《長安的荔枝 The Litchi Road》EP02：李善德貸款買房成房奴，與女兒分別前往嶺南｜雷佳音 岳雲鵬｜古裝 傳奇 劇情｜KUKAN Drama
[The Litchi Road] [Osmanthus tree in the old house, one]
This house is small, but it’s comfortable in details. It’s designed
with south-north cross-breezes. The location is perfect. And there’s also a ditch next to here. It’s quite convenient for drinking and household use. [Jingniang] It was repaired so quickly. [Li Xiu turned one month old] Look. This is the screen we chose. This study is quite spacious. In the future,
we can put a guqin table here, where you can play the guqin. We just passed by the Yong’an Ditch. It’ll be very convenient
to do the laundry there. In summer, we can also fetch water to bathe Xiu. Look at the threshold. It’s removable. It will be easy for Xiu
to learn to walk when she grows up. Yes. Dear. Do you think this smells familiar? I feel like I’ve smelled it somewhere. Here, smell. It’s from Xiu. She’s fragrant. So fragrant. The osmanthus’s
“branch-plucking” symbolism means receiving support
from influential patrons. Great. Actually, in my heart, you are like the osmanthus tree, which is straightforward deep within. With the auspicious and happy meaning of osmanthus, I hope our family of three could be safe and untroubled, living our lives as ordinary people. That’s right. It matters more than anything for the three of us to be together without mishap. In the future, when Xiu grows up, let’s go hiking in the suburbs in the spring, cool ourselves in the summer streams, appreciate the autumn moon
under the tree in our yard, and have night talks by fire in winter. [In memory of my late wife,
Zheng Jinniang from Xingyang] [Episode 2] [Court of the National Granaries] What are you doing? Qilang. Run, Qilang! Qilang, run! Kneel! Don’t arrest Qilang! Kneel! Let go of Gou! Don’t arrest Qilang! Let go of Gou! Let him go! Mr. Lu. I’ll take the punishment myself. Mr. Lu. Please let Gou go. He’s still young! Qilang! This is how things are now. You can only die as an atonement! Yesterday, I got a bronze vessel from the envoy of the Right Chancellor. Mr. Lu, please check it. Mr. Lu. It’s a pity that the man is dead. There is only physical evidence. There’s no solid evidence to prove their collusion. Mr. Lu, have you blocked the news? Certainly. Then that’s easy. It still allows for some flexibility. Yesterday, I overheard
the envoy of the Right Chancellor wanted to send the Military Fish Tally
to Lingnan personally. Now he’s dead. I can disguise
as the envoy of the Right Chancellor and get close to He Youguang. If by any chance I get some evidence, I can overthrow the Right Chancellor and solve problems
for the Left Chancellor. If I lose, the Left Chancellor won’t be involved because I’m not an official. Mr. Lu, please allow me to do it. I wish to redeem myself
through contributions. Pan Bao once saw the envoy of the Right Chancellor. If he returns to Lingnan, what should you do? Before I go, I’ll get rid of him first. Pan Bao came to the capital to present
several precious tree species as a tribute to His Majesty. Today, he’ll be in the Leyou Garden. I’m Pan Bao. On the orders
of the Inspector of Gaozhou, I’m here to offer precious trees. But the Leyou Garden is a royal garden. How will you get in? Mr. Lu, please rest assured. You can just give me a waist token
of the Office of Imperial Parks. I will arrange the rest. What are you guys doing here? We are Mr. Li’s colleagues from the Office of Imperial Parks. He said there were some exotic trees from Lingnan, and he couldn’t keep up with the work. So he asked us to help. Which Mr. Li? Li Shande. The one with a giant head and zero guts. He often murmurs to flowers and plants, like, “Oh, peony,
you’re more vivid than a girl.” That’s him. If I fail again, I’m willing to kill myself for this. Mr. Lu, please allow me. I’ll trust you one more time. This is the place
where Pan Bao will pass. The moment he arrives later, you’ll find a chance to attack. Us? Of course, it’s you. I have to get his attention. Later when you do it, be quick and quiet. Be sure to make it look
like an accident. Are you clear? Aye. Mr. Li. What brings you here? Some from the Office of Imperial Parks are already here, aren’t they? The Office of Imperial Parks? Wait, I have something else. Is the attendant named Yu Cheng’en inside? Yes. Mr. Yu is in the greenhouse. Thank you. Mr. Yu. I’m Li Shande
from the Office of Imperial Parks. Greetings, Mr. Yu. [Imperial Attendant, Yu Cheng’en]
The Office of Imperial Parks? Are you also here
to help plant trees? Yes. Then tell me what kind of tree this is. I… This is a special tree,
