| “ | Following the music on Cloud Avenue, Nikki and her friends found a teahouse where they heard a story about Zhu Yuxian... | ” |
Heavenly Melody[]
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- (On the street of the Cloud Empire, suddenly came a melody of zither.)
- Nikki: The sound is so beautiful! What kind of people is able to play such a pleasant melody!
- Momo: I guess she is certainly a beautiful young lady!
- Bobo: Maybe a handsome young guy! Ah! The melody seems to be coming from the second floor of the house over there. Let's go take a look.
- (Nikki's group followed the music, and found a 'Dancers Workshop'.)
- Musician: (Stops playing his instrument for a moment) What brings you here?
- Nikki: We heard the sound of your zither, and followed the music to you. What a melodious sound!
- Bobo: Yes, right. Last time in Cloud Capital, we happened to hear the performance of those Zhu musicians. And I have to say that your musical talents were as impressive as them!
- Musician: Uh? I didn't expect to meet anyone here. Actually this Dancers Workshop belongs to Zhu Palace. Also the piece I just played is also related to Zhu.
- Bobo: Ah! Zhu Yuxian's story, is also related to this beautiful melody...Could his story be a touching love story?
- Musician: Perhaps. After all, everyone in the Cloud Empire was aware that our Master fancies Ming...The story of The Cloud is also related to them.
- Musician: This story is, however, very long. Please listen along with the melody.
Wonderous Cloud Score[]
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- (New Calendar 671, at the southern border of Cloud Empire)
- (The House of Ming accepted the task and sent Ming Shuiyuan to the south to build Seamoon Pavilion.)
- (This grand banquet was held with famous traders and merchants, as well as government officials coming forth to praise the Zhu.)
- Official D: King Zhu, I brought you the frozen jasper I found in the Northern Sea. I'll be honored if you could accept it.
- Zhu Yuxian Yeah.
- Merchang A: King Zhu, this brocade gown made from the silk of ice silkworms, is a gift I specifically chose to offer to Ming.
- Ming Shuiyuan: ...
- Zhu Yuxian: (Ming has not uttered a word since the beginning of the banquet...)
- Zhu Yuxian: Hello, please keep it for Miss Ming.
- Old Qian: Ha ha ha, everyone prepares priceless treasures that never heard or seen before...
- Old Qian: Sorry, Zhu. I've only prepared one scroll. I doubt it will find favor in your eyes...
- (Old Qian carefully holds an old copy of music score.)
- (When seeing this broken book, merchants burst out laughing. While Zhu Yuxian stood up and took this book.)
- Zhu Yuxian: This is...Wonderous Cloud Score?
- Zhu Yuxian: How strange! I've been looking for this music score for some years now, and the only thing I've ever found were a few incomplete pages.
- Zhu Yuxian:Not just one volume, you want to give this whole music score to me? Let me guess... Is there anything you want from me?
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It's simply a coincidence.
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This treasure definitely belongs to the House of Zhu.
- Old Qian: I can find the music score only because of good luck. King Zhu, you are a master of dance music and true source of knowledge.
- Zhu Yuxian: Oh? Well, thank you for that.
- Old Qian: I'm merely a southern border merchant. But King Zhu, you rule over the Southern Cloud Empire. It is natural for me to offer the treasure I found to you.
- Zhu Yuxian: Old Qian, saying to much only causes distrust.
- Zhu Yuxian: (Lost in thought) This score... is truly marvelous. However, except this part there are two more out there. Would you like to help me find all of them?
Rumors Everywhere[]
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- (After the banquet, Zhu Yuxian seemed to be puzzled by the score. He studied ancient songs all day, or he went out with Old Qian seeking for the whereabouts of the rest scores.)
- (A moment passed. Everyone in the Zhu Palace realizes something unusual about Master and can't help to be worried.)
- (Half a month later. at the Seamoon Pavilion)
- Zhu Yuxian: Ming. long time no see.
- Ming Shuiyuan: ....You were just here a day ago.
- Zhu Yuxian: I take it that you still remember what time I came last time, right?
- Ming Shuiyuan: Last time... the day before last day. I just finished the initial design of the Seamoon Pavilion, then you came in.
- Zhu Yuxian: Hahaha! You're right! Your memory is phenomenal. After that day, I immediately headed to the Phoenix Cloud City for a treasure.
