their own flesh and blood. What have you done to her? Do you still care about her? If you have a problem, come at me! If you lay a finger on her, I'll haunt you to my *** day! Your daughter and the old servant are both safe for now. I've merely invited them to stay the night. after tonight, when the results are posted tomorrow, her safety will depend on what her father You monster! Some fool got in my way and nearly broke my foot! Princess Danyang is a little more mischievous than Grand Princess Luling. Forgive me, Feng Xianyu. the results won't be posted for ten hours. You still have time to give back what you stole. we'll call it even, and Guiniang will be safe. If I hadn't seen that girl leave myself, Do you think this is despicable? Not despicable. That's strategy. Especially against a shameless scoundrel like him, why should we play fair? But what if he doesn't care about his daughter's life and turns out to be a complete beast? Then I'll tell him I'll write down everything he's done and have it spread across Sheng'an. His disgrace will go down in history and be gossiped about for generations. A lifetime of failure or disgrace for generations, How devious. By fair means or foul, we can only do what we can. Whether we succeed or fail tomorrow Cuiyun Tower's really packed tonight. What are you doing here? it's been a while. Don't get chummy with me. You dare come to a place like this? You're here too, aren't you? you dare seduce the Princess while sneaking off to brothels behind her back? Have you no shame? Does coming here mean visiting courtesans? to visit courtesans too? I owe you no explanation! You've got a woman hanging on you right now. Still denying it? You're still flirting! You shameless scoundrel! Are you going to report me to the Princess? What's the point? You have already bewitched her. She'd only get upset! Then thanks for keeping my secret. (Next Episode Preview) (Third-Ranked Scholar, do you have a wife back home?) of my daughter, Princess Danyang? ♪Be the ferry where you wait for the sun♪ ♪Be the blue silk that catches your tears♪ ♪Be the sleeve we held, worn by dust and years♪ ♪Let's conspire to grow old together♪ ♪Let me be a captive beast bound by the same lock as you♪ ♪- Through trails of mud and blood; - let grief drown in your eyes♪ ♪Soar with the wind; plunge into hellfire as one♪ ♪Burning bright as a song♪ ♪See how roses and green bamboo enchant♪ ♪Be the vow I make with all my heart♪ ♪If we say forever, then forever it shall be♪ ♪Not a single hour less♪ ♪However deep the snow, I'll wait if you're there♪ ♪We'll be gods above, or wandering souls♪ ♪In heaven or the underworld, you're all I need♪ ♪If we can stay, let's return to the village of our first meeting♪ ♪- May time be free of fear; - boats rock♪ ♪- May time be free of pain; - lights fade, seasons turn♪ ♪You're the only one I need♪ ♪Sharp winds or fierce rain, nothing can break us♪ ♪Be mine in this world; be mine in this life♪ ♪My last untouched innocence♪ ♪If only we could return to the village where we first met♪ ♪Stay by me; help me forget the frozen dream of last night♪ ♪Fireflies glow, flowers kiss our lips; just us, through dawn and dusk♪ ♪- May time be free of fear; - boats rock♪ ♪- May time be free of pain; - lights fade, seasons turn♪ ♪You're the only one I need♪ ♪By your side, through joy and pain, is that eternity?♪ ♪Till fireworks flood the town♪ ♪Till the lake is still and clear♪ ♪You're the only one I need♪ (No animals were harmed or mistreated in production.)