the Black Bone Tea from Lingnan. It’s also called ebony. It’s a perfect potted plant. When planting it, it’s suitable to make it
extremely wet or dry. That’s good. This is a tribute to His Majesty by the Inspector of Gaozhou. When transplanting it, according to the regulations, there has to be someone from the palace. That’s why I made an appointment with an envoy from Lingnan today. If you’re acquainted with these trees, it couldn’t be better. Yes. Mr. Yu. Actually, I came here today to inquire you about something. I heard that days ago, you took an order from His Majesty, which said that His Majesty wants fresh litchis. Why do you ask this? Since I’m from the Office
of Imperial Parks, I take care of fruits, too. Actually, I took over the errand of the litchis. I’d like to know better
about the whole matter, so I’ll be able to do it properly. So you’re the unlucky Litchi Envoy. In fact, the matter is not complicated. It’s just that His Majesty
wants fresh litchis, and thus he ordered a Litchi Envoy to buy some. That’s all. Does His Majesty really want to eat fresh litchis, instead of simmered litchis with honey? There are enough simmered litchis
in the palace. There’s no need to send you,
a Litchi Envoy to buy more. But… But fresh litchis can’t last more than three days before they get rotten. Did no one remind His Majesty? Words from His Majesty
are divine law. We can only obey what His Majesty says as subordinates. As for reminding His Majesty, do you think you are wiser than His Majesty? I dare not. If His Majesty wants fresh litchis, just give him fresh litchis. As for whether they can be delivered, it’s a matter you should deal with. But they can’t be delivered indeed. This is tougher
than Xuanzang’s journey to India for Buddhist scriptures! If you can’t deliver the litchis, you can only atone with your death. I’m not being sarcastic here. I’m just talking about facts. If you die, this errand will be over naturally. So goes the way of the world. Pan Bao. Do I know you? I actually know you. Not only do I know you, I also know the Right Chancellor. Something happened to the man you met yesterday. You don’t believe me? Do you know this? The Right Chancellor was very angry. He felt he was set up. What does the fire have to do with you? I… How could I possibly set a fire? Let’s continue somewhere else. What happened? Come on! Wake up! Wake up! Wake up! Someone! Someone! How did he go down again? I actually pulled him up just now. You are already about to die. Why bother saving someone else? Liangyuan. [Zimei, Han Shisi] Shisi. Zimei. Here. Liangyuan. There’s something you don’t know. This time, the Ministry of Personnel appointed Zimei
as Hexi’s County Lieutenant. But he begged off the position. And thus he became the Registrar
of the Right Commandant’s Office. It’s an idle position, but at least he’s an official
in the capital. His Majesty is fond of literature. As long as Zimei stays in Chang’an, there will always be a chance
to stand out. It was not my wish
to be the Registrar. It’s for a few dan of rice as salary. Otherwise, my family will starve. In history, Master Five Willows
wouldn’t bow for petty gains. My aspiration is far below that. Come on, no more disheartening words. You were once on advisory duty
at Jixian Institute. It’s not like us dull officials. Liangyuan. What’s up? There is such a ridiculous thing. Lingnan is far away,
and litchis are perishable. No one can do anything
about these facts. Did no one… remind His Majesty? Words from His Majesty
are divine law. No one could doubt what His Majesty decides. Those offices would rather push down instead of persuading His Majesty out of it. His Majesty is a rare wise ruler. It’s a pity that it’s hard for someone wise enough
to accept admonitions and someone eloquent enough
to admit his faults. His Majesty’s edict cannot be canceled. Then it’s best to find a scapegoat who takes this errand. Only when he fails and gets killed can others return to peace. Liangyuan, have you played the game
of passing a flower to the drum beat? You are the one holding the flower when the drum beat stops. Shisi. If what you say is true, isn’t there no way
to solve Liangyuan’s problem? I just borrowed 150 guan of Righteousness Loan from Pingkang Ward. It doesn’t matter if I die. I’m afraid of my Xiu being sold into slavery. My kid has been living in rented houses with me
since she was little. Finally, she has been through all the hardship, but she might fall again before catching the silver lining. I know this all too well. My family is far away in Fengxian. They are also suffering