- Zhu Yuxian: Look at this, the Heavenly Bead of Dew Valley: even after an eternity in the cold, watery abyss, it gleams brighter than the most beautiful gem. A perfect match for your outfit—
- Ming Shuiyuan: Master Zhu, I came here to—
- Zhu Yuxian: —To design the Seamoon Pavilion. I cannot accept your gift. Ming, I completely understand what you are trying to say.
- Zhu Yuxian: Don't let me interrupt you. I don't have much to do today, and would love to stay here for a moment.
- Ming Shuiyuan: Do as you wish.
- (But it wasn't long before a servant came looking for Zhu, informing him of Old Qian's arrival. As soon as Zhu heard Old Qian's name. he immediately left.)
- (After Zhu Yuxian left)
- Maid A: And Old Qian is there again...Master is acting very strange recently! Qian is such a sly character! How could master Zhu consider him as a friend!
- Maid D: The news has now spread, and the most influential merchants in the Southern Border are also very disappointed with our Master...
- Maid D: Miss Ming, I felt the master would likely listen to you. Can you... Can you please remind him?
- Ming Shuiyuan: About what?
- Maid D: This...Yes. warn him not to act like Old Qian.
- Ming Shuiyuan: No need. We are not very close.
Trial-I[]
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Recall the Old Days[]
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- (One month later)
- (Zhu Yuxian is sitting under the veranda, stretching out his hands to stroke the strings and produce a series of polished sounds.)
- Zhu Yuxian: The tone of this zither is so beautiful. Such a scarce treasure... Old Qian really has a good eye.
- Ming Shuiyuan: The sound of this zither is just breathtaking.
- Zhu Yuxian: You are quite interesting. Everyone in the house is constantly advising me to stay away from Old Qian, except you. Is it because you know that I don't like him?
- Ming Shuiyuan: His affairs are none of my concern. If master Zhu is done here, please go back.
- Zhu Yuxian: Can't I just come to the Seamoon Pavilion for a visit?
- Ming Shuiyuan: ... Then, it's up to you.
- (Ming Shuiyuan started to focus on the design of the Seamoon Pavilion without paying any attention to him.)
- (Under the acacia trees with a cool breeze, a melody flowed from Zhu Yuxian's fingertips on the zither, beautiful and elegant, but it also has a sad feeling.)
- (An hour later)
- Zhu Yuxian: Ming, you've been busy for the greater part of the day. How about you come and listen to the zither and take a rest?
- Ming Shuiyuan: (Silent for a moment) You are an impressive player.
- Zhu Yuxian: My mother loves to play the zither. She even taught me how to play when I was young. It was unfortunate that she and father never saw me become a good musician.
- Zhu Yuxian: But I didn't expect you had an interest in zither, Ming...If I would have known before, I would have come to play zither for you instead of offering those gifts.
The Hidden Truth[]
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- (Nikki and Momo heard here and could not help but interrupt the musician.)
- Nikki: Sorry, I interrupted your story... We have many questions...
- Bobo: Yes, there are still so many questions that remain unanswered...
- Bobo: I thought it was master Zhu who carried a torch for Ming Shuiyuan. But according to your description, it seems that they two have a good relationship...
- Momo: Why does Old Qian approach to Zhu Palace? Is Wonderous Cloud Score the real treasure?
- Musician: At the time. Master Zhu was suppressing unrest along the Southern Border, endangering Qian's plans. He used the Wonderous Cloud score to approach Zhu, intent on killing him.
- Musician: Anyway, master Zhu, a man with strong leadership, certainly has a plan.
- Bobo: Well, let's not interrupt. Please, musician, go on with what you were saying!
- Momo: Wait a moment! I have one more question! At that time, Ming Shuiyuan had a good relationship with Zhu, right?
- Musician: I'm not going to give you an answer right now, but you will understand at the end of the story.
- Musician: Ming didn't a single word about Old Qian. Maybe she is indifferent to Zhu's affairs. Or maybe she read through Zhu Yuxian from the start, and knows he is not that type of person.
- Musician: Although Ming keeps herself to herself, she is a very intelligent women.
- Musician: How many people in this world can design a wonderful precious cabinet like the Seamoon Pavilion?