from hunger and sorrow. I’m so worried. But if I leave Chang’an… Zimei, don’t make it worse. Liangyuan. Have you seen the time limit on the imperial edict? Before the first day of the sixth month. Haven’t you understood its meaning? The Noble Consort. The first day of the sixth month is the birthday of Her Highness. So the fresh litchis are a birthday gift to Her Highness from His Majesty. If the purchase of fresh litchis is for Her Highness’s birthday, I’m afraid it’s more urgent than His Majesty’s own matters. With great responsibility behind, who dares to obstruct it? What about after the first day
of the sixth month? Settle your child. Find someone you trust to adopt her. Another piece of tofu. Here. Let’s eat. Father, you made such a feast. Yes. Let’s celebrate today. There are two happy things I’d like to tell you. What are they? Watch your legs. Behave like a girl, will you? The first happy thing is that I bought back our old house. In the future, you don’t have to go everywhere with me, living in rented houses. For real? Sure. Father. So when are we going to move back? Not yet. Because there is another happy thing. This time, I saved the peonies. I made a great contribution and was appreciated by His Majesty. He entrusted me with an important task. His Majesty would give me a more important errand. But I’ll have to go far away. Are you the only one
who can run this errand? Right. Among so many officials
in the Office of Imperial Parks, I’m the only one who can do it. Father, then can you take me with you? I need to concentrate on my work, so I can go and return early, right? Xiu, you might have to stay
in your uncle’s house for some time. As soon as I come back, we’ll move right away. But you often fail what you promise me. This time, I will never break my word. Here. The money is for you. I can’t say it will improve
much of your life, but it will cover your basics
for a while. I’ve restored your commoner status. From now on, you are free. Take it. Take the money and go. No! Although I’m a servant, I was fortunate enough
to be by your side since I was a child. Even when you were chased out of the Zheng clan, with all servants scattered, I had never thought of leaving you. Today, please don’t dismiss me either. The situation has changed, Gou. It will be a hazardous journey to Lingnan. You’ll just lose your life following me there. I came from a humble background and was unlettered. But I know I should be grateful! You gave me this name which means I should be loyal and righteous despise the humble origin. Over the years, you have always treated me
like your family. Without you, I won’t have any family nor a home. In my lifetime, I am willing to follow you to the death. I will be by your side and guard you. I’ll pledge with blood! You know nothing! Pledge with blood? You’re still a little kid! It’s hard for you to survive. Get lost! I’m not afraid of death. Qilang! Don’t chase me away! Don’t chase me away! [In memory of my late mother Zhang
and my late father Zheng Fengzhen] Do you think I can still go back to the Zheng family? [In memory of my late mother Zhang
and my late father Zheng Fengzhen] [Adoption Deed] I will leave our house to you even with my life. In the future, even if I’m not by your side, you can have a place to live. ♪The moonlight flowed quietly♪ ♪A branch moored
in the hometown of the past♪ ♪The clouds rolled up my sleeves♪ ♪I smelled the fragrance of osmanthus
in the breeze tonight♪ ♪Listen to the drizzle of the mountains,
a long way ahead♪ ♪When can I catch
the scent of old times again♪ ♪The shadow in the wind♪ ♪Rushes back and forth
at the bridge of fate♪ [Give up for adoption] ♪Let me recall the deep feelings again♪ I have a little daughter named Xiu. ♪Green thrives
while vitality of us fades♪ She’s intelligent, kind
and pure-hearted. I love her very much. ♪Carved into vicissitudes♪ Now I entrust my beloved daughter to my brother-in-law, Zheng Ping’an. All the properties, foundations
and treasures left by me, Li Shande, will be owned by Xiu. May heaven and earth bless her. Let her grow up safe and sound. May wealth and good fortune
follow her all her days. Adoption Deed Signatory, Li Shande. ♪Unharmed by seasons’ change♪ ♪Stay safe and sound♪ Gou, you are here. Madam Wang, morning. Morning. You are here. Gou. Sir. Qilang asked to keep it in your place
for the time being. I was planning to come to him. I have to take a long trip. Xiu might need to stay at her uncle’s house