Twists and Turns[]
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- (This day, Zhu Yuxian came to the Seamoon Pavilion again.)
- (Usually, every time he comes to see Ming, he brings some sort of gifts. While he comes with nothing this time.)
- Zhu Yuxian: Shuiyuan! We found all three scores of Wondrous Cloud! I have hired musicians to study the score and in days they should be ready to perform.
- Zhu Yuxian: Take a break from those wooden and stone machines today. Why don't you come and enjoy the music with me?
- (Ming originally wanted to refuse, but seeing Zhu is so glad, which somewhat surprised her.)
- Ming Shuiyuan: Wonderous Cloud Score... is it so important to you?
- Zhu Yuxian: Wonderous Cloud Score is a collection of unique tunes in ancient times. Collecting the three scrolls of the tunes has always been my mother's most cherished desire.
- Zhu Yuxian: After taking over the master of my house, I constantly inquired about the music scrolls whereabouts.
- Ming Shuiyuan: ...
- Zhu Yuxian: If you don't speak. I will take it as a yes.
- (This was the first time for Ming Shuiyuan to put down the design of the Seamoon Pavilion, and accept Zhu's invitation.)
- (The melody rose in the Great Hall. The flute exceptionally graceful, the zither rising in spirals, the hint of a river, chivalry and tenderness, all was there to move the soul.)
- Zhu Yuxian: There's no such thing as fairy tunes. All musicians present will be awarded. As to Old Qian... I know you, and you don't deal in bad business.
- Zhu Yuxian: You realized my dream. I will grant you anything you wish.
- Old Qian: I'm not asking for much. Couldn't you do a favor for me and grant me the permission to pass through the maritime trade route?
- Zhu Yuxian: Oh? Only for that? Well, the rule that only Zhu's merchant ship can enter the maritime trade routes was settled by my father, and now it's time to make a change.
- (He finished his sentence. and the tea cup in Ming's hands quivered lightly. The rest of the people in the Palace were startled.)
- Ming Shuiyuan: Zhu is going to discuss important matters. My presence is inappropriate in such circumstances. I'll leave now.
- Zhu Yuxian: Ming, please wait a moment!
- (Zhu Yuxian never thought that Ming Shuiyuan would suddenly leave. He was about to go after her, but at this time, someone rushed in.)
- House Servant: Master! Here comes Xi Palace's Emissary!
- Zhu Yuxian: ...Xi Palace?
- House Servant: Not good, that emissary brought gifts and requested to see the master!
- Zhu Yuxian: Yeah, I am going to change into the official elegant Cloud Empire dress- make the emissary of Bai Family wait patiently.
Trial-II[]
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Customs of House of Bai[]
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- (Shortly after, Xi's emissary went into the hall with the leading of Zhu's butler.)
- (After a bow, the emissary presented a gift to Zhu Yuxian. Zhu tapped the gift box a few times, sizing up the emissary from Xi Palace.)
- Zhu Yuxian: Emissary, do you know what is in this gift box?
- Emissary: The gift in the chest was personally prepared by King Xi. No one knows what was in it.
- Butler: Master, look...
- Zhu Yuxian: Open it.
- Emissary: Zhu, Are you...going to check the gift?
- Zhu Yuxian: Since this gift was given to me, I can have the choice on how to deal with it.
- (Zhu's servant opens the gift chest and presents it Zhu Yuxian. The chest surprisingly only contains a few scraps of paper.)
- (Zhu Yuxian pinches a few pieces of paper up to his eyes to inspect them more closely, and soon discovers that these scraps of paper offered by Bai are actually a music score.)
- Emissary: (Stunned) This...This gift...how can it only be a few scraps of paper?
- Zhu Yuxian: No. This was originally a world famous tune. It is a shame that it was ripped apart.
- Emissary: The gift had been wrapped off, isn't it? I'll send a message to King Xi to make sure!
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Suit yourself
- Zhu Yuxian: No need for that. This is exactly what needs to be given to me.
- Zhu Yuxian: Well, please pass the word to him, I will do as he expects if he wants me to owe him.
- Zhu Yuxian: Take a good look at it, Emissary. This is no scrap piece of paper. This is the music score of an ancient tune from the previous dynasty. I'll happily accept Bai's good intentions.
- (On that day, Zhu sent people to whoop it up that Bai Palace sent him a rare treasure which is more precious than Wonderous Cloud Score.)