for a while. Qilang is also going on a long trip. I don’t know when he’ll be back. Goodbye. Gou… Wait. Where is he going? When will he be back? I have no idea. I’ll take my leave. Gou! Gou, come back. Sir. If Ping’an comes back first, do let him pick up Xiu at the embroidery workshop. Got it. Don’t forget it. Okay. Don’t forget it! Alright! Father, don’t forget to pick me up. I won’t. Sir. Mr. Li. Congratulations. Good fortune continues. Look at you. You became the Litchi Envoy right after buying a house. You are so well-informed. Madame Shiqi heard that you’re leaving and asked me to come over to keep up with our business. Please figure out how you can lose fewer merits and collect more blessings. I am the Litchi Envoy
appointed by His Majesty, carrying a royal errand. I’m about to go to the south and won’t return until the sixth month. When I come back by then, I’ll pay the money back. I see what you mean. In other words, the merits and blessings have not yet come,
but they will surely come, right? That’s what I mean. But the first day of the sixth month was said by His Majesty, instead of me. I understand. I didn’t say that. I’m clear. It seems Madame Shiqi can only keep the blessings with the property deed. Alright. Please give me your property deed. I can’t give it to you. I’ll definitely return my debt in the sixth month. Madame Shiqi sent me here to tell you this today. Your daughter is studying here. You’d better collect more blessings and good connections. You are a servant. Mind your words! I’m telling you. If you dare lay your finger on my daughter, I’ll let you suffer! For the money, I’ll go to Pingkang Ward and pay you back. But if you block me here, you are preventing me from doing the errand by His Majesty! You’ll get killed! Killed! Your whole clan will be slaughtered! The whole clan, understand? We’d better leave this place. Are you going to stay here? Are you going to stay? Let’s go. Aye. Aye. Aye. Mr. Liu. No more noodles. Why are you here? Aye. I’d like to… Get to the point. I’m busy here. I’d like to apply for some money advance from you. What money? Your pay for the last month has long been sent. It’s not the pay. Well, I’m the Litchi Envoy. The overhead will be significant all the way to Lingnan. The money should be disbursed
from the common coffers. Why don’t you come to the one who sent you the order? Go. Don’t get in the way of my work. Mr. Liu. You asked me to take this errand. You can’t leave it alone. Nonsense! You signed it yourself. I didn’t force you to do that. You knew well I have a little daughter and I just borrowed money
to buy a house. But you are so ruthless. You’ve got to leave me a way. Even for human nature, you must give me a chance. You are even talking more nonsense. His Majesty appointed you
as the Litchi Envoy, so you should just do it. But why are you making a scene here? As the Litchi Envoy,
I have to deliver Litchis! I need funding
from the Office of Imperial Parks. Will you give me or not? The Office of Imperial Parks
is in charge of the imperial gardens. Why are you begging me now? So you take the royal errand
as begging? I… I didn’t! I mean… this expense has nothing to do with our office. You know clearly that the litchis can’t be delivered. I’ll be killed either way. Do you want me to die alone or you want to die all together? No… What do you mean…? That’s nonsense. The Litchis can’t be delivered because the Office of Imperial Parks
obstructs it on purpose! It’s you who takes revenge for a personal grudge! It’s all of you who don’t recognize me
as the Litchi Envoy! You feel nothing
about His Majesty’s affection. You hold a grudge
against the Noble Consort! That’s slander! You deliberately avoid Her Highness from having Litchis! What a slander! Slander? You… You! Last year, you stole 20 koi carps from Xingqing Palace, and replaced them with crucian carps, didn’t you? I… I didn’t! You! You let the nobles in the capital hunt in the royal woods
without permission, so you could get benefits, didn’t you? Am I wrong? You wronged me! You wronged me! Don’t go! And you. You sold five pots of orchids from Xingqing Palace last year for your own benefit, and in the end, they all withered. Did you do that? You… All of you did every filthy deed to benefit yourselves, and now you’re telling me
you don’t have money? You are bullying an honest man like me. I’m telling you, desperate times call for desperate measures! Today I’m giving it all out. You don’t give me money? Listen up, in the future, every “no” I hear from you means you’re hindering the Litchi Envoy