- Zhu Yuxian: (If this happens, do you think these black hands behind Old Qian would still kept calm?)
Sudden Change[]
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- Bobo: Coincidence? No... Doesn't it seem odd that on the day the Bai emissary arrived, the head of Zhu discovered all three music scores?
- Musician: Maybe master Zhu had planned this, or perhaps it was just coincidence. Who knows? Anyway, the news of Bai's gift spread quickly brought on all sorts of rumors.
- Musician: During that period, all the people in Zhu Palace were in panic and thought there was something serious going to happen...
- Musician: But the house master did not reveal any of his plans. Until that day, we were only able to guess bits and pieces of the master's plans.
- Musician: I remember the midnight on that day. In Zhu Palace, we were arrested by some people dressed like soldiers.
- Musician: We thought the local authorities were moving against our master. But actually they took us to a place you could never know...
- Momo: Stop keeping us guessing, and speak! Where did they take you?
- Musician: Seamoon Pavilion!
- Nikki: Ah! Actually...
- Bobo: How could it be the Seamoon Pavilion? Were you captured by...
- Musician: After arriving at Seamoon Pavilion, those soldiers removed their hats and revealed themselves to be Zhu Palace's guards.
- Musician: And the one who picked us up at the Seamoon Pavilion, is Ming Shuiyuan!
- Musician: Although the Seamoon Pavilion has yet to be completed, it has taken shape to be a shelter. The cooperation between Ming and Master is greatly beyond our expectations.
- Nikki: So that is how it went! Since you guys all left the Zhu Palace, Zhu can simply set a trap and catch all those people?
- Musician: You are right. Clever young lady.
Danger at the Pavilion[]
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- (New Calendar 671, the Zhu Palace)
- (Zhu Yuxian is sitting alone in the garden, playing the flute. Beautiful and sorrowful melodies are flowing out from his instrument.)
- (The garden is completely desert. Only the chilly breeze of early spring passing through disrupts the silence. A person suddenly walks in, and the sound of flutes abruptly ceases.)
- Zhu Yuxian: Old Qian? You are here. Thanks to you, I was able to collect the three scrolls of Wonderous Cloud Score.
- Zhu Yuxian: It is my mother's birthday today. Let's present this three scrolls of the music score to my mother together.
- Old Qian: Master Zhu is quite considerate as always. Isn't it strange that on such an important day, the Palace is completely empty?
- Zhu Yuxian: My mother prefers quiet, so I would accompany her here in the garden pavilion on her birthday each year, only two of us.
- Old Qian: You are truly a devoted son. But... Since all these three scores were found, it is better it is better you personally go to the underworld to give them to her!
- (Upon seeing Qian's gesture, a group of masked killers came out from the bush and rushed forward.)
- (But as they neared the pavilion, countless needles with paralytic poison pierced their bodies, rendering them immobile as a net was cast over them.)
- Old Qian: What...What are these...But don't celebrate too early. I already laid ambushes inside and outside of the Palace.
- (Grabbing his flute, Zhu Yuxian walks over to Qian.)
- Zhu Yuxian: Give it a try. See if they will give you a response.
- Old Qian: You... What did you do?!
- Zhu Yuxian: You know what, I have already escorted the Palace dwellers to out. This way I will be able to catch all of the fugitives.
- (Qian bowed his head, pleading for mercy, but then a poison-tipped arrow flew out from behind him, straight at Zhu Yuxian. By the time he saw it. it was already too late.)
- (At the moment, a little wooden turtle suddenly jumped out and snapped at the poisonous arrows, rolling and dropping to the ground.)
- (Behind the Pavilion came out a girl wearing green clothing, her face was as cold as frost. yet exuded a profound beauty that outshines goddesses.)
- Zhu Yuxian: ...Many thanks.
- Ming Shuiyuan: You should be more careful.
- (The turtle spat out the poisonous arrow, and returned by Ming Shuiyuan's side. Zhu's guards detained Qian's men into the garden.)
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The Forgotten Song[]
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- Zhu Yuxian: Take these people away. And remember, no matter what the method you use, find out what they know.
- (The assassins caught in the net were taken away, and Zhu Yuxian turned to Ming Shuiyuan.)
- Zhu Yuxian: I had no idea that you would come help me.
- Zhu Yuxian:Thanks to you. Without your help, I wouldn't be able to sweep them all...Ming, thank you.
- Ming Shuiyuan: ...Zhu Yuxian, I still have a question for you.
- Zhu Yuxian: Well? If you want to know something, feel free to ask.
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Mother's Birthday.
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Wonderous Cloud Score
- Ming Shuiyuan: Is it your mother's birthday today?
- Zhu Yuxian: ....No. But if I'm going to hide from Qian's spy, I have no other choice—
- Ming Shuiyuan: Collecting the three scrolls of the score is a wish of your mother?
- Zhu Yuxian: My mother very much yearns for the Wonderous Cloud Score...the Wonderous Cloud Score is a real rarity. Every tune of the score is touching—
- Ming Shuiyuan: I understand.
- Zhu Yuxian: ...Shuiyuan, please stay. Let's go to the pavilion of outskirts together on my mother's birthday...
- (Zhu Yuxian still wanted to explain himself, but Ming had already left.)
- (Zhu hesitated for a moment before going on a pursuit)
- (New calendar 680, Dancers Workshop)
- Bobo: I did not expect that these two masters to have such a story! But it seems that master Zhu is only oepn to Ming...
- Nikki: Ming is awesome. She already had expert technical skills when at the age of fifteen.
- Musician: Yes, Old Qian is quite cunning. Our master could never catch them so easily without Ming's help.
- Musician: Also...During the period that Ming resided with the Zhu, I found the change of the master.
- Musician: People all know the changing character of master Zhu. His arrogance and talent... His ability to love, but also to hate...but perhaps what he only wants is sincerity.
Acacia Moon[]
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- Nikki: And afterwards?
- Musician: And then? Then, the master tried hard to eliminate the remaining rebels of the southern border. And the Wonderous Cloud Score was also lost...
- Bobo: We are not interested in this! How were Ming and Zhu afterwards?
- Bobo: I thought something must have happened between them. They are different now...
- Musician: Pfff, so this is what you care about. But I'm sorry that I'm not familiar with this story. Maybe after a few years I can tell you about it.
- Momo: So, why would Ming suddenly appear in the garden and help master Zhu? Could you please at least explain this to us?
- Musician: About this issue, in principle, the master doesn't allow us to talk about it.......
- Bobo: Are you speaking in this manner in order to torture us? Speak up!
- Musician: As a matter of fact, could it be because of...the Acacia trees outside of the Seamoon Pavilion?
- Bobo: Acacia? That is a plant, isn't it? What about it?
- Musician: Outside the Seamoon Pavilion, there used to be two common Acacia trees. When building the Seamoon Pavilion, somehow Lady Ming retained the two trees...
- Nikki: Could it be possible that Ming likes this sort of plant?
- Musician: I don't know. Anyway, master Zhu immediately ordered the servants to move the Acacia trees by Ming's window, so they would constantly be in her sight after this.
- Musician: He is still exhorting us to hide the truth from Ming.
- Bobo: Why? Master Zhu often presents Ming with all kinds of gifts? Why does this need to be a secret?
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Red bean is no treasure.
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All the gifts were returned.
- Musician: As for the concrete reasons, I'm also incapable of explaining. Perhaps because the tree is everywhere at the Southern Border... and master Zhu does not perceive them as a rarity?
- Musician: The gifts that master Zhu offered to Ming were all returned to him untouched. I guess master keeps it a secret to Ming because he fears displeasing her.
- Musician: Although the family master made us to conceal this matter from the lady Ming, but she was smart enough to figure it out quick enough...
- Musician: It is very strange. The treasures master has sent her have left her unmoved. The Acacia trees, on the other hand, seem to interest her very much.
- Musician: After this, Ming would hang out with our master in the pavilion of outskirts sometimes.
- Musician: I have been thinking, the reason behind Ming's offer could very well be because she sees sincerity in master Zhu?
- Musician: Oh no! No! What have I done? If master overheard what I said, I'll surely regret it.
- Musician: I ask you all not take these words seriously...Let me play a few more songs to lighten up the mood?
- Nikki: Good!
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 Orlando | |
 Reid | |
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 Yue Qianshuang | |
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 Zhong Lizi | |
 Zhu Yuxian | Phoenix Flute |