from official business! All of you’ll have to die! Die with me! Human nature. That’s human nature! Human nature. Shut up! Human nature. Listen up! Before the first day of the sixth month, all of you have to listen to me! I am the Litchi Envoy
appointed by His Majesty! All the money due on the first day of the sixth month is here. After the first day of the sixth month when I deliver the litchis
back to Chang’an, I’ll pay you the rest of the money. In the first half of my life, I fell for a man’s empty promise
of marriage. My savings for half of my life
were swept away. Later, I cut off all ties to love and devoted myself to making a comeback. But by then,
I was already past my prime, with little charm left. All I could do was help my patrons with their loans, saving up for my retirement. And yet, foolishly, I trusted another man. He said he wanted to deliver fresh litchis
back to Chang’an. Why is my life so wretched? If anyone’s to die, it’ll surely be me. What’s with the whining? What should I do if you die? You men like to cheat me. Mr. Zheng used to indulge himself in pleasures every day in Pingkang Ward. Since being your guarantor, I haven’t seen him at all. If the debt ends up sour, I’ll just lose my livelihood. But your daughter will become a slave. I’m telling you. On the first day of the sixth month, whether I’m dead or alive, I’ll pay back all the money. But before that day, if you dare to lay your finger on her, I won’t let you off even if I die… Why are you being so fierce? Now you’ve already bought the house and taken the deed. I’m the insecure one now. Then you can only believe in me now. Keep my daughter well and I’ll let you live. You can only trust me. Listen up, all of you. Kids, you should remind her. All right. The Chief of the Alley is watching. Father. Don’t forget our deal. When the osmanthus blossoms, you must come back. I won’t forget. All right. I embroidered this. Father, bring this with you, so it feels like I’m by your side. Alright. I will go and come back early. Be obedient. Xiu. Come on. Osmanthus only blossoms
in the eighth month. But as I remember,
the birthday of Her Highness should be in the sixth month. Why did you lie to Xiu that you won’t be back until autumn? I don’t know
if I can survive this journey. I don’t want her to lose hope so early. Actually, the osmanthus tree
in my old house withered long ago. It’s a tough journey to Lingnan. Liangyuan. Take care. We’ve been confidants all this time. Now, I bid you farewell. And I don’t know if we’ll ever meet again. Aye. Far in the past, that day we left home. We’ve outgrown the gibes
of fellow recruits. Not that loved ones are forgotten,
our flesh and blood, but a man never knows when he must die. We race our horses,
slipping the bit from their mouths, green reins slack in our hands. Galloping down ten-thousand-yard slopes, hunched in the saddle, we practice
how to seize the enemy flags. Not that loved ones are forgotten,
our flesh and blood, but a man never knows when he must die. Since there is no turning back, why not just move forward and fight to the death? [Shangzhou, Chang’an] Even a good horse died from exhaustion. Gosh. How to deliver the litchis? How? [Gaozhou] [The Litchi Road] [Imperial Edict of Dispatch
of the Litchi Envoy] [on the 3rd Day of the 2nd Month,
the 13th Year of Tianbao] Li Shande. Ping’an? My name is Ma Guiyun. Ma what? Who is Ma Guiyun? It’s me. Aren’t you Zheng Ping’an? I’m Ma Guiyun! You’ve got a matrilocal marriage? ♪The beauty-loving ruler
longed for a divine lady♪ ♪Yet through his reign,
none stirred his soul’s desires♪ ♪A maiden of the Yangs
now ripes in grace♪ ♪Raised in seclusion,
unseen by any face♪ ♪Endowed with heaven-sent beauty,
she is bound to be known♪ ♪Finally chosen to be
where the ruler goes♪ ♪A glance, a smile,
and all charms awake♪ ♪The glow of all ladies in the harem
fades in her wake♪ ♪In the spring chill, she was granted
a bath in the Huaqing Hot Spring♪ ♪Thermal waves
embraced her moonlit skin♪ ♪Arms held by her attendants,
delicate and weak♪ ♪This marked the dawn
of royal favor’s peak♪ ♪Cloud-like hair, floral visage
with a golden step-shaking hairpin♪ ♪Lotus-curtains drank
their shared breath♪ ♪Dawn always came too soon,
shearing the night too short♪ ♪Thus indulged in joy, the ruler
no longer joined the morning court♪ ♪Entertain the ruler and attend events
without a moment to spare♪ ♪Spring outings and night-long stays
all through the year♪ ♪Despite thousands
of beauties in the harem♪ ♪All the ruler’s favor rests on her♪